China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 786 I went to discuss the script with other directors

There is so much gossip in the entertainment industry that you can never finish eating it all every day.

In March, another big piece of news broke out.

Because of the uneven distribution of the profits from "The Flowers of War", Zhang Weiping and Zhang Guoshi are going to court.

First, Zhang Guoshi asked for a share of the director's remuneration, and not just for "The Flowers of War", but also for the six films he shot for Zhang Weiping in which he added new scenes.

The public was shocked and shocked. It turned out that although Zhang Guoshi directed so many films, Zhang Weiping never paid him any salary.

That’s Master Zhang.

How can I do it for nothing?

Then shouldn’t the landlords’ money be returned and the people’s money be divided 30% to 70%?

It turns out that Master Zhang couldn't even make it to the common people class.

Public opinion was in an uproar, and Zhang Weiping certainly could not admit it. Instead, he produced evidence of payment.

Starting from 2010, he arranged for his wife to transfer 12 million yuan to Zhang Guoshi in 1100 installments within two years. This was the remuneration for five movies, which lasted for 5 years. It meant that Zhang Guoshi earned 10 million yuan in remuneration every year.

It seems that I can't even catch up with those who are filming TV series.

However, Zhang Weiping also had something to say, saying that this is how the contract is written and it doesn’t matter who comes.

Moreover, the next step was to report that Master Zhang had exceeded the birth limit!
The two of them finally broke up.

The former sweet girl eventually became Mrs. Niu.

Back then, in order to maximize profits, Zhang Weiping used the sex scene between Ni Ni and Christian Bale as a publicity gimmick and hyped it up crazily. At that time, netizens and the media accused Master Zhang, saying that he was becoming more and more vulgar.

It has to be said that the eyes of the masses are sharp.

But the key point is that if you have already succumbed to vulgarity and still haven't made any money, it's a sad story.

"I feel sorry for Director Zhang. When I was in school, I dreamed that one day Director Zhang would invite me to act in a movie."

Seeing the public opinion storm on the Internet in the past two days, Liu Yifei felt a little sad.

Everything was fine, why did it suddenly burst into thunder?

"Oh, you have this dream. Why have I never heard you talk about it before?"

Sun Yi did not feel as emotional as Liu Yifei, because he knew that this would inevitably happen, and even if he didn't know, he would not be surprised.

From the beginning of the preparation period for the film "The Flowers of War", he knew that the film was destined not to have a good outcome.

The costs are too high and the risks too great to be acceptable.

Yes, the Chinese film market has developed very well in the past two years, and the box office index has been rising steadily, but that is not a reason for you to be so unscrupulous.

An investment of 4 million yuan would require at least 12 billion yuan to barely break even.

Sun Yi now doesn’t even dare to say that the box office of a movie he makes will definitely exceed 10 billion yuan.

The risk of investing in movies increases exponentially as costs rise.

And another point is that now is no longer the time when high box office can be achieved simply by targeting celebrities.

It is true that celebrities have their own base, such as Liu Yifei now. No matter what the movie is, even if it is a total flop, with her previous popularity and fan base, it is certain that she will get a box office of 3 million yuan.

But to say it can be higher is pure dreaming.

With this number, she is already among the top in the entire Chinese entertainment circle. When she was originally empty, she only had a little over 100 million.

However, domestic audiences may not necessarily buy into Master Zhang's portrayal of Bale.

If the movie makes money, it's fine, then we are good brothers working together. If it loses money, then it depends on whether you or I will be punished.

Liu Yifei sat cross-legged on the sofa, holding a large fruit plate in her hands. She picked up a grape with two slender fingers and gently put it into her mouth. Then she tilted her head and lost herself in memories.

"Well, at that time, well, which actress doesn't want to be in Director Zhang's movie? My mother told me at that time that if I could get to know Director Zhang, even if I played a supporting role in his movie, it would be very beneficial to my acting career, but I didn't have the opportunity."

Aunt Liu?
Oh, that should be when Liu Yifei was still studying at the Beijing Film Academy and came out to film a TV series.

During those years, Director Zhang was very popular in the film industry.

It is normal for Liu's mother to have this idea. After all, which actor in TV dramas doesn't want to break into the film industry?

Sun Yi was lying on the other side of the sofa, watching Liu Yifei's cheeks puff up and down, eating grapes while talking, which was very cute. He wanted to tease her and said jokingly:

"Hearing what you said, I feel a little sorry. I heard that the heroine of "The Flowers of War", Ni Ni, has been discussing the script with Director Zhang in the hotel for two days!"

When Liu Yifei heard what Sun Yi said, she didn't understand. She reacted for a while, then she glared, stretched out her long leg with an angry look on her face, and hit Sun Yi hard.

The white and tender little feet kicked Sun Yi right on the stomach.

"Fuck you, I, if I want, I can still take your turn!"

"Look, you're just overthinking it. Your thinking is slipping. It's normal for an actor to discuss the script with a director. It's part of the job."

Sun Yi spoke flowery words, but he agreed in his heart.

You know what, what my wife said really makes a lot of sense.

With her beauty that could bring disaster to the country and her figure that could cause crime, if she wanted, Sun Yi would have no chance.

Liu Yifei laughed out of anger, not caring about eating grapes. She squinted her eyes and said to Sun Yi nonchalantly, "Let's talk about the script, right? That's great. Director Guo told me a few days ago that the company still has a lot of scripts for invitations, all of which invite the heroine to play the leading role. I will pick one tomorrow and have a good chat with the director about the script."

How can this be possible?
I disagree!

Hearing this, Sun Yi was stunned. He didn't expect that the girl actually gave him a "bounce", and her hit was so accurate.

It hit him right where he was.

"No, if you want to discuss the script, you can only discuss it with Director Sun, no one else."

"Of course."

Liu Yifei looked triumphant. She happily picked up another grape and put it in her mouth. She started eating it in big mouthfuls, smacking her lips deliberately.

Humph, I don’t believe that you can give up your wife.

"Wrong, wrong, I admit my punishment, I admit my punishment!"

How could Sun Yi be willing to leave his own wife behind? He admitted his mistake in a very vain manner, and even pulled Liu Yifei's fair little feet over with a flattering look, put the silkworm-like toes in the palm of his hand, and gently massaged them.

hum~
Liu Yifei hummed with satisfaction, stretched out her other foot, and enjoyed her husband's massage with peace of mind.

"Sissi, have you washed your feet?"

"I, I'll kick you to death~~"

"Ah, ah, no more fussing, no more fussing, let's get down to business, get down to business."

"The contract for Edge of Tomorrow has been signed, but this movie is a mecha movie. I counted and found that there are 30 real mechas needed in the movie, including 10 elite mechas for you and Tom Cruise. For the effect of the movie, I am going to customize them. Although they cannot achieve the effect of real mechas, at least they can be moved when worn. I specifically learned that it will take at least 2 months to make these mechas, plus the preparatory work for the movie. In other words, the movie can only start shooting in May or June. During this period, I have to take care of the Beijing International Film. What plans do you have during this period?"

As soon as Sun Yi returned to China, he handed over the mecha model designed in "Edge of Tomorrow" to a professional company for trial production.

When he discussed this movie with Warner last year, he thought the cooperation was a sure thing, so he started doing some paper work in advance, including some storyboards for the movie and the most important mecha model.

After trial production by a professional company, he got the reply that it would take at least two months to make 40 sets in total. The mecha in the original movie is rough and rugged, more like a mechanical exoskeleton than a mecha.

In short, it’s a bit low.

There is nothing wrong with an ordinary squad of soldiers wearing this kind of large-scale industrial style, but as the protagonist, especially the elite warrior squad led by Liu Yifei in the movie, although they don’t have many roles, they have to make it look a bit high-end.

Sun Yi referred to the Master Chief's mecha and combined it with the exoskeleton in the original work to redesign it. Although it is not a full-body mecha with a high-tech feel, it at least provides basic full protection.

Otherwise, how to highlight the status of the protagonist.

At least, you have to look handsome~
Sun Yi asked Liu Yifei what her recent plans were, which was to make reasonable arrangements this year and try to get the good thing done by the end of the year and quickly add this girl to the Sun family's genealogy.

This would save her from having to discuss the script with other people.

In fact, he could completely learn about Liu Yifei's work plan through the company, and he believed that no one would hide it from him as the big boss.

But he also has his own ideas. First, he is too busy and is no longer allowed to arrange Liu Yifei's daily work in person. Second, and this is the most crucial point, even if she is his own wife, the closest person to him, he should respect her and not interfere in everything. Husband and wife should still leave each other a certain amount of space and freedom.

Of course, it’s not okay to discuss the script with other directors.

Even beating you to death won't work.

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Liu Yifei also understood Sun Yi's thoughts, after all, it was a two-way journey.

In fact, she had long wanted to have a good talk with Sun Yi about this year's work arrangements.

You can get married sooner, why wait?
"Well, you're busy these two months, so I can postpone the work at hand, and then look at wedding dresses, hotels and so on, hehe."

"As for the movie, it's filmed in May and June so it will be finished in July or August, right?" Liu Yifei counted on her fingers while tilting her head, then asked Sun Yi.

Sun Yi nodded and replied, "It will take about two months to shoot. I planned to finish it in one and a half months, but there are many big scenes in the movie, and I don't know if I can finish it on time. I have to leave two months."

"Well, will I still be on The Voice this year?"

"Do you want to come?"

Liu Yifei thought about it for a while, then nodded repeatedly. Her dream of becoming a champion mentor has not yet come to an end.

"If we count by August, it's still in time. Just say hello to the production team and tell them that you don't need to participate in the preliminary auditions. If you only participate in the semi-finals, it should be fine."

Liu Yifei was very happy to hear Sun Yi's arrangement. Her silkworm-like toes twisted happily in Sun Yi's palm.

But the next second, she felt a little embarrassed.

"What's wrong?" Sun Yi asked.

"Brother, I...I still want to hold a concert before getting married."

Liu Yifei said without confidence.

"Ah, there's still a concert?"

Now Sun Yi was a little confused, because this item was not in his plan.

"Didn't you say that last year? Many fans asked me before, and I said I would open it. I can't go back on my word. Also, I want to open it at my wedding, just to commemorate it."

hiss~
Sun Yi is a bit worried. If the concert is included, the whole year will be almost over. He will have to get married at the end of this year or the beginning of next year.

"That's winter, you have to be prepared."

"Are you stupid? We can stay away from the capital and go to a more peaceful place."

Well, that's true. Aren't all the colleagues in the circle getting married on this island or that island? There's no need for me to worry about it. I can just go back to Beijing and my hometown and prepare a return invitation when the time comes.

There is also Jiangcheng.

Thinking of this, Sun Yi stopped struggling and nodded, "Then let's go."

"(#^.^#) Hehe, thank you husband~I'll treat you to my feet~"

"Ah, ah, bah~ You just say it and it goes off!!!"

Beijing Film Academy.

Sun Yi hasn't come back here to take a look for a long time.

To be honest, he almost forgot that he was still a graduate student in the directing department.

He was a little afraid to face his mentor.

He will definitely be angry again.

"Hey, isn't this Director Sun? What a rare guest. Why did you think of coming back to school? Do you have any instructions?"

Old Tiantou still looked the same, with messy hair, a vest, a cigarette dangling from the corner of his mouth, and a thermos cup full of wolfberries in his hand.

"Teacher, teacher, how dare I give you any instructions? I just missed you and came back to receive your teachings."

"Oh, I don't dare. I'm not that good at it~"

"Don't worry, I was wrong. Please don't make fun of me. I'm really too busy. I'm so busy that I don't have any time at all."

Sun Yi clasped his hands together and bowed repeatedly. He could not get angry at all towards the mentor in front of him.

"Hmph, okay, okay, I know you're busy, but thank you for giving me so many gifts during the New Year."

"Hey, teacher, this is what should be done."

During the Chinese New Year, Sun Yi wanted to come and see his teacher in person, but he had to propose marriage, which was a more critical matter, so he had to give up.

As for the gifts given to the teacher, they were all prepared by the fairy daughter-in-law in the family.

"Okay, tell me what brought you here, a great director."

Tian Zhuang held the thermos cup in his hand, laughing, looking like he was sure of his victory over Sun Yi.

Boy, as soon as you stick your butt out, I know what kind of poop you want to poop. Stop pretending and tell me quickly.

Sun Yi scratched his head awkwardly, "Teacher, this is what happened. I was preparing with the Beijing Municipal Government to host the first Beijing International Film Festival."

"You also know that I am too young and lack the qualifications, so I would like to ask you to come out and serve as the chairman of the first jury."

Before Sun Yi finished speaking, Old Tiantou's eyebrows twitched.

He knew about the Beijing International Film Festival, but he didn't expect Sun Yi to come back and ask him to serve as the chairman of the jury.

You know, this is the first session, and it is of great significance.

Sun Yi helped organize the first Beijing Film Festival. With his current connections, it would be no problem for him to attract enough quality works to participate in the competition. However, when it comes to inviting jury members who can convince the public, he still lacks the ambition.

Old Tian smacked his lips, and without much nonsense to his apprentice, he asked directly:
"Many people say that I am a stone in the toilet, smelly and hard. If you invite me, don't blame me for not giving face to anyone."

"including you."

"Oh, how can that be possible? Teacher, you must be fair and just when you come out. I can't let you lose your reputation in your later years."

"Well, fine, I'll take it."

"Hey, thank you, teacher."

(End of this chapter)