It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 882 The leader started to reward himself again...

"Mr. Chen, there are a lot of DC fans online right now, and some film critics have criticized you, saying that you don't understand the value of DC superheroes at all."

In the office, Fade Chen listened to Su Guohai's report without raising his head, but just laughed:
"Ignore those people. After the movie is released, they will know whether what I said is true or not."

As he spoke, he gently closed the revised "Wolf Warrior 2" project book in his hand and handed it out.

"This project proposal is quite good. Let's follow this version. Send the script for review first. After it passes the review, I will call the investors to come over."

"Ok."

Su Guohai responded softly, stretched out his hands to take the project book, turned around and left.

After watching him leave, Fade Chen picked up his phone, opened Weibo and looked at the latest hot news.

News related to the premiere of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is still at the top of the hot search list.

What followed was reports that the casting for "Legend of the Demon Cat" had started.

What followed was a notice reprinted from Hong Kong media.

"Jointly produced by Emperor Entertainment Group, Wanda, SMI, and Starlight, directed by Ye Weimin, starring Nicholas Tse, Jung Yong-ha, Tang Yan, Bai Lue, Hai Mingwei, and with a special appearance by Ge You, the comedy and romance film "The God of Cookery" with an investment of HK$3 million officially started shooting today."

When seeing this notice, Fade Chen couldn't help but twitch his lips. He really couldn't understand why Emperor Entertainment Group was so keen on supporting Nicholas Tse.

"Ip Man 4" was just released not long ago, and as soon as the profit sharing money came into the account, half of it was invested in "The God of Cookery".

It’s already known to everyone that Nicholas Tse can’t carry the box office, right?
Aren’t they afraid of losing everything again?

Chen Fei, who really couldn't figure it out, decided not to think about it anymore. Instead, he took out the script of "La La Land" and began to draw storyboards for some key scenes.

At the same time, outside the corridor of Shengkai Group's audition area, Chen Hong and Zhang Ziyi were walking towards the elevator together.

The latter had just finished auditioning for the female lead, and out of respect, the former came out to perform a segment for her.

"Sister Hong, there's really no need to send me off. You should go back soon. Director Chen still needs your help with the audition."

Zhang Ziyi, who had just returned from Los Angeles, was now eager to make a comeback, so when facing Chen Hong, the producer of "Legend of the Demon Cat", she unconsciously lowered her posture.

"It's okay. I'll take you to the elevator and then go back." Chen Hong laughed and asked about her physical condition with concern.

Zhang Ziyi naturally vowed that everything had returned to normal.

As the elevator door opened and closed, the two parties officially parted ways.

Seeing that no one was around, the assistant at the side asked quickly, "Sister Ziyi? How do you feel? Did the audition go well?"

"It should be OK. I'll try my best while waiting for the results when I get back."

Although Zhang Ziyi's tone was relaxed, it vaguely revealed a sense of powerlessness.

To be honest, she didn't really have much confidence. After all, it was Brother Chen Kai's movie project!
As we all know, the top directors in the industry are usually very strict when choosing actors. They only choose the right ones, regardless of whether they are cheap or not.

Therefore, to put it bluntly, even a first-line actress like Zhang Ziyi is just a piece of "commodity" in front of him.

Whether she can be selected in the end depends on other people's wishes, which is not something she can determine at all.

The female assistant clasped her hands together, held them in front of her chest, and prayed softly: "I hope Sister Ziyi can be selected and make a successful comeback."

"Hopefully."

Zhang Ziyi smiled, but she didn't have much expectations in her heart.

The competition in the current film and television industry is becoming increasingly fierce.

Those in high positions don't want to fall, and those at the bottom want to climb up, which makes many people try to get as many resources as possible for themselves.

And top-level resources such as "Legend of the Demon Cat" are undoubtedly the target of many people's competition!
She was very sure that, apart from herself, the other big stars would definitely not sit idly by and wait for death.

At this time, it depends on who has stronger abilities and tougher means.

At the same time, just as she went downstairs and left Shengkai Pictures, Chen Hong returned to the audition room again.

Hearing the footsteps, Brother Chen Kai asked without even raising his head, "Did they leave?"

"Well, let's go." Chen Hong took a few steps forward and asked curiously, "What do you think of her? Is she suitable for the role of 'Yang Guifei'?"

"Haha." Brother Chen Kai suddenly sneered: "What do you think?"

Chen Hong thought for a moment and muttered, "According to historical records, Yang Yuhuan was plump, beautiful, good at singing and dancing, a beauty who brought disaster to the country and the people, and one of the people responsible for the An-Shi Rebellion. She carries a tragic color... It's not easy to play such a role well."

Brother Chen Kai nodded slightly, seeming to be very satisfied with what Chen Hong said.

Only a woman like Chen Hong is the good wife he wants!
"She's not suitable. First of all, her image is not up to par, and her acting skills can't meet my requirements."

Brother Chen Kai directly sentenced Zhang Ziyi to "death", and then asked: "Who else is on the audition list? Call another batch over this afternoon and I'll pick them out."

"There are many more." Chen Hong introduced them as if she knew them all: "Zhou Xun, the two Bingbings of Fan and Li, Zhao Yanzi, Xu Qing, Yang Mi, Yang Ying, Ni, Gao Yuanyuan..."

Brother Chen Kai interrupted directly: "Let the two Bingbing come first."

Then he added, "Forget about Yang Mi and Yang Ying. Don't waste your time. My movie is not suitable for actors like them."

"Ok, I see."

Chen Hong picked up the pen without hesitation and blacked out the two names on the list.

Including Zhang Ziyi, who was also photoshopped out by her.

But at this moment, Brother Chen Kai suddenly asked, "Um... Isn't Liu Yifei on the list?"

Chen Hong paused for a moment while holding the pen in her right hand. She subconsciously glanced at the list, then shook her head and said, "No, Red Star Studio replied that Liu Yifei is no longer taking on any other roles."

These words immediately made Director Chen frown.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Give her a call sometime and ask if she's interested in coming for an audition."

As the only Cannes Film Queen in mainland China and one of only two in the Chinese-language film industry, this award is of great value.

Brother Chen Kai is still very interested in working with Liu Yifei, and in his opinion, the latter's image is quite suitable for the character of "Yang Yuhuan".

If she can pass the audition, he doesn't mind giving Liu Yifei a chance.

But at this moment, Chen Hong reminded her: "If I remember correctly, she seems to have a new play, it seems to be a musical film, and the casting started last month, but there has been no movement."

"You call and ask first."

Director Chen was a little angry. He hated it most when others disobeyed him or did not follow his orders.

"Okay, I'll fight now."

Chen Hong was shocked and quickly picked up her phone and began to look for Liu Yifei's personal contact information.

The call was quickly connected.

However, just when Chen Hong expressed her wish, Liu Yifei refused without a second thought: "Sister Hong, I'm sorry, my new movie is about to start shooting."

"The filming of Legend of the Demon Cat will not start anytime soon." Chen Hong wanted to try to get a chance: "So you can definitely come and participate in the filming here after you finish the new film."

Miss Liu is so smart. She always keeps in mind Chen Fei's evaluation of Brother Chen Kai.

Any project in which the great poet Chen participates in the screenwriting usually ends badly, and the probability of it being successfully completed is extremely small!

Based on this, Liu Yifei dare not gamble on this probability.

She rolled her eyes and immediately came up with a new excuse: "Sister Hong, I'm afraid that's not possible. After this film is finished, I still have to follow up on the post-production of the film, and there is also a commercial film project waiting for me to shoot."

"OK then."

Chen Hong hung up the phone helplessly.

She couldn't tell whether what Liu Yifei said was true or false, but it was true that the other party had no interest in auditioning for "Legend of the Demon Cat".

Chen Kai was already very dissatisfied at this time, after all, no female star in the industry had ever refused his invitation so far. But even so, he had to hold back, because Liu Yifei was not someone he could manipulate at will.

With Chen Fei as his backer, what qualifications does he have to express his dissatisfaction?
He had had little chance before, and he had no chance now either.

"I'm a little tired. I need to take a rest. You go contact those two Bingbings."

Director Chen found a step for himself and slid down the slope.

"it is good."

Chen Hong nodded slightly, fulfilling her responsibilities and characteristics as a producer and a good wife.

……

In the afternoon, after finishing his work, Chen Fei casually clicked on the news page, and saw a piece of film and television news clearly appeared in front of him.

"The large-scale ancient fantasy love TV series "Ancient Love Song" produced by Huace has officially been approved. The male lead has been confirmed as Huang Xiaoming and the female lead as Song Qian. The other roles are still being auditioned. All major brokerage companies, actors and artists are welcome to participate in the audition."

"Ancient Love Song is adapted from Tong Hua's popular novel Once Promised, which tells the poignant and heart-wrenching love story of Mu Qingmo, who was born in a noble family, and Chi Yun, who was extremely talented, in ancient times."

"After the filming of Operation Red Sea was completed, Huang Xiaoming once again challenged himself to play a romantic TV series. We look forward to his wonderful performance..."

In front of the screen, Fade Chen held the phone in one hand and supported his forehead with the other, feeling speechless.

"Huang Xiaoming just helped him out, so why is he rewarding himself again? Is he really not compatible with the theme of 'domineering CEO'?"

Until he returned home in the evening, Chen Fei was still speechless.

He really couldn't understand whether the leader had any special hobbies. Why did he always like to "reward" himself after making a masterpiece?

After hearing what he said, Liu Yifei couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

"Haha, everyone has to have a hobby in life, right? Maybe Xiao Ming's hobby is to play the role of a 'domineering president'. You can't let him abandon his hobby, right?"

Chen Fei was speechless: "It's better not to have such a hobby. It's too damaging to the character's personality."

"Hehe, that's true. Now he's almost become synonymous with 'domineering president'."

Liu Yifei paused for a while, stopped laughing, and then told Chen Hong about the call she received in the afternoon.

"Chen Hong invited you to audition for "Legend of the Demon Cat"?"

Chen Fei said without thinking: "Find a reason to reject it. Brother Chen Kai participated in writing the script? It would be strange if it could be good."

"I've already rejected it." Liu Yifei said as she rushed over, hugged Chen Fei's neck, and said coquettishly: "Let's go, how about we practice dancing? I want to test the results of your training."

Fade Chen raised his eyebrows: "Is your period gone?"

"Yeah, let's go."

Perhaps because her little thoughts were guessed, Liu Yifei's pretty face flushed, but her eyes were filled with watery emotions.

……

The next day, an announcement from Feiyue Films once again caused an uproar in the already restless film and television industry.

"The casting for the art, song and dance film "La La Land", exclusively produced by Feiyue Films, with Liu Yifei as producer and leading actress, and Chen Fei as director, screenwriter, and leading actor, has been officially completed.

Feng Yuanzheng, Zhu Yawen, Zhou Xun, Zhao Liying, Shu Chang, Jing Tian and other actors in the industry will participate in the filming of the film. "

"The film La La Land will officially start shooting on April 4 at Hengdian World Studios."

"It is reported that La La Land mainly tells the love story of the male protagonist who is a jazz pianist and the female protagonist who dreams of becoming an actress, who meet, get to know each other, and fall in love, but eventually separate because of their pursuit of their own ideals..."

At this moment, in Huayi, in Wang Zhongjun’s office.

Looking at the news reports online, Feng Xiaogang said confidently: "Obviously, this is another art film. If I'm right, this movie should be a prize-winning one."

Wang Zhonglei turned his head, a little surprised: "Venice? Or Berlin?"

“I don’t know about that, but judging by the speed at which he’s filming and post-production, it should be Venice.”

As he spoke, Feng Xiaogang couldn't help but have a glimmer of envy in his eyes.

Three European gold medals! That was his dream that he had always wanted but could not achieve!

At this moment, Wang Zhongjun suddenly asked, "By the way, which film festival is "I Am Not Madame Bovary" going to? Cannes? Venice? Or Berlin?"

“It’s too late for Cannes.”

Hearing this, Wang Zhonglei couldn't wait to reply: "Then let's go to Venice and try it?"

Feng Xiaogang coughed twice and didn't say anything. He remained silent and no one knew what he was thinking.

Wang Zhongjun sighed secretly, probably guessing why Feng Xiaogang remained silent.

You know, international A-class film festivals are also divided into levels, and the most awesome of them are undoubtedly the three major European ones, but at the same time, it is also the most difficult to win awards at these three major film festivals.

Although Feng Xiaogang praised "I Am Not Madame Bovary" to the skies in front of the media, he actually had little confidence if he really had to go for the three major awards.

This can be seen from the fact that he did not dare to respond to Wang Zhonglei's words.

Among the people present, Liu Zhenyun had a higher EQ. He took the initiative to speak:

"I remember that besides the Venice International Film Festival, many other A-class film festivals have also started accepting applications, right? You can also try other film festivals. You don't have to go to Venice. It's far and humid, and I don't like it anyway."

Facing the topic raised by Liu Zhenyun, Feng Xiaogang, although his expression was not very good, still took it over:
"Let's go to the San Sebastian International Film Festival. It's quite close here, with a good environment and nice scenery..."

Although this reason is far-fetched, everyone understands its meaning, so naturally they will not deliberately point it out.

"Okay, let's go to the San Sebastian International Film Festival."

Wang Zhongjun finally confirmed it out loud, but he stuttered a little. After all, the name of the film festival was too long and too obscure, and was not as easy to pronounce as Berlin, Cannes, and Venice.

But he had no choice. Feng Xiaogang himself had no confidence as a director, and as an investor, he couldn't force him to sign up for the Venice Film Festival, right?
It would be really embarrassing if we couldn't even win half a prize!

……

In a blink of an eye, it is already March 3th.

The Hollywood imported blockbuster "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has officially landed in domestic theaters and started screening.

On his way to the company in the morning, Chen Fei saw the news that the movie "The Los Angeles Trickster" starring Xia Yu and Song Zuer was withdrawn from the theaters in a very small edition.

After eight days of release, the total box office was 896.3 million, which is so terrible!
After ignoring the report, he went over the Internet and checked the specific situation of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" in Hollywood.

Due to several previews, the reputation of this DC superhero movie has been freshly released, but the different evaluations in several aspects have formed a sharp contrast.

On the IMDB website where ordinary movie fans gather, because the audiences attending the preview and the North American premiere are basically fans, the ratings that have just been released are shockingly high, with the average user score being as high as 9.3 points!
Under normal circumstances, considering this score, this will be a huge commercial movie.

But among the film reviews collected by Rotten Tomatoes, a large number of Hollywood film critics gave negative reviews, so that the film's freshness was only 30%.

It would be fine if it was just the bad reputation among film critics, after all, professional film critics have long been out of the market, and these people can be "controlled" with US dollars.

However, according to the ratings of major professional media collected by the MTC website, the average score of the film was only 41 points!
This is a bit too scary!
Looking around, Twitter and major entertainment media pages are full of traces of DC and Warner Bros.' crisis public relations.

"The film just has some polarized reviews, which will not affect the viewing experience. You can watch it with confidence."

"Superman versus Batman, this will be a thrilling battle of the century!"

"The rise of DC is unstoppable. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will surely fully demonstrate the essence of comics..."

Along with these promotional slogans, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" was officially released in North America.

Chen Fei now suddenly looked forward to the fans' honest evaluation.

He had no other intentions, he just wanted to verify whether what he said at the premiere represented ordinary passers-by?

……

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