I am a director, but I have the skills of an actor

Chapter 123 The celebration banquet steals the spotlight
In order not to let Wan Qingshan look down on him, Ye Xuan planned to wait until the third day before calling Wan Qingshan.

But he couldn't help it the next day, for fear that Wan Qingshan said he would give him three days, but in fact he was already talking to other people.

So the next day, he called Wan Qingshan and said that he had thought about it and was willing to join Qingshan Cinema.

Although the new policy for theater chains was promulgated at the end of December, Wan Qingshan has already prepared the money in order to prevent accidents. Qingshan Cinema needs someone to take charge of the preliminary work, and will prepare an excuse to build a theater at the beginning of next year. I hope Ye Qing will not After one month's resignation period, he will resign automatically and he will give Ye Suan one month's salary.

Ye Nian, who had already regarded Qingshan Cinema as his own business, immediately agreed when he heard that the preliminary funds were ready.

Ye Xuan knew that he would not be able to carry out the work of Qingshan Cinema Chain by himself. It would be difficult to recruit old people with experience in the cinema chain at the end of the year, and he would not be able to recruit new people alone.

So, he talked to Wan Qingshan and confirmed that Wan Qingshan would make up for one month's salary.That night, he contacted the backbone of Warner Wanda one by one.

These people are like a leaf, with no hope of rising.

Because Ye Xuan is relatively capable and has a good relationship with these people, these people all believe in Ye Xuan.

Upon hearing Ye Xuan's invitation to change jobs to develop in a new theater chain, most people were tempted. Only a few people had considerations due to family relationships, and some rejected it outright.

The next day, Ye Xuan took six of Warner Wanda's middlemen and after talking to the senior management, the six people left Warner Wanda by voluntarily resigning.

After Wan Qingshan, Ye Nian and others signed the contract, 1000 million was transferred to the company's account from the dividends from the European and American distribution rights of "Loyal Liver and Righteous Brave" transferred from Enlight Pictures the day before yesterday.

Later, Wan Qingshan asked Ye Xuan to carry out the work of Qingshan Cinema Chain by purchasing land to build a cinema, and contact him again if he was short of money.

Wan Qingshan pursues professional matters and lets professionals do it. After the development of Qingshan Cinema Line was handed over to Ye Xuan, he left it alone.

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At the end of November, "Loyalty", which was extended for one week, couldn't keep up at the box office, so it was released with a price of 2 million, ranking No. 1 among domestic films.

Immediately, on the same day that vigorous promotion of "The Promise" was launched across the country, Enlight Pictures held a celebration banquet for "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness" in Beijing.

Enlight Pictures was entirely responsible for this celebration banquet, and Wanqingshan had no control over anything.

Maybe it’s because “Loyal Lives, Righteous and Brave” was a hit at the box office, and Enlight Pictures made a lot of money following it.

It may also be because of the release of "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness" that Enlight Pictures gained a firm foothold in the distribution circle and became famous for a while.

Zhang Zhao was so happy that he made the celebration banquet of "Loyal Liver, Righteous and Brave" very luxurious, like an awards party.

In front of the luxurious hotel, on both sides of the red carpet, many media reporters braved the cold wind.

When all the reporters were so cold that their hands and feet were numb, a luxury car stopped at the end of the red carpet.

Wan Qingshan, who was wearing a straight blue suit and heavy makeup. She also wore a red hip-hugging long skirt in the winter. She looked exactly like Zeng Li when she appeared in "Loyal Liver and Brave". She got out of the car, held hands with each other, and stood in a flash of light. on the red carpet.

It was a celebration party for his movie. Wan Qingshan didn't act like a son. When he walked to the middle of the red carpet, he honestly slowed down and let the surrounding reporters take pictures.

Wan Qingshan and Zeng Li entered the hotel. After chatting for a while, Zhang Jin and others came in one after another, followed by a group of celebrities invited by Enlight Pictures, and then the film and television company bosses like Jiang Zhiqiang.

After everyone came in, under everyone's surprised eyes, Enlight Pictures invited a dozen reporters who had received red envelopes to enter the hotel.

Normally, reporters would not be invited to the celebration banquet.

At the celebration banquet, when celebrities and entertainers talk to each other, they may tell some news that cannot be known to the audience. How can reporters be allowed in?

However, this celebration banquet was hosted by Enlight Pictures. Enlight Pictures invited reporters in, so everyone had no choice but to be on guard and stop talking nonsense for a while.

After a dozen reporters took out their notebooks and cameras,

Zhang Zhao glanced at the staff of Enlight Pictures.

Then, Liu Yan from Enlight Media came on stage. After a few simple opening remarks, Wang Changtian and Zhang Zhao came on stage one after another.

The two seemed to regard the celebration banquet of "A Loyal Liver, a Righteous Brave" as a promotional meeting for Enlight Pictures. After thanking the crew of "A Loyal Liver, a Righteous Brat", they kept talking about how good Enlight Pictures was.

Next to Wan Qingshan, Zhang Weiping, holding a wine glass, glanced around and saw that the nearest reporters were only two meters away.

He then turned his attention to Wang Changtian, who had been speaking impassionedly for half a minute on the stage without stopping, and laughed in a low voice,
"Director Wan, it's not a good idea for you to choose this partner."

"Mr. Zhang, I think Enlight Pictures is a very good partner."

The smile on Wan Qingshan's face seemed to tell Zhang Weiping that he didn't mind at all that the celebration party for "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness" had turned into a promotional meeting for Enlight Media.

"Director Wan, other people may believe these words, but I, forget it." Zhang Weiping turned his head and smiled.

Seeing that Zhang Weiping acted like he knew him very well, Wan Qingshan felt a little funny.

He really didn't care that Enlight Pictures stole the spotlight at the celebration party for "Loyal Lives and the Brave". He even wished for it.

He signed a contract with Enlight Pictures and it has been spread out for a long time, but the specific content of the contract has not been spread out.

Enlight Pictures has made a lot of publicity, and the reputation has focused on Enlight Pictures.Others would think that most of the investment in "Loyal Liver and Righteous Brave" was funded by Enlight Pictures, and most of the profits were made by Enlight Pictures. He just drank the soup.

"Mr. Zhang, you have said so, and I don't even have to refute it."

Wan Qingshan was too lazy to argue with Zhang Weiping and directly acquiesced to Zhang Weiping's idea.

Zhang Weiping smiled proudly, "Director Wan, I told you during the previous symposium that we can make money together if we have the opportunity."

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Weiping continued to wink at Enlight Pictures, "Director Wan, I have worked with Director Zhang Yimou for so many years, but I have never tried to steal the spotlight from the crew like Wang Changtian."

"You won't steal Zhang Yimou's limelight, but you will deduct Zhang Yimou's money." Wan Qingshan couldn't help complaining in his heart.

Later, Zhang Yimou and Zhang Weiping broke up. Zhang Weiping intervened in the casting and asked Zhang Yimou to use some people he didn't want to use. Some insider broke the news. Wan Qingshan doesn't know whether it is true or not.

But it was true that Zhang Weiping deducted money from Zhang Yimou. This matter went to court, but Zhang Weiping lost the case.

"Haha, Mr. Zhang, I have a great time cooperating with Enlight Pictures." Wan Qingshan laughed dryly and replied perfunctorily.

Zhang Weiping believed that Wan Qingshan had the idea to cooperate with him, but it was difficult to agree because of the contract with Enlight Pictures.

"Director Wan, if you are really serious about cooperating, the liquidated damages for the contract you signed with Enlight Pictures will be paid by New Picture."

"Haha, Mr. Zhang, thank you for your kindness. I have no plans to change partners for the time being."

New Picture was responsible for liquidated damages, but Wan Qingshan refused, which made Zhang Weiping look a little ugly.

"Director Wan, if you plan to change partners, you can contact me at any time."

After Zhang Weiping finished speaking in a low voice, he stood up and left.

At this time, Wang Changtian on the stage had finished speaking impassionedly, and then——Zhang Zhao took over and continued.

When Zhang Zhao spoke a few sentences in an ups and downs, Wang Jinghua walked to Wanqingshan with a wine glass and sat on the stool that was still a little hot while Zhang Weiping stood up and left.

"Director Wan, you are very busy lately."

Wang Jinghua's tone was somewhat resentful, but she couldn't help but feel resentful.

Because "Loyal Liver and Righteous Bravery" broke the box office record on the first day, Wu Kebo began to urge Wang Jinghua.

After Wan Qingshan returned from Hong Kong Island, Wang Jinghua called Wan Qingshan every one or two days and wanted to make an appointment.

But every time Wanqingshan said that he had important things to do and he didn't have time, Wang Jinghua went a little crazy and wanted to block Wanqingshan.

"Sister Hua, I'm sorry, I've been really busy recently."

Wan Qingshan said this with confidence, because for those few phone calls Wang Jinghua made earlier, he happened to be busy with Qingshan Cinema in those days, so he had no time to go to Wang Jinghua's invitation.

However, when Wang Jinghua made the next few phone calls, Wan Qingshan was not busy, but he did not want to see her, so he continued to reject Wang Jinghua on the grounds that he had important things to do and no time.

At the premiere of "Loyalty and Bravery", Wang Jinghua showed her goodwill and led a group of big-name stars to come to support her.

There were even more calls after that, and Wan Qingshan guessed what Wang Jinghua wanted to talk to him about.

Wang Jinghua led a group of artists to join Chengtian Entertainment, which greatly increased the power of Chengtian Entertainment.

And Chengtian Entertainment, which is backed by capital from the island country, is not short of money or commercial endorsements.

There is no shortage of money, people, and business, which has led to the rapid development of Chengtian Entertainment. In half a year, its influence in the industry has reached that of Huayi.

However, the influence of Chengtian Entertainment is comparable to that of Huayi.

The big tree of Chengtian Entertainment is too abnormally grown. The branches of money, actors, and business resources are very lush, but the main trunk of the director is too small.

Think about Huayi. Wang Jinghua led a group of artists to leave. As a result, Huayi's current artists only have two or three big cats and kittens. However, their influence in the circle has not been weakened much, and it is not because of Feng Xiaogang.

If Chengtian Entertainment wants to lay a solid foundation, it needs to find a big director.

Therefore, Wang Jinghua's intention was so obvious that it was difficult for Wan Qingshan to guess it.Wan Qingshan said that he has been really busy recently, but Wang Jinghua didn't believe that Wan Qingshan was so busy that he didn't even have time to meet.

Wan Qingshan made it clear and told her, "I don't want to talk to you."

Wang Jinghua also wanted to lose face. She wanted to leave, but thinking that there was no progress in her contact with Wan Qingshan, Wu Kebo called every day to urge her.

She showed a stiff smile and asked, "Director Wan, after the celebration banquet, do you have anything else to do?"

Wan Qingshan wanted to say, I really have something to do for a while, but he thought that he would need Hong Kong actors for his next movie.

There are many Hong Kong actors under Wang Jinghua's banner, so it would not be good to offend them too harshly now.

Anyway, it’s okay. It’s good to go and listen to what conditions Chengtian Entertainment can offer him to kill some time.

"Sister Hua, I have nothing to do after the celebration banquet."

Wang Jinghua's stiff smile suddenly became natural, "Director Wan, after the celebration banquet is over, I will contact you on the phone."

"No problem, Sister Hua, I'll be waiting for your call when I arrive!"

As soon as Wan Qingshan finished speaking, Zhang Zhao on the stage also finished speaking.

Wan Qingshan stood up and strode onto the stage, took the microphone, looked at the people in the audience, and was about to speak according to the draft he had made in his mind.

Suddenly, an idea came into Wan Qingshan's mind, and the words he spoke immediately became different.

"Thank you all for coming to the celebration banquet of "Loyal Liver, Righteous and Brave". The credit for "Loyal Liver, Righteous and Brave" to achieve a box office of 2 million must go to Enlight Pictures.

Without the strong support of Enlight Pictures, there would be no movie "Loyal Liver and Righteous Brave".

Mr. Wang is very bold when it comes to investing in "Loyal Liver, Righteous and Brave".

Everyone thinks that action movies are in decline and that action movies will definitely cost you nothing, but Mr. Wang is willing to spend 5000 million to invest in an action movie.

The budget I made at that time was 3000 million, but Mr. Wang was willing to invest an additional 2000 million in order to make the movie more exciting.

With these 2000 million, I dared to add three shootout scenes and explosion scenes, which were not originally available.

Mr. Zhang even personally went to Thailand with the crew to help. Mr. Zhang handled many affairs of the crew by himself.

Without Mr. Zhang, the crew would be in a mess, and I wouldn’t be able to direct the show. It can be said that Mr. Zhang is the anchor of the crew. "

In the audience, Zhang Weiping frowned.

Wan Qingshan praised Enlight Pictures so much that Zhang Weiping even wondered if he had heard wrong.

Enlight Pictures has almost stolen all the limelight. Wan Qingshan doesn't mind being angry, but he actually praises Enlight Pictures.

What does Wan Qingshan want to do? He doesn't want to be ranked second among domestic films.

Wan Qingshan is the director and starring actor of "Loyal Liver, Righteous Brave". Once his words were published, the audience will really think that "Loyal Liver, Righteous Brat" can become the second-largest domestic film box office with 2 million, except because of Zhang In addition to the exciting fighting, it is all the credit of Enlight Pictures.

Not only Zhang Weiping frowned, but Jiang Zhiqiang and Wang Jinghua also frowned. They didn't believe what Wan Qingshan said.

From "The True Meaning of Love" to "Loyalty and Loyalty", the crews of both films are the same people who have been working with Wan Qingshan since his debut.

Several of the leading actors in the two movies are mainland actors, and both movies have something eye-catching. From these, it can be seen that "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness" was completely planned by Wan Qingshan.

They don't understand what Wan Qingshan wants to do. Do they think he is too famous?That's why I want to give the credit for the box office success of "Loyal Liver and Righteous Bravery" to Enlight Pictures.

As for Xia Yu, Zhou Xun and other star artists, most of them had never worked with Wan Qing before and did not know Wan Qingshan's ability to control the crew. They really believed Wan Qingshan's words and frequently looked at Wang Changtian and Zhang Zhao who looked embarrassed.

Wang Changtian and Zhang Zhao were so embarrassed that they were too embarrassed to look at Wan Qingshan on the stage.

Previously, Wang Changtian got inspiration from the words "Wan Qingshan's director's work" at the beginning of Wan Qingshan's movie.

Since the director can establish a brand name in the audience's mind, why can't the company?

If Enlight Media establishes a brand name in the minds of the audience, when they see a movie released and produced by Enlight Pictures, their first impression will be that it is a good movie.

Then, Enlight Pictures' next development plan - to get rid of its dependence on Wanqingshan, distribute Hong Kong films, and invest in film production through Guangsan.com, will have a good start.

So Wang Changtian and Zhang Zhao discussed it, thinking that "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness" had a box office of 2 million, ranking second in the domestic box office, and the news of the celebration banquet would definitely attract a lot of viewers.

The two decided to use "Loyalty Liver, Righteousness and Bravery" to promote Enlight Pictures' brand to the audience at the celebration banquet of "Loyalty Liver, Righteousness and Bravery".

That's why the celebration banquet was so luxurious, why a dozen reporters were invited in, and why they brazenly boasted about Enlight Pictures.

I just want reporters to report their words verbatim, so that the audience can have a deep impression of Enlight Pictures.

At the celebration banquet of "Loyalty Liver, Righteousness and Bravery", Enlight Pictures leveraged the reputation of "Loyalty Liver, Righteousness and Bravery" to leave a deep impression on the audience.

The two knew that they were sorry that Wan Qingshan and other cast members such as Zeng Li had stolen their limelight.

But there is no other way. For the next development of Enlight Film and Television, I’m sorry but I have to do this.

But who would have expected that Wan Qingshan would also praise Enlight Pictures, and even more so than they did.

They even shamelessly gave all the credit to Enlight Pictures.

The way they praise Enlight Pictures is to ignore the movie itself and praise Enlight Pictures' publicity and the vision of the film production department.

Wang Changtian talked at length about how much effort Guangguang Pictures has put into publicity.

Zhang Zhao said that the film production department of Enlight Pictures was very optimistic about "Loyal Liver and Righteous Brave" when it was just a script.

But Wanqingshan boasts that the movie itself is also a credit to Enlight Pictures. Without Wang Changtian’s additional investment, the movie would not be as exciting. Without Zhang Zhao’s assistance, the filming would not have been successful.
"Of course, the movie's box office success is also inseparable from the hard work of the crew. Zhang Jin was injured during the filming of the fighting scene and was admitted to the hospital.

Zeng Li stayed in Thailand with the crew for two months when the country was at its hottest. Many male crew members complained that they were tired, but she never complained once.

In addition to playing Cong Yingfu, Yang Junyi is also the martial arts instructor of the crew. He designed all the wonderful martial arts fights in the movie.

Dong Xuan,,, she performed very hard.There is also Thai actor Tony Jaa. Without him, there would not be that wonderful fight scene at the end. "

After Wan Qingshan finished speaking, he secretly took a long breath.

"Don't do this next time. It's easy to get into trouble if you don't have a draft in your mind." Wan Qingshan muttered in his heart.

Just now, he didn't know how to praise Dong Xuan for a moment, so in the end he could only use a performance that worked hard.

After Wan Qingshan finished speaking, he did not go down. He walked to the side of the passage to the stage.

When Zhang Jin, Zeng Li and others came on stage together, Wan Qingshan whispered to the others not to mention him.

Zhang Jin and Zeng Li nodded slightly and walked onto the stage with doubts.

Zhang Jin and Zeng Li were very grateful to Wan Qingshan for allowing them to star in "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness". They thought of words to thank Wan Qingshan before going on stage.

Wan Qingshan refused to mention him, and they didn't know what to say for a while. Then they thought of what Wan Qingshan said on the stage before.

So, they first praised Zhang Zhao, and then thanked Yan Dong, Li Yancheng and other crew members.

After several people finished speaking, Wan Qingshan walked towards Zhang Jin and others. Then, Zhang Zhao and Wang Changtian, who were filled with embarrassing emotions, came on stage.

Then the staff of Enlight Pictures pushed the ice sculpture to everyone.

The most suitable and suitable person to stand in the middle and hold the hammer should be Wan Qingshan, but Wan Qingshan asked Zhang Jin to go to the middle.

After Zhang Jin resisted for a few words, he saw that Wan Qingshan was still very determined, so he stood in the middle and picked up the hammer.

Wanqingshan, Zhang Zhao and others joined hands and smashed the ice sculpture engraved with '210000000'.

Then several people came off the stage and each found someone they knew well to chat.

Jiang Zhiqiang and others were curious as to why Wan Qingshan would exclude himself from the box office success of "Loyalty Liver and Righteousness", but their relationship with Wan Qingshan was not that good yet, so they didn't ask.

Yan Dong and Zhao Shufeng, who had such a good relationship, wanted to ask, but Wan Qingshan stopped them with his eyes before they even opened their mouths.

Because there were reporters around, everyone was more reserved and didn't dare to talk about many things for fear of being overheard by the reporters, so they could only make small talk.

After the celebration banquet, Wan Qingshan got into the car and said to Duan Tong, "Let's take a stroll around the area."

Two minutes later, Wan Qingshan's cell phone rang, and Wang Jinghua called.

After saying a few words and hanging up the phone, Wan Qingshan asked Duan Tong to turn around and go back to the hotel he just passed.

(End of this chapter)