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

Chapter 224
In the box of the cafe, Wan Qingshan met Jiang Zhiqiang.

Jiang Zhiqiang was a little anxious. After a few polite words, he got down to business.

"Director Wan, does the new movie we agreed on still count?"

Wan Qingshan smiled and said, "Mr. Jiang, I have approached you about the new movie before, but at that time you were scared because of the [-] million investment.

I'm afraid it's inappropriate to mention this matter now. "

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Jiang Zhiqiang's face.

"Director Wan, I think anyone would be shocked by the [-] million investment.

And I didn't refuse at that time. I just said to watch the box office of "Huo Qubing". Later, I even took the initiative to ask about the new movie, but Director Han stopped me. "

"Mr. Jiang, that's what I said, but if you can decide whether to invest based on the box office of "Huo Qubing", then I can also decide whether to cooperate based on the box office of "Huo Qubing". This is fair, right?"

Jiang Zhiqiang was speechless. After a moment of silence, he sighed.

"Well, I guess it's fate. I can only say that I don't have this fate."

Wan Qingshan smiled and didn't answer.

He was planning to turn the fantasy film into a Hollywood movie, and of course he would not let Jiang Zhiqiang get involved in it so easily.

Jiang Zhiqiang wants to intervene, but Colombia will definitely not give up its share, so it can only be divided from him. He will not give up its share so easily.

Then, Jiang Zhiqiang didn't say much.

Ever since the news came out that a Hollywood company invited Wan Qingshan to stay and develop in Hollywood, Jiang Zhiqiang knew that the new movie might fail.

"Huo Qubing" is a hit, and the Hollywood company will definitely provide conditions for a share of the box office. With Wan Qingshan's money-loving temperament, he will definitely agree.

He asked this time, just with the slightest possible idea.

Afterwards, Jiang Zhiqiang and Wan Qingshan chatted for a few words, and then prepared to say that they had other things to do and leave first.

But at this moment Wan Qingshan suddenly said, "Mr. Jiang, in fact, it is not impossible to cooperate in a new movie."

Jiang Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, and then immediately thought of a possibility.

"Director Wan, what do you mean, do you want to collaborate on a Hollywood movie?"

Jiang Zhiqiang's tone was very uncertain.

"Yes, I also have an investment share in the new movie, and I can give some of it to you, Mr. Jiang.

But I’m not sure how much I’ll share, because I haven’t talked to the Hollywood companies yet.

But one thing is certain, that is, if Mr. Jiang wants to invest, the investment price will be [-] to [-]% higher than the cost of the movie.

This is just for you, Mr. Jiang. If it were anyone else, I would double it directly.

For Hollywood movies, even if they double directly, I think many people will be willing to invest.

For some people, it doesn't matter whether the movie makes money or not; what matters is breaking into Hollywood. "

A trace of shock flashed across Jiang Zhiqiang's face. Hollywood can give Wanqingshan a share of investment. This...

After being surprised, Jiang Zhiqiang understood Wan Qingshan's idea and planned to become a second-tier businessman in film investment!

Jiang Zhiqiang didn't feel angry at all when he bought the investment share from Wan Qingshan at a high price. Just like Wan Qingshan said, even if it were doubled, there would be many people rushing to get it.

"Director Wan, let me first thank you for taking care of me. I have no objection to the investment that is [-]% to [-]% higher.

I just want to ask Director Wan if I can recommend actors for this new movie if I finance it.

Of course, I'm just asking, whether I can star in it or not, I'm willing to invest. "

Wan Qingshan replied without thinking, "Yes, it will be no problem to let Zhang Jin play a supporting role."

"It's not Zhang Jin. Last time, Director Wan, you said that kung fu movies were no longer popular in Hollywood. After thinking about it, I thought it was right, so I gave up on Zhang Jin's entry into Hollywood.

Director Wan, I just want to ask if Liu Yifei can star in your movie. "

Wan Qingshan's eyes immediately became very strange. Jiang Zhiqiang gave Liu Yifei a hand, but this was a Hollywood movie, so he was willing to give it to Liu Yifei!
Then, Wan Qingshan suddenly thought that Liu Yifei could star in "Mulan". Some media reported that Jiang Zhiqiang was behind the scenes.

His butterfly has affected many things, and the mainland film and television industry has become almost completely different from its original life.

But Jiang Zhiqiang's strong support for Liu Yifei has not changed. Is it possible that Jiang Zhiqiang and Liu Yifei still have that kind of relationship?
The look in Wan Qingshan's eyes was so obvious that Jiang Zhiqiang immediately guessed what Wan Qingshan was thinking.

"Director Wan, Director Wan, don't think wrongly. I am already at this age, even if my heart is not old, I am also old.

When I was young, I played everything I should play, but I don’t have those thoughts now.

I admire Liu Yifei simply because I think she has talent, she,,,,"

Wan Qingshan couldn't help but laugh. If you said you praised Liu Yifei for her appearance, then he would believe her, but you said Liu Yifei had talent?
Not to mention her acting skills, her temperament has limited her development.

If she doesn't break her temperament and comes down to the mortal world, in addition to acting in ancient costumes, she also has to be a character with an indifferent personality. Otherwise, it will be difficult for the audience to get involved in whatever she plays.

Wan Qingshan's smile made Jiang Zhiqiang unable to speak any more.

He hesitated and sighed, "Oh, Director Wan, let me tell you directly, it was her father who asked me to take care of her.

On my side, her father had helped with some things before.

A person must know how to repay kindness. Her father has helped me, but he has never done anything to me over the years.

Now that I am asked to take care of Liu Yifei, of course I have to do my best to help. "

Wan Qingshan believed this, and at the same time, he also thought that An Shaokang's family was not simple, and he could help Jiang Zhiqiang before.

"Mr. Jiang, I admire you. There are not many people who can repay your kindness now.

But I still have to say, no matter how much you praise her, I can only give her a chance to interview.

The purpose of making movies is to make money, and if the performance of actors affects the movie, it affects the money. "

"I understand, I understand, an interview opportunity is enough, Director Wan, thank you very much." Jiang Zhiqiang said with a smile.

Then, Wan Qingshan and Jiang Zhiqiang talked a little more about the new movie. The two of them agreed that Wan Qingshan would negotiate with Hollywood about the new movie. Jiang Zhiqiang would send people to the United States to help Wan Qingshan and keep an eye on the movie bills. .

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Nowadays, Chen Yumo is in charge of many things in the Qingshan Cinema Line, so Wanqingshan has suspended the development of the Qingshan Cinema Line. Chen Yumo turned around and received the news.

The next day, after Wan Qingshan completed the paperwork and flew back to Shenzhen, Chen Yumo asked about Wan Qingshan.

"Qingshan, has something happened? If we suspend the development of cinema chains at this time, Wanda will soon surpass Qingshan Cinemas."

The combination of shopping malls and theater chains, coupled with Chen Yumo's unremitting efforts to take money from Chen Yanfeng to develop Qingshan Cinema Line, within one year, Qingshan Cinema Line became the No. 1 private theater chain, with the number of screens in the theater chain second only to China Film and Television. Down.

According to the 2008 theater box office rankings compiled a few days ago, Qingshan Cinema Line ranked No. 6.3 with an annual box office of 3 million, surpassing Wanda Cinema Line by 2 million yuan.

Otherwise, no one would say that in a few years, Wanqingshan will monopolize the film and television industry.

"I have been too high-profile in the past few years, and my development has been too fast. Some people have already said that I will monopolize the film and television industry, so I plan to keep a low profile in the past two years. The theater chain cannot expand any more."

Chen Yumo frowned and whispered, "Now is the time when theater chains are developing rapidly. If they don't develop within a few years, Qingshan Theater Chain will not be able to keep up and will soon become a second-rate theater chain. "

"There's no other way. Just be second-rate. It's better than being kicked out." Wan Qingshan sighed in a low voice.

Chen Yumo thought for a while and said, "Since the theater chain can no longer develop, let's develop into other industries.

It just so happens that a lot of your billion-dollar land is still unused. Let's use it to develop residential properties. Now the housing prices are rising very fast. In one year, some properties have increased by 50.00%. "

"Just watch this, as long as you don't be too radical." Wan Qingshan no longer has any interest in domestic business. As he is now, some people think he is a threat, so he can only wait for capital such as BAT to enter He can continue to develop after entering the film and television industry. At that time, his Qingshan Department will definitely no longer be the strongest line in the film and television industry.

There is no way to develop in China for the time being, so his focus is now on Hollywood.

Chen Yumo saw that Wan Qingshan was not interested in real estate, so she said, "Well, don't worry, I will pay attention to the risks" and said no more.

Having lost any interest in domestic career, Wan Qingshan never went anywhere. He stayed at home every day, watching TV, playing games, and writing scripts.

Within a few days, the Oscar shortlist was announced.

"Huo Qubing" was shortlisted for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor!

"Parasite" is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay!
Then the domestic and Korean audiences instantly became excited.

Two films were nominated for Oscars, and both were nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. Especially since the director is the same person, but the film is from two countries, this is the first time in history.

In addition to this year's Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, the island country's film "The Embalmer" has also been nominated. It is the first time in history that three Asian films have been nominated at the same time.

The popularity of this Oscar is very high throughout Asia, and the central figure is Wan Qingshan, so the domestic media immediately took action and wanted to visit Wan Qingshan.

But after searching and searching, there was no chance to interview Wan Qingshan.

Later, the media followed Chen Yumo and found out where Wan Qingshan lived.

But this is a villa community, the security is very tight, and they can't get in.

After squatting outside for several days, Wan Qingshan didn't come out, so they had no choice but to give up and go interview Zhou Xun and Dong Xuan who had just returned to China.

The Oscar buzz lasted until the Spring Festival, but Wan Qingshan had not shown up since attending that meeting.

Wan Qingshan did not participate in various activities. Even when Qingshan Media Company held its first company annual meeting, he did not show up. This made people in the industry curious, what happened to Wan Qingshan?
Among the curious people, Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo were not only curious, but also anxious. They also wanted to build a relationship with Wanqingshan to facilitate cooperation.

They had also called Wan Qingshan before to arrange a meeting, but Wan Qingshan refused because of writing a script.

Seeing that the Oscar lists are out, it won't be long before Wan Qingshan goes to Hollywood.

In a hurry, the two came to Shenzhen together in the last two days before the Spring Festival and called Wanqingshan to make an appointment.

Both of them came to Shenzhen, so Wan Qingshan agreed to attend the banquet.

In the evening, in a private room of a large hotel, Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo saw a flash of embarrassment on their faces after seeing Wan Qingshan coming.

The embarrassment was because Chen Yumo and Wan Qingshan came together, and if they wanted to discuss cooperation with Wan Qingshan, they had to make Wan Qingshan happy first.

To make a man happy, of course you have to rely on a beautiful woman, but you have to rely on these two grown men.

So the two found some models to accompany them.

But now that Chen Yumo is here, their behavior of looking for a model to accompany them is...

After the two were embarrassed, they quickly asked the four models in the box, who were wearing very cool clothes in winter, to leave first.

After the model left, Wang Zhongjun smiled awkwardly and said, "Director Wan, Miss Chen, you guys came together. Mr. Wu and I are really flattered."

"Yes, yes." Wu Kebo echoed awkwardly.

"Haha, I have nothing to do, so I came with him. I didn't think I would delay your discussion. If I had known better, I shouldn't have come."

Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo's faces froze, and then they changed the subject with a dry laugh.

"Director Wan, Miss Chen, let's order first."

Chen Yumo didn't say anything else, but decided in his heart that he would accompany Wan Qingshan to such banquets in the future to prevent Wan Qingshan from being led astray by these people.

While a few people were chatting, the food was served.

Then, after taking a few bites, Wang Zhongjun started talking about business with a smile.

"Director Wan, your next movie will be a Hollywood movie, right?"

"Well, after attending the Oscars, we will start preparations."

"Congratulations, you are the only one from Mainland China who can make a movie in Hollywood.

Director Wan, Mr. Wu and I are here this time to ask you for a favor.

The General Administration previously asked us to develop, but Mr. Wu and I couldn’t think of a way to develop.

I heard Director Wan say that you have the right to decide on Hollywood movies, so I took the liberty of asking you for a favor.

If your movie needs actors, if they are suitable, I hope Director Wan can give more consideration to our company's artists, so that we can respond to the General Administration's call and develop the company.

Of course, we won’t let you help me, Director Wan, in vain. Whenever we have a project in China, we will think of your company immediately. "

"Actors, to be honest, Mr. Wang, Mr. Wu, I have to consider the global reputation of these actors when the time comes. After all, the movie will be released globally.

I'm not saying that the artists from these two companies are not good, but their global reputation is really lacking. "Wan Qingshan said with difficulty.

Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo were overjoyed at Wan Qingshan's words. As long as Wan Qingshan didn't refuse immediately, it meant that there was a possibility of negotiation, depending on the price.

Just when Wang Zhongjun was about to speak, he heard Wan Qingshan's voice continuing to sound.

"As for actors, I may not be able to help, but as Chinese film and television companies develop overseas, as a person in the mainland film and television industry, of course I can also help.

I have a way to help you two develop the company into Hollywood. I wonder if you are interested. "

Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo were stunned for a moment. After looking at each other, Wu Kebo asked, "Director Wan, I don't know what method you are talking about?"

"I have a share of film investment, and I can give part of it to you two."

Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo were dumbfounded by the gift package sent by Wan Qingshan. They both suspected that they had heard wrong. Wan Qingshan was so kind?

"Of course, I don't give it for free. As a businessman, you have to make money when doing things.

I can give you a part of the investment share, but the price will be double the cost. "

The two of them couldn't help cursing in their hearts, "Damn, you're so cruel. You don't have to do anything, just change hands and it will double."

Although they felt that Wan Qingshan was cruel, the two of them thanked Wan Qingshan very excitedly.

Investing in Hollywood movies will greatly improve the company's reputation, especially in the capital market. If you invest in Hollywood movies, those two companies will have great prospects.

In the domestic market, the ceiling is not high now, but in the global market, the ceiling is much higher.

Huayi and Chengtian are now both operating and listed. If the company can invest in Hollywood movies, the listing pricing can be different.

The two agreed, and what Wan Qingshan said was the same as what he had said to Jiang Zhiqiang before. After the film was negotiated and the budget was made, he would approach them to discuss cooperation.

Being able to invest in Hollywood movies, Wu Kebo and Wang Zhongjun both felt that this trip was the right one, but they were not satisfied. They had not forgotten their previous goals. As investors, wouldn't it be more normal to recommend actors?

Hearing that the two of them also recommended that they consider their artists more, Wan Qingshan responded with the same perfunctory answer. He could only give an interview opportunity, but if it was not suitable, no one would recommend it. He had to consider it for the movie.

Given the opportunity to interview, the two of them were already satisfied. Everyone in the industry knew that Wan Qingshan had a strong desire to control movies.

Na Guangguang and Wan Qingshan have been working together for five years, but they could only let Liu Yan play a supporting role in "A Journey to Love"!

After the meal, Wan Qingshan and Chen Yumo left.

With Chen Yumo around, Wang Zhongjun and Wu Kebo couldn't stay, so they could only watch them get into the car and leave.

(End of this chapter)