Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 141
Thinking that he would definitely leave a mark in the history of Chinese films, the more Chen Kai looked at Zhang Yimou, his original photographer, the more he liked him.

He also gave me a warm hug.

Zhang Yimou was so excited that he kept saying "Thank you, thank you".

"Director Gu, how did the movie you went to shoot in the United States go?" After separation from Zhang Yimou, Chen Kai didn't forget Gu Ming, the person who stole his status as the only Palme d'Or winner in Chinese films.

He smiled and held Gu Ming's hand.

"We just finished filming, and I have to go back in a few days. The investment in this film is not small, and I am still under a lot of pressure. I have to keep an eye on it personally." Gu Ming said.

"Well, I've read your "Green Book" several times. It's quite good."

"Although I am going to work in Hollywood, don't just make movies like "Taken". The film industry needs commercial movies that make money, but it also needs some movies that can make people think and move people, rather than have no connotation. Beating and killing."

"I'll pay attention." Gu Ming nodded.

"By the way, the Tangcheng that Daystar invested in was quite good, which gave me the urge to shoot there. After I finish filming my next film, I might go there to shoot one."

"Oh?" Gu Ming's eyes lit up.

"No problem, welcome!"

"Then when we go to Tangcheng to shoot, no matter how much investment is needed, we at Daystar can also invest together with Qujiang Cultural Tourism."

The films shot by Brother Chen Kai lose money at the box office.

But it can be earned in other ways, and it’s quite profitable.

After all, he is famous enough. In his previous life, "Legend of the Demon Cat" was released in 17, with a box office of [-] million, it can be said that he was buried in the cinema at that time.

You must know that the box office champion that year was worth 57 billion!
"Legend of the Demon Cat" didn't even make it into the top ten at the box office, and it wasn't even as high as the box office of "Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom".

But this does not prevent his films from making Tangcheng famous.

Now that the Tangcheng in Chang'an has been built, if he can be roped in to film a movie, it will definitely make Chang'an Tangcheng more famous.

And regardless of what the story of Brother Kai’s movie says, there’s no problem with the aesthetics.

The graphics, lighting, and actors in the movie automatically enhance their appearance.

If you can take pictures of Tangcheng that are beautiful enough, Qujiang Cultural Tourism will pay for it.

"Okay, I'll contact you then." Brother Chen Kai nodded and went to chat with others.

Gu Ming, after chatting for a while, found Jiang Wen, who still looked normal.

"Why didn't you ask me for the script?"

"Not in the mood." Jiang Wen sighed.

“That’s so good, I didn’t write it either.”

"Hahaha." Jiang Wen smiled and waved his hand nonchalantly, "She still hasn't come out, and I don't know how long she will be locked up."

"I have no intention of being both the lead actor and director. Let's wait until she comes out. There's no rush."

"Don't worry, this kind of matter won't matter for long." Gu Ming patted Jiang Wen and stopped talking to him about this topic to avoid making him uncomfortable. Instead, he talked about "Hero".

After the theater was filled with people, Gu Ming, Zhang Yimou and the others went on stage to be interviewed by the host.

But after all, it was not a movie directed by me, and I didn’t have much involvement in it.

Moreover, Zhang Yimou’s reputation in China cannot be overshadowed.

Gu Ming stayed out of the limelight, so as not to be regarded as the kind of person who wanted to be the groom at every wedding and lay in the coffin at every funeral.

He simply replied, "I have confidence in this film and director Zhang Yimou," and then left most of the time to Zhang Yimou, Li Lian, Gong Li and the others.

After all, they are the ones who participated in the filming of the film for nearly a year.

A real person who has experienced it.

"The character I wanted to play at the beginning was actually a mute." Li Lianjie held the microphone and said, "To communicate with people, I have to do it through calligraphy."

"Really?" Zhang Guoli, who was getting closer to Gu Ming and was invited by Daystar to be the host, looked at Zhang Yimou.

"It's true." Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded, "But during the filming, I found that this is really difficult to operate. Our film is not a literary film about a mute protagonist, but a martial arts and commercial film. If the protagonist is mute, it will not only be difficult. When filming, the audience will seem to be stressed, so I will let Li Lianjie speak."

"If I were really mute, I might become the leading actor without a single line." Li Lianlian joked.

"Then what else impresses you?"

"Horse!" Zhang Yimou said.

"I want the horses that Qin Jun rides to be all black, but there are so many pure black horses! They have to be about the same height. If we really get all these horses together, the movie budget will probably increase a lot."

"I had hundreds of horses baked in oil, and finally the effect was achieved."

"By the way, there was a scene of a fight in the woods. We even went to a nature reserve, but we didn't expect that the local department said that not a single leaf on the tree could be picked off."

"Fortunately, local residents have the habit of collecting leaves. We bought them for 60 yuan a bag."

Hearing this, the corners of Gu Ming's mouth twitched slightly.

Although I didn't follow him, and I didn't ask Zhang Yimou, so I don't know the specific situation, but it would be weird to believe you.

The villagers have nothing to do to collect leaves?

Collect things you can find everywhere and dry them.

The only explanation is that the crew picked the leaves to gain a bad reputation, but the local villagers were not afraid. It doesn’t matter what nature reserve you are in, it was just picking the leaves in advance.

60 yuan per bag, which is more expensive than a bag of corn. What can’t be picked?
If it can bring income to local villagers, the local people will turn a blind eye.

But Gu Ming couldn't let himself get into trouble, so he continued to listen to Zhang Yimou's bragging attentively.

"I thought I would finally be able to shoot it, but once I took it, I couldn't do it at all."

"too messy!"

"We had to mobilize everyone to classify the leaves into special grade, first grade, second grade, and third grade."

"The special level is for close-ups, the level two is for close-up shots, the level two is for shots floating in the air in the distance, and the level three leaves are spread on the ground as a background..."

Such a costume blockbuster, with so many big scenes, has too many stories to tell.After picking out a few, the interview ended.

Everyone stepped down.

The picture finally appeared on the screen.

Movies are about stories.

But how much story can there be in the very first clip?It must have been something to look at.

The scene of the Qin army at the beginning of "Hero" immediately left people stunned.

"This scene."

"This picture!"

"This effect is so cool!"

As we watched, everyone forgot the story.

I just feel that every frame of those pictures is an enjoyment.

Even just looking at the pictures is worth the price of admission.

……

"Wow, Sister Bingbing, your place is so beautiful!" Jin Suo sat next to Li Bingbing, looked at Li Bingbing on the screen with envy, and murmured,
"This film will definitely go to the North American market. With Li Lianlian's appeal, the box office will not be low."

"Sister Bingbing, you will be an international movie star from now on."

"I envy you so much! I don't know when I will be able to play a major role in a blockbuster movie like this."

"There will be, there will always be." Li Bingbing said comfortingly, but secretly rolled his eyes, not looking at your figure, how could you play such a role of beating a woman.

Jin Suo on the side heard the perfunctory tone in Li Bingbing's words.

I feel a little depressed.

What kind of cow are you?

Also, doesn’t Director Gu like his type?
It was like that that day, why didn't Director Gu take the initiative?

Isn’t this enough?

Do we still have to take the initiative?
But she is a girl.

With my appearance, I have to take the initiative on my own, so how proactive is Sister Bingbing!

Jinsuo's head suddenly filled with many more pictures.

It's simply unsightly and makes people think wildly.

I couldn't help but wet my eyes.

"Wow, Sister Bingbing, you are so miserable." Jin Suo held Li Bingbing's hand and glanced at the screen, "The death of the Ru Yue played in it was a bit tragic, but it was quite beautiful."

The film continues.

The audience in the audience was attentive.

Brother Chen Kai couldn't help but complain to his wife on the right and his friend on the left, his wife's ex-boyfriend, his witness, and fellow director Teng Wenji.

"This film produced by Yimou has regressed!"

"This should not be at his level. The picture is indeed shocking, but the content is empty and lengthy."

"Literary film or commercial film? They don't look alike!"

"Not even mentioning the connotation, even the story is told in a vague way. An art film shouldn't have such a slow plot."

"It's a pity..."

Brother Chen Kai smacked his lips and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

I originally thought about overpowering you, but I didn’t expect you to make such a blockbuster like this.

There is no sense of accomplishment even if the ground overwhelms you.

Alas, loneliness!
Brother Chen Kai glanced in Zhang Yimou's direction.

There is quite a feeling that if God did not give birth to my brother Kai, the movie will last forever.

Yimou, you are old!

When "The Promise" comes out, I will teach you how to make blockbusters.

The smile on Brother Chen Kai's face became thicker and thicker. After the movie ended, he clapped his hands quite vigorously, but he didn't know who he was applauding for.

The movie ended and the audience began to disperse.

Anthony, who also attended the premiere, was a little excited, "Although my Chinese level still requires reading subtitles, I understood "Hero" through the colors of the film!"

"It's a really good movie."

"Gu, 2000 million US dollars?" Anthony couldn't wait to start negotiating the price with Gu Ming.

"Ah?" Gu Ming raised his eyebrows, "North American distribution rights?"

"Oh, no! If it's a modern action movie by Li Lianlian, the price is fine."

"But this is a Chinese costume film, so 2000 million is for global distribution rights except for your country."

"Forget it." Gu Ming was no longer interested in negotiating the price. The price was much lower than expected.It’s better to sit tight and watch the box office release of “Heroes”.

It will definitely not be you who is anxious then.

"I'll go." Anthony's heart skipped a beat. This is wrong. Shouldn't you bargain?

Try chopping?
Why did you reject it all of a sudden?

Could it be that you have another publishing company?

(End of this chapter)