Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

"Certainly possible!"

Gu Ming made a big cake for both Daniel and himself.

A pie filled with wonderful expectations.

One person achieved a Grand Slam, and the other person achieved three Oscar-winners, and once won them again, both becoming the first people in film history.

Of course, just for a moment, Gu Ming thought of the possibility of failure.

If both of them fail, then why not just go to sleep.

If Daniel fails and doesn't win the Best Actor Award, what does it have to do with him?

And if he prepared two films to compete for the Oscar for Best Director and failed, Daniel successfully won the Best Actor three times.

Those 80% really screwed up Sean Penn.

Thinking that the other party asked him to win the Palme d'Or, no matter how shameless Gu Ming was, he felt a little regretful.

"If this is really possible, I will work with Sean Penn on a film that has the potential to hit the best actor and best director, and see if we can both achieve a grand slam in film history."

Nodding secretly, Gu Ming sat next to him and watched his deputy do his work as a director.

I have just come back, so I am holding on tight and letting my deputy finish shooting today's shooting plan before taking over.

The next day, Gu Ming quickly took over and shot the film completely in half a month.

Then I held a closing party directly at the music venue, and then returned to Los Angeles.

I still have to sit in Los Angeles for a few days.

Some important moments were edited and the rest was left to others.

But you still have to give them instructions and don't let them mess around.

At the same time, Gu Ming also directed others to create the soundtrack clips in this film that impressed him most.

Of course, apart from these things, there will always be things that come up for someone.

After Gu Ming gave instructions on the later stages of the film and made his final trip back to Beidou Star, Sophia came to Gu Ming's office.

"Boss, are you going to prepare another series for the company?"

Sophia smiled and poured a glass of water for Gu Ming, "Our company produces and distributes quite a few films every year!"

"It doesn't need a high box office. A figure of 40 to 50 million in North America is enough, such as the first part of "Saw"."

"Your request is really not too high." Gu Ming smiled, "The company has a lot of series, right? The distribution of my Venus' big productions in North America is also in the hands of Beidou Star."

"Yes, there are quite a few series."

"The ones that can still be filmed now include the "Saw" series, "So You Think You Can Dance", "Hotel Inn", oh, and last year's "Night at the Museum" which surprised the entire Hollywood, but these films except "Chainsaw" "Psycho" is released once every two years, and others must at least follow Hollywood rules. One release is released every three years. If you average it out, there won't be many movies every year."

"And as the series continues to be filmed, we can change the actors, but other costs are increasing, and the profits are no longer that high. Among them, the most profitable "Night at the Museum" cannot change the actors, Ben Stiller's salary It will get higher and higher.”

"Jet Lee's "John Wick" didn't do well at the box office, only 70 million, but apart from these movies, we really don't have anything new!"

"I tried a few low-budget movies, but without your control, I can only barely make back the money."

"I know." Gu Ming was also helpless.

Don’t I want to make tons of dollars in the movie market?

It’s not that I don’t want to, but I really can’t.

In this kind of industry, a box office of 500-600 million a year is enough. If it is any more, it will be too pretentious, and you cannot afford to be attacked by a country.

Gu Ming pinched his eyebrows and said.

"In the second half of this year, I will have two movies released, one artistic film and one commercial film. You have to get these two right first."

"Speaking of a series."

"Wait, let me check." Gu Ming turned on the computer and looked up a work called "Twilight".

There is already news.

Check out The Hunger Games again.

No news yet.

But it’s only been in the past two years. If you write the story in advance, it will easily cause controversy. You can buy it when the time comes.

Returning to the interface introducing Twilight, Gu Ming pointed at the computer screen and said to Sophia.

"Go and buy the rights to adapt it for film and television, and find handsome men and beautiful women to make it."

"But when it is released, you must strictly follow my instructions."

Gu Ming must strictly control the total box office of films released by Beidou Star Entertainment every year.

Avoid irritating Hollywood nerves.

And the "Twilight" series.

It’s really the first time that fans are interested in movies!

In the previous life, no one would have imagined that five such movies would have a combined value of over 3 billion US dollars.

Just like no one expected that "Tiny Times" would reach 4.84 million and break into the top ten of the mainland box office rankings that year.

It's not just a matter of box office.

Therefore, when this film was released in the same year, Beidou Star had to be released without a film that was too strong at the box office to avoid attracting too much attention.

"No problem." Sophia didn't ask any more questions. As long as she could get the project from the boss, as for what the boss thought, she had his own reasons, and she was willing to unconditionally believe in the boss's vision of the movie!

"Okay, I'll take a rest."

Gu Ming closed his eyes.

The time is getting closer, so you have to make some plans.

"Twilight" has to use European and American faces. There's no way around it. It's okay to stay at Beidou Star Entertainment.

But the adaptation rights for the other "Hunger Games" movie are best left to China's Daystar Entertainment.

If you change it, it would be no problem to design a yellow character.

Fortunately, this novel has not been released yet. You can consider asking Li Xiaoping to send someone to talk to the author Susan, buy the adaptation rights, and replace one of the important characters with a Chinese. Not only the price, but everything can be negotiated.

Even if you spend tens of millions of dollars to buy the film and television adaptation rights, it will still be a huge profit.

Not to mention that the author hasn't become popular yet, so he doesn't need that much money.

Just do it, Gu Ming immediately called Li Xiaoping and asked her to send someone to do it according to his instructions.

……

That afternoon, Gu Ming got on the plane back to the capital.

early morning.

Gu Ming got into the car where Yan Danchen came to pick him up.

"I'm finally back." Yan Danchen gave Gu Ming a hug, "How was the filming of this film?"

"Parasite is pretty good. Since you want to take it with you to compete for the Best Director Oscar, it must be good, right?"

"That's natural!"

Gu Ming smiled and said, "After the post-production is completed, I will take you to the United States to see the finished film and let you be the first audience."

"You are the first audience." Yan Danchen shook his head, "Your editor and others have watched it countless times, not to mention you as a director. Before shooting, the final scene of the film is already in your mind. Bar?"

"Hehe." Gu Ming smiled and said nothing. This sentence was indeed correct.

The first step back to the capital is to rest. However, when you want to rest, you can't always get it.

That afternoon, Han Sanpin, who learned that Gu Ming was back, went to Gu Ming's home.

This was Han Sanpin's first time coming to the villa, and he smacked his lips while watching.

"I really envy you!"

"If you want to live in a Chinese-style house, go to a courtyard house. If you want to live in a Western-style house, go to a big villa. If you have money, it's better!"

"Mr. Han, it's boring to talk about this." Gu Ming smiled, "If it doesn't work out, you can come to Venus as a consultant or something when you retire."

Gu Ming's connections are enough, but after all, his age is stuck here, and who would think there are too many of them.

With Han Sanpin's many years of connections in the film and television industry, it would definitely not be a loss to give him a high salary.

"Hey, I'm just telling you." Han Sanpin waved his hand, "Just kidding, I'm so old, I will definitely enjoy life when I retire! What else to do, that's what you young people should consider."

"Sit down, Mr. Han is here, what's wrong?" Gu Ming gave Han Sanpin a cup of tea and asked.

"It's true."

Han Sanpin said a little embarrassedly, ""Red Cliff" will be released in July. Do you have time? Come to the premiere?"

"what?"

Gu Ming was speechless.

I've already been bitten once in my previous life, will I be bitten again this time?

Yes, Wu Baige gave herself face by attending the premiere of her Hollywood movie, but she even returned it!

Moreover.

"I didn't invest in this film either!"

"It's still the one who withdrew its investment midway. Moreover, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games will be held in early August, and the time is getting closer. How can I dare to be distracted by such a big event?"

Seeing that Han Sanpin still invited him, Gu Ming took out his trump card.

"Mr. Han, your ideological consciousness still needs to be improved!"

"Isn't it inappropriate for you to ask me to leave a month before the Olympics is such a big event?"

"Well, it's not appropriate." Faced with Gu Ming's trump card, Han Sanpin couldn't resist it because of his own identity. He had no choice but to drink tea, nodded with a wry smile, and changed the subject.

"How about that movie you made in Hollywood?"

"Is there any hope of pairing it with "Parasite" to make an impact?"

"As to whether there is hope or not, after picking out these two films and considering the current financial crisis, there is hope for winning the best director. But this is not what I want to impact. I can only do my best."

"But if it doesn't succeed this time, I won't be stubborn again."

"At most, I can return a favor and film whatever I want in the future. I'll get the Oscar for Best Director. Give it to me or not."

"Yes." Han Sanpin nodded, "Considering your age, there is no need to be so anxious. Based on your current achievements, you are definitely a legend in film history, one of a kind."

"Stop hating me. Why do I always feel like you're setting me up?"

"Nothing, when are you going to the Olympics?" Han Sanpin asked seemingly casually.

"tomorrow."

"Then you and I will go to the China Film Screening Hall this afternoon to have a look and give us some advice? By the way, I can estimate the box office."

"Here, I'll give you a drink." After saying that, without waiting for Gu Ming to refuse, Han Sanpin picked up the teacup and handed it over with both hands.

"Yes! I was fooled."

Gu Ming smiled, unable to refuse now.

I clinked glasses with him, and then followed Han Sanpin to China Film Studio.

I watched this movie again in my previous life.

Of course, there is also the need to relive the nearly 100-second scene between Zhou Yu and Xiao Qiao.

Gu Ming looked at it and didn't know what to say.

Tony Leung, Tony Leung, how can you always get such roles?

And this time he is in better shape than Tang Wei.

Do you know how many people are sitting on their computer screens watching clips and secretly hating you?

After the 140-minute video was played, Han Sanpin looked at Gu Ming with interest, "How was it? Is there any hope of making money?"

"You've asked me this question many times, right?" Gu Ming frowned, "This is the first big production of the Three Kingdoms type, and there are so many stars to support it. Neon alone can recover a lot of the cost, right?"

"You hadn't watched the movie at that time. Now that you've watched it, you still have this opinion?" The smile on Han Sanpin's face became even brighter.

"Yes!"

"Then how big do you think its domestic box office can be?"

"Um, 250 million should be no problem." In the previous life, this film earned 300 million, but this was not because of his own appearance. There were so many more blockbusters released in the country, and the stars in "Red Cliff" were not as good as in the previous life. With great appeal, Gu Ming was not sure how much he could get, so he gave a conservative answer.

"enough."

"This number is enough." Han Sanpin sighed with a smile and said with emotion. "Wu Baige is really quite good!"

"Yes, it is indeed a bit level."

The director who bankrupted MGM didn't have any skills, so he couldn't have tricked such a big company! "

"But I advise you not to cooperate with him next time. This is a director's advice."

"why?"

"No reason."

This time, Gu Ming didn't bother to give a reason. He didn't listen even if he gave it. I just made a suggestion. It's up to you whether you listen or not.

Just don't cry then.

If I remember correctly, after Bai Ge defrauded MGM into bankruptcy, it defrauded Galloping Pony with "The Wheel", which was billed as the Chinese version of "Titanic".

It spent 4 million and divided it into two parts. As a result, when the first part was released, the box office was less than 14 million in , not even half of "Tiny Times", and the second part was only less than million.

The total cost does not even exceed the production cost.

The founder of Pony just left early, otherwise he might have been sent away by this kind of result.

"what?"

Han Sanpin stared at Gu Ming for a while.

Seeing the seriousness on his face, he turned around and thought for a while, then nodded affirmatively, "Okay, I will never cooperate with Wu Baige again next time."

"Don't make such a guarantee. You also made the same guarantee when you asked me to advise you on how to shoot "Red Cliff". I'm just a suggestion. Don't consider me for whatever you want to do."

"Hey, it's different, it's really different." Han Sanpin shook his head, ""The Promise" failed. It was too tragic. I need to restore a little bit of my reputation. It's different now. Our domestic box office market is getting better and better. I'm still going Why take such a big risk?"

"By the way, I haven't personally congratulated you on winning the Palme d'Or. Congratulations!" Han Sanpin cupped his hands. "I haven't asked you yet. When will you plan to release this film?"

"Mid-July, pick a middle date, July 7th."

"Uh?" Han Sanpin raised his eyebrows, "Don't do this. Isn't it bad?"

"What's not a good idea?" (End of chapter)