Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

"Haha." Han Sanpin rubbed his nose, ""Red Cliff" is going to be released on July 7th. You are planning to release it on July 16th. Isn't this a conflict? "Red Cliff" is a commercial film, and "Parasite" is a literary film. The film will have a great impact on your box office."

"Ah? That's it." Gu Ming nodded thoughtfully, "It's okay, I'm not afraid. A movie like this is not going to get much box office."

"You're not afraid, I'm afraid!"

Han Sanpin looked bitter.

He is indeed not afraid of other people's artistic films, but that was Gu Ming's artistic film!

The original "The Intouchables" sold $500 million at the global box office.

Is this something that people can’t even imagine if they break their heads?

Who knows if this "Parasite" will be a box office hit?

Yes, this is a Chinese-language literary film.

But what if?

He couldn't stand "Red Cliff" and failed.

"How about we change the time?" Han Sanpin asked tentatively.

"At what time?" Gu Ming asked, "I won the award on May 5th, shouldn't I strike while the iron is hot? But what happened in May, it definitely couldn't be done, and I didn't even dare to publicize it, so let's start There must be at least one month between the promotion and the day?

"That is to say, we will start promoting it in mid-June and release it in mid-July. It's just right."

"Let alone after August, the Olympics will be held by then, and it will be the Olympics at home. Young and old men will all watch the Olympics on TV. Who will still care about movies?"

"When the Olympics are over, the trend of winning awards will have passed, and the day lilies will be cold."

"Look." Gu Ming made a gesture of spreading his hands.

"Old Han, what do you want me to choose?"

"How about it be like "Kingsman", where your theaters only show "Red Cliff"? I'll find a way to find theaters to show my "Parasite"."

"Don't!" When Han Sanpin mentioned this, he felt like his lung tube had been poked, and he felt a little guilty.

No matter what, he couldn't do it a second time.

Besides, if Gu Ming is asked to find theaters to show it, does he still need to look for it?

Daystar Cinemas has made various large-scale investments, mortgaging land and taking loans to build cinemas. Now it has 1000 screens, accounting for % of the cinema market.

In addition, it is difficult for him to break out and force other theater chains, and it is impossible for other theater chains that are not owned by China Film to completely offend Gu Ming.

Maybe, "Parasite" will be shown on 30% of the screens.

What about "Red Cliff"?

I can’t pay any more!

"How about this." Han Sanpin swallowed his spit and asked tentatively, "Will "Parasite" be released in early July? Don't worry, our theaters under China Film Group will fully support this film. In this case, half of Yue almost got all the money he deserved at the box office, and it didn't have much impact on "Red Cliff."

"But this is propaganda."

"Don't worry, we will also contribute, and we will charge you the lowest issuance fee."

"So be it." Of course Gu Ming knew that releasing it together with "Red Cliff" would not maximize his own interests. He said that before to make Han Sanpin give in. When the purpose was achieved, he stopped immediately, "I don't study much. , please don’t lie to me.”

"How dare I lie to you."

"You are our main force in resisting Hollywood movies." Han Sanpin smiled, "Don't worry, we will do what we say."

"It's a deal." Gu Ming and Han Sanpin held hands.

Then Han Sanpin began to look at the ceiling at a 45-degree angle and sighed.

"It's difficult!"

“Hollywood blockbusters are hitting the city every day.”

"In our country, Zhang Yimou has temporarily disappeared. Brother Chen Kai can't help him up the wall, so Feng Pants can still be used as a top."

"Hong Kong Island filmmakers are also more famous than powerful, and their ability to make money is more profitable."

"Fortunately, I have your morning star, otherwise it would be too difficult for me."

"Okay, don't be sentimental here." Gu Ming pouted and stood up, "I have to go back and rest. I have to go to the Olympics tomorrow. It's another busy day."

……

To say you are busy is to be honest.

As we get closer and closer to the Olympics, we still have to rehearse and the psychological pressure is increasing.

In addition to paying attention to big scenes, Gu Ming also had to avoid small mistakes.

For example, when Dayao entered the field, he walked with a little hero.

Gu Ming remembered that the previous life had come and he could not find anyone.

Send someone quickly to find him.

As a result, the director had to cut the camera to other places and wait until the person was found before cutting back.

Sure enough, it is similar to the movie, the three most difficult points are water, animals and children.

So Gu Ming specially sent two of them, and they were responsible for keeping an eye on the child and never left him.

There is also preparation for cooling down.

It doesn't matter to adults, but you must pay attention to children. If you are told to quit, you really have no choice. What can you do to him?

Besides, given the physical endurance, you can’t ask a child to be so persistent!

These are all planned in advance to avoid problems later.

……

A busy month.

On the night of July 7st, Gu Ming took a break from his busy schedule to attend the premiere of "Parasite".

There was no stadium premiere, so I found a movie theater in the Morning Star Cinemas in Beijing and premiered it in the largest hall there.

"Hahaha, we meet again."

Zhang Guoli took the lead on the stage.

"Let's interview the male protagonist first."

"I interview myself."

Zhang Guoli said with a smile, "Actually, why did I take this film in the first place? It's very simple. Director Gu called me and asked me if I could play this role."

"Then can I refuse? I have to play even a small part!"

"Of course, let alone playing a bit part, even if I am the heroine, I think I can give it a try."

As he said that, Zhang Guoli made an orchid finger and looked like the gay guy he was in "The Story of the Screenwriters Department".

Then he pointed to the main creative staff.

"Come on, invite all the creative staff to come on stage."

Amidst the applause, Gu Ming took the lead and walked up to the chairs with the actors.

"How did Director Gu decide to make this film?"

"Get a prize?"

"Haha, Director Gu is really honest." Everyone laughed together, "Then Director Gu has achieved his goal, let's see what award he can get next."

"Are you thinking about winning the Oscar for Best Director?"

"I definitely have the idea. Whether or not I can win it in the end is another matter." Gu Ming pointed to the audience off the stage, "But what I want more is not the Oscar trophy, but the audience's reputation."

"By the way, don't ask me. Everyone is too familiar with me. Let's ask Jing Tian and Song Tie."

Gu Ming pushed the two of them out directly.

Give young people more exposure.

Then you can take a break from your busy schedule and start resting your brain.

After the group of people finished chatting and stepped off the stage, Gu Ming was also in a state of rest with his eyes open. Of course, others are still interested.

It is a Palme d'Or film after all.

The audience may not be able to experience so many techniques and so on, but these things can originally create such a psychological effect on the audience.

It doesn't take long for the audience to feel two words, depression.

Yes, the living conditions of this family seem to be better than many others, but they just feel depressing.

If the family inside is doing something sexy one by one, it can make everyone happy a little bit.

But when the dismissed nanny came back dirty and told everyone that her husband was down there for several years, the laughter never appeared again.

After reading it, it became even heavier.

When I got home and looked at my house, I couldn't help but share it online.

[No wonder I won the Palme d'Or. I was heartbroken when I saw it. Why did I feel that I was the protagonist in it? 】

[The heart-wrenching films I watched before were all local films from rural areas or feudal society. This is the only time I watched an urban film and saw something heart-wrenching. It felt like it was talking about me. 】

[To be honest, I feel like this movie is not talking about our country. After all, a family of four, four working people, and two children can still make money. It feels like it is talking about South Korea. 】

[Same feeling, I also feel like I am talking about South Korea, but I can understand it. If you failed to get into college after taking the exam four times, you must be unwilling to go out to wash dishes and wash dishes, and you have completely given up hope. 】

[Not talking about this, just speaking from the film, I think this is a more attractive film, and it is more enjoyable to watch in the cinema than the previous "Shoplifters". 】

[I only like to pay attention to the young actors in it. Why do I feel that the two young actresses in it are taking the same path that Chen Bing took? I have a hunch that if there is another four-star actress, at least one of these two will be shortlisted. Director Gu is really scary when it comes to praising actors! 】

In the early morning when everyone was a night owl and surfing the Internet, a man wearing sunglasses walked into the cinema when there were few people around, bought a movie of "Parasite", walked into the cinema and sat in the corner, quietly looking at the movie screen.

When the movie was about to start, he couldn't help but curl his slightly protruding mouth.

"Hmph, I want to see what's so good about this movie. It can actually win the second Palme d'Or, or the fourth and third place."

At this point, he took a deep breath, obviously a little angry.

As he watched, he became a little immersed in it and felt a little shocked.

Why can't I make such a good story?

"wrong!"

The man in sunglasses shook his head, somewhat unwillingly, "This film is still not up to par with my "Farewell My Concubine"."

But Gu Ming didn't care about other people's praise or jealousy.

When I got back, I had one idea: plow the land first.

After plowing her a few times, she lay on the bed and sighed.

"Such a large-scale event is really not done by humans."

"Just this once, I won't participate in it anymore, let's leave it all to Zhang Yimou."

Gu Ming couldn't help but admire Lao Zhang's spirit.

No matter how badly the subsequent films were criticized, it is very rare for a person in his 70s to still maintain a strong creative power and shoot one film after another.

"I still prefer to enjoy life."

"By the way, how are your arrangements for the opening ceremony going?" Gu Ming has been so busy these days. Yan Danchen also saw it and asked with concern.

"One word, absolutely!" Gu Ming gave a thumbs up, "Go and watch it live then. It will definitely become the best among the many Olympic opening ceremonies!"

"It's held every four years, and there aren't many Olympic opening ceremonies."

"First!" Gu Ming opened his mouth and said, maybe there are many people in other countries who are very good, but who will let this belong to their own children?

If you don’t praise, is it possible that you still scold?

……

The evening of August 8th.

When every Chinese person is sitting in front of the TV at home waiting for the Olympic Games to start.

Gu Ming and Zhang Yimou were sitting in the control room and commanding.

There was no joy or any emotion at all, only nervousness.

"If we screw up, no matter how many awards we win in the future, we won't be able to restore our reputation." The word "nervous" was written all over Zhang Yimou's face.

"Old Zhang, you have some confidence in yourself." Gu Ming patted Zhang Yimou on the arm, "Besides, when it comes to being scolded, are you still afraid that you won't be able to handle it?"

Zhang Yimou is not like Brother Chen Kai, whose family is in a big movie studio, nor is he a big brother.

In the eyes of those people, he is always unworthy of the spotlight.

Especially after "Red Sorghum" won the award.

How many people praise you, how many people criticize you.

It’s not like those of us who have been exposed to various internal reference films since childhood just got the top three, but we are not in the directing department.

How does this work?

In addition, almost all the right to speak is in the hands of the people in the Beijing circle. It can be imagined back then.

"It's different, it's different. The main reason is that I blame myself." Zhang Yimou smiled bitterly.

"Well, there is still me. I will be scolded with you, so relax."

After all, it was a performance that few people could refute by asking him to wear the title of "National Master", which was originally used to ridicule him.

As for this project, I almost replicated it in my previous life. A group of people also made various optimizations and nipped in the bud the problems that arose in my previous life.

I don't think there will be any problems.

Probably not?

The more he thought about it, the more Gu Ming became nervous.

Yes, blame yourself.

You did a pretty good job in your previous life, but don't let your butterfly wings make a wonderful event go astray, otherwise it will be irreparable.

Hope not!

Gu Ming sat in the command center with an anxious mood until the opening ceremony was over.

A member of the director team walked in.

A serious look on his face.

The two of them felt their hearts skip a beat when they saw it.

"Is nothing wrong?" Zhang Yimou asked worriedly.

"Everything is normal, even perfect!" The man chuckled, raised his right hand and made an OK gesture.

"Good guy, scary people will scare them to death. You kid is so good at making jokes." Zhang Yimou exhaled and couldn't help but pat his chest.

Gu Ming also felt his body relax and sat back on the nearest chair, feeling extremely relaxed.

it is finally over.

From now on, I no longer have to bear such worries.

I have never been so nervous.

Oh, that's not right either.

In my previous life, I was quite nervous when I saw that car crashing into me.

To be precise, I have never been so nervous in my life.

It doesn't matter if he doesn't win the Oscar for Best Director, he has enough awards, and one more is not much.

The box office of the movie is not high, so there is no need to be nervous. I am now the richest man in China. If I can control those stocks, I may become the richest man in the world in the future. How much does the box office cost? (End of chapter)