Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

"Hey hey hey..."

Jiang Wen suddenly laughed, "Don't say you don't believe it, I don't believe it either."

"We have just finished rough editing. When the film is completed, it will have to be during the Chinese New Year."

"At that time, we have to go through censorship and publicity, and the release will be in mid-June next year. We can not only enjoy the dividends of the domestic film protection month from June 6th to July 10th every year, but also enjoy a wave of summer movies. How? Sample?"

"Okay." Gu Ming nodded and rolled his eyes at Jiang Wen.

"I was really not disappointed."

"I'm just telling you, when did you become so fast?"

"Is that still you?"

"It's me." Jiang Wen confirmed.

"I guess that's not you."

"I said that's not me." Jiang Wen suddenly burst out laughing, "The lines in your script are really amazing. I can guarantee that when this movie is released, many people on the Internet will definitely use the lines in the movie. Lines!”

"You don't need to say that?" In the eyes of netizens, it is an existence that needs to be applied for World Heritage status.

"What a look!" Jiang Wen snorted, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about your cartoon. Is it really that profitable?"

"I'm telling you, if you release it around Christmas, it will coincide with Feng Pants' film on December 12th."

"Oh, so what?"

"Domineering!" Jiang Wen gave a thumbs up again, and then said sincerely, "Hey, Lao Gu, I am serious to you."

"I admit that in terms of global box office, he is indeed far behind you. You can't even see his back."

"But in the domestic box office, this is also a strong competitor. After so many years of accumulation, "Assembly" released at the end of last year reached 2.8 million, almost reaching million."

"This year's "If You Are the One" will have to be collaborated with Ge You, my long-time partner. Feng Pants + Ge You + New Year's Eve, tsk tsk tsk, it's enough for you to drink."

"Haha, let the storm come more violently." Gu Ming raised his eyebrows at Jiang Wen slightly arrogantly.

"If You Are the One" is indeed a strong rival.

But there is absolutely no need to panic!

An anime and a comedy, is there any conflict?

Well, even if there is a conflict, don’t I still have Daystar Cinema?

After Gu Ming relaxed loan restrictions, and with many large-scale investments and slow-recovery films, he basically did not contribute much money. He only attracted others to invest at a premium, occupying the share in vain, and investing the excess money in theaters. Today's Daystar Cinema chains still account for 20% of the screens.

And Wanda, who has a good relationship with me, since you want to enter the film and television industry and are also ambitious about going overseas, are you embarrassed not to give me a favor?

And Han Sanpin asked him to choose between himself and Feng Pants. There was no point in choosing.

Not to mention other theater chains.

Why did I invest so much in a theater chain?

Who can compete with you in a movie?

Huayi is not weak, but it is not enough to compete with Venus.

Gu Ming even suspected that even if "If You Are the One" were released in theaters, the Wang brothers would not complain openly.

You may secretly complain in your heart, waiting for revenge in the future, but why should a film company that is de-filming be afraid of his revenge?

If that's the case, then it's fine.

"It seems you are very confident!"

"Then I'll be fine."

"Let's go!" Jiang Wen patted his butt, "Go back and continue editing and post-production. This film won't win awards, but I have a feeling that it might hit the box office record!"

"I want them to know that I, Jiang Wen, am back."

When he reached the door, Jiang Wen suddenly turned around and said, "Hey, you said you wouldn't invest in my film, were you kidding me?"

"Look at you? It's okay if I don't invest. I'm planning a big project worth tens of billions recently, and the financial pressure is a bit high." Gu Ming came up with his usual excuses, and then asked with a smile, "Are you and Are you not very happy to cooperate with me? After all, I am suppressing your budget and cannot let you use your talents wantonly! I am still an expert and cannot operate at all."

"no!"

"Absolutely not." Jiang Wen waved his hand, "It's so easy for you to give me money! At least you don't have to worry about withdrawing your capital."

"I'm not unhappy at all."

"It's just not easy."

"Lao San! Lao San!" Gu Ming stared at Jiang Wendao.

"I'm Lao Jiang." Jiang Wen laughed, "No kidding, if I don't give you a share of our relationship, am I still a human being?"

"Tell me, how much do you want?" Jiang Wen patted his chest, "You tell me the number, and I can guarantee that I will leave you enough share in each film."

Gu Ming actually wanted to say zero.

Once "Let the Bullets Fly" succeeds this time, Jiang Wen will definitely be like a dragon in the sea. There will no longer be a shortage of people to invest in him, and he will not let people constrain him in movies. And he will only There is a result: everyone loses money.

It's not bad that he managed to dodge.

But this doesn't seem to be a good idea. Although Jiang Wen's previous films all lost money, they didn't lose much. If you invest less, you won't lose much. Through Daystar's layout in the entire industry chain, you can make money back. You can also maintain a relationship.

For this favor, Gu Ming simply gave him a favor that was enough to make Jiang Wen feel guilty.

"If "Let the Bullets Fly" is successful, you will definitely have no shortage of investment in the future. I will only hold 5%."

"If you fail, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to find investment. I will continue to invest in you!"

"Tsk..." Jiang Wen's eyes flickered, "What you're doing makes me want to commit myself to you."

"roll!"

"Okay!" Jiang Wen closed the door directly.

"Hey, I finally got rid of it." Gu Ming returned to his chair and looked at the ceiling contentedly. "From now on, let's leave this money-losing business to other people who love the film and television industry."

It seems that Jiang Wen had a background in "Let the Bullets Fly", which was enough for him to spend more than ten years without worrying about investment.

……

I'm in a pretty good mood.

Gu Ming left Kai Mingxing and returned home.

When I got home, I saw Yan Danchen playing with a red invitation-style thing in his hand.

"Hey, where are the invitations?" Gu Ming sat next to Yan Danchen.

"It's not an invitation from me, it's from our old classmate, Zhao Zhetian. Didn't she study as a graduate student in the directing department under Beidian teacher Tian Zhuangzhuang? It was handed over to me suddenly today. I don't plan on making a big deal out of it. It's just in my hometown." Have a meal.”

"Oh? Who is your husband?" Gu Ming glanced curiously.

The surname is Huang.

"He is a rich man from Po County." Yan Danchen added.

"Oh." Gu Ming nodded.

It appears the trajectory has not changed.

Still with that one.

I'm afraid the final outcome won't be much different.

After thinking about this, Gu Ming said, "You should go and attend. After all, you are a college roommate. I won't go. I'm too busy. Just don't be polite."

"Well, I already told her you can't go."

"You still understand me." Gu Ming nodded. Yan Danchen still knew him well and was obedient enough. However, to ensure safety, he couldn't help but remind her, "Also, you should not have any financial dealings with her. Not to mention setting up a company in partnership or anything like that.”

Gu Ming was a little worried about the person who would drag Yan Danchen to participate and take his own banner by the way. After all, he is also the richest man.

There's no guarantee that no one will call me "Gu Daddy" in the future. His popularity is soaring.

When the time comes to find out that Yan Danchen is partnering with her to open a company, she will not be able to clean herself up even if she jumps into the Pacific Ocean.

"I know."

Yan Danchen didn't know why Gu Ming was always on guard against her college roommate and friend, but she knew that Gu Ming would not harm her.

Even if he sells all his wealth, it won't be enough for Gu Ming.

In this case, she chose to obey.

"Hey, you said she actually went to the directing department. It feels like everyone wants to be a director in the end!"

"You are really smart. You became a director in your freshman year."

"Aren't you smarter!" Gu Ming hugged Yan Danchen, "You were able to win over me as a director in my freshman year, and it didn't even enter the market."

While muttering, Gu Ming thought of the movie adaptation of that person's work.

"To Youth".

"It's better to let Daystar film it and get rid of it. For your graduation film, find another one."

No way, I started the youth movie trend a few years in advance. By the time you make it, the day lily might be almost cold.

Moreover, I also dislike Zhao Youding very much.

Just right, kill two birds with one stone.

Besides, if I remember correctly.

Before "Those Years" was released, I had asked my subordinates to collect the copyrights of all youth novels on the market, and I have been keeping an eye on them ever since.

The copyright of the original novel "To Our Mortal Youth" may be in the hands of Daystar.

Even if the other party wants to take a picture, he can’t!

However, Gu Ming was not sure about this yet, so he went to Daystar Copyright Library to confirm it the next day.

After confirming that he was there, he returned to the office with the original novel.

Then a phone call was made to his general, Guo Fan, who had made two youth films for himself.

Guo Fan rushed over.

"I want to make a movie with you." Gu Ming got straight to the point.

"Mr. Gu, it's not that I don't want to take pictures, I'm just too busy!"

"I want to learn more about "Gravity"."

"Don't you know what movie it is?" Gu Ming picked up the book and put it in front of him, then asked.

"I want to follow the Hollywood staff on the crew and learn how to make science fiction films." Guo Fan scratched his head sheepishly, "I still want to make science fiction films."

A director who doesn't want to make science fiction blockbusters is definitely not a good youth film director.

"Oh." Gu Ming put down the book almost instantly.

First of all, the twisted melon is not sweet.

Secondly, it is more important for him to focus on his own film and the future "The Wandering Earth" series.

It’s a youth movie, who should I look for to film it?

Just for training new people.

However, such a director who has made two youth films still has to be used. Gu Ming immediately said, "Then you hire a producer and keep an eye on it for me when the time comes. This is another one of your old profession. Youth movie.”

"no problem!"

"Okay, go ahead and keep an eye on the preliminary preparations for Gravity. Report to me if you have any questions."

"Yes." Guo Fan left respectfully.

Gu Ming stood up and took out a document.

The above are all files of young directors who have considerable potential and have been collected in advance by relying on their past life memories.

"Since Guo Fan doesn't want to do it, let's recruit someone to take over."

"Let me be healthy, who should I use?"

"A little bit of beans..."

"Nod, it's you!" Gu Ming found someone from the crowd, and then called Liu Yan directly, "Go and find this person for me!"

After a while, a young man in his twenties, wearing black-rimmed glasses and a mustache on his chin walked in.

Seeing Gu Ming, there was a nervous smile on his face, "Mr. Gu, are you looking for me?"

"sit."

Gu Ming looked down at this person's file, "In 02, I made the movie "Five Good, Bad and One Good". In 06, a short film won the Best Short Film Director Award at the University Student Film Festival. In 07, I joined the company, and in 08, I I filmed the movie "Let Me Believe in You"."

"It's not bad, Han Yan."

"In view of your performance and your hard work in the company, I have decided to give you an extra burden and give you the task of directing a movie. Do you have the confidence?"

"Yes!" Han Yan stood up from the sofa, unable to suppress the smile on his face.

He knew that his opportunity had come.

Like the one he filmed before, he had never even met Director Gu.

This time Gu Ming found him personally, which meant that Director Gu had high hopes for this film.

As for the script with a theme that Gu Ming valued, needless to say, the final results?

Apart from Jiang Wen’s movies, which one has lost money?

He had a feeling that he was about to become a famous director like Guo Fan.

He is also very confident about this matter.

Guo Fan can do it even as a layman.

He graduated from the Department of Film and Television. Although he studied Chinese drama, he is still an insider, right?

Guo Fan can do it, why can’t I?

"Don't be so happy, keep a normal mind."

"Guo Fan is the producer of this film. He is a veteran of youth films. You should discuss it more with him and don't be too self-assertive. When you succeed, there will be times when I will let you take full responsibility."

"it is good."

"In addition, the male protagonist should try to find someone from the company." It is impossible for Gu Ming to use Zhao Youding.

"The first girl is Song Tie, the second girl is the school belle, let's use Jing Tian." In comparison, Song Tie's acting skills are better, and which of the two is more like a school belle, it is the latter.

They were the two actresses in the original film.

What can we do with outsiders instead of using our own people?

If you have such an opportunity, of course you should support the newcomers in the company!

As for whether the roles fit or not, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Anyway, it's a youth film with a low investment. This kind of thing doesn't need to be so stuck, it just has to be enough.

If Zhen Ka is so dead, how could Wu Dianwang in his previous life be able to act in "To Youth: So You're Still Here"?

Su Yunjin, why should I pay back what you owe me here?

The lines are clearly out of character.

"No problem." Han Yan agreed honestly. Before the excitement was over, something crucial came up, "Mr. Gu, where is the script?"

"This novel." Gu Ming pushed it out, "You go find the screenwriter and Guo Fan to study and write the script together. Then give it to me to take a look. If there are no problems, you can start preparing the crew and prepare for filming. ." (End of chapter)