China Entertainment: Starting from 07 Kuainan

Chapter 547 The alternation of old and new
End of March. Star Media held another press conference on the eighth floor. There were more than a hundred media present today.

Marriage!

The marriage between Star Media and Director Zhang Yimou’s studio!
As one of China's most well-known film directors, it goes without saying that Lao Mouzi's signature is a must-have.

What is even more inspiring is the process of his success.

After graduating from junior high school in 68, he went to work in rural areas of Shaanxi Province and later became a worker. In 78, he entered the photography department of Nortel to study.

During his college years, Lao Mouzi's talent was fully demonstrated, and he was one of the three most talented people in the photography department along with Hou Yong and Lu La.

At that time, his classmate Gu Changwei was still under the aura of the three of them.

In 82, Lao Mouzi officially graduated. At that time, the assignment was still guaranteed. The "unlucky" Lao Mouzi and four top Nortel students including Zhang Junzhao, a graduate of the directing department, were assigned to the Guangxi Provincial Studio.

From Yanjing to Guangxi Province, it is no less than distributing to the frontier.

Tian Zhuangzhuang felt sorry for Zhang Yimou's talent, so he ran to beg his mother to let Lao Mouzi stay in Beijing.

Across provinces.

Director Tian, ​​who cherishes his talents, wanted Lao Mouzi to stay in Beijing, but the back door was not open, so Lao Mouzi could only go to Guizhou Province with a few alumni.

It is simply impossible to direct like Lu Yang and Guo Fan for two or three years.

Win, step into the circle.

In the early years, there was a serious queue in the director circle in terms of qualifications. If you wanted to direct a movie, if you didn't have particularly strong qualifications, it would take at least ten years to get started.

As we all know, Nortel’s Class of ’78 has produced many famous directors and celebrities. Among the students in this class, Tian Zhuangzhuang has the most qualifications.

A year later, "One and Eight" became a hit.

His father was the first director of Beijing Film Studio, and his mother played Sister Jiang and was one of the 22 biggest movie stars in New China.

Lose and waste ten years.

While other students were still struggling to complete their qualifications, Director Tian had already made a short film, shot by three talented people from the photography department: Lao Mouzi, Lu La, and Hou Yong.

His ex-wife, Miss Hong, lived in Shijia Hutong when she was a child.

Lao Mouzi was photographed by Brother Kai and filmed "Yellow Earth".

Fortunately, Xicai, the director of Gui Film Studio at that time, approved the request of the four top students from Nortel and set up a youth film crew in order to retain them.

The best alley in Yanjing.

After the short film was finished, Director Tian obtained another amount of funds and went to Nayun to shoot "Red Elephant".

"One and Eight" became a hit. Although Zhang Junzhao, the director who shot this movie, was successfully promoted to director, it was Lao Mouzi who benefited the most.

Chen Daomin, who plays the role of the chief of the anti-rape department, also rose to prominence.

Brother Kai was able to make movies quickly, of course because of his roots and Miaohong. His father was a director at Beijing Film Studio and he studied at the prestigious Yanjing No. 4 Middle School.

Before graduation, Director Tian has already shot four films in a row, setting a historical record for Nortel students to make films.

In order to make a movie, Lao Mouzi, Zhang Junzhao and others issued military orders. If the movie failed, they were willing to work as director assistants and photography assistants for ten years.

A big gamble.

One kilometer to the west is the Forbidden City, and one kilometer to the south is Chang'an Street.

I can’t write down who lived there specifically.

While filming "Yellow Earth", Lao Mouzi was highly valued by Wu Tianming, director of Xiying Film Studio, and filmed "Old Well". With his outstanding acting skills, Lao Mouzi won the Best Actor Award at the Tokyo Film Festival.

Then, in 87, Lao Mouzi made Mo Yan's "Red Sorghum".

Become famous in World War I!
Shock the world.

Because of this drama, Lao Mouzi and Gong Li got married smoothly.

From photographer, to actor, to director, Lao Mouzi relied on his personal ability to complete the triple jump in just a few years.

Among the five generations of directors, the one Lu Yuan admires the most is Lao Mouzi.

In his mind, Lao Mouzi was one of the best directors, and the later "Man Jiang Hong" was just a product of coercion.

Huanxi Media, the main controller of "Man Jiang Hong", has a great background.

Boss Dong entered the film investment industry in 94, including Lao Mouzi's "Speak Well", Jiang Wen's "The Japanese Are Coming", Feng Pengteng's "Endless", Kai Ge's "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin", Li Min's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" , Tian Zhuangzhuang's "Spring in a Small Town", Gu Changwei's "The Beginning of Spring" and other movies, he has appeared in them.

In addition, Chen Kexin, Wang Jiawei, Chai Zhiping and others are all deeply bound to Boss Dong. Being so versatile, Boss Dong joked that he had no background.

Lu Yuan doesn't care whether others believe it or not, but he believes it anyway.

Previously, Boss Dong also wanted to cooperate with Xingchen Media, but Boss Lu did not want to get involved in that matter.

How can I board the Titanic casually?
As for Xu Guangtou, I don't know what conditions Boss Dong gave him. This guy is very close to him.

It is estimated that Bald Xu will fly away soon.

Lu Yuan was not angry at all about this.

Everyone has his own ambitions.

Xingchen Media is not just sitting there, and it doesn’t do anything like the black and white media.

Good gathering and good dispersal.

After all, Baldy Xu has also brought a lot of achievements to Xingchen Media, so just leave.

There are still a few years before the Titanic sinks, and during this time, Baldy Xu will not make less money.

What's next?

Boss Lu didn't bother to care.

There is no stopping a moth from flying into a flame.

The moment he signed Xu Guangtou, he was ready to fly away.

……

The next day.

The news of Lao Mouzi's marriage to Star Media made headlines in all major entertainment media.

10 movies in 7 years!
The first movie "Shadow", with an investment of 2 million, is expected to start filming this year or next year.

This is the first time that Lao Mouzi has taken charge of the guide tube after the supernatural crisis, which naturally attracted a lot of media attention.

After all, Lao Mouzi’s brand is still very bright.

Almost never missed a beat.

Lao Mouzi has always wanted to make the movie "Shadow", but his previous collaborator Zhang Weiping didn't want to make this kind of movie.

What ancient 'double' story?

What Shakespearean tragic drama story?
From the name to the script, everything reveals the flavor of being a hit. The key is that it is a period film, so the investment cost cannot be low.

Not a low-budget movie like "Hawthorn Love."

and so.

The story of "Shadow" has been kept at the bottom of the box. Xingchen Media signed Zhang Yimou with this condition.

No matter what Lao Mouzi wants to shoot, with a budget of less than 200 million, Xingchen Media will directly invest in it without interfering in the creation or casting.

Play whatever you want.

In other words, investing in "Shadow" is approximately equal to the signing fee. After the movie is released, the cost will be recovered as much as possible.

The loss is the signing fee.

After filming, there is no problem for Lao Mouzi to make the remaining films he wants, but his freedom is not that great.

Budget, script, casting, etc. are all subject to supervision and review by the production center.

Regarding "Shadow", in addition to the 200 million investment, Boss Lu also wanted to make a "guest appearance" with zero salary. He said it was a guest appearance, but in fact he was one of the leading actors.

Just like Space Wolf, he went from a guest appearance to a starring role.

However, he is not playing the male lead.

The main thing is that Lu Yuan doesn't have time. This year and next year, his main task is touring, and he doesn't have that much time to spend with the crew.

The male lead is still the same as in the original time and space, played by Deng Chao.

Deng Chao was not an actor recommended by Xingchen Media, but the starring role designated by Lao Mouzi himself.

(End of this chapter)