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Chapter 376 [59] Chinese version of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"!
"Producer Zhang asked me to take a good look at the script of "The Condor"!"

In the elevator, Liu Yifei tugged at her lips while talking to Chen Yu.

Liu Xiaoli stood aside and said nothing. Chen Yu smiled and said: "He told many actresses so, don't take it to heart, but he definitely wants you to participate in the role of Little Dragon Girl, but he has to make sure that he Benefit!"

"I'll call you tonight and ask!"

Liu Xiaoli held her cell phone, looking much more serious than Liu Yifei.

At her level, she actually sees many things more clearly than Chen Yu, but Liu Xiaoli is really surprised that Chen Yu has such a power at his age.

Anyone who really treats him as a 20-year-old college student is really underestimating Chen Yu.

Many times, Liu Xiaoli would talk to him about something unconsciously.

Ding!
At the elevator door, countless reporters immediately gathered around.

Chen Yu hurriedly said: "Auntie, I'm leaving first. I have a dinner party tonight!"

After everyone was introduced one by one, they sat down to order food. Chen Yu had actually been thinking about Zhang Heping and Zhang Qiang. It was not until Feng Xiaogang talked about "Mobile Phone" that Chen Yu finally remembered who these two people were.

This is the giant of the domestic film industry.

"The top leader of the Imperial Capital Cultural Bureau..."

"Zhang Bureau!"

Wang Zhonglei made an appointment for dinner.

"Ju Zhang, Mr. Zhang, please!"

Wang Zhonglei stepped forward extremely politely and hugged Chen Yu tightly.

"I know you, you are the number one performer in China right now!"

5pm, Wangfujing South Beauty.

This old man is currently less than 60 years old. He proposed the concept of domestic Lunar New Year stalls and will also serve as the dean of the Imperial Capital Arts in the future.

It looks very low-key, but it is currently the top spot in the domestic film industry.

He takes care of everyone here.

"Brother Yu, long time no see!"

Although Chen Yu was reluctant, he still patted him on the shoulder symbolically.

"Let me introduce you!"

Zhang Heping laughed and shook hands with Chen Yu. Next to him was Zhang Qiang, the current general manager of Forbidden City Pictures, also named Zhang.

Chen Yu knows the Forbidden City Pictures very well.

Although these people who often appear in the public eye are involved in all kinds of dirty things in private, their surface skills are really better than the others, and their way of dealing with others makes it impossible for others to find the slightest flaw.

Wang Zhonglei's familiar voice sounded. Chen Yu hurriedly stood up and took the initiative to open the box door. Wang Zhonglei, who was about to enter the box, couldn't help but be startled, and then laughed.

The other Zhang Qiang will also be very powerful in the future. He will be the top leader of Alibaba Pictures and the future general manager of China Film Group. If he had not been poached by Lao Ma, he would have succeeded Mr. Han.

After letting the two bodyguards and driver Cheng Peng dine next door, Chen Yu opened the door to the box.

"Director Feng!"

Mr. Xiao Wang's body is really fragrant, and he is completely speechless as a person, making people feel like a spring breeze.

The People's Arts Theater is the first among the three major theaters in the country. Although the Chinese language is excellent, the great thing is the staff and status; in terms of making money and fame, the People's Art Theater ranks first.

Zhang Lan is currently a very successful entrepreneurial woman in both the entertainment and business circles. Her son Wang Xiaofei is the first of the four young men in Beijing and is very popular in the industry.

Zhang Heping, this is the first boss of Forbidden City Pictures. Although he is now the head of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, he was the director of "Party A and Party B", "See You or Not Part", and "Endless" previously directed by Hua Yi and Feng Xiaogang. The company is responsible for the production.

Wang Zhonglei whispered in Chen Yu's ear. Chen Yu was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward: "Hello, Bureau Zhang!"

Chen Yu took two bodyguards to the box where he was picking mulberry seeds.

Chen Yu also waved to Feng Xiaogang, who walked in at the end. Chen Yu was very unfamiliar with the other two middle-aged men brought by Wang Zhonglei.

He can be regarded as a key figure in the entertainment industry and the officialdom. In some directions, he is more capable than Ye Daying.

Wang Zhonglei decided to stay here because he was very familiar with Zhang Lan, the founder of this restaurant chain.

Chen Yu's film company, even Huayi's film department, is not enough in front of it.

"Well, let's go!"

He was the first to arrive, which seemed to be a sign of getting there early.

……

After finally getting to the car, Chen Yu looked at the message on his phone that Wang Zhonglei had sent him yesterday, and couldn't help but said: "Brother Cheng, let's go to eat first, and then go to Wangfujing in the evening after rest!"

After playing with his cell phone for almost half an hour, Chen Yu heard footsteps and laughter outside the door.

This old man's identity is indeed great in the future, and "The Founding of the People's Republic of China" and "Changjin Lake" are all related to him.

The first joint-stock film company in China, it is a unit under the Imperial Television Station, CCTV and the Imperial Government.

At present, this restaurant chain is very famous throughout the imperial capital, and is known as a high-end model of new domestic catering brands. The names of its private rooms are all taken from famous ancient word brands.

The two people parted ways at the elevator entrance, and reporters quickly divided into two camps.

"This is Hua Yi's energy!"

Chen Yu chatted quietly and awkwardly, mainly Wang Zhonglei, Zhang Heping and Zhang Qiang.

Feng Xiaogang kept his head down here, only smoking as a companion.

Chen Yu could only play the role of drinking tea and answering questions.

Soon, the dishes from South Beauty were served, and they were all special dishes. Although it was nothing to the reborn Chen Yu, in 04, when the people of the old imperial capital looked at the Sichuan cuisine in front of them, it was still very novel.

Jiang Shigun fat beef, wheat vegetables with sesame sauce, dried white meat, boiled catfish, fish lip soup...

"Ju Zhang, Mr. Zhang, these are all specialties here!"

"You guys have a taste!"

Wang Zhonglei introduced the restaurant in an elegant manner. Zhang Heping looked very accommodating, and Zhang Qiang next to him also smiled: "This restaurant is quite famous in the imperial capital recently, but I can't eat spicy food, so this is my first time here!"

"I've asked the chef to make it slightly spicy. Mr. Zhang, please try it!"

Wang Zhonglei took the initiative and took the serving chopsticks and picked up a piece of catfish meat for Zhang Qiang.

Seeing Wang Zhonglei's ability to do things like this, Chen Yu only lamented that his success is indeed not an accident; some people work hard and have self-discipline, and some people, like Mr. Wang, are good at being a person and judging the situation.

On the bright side, they look very glamorous, but privately, they are engaged in male theft and female prostitution.

This is the epitome of many bosses in this circle.

After the meal was almost finished, Chen Yu finally understood why Wang Zhonglei wanted to call these two people.

Zhang Heping can be regarded as the benefactor of Feng Xiaogang and Hua Yi; without him, Feng Pants would still be digging coal now. The "Party A and Party B", which is known as the pioneering New Year comedy, was personally directed by Zhang Heping.

He boldly used Feng Pants, which was banned by radio and television at the time.

You must know that at that time, Feng Xiaogang participated in directing or starring in film and television dramas such as "Sorrow", "Chicken Feathers", "Enemies and Sons", and "Back of the Moon". Due to various reasons, he touched the red line, was banned, and was also blacklisted. .

It was Zhang Heping's personal coordination that made Feng Pants what it is today.

Huayi just invested in Feng Xiaogang and made a few pots of gold; when it joined Forbidden City Pictures, the first thing it ensured was that it would not lose money.

This is because the relationship between Forbidden City Pictures and New Film Alliance, the largest theater chain in China, is a one-stop production and distribution process with a front factory and a back store.

The only one that can do this in the future is Wanda Cinema Line.

Wanda may not be able to achieve such perfection because of the lack of professional talents. After all, the success of a film depends on the quality of the film, but it first depends on the opinions of the exhibitor, distributor, and producer. The three must be combined Only by uniting can we first ensure that the movie does not suffer losses.

No matter how great your movie is, no one cares about it without distribution, production, promotion, or schedule.

The Forbidden City can do just that.

Even China Film Group can only distribute films, and they have no control over production or screening. However, with the dawn of the digital age, production has become less and less important, and publicity and screening schedules have become new sticking points.

The one in front of him was the former top leader of the Forbidden City, and currently controls the cultural portal; the other one is the new head, and Wang Zhonglei must of course be fawning over him.

As long as these two win, Hua Yi won't have to worry about making money from the movie.

"Brother Yu, do you still have the copy of "A World Without Thieves" in your hands?"

After almost eating, Wang Zhonglei suddenly asked Chen Yu.

Chen Yu smiled and nodded: "Yes, in my company, I read this novel by Teacher Zhao Benfu and thought it could be adapted into a movie, so I bought it!"

Just listen to this, Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang are the first to not believe it.

More likely, the news media reported that Feng Xiaogang and Zhou Xingchi were competing for the script, and Chen Yu missed him.

But now that the copyright is in Chen Yu’s hands, it would be hypocritical to say more.

"Xiaogang was very optimistic about this book before. How about we make a movie together?"

Wang Zhonglei was smiling there, and of course Chen Yu had no objection: "Okay, I wish I could have asked for it!" "That's what I thought!"

Wang Zhonglei said there: "The three families are taking the lead together. Mr. Zhang's side contributes more, and we in Huayi contribute some people. Brother Yu, what do you say?"

“I want a male first and a female first, it doesn’t matter in terms of investment!”

Chen Yu's words surprised Feng Xiaogang on the side: "Do you have a suitable candidate for the first female lead?"

"Director Feng, do you know that Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is about to shoot a new movie?"

"Which one?"

Everyone here was a little curious.

"The filming of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has already started, and it's also on the domestic news!"

"Oh, I know this one!"

Wang Zhonglei often pays attention to industry news: "The remake of Hitchcock is said to have invested more than 1 million US dollars. Apart from Angelina Jolie, the male lead is Brad Pitt!"

"Director Doug Liman, the one who shot "The Bourne Supremacy"!"

"Yes, Mr. Wang really knows Hollywood!"

Chen Yu flattered him and said: "Originally the male lead was John Depp, the one in "Pirates of the Caribbean", but he was not available!"

"Nicole Kidman, the leading female actress!"

"This movie is a remake of Master Hitchcock's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" which is very classic. If the main plot remains unchanged, with an investment of more than 1 million US dollars, the box office of this new movie next year will definitely be very high. fry!"

Hitchcock is a miracle in the history of film. He has been praised in the industry as the best director in the past century and a master of film art. He has been selected as the "number one among the 100 great directors in history" many times. His historical status and strength are There is no doubt about it.

Just like Chaplin's status in the entertainment industry, it is the honor of the Oscars for them to go to the Oscars to receive awards.

Instead of them being proud of getting Oscars.

To be able to do this in the art field is to truly become a god.

"Does that have anything to do with the "A World Without Thieves" we are discussing?"

Feng Xiaogang asked from the side. This guy was talking a lot here and there. If it weren't for Chen Yu's different status and assets, he would have started to complain.

The famous little steel cannon is no joke.

"Of course it does matter!"

"If "A World Without Thieves" starts filming now, it might be released around the same time as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," or we could release it deliberately late to gain popularity, you know?"

"The story of "A World Without Thieves", in my opinion, is our Chinese version of..."Mr. and Mrs. Smith"!"

"..."

Wang Zhonglei was stunned for a moment, and Feng Xiaogang next to him also opened his mouth.

If Chen Yu said this to Zhang Yimou, Lao Mouzi would definitely sneer at him; but who are Feng Xiaogang and Wang Zhonglei? There is no film art in their eyes, only money!

Why the hell do movies make money, how do I care how they promote them?
"I feel like this is a good way to go!"

Wang Zhonglei said with a smile: "Then the advertising fees for movie promotion will be saved!"

Wouldn't it be enough to just play the Chinese version of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
"Then who are you going to use as the heroine?"

The main movie is being shot by Feng Xiaogang, and he must want to know who will be the female lead.

"What is the most news about me from the outside world now?"

Chen Yu didn't even look at Feng's pants, this guy was just a troll.

In comparison, Wang Zhonglei was still able to talk to him. At least on the surface, he respected him and he was quite qualified.

"Hahaha, Liu Yifei? Really?"

With a snap, Wang Zhonglei couldn't help but clapped his hands: "Wonderful, this is simply wonderful!"

"You two are the only Mr. and Mrs. Smith in China!"

"You haven't played a couple in a movie, right?"

Wang Zhonglei suddenly approached Chen Yu, and Chen Yu nodded: "Yes, no!"

"and--"

Chen Yu felt that he should give Wang Zhonglei some shock and let you see what the box office appeal of screen CP is.

"Liu Yifei and I have two more couple costume dramas to star in!"

"One film invested by our company is "Legend of Sword and Fairy"; and there is also "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" that Zhang Jizhong will be starring in soon!"

"Are the male and female protagonists you two?"

Wang Zhonglei doesn't care what the relationship between Chen Yu and Liu Yifei is. It's better to be boyfriend and girlfriend. News about the two of them being in love is flying all over the world. At this time, everything is extremely popular.

"Xiaogang, I think it's okay!"

Wang Zhonglei said to Feng Xiaogang, and Feng Xiaogang curled his lips: "If you think it's okay, then it's okay!"

It’s not me investing money anyway.

"That's it, the male and female protagonists will be Chen Yu and Liu Yifei!"

"We, Huayi, are here to find the other actors. How do you think Brother Yu should divide this?"

Wang Zhonglei looked at Chen Yu with some amusement. The role was easy to decide, but the final share of the three companies was the most difficult part to discuss.

"What was the decision made between Mr. Wang and the Forbidden City before?"

Chen Yu asked back: "I can also make some investment here!"

Everyone here actually knows that if "A World Without Thieves" is really going to be made and nothing happens after it is released, it will definitely make money.

If the share is less, the profit will definitely be less.

It was impossible for Chen Yu to say that he was filming the film. The people Wang Zhonglei brought proved to him that he had confidence; Chen Yu actually needed to make friends with these people. These are some unspoken rules of the film industry.

Wang Zhonglei's doing this can be regarded as a real introduction to Chen Yu.

All three parties have needs.

The Forbidden City needs movies, Wang Zhonglei needs scripts, and Chen Yu needs resources and channels.

The most important thing is that Feng Xiaogang is definitely more stable than others when he comes to shoot.

"Then Mr. Wang will talk to Mr. Chen, and Director Zhang and I will go out and relax!"

Seeing that Chen Yu and Wang Zhonglei were at a stalemate, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Heping walked out.

The cooperation between the Forbidden City and Huayi has always occupied 10% of the shares, which is regarded as "protection fee"!
They don't need to pay a penny, but they will handle the later distribution, schedule, and screenings; Huayi just needs to make the movie and leave it to them.

There is no need to worry about the rest. This is also the confidence for Huayi to rise in the future.

There is someone behind you.

So no matter how much Chen Yu talked with Wang Zhonglei, it actually had nothing to do with the Forbidden City.

After a meal until around 10 o'clock in the evening, Chen Yu and Wang Zhonglei finally reached an initial agreement. In fact, neither party gave in. In the end, Zhang Heping came forward and gave both parties a step forward.

Neither of us suffers, only half of each other!
That is to say, leaving aside the 10% of the Forbidden City, Chen Yu and Huayi each accounted for 45%!

Looking at Director Zhang's face, Chen Yu and Wang Zhonglei finally reached a cooperation.

Seeing Chen Yu leaving the box, Zhang Heping and Zhang Qiang also left, Feng Xiaogang couldn't help but said: "Isn't he a college student?"

"Does he look like a college student to you?"

To be honest, Wang Zhonglei did not expect that this boy Chen Yu could be so strong. He did not take him seriously at all and was not afraid of feeling anything at all.

Although the current Huayi has indeed not reached the point where he can dominate half of the entertainment industry in later generations and dominate the world with one hand, he is still the big brother in the circle of the imperial capital.

Are you so disrespectful to Big Brother?
"Forget it, that's it!"

"45% is 45%, it's not a loss at all. With Chen Yu's fame, he can at least increase the box office!"

"His Chinese Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I think it's quite fun!"

Wang Zhonglei put aside his grudge and smiled. Feng Xiaogang waved his hand: "These things are all fake. What I am most looking forward to now is Lao Mouzi's new film. The lineup is still incomparable with "Hero". Look Let’s see how much box office we can get in the end!”

"Yes, if the box office is high, then we can still make money by cooperating with Chen Yu!"

"Well, it will start next month, let's watch!"

Feng Xiaogang took a long breath of smoke and waved his hand: "Let's go, this local food is not as delicious as expected!"

"I'll call some waitresses for you, I guess you'll find it delicious!"

"Hahaha!"

Feng Xiaogang grinned with big teeth, and the two of them walked out of the box one after another.

(End of this chapter)