Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 313 The actor is not up to standard!
Jijijiji, Mulan weaves by the window.
Mulan, one of the few female generals in Chinese history.

Ordinary women really can't act that way.

Anyway, Liu Xixi doesn’t have the flavor of Mulan. It may be because Disney’s filming was too bad, but the movie is really not that good.

But at that time, Liu Xixi was still studying in the United States, right?
The little girl doesn’t know if she will have the chance to become a fairy in the future.

There probably isn't much chance.

Tao Huimin has been tinkering with Jin Yong's martial arts dramas in the past two years.

The Legend of the Condor Heroes filmed two years ago received good response, and now we have started preparations for the next Return of the Condor Heroes.

After The Return of the Condor Heroes comes The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber. After these are finished, I estimate that there will be no more remakes in China within the next seven or eight years.

There are some rules to remaking a drama, you can’t have too short a time interval between the two, otherwise the effect will be very poor.

It usually takes seven or eight years before a remake is made.

Refresh the audience's cooling off.

Chen Shiping doesn’t care too much about TV dramas, and he cares even less whether certain people will become big stars in the future.

She's not your own daughter, why worry about her?

Just let Tao Huimin take her time to deal with Jin Yong's drama. It shouldn't be a problem for Zhang Da Huzi to help her.

Chen Shiping still has to make the movie well first, and get Mulan out first.

After the filming of Mulan, Zheng Yuanjie and the others should have almost finished writing their fairy tales.

When the time comes to promote it, we can start producing princesses in batches!

Characters like the princess are easy to promote, as their identity and background are very simple and clear, and the audience can empathize with them right away.

Chen Shiping needs to think about superheroes or mythological IP.

It is not an easy task to make the background and system simple so that the audience can understand it and form a series of IP.

Many viewers don’t even understand the historical dynasties, let alone the more complex mythological stories with numerous versions.

Let’s sort out the princess first. Even if we want to film the mythological IP, we can’t do it now.

Special effects are not allowed!

Domestic special effects actually went through a period of detours due to the filming of these mythological dramas.

During the period when mythological dramas were popular, domestic special effects companies were all working on 5-cent special effects.

The character waved his hand and a rainbow appeared, with only a particle light effect and nothing else.

Special effects companies are all studying whose particle light effects are cooler. Mine is colorful!

Mine can blow up big fireworks!

Mine can turn into a big colorful ball!

This is really fucked up. You say it doesn't have any special effects, but there are rainbows flying all over the sky. You say it has special effects, but it's still embarrassing to watch.

The advertisements at that time had the same flavor, 3D digital animation, modeling and a bunch of thesis defense that were unbearable to watch.

Special effects abroad are all pursuing realism, while special effects in China are all pursuing a full screen rainbow.

Such special effects seem to be in line with mythological fantasy, but in fact they are on the wrong path.

It’s not possible for a character to just stand there and swing a knife, and then release a rainbow and that’s considered a special effect.

Very frivolous.

Chen Shiping would not allow Peking University Research Institute to develop in this direction.

Avoid the wrong development path!

Putting the mythological IP aside for now, Chen Shiping is now looking for actors and directors for Mulan.

Chen Shiping, a domestic director who is good at making films about women, thought of Li Shaohong, but she definitely couldn't handle big scenes.

I think Zhang Yimou or Cheng Kaige would be more suitable.

Cheng Kaige's Legend of the Demon Cat is still good. Besides, the poet no longer recites poetry and if he doesn't interfere with the script, the pictures in the movie are still very good.

In the office of China Film Group, Chen Shiping looked at Cheng Kaige, who had just returned from Cannes a few days ago, and asked with a smile: "How is it? Are you interested?"

Cheng Kaige nodded and said, "Yes, but we have to wait until The Emperor and the Assassin is released."

Chen Shiping nodded and said, "No problem. It just so happens that preparing for the film also takes time."

It has been almost two years since Cheng Kaige's father passed away.

The filming of "The Emperor and the Assassin" took more than a year, mainly because we were waiting for the Qin and Han Film and Television City in Chengde to be completed.

A few days ago, Cheng Kaige took Jing Ke to Cannes again.

Cannes gave Cheng Kaige a double yolk egg, the Jury Prize and the Technical Grand Prix.

He was not awarded the Special Jury Prize or the Palme d'Or.

I guess Cannes is reluctant to give him the Palme d'Or, and is worried that Cheng Kaige will run away.

Cannes now wants to support young directors, and old guys like Cheng Kaige and Zhang Yimou are no longer obedient.

They were all led astray by Chen Shiping!
Cannes makes me angry just thinking about it!

The key is that the Asian International Film Festival is now earlier than Cannes!
Many Asian directors don’t come to Cannes anymore.

You can’t attend Cannes if you attend other film festivals. When comparing the two, directors from Asia think it’s more cost-effective to come to the Asian International Film Festival!

The chances of winning an award are great, and the current film trading market of the Asian International Film Festival is also quite large.

So, join the glorious evolution!

Get rid of the control of European and American movies!
Many directors in Asia, Africa and Latin America have this awareness and have launched new wave movements in their own countries.

Now that there is a better platform, why not join it?

Chen Shiping has no objection to Cheng Kaige's participation in Cannes. This is just his inner demon.

He smiled and asked, "What do you think about the script?"

Cheng Kaige was stunned for a moment and asked, "Can I participate in the script?"

"Tell me what you think." Chen Shiping didn't say anything final.

Cheng Kaige thought for a moment and said, "I think Hua Mulan is a representative of the awakening of female consciousness and the resistance against feudal patriarchy. The focus should be on this aspect."

Chen Shiping: “.” It’s unnecessary to ask this question!
It’s true that the film is highly praised, but Mulan is mainly a children’s movie!

Too adult topics don't make the movie better.

Chen Shiping coughed and said, "That's right, but my idea is to show Mulan's growth and transformation, without too many extra elements. The more things are shown, the more confusing the movie will be."

Cheng Kaige smiled helplessly and couldn't help but said, "Then why are you asking me?"

"You're the director, so I have to ask for your opinion."

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "You are right, but it cannot be used as the theme of the movie. Mulan is mainly aimed at young audiences, so it is better to keep it simple."

Cheng Kaige nodded and asked curiously, "Do you have any other plans later?"

"That's right, so we must not deviate from this direction from the beginning, and praise and extol Hua Mulan's qualities, and not criticize the historical system too much."

"It's a pure commercial model. Don't create it in the direction of an art film, right?" Cheng Kaige thought for a moment and continued, "Then I roughly understand what you mean. By the way, what do you think about the actors?"

Chen Shiping smiled and asked, "Do you have a candidate?"

"I think Zhang Ziyi is pretty good. Her performance in Uncharted was pretty good."

"Zhang Ziyi, she's going to be filming Uncharted 2, so there might be a scheduling conflict. Let's find someone else."

Cheng Kaige then remembered that the Beijing Film Studio had already begun preparations for the second part of Uncharted.

The director chosen was Zhang Yimou again, which actually surprised Cheng Kaige.

I didn’t expect Zhang Yimou to take on Uncharted after all, it was a movie that someone else had already made.

If the second part is not as good as the first one, I will be criticized to death.

If it's better than the first one, no one will think it's his work. It's obviously a thankless task.

Cheng Kaige thought for a moment, looked at Chen Shiping and asked, "Who do you want to play the role?"

"Li Xiaoran." Chen Shiping said with a smile.

"Li Xiaoran is okay too." Cheng Kaige was not very satisfied. He felt that Li Xiaoran had a silly temperament.

Li Xiaoran doesn't look miserable now. In fact, if anyone else goes through the things she has gone through, it would be very miserable.

The environment has a huge impact on people!
Li Xiaoran is now like a fool, heartless all day long.

Laughing happier than anyone else!
Cheng Kaige asked again: "Where is the male lead?"

"Chen Kun, this guy is not good enough to play the leading role, but he is quite good in supporting roles."

Cheng Kaige also nodded in agreement, saying that Chen Kun’s appearance was indeed not suitable for playing the leading role.

Chen Shiping is not talking nonsense. In fact, if you think carefully about Chen Kun's works, you will find that the memorable characters are not the only protagonists.

There are either two male leads or a female lead as the male lead, and there are almost no hit dramas that can carry the main cast alone.

This is a very strange actor. He has many representative works, but he gives people the feeling of being just a supporting role.

Like Fog, Painted Skin, Balzac and the Little Tailor, Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate, Ghost Blows Out the Light
In short, in Chen Shiping's opinion, Chen Kun is not destined to be the leading male role.

He is quite suitable to be the male lead of the heroine.

If he had to take the lead alone, Chen Shiping would not have chosen him.

Cheng Kaige thought for a moment and said, "Chen Kun's performance in Uncharted Waters was just so-so. I would rather find a talented actor to complement Li Xiaoran."

"It's not impossible. Who do you want to find?"

"Mr. Hu, he's pretty good."

Chen Shiping said helplessly: "Why are you all staring at Hu Jun? This guy is getting uglier and uglier."

Cheng Kaige couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hu Jun is more masculine, while Li Xiaoran is a little weaker. The comparison can highlight the growth and transformation you mentioned."

"Okay, I'll ask later."

In the office, Chen Shiping and Cheng Kaige chatted for a while and then left together.

It’s time to get off work!
Chen Shiping still has to go see Chen Hong.

She went to Beidaihe and stayed there for a while but felt bored, so she came back yesterday.

Chen Shiping didn't know what to say to her, he was just torturing himself.

When Chen Shiping drove to Chen Hong's place, the nanny had just left and she was looking at the soup in the kitchen.

"Aunt, please sit down." Chen Shiping was worried when he saw her standing there with her bulging belly.

I'm eight months pregnant, how can I go to work?

Chen Hong put down the spoon and said with a smile: "It's okay, just move around. I'm afraid you won't be used to the soup that Auntie stewed."

Chen Shiping walked over and helped her out and sat her on a chair before saying, "I won't die if I drink less, so you just need to take care of her obediently now."

Chen Hong hummed, holding her belly and said, "I went to the hospital for a checkup today, and everything was normal. The doctor said the fetus is developing well."

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "That's good. Please sit down first. I'll go get dinner."

"Then be careful not to get burned. The food is ready and warming in the steamer."

"Don't worry, this little thing can still be done well."

After a while, Chen Shiping brought out the food.

However, Chen Hong's stomach is too big now and it is inconvenient for her to eat, so Chen Shiping has to serve her.

He didn't think it was a bother. He didn't come here every day. If he was being pretentious, he would be really shameless.

Chen Hong ate in small bites, looked at Chen Shiping and asked, "What would be a good name for the child?"

"It must be Chen Shaoyu." Chen Shiping said with a smile.

Chen Hong felt it was okay, but a little perfunctory, not as attentive as Chen Xiulin.

"Have you thought about it seriously?"

"Of course I thought about it seriously."

"Why do you feel so casual?"

"Shaoyu is very particular, young and promising, with a noble bearing!"

Chen Hong then nodded with satisfaction. This sounded quite suitable for her sister Xiulin's name.

It seems that she has put her heart into it. Chen Hong doesn't want to become a regular employee anymore.

I didn't make a fuss when I first got pregnant, so there's no need to make a fuss now.

Chen Hong also wanted to make a fuss at that time, but when she was found out she was pregnant, Chen Shiping had just been transferred to China Film Group and was busy with the release of Uncharted.

Chen Hong didn't dare to make a fuss. The higher-ups attached so much importance to this movie. If she did, Chen Shiping would be ruined.

Why is she making a fuss when Chen Shiping ruined her?

Sometimes Chen Hong wondered if Chen Shiping was counting the days on purpose!
Otherwise, why wouldn’t I have gotten pregnant so many times before, but I happened to get pregnant at that time.

Chen Hong knew that Chen Shiping always thought three steps ahead before doing anything.

Just look at his career development layout and you will know.

But I didn't expect that he could also calculate things like having children!

However, this is just Chen Hong's own guess, and she can't say for sure whether it is true or not.

After all, the tadpoles won't listen to Chen Shiping.

After the two of them finished their meal, Chen Hong couldn't help but ask, "Has Tao Huimin been in a cold war with you during this period?"

"No." Chen Shiping changed the subject and asked, "When is the due date?"

"It was in late August and early September." Chen Hong continued to ask, "Did you have a fight?"

Chen Shiping asked with a smile: "So do you want to have a fight or not have a fight?"

Chen Hong leaned on Chen Shiping and said, "I hope you guys can quarrel, but not too much!"

"Looking forward to a divorce, right?" Chen Shiping said helplessly, "It's good to be three people. We've been through this for so many years."

Chen Hong curled her lips. It’s because of these three people that they are annoying after so many years!
I can't bear to break it up, and I don't want to let Chen Shiping go, but it would be uncomfortable if I didn't break it off. This has been going on for ten years.

We really can't separate now. The longer we are entangled, the harder it is to separate.

Now that the baby is about to be born, why think so much?

Just live your life in confusion like this.

Chen Hong felt that Tao Huimin should think the same way. Since they already had a child, divorce was impossible.

I would never give Chen Shiping to Chen Hong, otherwise I would be so angry.

Anyway, Chen Hong is reluctant to let go now!
Chen Hong suddenly sat up, looked at him and asked, "My child and I have no legal status, what are your plans?"

"I'll set up a company and a fund in Hong Kong. Don't worry, when Shaoyu grows up, I will support him in whatever he wants to do. I won't be partial!"

Chen Shiping solemnly assured that women are most sensitive at this time. Feelings are feelings, and reality is reality.

Chen Hong couldn't help but ask, "Who's going to take over your job?"

Chen Shiping: “.” I don’t even plan to work until retirement!

"It's not impossible, but that's a matter of decades later. Let's talk about it then."

"Anyway, you can't be partial. Don't think I don't know that you like your daughter more!"

"Of course, don't worry!"

(End of this chapter)