Entertainment: From the Octagon to the big screen

Chapter 136 - Resources, favors, entanglements between several parties (please follow up)

Zeng Maojun, President of Wanda Culture Group, handed the reply letter just presented to him by the administrative secretary to Chen Hongtao, the CEO who was sipping tea across the desk.

"Emmanuel, on behalf of Chen Yu, declined the invitation to star in "Worry-Free Grocery Store" that we sent yesterday morning." Zeng Maojun touched the tip of his nose and said sadly.

Chen Hongtao rubbed the delicate purple sand tea cup and muttered with a very calm expression, "An unexpected choice."

After all, at this stage, Chen Yu is focusing on investing in European and American movies, so he probably won't appear on the domestic big screen in the short term.

Moreover, Chen Yu's role in "Jieyou Grocery Store" is somewhat "rigid", which inevitably gave Chen Yu the illusion that Wanda was coaxing him into the game through Reba.

"Tell Yinghuang later that there is no need for a second round of testing. Although Emmanuel declined politely, the meaning behind his words was quite firm."

Zeng Maojun felt that his move was too hasty because there was not enough preparation in the early stage.

Chen Hongtao stretched out his hand to add another cup of tea, then turned sideways and glanced sideways at the door, and then said in a low voice that this mess could only be blamed on the tightness and jamming above.

In fact, inviting Chen Yu to participate in "Worry-Free Grocery Store" is purely a "signal" sent by Wanda Group to have further contact with him.

After all, Chen Yu had been very generous before and did not use his deep interests with Universal Pictures to interfere with Wanda Group's European and American film and television projects.

So the very nice Wanda executives issued an order to the film and television side to create an opportunity to chat with Chen Yu up close and face to face.

In short, while we have to repay part of Chen Yu's favor for selling to Wanda Group, we can't be too blunt and "build a bridge" with Chen Yu for no reason.

Therefore, Zeng Maojun and Chen Hongtao, who were forced into a corner by an order, had no choice but to send an invitation letter to "Jieyou Grocery Store" to Chen Yu.

The original plan set by Zeng Maojun was to separate "repaying the favor" and "bringing Chen Yu into the game".

There is no need to repay the favor directly, and the effect is not bad if it is transferred to Dilraba;
Bringing Chen Yu into the game can show more sincerity by joining forces to project a video project.

The former can gain a wave of gratitude from Di Lieba by taking a slightly detoured "lady's route";

The latter's relationship linked by interests is stronger and more reliable than any other form.

To be honest, Zeng Maojun's plan is not very high-level at all. It is more clever than it is maneuverable.

Any core management of Wanda Group could come up with a similar strategy, but why didn’t the higher-ups adopt this plan?

Because President Jianlin made it clear before that "Ten thousand years is too long, seize the day and night."

As a result, this matter was not done in a hurry. What does that mean? It can only mean that there is a problem with the work level and methods of the people responsible for the specific implementation.

The higher ups will definitely not take the blame, so once they are held accountable, only Zeng Maojun and Chen Hongtao will be left to shoulder the blame.

"Let's talk about the remedy plan. It's useless to secretly scold the superiors for not being good people." Chen Hongtao said while adding a third cup of tea for himself.

Zeng Maojun took out a plan from his desk drawer and shook it gently.

After receiving the order, he knew that it would definitely not be done, so he prepared a second plan in advance.

"Hey, brother, you scared me. I thought this was a resignation letter." Chen Hongtao hurriedly put the tea cup on the table and took it for a closer look.

In fact, Zeng Maojun really had the idea of ​​​​running away for peace.

At this stage, there are as many as 136 existing companies for which Zeng Maojun serves as the legal representative.

It spans many industries such as business services, sports brands, radio, television, film and recording production, software development and production, and information information.

At the same time, Zeng Maojun also indirectly holds shares in 166 various surviving companies.

Now he can't sleep well at night.

This basic annual salary of more than 9 million yuan makes him feel hot.

"Escape as soon as possible if you can find an opening." Zeng Maojun muttered, tapping the thick desk with his finger.

"What?" Chen Hongtao didn't hear what Big Brother said clearly so he raised his head and asked.

Zeng Maojun waved his hand and said that the matter of repaying Chen Yu's favor should not be too urgent and that a suitable "opportunity" must be found.

For example, we are currently preparing for the high-quality project "Detective Chinatown II" which will be launched in August.

"Jiaxing Media, which luckily won the bet at the end of March, will fulfill its promise to set up a studio for Dilraba, and by inviting her into the project, it will be able to repay Chen Yu's favor."

Zeng Maojun's entry into the film and television industry is closely related to Chen Sicheng. Chengya Film and Television, which the two men jointly founded, has been able to take advantage of the popular and popular companies behind Wanda.

Even if it is eventually acquired by Wanda Group, it will exceed the market price many times.

The current estimated cost of "Detective Chinatown II" is 500 million yuan, and Zeng Maojun plans to give Dilraba Studio an investment share of 50 million to 70 million yuan.

To thank Chen Yu for not messing up the romance between "Aquaman" and "Pacific Rim II: Uprising".

In the eyes of Wanda Group's core management, these two Hollywood blockbusters are far more important than the "Detective Chinatown" series that is about to hit a "dead end".

To put it bluntly, if Reba is willing to eat and dares to eat, Wanda Group can give her an investment share of 130 million.

Anyway, compared to Chen Yu's previous kindness of not causing trouble and causing trouble, this is simply a "little witch" level.

"If Dilraba is willing to participate in the show, I believe Chen Sicheng will have no objection, but I guess Dilraba has no intention of ending." After all, Tong Liya had more roles in the first film, and in the second film Zeng Maojun has read the first draft of the script.

All female characters can be described by the word "pendant". Even if they are all replaced by male actors, it will not affect the progress of the plot. At most, it will only brush the edge of homosexuality.

Therefore, it is impossible for Dilraba Dilraba, who is also one of the "Four Beauties of New Province", to lick Tong Liya's "plate".

"But the role in "Sewing Machine Band" presented by Dong Chengpeng last Wednesday is more suitable for Dilraba to play. The pure [vase] is responsible for improving the appearance."

Chen Hongtao briefly recalled the projects currently under his control and made suggestions to Zeng Maojun.

Zeng Maojun's eyes lit up and he immediately called the administrative secretary and asked him to contact Dong Chengpeng to find out what he was saying.

In less than twenty minutes, the administrative secretary sent a reply. Dong Chengpeng said that if he could keep Chen Yu in the game, not to mention giving the female lead to Dilraba, he could even let out the male lead.

In fact, the number one female lead that Dong Chengpeng is looking for is the current "first sister" of Tangren Film and Television, Dahua Vase Guli Nazha.

But he is still talking about it because Tangren Film and Television’s asking price is a bit high.

Dong Chengpeng felt that Nazha, who was responsible for the positioning in the film, was not worth the 8 million yuan price.

You must know that Yang Mi's film salary is only 15 million yuan, and Reba's salary on the big screen is only about one-third of Yang Mi's.

Could it be that Tangren Film and Television regarded Gu Li Nazha as Zhou Dongyu? Does she deserve it?
Therefore, if Tangren Film and Television does not negotiate the price, it would be more suitable to hire Zhou Dongyu at a high price or Dilraba at a low price than to sign Nazha.

But if only Reba was invited into the group without Chen Yu, Dong Chengpeng felt that the excellent effect of one plus one being greater than two would not be achieved.

Moreover, Dong Chengpeng also knew that Reba would not shoot scenes with intimate or affectionate content. After all, she had the confidence to be pretentious by relying on Chen Yu.

If the director really hates Reba, then just replace him. If there is no filming, Reba will just get married to Chen Yu and then wander around in the film and television industry as a producer.

If we put aside professional characteristics, most directors actually understand Reba.

"Even if Dong Chengpeng promised Chen Yu the male lead in "Sewing Machine Band", he might not be able to condescend to join his group."

Chen Hongtao smacked his lips and shook his head at Zeng Maojun. It seems that the plan to put Dilraba into "Sewing Machine Band" is also a "golden stall".

Wanda Pictures is not the absolute main investor in the "Sewing Machine Band" project.

Ruyi Pictures, which is backed by Tencent and Evergrande, is the "talker" of this film.

So if Ruyi Pictures is desperate and insists that Dong Chengpeng spend 7 million yuan to sign Guli Nazha, then Wanda has no choice but to curse "idiot" twice behind its back.

The two bosses of Wanda Culture Group here are worried about an order from above.

Nazha, who is far away in the southern hemisphere, also feels that it is unreasonable for Tangren Film and Television to be true.

Originally, there were few big-screen projects that could fall on the heads of popular female stars like them, but Tangren Film and Television still wanted to put up a show and put obstacles in Dong Chengpeng's way.

With a dark fire burning in her heart, Nazha played two tower bungee jumps and a jungle swing under the astonished gazes of her friends.

Although I felt a little dizzy and could only go back to the car to rest on Chen Yu, I could at least vent some of my dissatisfaction.

"When my contract expires in 2020, I will never stay at Tangren Film and Television for another day!" Nazha waved her clenched fists fiercely.

She has just asked her agent to contact Dong Chengpeng directly and express her willingness to join the cast of "Sewing Machine Band" at market price.

In Chen Yu's eyes, "Sewing Machine Band" is a scumbag, but it has become a delicious "big pie" that many popular actresses compete for.

Even Reba, who is on the set of "Fire Like a Song", is wondering whether to give it a try.

According to the shooting plan Dong Chengpeng sent to Xue Dan, "Sewing Machine Band" will start filming in early April and wrap up in mid-June.

Although the location of the set in Ji'an is completely different from that of "Jieyou Grocery Store", as long as the schedule is coincident enough, it will not delay the scenes of Reba.

However, Xue Dan strongly advised Reba not to learn the way Yang Mi played back then.

Even if Reba will get married to Chen Yu after another two years in the entertainment and film industry, it is still very important to leave a good impression and good reputation to the audience.

After all, this is also related to Reba's comeback in the future.

"So you might as well be a favor and give the opportunity to your fellow countrymen."

Xue Dan caught the apple handed by Reba and winked at her and whispered suggestions.

Even if Reba's studio or company does not expand, it will recruit a few new talents in a timely manner. At that time, it is inevitable that Reba's sisters and sisters will be asked to help take care of them.

Therefore, "pretending to be generous" without damaging one's own interests is also a very necessary communication tool.

Moreover, it is better to give up film resources to Nazha, a fellow villager, than to be intercepted by Yang Zi.

After all, Nazha and Reba are both pure and exquisite [vases], but Yang Zi has real acting skills!

　3068, I hope everyone can interact more and ask for further reading.

　　
　
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