I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 266: The bet of two houses in the central area, "And Then There Were None" schedules screenings and officially starts promotion

Gu Cheng told Jinli about the progress of the editing of "Assassination".

If he wasn't the largest shareholder of the crew and needed to monitor the progress in real time, he would have wanted to be a hands-off boss.

After returning to the group after filming a drama, his daily schedule is very busy. Two announcements a day are considered few. Often, all three time periods of morning, noon and evening are packed.

Jinli couldn't help but admire and envy him when she heard him talk about his recent arrangements.

Her current health definitely cannot handle this kind of busyness unless she goes to worship every day.

Jinli asked curiously, "What do you think of the editing of "Assassination"? "

Gu Cheng thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. I'm not the director. I don't know why some parts were edited this way, but from the plot point of view, I think the connection is very good and smooth. This is what Director Yan is good at."

Jinli said enviously, "The film I shot has finally passed the review. In order to find a time slot in a cinema, the director has been showing the finished film to the cinema every day, hoping that the cinema can recognize the gem. I have never seen the film before."

Gu Cheng raised his eyebrows: "Movie theater?"

What did he think of, “And Then There Were None or The Dreamers?
No, it should be And Then There Were None. Director Chung Wen-tai is not going to be unable to get a summer schedule."

Jinli nodded: "Yes, Director Deng has been very worried recently, and he has been desperate to find a cure. He sent a message to let us actors work together to find a solution."

Gu Cheng asked: "Have you thought of a solution?"

Jinli smiled: "We are just a little actor, what good ideas can we come up with? They are all unreliable."

She thought of Gu Cheng being with Yan Jianqiao, and asked with a startled look in her mind:
"How about you ask Director Yan for me? As a fellow director, maybe he can think of a solution?"

Although they are all new directors, maybe a fighting chicken can emerge from the fight between the newbies.

Jinli was amused by the sudden idea that came to her mind.

Gu Cheng responded with "Okay," saying, "That's easy."

He simply brought his cell phone with him and interviewed Director Yan face to face.

Director Yan thought that Gu Cheng came back because he had not forgotten his brother, but he didn't expect it was for someone else's business.

Yan Jianqiao rolled his eyes at Gu Cheng again, thought for a moment, and said, "Don't tell me, I don't know how to give advice on other dramas, but for a drama like And Then There Were None, which is adapted from a literary novel, why don't you try showing it in a theater dedicated to art films?"

"A cinema dedicated to art films?"

Jinli felt that this word sounded familiar, as if she had heard it somewhere before.

Yan Jianqiao cleared the fog: "Director Zhong Wentai's award-winning film was originally shown in theaters dedicated to art films.

Award-winning films can get screenings with commercial status, but director Zhong Wentai did not do so. As it turned out, it was right for his drama to be shown on the art film special line.

People who like to watch commercial movies don’t like his drama, but the audience of art films has a good opinion of the drama.”

He paused, "And Then There Were None is a classic suspense novel, and it's perfect for the literary special."

There was a thoughtful look in Jinli's eyes.

From this perspective, the adapted drama of "And Then There Were None" has inherent advantages, but if it really arranges a special line for art films, it will basically serve the original fans.

Given the strength of Deng Zexu's adaptation, it is likely that it will not please the fans of the original novel, which is another thing to consider.

There are some adaptations that fans of the original novel cannot accept, but non-fans of the original novel find them very good. This has expanded the audience, because fans of the original novel have read the original novel and already known about the drama.

However, some adaptations were accepted by the fans of the original novels and received rave reviews, but were not popular among non-fans of the original novels, resulting in them becoming a niche carnival that was well received but not commercially successful.

She is not an investor, so she doesn't have to consider so much about the drama.

The key point now is that being able to go online is a victory.

Jinli said gratefully: "Thank you, Director Yan."

Yan Jianqiao shook his head: "The method I gave you is just a last resort, not a particularly good one, and it's laughable if I tell others about it."

Yan Jianqiao is modest, but Jinli doesn't really care.

She secretly thought that when "Assassination" was released, she would attend more promotional events.

Gu Cheng hung up the video call and took a few glances at the movie on the computer.

Although only half a month has passed, the editing of the film has progressed very quickly and we have already finished half of the first part.

Director Yan is editing the scene where Gu Xiu De bullies others.

There is an extreme contrast between the fact that Gu Xiu De cruelly abuses other people in school and at the same time acts as a protective umbrella for Li Fei Fei.

Gu Cheng discovered that the editing in the computer was very different from the images shot by the on-site camera, and had a smoother and more silky feel.

He felt like he wasn't acting, as if he was watching a stranger.

Gu Cheng still remembers that when he was acting out this scene, he was scolded several times by Director Yan, and was allowed to pass it reluctantly.

Later on, his condition improved and he got the hang of it, so the director immediately asked him to reshoot the scene. The current edited version is the reshoot.

Yan Jianqiao's voice came: "You are in much better condition this time. The contrast presented in the picture is very strong, and the madness in the character is shown."

Gu Cheng looked over and saw Yan Jianqiao looking at the screen with satisfaction, nodding his head from time to time.

Gu Cheng suddenly became distracted and asked, "Do you think it's possible for me to win the Best Newcomer Award for this drama? Is it possible for Jinli to win the Best Actress Award for this drama?"

When Yan Jianqiao heard the first half of his sentence, his lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something.

When I heard the second half of his sentence, my mouth twitched and I said speechlessly, "Why don't you tell me if it's possible for you to fly to the sky and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun with this drama?"

Gu Cheng smiled and said, "I dare not even think about such a thing as reaching the sky in one step."

Yan Jianqiao said seriously: "I think you are quite bold in thinking."

He turned his head and continued to look at the screen. "It's impossible for Best Actress. Jinli's acting skills still need to be improved. This is not her best performance, and I didn't guide her well."

Speaking of this, Yan Jianqiao sighed regretfully.

He lacks the ability and is unable to bring the actors into the play.

A good director can not only bring the actors into the play, but also help them improve their acting skills step by step so that they can give their best performance.

With this kind of director around, the actors become just supporting roles.

If the drama becomes a hit, most people will only remember the director.

After all, a movie requires a lot of material, and the actors' acting skills are only one part of the film and television drama.

The director is in control of the presentation of visual effects, editing of the plot, expression of ideas, etc.

"As for you."

Yan Jianqiao paused, glanced at Gu Cheng, and said thoughtfully:
"If your performance can make the audience ignore your face, it is possible to win the Best Newcomer Award."

Gu Cheng looked calm: "Director Yan, I was just kidding. It's the first drama for a newcomer, how can I dare to dream of winning an award?"

Yan Jianqiao said nothing.

In his mind, this is not necessarily the case.

Gu Cheng applied for the Best Actor role, but his acting skills could not earn him a nomination for Best Actor, let alone Best Supporting Actor.

The "Best Newcomer Award" was originally reserved for new actors who entered the film and television industry and filmed their first movie.

Gu Cheng's popularity is both an advantage and a disadvantage. If the show can make the audience remember Gu Xiude and Gu Niande and forget about Gu Cheng, it will be a success.

……

The next day, Jinli went to the restaurant for dinner.

This time, the crew of "And Then There Were None" gathered together to make up for the wrap-up party that Jinli didn't have time to attend last time.

Director Deng booked a large private room at a famous local restaurant, which cost a minimum of 7888. Most of the people who came and went were business elites or wealthy people.

This minimum consumption is simply not affordable for ordinary people.

Chen Qin has worked with three of Jinli's crews, attended two wrap-up parties, and has come into contact with advertising endorsements worth millions in the entertainment industry, so she has some experience.

Even so, when she followed Jinli in, she couldn't help but be amazed by the splendor of the restaurant.

This doesn't feel like a place to eat, but more like some kind of large art exhibition.

Any random painting hanging on the wall is a work by a certain contemporary artist.

There are 1 elevators on the first floor, and the space is spacious, so one person can go up and down in one elevator.

In the elevator, Chen Qin asked quietly, "Sister Jinli, didn't Director Deng say he was worried about the crew not being able to schedule a theater schedule? How come he still has the mood to treat us to a meal in a place like this?"

Jinli thought for a moment and said, "Have you ever seen a rich second generation working in a small company under an assumed name, thus lowering their quality of life?"

Chen Qin: "Yes, I've seen it in TV dramas."

Jinli smiled and said, "TV dramas are just for fun. Experience is experience, but the quality of life is a habit formed from childhood. It is impossible to change it just by saying so."

She said calmly, "Director Deng is not short of money. Go up and eat well, talk less and do more."

Chen Qin nodded quickly and took out her cell phone to take some photos so that she could post them on WeChat Moments later.

This place is so nice that even she wants to show it off.

The elevator opened, and before they reached the box, they saw two groups of people gathered at the door of a box.

One group of people were the crew members of "And Then There Were None", all of them young actors.

The other group of people were equally young, with a somewhat non-mainstream style, their hair dyed in bright colors, and they wore many messy accessories.

Some people deliberately wear the brand's diamond logo on their bodies, for fear that others don't know the value of the necklace.

As they walked forward, they happened to hear someone from the non-mainstream group uttering harsh words.

“I thought you guys got together last year and were secretly planning to do something big, but it turns out you were just making a low-budget movie.

It's not an original work, but an adaptation. Since you can't afford to play this game, just admit defeat as soon as possible. I'm willing to change the bet to give your parents some face.

Haha, Deng Errensan, we'll take your two apartments in the central area!"

Ren Changtao had a somewhat indignant look on his face and took a few steps forward, but was quickly pulled back by Deng Zexu.

Deng Zexu stood at the front, holding his hand against Ren Changtao who was about to lose his temper, and said in a deep voice:

"The bet is until the end of this year, which is nearly half a year away. It's too early to draw conclusions now. Let's wait and see!"

The non-mainstream people sneered:
"Tsk, are you still counting on your third-rate, low-budget movie to make a comeback? I heard that all the major theaters are unwilling to schedule your film during the summer vacation, even if you use your father's face.

Your film is so niche and can't get a summer movie, how much money can you make? Not losing money is good enough.

Deng Er, don't forget that our bet is on net profit. My investment project has already made 20 million, and there will be another wave of dividends by the end of the year.

So many people invested in your crappy movie, how much box office revenue does it have to reach to get a share of 2000 million, million or million?"

After he finished speaking, that group of people started laughing. They simply didn't believe that Deng Zexu's movie could have a box office of 200 million.

They had inquired around and found out that even Deng Zexu's father was not optimistic about the movie's box office.

Deng Zexu made that movie purely for fun and did not intend to participate in their bet.

It was during the Chinese New Year that they provoked him and agreed to gamble with them using the profits from the movie. Otherwise, they would not dare to mock Deng Errensan in public now.

Ren Changtao was so anxious that he yelled, "If you hadn't set us up during the Chinese New Year, we wouldn't have gambled with the movie!"

The non-mainstream person didn't respond: "You boasted in front of the elders that the film was good, so we asked you to gamble with it. The elders all know about it. If you don't admit it, it will be embarrassing for you. If you can't afford to play, just say so earlier."

Deng Zexu said gloomily, "Are you done? If you are, get out of here. We will not deny our responsibility."

The non-mainstream group sneered and turned away. Chen Qin protected Jinli and walked aside.

Several people glanced at Jinli in a vulgar manner, as if they were looking at some kind of prey.

Jinli looked at them expressionlessly.

After a while, other members of the crew walked into the box, blocking the group of people from view.

As soon as they sat down, some actors couldn't help but ask: "Director, what happened just now?"

They arrived at the door of the box, and someone from another box just pushed the door open and bumped into them.

That group of people knew the director and Ren Changtao, and they started arguing after just a few words.

Deng Zexu said calmly: "It's okay, don't worry, we have known each other since childhood.

That group of people are uneducated and unskilled, and they only have some connections with their elders. Ignore them next time you see them."

The other actors were smart enough not to mention the word "bet". The bet between a group of rich second-generations had nothing to do with them.

Deng Zexu ordered the dishes first and then asked them what they thought.

Jinli took this opportunity to tell him the plan she had found out.

Deng Zexu was startled at first, then frowned: "Late-night movies or art films? These two ideas are also possible. There is room for maneuver..."

Ren Changtao disagreed and said, "At an unpopular time, in an unpopular cinema, how much box office can it generate?"

Deng Zexu: "It's better than not being able to release it. The most urgent thing now is to release it. If we delay it, there will be no good time slot and we won't be able to compete with other films."

Ren Changtao looked at Deng Zexu, hesitant to speak, and after a while he muttered two words: "National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival are also fine..."

Jinli raised her eyebrows but didn't comment.

After finishing the meal, Deng Zexu asked, "What do you think of putting it during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival? I am sure I can get a certain number of schedules."

Everyone else thought it was okay, as the advantages of showing a movie during the day were much greater than those in late night slots.

Deng Zexu looked at Jinli, wanting her opinion.

Jinli thought for a moment and said slowly: "Director, to be honest, And Then There Were None is an unpopular film. Even if you can get some screenings at the beginning, if the box office is not good, the cinema has the right to change the schedule.

The competition during the National Day Golden Week is also fierce. Even if they don’t remove the film, they can still fool you as long as they can save face.”

Everyone else was silent, thinking to themselves.

Jinli has filmed the most dramas among them and has the most experience, so her suggestions carry a lot of weight.

Deng Zexu is more decisive than expected.

Less than a day after the dinner, he called Jinli and decided to choose the late-night slot and the art film special line, grab both!

Just three days later, Deng Zexu had negotiated the screening schedule, and Jinli officially started promoting "And Then There Were None".