Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 13: Primitive Accumulation, Gossip

Li Chen's youth and courage were exactly what Han Sanping wanted.

"Okay! Young people should have such courage. Tell me how much the funds are short, and I will make up for it for you."

"The budget cost is 2000 million, which includes my own director's fee and screenwriter's fee."

"The actors' pay is definitely much higher than my two low-budget productions."

"Well, I should. How about this, China Film takes 50%, and the cost of publicity and promotion is included, how about that?"

"Okay, let's listen to Director Han."

Han Sanping was stunned. He didn't expect this guy to be so straightforward. This guy must have made a lot of money from the movie Lost on Journey?

Li Chen had no choice but to act decisively, as there was not much left in the company's account.

"I still plan to invite other minor roles this time, and they must be actors who have at least one work under their belt."

“Filming will have to wait until after the Stone is released.”

"Sure, come to me if you have any questions. By the way, Shitou, please pick a date."

Han Sanping gave Li Chen a list of movies that had already been scheduled for release.

"Um, thank you, Mr. Han."

"Stop talking nonsense and watch it quickly."

Not to mention, there are quite a few movies released during the May Day holiday.

"The Rookies" and "Entertain Yourself", but Li Chen doesn't take these two dramas seriously.

In recent years, apart from the Infernal Affairs series and a few big names like Big Brother Long who can carry the box office, the rest of the Hong Kong films have basically failed to make any waves.

Although Xie and Chen are very popular, they are useless.

Stone's main competitor is the imported blockbuster "Cold Mountain" starring Nicole Kidman, which was released on April 4.

And "Men: Black" which will be released on April 4.

"Director Han, let's set it for May Day."

Han Sanping raised his eyebrows and asked, "You want to be in the same period as Leng Shan?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Director Han, is this strange?"

"There will be more and more imported blockbusters in the future, and domestic commercial films will be at the forefront sooner or later. Hiding is not my style!"

"Okay, you're a brave guy. Speed ​​up the post-production and don't make a fool of yourself."

"Don't worry, Mr. Han, I'll keep an eye on it."

When I left China Film Group, I took a copy of the actors' contact information.

He has to invite some actors personally to show respect.

"Hello, Mr. Lu. I am Li Chen, a student of the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy."

"Okay, no problem. I'll visit you tomorrow with the script."

Li Chen's plan is to wait for the filing to be announced by the Film Bureau before contacting other actors.

The revenue from the Stone advertising placement arrived, and Li Chen immediately called Zhang Qin.

"Hello, Director Li. I'm Zhang Qin."

"No problem, but I have to remind you, Director Li."

"The leverage effect of futures amplifies gains while also amplifying losses by ten to a hundred times."

Li Chen is of course aware of all this, but the high yield of futures is most suitable for Li Chen at this stage.

"Director Li, the margin ratio for WTI international crude oil varies from 1% to 10% on each platform. That means a leverage of 10-100 times. Are you sure you want to trade it?"

"Okay, I got it. Director Li, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on it. Bye."

After hanging up the phone, Li Chen unconsciously raised the corners of his mouth.

He clearly remembered that a major event occurred in the country in 04 which was related to short selling of international crude oil futures.

Starting from 04, affected by various factors, international crude oil prices began to rise, and bulls made huge profits.

It will soar to a peak of US$10 per barrel in October, but has never fallen below the current US$55 per barrel.

He just asked Zhang Qin to keep an eye on it for him and close his position as soon as the price rises to US$55.

If nothing unexpected happens, his net worth will exceed 10 billion by the end of next year.

In mid-December, the bearded Tianlong finally met the audience.

With both good reputation and high viewership, the bearded man is very proud of himself and is planning to make another The Return of the Condor Heroes.

The news spread and the popularity remained high. The selection of Yang Guo and Xiao Long Nu touched the hearts of countless people.

There were a lot of rumors online, and the first person to be revealed to be the actor Xie Tingfeng from Hong Kong was actually the one who would play Yang Guo.

But he was slapped in the face in an instant, and Mr. Jin refused to admit it.

Then news came out about Taiwan’s popular young actor Chen Bolin.

The same goes for Xiaolongnu, and the CP of Zhang Baizhi and Xie Tingfeng is also very popular.

Soon after, Jun Ji-hyun appeared again.

It is indeed the style of the bearded man.

In mid-December, a piece of news set off the entertainment industry.

A student from the Central Academy of Drama beat up his girlfriend, and the couple made headlines for a while.

It's a pity that no one knows about the big fish behind it.

In the end, the father who had dragged her down came out to apologize. Poor Wang Xifeng, she had no children in her life.

At the end of December, the box office of Cell Phone and Infernal Affairs 3 both exceeded million.

The media reported that there was a great possibility that the cell phone would surpass Lost on Journey and win the box office championship in 03.

Li Chen found the news funny. It was worth it to take advantage of the popularity!
Comparing his current state with Little Cannon, he is definitely not the one at a disadvantage.

On New Year's Eve, Li Chen talked to his mother on the phone and surfed the Internet alone in the dormitory.

This year, Brother from Hong Kong Island passed away, Jay Chou from Taiwan became famous, and Grandma Liu from the mainland was reborn.

Entering into 04.

Li Chen knew that starting from this year, the mainland film market would truly enter a golden growth period that would last for about fifteen years.

On January 5, a piece of news on the General Administration's bulletin board attracted attention

Movie title: Shoplifters

Filing unit: China Film

Rongchen Films Co., Ltd.
Screenwriter: Li Chen

The company's front desk phone was instantly flooded with calls, and many actors called to ask if there were any audition opportunities.

Regardless of whether the young director's embarrassing first film was just luck, such a prolific director will definitely be favored by major film and television companies.

Companies such as Huayi, Guangxian, Hairun, Rongxinda and several companies in Hong Kong Island called to ask if there was any chance for an audition.

He instructed the company's front desk to always reply that the roles had been decided.

The media were eager to get information about the film.

Xu Zheng and Huang Bo also called him, but he declined both calls.

As for Zhu Yawen, Li Chen gave him a minor role, a male policeman with lines, and this guy was very happy.

Li Chen went through all the possible candidates for the role of father in his mind, but still couldn't find a suitable one.

Forget it, let’s go ask Teacher Tian if he has anyone suitable.

Li Chen slapped his forehead and said, "Teacher Tian, ​​that's right! Why didn't I think of it, haha."

Li Chen finally thought of a suitable candidate for dad.

In a QQ group of three people, the panda avatar was flashing.

"Li Zi, Mei Zi, have you received the invitation from the Thief Family?"

No one in the group said anything.

It took about ten minutes before there was a reply.

"The director called me."

The panda avatar replied immediately: "Ah, so you agree?"

"Ah."

"Congratulations, Meizi."

"Hey, you finally made a splash. Our Mei Zi is the Cairo Film Queen. You and I should also work harder, Li Zi."

Zeng Li felt uncomfortable when she saw the news.

My best friend dropped out of school and has become a film queen in Cairo, but I am still not very popular.

"Shut up, aren't you also a Golden Horse Award winner?"

(End of this chapter)