Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 84 Painted Skin Sword Points to Venice

Send Yang Mi away.

Yang Siwei came back and asked an extra question.

"Boss, are you really going to get the role of Wang Zhaojun for Mimi?"

Li Chen did not comment: "Thinking, even if Fan Qiaoqiao has potential."

"For now, she is not one of us either, understand?"

Yang Siwei understood instantly and said no more.

I also felt sorry for Fan Qiaoqiao.

With the boss taking action, Shuang Bing and Gao Yuanyuan are likely to be in trouble.

Even Huayi, who is behind the two Ice stars, is probably not a big shot.

I just don’t know how the boss can help Mimi.

For the character of Wang Zhaojun, Li Chen didn't even plan to use any tricks.

Wang Zhaojun was originally produced by CCTV and CTS.

Whether it is the personal relationship between Han Sanping and director Zhang Jialin.

When filming "The King's Avatar", one of them was the producer and the other was the director.

It’s still the connection between Yang Mi and Zhang Jialin.

The little princess in Emperor Minghuang of Tang that Zhang Jialin fell in love with at that time was Yang Mi.

And Yang Mi’s own age advantage.

It's not difficult to get this role.

Li Chen asked Yang Siwei to hire some experienced actors with high salaries, even those from Hong Kong and Taiwan would be fine.

Set up a crash course similar to the Hong Kong Island Wireless training course.

He doesn't want the artists in his company to be criticized for only having good looks in the future.

Li Chen has always felt that TVB's six-month crash course model is of great help to newcomers.

The first three months are for learning basic knowledge, and the last three months are for actual practice.

It was not until 2022 that TVB began to recruit students from mainland China.

Of course, this is something.

However, I can also follow this model and improve the artists under Rongchen Pictures.

Miss Liu can also benefit.

When Yang Mi came out of the Jinxiu Mingzuan Building, she felt the sun was shining brightly.

The gloom of the past few days was swept away.

Wang Zhaojun, the heroine, the ultimate heroine!!!
I called my dad and said, "Brother Xiaolin, I'm going to treat you to a big dinner tonight, but I won't bring Ms. Yang."

On the other side, Miss Liu and her daughter Liu Xiaoli went to the cinema together to contribute to the box office of Li Chen's Thief Family.

After watching the movie, the mother and daughter had different opinions.

Liu Xiaoli prefers this type of film.

Ms. Liu prefers to watch Lost on Journey.

Compare with Lost on Journey and Crazy Stone.

This Thieves family is more imaginative.

Miss Liu took a photo of the two movie ticket stubs and sent it to Li Chen, with two words attached: Reimbursement!

Li Chen shook his head and smiled, not taking it seriously.

In the afternoon, comments began to emerge online.

"Why do I feel like this story is alluding to the island country?"

"Didn't the movie say it? East Asia! A certain country! A small coastal town!"

"What the above person said makes sense. Dae Jang Geum disgusted the Koreans, and Director Li started to make insinuations about Xiao Ri again."

"The film deserves the Palme d'Or. Even if you put five or six generations of directors together, they still can't come up with such a plot."

Most of the comments from netizens were positive.

Film critics have different opinions.

"The film's distorted values ​​are made up for by its raw and primitive human brilliance!"

“At first glance, it appears to be a family film.”

“But when I watched it to the end, I realized that it was a lament about the failures of society and an examination of human nature.”

"The human nature revealed at the end cannot cover up the film's distorted values!"

"This movie is like a clown, attracting attention with its ridiculous and exaggerated makeup and gestures."

"It can't be compared to the artistry of Farewell My Concubine!"

Online comments are becoming increasingly polarized.

But the movie became more and more popular.

The next day, Shoplifters’ first-day box office was released: 725 million.

Li Chen and Han Sanping are already very satisfied. At this rate, it won't be a problem to break through 60 or 70 million.

Considering the type of film and the cast, this is already very rare.

Today is Sunday, and Li Chen has an appointment with Xue Xiaolu.

The two met at a cafe.

Li Chen arrived first, and after a while, Xue Xiaolu arrived late.

When they met, Xue Xiaolu put down her bag and smiled.

"What's the matter? I can't tell you over the phone. We have to meet in person."

"Let me leave my husband and have coffee with you."

Li Chen also laughed and said, "Sister Lu, I dare not answer this."

Xue Xiaolu took a sip of coffee and said with a smile: "Okay, if you want to talk to me about something, just tell me."

Li Chen didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

"You want me to direct your film All Those Years?"

Xue Xiaolu was surprised.

She could never have imagined that this was the reason why Li Chen asked her out today.

"Yes, you have directed many TV specials and short plays at the CCTV Science and Education Program Production Center."

"Now that you're back in school, I don't believe you don't have any other ideas." Li Chen smiled confidently.

Xue Xiaolu, who graduated from Beijing Film Academy in 96, returned to Beijing Film Academy after many twists and turns.

I don't just want to be a literature teacher.

Being a director is her ultimate pursuit.

Li Chen's words really touched Xue Xiaolu's heart.

Xue Xiaolu answered the question irrelevantly and said with a smile: "Why don't you come and direct it yourself?"

Li Chen knew that this was half done, and said with a smile: "I just want to be the male lead in this play, so that I can give an account of my youth."

"You want to act?" Xue Xiaolu couldn't help laughing.

"What? Sister Lu? Acting is also one of the required courses for directors."

"Aren't there many directors in our school who can both direct and act? It's not surprising that I'm acting."

"Besides, this is my first screen debut. I'm dedicating it to you. What are you afraid of?" Li Chen said with a smile.

"Now that you mention it, it seems to be true. I really have no reason to refuse." Xue Xiaolu also smiled.

"Then it's settled, wait till I'm done with this busy period."

"I'll hand you the book, and when everything is ready, I'll come to you to sign the contract." Li Chen stretched out his hand.

"Although I can't compare with you in the field of directing, I won't be stingy with you when it comes to money."

"Everyone knows that you are the big boss now. A red envelope can buy you an Audi car!"

Xue Xiaolu also reached out and held Li Chen's hand and smiled.

"No problem. No one can afford to lose, but you, Sister Lu."

“I’m so poor now that all I have left is money.”

"Ha ha."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

On the way back, Xue Xiaolu was very happy.

She agreed to Li Chen so readily, not only because she had this idea in mind.

It also paves the way for the future.

With Li Chen's help, perhaps his plan could be advanced four or five years.

After returning home and changing his clothes, Li Chen went to Miss Liu's house.

"You mean Teacher Xue came here to film those years?" Miss Liu asked in surprise.

"Well, I plan to devote myself to it this time, just this once in my life." Li Chen said meaningfully.

How could Miss Liu not hear that? Her face turned red. "So you asked Teacher Xue to take the photo?"

"Well, actually Sister Lu already had this plan."

"We are like a turtle and a mung bean, we are attracted to each other." Li Chen joked to himself.

Miss Liu laughed and said, "How can you describe it like that? If Teacher Xue knew about this, he would definitely not forgive you."

"That's right, you and I should be described as a turtle and a mung bean, we are attracted to each other."

"You are a turtle, I am not a mung bean." Miss Liu replied with a smile.

Li Chen grabbed Miss Liu's hands.

Miss Liu seemed to know what her boyfriend wanted to do.

He smiled and said, "I'm warning you, Mom is upstairs."

"If you are not afraid, just come and try."

Having said that, Queque looked ready to try and let you pick the fruits.

What a joke. Who are you trying to scare? Li Chen just wanted to make a quick move without saying anything.

Miss Liu turned around and said, "Mom."

Li Chen quickly turned his head and saw no one there.

When I turned around, Miss Liu had already stood up and walked out with a smile.
"Xixi, come back here."

After having dinner at Miss Liu's house, Li Chen went home and just fell asleep when he was woken up by a phone call.

After picking it up, Li Chen answered it reluctantly.

"Tim, do you know what time it is here?"

"As a qualified employee, it is annoying to disturb your boss's dream."

"Oh, sorry, boss. I will pay more attention next time."

"Forget it, tell me what's going on."

"Boss, Lurk has already started filming."

"I'm calling to remind you that post-production will be completed by early August at the latest."

"Would you like to come over when it's released?"

"I see. I'll let you know once I've made arrangements."

"Okay, good night, boss."

After hanging up the phone, Tim said to himself, "It seems I need to buy another clock and hang it at home, and set it to China time."

The next day, Li Chen received a call from Marco Muller.

This old man is really persistent.

At the promotion conference of Shoplifters in Cannes, Li Chen's Shoplifters was full of praise.

He also took the opportunity to invite Li Chen to attend the 8nd Venice Film Festival on August 31st.

Li Chen rejected him immediately. What's the point of doing it if there is no work?
This old man has a special affection for Chinese films, and his contribution to the development of Chinese films worldwide cannot be ignored.

He only started serving as president of the Venice Film Festival last year.

For the previous eighteen years, he had been in charge of selecting Asian films for the Venice Film Festival.

It was he who recommended Zhang Yimou's Raise the Big Red Lantern.

He also promised that on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Chinese cinema.

The Venice Film Festival will definitely celebrate in the most beautiful way.

This year, we not only participated in the Centennial Celebration of Chinese Films in Cannes.

This year's Venice Film Festival will also have a special "Chinese Film Review Unit"

He came to fulfill the promise he made before, and he spoke fluent Chinese.

Li Chen remembered that at one Cannes Film Festival, the old man even knelt down to pay homage to Zhang Ziyi.

At that time, Zhang Ziyi's The Banquet had already been released.

Zhang Ziyi went to attend the Venice Film Festival.

As soon as I got off the car, I walked onto the red carpet.

Marco Muller, the president of the Venice Film Festival, half-knelt in front of her and shouted: Welcome, Queen.

This scene immediately caused a sensation in the audience and became the world's headlines the next day.

At that time, Zhang Ziyi was at the peak of her career and was a rising star.

She has acted in movies directed by famous directors including Li An, Zhang Yimou, and Xiao Gangpao.

"Mr. Marco, thank you for your invitation, but let's forget it."

"Next time, I will definitely bring my work to the podium in Venice." Li Chen politely declined.

"Li Chen, Yimou told me that you have another movie called Painted Skin. Why don't you give it a try?" Marco Muller said with a hearty laugh.

Li Chen was stunned. He had never thought about this.

The only horror element in Painted Skin is the scene where Peirong turns into a monster.

Basically, I change myself into a logical and aesthetic style.

It doesn't matter if you give it a try, but you may not have enough time.

"Marco, I remember that the registration period for the Venice Film Festival seemed to have ended a few days ago."

Li Chen asked in confusion.

"Li Chen, as the chairman of the film festival, these are not a problem for me."

"That's just the registration time for the public. I invited you."

"In your words, this is called internal recommendation"

Li Chen laughed: "Okay, Marco, I'll check here. It seems I won't have time to reply to you."

Marco also smiled happily and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for good news."

This old Ma, he even knows idioms, he really is an expert on China.

Li Chen smiled and shook his head.

After hanging up the phone with Marco, Li Chen called Wu Ershan, who was working on special effects at Sony.

Knowing that he could complete the special effects and post-production editing by July 10 at the latest, Li Chen felt relieved.

At that time, I will have to ask Han Sanping to help shorten the review time.

On the 23rd, Initial D, adapted from the Japanese manga, was released.

The little king's big screen debut.

It has to be said that the little king's box office appeal is indeed eye-catching.

The box office exceeded 725 million on the first day, setting a record for the first-day box office of a domestic film this year.

The thief family is no match for them.

Millions of Zhou Jie Lun's fans flocked to the cinema to support their idol.

I didn't leave the theater after the movie was over, just to listen to the ending songs "Drift" and "All the Way North"

Fans said one by one that they were already very satisfied just being able to see their idols on the big screen.

Li Chen was also deeply saddened when he saw this.

He knew that the era of fan clubs where fans form groups was about to come.

The first to be affected is represented by this year's popular Super Girl.

In the past, fans mostly followed their idols on their own and it was difficult for them to form a group.

But starting this year, the fan circle has had the conditions for growth.

The fire of Tieba and forums is the soil.

What is Li Yi Bar, which later became Di Bar.

Chun Ge, that is Li Yuchun who is about to win the championship.

Later, these forums gradually developed into a place for the public to express their thoughts on the Internet, and people would just have fun there and then die.

One star after another was pulled down from the altar.

Believe that Chun Ge will gain eternal life, and this belief has been passed on for more than ten years.

Things like Chun Ge, the real man, and the iron-blooded Stallone are everywhere on the Internet.

If you don't imply Chun Ge, you'd be embarrassed to go out and chat with others.

Each of the fans has his or her own title.

Li Yuchun’s fans are called Yumi, and their names are Li Yuchun and Chunchun.

Zhang Liangying's fans are called Liangfen, and Zhou Bichang's name is Bibi.
Wait, there's more.

When Li Chen heard this, he heard it from his little cousin.

I totally don't understand. If that's the case, then what should Leo Ku's fans be called?
Fans gathered together and began to support their idols, criticize them, control comments, and whitewash them in an organized manner.

Li Chen felt that he had to take some time to give Yang Siwei some advice.

There is no one who is easy to deal with under my company.

Whether it is Yang Mi and Tangtang, or Fan Xiaopang and others who may belong to the company in the future.

They are the brightest girls under the spotlight.

Each of them has a physique that attracts bad luck.

This doesn't even include his girlfriend. If you think about it, it's simply a miniature of Zhang Yimou's House of Flying Daggers.

Except Li Chen who was paying attention to Initial D.

There was another person who was also attracted by Zhou Jie Lun's box office appeal: Zhang Weiping.

The huge profits from Heroes and Ambush made Zhang Weiping taste the sweetness.

However, the two films did not do well at the box office in China, which made Zhang Yimou unhappy.

The two argued about this many times, but neither could convince the other.

This year's "A Solo Journey of a Thousand Miles", which has not yet been released, is the result of Zhang Weiping's compromise.

But Zhang Weiping has made up his mind that as long as A Thousand Miles Away is not a hit.

You have to do it according to your own wishes and not follow your own will!
The box office of Qing Hong reached 240 million and couldn't move any further.

On the 25th, the audition for the female lead of Ip Man was held as scheduled at Splendid Diamond.

Fan Qiaoqiao arrived early and followed Yang Siwei through a back door. After all, he was not yet 25 years old.

The first time Fan Qiaoqiao came to Jinxiu Mingzuan, he inexplicably fell in love with this place.

I am already very familiar with Yang Siwei.

The two chatted occasionally, and Fan Qiaoqiao talked about Wang Zhaojun.

In front of Yang Siwei, she did not shy away from it.

"Although there is competition from Gao Yuanyuan and Li Qiaoqiao, believe it or not, thinking."

“They don’t necessarily have an advantage over me.”

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "Of course I believe it. Don't say too much. The boss and Mr. Wu are waiting."

"Let's go up quickly, don't make my boss and Mr. Wu wait too long."

Yang Siwei sighed in his heart. If it weren’t for Yang Mi, I would certainly believe that you could win.

But now, Yang Siwei didn’t know what to say.

Fan Qiaoqiao felt weird, as if Yang Siwei was trying to change the subject.

Yang Siwei took Fan Qiaoqiao to change into cheongsams.

Then came the audition meeting room.

Li Chen and Wu Bin were already waiting.

Wu Bin came back two days ago and successfully won the love of his parents by spending a considerable amount of money.

Li Chen held a meeting with the company's screenwriting department.

He recounted his memory of his parents' love as if he was telling a plot summary.

Then he handed it to Wu Bin to watch over.

Li Chen has introduced Wu Bin and Yang Siwei to each other.

Yang Siwei also issued an announcement on behalf of Rongchen Pictures, welcoming Wu Bin to join.

Fan Qiaoqiao took the initiative to greet them, "Director Li, President Wu, I'm Fan Qiaoqiao."

"Today I am here to audition for the female lead role of Ip Man, Zhang Yongcheng."

Yang Siwei had also taken his seat, sitting on both sides of Li Chen, with Wu Bin on his left and right.

Fan Qiaoqiao is ready.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Then let's get started. You know Zhang Yongcheng's character well."

"It depends on your performance."

This kind of performance without props really tests the actors' skills.

The blue and white cheongsam perfectly displays Fan Qiaoqiao's slender figure.

Every move she makes is indeed very feminine.

The premise is not to look at the face, because the appearance is too delicate and it is easy to confuse the host and the guest.

"It's not the first day I've known you. I'll be frank with you. Let's work together again next time if there's a chance."

Li Chen said bluntly.

Yang Siwei glanced at her boss, somewhat confused. She felt that Fan Qiaoqiao had performed very well.

However, even though she doesn't understand, she will not confuse herself with her position.

Fan Qiaoqiao felt a little depressed because of this role.

She also specifically asked Ip Man's descendants about Zhang Yongcheng's personality and habits.

I didn't expect it to be.
"It's okay, Director Li. I also want to thank Director Li for giving me the opportunity to audition."

“I hope I’ll have the opportunity to act in Director Li’s movies in the future.”

Fan Qiaoqiao smiled.

After Fan Qiaoqiao left, Yang Siwei couldn't help but ask the boss the reason.

After asking clearly, he immediately sent a message to Fan Qiaoqiao.

"The boss said you're too pretty. Ip Man is a biography of a male protagonist, and he's afraid you'll steal the spotlight from the male protagonist."

When Fan Qiaoqiao saw the message, he immediately felt much better.

She also knows that her appearance can sometimes be an advantage and sometimes a disadvantage.

Next is another person with connections, Xu Qing.

I have to say that there are not many actresses with dimples in the entertainment industry.

One is Miss Liu, one is Xu Qing, and the other is Chen Jingfei’s future girlfriend.

"Director Li, I am Xu Qing"

Xu Qing is not suitable, both in terms of age and feeling.

It was not until Yang Gongru came in during the whole morning that Li Chen felt his eyes brighten.

After putting on the cheongsam, you will look good.

It reminded Li Chen of Wang Zhenzhen in My Date with a Vampire.

Although not as dazzling as Fan Qiaoqiao.

However, she has a slim figure and can support the cheongsam, making her the most photogenic Miss Asia champion.

Moreover, her gentle and docile temperament exactly fits the description of Ip Man's descendants.

"Director Li, hello, I'm Yang Gongru"

Yang Gongru is now at the peak of her beauty.

It was my first time meeting this young Palme d’Or director.

Yang Gongru couldn't describe the feeling, she just felt that the other person's eyes were very bright.

It’s like I can see through myself, as if I have known myself for a long time.

I heard that the online broadcast rights of his films Across the World and My Date with a Vampire have been bought by Rongchen Pictures.

Both ATV and TVB seem to attach great importance to the strategic cooperation with Rongchen Pictures.

"Now that you're ready, let's start, Miss Yang," Li Chen said with a smile.

There are Cai Shaofen, Charmaine Sheh, Sonija Kwok in front, and Yang Gongru in front.

More and more Hong Kong artists are turning to the mainland to make a living.

The ten-minute audition is actually just a process.

Li Chen could tell whether it was suitable or not at a glance.

"Okay, that's enough."

Yang Gongru was interrupted and thought she had failed.

It is inevitable to feel a little disappointed.

Li Chen ignored her and asked Wu Bing beside him: "What do you think, Senior Brother Wu?"

Wu Bin smiled and said, "I have no objection, it's up to you to decide."

Yang Siwei smiled and said, "I have no objection, Boss. We were still one family five hundred years ago."

Li Chen then turned around and said with a smile: "Ms. Yang, this is the script."

"You can take it back first, but keep it confidential."

Yang Gongru suddenly felt like she was resurrected from the dead.

"Director Li, are you saying that I passed the audition?" Yang Gongru asked in surprise.

Yang Siwei took the file bag, handed it to Yang Gongru and said with a smile.

"The boss has already given you the script, so how can it be fake?"

"Ask someone from your company to come and sign a contract with me."

"Ah, thank you Director Li."

Li Chen gave the list of remaining actors to Yang Siwei to contact.

On July 5, Rongchen Films announced the casting results for Ip Man, as well as the director and lead actors.

Director: Ning Hao

Action Director: Hong Jinbao
Ip Man: Zhang Jin

Zhang Yongcheng: Yang Gongru

Zhou Qingquan: Huang Lei
Jinshan Looking for: Fan Shaohuang

Li Zhao: Yu Hewei
Miura: Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Guest starring: Zhou Zhaolong
Hong Jinbao is Zhou Zhaolong's master, and having this relationship with Zhou Zhaolong makes things a lot easier.

As soon as the news was announced, it immediately caused heated discussions in the circle.

When it came to choosing the male and female protagonists, no one guessed the result correctly.

Ip Man chose the little-known Zhang Jin.

The female lead was unexpectedly chosen to be Yang Gongru, who was a Miss Asia pageant winner.

Wang Zhonglei was a little upset that neither of his duo was selected.

Rongchen Pictures is like an iron fence, and no one can get in.

I called him just for an audition opportunity?

Sisters Li Qiaoqiao and Li Yu are quite open-minded about it.

"Sister, I'm afraid that the situation where Huayi is the only one in the market will never come back."

"Mr. Wang must be very angry." said Li Yu.

"There's no point in getting angry. Mr. Wang can't control Director Li."

"Director Li is no longer the fledgling college student he was two years ago," said Li Qiaoqiao.

"That's right. I saw it clearly at the premiere of Shoplifters that day. Director Li is not an ordinary person."

"He is young but very capable. All his friends are leaders and elites in the industry."

"With China Film Group as a state-owned enterprise, Light Media as a leader in publicity and distribution, and Rongchen Pictures' golden brand in production, it can be said that they are invincible."

"There's absolutely no need to look at Mr. Wang's face." Li Yu sighed.

On the other hand, Li Shaohong of Rong Xingda saw that Rongchen Pictures had not signed Yang Mi yet.

I was also full of doubts.

Li Chen didn't care what the outside world said.

Ip Man is expected to start filming after National Day, but Wing Chun cannot be mastered in a day or two.

Wu Ershan is back from Sony.

Li Chen, Wu Bin and Wu Ershan watched the edited film in the company.

Li Chen was very satisfied.

Painted Skin has been imprinted with Wu Ershan’s cold tones since the first part.

After watching the whole movie, Li Chen felt that the beauty of the pictures was no less than Zhang Yimou's Hero.

If the hero is the passionate azalea, then Painted Skin is the cool daffodil.

The special effects are much more gorgeous than the 5-cent special effects made in Hong Kong Island in the previous life.

Without the logical flaws, Li Chen had the confidence to go to Venice.

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