Chinese Entertainment's Shining Star

Although Nie Wei's films have never been shot by the company, it is still necessary to go through the motions.

Moreover, those who were present to review the script actually came with their original intentions. It was not that they were finding fault with Nie Wei's script, but they simply wanted to see the plot of Nie Wei's new script first.

The conference room was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of the twelve reviewers shuffling paper. Nie Wei was not present, but was drinking tea and playing chess with Wang Zhonglei in the lounge nearby.

About two hours later, when Nie Wei and Wang Zhonglei were about to play the third game of chess, a staff member knocked on the door of the lounge.

"It should be finished." Nie Wei threw the newly captured chess piece back into the chess basket and said with a smile.

"Let's go together." Wang Zhonglei also stood up and walked with Nie Weiyi towards the conference room next door.

A few steps away, the two quickly entered the conference room. Seeing Nie Wei and Wang Zhonglei appear, everyone immediately stood up to greet them.

"Everyone, please sit down." Wang Zhonglei asked everyone to sit down, while pointing to an executive sitting on his lower right, and asked: "Have you read the script? I'll let you speak first."

"Yes." The executive who had just sat down quickly stood up again and reported: "I have read the script. Mr. Nie wrote it perfectly. I can't find any mistakes."

"Same for us." The others nodded in agreement.

Even if they think there is something inappropriate in Nie Wei's script, they actually dare not say anything. After all, Nie Wei's movies have always created high box office, and all of this comes from the script created by Nie Wei himself. If they interfere casually, Even if Nie Wei accepts the change, if the box office does not go well by then, they will 100% take the blame.

So even if they had some doubts in their hearts, these people kept silent and just cheered.

Nie Wei didn't expect these people to make any suggestions, and he didn't think there was anything that could be changed in his script. Today's script review session was more of a formality. Next, he would talk about film investment and crew formation. is the point.

The company accountant who had been waiting aside for a long time took the fund application submitted by Nie Wei and made a report.

"The final production cost of Interstellar was approximately $160 million."

After listening to the accountant's conclusion, there was a sound of "Eh" at the scene. It was not that the amount was too much, but that it was a little too little.

"Mr. Nie, the previous production cost of "Inception" was US$220 million. I think this movie has more special effects. Isn't US$160 million a bit too low?" someone asked.

"When I make a movie, I will not ask for more money, nor will I ask for less money." Facing the questions from everyone here, Nie Wei explained: "The production cost of "Inception" exceeded 200 million US dollars, because it used Many of the special effects are physical special effects, and these special effects require special equipment, and these special equipment have to be customized temporarily, so the cost naturally increases. "

"The special effects of "Interstellar" are more computer special effects, and the rest of the cost is mainly on the model."

"So it looks like there are more special effects shots, but actually this movie costs less than Inception."

After listening, everyone nodded quickly. Anyway, as long as Nie Wei is not cutting corners to save money, you must know that most of the people here are new shareholders or shareholder representatives of Huayi after its listing, including Huaying. Among the investment representatives, what they care most about is the final profit of the film.

Nie Wei has proven its box office appeal with its strength. They have also seen the benefits brought by high-quality movies, so they are more willing to spend more investment in exchange for more returns.

Although Nie Wei, as the major shareholder, would not necessarily cheat his company, everyone actually thought that even if they spent more production fees, they should make it safer.

So the final result is that even though the application report submitted by Nie Wei to the board of directors already stated a production fee of 160 million U.S. dollars, everyone, including Wang Zhonglei, finally unanimously decided that the film production fee for Nie Wei was One hundred and eighty million dollars.

In the words of Wang Zhonglei, spend as much as you can, and wait until you run out.

After the news of the meeting that day spread, it made directors in the entertainment industry envious. These days, even great directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou sometimes argue over tens or even millions of production fees. Because all investors hope to invest less money and hope for high box office.

In China, it is really rare to have investors like Nie Wei desperately giving money.

Of course, this is also due to the fact that Nie Wei has always been undefeated at the box office since becoming a director. Many investors in Nie Wei's movies are really unable to join in waving their checks, and those who have seized the investment opportunity , often they would desperately take money out of their own pockets and stuff it into Nie Wei's pocket, but Nie Wei might not be happy to accept it.

For every Nie Wei film, Huayi's external investment often only accounts for 20% of the film's total investment, and sometimes even less.

Why did Huayi's stock rise so fast after it went public? Basically, every additional issuance was quickly digested by the market. It was because some people who were waving checks and couldn't invest in Nie Wei's movies simply bought Huayi's stock, leaving outsiders Become your own person.

After the meeting ended that day, the crew had already deposited 50 million US dollars into the account, which was used as funds for the crew's preparatory work. This account was supervised by Shu Chang, a new producer.

In the following days, Shu Chang became the one who was away from home all day.

Although Nie Wei also assigned two experienced producers to help Shu Chang, a large crew like "Interstellar" is really busy, especially in the early stages of preparation, which can really keep the producers busy.

Even on the busiest two days, Shu Chang didn't even have time to talk to Nie Wei on the phone, and Nie Wei hadn't seen Shu Chang for five days, eating alone every day.

September 16th was the Mid-Autumn Festival when the family reunited. Shu Chang had told Nie Wei two days ago that he would go back to Kyoto to spend the holiday with Nie Wei, but Nie Wei was eating breakfast that morning and was thinking about picking up Shu Chang, but he received a call from Shu Chang asking for leave.

"Nie Wei, I'm sorry. The local tour guide told me this morning that the weather is very good, which is perfect for going to Kubuqi Desert to shoot. I don't want to waste time, so I may not be able to return to Beijing today."

"It doesn't matter. Work is important, but you must also pay attention to safety. Let the team bring enough water. Don't forget to protect yourself from the sun. When you are in the desert, listen to the guide in everything and don't act alone."

"Well, husband, don't worry, I will listen to you."

"Okay, I won't disturb you from work. Come on." Nie Wei resisted the reluctance in his heart and was about to hang up the phone. As a result, Shu Chang on the other end of the phone suddenly said in a crying voice: "Husband, I miss you so much."

The slightly trembling voice made Nie Wei's heart tremble, and he quickly replied: "I miss you too."

Then Nie Wei comforted Shu Chang again, and then Shu Chang's emotions stabilized. Nie Wei could hear that Shu Chang was also under great pressure. She was so busy that she didn't want others to look down on her and think she was unprofessional, and most of these were actually for Nie Wei.

After all, she was recommended by Nie Wei to become a producer, and her behavior also represents Nie Wei's vision to a large extent.

The two chatted for fifteen minutes until someone on Shu Chang's phone called her to leave, and the two hung up the phone reluctantly.

After hanging up the phone, Nie Wei looked at the half-eaten breakfast and lost his appetite.

Just when Nie Wei asked the servant beside him to take away the breakfast, the mobile phone on the table rang again. Nie Wei's expression instantly changed from loss to surprise. He thought it was Shu Chang calling again, and even wondered if Shu Chang had changed his mind temporarily and decided to return to Beijing.

As a result, he picked up the phone and saw that it was his mother Su Qing calling.

"Hello, Mom." Nie Wei threw himself on the sofa and answered the phone weakly.

"Hello, son, have you had breakfast?" Su Qing asked with concern as soon as she opened her mouth.

"I ate, just finished."

"What did you eat?"

"Eggs, corn, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice."

"Oh, okay, it's very nutritious. By the way, are you going back to Siheyuan tonight to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?" Su Qing asked the key point.

"Yes, I'll go to Siheyuan as soon as I get off work." Nie Wei answered without hesitation.

"Oh, really, that's great, remember to bring Shu Chang and Duo Duo with you, mom will prepare a big meal for you tonight." Su Qing smiled happily when she heard that Nie Wei was going home for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"Uh..." Nie Wei suddenly felt embarrassed and didn't know what to answer, because Su Qing mentioned two women, and he couldn't bring either of them back to Siheyuan.

"What's wrong?" Su Qing also heard the hesitation in Nie Wei's tone, and couldn't help asking curiously.

"Shu Chang has recently become the producer of my new film. She is now investigating the filming location in Inner Mongolia. I'm afraid she won't be able to return to Kyoto today."

"Oh, you kid, how can you let your wife work during the Mid-Autumn Festival!" Su Qing was immediately dissatisfied when she heard what Nie Wei said.

Mid-Autumn Festival is a day for family reunion, but her daughter-in-law actually went to work in another place. How could Su Qing be satisfied? In her opinion, this was Nie Wei's fault. After all, Nie Wei was the boss, and his daughter-in-law's work must have been arranged by him.

Nie Wei also had a hard time.

As a director, he never interfered with the work of the producer. Every time, Nie Wei set a working time. As long as the producer completed the work with quality within the working time, Nie Wei would not say anything more.

But Nie Wei had no way to explain this to Su Qing. This was all Shu Chang's own behavior, so Nie Wei could only take the blame for his wife silently. As a result, he was scolded by Su Qing for more than ten minutes on the phone.

"Shu Chang can't come back from another place, but Duoduo can't come back home, right?" Su Qing asked with a hint of anger in her tone. She couldn't get rid of Shu Chang for a while. You know, she loves this daughter-in-law more than Zhou Duoduo sometimes. Su Qing felt sad when she thought about not being able to see Shu Chang this Mid-Autumn Festival.

"Uh... Mom, Zhou Duoduo has to stay in the company and participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival party held by the company, so she can't go home." Nie Wei thought that Su Qing would be angry before he said it, so he explained immediately after he finished speaking.

"Mom, listen to me, this is very important to Duoduo. She probably hasn't told you yet. She has been promoted to a B-level trainee in our company, so she can also perform a program with her partners at this year's Mid-Autumn Festival party. They have been arranging for this program for almost a month. You won't let her efforts for this month go to waste, right?"

"You...you don't come back!" Su Qing hung up the phone angrily, leaving Nie Wei helpless.

After a while, Zhou Aiguo called.

"Xiao Wei, how did you make your mother angry? This guy, I just poured tea and splashed some water, and I was scolded." Zhou Aiguo said with lingering fear.

Nie Wei wanted to laugh, but felt that it was a bit unfair, so he finally held back his laughter.

Then Nie Wei also explained to Zhou Aiguo about Su Qing's anger. Zhou Aiguo was silent for a while after listening. It was obvious that he couldn't accept that Shu Chang and Zhou Duoduo couldn't go home during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Especially Zhou Duoduo, since Zhou Aiguo sent this girl to Huayi, he hasn't seen her for half a year. As a child who was raised by his own hands since childhood, Zhou Aiguo really misses her day and night. He was looking forward to seeing her again during the Mid-Autumn Festival, but he didn't expect that there would be no chance again.

But Zhou Aiguo is a big businessman after all, and he also understands that opportunities are very important to Zhou Duoduo now.

"Okay, I'll talk to your mom. By the way, don't forget to send some sugar-roasted chestnuts and mooncakes to your sister. Duoduo likes salted egg lotus paste and fruity mooncakes."

"Don't worry, Uncle Zhou. How can I not take care of my sister? I asked someone to send the mooncakes yesterday. Today I specially prepared hairy crabs for her. After her performance tonight, I will ask someone to steam them and send them to her dormitory. I will also ask someone to buy sugar-roasted chestnuts later. In short, my sister will not be wronged."

"Okay, you are quite reliable." Zhou Aiguo smiled with satisfaction. What he liked most was that Nie Wei took good care of Zhou Duoduo. He was not a real brother but was better than a real brother.

At this time, in the practice room of Huayi's annex building, Zhou Duoduo, Huang Ting and Mu Han were hiding in the corner and eating mooncakes while taking a break.

"Duoduo, the mooncakes your brother sent are really high-end and delicious, but there is a flaw." Mu Han said vaguely while holding a mooncake and eating it.

"Don't eat them if they have flaws. You eat the most among the three of us." Zhou Duoduo rolled her eyes at Mu Han, thinking that such delicious mooncakes can't fill your mouth.

Mu Han smiled foolishly. Of course she would continue to eat such delicious mooncakes, but she also had to point out the flaws.

"Duoduo, these mooncakes are very delicious. Some of them are the first time I have eaten them in my life, like this chocolate one, this ice skin one, and this durian one, but because they are so delicious, I ate a lot at once. I think I gained a lot of pounds this week."

Mu Han sighed at the end and touched his slightly bloated belly. He felt that he was afraid that he would be finished after the weight check in a few days.

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