Entertainment Empire System

After discussing the public affairs, Chairman Li Liu became more relaxed at this time. He showed a relaxed smile and said: "Actually, to be honest, I also hope that Huaxia Film can develop in a better direction, but Some things are not accomplished overnight. Rome was not built in a day, and a perfect movie mechanism was not built in a day or two. Let’s talk about something personal. This time, for the premiere of [Star Wars: The Phantom Menace], we are going to do a For large-scale events, George Lucas will be invited, so I hope that the three of them will have a suitable opportunity to attend this premiere."

Speaking of which, Chairman Liu, Ye Ming, Zhang Yimou, and Feng Xiaogang actually had no personal grudges, but some conflicts at work. Chairman Liu is just a representative of a theater chain, while Ye Ming and the three of them are actually representatives of the film company. Although they are not very familiar friends in private, there are no excessive grievances.

As for the New Film Alliance wanting to swallow up the brilliant theater chain, of course, this requires the New Film Alliance to have enough appetite. Obviously the New Film Alliance does not have this ability, unless the power behind the New Film Alliance takes action. Therefore, after talking about work matters, Chairman Liu was very happy to invite the three people to attend the premiere of [Star Wars: The Phantom Menace].

Ye Ming was stunned for a moment. He hadn't fully recovered from his thoughts just now. Hearing that George Lucas was coming over, it was said that it aroused his interest.

At that moment, Ye Ming quickly spoke up and said, "Will George Lucas come over? I haven't heard that Director Lucas has such an itinerary."

As the world's top director, every move of George Lucas attracts the attention of the media from all over the world. This is a group of people who truly stand at the top of the world film industry. George Lucas is an immortal legend in science fiction movies.

Chairman Liu seemed to be very happy that Ye Ming had such a reaction. Zhang Yimou and Feng Xiaogang were not too surprised when they heard this. Zhang Yimou always has his own channels, and Feng Xiaogang is very cunning. In entertainment They have been in the industry for so many years and have a wide range of contacts, so it is not surprising that the two people knew the news. But for people like Ye Ming, Huihuang Film and Television was in dire straits a few days ago. It's not surprising that he didn't know the news.

Not many people in the entertainment industry know this news, let alone outsiders. This is exactly what Chairman Liu needs. He wants the New Film Alliance to cause a sensation. Simply saying "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" is not enough. Being able to invite George Lucas here is really shocking. Matters of the human heart.

At that moment, Chairman Liu said proudly: "Mr. Ye didn't expect it, this is something Director Lucas only agreed to recently.

Originally he didn't plan to come, he just sent two assistants over, but later he changed his mind for some reason. This is great news for the New Film Alliance, and for Chinese Star Wars fans, It is also a great opportunity to see the father of Star Wars in person. I think this movie should be able to cause a sensation. "

This is natural. It seems that in Ye Ming's memory, Lucas from the previous life [Star Wars: The Phantom Menace] did not come. I don't know what reason changed the director's attention.

Ye Ming nodded and said: "This is indeed an opportunity. It is rare to see a top master in science fiction movies." However, Ye Ming also has his own worries. He knows very well that in fact, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is like this The box office of a movie in China is not very good. It can almost be described as terrible. If it is said that at this time, Director Lucas knew that the movie he worked so hard to shoot turned out to be a bad strawberry. As for the box office, I don’t know what kind of expression it should be. But Ye Ming would not say this casually, as this would offend the New Film Alliance to death. Zhang Yimou is confident after all. Although he did not get the result he wanted, he can clearly distinguish the importance of such an issue, and he can have the opportunity to have close contact with Director Lucas. , this is also a good opportunity, so Zhang Yimou nodded and said: "Okay, I will go there tomorrow. Hollywood science fiction blockbuster, I hope it can have good results in China." Feng Xiaogang was naturally very happy to say: "Looking at this, it's very lively, so naturally we will go and support it."

Chairman Liu is very satisfied with his results. Being able to bring over three directors, Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and Ye Ming, is actually equally rewarding. At this time, Chairman Liu was very clear. If Lucas didn’t have the reputation of a great director, then Zhang Yimou might not buy into such an issue. Even Zhang Yimou, who was the face of the New Film Alliance, might not Will give. This is the confidence of China International’s great director.

After Chairman Liu left, the three of them seemed a little lonely. Zhang Yimou looked at it and laughed at himself: "Actually, this is a result we should have thought of. Adjusting the box office share is not something that can be done overnight. If you take your time, there will always be hope. What Mr. Liu said is true. This is the general trend, but if the general trend has not arrived, it will naturally be difficult to change. I will go back and tell Lao Zhang the news first. You guys Let's chat for now, see you tomorrow." Zhang Yimou left, and now only Ye Ming and Feng Xiaogang were left. The relationship between these two people is not generally good, so the same is true when chatting? What scruples, Feng Xiaogang He glanced at Ye Ming and said, "I don't understand. It's reasonable for Director Zhang and I to agree, but why did you agree? I heard that a movie of your company will be screened the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow you Is it interesting to go to the premiere of Star Wars? That guy surnamed Liu has no good intentions, you are forcing him to release."

Ye Ming said nonchalantly: "It's just a low-cost movie. Of course, I think there will be a certain response. Everyone goes to see Star Wars. But when you go watch Star Wars, maybe you can give me this low-cost movie as a bonus." I watched it. As for attending the premiere of Star Wars, this is not a contradiction. You expect my investment of more than one million to make even one-minute special effects of Star Wars a movie and compete with Star Wars. At the box office? Director Liu knew about this, but he deliberately didn’t care. He also lined up several screening halls of the New Film Alliance for the movie I was afraid of [Nightclub]. They didn’t even put this low-cost movie in In my eyes, why should I take it too seriously? Anyway, if this movie has a box office of three million, it will be considered a profit. You see, I don’t have any ambition."

When Ye Ming said this, he was completely putting himself in the perspective of Chinese movies. As long as it can make money, it is much better than most movies. There are fifty or sixty movies approved every year, and that doesn't count. For those underground films that have not been approved and shot, how many of these films can be released every year? There are a few that can make money, and these are questions worth thinking about.

In fact, in China, movies also abide by the 28/20 rule, which means that 20% of the movies can be released to the public, but among the movies that can be released, 20% of the movies can make money, which is already a pretty good result. The movies mentioned here are some of the movies that have passed the censorship.

Some films, such as "Farewell My Concubine" and "Alive", have no chance of being released in China.

Therefore, Ye Ming said that his movies can make money, which is already a very high expectation.

Therefore, in such a situation, no matter what it is, Ye Ming's expectation at this time is definitely good. Feng Xiaogang naturally understands the director's bitterness. If a movie that has been shot so hard does not have a chance to be released, it would be such a sad opportunity. And having the opportunity to be released to the public and having the opportunity to make money is a very joyful thing. As for fighting Star Wars, that's nonsense.

Feng Xiaogang said with a smile: "I am very pleased that you have seen this matter very clearly. I thought you were holding back your energy and had trouble with Star Wars. Then it will be a cakewalk."

Ye Ming had no intention of touching it, and said very freely: "[Nightclub] almost didn't get stuck because of the name. Therefore, my plan is to keep a low profile, screen the show quietly, and make a fortune in silence, without letting the higher-ups The leader is worried." Ye Ming, an actor, has achieved some achievements in the eyes of the leaders above, but sometimes he is a little restless. Therefore, at this time, Ye Ming feels that he needs to be quieter. Everyone knows that a gun shoots a bird in the head.

Later, Zhao Wei and Fan Binbin came to the door. At this time, Ye Ming said curiously: "How can you two sisters get together? This is very rare."

Fan Binbin is now an actor at Huayi Brothers, while Zhao Wei is self-employed and works alone. At least there is no company that has signed Zhao Wei yet, so it would be quite difficult for the two of them to get together.

Zhao Wei explained this point: "Today, on a whim, I wanted to find you to attend a party for college students. It was a party jointly organized by our film school, Yenching University, and Tsinghua University. Someone from the school came to me. , I hope I can find you to defeat the enemy. There is no way, college students are too poor and cannot afford to hire any stars, so they can only rely on connections to find friends."

Zhao Wei has always been straightforward. When talking to his friends, he doesn't hide anything and makes requests directly. Ye Ming is a big shot. If Ye Ming is invited to come through the company seriously, then in such a situation, let’s not talk about whether there will be such expenses for the college students’ party. Even if you have money, you may not be able to give Ye Ming. Please come over.

Ye Ming said without thinking: "Tonight, there is no problem. I do have time. I will go play with you later. What are you doing here, Binbin?"

Moving to Fan Binbin, Fan Binbin said with a smile: "I met Sister Weiwei on the road, and I was lucky enough to meet Sister Weiwei. Otherwise, it would be really difficult to find your company. It's too roundabout. I Well, I don’t have anything to shoot recently. I heard that tomorrow is the premiere of [Star Wars: The Phantom Menace]. It is said that Director Lucas will go there. I am a science fiction fan. I like Star Wars very much, especially the movies in it. Jedi Knight, I’m thinking of following you, Brother Ming, to sneak in and take a look.”

Fan Binbin actually heard Wang Zhongjun and Feng Xiaogang talk about this matter just now. Even if Wang Zhongjun and Feng Xiaogang went, they wouldn't be able to take Fan Binbin with them. Therefore, when Feng Xiaogang said that Ye Ming would also participate, he quickly came to the door. What a big deal. There is no problem with their friendship at all. Therefore, Ye Ming said with a smile: "It does happen. Just be ready tomorrow. At nine o'clock in the morning, Guangming Cinema, the base camp of the New Film Alliance, will arrive. There will be a grand premiere event, and we will go together then."

Fan Binbin jumped three feet high, as excited as Popeye who had eaten spinach. She has been a Star Wars fan since she was a child. It is definitely a rare opportunity for her to have close contact with director George Lucas. Before Ye Ming said anything else, Fan Binbin seemed to have suddenly thought of something and said, "No, I have to make some preparations. I will go to Lufthansa to buy two nice dresses. This month's living expenses should be tight again."

Fan Binbin is one of those children with a temper that drives people crazy. He will do whatever comes to his mind. For example, he will directly come to the door and ask Ye Ming to take him to see Lucas. This is what a little girl like Fan Binbin can do. Those who have such courage, such as Zhao Wei, Ma Su and others, have already realized the level difference in the entertainment industry, so they will not speak easily.

If Ye Ming actually refused after opening his mouth, the result would be ugly.

But in Fan Binbin's opinion, there is no problem at all in this matter, and she doesn't agree to pull him down. Anyway, in her opinion, Ye Ming is not an outsider, and her friend, there is nothing to say. And Ye Ming also cherishes the friendship formed by Huanzhugege, so he will not refuse anyone who can help. At this time, Zhao Wei looked at Fan Binbin's retreating back and said, "This girl, you doted on her too much. When you arrived at the new company, you didn't learn to grow up. It's very easy to suffer losses if you behave like this. "

Zhao Wei was right. Fan Binbin's temper, at least for now, is not considered a good temper. Being in the entertainment industry will cause a lot of damage.

Ye Ming shook his head and said: "Everyone has his own fate, and everyone has his own opportunities. You can't force it. Binbin will always grow up, so don't underestimate her."

Everyone is the protagonist of life, it depends on how you interpret your own splendor. (To be continued)