1993 My China Entertainment Age

Hearing Jiang Xiaofeng's answer, Ning Hao's eyes lit up immediately, and he immediately replied: "Okay Director Jiang, I'll go back there and polish it."

Jiang Xiaofeng patted Ning Hao on the shoulder and said, "Ning Hao, work hard, I am very optimistic about you!"

Although Ning Hao didn't understand why Jiang Xiaofeng was so optimistic about himself, he was still very moved by Jiang Xiaofeng's encouragement.

In addition to Ning Hao, Jiang Xiaofeng also met many other directors. Roughly speaking, there are more than 30 directors, some from the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, all of whom are relatively young directors.

In the end, among the more than 30 directors, Jiang Xiaofeng chose to spend 1800 million yuan to invest in 6 new directors, namely:
Ning Hao (Mainland) - "Diamond"

Wu Ershan (Mainland) - "Soap Opera"

Li Yunchan (Taiwan Province) - "Mermaid Blooming"

Liu Yiwei (Mainland) - "Love Call Transfer"

Lin Zicong (Xiangjiang) - "Drinking Tea in Leisure"

Xue Xiaolu (Mainland) - "Autumn Rain"

Among the six new directors, Jiang Xiaofeng is most optimistic about Ning Hao, followed by Wu Ershan, and then Xue Xiaolu.

However, in Jiang Xiaofeng's view, among the above six films, the only ones that can really make money in the current mainland film market are Ning Hao's "Crazy Stone" and Liu Yiwei's "Love Call Transfer".

As for the other 4 films, because the style is not commercially grounded enough, it may be more literary and artistic. I can only follow Jia Zhangke's "Xiao Wu". cost, or make some money.

Of course, Jiang Xiaofeng is not a living Bodhisattva. The reason why he is willing to invest in these six directors is due to many considerations.

The reason why Jiang Xiaofeng started this "Huaguo Rising Star Director Project" was not only to strengthen his own director team, but on the other hand, Jiang Xiaofeng also hoped that the 6 films he invested in and produced would be able to praise the contracted artists of his company.

For example, Xu Zheng, Wu Jian, Hu Ge, etc., especially Xu Zheng and Wu Jian, they have made so many TV series, they will definitely want to make movies, and they all need movie resources.

After all, these days, in the minds of most actors, the grade and status of movies is higher than that of TV dramas.

And Jiang Xiaofeng used these new directors to make these small-scale movies, and he was able to use well-known actors such as Xu Zheng and Wu Jian. The promotion of the movie also had a certain star effect.

Because he was worried that Ning Hao would be poached by others after he became popular, Jiang Xiaofeng also signed two film contracts with Ning Hao in advance besides "Diamond".

May 9st, morning.

After a period of communication and exchange, Century Film and Television Company and Media Asia Variety Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. plan to jointly invest and produce the film "Initial D".

The film "Initial D" tells the story of Takumi Fujiwara, who delivered tofu every day instead of his father Bunta Fujiwara, and inadvertently grew into a "drifting" master and defeated the racing masters such as Nakazato Takeshi and Sudo Kyoichi.

At this time, Fujiwara Takumi's love was in crisis, and finally Fujiwara Takumi decided to join the racing team and start a life as a real racer...

If Jiang Xiaofeng was five or six years younger, maybe someone would be impulsive and take over the script and play the leading actor Fujiwara Takumi himself, but he is almost 30 years old after all, so he gave the script to Zhou Jielun.

In fact, Liu Weiqiang, the director of "Initial D", is also very optimistic about Zhou Jielun's popularity and influence, and wants to invite Zhou Jielun to play the leading actor Fujiwara Takumi.

Since Jiang Xiaofeng has his own requirements, it is no problem for them to find Zhou Jielun to make a movie, but the premise is that Century Film and Television Company will participate in the investment of this movie.

After negotiation, Century Film and Television Company also obtained a 10% investment share from Media Asia.

After Zhou Jielun read the script of "Initial D", he took the initiative to express to Jiang Xiaofeng that he would like to participate in the movie "Initial D" with zero pay.

Jiang Xiaofeng said in a good and funny way: "You are stupid, why don't you make money if you have money, why do you want zero pay."

Zhou Jielun said frankly: "No, Brother Feng, I'm afraid that the role of Takumi Fujiwara will be taken away by others..."

Jiang Xiaofeng asked knowingly, "Do you really like this character?"

Zhou Jielun nodded: "Yes, I really want to play this role."

Jiang Xiaofeng sighed helplessly, "Okay, since you want to act, I'll help you fight for it."

Hearing Jiang Xiaofeng's words, Zhou Jielun was so excited that he almost knelt down to Jiang Xiaofeng, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Feng, I'm just counting on you!"

Jiang Xiaofeng replied with a smile: "Since you miss Fujiwara Takumi so much, I will help you get this role no matter what."

"Jie Lun, let me tell you this, the movie "Initial D", we will not act unless we are the male lead!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaofeng being so domineering, Zhou Jielun was also very excited and grateful, and didn't know what to say.

Because "Initial D" is the second movie that Zhou Jielun participated in, Zhou Jielun's salary is still slightly inferior compared with the veteran film stars such as Tony Leung and Andy Lau.

Although everyone knows that Zhou Jielun is very popular now, but so far, Zhou Jielun has not shown his appeal in the film industry.

Therefore, after negotiation between the two parties, Hong Kong Media Asia Variety Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. offered Zhou Jielun a salary of 500 million yuan.

You know, this was in 2004, and actors who could get a salary of 500 million yuan could almost be said to be at the level of domestic first-line male actors.

Don't talk about international superstars like Chenglong and Li Lianjie. After all, the gap in grades is too great.

As for us in the mainland, the one who can pay more than Zhou Jielun may be Uncle Ge Youge.

Jiang Xiaofeng was not counted because Jiang Xiaofeng seldom participated in movies, and he would never act in movies for the sake of salary. Therefore, his salary can be high or low, it all depends on his own mood.

The reason is very simple, like the movie "Waiting Alone" written, directed and acted by Jiang Xiaofeng. He is the producer and the owner of the film and television company. He only paid 200 million yuan for himself, and only 100 million yuan for Zhou Jielun. If he is willing, he can offer himself 1000 million yuan, which is no problem at all.

Because Jiang Xiaofeng owns the money, he has the final say on how he spends it, and no one can say anything about him.

March 9th, late.

Jiang Xiaofeng's 16th album "Songs for Nobody" has successfully sold over 190 million copies in Asia, making it the second Chinese-language record with sales exceeding 190 million copies this year.

And Zhou Jielun's "My Site", with sales of 189 million copies, was surpassed by Jiang Xiaofeng with a slight advantage.

However, 2004 is not over yet, and it is still unknown who will win.

Moreover, because Jiang Xiaofeng helped him win the leading actor in "Initial D", Zhou Jielun is in a good mood recently, and he is ready to go to Dongying to shoot a movie with Liu Weiqiang, Chen Yuxi and other main creative personnel.

Therefore, even though the sales of his records were surpassed by those of Jiang Xiaofeng, Zhou Jielun didn't feel too sad or sad.

As for Jiang Xiaofeng, he also slowly devoted his time and energy to the company's strategy and his two families.

The only thing that remains the same is that Jiang Xiaofeng almost takes time out every day to practice Wing Chun against the wooden dummy in Yujing Garden, at home in Houzhai Hutong, or in the company office.

(End of this chapter)