The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 460 Entering the [-] Million Market
The crew of "Sicario Sicario" filmed for more than [-] days. At the end of September, work was suspended for four days.

Li Shengyao, Zhang Ziyi, and Duan Yihong will return to China to attend the Huabiao Award Ceremony.

Zhang Ziyi won the Outstanding Actress Award for "Mei Lanfang", and she can win the award this time.

The biggest event in the entertainment industry this month is the listing of Huayi. As a domestic film and television production company, Huayi is the first entertainment company to go public.

The stock rose sharply on the first day of listing, and the Wang brothers were very happy.

Wang Zhonglei also called Li Shengyao and invited him to the celebration banquet.

But Li Shengyao didn't have time, so he refused.

In addition to Huayi, the second major event is the release of "The Great Work of the Nation". This movie received 60.00% of the film schedule on the first day, and a large number of stars became a hit immediately after the release.

Not to mention [-] million, not even [-] million.

When Han Sanping saw this result, she almost died of laughter.

Han Sanping also called Li Shengyao, saying that there was a celebration banquet.

But Li Shengyao was filming at that time, so there was no time to rush back.

This time, filming was suspended. In addition to participating in the Huabiao Awards, another thing was to return to China to attend the opening ceremony of a Fenghua Cinema in Shanghai.

Lee Shengyao's goal has not changed. Except for the necessary investment in film and television dramas, the rest of the money is used to buy buildings and open movie theaters.

After several years of expansion, Fenghua now has 56 cinemas, basically covering first- and second-tier cities in the Mainland.

Fenghua Film City does not sell brands, unlike Wanda, which can be joined.

All Fenghua Cinemas are directly owned by the company. At this time, every building and every cinema is worth investing in.

On the evening of September 2009, 9, the Huabiao Awards Gala ended. The biggest winners were Zhang Ziyi and Zhang Hanyu. One won the Outstanding Actress Award for "Mei Lanfang", and the other won the Outstanding Actor Award for "Assembly Number". .

Zhang Hanyu has come a long way. In the past two years, "Assembly" and "The Wind" have become very popular.

And Zhang Ziyi is even more powerful. She has already collected three domestic gold medals, making her unique among the four major dandies.

But in the word of mouth of the common people, because of the few doors last year, many people don't like her.

Lee Sheung Yew didn't care about this. He just quietly went to attend the awards ceremony and promote "Sicario".

After the party, people in the entertainment industry had a small celebration banquet.

Li Shengyao passed away naturally.

"Director Li, Director Li, I haven't seen you for a month, I miss you so much."

Xiaogangpao is full of spirits. He holds a lot of shares in Huayi, no less than Li Shengyao. This is considered capital.

Plus "If You Are the One" received a good response, he now speaks much louder.

"Director Li, you still have the foresight. Others don't think there are [-] million, so you are right."

Han Sanping was also very happy, holding a wine glass with a happy expression on his face.

"Director Li, do you think "The Great Cause of Strengthening the Country" can win an award next year?"

Han Sanping is a member of the system. If he can win awards for making movies, it will be of great benefit to him.

Li Shengyao smiled, "It's very hopeful."

Han Sanping thought that Li Shengyao was talking about the Huabiao Award, paused slightly, and then said in a low voice: "Director Li, with your good words, I will really win the award next year. I must thank you very much."

In Li Shengyao's previous life, "The Founding of a Country" failed to win any awards in China, but it won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Film.

Li Shengyao then chatted with other people for a while, and then found a seat to sit down and rest.

He was a little tired, flying around, trying to recover.

At this moment, a woman with short hair turned sideways and sat opposite Li Shengyao.

"Director Li, long time no see."

The woman has curved eyebrows and big eyes, her face is soft, and she has a demure and gentle air.

She also speaks softly, which is very comfortable to listen to.

At this time, she was wearing a long white dress, which brought out her unique gentle temperament to the fullest.

"Mr. Cai, long time no see."

Cai Yinong looked at Li Shengyao, then raised her glass and touched Li Shengyao's glass, "Do you still remember me?"

The young director of idol dramas back then became the most successful director of commercial films in Asia a few years later.

Cai Yinong watched this person become more and more successful until he left her behind.

"You're joking, a woman like you will be remembered by men."

Cai Yinong chuckled, then put away her smile, "Director Li, I came to see you for three things this time. I want to cooperate with you."

"You said."

Li Shengyao was not surprised, he was a favorite, rich in theaters, and video sites, everyone wanted to cooperate with him.

"The first thing is that Tangren wants to cooperate with Fenghua to film "Scary Step by Step"."

"Scary Step by Step" can be regarded as a boutique novel. After Li Shengyao bought Qidian, he wrote a batch of book lists to draw people's attention to excellent online novels.

As long as there is value for adaptation, buy them in advance.

"Step by Step" is one of them.

Fenghua TV drama production department has not filmed.

Before Yu Zheng wanted to set up a studio, Li Shengyao thought of this matter, even if Cai Yinong couldn't come.

At the latest by the end of the year, Li Shengyao himself will remind the TV drama production department that this drama can be filmed. Anyway, Liu Shishi is now a Fenghua artist.

Brother Hu, Wang Kai, and Yuan Hong can all play the role of elder brother.

Li Shengyao glanced at Cai Yinong, "Mr. Cai, you have a good vision. This drama has great potential, but what?"

"The copyright is in Fenghua. I have actors and a TV production department. It seems that I don't need to cooperate with Tang Ren?"

"Director Li, you are right, but I think Fenghua's current TV series are all low-cost sweet dramas. For such big dramas, your directors may not be able to grasp them, and your energy is in movies. Others won't necessarily be watching."

Li Shengyao smiled, "Is there more?"

"Ren Tang is cooperating with Fenghua this time. Fenghua takes the lead, and Ren Tang just does some auxiliary work. Our investment is divided into [-]-[-]%, Fenghua takes [-]%, and Tangren takes [-]%. You can use any actor you want, and other things are completely fine. Let us do it."

Li Shengyao doesn't mind cooperating with Tangren. Fenghua's current TV series are all for making money and overseas markets. They are all sweet dramas or romantic dramas.

It is true that no one in the TV drama production department of the company has experience in directing large-scale costume dramas.

"What about the second thing?"

"If we do "Scary Step by Step" together, I would like to use an actress from your company."

"Liu Shishi?"

Cai Yinong's eyes widened, full of shock, "Director Li, you can guess this, it's amazing."

"Small, I also like Liu Shishi."

Cai Yinong nodded, and continued: "Director Li, the third thing is whether you want to consider directing "Scary Step by Step"."

"Now the film market is changing rapidly, [-] million today, [-] million tomorrow, you are the most successful director of commercial films in Asia, although everyone knows you are good, but there are many people waiting to see your jokes."

"Look at the box office of "Jianguo Daye" with more than 4 million yuan. Many media say that you are going out of date."

"You might as well take a break and film "Scary Step by Step" to adjust your state."

Li Shengyao chuckled and shook his head, "Thank you for your kindness, but I won't be filming "Scary Step by Step"."

He is a big director, if he doesn't make movies, he makes TV series, isn't that going backwards?
Recently, the box office of "The Great Achievement of the Nation" has exceeded 2 million. Indeed, some media have discussed that Lee Sing Yew's highest domestic box office is only more than [-] million.

However, it is impossible for Li Shengyao to shrink back because of them, he still has this mentality.

(End of this chapter)