China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 261 Mengying’s 11-year plan

The popularity of this year’s Spring Festival stalls has also spawned many “scalpers” from the first day of the Lunar New Year to now.

Scalpers have been hoarding group viewing tickets in theaters through various unfair channels and selling them at a price higher than the group tickets but lower than the retail tickets to earn the difference. For example, you can earn 10 yuan by reselling a ticket for "The Martian" .

In the past, movie theaters generally turned a blind eye to this kind of behavior.

However, the scalpers' vote scalping behavior became unscrupulous, and cinemas had to take measures to deal with it.

Wanda took the lead, first launching professional customization services for corporate cards, and then launching the "Spring" promotion, just to crack down on scalpers.

"Director Li, your movies are also spectacles. When scalpers were at their peak three times, you accounted for two of them." Ye Zhushundao also planned to tease him over the phone.

"2012", "Avatar", and "The Martian" are all good news for scalpers.

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After the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, several major production companies in the industry have also released trailers for their own blockbusters. The most positive ones are naturally "Guan Changyun" and "Warring States" scheduled for April.

Although the director wanted to refuse to turn "Guan Yunchang" into a pure costume action film with "well-developed limbs and simple mind".

But this trailer seems to have this trend, and Guan Changyun's momentum is a bit weak.

However, the trailer of another costume drama "Warring States" does not seem to be much better. The clip shows Sun Honglei and Jing Tian having a romantic date on the magnificent prairie. Their white clothes are fluttering like a Chinese version of "Romeo and Juliet".

Moreover, the female general "Tian Xi" played by Jingtian feels like the "ancestor grandma" of "Sassy Girlfriend", and she "abuses" Sun Honglei, Sun Binlai, without mercy.

Some netizens also didn't understand what "Warring States" was filming, and they felt they couldn't handle it.

"I'm afraid this won't be a romance film disguised as a costume."

Shu Chang and Liu Yifei were still discussing the plot, which seemed quite aesthetic, but Sun Honglei was a bit ugly in the movie, otherwise it seemed to be passable as an aesthetic romance movie.

"By the way, I see you've been watching "Review of 1942" these past few days. Have you finished it?"

Shu Chang raised his head and remembered that Liu Yifei had been holding this book in the past two days, and his eyes were red.

Liu Yifei quickly shook her head: "I can't stand it anymore. The writing is too miserable and painful."

"That's right. I said you can't surf the Internet, so why are you reading?"

Li Mu couldn't stand listening anymore. This is a typical representative of hedonism, the best harming friend.

"The Martian" has exceeded 9 million in 6 days of release, and 11 million in 7 days of release.
Because there was no opponent to stop it during the schedule, the movie was like a wild horse running wild.

The box office reached 8.18 million in two weeks, and the daily box office began to decline significantly. The daily average was stuck at around 3000 million, with ups and downs.

"It's good because it has anti-theft properties." Ning Hao looked at the box office of "The Martian" with envy.

"Don't read it. The first version of the script of "Golden Heist" has been written. Take a look and try to get the project approved this year and lay an egg."

Xing Aina handed the latest script to Ning Hao. This script took a long time. Because it was so old, it couldn't be done without careful study.

At this moment, Ning Hao's phone rang.

"Xu Zheng?"

Ning Hao looked at the person on the phone screen and pressed the answer button.

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, they finally got to the point.

"I think your idea is okay. Hurry up and find a screenwriter to write it. Don't let people cut you off again. I will help you connect with Director Li when the time comes."

Ning Hao listened to the story told by Xu Zheng. With his talent as a director, he felt that it was a bit exciting, but the details depended on how well the script was written.

Xu Zheng, who hung up the phone, was now radiant compared to his decadence a year ago.

But thinking about being cut off by Huaqi twice, I couldn't help but mutter: "Damn it, I won't be cut off by Huaqi again this time."

After the Lantern Festival, major companies began to announce their film plans for this year, and Huayi stole the show again.

Announced "Plan H" and launched ten new films directed by directors such as Feng Xiaogang and Cheng Long.

Among the ten new films, the one with the highest investment is "Zodiac" directed by Cheng Long himself. In addition, "The Generals of the Yang Family" produced by Huang Baiming and directed by Yu Rentai is also one of Huayi Brothers' major projects in 2011. In addition, "The Yang Family" directed by Feng Delun "Tai Chi", the investment in these three movies will exceed [-] million.

In addition to the film plan, Huayi also announced its official entry into the cultural tourism market, with a total investment of 10 billion yuan, which will be mainly used to build a film and television base, including studios and other supporting facilities. It will have the largest professional indoor studio in East China.

He seemed to have no shortage of money, and his arrogance made other companies in the circle jealous.

"After communicating with Mr. Ma from Alibaba, they often talk about the ecosystem on the Internet. I think Huayi will definitely be ahead of other companies by building an ecosystem of film and television culture."

Wang Zhongjun has been very close to people on the Internet recently. He has also participated in several Internet circle meetings, and his thoughts have begun to move in that direction.

The film and television industry is still too small. If Huayi wants a higher valuation and better prospects, it must break this deadlock.

Wang Zhonglei nodded in agreement, because the stock market gave the most direct response, rising sharply for several days in a row.

Mengying Media also announced its plans to start production this year two days after the Lantern Festival.

Li Mu directed the science fiction blockbuster "Gravity".

Guo Fan directed the science fiction film "Passengers".

Wu Ershan directed the oriental fantasy blockbuster "Painted Skin 2".

Since it was announced that "Painted Skin 2" would star the original cast, the actors were a little disappointed and focused on the other two science fiction films.

With "The Martian" in the lead, the current popularity of science fiction in China has swept away the previous decline.

Audiences are calling for directors to make science fiction films, but there are only a handful of directors who dare to make science fiction films, and there are not many companies willing to invest in them. As a result, science fiction films have not yet been launched.

Li Mu's "Gravity" was already known to the audience that it was going to be filmed, but it was Guo Fan's "Passengers" that made people shine.

“The assistant director of ‘The Martian’ suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.”

"Although the main credit for "The Martian" goes to Li Mu, the director who can participate in this science fiction film should not make a bad movie, so give me hope."

The name Guo Fan is completely famous in the circle.

"Have you trained another one?" Tian Zhuangzhuang saw the news about Guo Fan. This graduate student in the management department joined Mengying Media under his nose.

I thought it would last a few more years, but I didn't expect Li Mu to be given the chance so soon. “It’s true that the training of Nortel’s director department has been somewhat problematic in recent years.”

Tian Zhuangzhuang is still thinking about teaching.

This year's Nortel admissions registration is here again. People are coming and going these days. This year's directing department recruits 20 people and has set up four tests to strictly select people. However, the popularity of registration is still high, and there are nearly 1300 people in one day. [-] people signed up, and it is expected that in the end it will be the cream of the crop.

The acting department is even more popular. Zhou Dongyu, who plays Jingqiu in "Hawthorn Tree Love", has become the most famous among the applicants this year.

This year, the number of applicants for Nortel has reached a record high since the founding of the school, jumping to 19678. However, the elimination rate, like the performance department, is still over 99%.

In order to appease these candidates, the dean of Nortel came forward: "We have many other film-related majors. If candidates really love movies, they should choose according to their own characteristics and enter the industry first. For example, some candidates want to To realize your dream of becoming a star, you can take a "twisting route". For example, the now famous Huang Bo originally studied dubbing."

"Brother Bo, is this being exaggerated in disguise?" Liu Yifei laughed unkindly.

"Sun Yuan has some survivorship bias."

Another survivor-biased Guo Fan is reclusive these days. The news about the new movie has added too much heat to him. Not only actors are contacting him, but even reporters are not letting him go, eager to know about the new movie. for more information.

However, there is a gap in the hundred secrets. I still found an opportunity for reporters while I was out. I had no choice but to promote "Passengers".

"Director Guo, is it your first movie to be a science fiction film, or is it after "The Martian"? Do you feel any pressure?" The reporters didn't hesitate to take the microphone.

"There is definitely pressure, but my dream is to make a science fiction film. Director Li once said something to me, which is still fresh in my memory. If I follow this sentence, I believe that "Passengers" will not disappoint everyone. , you can look forward to it.”

"What did Director Li Mu tell you?" the reporter quickly asked, and it seemed that he had unknowingly uncovered a breaking point.

"The best science fiction is 'documentary filmed in the future'."

The media did not hesitate to post this paragraph online, and it spread quickly.

“So The Martian is a documentary?”

"Aren't all space agencies popular? Soon this will become a reality!"

"I finally understand why Li Mu can make such a good science fiction film. This guiding ideology is so awesome!"

"So I'm looking forward to Gravity and Passengers more."

"No wonder others can make such science fiction films"

Many people in the circle felt emotional when they saw this sentence, Damn, this realm is different.

What they thought of as science fiction was just to cover it up with a layer of science fiction, without any thought that one day this scene would become a reality.

After all this publicity, I discovered the next day that the box office, which was supposed to be around 3000 million, suddenly jumped to over 3600 million.

The total has reached 9.5 million, and it will only take two days to break 10 billion.

"One billion, "Jinling Thirteen Hairpins" must also reach it." Zhang Weiping looked at the box office of "The Martian" and he was now under great pressure.

Naturally, it is claimed that there is no pressure to the outside world, but is it really possible to rely on Zhang Yimou alone to earn 10 billion?

"We have to add some excitement to the movie."

Zhang Weiping looked at Zhang Yimou who was still lecturing the new actors, and suddenly he had an idea.

At this time, the filming progress of "Thirteen Hairpins" is slow, and new actors in "Thirteen Hairpins" are replaced from time to time. Christian Bale will not join the cast until after the Oscars. He will not be able to come to Jinling around early March to play the roles of the male and female protagonists. They all put it off for filming.

In this year's Oscars, "Inception" received 8 nominations. Although it did not win the Best Supporting Actress award, Liu Yifei had to go and participate.

Li Mu also handled the casting matters for "The Hunger Games" and flew to Los Angeles with Liu Yifei.

"Does this dress look good?"

On the day of the Oscars, Liu Yifei wore a sapphire blue luxury dress, a sapphire-embellished necklace, sapphire earrings, rings and bracelets that complemented each other. The rare gemstones were intertwined with bright diamonds, giving off a distant and graceful aura of the sea, exuding a deep and rich azure light, which made her feel It has endless charm.

As expected, a sword matches a hero, and a gem matches a beauty.

"The gems are beautiful."

"Damn it!"

Liu Yifei pinched Li Mu fiercely and was very unhappy.

Li Mu rubbed his waist and said quickly: "You should just listen to what I have to say."

"Huh? Then tell me." Liu Yifei's big eyes flashed with expectation.

"This sapphire is even more beautiful."

"You're going to piss me off."

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At this year's Oscars, "The King's Speech" successfully won four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, becoming the biggest winner of the night.

Nolan's "Inception" once again accompanied the competition and won four scrap awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Sound Effects.
Christian Bale won the Best Supporting Actor Award for "The Fighter", which was a surprise to Zhang Yimou. The popularity of "The Thirteen Hairpins" has soared.

People inside and outside the industry couldn't help but discuss it. Oscar-winning Best Supporting Actor has joined the cast, and director Zhang Yimou is full of imagination. If there is a chemical reaction,
The actresses are a little envious of Liu Yifei's Oscar-winning performance. On this big stage, the only ones who have the opportunity to interact are Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi, and now there is one more person.

And Jennifer Lawrence, this year's Oscar nominee for leading actress, seemed to be having a great conversation with Liu Yifei.

When everyone thinks of the recent actions of Crystal Pictures, of course they understand immediately.

This is planning to take the wife route, no wonder the other party is a bit flattering.

Thinking of this, everyone fell silent.
On the other side, after Zhang Weiping learned that Christian Bale won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, his restless heart finally couldn't hold it back.

The investment in "Thirteen Hairpins" was too great, and in the script, the two of them only filmed a kiss scene at the critical moment of life and death. How could this be explosive?How to satisfy the audience's curiosity?
Zhang Weiping organized his speech and hurriedly found Zhang Yimou, who was still thinking.

"For the sake of the market, I think the script needs to be adjusted a little bit."

Zhang Weiping's voice was not loud, but to Zhang Yimou's ears, it was like thunder.

Later, the sound of the two people arguing was heard in the crew.
"Let's wait until Bell comes and then communicate!"

Zhang Yimou sighed, and finally let it go. Zhang Weiping, who knew Zhang Yimou's temper, felt happy in his heart. The Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, the passionate scene, it was full of gimmicks when you think about it.

The next day, news spread that Zhang Weiping wanted to change the script for "Thirteen Hairpins". The producer asked the director to change the script, and it was Zhang Yimou's movie, which made people a little confused and curious.
(End of this chapter)