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Wang Sicong also straightened his clothes at this time. He also wanted to go out and show his face today.

Director Kang of China Film Group over there naturally would not go out in person, but asked a vice president who was following him to go out. Warner Zhao Fang, who had been calm all the time, followed him out.

She is a rare woman among this group of people, and she is also the general manager of Warner China. Although she just joined Warner this year, she is very familiar with the Chinese market.

Prior to that, she served as the general manager of Wanda Film and Television. Earlier, she was also a senior executive at Bona.

Among the actors, there are only five people, Liu Yifei, Statham, Shu Chang, Zhang Zhijian and Rayson Wilson.

A group of nine people walked to the stage of the press conference. The lights of the media in the audience immediately flashed, and the starring cast of "The Meg" was finally revealed.

Not surprisingly, Zhang Yang still used his wife for this 200 million US dollar production. It was Statham who was invited as the male lead, which surprised everyone.

Zhang Yang is seated in the middle. On the left are Wang Sicong, Zhao Fang, senior executives of China Film Group Corporation, and on the right are Liu Yifei, Statham and other five actors.

Zhang Yang looked at the media with a smile and said: "Dear friends from the media, this "The Meg"..."

He talked about the film in detail to the media, and then the producer and actors spoke separately. Finally, the media Q&A session began.

The first person asked the question was beyond everyone's expectations.

Fengxing Media asked Wang Sicong: "Wang Sicong, I heard that you just got a new internet celebrity girlfriend. Have you brought her over today? Will she appear in this movie?"

Liu Yifei couldn't help but bend over and laugh while listening to reporters' questions.

Zhang Yang felt her movement and kicked her gently under the table. Liu Yifei immediately sat upright again.

Wang Sicong said seriously: "Please ask questions related to this movie."

After hearing this, the media thought to themselves, would you be able to answer questions about the movie?

At this time, the American Hollywood Reporter asked Zhang Yang: "Director Zhang Yang, are you confident that you can make a movie that has not been made in Hollywood for 20 years?"

Zhang Yang said firmly: "Of course, if I don't have confidence, why would I take over this movie?"

"So do you think it can surpass "Jaws" at the box office?" The Hollywood Reporter continued to ask.

"Jaws" is Spielberg's 1975 movie, with a global box office of US$4.99 million. It is a masterpiece among monster movies.

"I think it is inevitable to exceed it. What you should ask is how much I can exceed it." Zhang Yang suggested to a reporter from The Hollywood Reporter.

The two of them talked in English throughout the whole process, but most of the reporters here can speak English. I was very happy to hear Zhang Yang's domineering answer. I will make the headlines tomorrow!
The reporter from The Hollywood Reporter asked obediently: "How much do you think the director can exceed?"

"I think doubling it is not a problem. This will be my fourth movie with a global box office of over 10 billion US dollars." Zhang Yang was just bragging. Anyway, bragging doesn't cost money and is not illegal.

At this time, a reporter from Youtu reminded Zhang Yang: "Director Zhang Yang, you only have two movies that exceed one billion US dollars."

As soon as he said this, many people looked at him. This was a fierce man who would embarrass Zhang Yang in person.

Zhang Yang's "Extreme Escape" only had a global box office of US$9.8 million, which did not exceed 10 billion.

Zhang Yang said with an unchanging expression: "When I have time to re-screen it one day, it will cost over a billion dollars."

He basically does not apply for extensions for his current movies. As long as the gap is long, it is not a small thing to pay 2000 million US dollars for a re-release.

No one could refute this answer. At this time, Wangyi Entertainment asked Liu Yifei: "Yifei, why do you think Director Zhang Yang used you as the heroine this time?"

Liu Yifei felt that his question was inexplicable and replied: "Of course because I am suitable." The good guy is as awesome as ever.

At this time, Fox News suddenly asked Statham: Jason heard that you asked "Fast and Furious 8" to shoot all your scenes in advance for "The Meg"?

After hearing this, Jason Statham quickly explained: "No, I still have a lot of unfinished scenes in "Fast and Furious 8."" This is not a lie. Indeed, there are many unfinished personal scenes.

The next questions were not explosive. After some harmonious exchanges, today’s launch conference was over.

As the press conference ended, various topics immediately began to spread around the world. The most outstanding ones were naturally Zhang Yang's big words, followed by Statham's remarks about "Fast and Furious 8".

This series of movies is currently very popular around the world, and its box office has reached a new high. Moreover, this time "Fast and Furious 8" is the first Hollywood movie shot in Cuba. You must know that Cuba and the United States are sworn enemies. This is also a The beginning of breaking the ice.

Another thing is that Liu Yifei finally opened her business again. It was not easy. The last time she made a movie was a year and a half ago. If she hadn't attended a Spring Festival Gala in the middle and won some awards, her fans would not be able to see her at all. Many of them They all doubted whether she was going to withdraw from the circle.

As for Shu Chang, Zhang Zhijian and Rainn Wilson were not mentioned.

The actors all went back to the hotel early to rest after the press conference. Filming will officially start tomorrow, and they need to recharge their batteries today.

After Zhang Yang returned to the hotel, he asked Liu Yifei: "Are you going to the party today?"

Liu Yifei was taking off her makeup in front of the dressing table and said, "No, I'll have dinner with Sing Sing and chat for a while."

"Why don't you go tomorrow if you don't have a role in the show?" Zhang Yang asked again.

Tomorrow we will be filming a scene between Statham and a foreigner. It tells the story of his encounter with the megalodon many years ago. There is nothing going on without Liu Yifei. "No, Chang Chang and I have to review the script." Liu Yifei didn't want to go there. It was obvious that there would be a seduction fight tonight. Why did she go?
Although she has been with Zhang Yang for a long time and has learned a lot about these things, she has no desire to understand them in depth at the moment. She will wait until more than ten years to talk about them!
Zhang Yang saw that she wasn't interested and didn't force him, so he let her relax for a few more years.

In the evening, Zhang Yang and his assistant went to a private room in the hotel. When he arrived, everyone else was already there.

Zhang Yang immediately said: "Everyone, you all came very early today."

"We've just arrived. Zhang Yang is here. Let's have a dinner!" Wang Jianlin naturally took over the initiative. Director Kang pushed up his glasses and said nothing.

Soon another table of Qindao specialties arrived. After everyone chatted and laughed for a while, Director Kang took the initiative and said, "If you have anything to do, tell Zhang Yang quickly, so you can save yourself a while and get drunk." I can’t even talk about things.”

Wang Zhonglei glanced at Ye Ning, who took the initiative and said: "Director Zhang, our company has a good film "I'm Not Pan Jinlian" this time and is going to send it to Venice. Please help recommend it."

After he finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass, poured a full glass of white wine and drank it in one gulp.

At this time, Mr. Tan also said: "What a coincidence, we also have a movie "July and Ansheng" that we want to send to Venice. Director Zhang, let's work on it together."

After he finished speaking, he raised his glass. Zeng Maojun of Wanda laughed and said: "Actually, we at Wanda also have a movie called "The Murderer" by Director Zhang and your old acquaintance Professor Cao. Not bad.”

Zhang Yang looked at the several bosses in front of him and realized that they were all here for this matter. Although Zhang Yang had a film to participate in the Venice Film Festival this year, it was an American film, so domestic filmmakers were eager to try it.

Huayi, Xingmei, Wanda originally had the same thoughts today.

But three domestic films in one film festival are too many.

Several people also noticed this problem. Ye Ning from Huayi said: "Mr. Tan, as far as I know, the director of "July and Ansheng" seems to be named Zeng Guoxiang. He is someone's son!"

Zeng Maojun pretended to be surprised and said: "There is such a thing, so Director Zhang needs to think about it carefully."

Mr. Tan explained: "A son is a son, and I am an old man. They cannot be confused. He worked as an assistant director under Chen Kexin for ten years before he came out step by step. You cannot deny it outright. Director Zhang, don't you always hope to have a new director?" Come forward?"

"I remember he is older than Zhang Yang!" Wang Zhonglei said.

Zeng Guoxiang was born in 79, four years older than Zhang Yang!
"By the way, who is the actor used in "The Murderer" this time? Don't cause any more problems." Mr. Tan suddenly attacked Zeng Maojun.

"How could Professor Cao fall twice with the same somersault?" Zeng Maojun argued.

"Mr. Ye, if "I'm Not Pan Jinlian" is willing to change its name, I'll send it over." Zhang Yang didn't want to see them all being aggressive anymore, so he stated his request directly.

"Change your name?" Wang Zhonglei and Ye Ning were both confused.

Zhang Yang simply said what he said at the scarf night this year. Everyone felt funny when they heard that Pan Jinlian had such a statement.

Wang Zhonglei and Ye Ning both frowned. If they want to change their names this time, not only Feng Pants has to go through it, but Writer Liu has another go-ahead. I really need to convince them all. I don’t know how long it will take.

"Forget it, let's focus on the San Sebastian International Film Festival internationally!" Wang Zhonglei thought for a moment and made a decision immediately. Ye Ning listened to his words and nodded.

Zhang Yang looked at Mr. Tan again and said, "Mr. Tan, as long as you agree to one request of mine, I will recommend "July and Ansheng" to you."

"What's the request?" Mr. Tan asked curiously.

"I heard that "No Other Love" was financed by you, Xingmei, so divest it!" Zhang Yang said expressionlessly.

This is another answer that is beyond the expectations of everyone here, and everyone here knows a little bit about the reason.

Mr. Tan made the decision without much thought: "Okay, I will divest the capital when I get back." As for Xiao Yanzi's attack after the capital withdrawal, he was not afraid at all. He and Xiao Yanzi's husband laughed at the same time. Is it necessary to fall out over this matter? ? Not much money.

"Then I'll help you sign up for the Venice Film Festival for "The Murderer" and "July and Ansheng." Zhang Yang made a decision at once, cutting through the mess quickly.

After that, everyone chatted more relaxedly. After a while, everyone who had achieved their goal left. Only Director Kang stayed. Everyone knew that he had something to say, but it was hard to ask too many questions.

China Film Group became more and more inconspicuous after Zuoshandiao left, but no one dared to look down upon them.

After they all left, Director Kang said to Zhang Yang: "Zhang Yang, I heard that you have also watched "The Three-Body Problem". Are you sure if I let you reshoot it?"

Zhang Yang frowned and asked, "Didn't the production team say they want to reshoot it?" As soon as he asked, he remembered something. Could it be that they showed the completed "Three-Body" to someone in Zhang Yang's hometown of Su Province? pass? And it didn't leave a good impression.

Thinking of this, he said: "Reshooting will mean that the previous 200 million will be wasted. Can the production team agree?"

"As long as you are willing to take over, I will help you convince them." Director Kang thought for a moment and said decisively. His expression was very cold at this moment.

Zhang Yang didn't want to take over this project, but Director Kang came to the door. It was not good to refuse too decisively.

He thought for a while and said: "The volume of "The Three-Body Problem" is too big and cannot be carried by one movie. At least it needs to be a series like "Star Wars", and its film and television script is too big." It’s hard to do, there’s so much expertise that makes it difficult for people to adapt.”

He was refusing politely.

(End of this chapter)