China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 146 Copyright fees are paid back! Promotion of "Bongtian Empire"!July is here!

He said he came to say hello, what will the audience at the award ceremony think now?
He must have thought that he, Guan Ling, had made bold statements and wanted to win an award at Cannes.

Sure enough, the host on the stage asked: "Director Guan, do you mean you are interested in trying the Palme d'Or next year?"

"Why not? Didn't you say that the Internet is saying that I am not qualified to be an award guest?" Guan Ling said with a smile, "I will definitely make a new movie next year to try, and if I want to come, my goal will only be That’s the award.”

"The Palme d'Or?"

"Correct."

Restless!

There was an uproar below!
Does Cannes mean you can just take it?
Many mainland directors have been shortlisted for the Palme d'Or in recent years, but isn't the only one who has won this honor a double-yolked egg?
The reason why Brother Chen Kai can attract investment in any movie and why he has always been one of the biggest directors in China is because he can get this Palme d'Or for the rest of his life.

Regardless of whether he filmed it himself, the movie "Farewell My Concubine" is awesome.

But now Guan Ling's words on the stage made everyone below dumbfounded.

Jia Zhangke looked at Wu Baige beside him, "If the director's words are not surprising, he will die. If these words come out, the domestic and foreign media will definitely celebrate the New Year."

"You're still young." Wu Baige said, "Director Guan is very popular now. The host at Cannes obviously wants to use Guan Ling to make a fuss and heat up the award ceremony. Director Guan is obviously a little over the top."

Everyone below was looking at the stage, but obviously, no one except Zhu Yawen believed that Guan Ling could really do it.

No matter how you compare it, the Cannes International Film Festival must be the most influential and top international film festival in the world today.The Oscars are prestigious and have a high commercial element, but in terms of artistry, they have to go to the Palme d'Or and the Golden Lion.

And some things cannot be said clearly. Although Director Guan won the Oscar, he was neither Best Picture nor Best Director. Although he was shortlisted for Best Picture, he did not win after all, which is not nice to say. Just a best original screenplay.

Guan Ling is very strong, as both Jia Zhangke and Wu Baige know, but he is so good at a young age, and he has never failed in commercial films, and even Feng Xiaogang has called him autistic.

It even became the No. 1 domestic director in the box office rankings, and the total global box office exceeded one billion US dollars.

This is Guan Ling's skill.

But even so, it has nothing to do with the Palme d'Or!
But now, Guan Ling's expression on the stage is indeed making people sweat.

If you can't get it, isn't it just bragging?We still don’t know what the domestic public opinion will be like at that time. The two directors have had a good chat with Guan Ling these days, but now they are really worried about him.

But Guan Ling was obviously very confident. He looked at the people in the audience and said:

"I know people in the audience may be wondering why I say these big words.

I need to explain that even if the host doesn't ask, maybe I will come to Cannes next year and give it a try.

Because I found that some actors at the Cannes Film Festival lacked respect for the Chinese people. I think this may be because Chinese films have not won the Palme d'Or in 15 years.If Chinese directors had a higher status in the global film industry, had more recognized awards, and more and more Chinese directors went global, perhaps there would be less Sharon Stone.

Perhaps even if these people are too dissatisfied with China, they will still keep her mouth shut.

If that's the reason.

Then I want to try it.

Winning the Palme d'Or is a random event. After all, many high-quality films will be nominated. I don't know if I can do it.But I will definitely get it, preferably next year. "

Guan Ling's words made Jia Zhangke and others below immediately sit upright.

Awesome!
Only young people can say these words!
Several people looked at each other and clenched their fists.

Guan Ling on the stage continued,

"I didn't say this out of the blue. The Cannes Film Festival was not very pleasant because of me. When the slapping incident occurred, I was already thinking about it.

Cannes is the palace of film art, and art should speak for itself.Instead of slapping talk.

Banning Sharon Stone was decided by the Chinese market and people, but fighting for more say for Chinese-language films is what we directors should do more. "

Guan Ling's speech above completely conquered the Chinese directors and actors present. After the translation, many foreign directors also applauded Guan Ling.

At the award ceremony, it turned out to be Guan Ling's personal speech.

……

In China, only Sohu is live broadcasting the Cannes Film Festival.

Since Jia Zhangke had a little chance, Han Sanpin and his daughter watched the live broadcast at home.

After Guan Ling's speech was finished.

Han Sanpin couldn't help but applaud.

He listened to Guan Ling's speech on the TV and followed his daughter beside him.

"Beautiful girl, have you seen it? This is your senior brother's pattern. After you enter the Nortel Directing Department in September, you have to learn from others and take a long-term view. Don't play games every day."

"I understand, Dad. I'm already an adult. Let's sit together and watch an awards ceremony, and you want to teach me a lesson."

Han Jianu pouted and asked again, "Director Guan said he wanted to win the Palme d'Or. Is that true?"

"How do I know this? His scripts are not shown to me every time. But after all, he won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, so I feel that he will not be aimless."

"Do you also believe he can get it?"

"I do not know."

Han Sanpin shook his head, "I have to ask him later. If he can participate in this matter, I definitely hope that China Film Group can participate."

……

"Mom, my dad asked you to go over and drink red date health water with him."

In a huge bedroom, little Arthur came over and shook his mother's legs.

Brother Chen Kai likes drinking hot water very much, and he also likes red date hot water very much. Because of this habit, Chen Hong is now also led to start keeping in good health.

Little Arthur is Chen Feiyu, who is only nine years old this year.

"Call your dad over and tell him about the Palme d'Or." Chen Hong bent down and touched little Arthur's head, asking him to run an errand.

Little Arthur was very upset. Although he was only nine years old, he knew that his father had made a fortune by relying on the Palme d'Or.

"Honey, what's going on with the Palme d'Or?" Within a few seconds, Brother Chen Kai came over.

Hearing the Palme d'Or, he had a conditioned reflex.

"Guan Ling said on stage that he will participate in the Cannes Palme d'Or next year."

"What?" Brother Chen Kai frowned, "Guan Ling?"

"It's not that I look down on him. How can he, a commercial film director, win the Palme d'Or? Do I really think that if I win the Palme d'Or, others will also have a chance? Or what?"

Brother Chen Kai snorted, his contempt clearly revealed.

In the eyes of the Palme d'Or director, no one in mainland China is capable of making a Palme d'Or film.

After all, the person who could take the photo would have died long ago.

Zhang Yimou is also a man of fate and has never competed with Quentin, so he left a permanent regret at Cannes.

As for Guan Ling, let's play.

In terms of box office, Brother Chen Kai admitted that he couldn't compare, but when it comes to the Palme d'Or, Guan Ling is not qualified enough. …

The news that Guan Ling once again triggered at the Cannes Awards Ceremony has once again caused a craze on the Internet.

The topic of Guan Lingzhi's role in Palme d'Or has been hotly debated.

It attracted a lot of people's attention in an instant.

The industry seemed to be in a state of panic, with everyone teasing Guan Ling as a news maker.

The "slapping incident" just ended two days ago, and now there is another topic of "Guan Ling wants the Palme d'Or".

Some people who have psychological expectations have already begun to think about how to contact Guan Ling to see if they can give him a chance.

If you want to participate in the film of Cannes Palme d'Or, don't worry about whether you can win the final award. If you can grab the role, it will be a great joy.

In China, the promotion of "Tongtian Empire" has begun, and the trailer released has attracted everyone's attention.

"I'm looking forward to the release of this movie now. Liu Dehua is so handsome! Fan Bingbing is so beautiful! With the combination of these two people and the director Guan Ling, I think this movie will definitely become a hit in July." The biggest winner.”

Netizens are discussing.

"It's hard to say the winner. It's not that "Red Cliff" is about to be released. Now it seems that the current Hollywood players will have to compete with the retired Hollywood players."

"It just broke Director Wu's record with "Mission: Impossible 2," and a new movie has to happen again. Director Guan is planning to continue riding on Director Wu's neck."

"Now that the two of them are harmonious in Cannes, why don't they start fighting when they return to China to promote the movie? Let's wait and see what happens."

……

Guyot's call came over.

"Guan, I have finalized the release details of "Bongtian Empire", now I am just waiting for the movie."

"I flew back directly from Cannes, and together with Spielberg, I went to DreamWorks to prepare for the editing of "Kung Fu Panda", and you, on your side, found me shooting equipment, shooting locations, and scouted out locations for me according to the script as soon as possible. Actor, I'll leave all this to you. The two leading roles have already been decided, namely Cheng Long and Liu Yifei, and the rest are all your job."

"Hurry up and send it. I'll start working now."

Gai Naote's interest has already risen. Compared with the release of "Bongtian Empire" in North America, what is more attractive to him is the filming of the new movie.This means that Guan Ling is finally going to Hollywood again. Even if "Bongtian Empire" is great, it is unlikely to have a high box office in North America.But it's hard to say for the new movie. The better it sells, the more salary Guyot can get.

How could he not be excited?
"By the way, Guan, you said at Cannes that you wanted to win the Palme d'Or?"

"Correct."

"It's amazing. You're not making good commercial movies, but you're actually planning to do art." Gai Naote's excitement was not over yet, but when he heard about the Palme d'Or, he still couldn't help but praise, "It looks like next year I will Do you need some time to rest again? I said Guan, can you keep filming without resting. Isn’t that what China is like?"

Guan Ling rolled his eyes.

That’s how you are.

Your whole family is like this.

……

The extra scenes of "Detective Dee: The Great Empire" have long been seen by various film producers in Cannes.

It certainly caused a stir.

Even after the closing ceremony, there were still audiences who wanted to watch the movie.

At the same time, in addition to those films that have won awards, "The Empire of Heaven" has also attracted the attention of many film producers.

Negotiation room.

The film company from Europe is the famous French film distributor Gaumont Film Company.

The head of Gaumont Film Company is a bald man.The name is Aki.

"Guan, we can all see the popularity of "Bongtian Empire", so I want to talk to you about the distribution rights price with sincerity."

The bald man got straight to the point, "My idea is, 400 million US dollars. This price is very suitable. After all, for us as a publisher, we still need to share profits with theaters and others. If it is too much, it will be difficult for us to ensure profitability."

The bald man is very down-to-earth and what he says is normal.Moreover, the direct price did not delay Guan Ling's face at all. After all, the price of the new movie directed by "2012" was too low and inappropriate.

"I like your style. You are worthy of being from the Gaumont Film Company." Guan Ling shook hands with the bald head and was very satisfied with the other party's attitude.

Simon Films is France's largest film production company and the oldest film company.After all, this company used to make instruments and equipment, and its lifespan is even longer than the definition of the concept of movies.

"But your price is too low, I need you to add some more."

"Director Guan, I said, I come here with sincerity."

"Aki, I have bought the film and television rights of "The Case of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty". In Europe and the United States, there is no way to adapt a new movie from this book. "The Empire of Heaven" is just the beginning, and there will be more than 20 movies in the future. , if you can sign it today, it will be more than just a bonus for a movie."

Aki was obviously not convinced by Guan Ling yet, and his brows were furrowed.

"I need to think about the company. Although this movie is very popular, no one dares to say that this movie will definitely have a box office of more than [-] million US dollars in France. We need to take a lot of risks. Especially this is France."

Guan Ling's eyes were firm.

"No one will reject Sherlock Holmes, so no one will reject Judge Dee. As the most popular detective novel in Europe and the United States, I believe that the box office of a movie is closely related to publicity, and in Cannes, my movie has proven its Quality and desirability.”

Under Guan Ling's insistence, Simon Films finally spent US$950 million to win the distribution rights of the film in Europe.

This price broke the Cannes Chinese-language film transaction record.

Not only Europe, but Asian film producers are also buying distribution rights, but mainly in Southeast Asia, because original books are more popular in Southeast Asia, and not many film producers in the central and western regions are buying them.

After two days of consultations.

Except for mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and North America, distribution rights in other regions were directly sold for US$1430 million.

When the news spread back to China.

Han Sanpin was completely calm.

"Dad, is this close to 500 million US dollars?" The Han family daughter was very confused.

"Isn't it normal?" Han Sanpin crossed his legs while drinking tea, "Guan Dao's level is worse than before. I thought I could sell more!"

The face is as plain as water.

My heart is filled with joy.

This is another hugely profitable project!Moreover, Chinese-language films can make a lot of money. Apart from Guan Ling, there is really no one else in the country.

China Film is starting to warm up.

The price of the distribution rights is US$1430 million, which is almost close to the price of "Hearing Girl".

This must be related to Ling's "2012" and the Oscar bonus, but it is undeniable that the movie has not been released yet.

It's already close to getting back the money.

Domestic publicity for "Tongtian Empire" began to become more frequent.

Time flies by and it will soon be July.

(End of this chapter)