China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 148 signed contract with James Wan, finally released!

"By the way, Guan, James Wan said he would like to meet you later."

Gai Naote suddenly remembered something. Guan Ling was too busy a while ago, so Gai Nao Te asked Wen Ziren to make an appointment at another time. Now Guan Ling and "Kung Fu Panda" have finished their affairs.

Gai Naote sent the email to Guan Ling's mailbox and also informed Wen Ziren.

"Is he interested?"

"It seems that he won't refuse. After filming "Death Penalty" last year, this guy has been taking a break this year. He also participated in an Australian documentary called "Not Quite Hollywood", but I heard his tone and his appetite. It’s huge.”

Guan Ling thought of Wen Ziren's operation, and gradually understood in his heart.

"It doesn't matter if you have a big appetite, I still have a big appetite."

James Wan's awesomeness lies not only in his ability to shoot and direct horror films, but also in his ability to do big things with small things.

But James Wan has a very clear development goal. After the first part of "Saw" grossed US$500 million at the North American box office, he remained calm.

Later, when he won US$1.03 million globally, he decisively withdrew.

James Wan no longer directs the Saw project that is still under development, and instead goes behind the scenes to work as a screenwriter and producer.

In fact, James Wan will do this in the "Insidious" series and "The Conjuring" series he will develop in the future.

But currently Motian Lingyun wants to develop in Hollywood. Of course, Guan Ling must hold this kind of small-scale movie in his own hands.

And Wen Ziren is the talent Guan Ling has to recruit.

Because of these movies, Guan Ling is not prepared to direct them himself.And the most suitable person is none other than James Wan.

"That's good." Gainaote was about to get off work and handed Guan Ling and Wen Ziren's contact information, "I've already given him your contact information. You two can talk about the details."

……

Guan Ling thought it was troublesome, so he made an appointment at Motian Media.

Looking at the short Chinese Australian opposite, Guan Ling asked the company's employees to serve him hot tea.

"I don't know if you are used to drinking it. This is tribute tea brought from China. When "2012" became popular, Director Han from China Film Group gave me some as a gift."

"Director Guan, you are so kind."

Although Wen Ziren is also a well-known director, he was really a little scared when he saw Guan Ling serving him tribute tea.

Moreover, facing Guan Ling, Wen Ziren felt weaker.

Not only is the difference in imposingness caused by height, but also because Guan Ling's current reputation in Hollywood is definitely greater than that of James Wan.

The "Saw" series cannot compare to "2012".

What's more, Guan Ling has also attended the Oscar awards ceremony.

"Actually, over the years I've been in the United States, I feel that I don't really like to drink tea here. Unlike my parents, I like to drink a few sips at home no matter what." Wen Ziren picked up the tea cup. Although he didn't understand, he was still careful. To feel the aroma of this tea.

"By the way, Director Guan, what you did in Cannes was so domineering." James Wan gave Guan Ling a thumbs up. "That woman has basically been banned by the United States. I am afraid that in the future she will only be able to produce films by independent producers who will not have any cooperation with China. Director Guan's reputation is indeed greater than I thought. many."

"This is not my face, it's money's face." Guan Ling said, "You have been in the United States for so many years, and you must know whether the views on Chinese people here are good or bad, and the reason why the companies you saw want to give me this face , because I have many good projects to cooperate with them.”

"Just like the project I want to talk to you about now."

"I watched "Latent" that you gave me, Director Guan. I think the story is excellent and the script is very complete. The plot and foreshadowing are all step-by-step and can form a logical and self-consistent form. Even the prying eyes of a third party The perspective is also quite interesting, and in the end, the answer is provided to the audience when they are caught up in it. Overall, I think the script is well written. I feel that if Director Guan is willing to make a horror film in Hollywood, I am afraid not. What happened to me?"

When talking about "Latent", James Wan indeed has a lot to say.

"Furthermore, the truth that Director Guan gave us is also mixed with three layers of reversal, which is very powerful."

"It seems that your analysis of the script is very in-depth." Guan Ling said, "Then are you willing to direct?"

"Before we talk about whether to direct, Director Guan first wants to see if what I said is right."

Wen Ziren is not in a hurry,
"The first and second layers of reversals in the script are very simple. For example, why the ghost takes a fancy to Dalton is because he often travels around out of his body. For example, why Dalton can leave his body because he inherited it from him. 's father.

But what I find more interesting is the third layer of reversal left by Director Guan.

Dalton would often have nightmares when he was a child because the ghost old woman was haunting him. Only because of the protection of the exorcist and his mother, he forgot these things after he became an adult.

But if his father, Josie, wants to save his son's soul, he must leave his own body. In this way, the third level of reversal appears very naturally.

When everyone felt happy at the end, the exorcist discovered that there was something strange about Josie himself, because he was possessed by the ghost old woman.Director Guan is obviously laying down the story line for the next part.

The content of this script is somewhat similar to Lin Zhengying's zombie movie.It's very much like a lonely soul possessed by a wild ghost, or a golden Taoist summoning souls.

I have to say that this is the most common routine in North American horror films, and as long as the editing is good enough, I believe this film will definitely be a pure horror film on par with "Saw".

I have to say that although Director Guan has never made a horror film, his script writing is quite mature.

What I want to ask Director Guan is, how many films of "Latent" are you going to make? "

"You are worthy of being a well-known master of horror films in Hollywood," Guan Ling praised. "Your research on horror films is indeed too in-depth. I have already written three scripts for the "Insidious" series of films. "

"But if I were asked to take it, I would only shoot the first one, and what I want is not the director's fee, I want a share of the box office profits."

"That's reasonable."

Guan Ling hesitated for a moment. The time of travel was a little late, and it was difficult for James Wan to tie him up at a small price. Guan Ling did not want to direct the "Latent" series by himself, but as a series of movies, the first one was It must be due to word of mouth, and James Wan has already had the confidence of having several blockbuster movies, so he does have this qualification.

But thinking about the benefits that this movie can bring, Guan Ling said.

"The box office proceeds can be given to you, but the maximum amount can only be 5%."

"This is too low. In my opinion, I am worth at least 10%." James Wan frowned.

Guan Ling stood up calmly and said, "I know why you don't want to be tied to "Saw" and Lionsgate Pictures, because that's not your ambition. If I guess correctly, you will definitely want to direct in the future. A big production, right?”

Wen Ziren suddenly raised his head and looked at Guan Ling in surprise.

He was surprised that Guan Ling revealed what he was thinking with just one sentence.

"Many companies are aware of your demands, but no one dares to choose you." Guan Ling said, "But I can, and Motian Lingyun can."

Guan Ling moved with emotion, and Xiao with reason, "Chinese people are already having a hard time in Hollywood. Even if you can use cut movies to make a hundred times the profit, big productions will not silently hit you on the head. This is I can give you this opportunity. Ferris Lingyun needs you to use horror movies to leverage profits for us, and I will open up the reputation of Ferris Lingyun. When both of these are completed, it will be your opportunity to direct a blockbuster. "

"Is what you said true?"

Wen Ziren was a little excited. No company dared to promise him such words.

Because horror movies and other movies do not belong to the same genre.And if you get stuck in directing horror films, your future development will basically come to an end, so James Wan is eager to get out of this circle.It doesn’t shiver to make money, but to be able to shoot other productions, no one wants to box themselves into the horror genre.

What Guan Ling said was exactly Wen Ziren's weakness!

That day, Guan Ling and Wen Ziren chatted for a long time.

Wen Ziren is the skyscraper Lingyun who left with a smile. He has been calling him in his heart.

"Sign up with Lingyun, I won't lie to you..."

……

The domestic premiere of "Bongtian Empire" has begun.

Although no one attended the premiere, Guan Ling still asked all the artists from Lingyun Media to participate, and Ning Hao and the film's assistant director will continue to lead the team and do every step of the promotion.

Guan Ling, on the other hand, followed Gai Naote and ran promotions in North America.

So in comparison, Guan Ling's side is cooler.

We can only wait for the actors to finish promoting in China and then come to the United States to continue promoting.

Although the scale of this premiere was not large, it was only a large theater newly opened in BJ, Dadi Lingyun.

But the momentum is not small, Guan Lingren is not here, and no one in the entertainment industry is willing to give up this opportunity to build a good relationship with Lingyun Media.

What's more, it's a movie that Han Sanpin came to in person.

People in the circle will definitely come.

Now Han Sanpin's status in the country means that there are only a few people worthy of his coming in person. Apart from these three, Guan Ling, Wu Baige and Brother Chen Kai, unless Han Sanpin values ​​a junior very much, he really won't get along.

Fan Bingbing must be there as the main creator.

Liu Yifei, Liu Yan, Huang Bo, Zhang Shi, and other actors under Lingyun were all present.

At the same time, Cai Yinong from Tang Dynasty and Wanda's Ye Ning, who worked well with each other, also went. Although Bona and Guangxian did not participate in the movie this time, they were also there.

Jiang Wen also joined in the fun.

These are all invitations from Guan Lingfa, and those people have to go.

"I told Director Guan, you might as well just fly back."

When Cheng Long arrived at Motian Media, he looked at Guan Ling and said, "Even if you are there on the day of the premiere and then come to the United States to promote it, the box office of the movie in North America will be high regardless of your promotion."

"I never expected that "Babel" could sell tens of millions at the box office in North America, but I definitely have to stay here, because only if I am here, Nolan, Romain Rolland, Spielberg and others will give With my reputation, I can use their names to let North American audiences know about this movie."

Guan Ling looked at Cheng Long. He had only arrived in the past two days and was about to start filming "Hurricane Rescue". Cheng Long had many roles, so he had to confirm it first.

Also coming over at the same time was a martial arts instructor from Hong Kong.

These people will change the original martial arts movements to be more rhythmic.

"Can all these people come?" Cheng Long was surprised.Is Guan Ling's face so great?

"I can come. They have accepted my invitation and will come to attend the premiere ceremony in North America tomorrow."

"Awesome." Cheng Long was silent.

The two of them then continued to watch the live broadcast of the domestic premiere, which was hosted by Sohu Entertainment at the request of Lingyun Media.

"Director Guan, you really have great connections." Seeing Zhang Weiping come, Cheng Long was really shocked, "Does the new picture also cooperate with Ling Yun?"

"No." Guan Ling was also puzzled.

"Why is she here?" Looking at Zhang Ziyi who appeared in the live broadcast, Guan Ling wondered why she was here.

Then, Cheng Long saw a familiar figure again, "I'm going, but Jiang Wenli is also going."

Guan Ling suddenly thought of something: "They are going to the Cannes Film Festival."

"Oh, yes, Director Guan, you made a big declaration in Cannes again." Cheng Long said with a smile, "Do you really want to film it? What about "Hurricane Rescue"?"

"The filming of this movie was completed in two months. If it goes quickly, it will be released during the Lunar New Year period. I will definitely have enough time to make a movie in Cannes later."

Cheng Long touched his forehead and said confusedly.

"You haven't already written the script, right?"

"Correct."

"Fuck." Cheng Long shut up. He had withstood ten consecutive attacks on the script before, but now he was still flashed. The Cannes movie script was written just because you said it was written?

what monster?

Cheng Long thought it was unnecessary for him to ask this question.

The premiere ceremony closed the connection just before the movie was to be screened.

It is estimated that the live broadcast will not be started again until the time is over. This is to prevent illegal filming.

In a flash, more than two hours passed.

Guan Ling browsed the domestic website news.

as predicted.

The news release that Guan Ling did not arrive at the scene was posted all over the Internet.

"Director Han of China Film Group hosted the premiere, but Guan Ling never gave up! All the artists under Lingyun Media are on stage. People can't help but wonder, where is the boss?"

“The premiere of ‘Babel’ was extremely popular, the most popular film at the Cannes Film Festival premiered today!”

"The rhythm of "Bongtian Empire" is so strong that it is impossible to stop."

Some reporters even wrote very shocking news.
"Compared with the Chinese skin and Western heart of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Hero", "Detective Dee: The Empire of Heaven" is the real core of Chinese movies!"

Some netizens who have watched it are also crazy about promoting it with people around them on the Internet.

"The lines are amazing!
Can you believe it?Di Renjie and Di Gong, who are both good and evil, shouted to everyone that God's will is clear, I walk alone, even if God's will does not allow it, my peace of mind is where I want to go.

Can you imagine?The fantasy world in the Dream Tang Dynasty will be truly shown in the movie!
Do you dare to face Wu Zetian?She said in a calm tone, 'Those who want to achieve great things can even kill their relatives'!
Guan Ling, why the hell did you create a new genre?Are you a mountain monster? ! "

(End of this chapter)