China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 152: CJ Entertainment’s cooperation, Cannes film script review!

At the end of the third week, the movie's box office has slowed down, and the domestic box office has reached 3.6 million.

However, the box office in North America did not fall but rose.

The box office reached 8159 million U.S. dollars. "The Dark Knight" was released. Amid the popularity of "Batman" and "Superman", "Detective Detective" relied on its unique taste to appear at the box office due to publicity across the United States. Reverse decline.

But the release of "Batman" in mainland China has stalled.

Nolan called Guan Ling, but Guan Ling said there was nothing he could do.

Previously, this movie was indeed within the scope of film approval, but after strict review, Nolan needed to delete the Chinese criminal group scenes in it, and also deleted the Kansai brothers in it. This guy was in it. His face appeared in Hong Kong scenes.But this year it's been very noisy.

Furthermore, it also involves lines that discredit China, and Nolan is so bold as not to release a special domestic version for domestic release.

Finally, a week before its release, the film was completely nailed - banned.

Chinese movie fans are very uncomfortable.

I have no choice but to continue watching Guan Ling.Although "Superman" has also been released in China, Chinese movie fans are really not that cold about this movie.

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"Japan and South Korea came to approve the film, and they requested "Detective Dee: The Empire of Heaven"."

Han Sanpin called Guan Ling. This had to be discussed with Guan Ling. Guan Ling divided the copyright, but not much. He only got [-]%, and the other three companies got [-]%, [-]% and [-]% respectively. It’s just that the construction of the city is divided equally.
Japan and South Korea definitely don't know about this, so they must have contacted China Film Group first to approve the film.

Therefore, of the US$1430 million sold at Cannes, Guan Ling himself could take away US$715 million.

At that time, Guan Ling sold the European copyrights and the Southeast Asian copyrights, but did not sell the Japanese and Korean ones.Just to raise the price.

Because Liu Dehua and Fan Bingbing are very popular in Japan and South Korea.

And as a series of movies, Guan Ling believes that perhaps distribution and release is the best choice in the East Asian market.But for the first few films, it was okay to sell the copyright, because after all, Guan Ling had [-]% of the copyright and only [-]% of the box office.

Unless the box office can be extremely high in Japan and South Korea, for Guan Ling, it is definitely more suitable to sell the film distribution rights.

"Which publishing company is the other party?" Guan Ling suddenly thought of Tang Wei.

In fact, the arrangements for Tang Wei can be tightened. Tang Wei has been serving Guan Ling very well in the United States these days.

Perhaps because of her dedication to art in movies, her bottom line is not that high.

Anyway, Guan Ling enjoyed the pleasure that no one else got.

The other party used two words to describe it, it was wild.Even her wild energy was something that even a married man like Yin Tao couldn't let go of.

So Guan Ling felt very comfortable.

For Guan Ling, Guan Ling clearly knew that Tang Wei's ban was a soft ban. There was no official explanation and it was canceled two years later.

But at this time, he got what he wanted, and he signed a contract with an A-list star who could work for him. After all, Tang Wei was a pretty good choice for many subsequent movies.

For Tang Wei, Ang Lee's matchmaking gave her the support she expected.Guan Ling also chose the track for her.

So it's a win-win for both of them.

Now it happened that China Film had channels from South Korea, so Guan Ling subconsciously asked.

"The Japanese one is Kadokawa Pictures, and the Korean one is CJ Entertainment."

"Then please give me their contact information, Director Han. The specific buyout and distribution fees will be negotiated by China Film and Fang Ping. I won't ask." Guan Ling said to Han Sanpin, "I have something to do later. Talk to them.”

"Do you mind telling me something? Are there any new projects?" Han Sanpin's pupils narrowed.

Guan Ling wanted to contact Japanese and Korean distribution companies, and Han Sanpin immediately thought of this.

"There are indeed some projects." Guan Ling didn't mind. After all, China Film would hear the news sooner or later if they collaborated on a movie, so he said, "Some movies can only be shot in Japan and South Korea, and I'm afraid they won't be released in China, so we can only rely on others." Hands on."

"Understood." At this point, Han Sanpin already understood.

It's just that my heart aches a little, and it can't be released in China. Han Sanpin doesn't even have the confidence to participate in the investment.

After all, China Film is targeting a group of people who value the Chinese market for foreign films, and for some films that cannot be screened in China, Han Sanpin has no reason to make such money.

Money, just watch him slip away.

Lao Han was quite sad.

Even if it is a Korean movie, as long as it has the name Guan Ling, it will be a money-making project for Han Sanpin.

It's a pity that it's impossible for this old face to talk about investment.

China Film Group has no use in it. To say so is just to humiliate oneself.

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"Director Guan, if there are no problems, I will issue the casting notice through Lingyun Media."

A call came from Chen Guofu. The "Xiu Chun Knife" project was about to be launched. Lu Yang was in control and Chen Guofu was the producer. They usually provide some guidance on "Xiu Chun Dao" but will not be deeply involved in the film.

The next step is casting and filming, which will start in the second half of the year.

Guan Ling had asked about Zhang Zhen before, but at that time he was filming a movie. Lu Yang also felt that Zhang Zhen was very suitable, so he contacted him and he heard that it was a movie produced by Lingyun Media.

Answered decisively.

It doesn't matter to him whether the director is off or not.

Not a single movie produced by Lingyun Media is a success.

"Okay, you can take care of this yourself."

Guan Ling recognized Chen Guofu very much and was not worried about Lu Yang's abilities.Among the younger generation, Lu Yang is the one who stands out.What's more, Lu Yang has been preparing for "Xiu Chun Knife" for more than half a year, and he must have a deeper understanding of the movie than Guan Ling.

"The promotion of "Nightclub" has begun, but my suggestion is that you post a promotional slogan online. If you say a word, the stars in the circle will go crazy and they will follow you and repost it. This exposure is unmatched by others. "

"Okay, let the publicity department sort out the words and sentences, and I'll post a blog when the time comes."

Chen Guofu is indeed a good tool person hired here, and he does his best in publicity work.

"I want to change the name of "Nightclub" to "Crazy Supermarket", which will naturally increase the box office and exposure." Chen Guofu thought for a while and said.

"I don't recommend this. Ning Hao's personal style and film quality cannot be promoted by name, and the script of "Nightclub" is good. Since I want to cultivate Yang Qing, I have to make his own name. With Ning What's the matter with Haosuan?"

"What you said makes sense."

Chen Guofu pressed his temples, it did hurt a little.
"One more thing, Director Guan, don't talk about your new project outside next time. As for the Palme d'Or thing you mentioned, the threshold of Lingyun Media has been crossed now. Many people have called me. I’m coming here.”

"I know." Guan Ling smiled, this matter can be avoided.

But at that time in Cannes, if I didn't say these words, I didn't look domineering.

What's more, regarding Sharon, Guan Ling originally wanted Cannes to take Chinese directors seriously.

So these words are what I said, and there is nothing to regret.

"I will send you the script of this drama, and you can go and review it with the radio and television. As for the roles, I will consider who to choose."

Next, I will go back to China, that is, during the Olympic Games. It is best to finalize the role in the Cannes film by then.

Then he went to the United States to quickly finish filming "Taken".

Now Cheng Long is in the United States and is already familiar with the script. The other characters have basically been decided here. Except for Liu Yifei, who is the daughter, the other characters are similar to the original version.

The main reason is that Hong Kong's martial arts instructors can only watch the Olympics online. They have to design moves in the sky and they will not be allowed to return to China for the time being.

"That script in Cannes?"

"Correct."

"Then hurry up and send it to me. I have to study it." Chen Guofu was very excited. If this script can really win the Palme d'Or, and now that he can see the script, he will really make a profit.

"I'll send it to you later, on the computer."

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after awhile.

Chen Guofu received a script document.

The title of the script left him scratching his head.

"Shoplifters".

Judging from the name, it may indeed be the type that Cannes likes.

But it still depends on the content.

Chen Guofu didn't like reading documents on the computer, so he printed them out and opened them in the office with the script.

"How can it be so easy to win the Palme d'Or? Although Director Guan, you are of very high standard, but I feel really unsure."

He muttered silently to himself.

But the name was indeed very interesting, so Chen Guofu decided to read it first to see what kind of script Guan Ling could write.

It started with a so-called father and son stealing things in a small supermarket. The two cooperated with each other to cover up their whereabouts.

"Is this the male protagonist?"

Chen Guofu frowned. This beginning had a bit of a flavor. There seemed to be something wrong with the protagonist's outlook on life.Cannes loves this!

As he continued to read, Chen Guofu's eyes were gradually attracted.The script is very detailed, and even the plot of cutting nails is clearly described, so there is a sense of picture in Chen Guofu's mind.

Of course Chen Guofu didn't know that this movie was specifically chosen by Guan Ling.

This is a feature film directed by Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda in his previous life in 2018, and was the Palme d'Or winner at the 71st Cannes International Film Festival in his previous life.

Guan Ling is taking the script of the Palme d'Or award-winning film to make a Palme d'Or submission film for next year's Cannes Film Festival.

The main thing is a professional counterpart!
The reason why Guan Ling chose this movie is that the filming time of this movie will not be very long, and the box office is not low.In its previous life, "Shoplifters" had a box office of US$3781 million in Japan and US$1409 million in China.

The production cost is very low. Guan Ling estimates that more than 1000 million to 2000 million is enough to win.

Including copyright and distribution rights income, this movie is definitely a movie with a high return rate.

Guan Ling is ready to completely shut up those noisy people with a movie that has achieved both word-of-mouth and box office success!
The film tells the story of a family of six people who make a living by stealing and receiving pensions for the elderly. Although they live in poverty, they care for each other.

However, when one of the children is captured, the truth about their lives is revealed. It turns out that there is no blood relationship between them, but they were pieced together by fate.

It is a fake family, and the whole story reveals the truth behind them in paragraphs of the script.

Father and son, mother and daughter, "granddaughter" and grandma.

Every scene seems warm and healing, but the truth behind it is so spine-chilling.

Although those scenes were not filmed, Chen Guofu's mind could already simulate the psychological activities of the characters in the script based on those lines, and the details of the heart and emotions made the already delicate Chen Guofu burst into tears.

An old woman with white hair, Chen Huazhi.

The number 1 of the thief family is also the beginning of the whole family from 1 to 6.

The male protagonist Wang Zhi and the female protagonist Liu Dai, one is a bartender working in a bar, and the other is a waitress working in a bar. The latter got married, was subjected to domestic violence, and then was beaten and escaped and lived with the male protagonist.

Wang Zhi and Liu Dai accidentally discovered that the old woman was stealing things, and then they went to live with the old woman after talking.

In order to keep their names straight, Wang Zhi and Liu Dai even changed their names. Wang Zhi's name was the name of the grandma's son, while Liu Dai was the name of the grandma's daughter-in-law.

At this point, the first generation of families was formed.

Then there is Liu Dai's 'sister' Chen Yanan, who is the granddaughter of Huazhi's ex-husband and other women. She felt that she was not taken seriously at home, so she ran away from home and actually lived with Huazhi's grandma. Here, her His status has improved for a lifetime.

There is also a little boy Wang Bo. This little boy was stolen by Wang Zhi when he was stealing things from other people's cars. He then slowly raised him and changed his name.And he kept telling the child Wang Bo that he had rescued him from the outside through a broken window, so the little boy believed it.

The last character is a little girl. The little girl’s family favors sons over daughters and they always quarrel. When the father and son steal things, the little girl will often be seen looking dull, and she will also suffer domestic violence from her parents. .

So the father and son stole her back and wanted to send her back, but 'mother' Liu Dai did not agree to let the child return to her original family to be abused, so she stayed and changed her name.

After reading the entire script, Chen Guofu felt that it was a bit unreal.

"Can this so-called family really exist in China?"

But thinking of the traces of human traffickers in Guan Ling's first movie "Uninvited Guests", Chen Guofu dared not say that there must be no such place in China.

There must not be such a group of people.

Such a family has watched fireworks together, swam the sea together, lived together, laughed together, and cried together.

They did everything a family could do.

But at the end of the script, Chen Guofu saw the tear behind the previous warmth, the darkness behind it, and also saw the silent ending.

The old lady died, and everyone's life returned to its original track.

The so-called family has disintegrated, and the so-called character's fate has taken a turn.

When I saw the police asking Liu Dai why she wanted to steal the child.

"That little girl has a mother." The police said.

"Are mothers really worthy of being a mother?" Liu Dai's response was only one sentence, but Chen Guofu was stunned.

His head suddenly became buzzing.

Then, he suddenly stood up.

He seemed to understand what Guan Ling wanted to say in the script, but he couldn't grasp it for a while. He just felt like something was stuck in his throat.

uncomfortable.

Very uncomfortable.

There were no pictures, just the text of the script, which completely froze Chen Guofu.

"Does Director Guan want to describe the relationship between blood and family?

Or is it good versus evil?
Are there even laws and ethics mixed in? "

Too complicated.

This complicated story almost burned Chen Guofu's CPU, but Chen Guofu was very determined about one thing.

"Guan Ling is so damn awesome! How much inventory do you have? How on earth did you come up with so many scripts in your mind?"

Chen Guofu was surprised. This script was different from the one Guan Ling had given him before.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind, "If a movie with a script like this can't win the Palme d'Or, then what movie can win the Palme d'Or?"

If a movie like Guan Ling can't win the Palme d'Or, is the Palme d'Or still necessary?

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"Director Guan. We have received the email you sent us. Would you mind giving us a call?"

The next day after contacting CJ Entertainment, Guan Ling received an email from the other party. The other party was very polite and specifically chose the email address to be sent at [-] a.m. in the United States.

In fact, Guan Ling deliberately did some homework before contacting the other party.

CJ Entertainment is an important shareholder of DreamWorks. "Kung Fu Panda" has actually connected Guan Ling with DreamWorks, but this time it has deepened the relationship with South Korea again.

CJ has always held the film distribution rights of DreamWorks Pictures in South Korea, Mainland China and Hong Kong.

And in 2003, they also established a branch specifically to produce Korean movies.

CJ Entertainment also owns 136 cinemas and 17 theaters located across South Korea.

After the call was made, Guan Ling did not take the initiative. He just claimed that his copyright department had discovered a very good novel in South Korea and had purchased the copyright. He now wanted to jointly develop a movie with a local film production company in South Korea.

"Really?" The other party was very excited. "We are really excited to hear this news from Director Guan. We are very willing to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Director Guan. Even Director Guan wants to direct from it, We are also willing. After all, it is our honor!”

Guan Ling was shocked by the other party's attitude.

There is really an order of hierarchy in South Korea. No wonder the person on the phone was excited. Guan Ling is now the biggest director in China. In South Korea, he is also a very popular director, but Guan Ling doesn't know it.

There is a very talented director over there, a director who is very comfortable in Hollywood. To Koreans, he is a proper East Asian idol.

Guan Ling didn't mention Tang Wei's matter for the time being. He just chatted with the other party and was indeed interested in cooperation, but he needed to see the sincerity of CJ Entertainment.

After all, for him, he could choose any film production company in South Korea.

As for CJ Entertainment, if it wants to seize this opportunity, it must sell something.

There was some hesitation over there, it seemed that he couldn't make the decision, so he asked Guan Ling to wait for a while.

After waiting for a while, the other party's leadership personally called Guan Ling. She was a woman.

"Director Guan, we want to understand your appeal!" The other person spoke concisely and seriously.

"The script is produced by our company. I will not direct it myself, but I can choose the director as a producer."

Guan Ling first explained the situation, "I have casting rights and investment rights. For a movie where I write a script, I need to account for [-]% of the investment share. The copyright belongs to me, and all distribution is handed over to you."

"Director Guan, I feel like you are looking for a Korean film production agent." The person on the other end clearly understood what he meant.

"Although it's not a nice name, that's what I really think."

Guan Ling was also straightforward, "I checked. Since "Memories of Murder" in 2003, CJ Entertainment only had "Dear Gold" nominated for the Golden Lion Award in the main competition section of Venice, and none of its subsequent films were nominated. has too much influence. So cooperation with me may be a good opportunity for you to increase your influence.

Moreover, you must have already understood the quality of the movies I produce before you called me. "

"The copyright can be yours, but we need [-]% of the investment share, but we don't need distribution fees."

The other party hesitated for a while and put forward his own conditions. "Director Guan, after all, we are a Korean company, and I will not give in on investment and leadership."

Guan Ling was stunned for a moment. In fact, what Guan Ling valued most was copyright. The local box office in South Korea was not much higher than the highest.Korea is not Japan.

So [-]% is not unacceptable.

Moreover, the Korean entertainment industry generally does not allow film production companies from other countries to take the lead.Except Hollywood.

Guan Ling knew this very well. The previous request was originally an exorbitant price.

"can."

Guan Ling gave the other party a satisfactory answer, and then stuffed Tang Wei in, "I have an actor here, and I plan to let her develop in South Korea for two years. Some of the characters in the script I wrote are quite suitable for her. How about letting her sign with your company first while in Korea?"

"of course can."

The other side agreed without hesitation.

Compared to Guan Ling making movies, an actress is harmless to them.

But they have no idea what kind of waves this female character will make in Korea in the future!
(End of this chapter)