China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 334: Betting, sensation, heated discussion, press conference!

On the morning of the 8th, Han Sanpin and Deputy Director Zhang of the Film Bureau came to Lingyun Media in person.

"Although it might be unlucky to say these things now, I still have to ask Director Guan what you think. Is this movie really going to be as successful as Avatar?"

Deputy Director Zhang's words were direct and serious.
"Director Tong has been working hard on this matter recently. I have to advise you that if it doesn't work, Director Tong will be in a state of mental collapse. If you don't get him drunk and he falls on the table, this matter may not be over.

The reason I asked this question is because I feel like I'm being scratched by a cat. Your online publicity is so exaggerated that it really challenges the audience's intelligence. If you can't control it, it won't be good for your reputation.

Unlike Mr. Han, I have watched your movie. It is good, and the plot is much better than "Avatar". You also used 3D special effects, so your technical level is definitely sufficient.

But to be honest, I didn’t quite understand it.”

"Director Zhang, there is something I'm not sure whether I should say or not."

In the office, facing Deputy Director Zhang's question, Guan Ling suddenly raised his head and said, "Is it possible that I am trying to rub the audience's IQ because they didn't understand the movie?"

"You don't have to use my IQ as an excuse."

After all, Deputy Director Zhang has been immersed in the officialdom for many years. Hearing this, he was not annoyed. He smiled and said, "But I definitely represent a group of audiences. What if they didn't understand it in the theater? How can they become promoters of this movie?

This is definitely not a good thing for the box office.”

"I know what Director Zhang means, but I'm afraid Director Zhang forgot one thing."

"what's up?"

"In fact, not understanding the script is also a means to increase the box office." Guan Ling smiled, "During the filming process, the actors also couldn't understand the script, so I have already prepared for what you said."

"I hate this guy the most because he keeps his words to himself." Deputy Director Zhang looked at Director Han angrily, "Director Han, why don't you say something to him?"

"I won't get involved. I haven't even watched the movie yet. Don't spoil it in front of me."

Han Sanpin said a few words and then looked at Guan Ling.

"You should have received the news. All the theaters rejected your proposal to increase the profit sharing to 55%, but they showed great interest in your final step-by-step gambling contract. And it has been signed now.

I'm here just to confirm it with you in person. First of all, during the broadcast of "Inception", CCTV-6 will play the rolling news at the bottom of the screen about the screening of this movie in a loop, and will also continuously show various movies of Lingyun Media.

If the box office can exceed 1 billion yuan.

Then the CCTV news is set in stone.

But to be honest, even though I did all this in terms of publicity, I still felt a little unsure.

Although the contract states that China Film Group fully cooperates with your Lingyun Media in the distribution of the film, I still think it is better to ask you in person.

In the gambling contract, if the box office revenue does not exceed RMB 10 billion, the profit sharing rate is 47%, and if the box office revenue is between RMB 10 billion and RMB 11 billion, the profit sharing rate is 49%. After the box office revenue exceeds RMB 11 billion, the profit sharing rate will automatically increase by 1% for every additional RMB 1.5 million in box office revenue. If there is any error in this gamble, the extra profit will only be about RMB million more than usual. But if the box office revenue is less than RMB million, then the box office revenue will be totally lost.

Are you...really that sure?"

Forty million, and that’s forty million after all the divisions, which is definitely not a small amount.

When Deputy Director Zhang heard these words, he lowered his head slightly, and no one knew what he was thinking.

"The contract has been signed." Guan Ling said, "What's the point of asking me again?"

"I need reassurance," Han Sanpin said, "It's not about my political achievements or how much money I make. It's mainly because I can't sleep at night."

"If President Han and Deputy Director Zhang insist on hearing an answer from me,"

Guan Ling brought a cup of tea to each of them.
“With Avatar, Nolan revolutionized film technology.

With this movie "Inception", what I want to innovate is not the promotional methods, nor the quality of special effects. What I want to do is to innovate the structure of the film. There are some things I cannot say openly, but I have to say it in front of you two today.

This play is also for radio and television.

The success of this movie may make the above realize some problems, that is, the victory of screenwriters and directors is not just as refreshing as "Taken".
There is also a lingering aftertaste in the plot, logic, and analysis process.

Some things should be let go. A snap of a pair of big scissors will not restrict your thoughts, but will only affect your imagination and creativity.

When it came to the film "The Ming Dynasty", screenwriter Liu Heping integrated the Chinese people's political intrigues and rhetoric into the historical story, and every word is worth careful scrutiny.

For this movie, what I want to do is to make the audience feel fulfilled and satisfied both visually and auditorily, and even in their minds.

I want everyone who watches this movie to fall into their own crazy fantasy.”

The office suddenly became quiet.

Deputy Director Zhang felt that Guan Ling's words were a bit outrageous, but he also heard the absolute confidence in Guan Ling's words.

But it was hard to see any unusual emotions on his face.

Han Sanpin was also silent for a moment, then turned and left.

He was afraid that he would not be able to hold back and if Guan Ling continued talking, he would definitely go back and watch the movie.

He just needed to hear Guan Ling's attitude.

Guan Ling did not answer directly, but his words were full of vigor and vitality, and Han Sanpin no longer needed to listen to his predictions about the box office.

He believed in Guan Ling, but he himself was a little hesitant to make predictions. He was afraid that he had underestimated the movie.

……

"Leonardo has arrived in Beijing today and caused a sensation at the airport. He has now arrived at Lingyun Media and will participate in the premiere of Inception in two days."

"According to a report by an audio-visual entertainment reporter, Inception, produced by Skyworth, Warner Bros., and China Film Group, has signed a heavy bet agreement with the cinema chain today. The final profit-sharing gap may reach 100 million yuan. This is an astronomical figure for current domestic film and television production companies."

"Tsinghua University President Gu has confirmed that he will attend the premiere of Inception. This is a dream collaboration between Tsinghua and science fiction movies! It has attracted countless students and parents are eagerly awaiting it. Guan Ling is the first director to invite the presidents of Peking University and Tsinghua University to participate in the promotion of a movie premiere. He is undoubtedly the number one director in China!"

"The famous science fiction writer Liu Cixin will attend the premiere of Guan Ling's "Inception". In an interview at the airport, she claimed that she has already conceived the third part of "The Three-Body Problem"!"

"It is reported that the premiere of Inception has become the hottest scene in the current entertainment industry, and its popularity has surpassed that of the Shanghai Film Festival last month by several times. Many foreign directors and actors have been invited to attend, including Nolan, Luc Besson, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh and others."

"Inception has become a phenomenon. Can the movie that Guan Ling and Nolan collaborate on create a box office storm for the summer movie season?"

On Sina Entertainment, Sohu Entertainment, Baidu, Weibo, and even various post bars and forums, all kinds of news emerge in an endless stream, completely overwhelming.

At this moment, the audience has already been overwhelmed by the numerous news.

"I don't usually like watching movies, but this time the promotion is too strong. I know Guan Ling is awesome, but I really want to go to the cinema to see how awesome Guan Ling is."

"Leo is here, damn, my parents asked me what I thought of this movie, saying that the popularity of Titanic back then was far less than the sensation it is being promoted today."

"The final profit gap of the gambling agreement with the cinema chain is 100 million yuan?" Some viewers who knew the inside story were shocked. For a movie with an investment of tens of millions, if it is not self-released, purely in terms of box office, even if it makes 400 million yuan at the box office, the profit that will eventually go to the producer will be only 100 million at most.

As for Guan Ling, the direct difference is 100 million.

terror!
"I just cried for Mr. You Benchang. This time, I am happy just thinking about seeing Mr. You Benchang's play. It is a must-see! Even if the publicity says that I can't understand it and that I have no IQ, I will still watch it."

"I can't stand those people in the entertainment industry who are trying to be mysterious. What's so hard to not understand in a movie? I'm a graduate student, and I really don't believe that with my scientific research brain, I can't understand science fiction movies?" Various comments emerged one after another.

Even abroad, the popularity of this movie has been created.

Countless eyes were drawn to China and to this movie.

Even the fierce battle between Alyssa Chia and her husband, which was so intense that it shocked the entire internet, could not shake Inception's top position in the slightest!

……

"Guan, the Chinese are really enthusiastic."

Leonardo led a blonde girl to greet Guan Ling, and extended his hand to introduce her, "This is my girlfriend, come on, this is Guan, say hello."

After arriving in China, Leonardo was almost stuck at the airport and couldn't get out.

Because the media pays so much attention to Lingyun Media, no matter who comes to Beijing, they will be reported first.

Leonardo suffered a great loss. Fortunately, he was smart and did not come out with his girlfriend, otherwise he and his girlfriend would probably be on the biggest hot search of China News today.

"Guan! I've seen your movie, it's very good." Leo's girlfriend is very generous and a bit outgoing.

"You've only been in China for a week at most, and you can't even control this little time?"

While chatting with Leo, Guan Ling asked in confusion when his girlfriend wasn't listening.
"What are you thinking, Guan? The reason I brought her here is to let her see the movie first. She is a big fan of mine."

"I don't believe you. I thought you wanted to spread your semen all over the world."

Guan Ling had spent a long time filming with Leonardo DiCaprio before. This guy is actually more like King Wu of Qin, otherwise he wouldn't have had any thoughts about Liu Yan in the first place.

He says that he likes blondes the best, but actually he is somewhat interested in all girls except black ones.

"You? I haven't congratulated him yet. He won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Oh my God."

Little Leo suddenly thought of something, "The greatest actor in Cannes history, I've seen that movie, it made me cry, I have a feeling this movie might be nominated for an Oscar. It's just a pity that this movie is a Chinese-language film, otherwise it could even apply for the Best Picture Oscar."

“If it’s nominated for Best Picture, wouldn’t Inception be in danger?”

Guan Ling smiled and said,
"Oh yeah, I forgot about this."

Leo smiled directly, "Let him stay in China and don't participate in the Oscars. Although Chinese-language films can't compete for the Best Picture award, they can still compete for the Best Actor award. I don't want us to compete with each other."

“Are you confident?”

"If he applies, he will probably get in, I guess." Leo said, "I can get in too. I believe my performance in Inception shows I have enough strength."

"Then I'm afraid you really need to try to compete."

Guan Ling shook his head. "'The Father Trapped in Time' is the best choice for China's bid for the Olympics this year."

"Besides you, there is no one else in China, right?"

Leo sneered, "But it doesn't matter. I love competition. And I believe that sooner or later I will win the Best Actor award."

Guan Ling listened to the other party's confident words and said nothing.

Some things happen sooner or later, but sooner or later also has a sequence, and Leo is the latter who is full of regrets.

……

2010 7 Month 10 Day.

In the afternoon, the entrance of Lingyun Media was crowded with media.

At the last official press conference before the premiere, Guan Ling, Nolan, Leonardo, Liu Yifei, You Benchang, Liu Yan and others attended.

The long guns and short cannons below were in orderly order, like rows of waiting artillery regiments.

Countless media are waiting for Guan Ling's press conference. They have been waiting for this moment for too long.

When Guan Ling picked up the microphone and announced the start of the press conference, there was a surge of people filming and raising their hands to ask questions.

"Director Guan, before the release of the movie, there were some press releases about Inception and The Father that talked about the core of the movie, the IQ of the audience, and joked that the audience might not understand the movie. Were these released by us on our own initiative?"

Faced with this question that did not require much technical content, Guan Ling ended the questioning with just one sentence.

"Yes."

These words were instantly updated on the Internet, instantly arousing the enthusiasm of netizens, who all denounced Guan Ling.

"You bastard, why do you want to insult my intelligence? I was insulted in "The Ming Dynasty" and I was insulted in "The Father Trapped in Time" a while ago. I really don't believe it. You say you can insult me? See you there! If I don't understand, I will eat Liu Yifei alive."

"You're dreaming!"

"I also want to eat Liu Yifei alive. Even at the press conference, I could see from her eyes her desire for me to eat her alive."

"Upstairs is stuck in fantasy time."

Netizens’ fantasies have no impact on the issues at the press conference.

"I would like to ask Director Nolan, how did you agree to shoot this movie with Director Guan? As we all know, you are one of the most famous directors in Hollywood, and your global box office is even higher than Director Guan. In fact, many Chinese audiences do not understand your cooperation with Director Guan this time."

When the translator translated these words to Nolan,

A smile appeared on Nolan's face, as if he had expected this question.

"People who know me know that I love plots. In my opinion, the quality of the plot is the life of the movie."

He moved the microphone to his mouth.
“I had this idea about dreams a long time ago, but I never had the time to conceive it.

Until one day, I saw Guan's script. His original plot amazed me. His ideas coincided with my original ideas. This was one of my wishes.

So here I am.

Compared to the powerful original plot of "Inception", the director is nothing.

Moreover, my cooperation with Guan is also a mutual support.

You all say that I am one of the most famous directors in Hollywood.

But you ignored Guan,

In Hollywood, he is not only a well-known director, but also a cash cow, and he is very young. In this respect, I am not as good as him. "

As soon as this statement came out, the scene was in an uproar.