China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 389: The back teeth are broken, and Zhao Xiaodao does the splits!

"I just watched a movie directed by Guan, it is indeed one of the rare good movies in China. It is very good."

Yu Minhong is very clear about what American culture is, and he sees this very clearly that "Taken 3" is a pure Hollywood blockbuster.

But no matter how thoroughly I watch it, this movie is really good.

Inside the room, Yu Minhong was the first to speak in greeting.

"Thank you, Mr. Yu, for your recognition of this movie." The other party took the initiative to praise, and Guan Ling followed suit. "But this movie is American culture after all. The revenge element in the middle looks cool, but it is absolutely unacceptable in China."

"When I was learning English a long time ago, I read the original Sherlock Holmes by Conan Doyle. I still have a deep memory of it. The movie just now awakened that memory for me. When the law cannot enforce justice, private revenge is justified and noble from that moment on."

Yu Minhong said, "It's just that the casualties caused by the racing and the like seem a little unnecessary. The rest are okay, but they are understandable. After all, artistic creation requires artistic processing. I understand."

Yu Minhong is indeed no small figure. From the two sentences he casually said, Guan Ling could tell that, firstly, he had read a lot of books, and secondly, although he did not understand the film and television industry, he did understand movies.

In that case, Guan Ling did not engage in excessive greetings.

He took out the script and handed it to Yu Minhong.

"Mr. Yu said it very well. Artistic creation requires artistic processing. Although this movie is great, there is still a gap between American culture and Chinese culture. We Chinese people should also make movies about our own culture.

This is a script I wrote based on the story of the founder of New Oriental Group. You can take a look at it. If possible, I hope to get your authorization. "

In fact, there was no need for Guan Ling to do so much. She could have just taken the photo and the other party would have nothing to say.

Plagiarism is normal these days.

But Guan Ling didn't need to let the company be involved in such a lawsuit.

When the other party was interviewed at the airport, he expressed his desire to make friends, and Guan Ling didn't mind having another businessman friend.

However, this is not the best time to invest in New Oriental, otherwise it is possible to acquire some shares and participate.

Yu Minhong took the script, with five big words on it: "Chinese Partners".

Before reading the script, Yu Minhong stood up and shook hands with Guan Ling. "If the founders you mentioned are based on me, Xiaoping and Wang Qiang, I will convince them to authorize you together with me."

"It's our honor." Yu Minhong smiled. "As long as you don't vilify me to a certain extent, it would be a great thing for us if I could be remembered by Director Guan, an Oscar-winning screenwriter."

The other party's words are very true.

"It will definitely not be vilified," Guan Ling also shook hands and said, "This is a story of the collision of the 'Chinese Dream' and the 'American Dream', and it is also the youth epic of your generation. There are some emotional aspects in the script, but they are not mainstream, and there is no vilification or slander. On the contrary, I want to use your story to reflect all the reasons for success.

Humility of being under someone else's control,
Unyielding progress,
Practicality of seeking benefits and avoiding harm,
The belief in China,
Ultimately, it shapes the dignity of your generation.”

"What a dignity!"

Yu Minhong pushed the script back.

"I don't understand film and television, and I don't want to read this script. Reading it would be like spoiling the plot! I'd rather wait for your movie. All New Oriental employees will support you."

Although Yu Minhong is a bit stingy with her employees, Guan Ling feels that she has similar interests with him.

"I will let Director Wen Muye, who contacted you, direct this movie."

"It's all fine. I don't quite understand it. Just listen to Director Guan." Yu Minhong didn't expect that it wasn't Guan Ling who was shooting the film, but she didn't refuse.

The previous movie produced by Tsinghua University was also written by Guan Ling and directed by Ning Hao. He had seen it on the news.

Many movies nowadays really don’t require Guan Ling to take part in them personally.

"I didn't expect that the communication with Mr. Yu this time would be so smooth and unobstructed."

Guan Ling was a little surprised. The rumors about Yu Minhong were wrong.

In his previous life, Guan Ling remembered that many people said that Yu Minhong had a bad character. Guan Ling thought that this cooperation would be difficult.

But he was surprised that everything went so smoothly.

"I always like to be direct." Yu Minhong said, "I couldn't ask for more to contribute to the new film with Director Guan, the only Oscar winner in China!"

Guan Ling nodded secretly with a complicated expression.

The other party was so straightforward that he felt a little embarrassed.

"Thank you very much for your support, Mr. Yu."

Before the other party left, Guan Ling suddenly said,
"By the way, Mr. Yu, I have been in Hollywood for some time. I just happen to share some things with you."

"Director Guan, please speak."

"Online education is currently the most popular in foreign countries."

Guan Ling just said a few words, and then added, "I learned a lot of information when writing this script. Your company's rise was based on the dividends of the initial overseas expansion boom, but now with the rise of China's national strength and the recovery of national confidence, this general trend is gradually fading. This matter may be worth vigilance."

"Thank you Director Guan for the reminder."

Yu Minhong was stunned at first. She didn't expect to hear these words from Guan Ling.

Then there was a sense of awe.

These things themselves are part of their absolute strategy.

The national strength of China behind Guan Ling is also the strategic planning judgment made by their company before.

In Yu Minhong's judgment, the number of people going abroad should not drop much in recent years.

But even so, he was somewhat amazed at Guan Ling's sharp vision!
Just a few words almost revealed the lifeblood of their education industry!

But Yu Minhong couldn't help laughing at Guan Ling's restoration of national confidence. "But behind the restoration of national confidence, there is also your help. If it weren't for your movies and culture, the restoration of national confidence might have taken a longer time."

"You flatter me."

Guan Ling smiled.

Yu Minhong has a very high EQ. With just a few words, she praised Guan Ling to a new level.

The two people did not negotiate for too long, and even if it was completely settled, Yu Minhong also signed the authorization contract.

……

And at this moment in the reception room.

The big guys looked at each other in surprise.

"Seven movies, Director Guan really has a big surprise for us!"

"There is also the one that Mr. Yu was asked to participate in and the one in Hong Kong that Mr. Yang was told about. Let's talk about the investment of these nine movies together. It looks like tomorrow will be a tough battle for everyone."

"In my opinion, Mr. Yang can actually express his attitude to everyone and take a smaller share. After all, it is more appropriate for Mr. Yang to invest more in the movie for Hong Kong, which is also good for Emperor Entertainment Group's reputation."

Yu Dong was the first to propose a solution.

President Yang shook his head: "Although I am old, my eyesight is not blurry. I only got one of the nine movies, and it is still unclear whether it can be released in mainland China. This is not appropriate."

"Director Han, say something."

Some people looked at Han Sanpin, hoping that the boss of China Film Group could come out and take charge of the situation.

Otherwise it's too noisy and everyone has no idea who to listen to.

"We are discussing the issue of shares here, in fact, it is just for everyone to have a psychological expectation first. In fact, whether it is a premium or not, whether it is to exchange resources or not, this is something we need to discuss with Ling Yun.

Our main purpose today is to see if we can accept the cost on this budget.

If you think it is reasonable, and if you can't reach an agreement, then the highest bidder wins, it's fair competition.

If you think it is high, and if everyone is willing, we can invest collectively and each take a proportion.”

"What Mr. Han said is true. As for the movie Along with the Gods, it seems to be promoting Chen Kai's movie. The cost is 2.5 million. This cost is not low. The total box office must be at least million to make a profit."

Ren Zhonglun did some calculations.

It doesn't matter.
After this calculation, everyone in the room calmed down!

Take a look at the quote on the budget sheet.

The cost of "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds" was 2.5 million.

Another 1 million yuan budget was taken out for "Record of Jianghu Swordsmanship"!
The budgets for the two films "Ip Man 3/4" are 1.5 million and 2 million respectively!
The budgets for "Even If the Wind Rises" and "Your Name" are 2 million and 1 million respectively!
They are all big productions!
"Gone Girl", the budget list says 7000 million US dollars!
Then calculate the required box office revenue.

The big guys all looked at each other in awe.

In fact, the high cost of movies is not a big deal for everyone.

The most important thing is that not all of these movies were shot by Guan Ling.

It is clearly written on the budget sheet: Brother Chen Kai in Along with the Gods, Zhang Yimou in Swordsmanship, and Wilson Yip in Ip Man 3/4.

Only three of them were shot by Guan Ling.

The movies directed by Guan Ling herself are definitely the most popular. Everyone wants to get in on the act by selling everything they have.

The previous success of Ip Man's two films also gave everyone a rough idea of the situation.

But the cost is still a bit high.

Without a box office of 400 or 500 million, there probably won’t be any profit.

By the time the rules were finalized, Guan Ling had already returned.

"Everyone, President Yu and I have already finalized our collaboration, and the budget for a new movie will be presented at the meeting tomorrow." Everyone was shocked.

We just hung out for less than five minutes and you've already finalized another movie?!

They say you're a quick shooter.

But I didn’t say you were so fast!
Filming is fast, and projects are fast too!

"Director Guan, the one from Hong Kong?"

Mr. Yang asked,
"I'll show you that script tomorrow, and we'll make a budget after we finalize it."

Wait until everyone leaves.

Han Sanpin turned back again.

"Director Guan, I never thought that China Film Group would have to compete with other companies for market share this time."

"It's impossible for me to snatch the market share from you. By then, the share given to China Film will at least be kept at 15 to 20," said Guan Ling.

"It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality." Han Sanpin sighed softly.

"There are too many people who want to cooperate with us. If you give a little and I give a little, China Film's share will naturally decrease."

Han Sanpin didn't come here specifically to confront each other, but instead started talking about action movie series.

"After Taken, do you have any preliminary plans for the action series you mentioned?"

"So Director Han had this in mind. I thought he was here to call me to task." Guan Ling smiled.

"You know I like blockbusters."

Han Sanpin was not embarrassed when Guan Ling revealed his thoughts.

"I have the idea, but before I consider making this action series, should I make another one first?"

"What to shoot?"

“A treasure hunt story.”

"Similar to the Indiana Jones series?" Han Sanpin asked in surprise, "An adventure action movie?"

"This is the film that was promised to Zhu Yawen." Guan Ling shook his head. "My buddy has been waiting for this for a long time. Let Cheng Long take care of him."

"Are you heading to Hollywood with your brothers?"

Han Sanpin himself found it a little unbelievable. "When this news came out, many young men were so envious that their back teeth were broken."

"You can't just praise women. He has trained his acting skills well in the past two years and has learned some English. It's time for him to move up and not just stay in this small field in China."

"With the charter, feel free to call me."

I roughly figured out Guan Ling's next arrangements.

Han Sanpin said goodbye.

……

Inside the room, Guan Ling thought for a while. Now that it was almost 2011, there was no rush to launch the John Wick series, and casting could be in progress.

"Uncharted" can be directly arranged to give Cheng Long a new type and let this old man change his mind.

In recent years, Jackie Chan has filmed too many rescue scenes.

The main reason is that I had promised Zhu Yawen a leading role in Hollywood before, and it has to count.

This play can temporarily pave the way for a smooth road.

At the beginning of his rebirth, the other party contributed all his savings to Guan Ling, which gave Guan Ling his first pot of gold.

It doesn't make sense since Liu Yifei is already very famous internationally.

But Zhu Yawen remained unknown.

After "2012", the popularity accumulated by Jackie Chan's four films is already high enough, and now he can take the lead in Hollywood, action + treasure hunting, and bring Zhu Yawen along. Now is the best time to start this project!

If it were before, Zhu Yawen would not be able to carry the box office.

Without the support of the "Hurricane Series", Cheng Long would not be able to have such appeal now.

When it comes to praising someone, timing is also very important.

After going out, Guan Ling suddenly saw a familiar figure from his previous life.

Zhao Xiaodao?

Among the 85 flowers in her previous life, she is the only one who made her way from a supporting role to a top-tier star.

She can almost be called the number one female star in the TV drama industry.

Around 20 years in his previous life, Zhao Xiaodao's achievements were comparable to those of Liu Yifei.

He worked hard in the later period and every movie he starred in became a hit.

It has been the king of domestic TV dramas for seven consecutive years!

The other person was guarding the main entrance of the premiere hotel, with long hair slightly curled at the bottom, and he stretched his neck respectfully to look inside.

When Guan Ling came out, the other party immediately stood straight and respectfully.

"Director Guan!"

The other person shouted, "Nice to meet you."

Guan Ling glanced at her and was actually quite surprised how she got to this floor. Without an invitation, she probably couldn't get in.

Her round face had some baby fat, but she had grown up now. Although her eyebrows and eyes were still childish, one could vaguely see that her slight plumpness was the foundation of her beauty.

Just wearing waiter's clothes.

Uniform temptation? There is a big bomb on the chest!
"How happy are you?"

Guan Ling teased her deliberately.

In fact, he probably guessed that the other party came here for the role.

"Brother Chen Kai, the one with the round face in 'Along with the Gods'?"

Guan Ling guessed in his heart that this was the only thing that was causing crazy competition in the circle.

Auditions for other roles have not yet been officially announced.

But even so, the other party is indeed very courageous.

Zhao Xiaodao smiled at first because of Guan Ling's answer, but then he paused.

Because Guan Ling's answer was obviously beyond her expectations.

How happy are you?

How despicable must this person be to answer like that.

Shouldn't a normal person say, I'm glad to see you too?

Even if you are a famous director, shouldn't you just nod and show some appreciation?
Then I can start the next step!

If I don't answer your question and just ask for the role directly, wouldn't that seem inappropriate?

Zhao Xiaodao almost peed himself!
I am just a small actor. I managed to find out about this hotel a long time ago, and disguised myself as a waiter, and sneaked in.

I thought I could try and say hello to see if I could get a role.

I submitted my resume to the new company Hairun Pictures several times, but no one responded.

Want to make yourself familiar.

And you ask me how happy I am?
After hesitating for half a minute, Zhao Xiaodao was really choked.

An idea struck her.

The whole person suddenly did a split.

"Anyway, I'm very happy. If you don't believe me, I'll do the splits for you!"

Guan Ling was stunned on the spot.

He was completely stunned by this woman!

What's your train of thought?
Why do you love doing splits so much?

Suddenly, the dead stalks were attacking him!

The staff members who had not left looked at Guan Ling with perverted eyes.