China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

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"Guan Ling, Director Tong was talking about the Hollywood movie invasion at the premiere of Aquaman, and James Wan looked embarrassed."

"Learn the skills of the foreigners to defeat them? Why do you want to be so close to them?"

"Kwan Ling has personally confirmed that he will be shooting a Chinese-language blockbuster, creating a benchmark production for Chinese-language films."

"Director Tong is happy this time. Domestic films have not been doing well recently. Guan Ling's words can be regarded as a reassurance for the current Chinese film industry."

"The main thing is, is Director Guan's box office in China high? High! Has he trained many directors? Yes! But when it comes to blockbusters, there are really none. It is precisely because of Guan Ling's performance that I doubt whether China can make blockbusters at all. Look at the Chinese-language movies related to Guan Ling now, whether it is Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly", "Detective Dee Series", or "Never Say Die", "Hot Girl", "The Wind Rises", these movies may have achieved high box office, but they are not grand blockbusters."

“It would be really exciting if Director Guan was willing to make a movie like this.”

But netizens also found it quite funny.

Although "Aquaman" was written and produced by Director Guan, it is still a Hollywood movie after all.

Is it really okay to talk about the Hollywood movie invasion at someone else's premiere?

James Wan seemed to be able to understand Chinese, but he looked so embarrassed that he had nothing to say.

Really funny!
Netizens found it both funny and exciting.

But everyone was also quite surprised. What kind of grand blockbuster can Chinese-language films make? Is it mythology? Is it primitive? Is it science fiction? Or what?
It’s not that no one has ever talked about or made an epic blockbuster before.

Previously, "Hero" came out of nowhere and created an epic peak.

Later, the movie "Warring States" was so eye-catching that Sun Honglei's head was buzzing.

For ten years, people have been talking about it, and many directors have said they want to make epic blockbusters, but no one has actually been able to do it.

"Along with the Gods" also has such a promotional channel, so it's worth looking forward to.

But those people are not Guan Ling after all.

This time, it was Guan Ling who said it.

On Weibo, the news of the premiere was a big hit. In just ten minutes, the conversation spread like wildfire.

What made everyone feel more excited was, of course, the promise Guan Ling made to Director Tong on the stage.

“Director Guan is going to shoot a blockbuster himself.

And it’s a Chinese-language blockbuster.”

When the news came out, not only the stars at the scene were dumbfounded, but even other stars in the industry sighed.

The last time Director Guan made a blockbuster was probably Inception? The one before that was 2012. Now Director Guan is making Scarlet Witch, which is also a blockbuster and uses Fan Bingbing. However, the three absolute blockbusters in Guan Ling's hands are all foreign language films.

These are also the three largest films that Guan Ling has been preparing to shoot.

So, is the blockbuster that Director Guan is talking about this time intended to compete with these three?

At this moment, at the premiere and on the Internet, everyone felt a little dazed.

Chinese film?
Director Guan has filmed both, but I can’t say which one is more expensive.

And Director Guan meant that big-budget and small-budget movies should be produced together. Since we are going to fight, let's have a good fight.

Liu Dehua was at the Hong Kong Film Awards. When he saw the news on Weibo, he was so anxious that he almost cursed.

Such a good opportunity doesn't come often.

The "Detective Dee Series" looks glorious, but in fact Liu Dehua knew very well that Guan Ling never regarded this drama as the blockbuster movie in his mind from the beginning to the end.

The Chinese blockbusters that Guan Ling talked about had a fatal attraction to him.

He also believes that this role has a fatal attraction to countless people.

He was indeed a little worried that he would miss the opportunity to discuss the role with Guan Ling first because of the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony.

……

"I've talked to you about this so many times before, but you always disagreed. How come you finally came to your senses this time?"

After getting off the stage, Han Sanpin stood beside Guan Ling excitedly and was too lazy to even watch the opening of the movie.

Instead, he took the initiative to move forward.

Guan Ling looked down and saw that Han Sanpin's hands were shaking as he held the cup.

"Boss Han, you are too excited."

Guan Ling said, "I just think it's time. The current size of the Chinese market actually needs more stimulation."

"It's not easy to make a Chinese blockbuster movie." Han Sanpin said, "Are you setting yourself on fire again today?"

"Don't you like big ones?" Guan Ling asked, "I see you've been under a lot of pressure lately, so I'm here to help you. Why are you saying bad things to me?"

"Hey, what are you saying?" Han Sanpin drank the water in the wine glass in one gulp, rubbing his hands excitedly, "Why am I saying bad things? What I mean is that you have to be cautious at every step. I was thinking about what you said about making a big movie for fun, like "Detective Dee". But from what you said just now, low-budget, high-budget, etc., are you thinking of making a bigger one?"

"Just wait and see."

Guan Ling smiled contemptuously.

“This film is going to be huge.”

Han Sanpin's heart suddenly itched unbearably, "Find me a producer when the time comes, so that I can go down in history."

Guan Ling looked at Han Sanpin and felt quite relaxed. Han Sanpin liked blockbusters, but he was not pretentious. He was indeed a very pure person when it came to movies.

Speaking of which, it has been a long time since we have a domestic blockbuster.

"That's easy to say. Besides, in the entertainment industry, Lingyun is also preparing to go public. I have to give everyone a standard for where the limit is."

Nowadays, China's box office market is jumping every year. With Hollywood's century-old industrial accumulation, as long as the plot is not too bad, it will indeed crush Chinese movies.

The imported films are all the best among foreign language films. It would be a joke if they could lose to a large number of uncompetitive domestic films.

Nowadays, there are too many domestic films claiming to be epic blockbusters, but many of them are bad movies with all-star casts, and they have a history of fraud, which makes the audiences feel uneasy.

If we really want to set a benchmark for domestic films, we must show enough sincerity.

This sounds simple, but in fact, it is still necessary to choose a large story that is in line with Chinese values.

And if this can be filmed well.

The listing of Lingyun Media will enable it to reach the top in one fell swoop.

This is not a gamble, but Guan Ling believes in Lingyun Media's current size and publicity capabilities. As long as they can produce a blockbuster film, it won't be too bad.

But the important thing is not to collapse, but to become extremely popular!

Yu Dong also gathered around Guan Ling and Han Sanpin, listening to their conversation.

“This film is going to be huge.”

These six words struck his brain so hard that he suddenly became paralyzed.

Big?

At this time, Yu Dong's mind was no longer filled with thoughts of Nai Zi, but rather how big the movie was.
Director Guan really likes to convey to everyone things that make people completely unable to calm down.

If you don't participate in this movie, wouldn't that be a big loss?
After Guan Ling stepped down, all the stars' eyes turned to him.

Ren Zhonglun, Wang Changtian, Mr. Yang and the others also had fixed gazes and were breathing heavily.

If the previous share can be regarded as a kind of leadership and mutual achievement.

And what Director Guan said this time... Anyone who can't get on the bus will feel like bleeding in his heart.

Other people’s Chinese-language blockbusters, their grand blockbusters, their grand productions, their artistic visions, are all fucking fake.

And this time it was Guan Ling who was talking about a good and big blockbuster, a blockbuster shot independently by the Chinese, so there was nothing much to talk about.

If you have the chance, go for it without thinking!
……

offstage.

"Kun'er, when did you accept another movie directed by Guan?"

Liu Ye looked at Chen Kun curiously.
Guan Ling’s words just now on the stage caused an uproar, but a name also appeared in it.

Chen Kun, new, low-budget movie.

These words hit the hearts of many celebrities hard.

Liu Ye happened to be standing next to Chen Kun. He tried to hold it in for a few minutes but still couldn't hold it in.

"It was during the premiere of Hot Pot Heroes," Chen Kun said, "Director Guan saw Qin Hao and I and told us to give him some time. We should start filming soon."

"Aren't we going to make that zombie movie?"

"Then I don't know," Chen Kun said, "Maybe it's like last year's "Hot Girls"? The kind that was filmed very quickly?"

In fact, he is not sure what is going on either. Now Director Guan is talking about making a big-budget movie, and he has made himself too busy.

Liu Ye nodded, "And Qin Hao. You two are so lucky."

After a moment, he suddenly asked in horror, "You said that Director Guan's sudden decision to make a low-budget movie wasn't because of me, right?"

"What are you talking about?" Chen Kun spoke faster than he thought, and then he quickly reacted, "Are you talking about "The Banquet"? "

"That's right!" Liu Ye laughed at himself, thinking Chen Kun was very smart. Then he said in a slightly frustrated tone, "You think Director Guan wouldn't do that?"

Thinking about Guan Ling's usual style, Chen Kun hesitated for a moment.

Everyone in the industry understands.

Guardian protects his calf.

Also hard.

People in the entertainment industry are most afraid of not big stars or seniors, but very powerful people. Even if this person is just a small supporting role, he can become popular if he can bring the entire crew with him.

Moreover, this circle is very chaotic. Martial artists and makeup artists often have group sex in hotels, and sometimes they even record videos to enjoy in private.

Everyone has desires, and everyone has a little secret in their heart.

But everyone is used to each other, that's all.

But Director Guan is different. When he meets someone he doesn't like, he gets really tough.

The key point is that even if Director Guan’s enemies explode with Director Guan, they cannot hurt Director Guan at all.

Will Director Guan snipe Lu Chuan?

Who says it won’t happen?
Chen Kun didn't dare to respond, he just showed a bitter yet calm look.

Liu Ye also understood and fell silent for a moment.

The two smiled at each other, and Liu Ye patted Chen Kun on the shoulder, "Please talk to me later. I'm not that familiar with him..."

Chen Kun: “I understand.”

Liu Ye said: "I will ask your French sister-in-law to make dumplings for you later."

Chen Kun said: "This is really rare. I have never eaten French dumplings."

Liu Ye said: "Anyway, that's the point. Whenever Director Guan wants to eat some French dumplings, just call me. My wife and I are always welcome."

The more Chen Kun listened, the more he felt something was wrong. Why did you need a sister-in-law to make dumplings? And why did you welcome everyone who came? Was there any need to emphasize this? Even lining up to welcome them was not as grand as your words.

……

Jingtian shook Lu Zheng’s hand.

"Uncle Lu, I..."

Lu Zheng nodded and said, "I can only say that I will try my best."

Jing Tian said, "I want to go in, no matter what role I play, or I can contact my uncle."

Lu Zheng said: "For matters within the circle, don't use other people. Besides, Director Guan may not admit this. Let me give you an example. If Director Guan tells you where this blockbuster is filmed, the heads of various provinces and cities will want Director Guan to go there to promote it. Do you believe it? For some things, talk about money, but if you talk about power, it will tarnish the friendship."

Jingtian seemed to be thinking about something.

Lu Zheng patted Jing Tian on the shoulder and said, "Aren't you on good terms with Director Guan? You can actually take the initiative to ask."

"If it's really as you said, and you're willing to play any small role, I believe he will give you this opportunity."

These words touched Jingtian's heart and she fell silent.

She said so, but she is really just a minor character. Is she willing to accept this?!

……

The stars in the audience each have their own thoughts.

And the agents also narrowed their eyes.

Huo Wenxi spoke first: "It seems that I will have to compete with all the sisters this time."

Li Xiaowan squinted at Huo Wenxi and said, "I heard you're going back to China to develop your career? Are you still serving celebrities in Hong Kong?"

"I pressed the pause button when my career was at its peak, and now it's been two and a half years." Wang Jinghua also said with a smile, "Among all of us, the one who has the least friendship with Director Guan is probably you, and you don't have many artists now, what are you competing for?"

Chang Jihong also turned her head to look at Huo Wenxi, hoping to hear her answer.

"I want to switch to production, and I also hope to step into the spotlight." Huo Wenxi said, "Of course, if there is an opportunity, I will also be a good agent. I believe Director Guan needs someone who can solve more comprehensive problems for him, not just an agent contract."

Wang Jinghua said: "Then you are not competing with us, you are competing with the assistant around Director Guan."

She pointed to Guan Ling's side, where Zhang Junning had just handed him a cell phone.

Guan Ling opened the phone, looked at it for a few seconds, and then put it back.

Huo Wenxi knew that the person on the other side was scolding him in various ways, saying that he was not young anymore. Indeed, he was already forty years old.

But he couldn't refute this statement at once, so Huo Wenxi sulked and snorted.

Wang Jinghua knocked out Huo Wenxi with just one sentence, and then looked at these agents whom she rarely met.

"What do you think, if Director Guan really wants to shoot a grand Chinese blockbuster, what kind of movie would it be?"

"Science fiction? It seems that he is best at science fiction. The three previous blockbusters were all science fiction movies, if the Marvel movies that have not yet been released can also be called science fiction movies."

“But if Chinese speakers were to film science fiction, wouldn’t the dialogue be awkward?”

"We haven't seen it, so we don't know."

A few people chatted for a few words and then fell silent.

"When the time comes, if it really comes to a time when we have to fight for every inch of land, I hope you will show mercy, keep the competition on the surface, and don't do any small tricks." Finally, Wang Jinghua looked at the other two.

"Zhu Yawen told me that Director Guan dislikes this the most. And he is a shareholder of Weibo. If we do it, there will be traces."

The other two were startled.

They all heard the hidden meaning in Wang Jinghua's words.

"Competition is competition, just come and audition and fight head-on. Don't do anything tricky. If we really fall out, I still have nuclear weapons here."

Zhu Yawen.

He is just a first-tier star at best.

But several agents didn't dare to say a word against him.

After Wang Jinghua left, Chang Jihong scolded, "I finally figured it out. Are you trying to fool us? And Zhu Yawen."

Huo Wenxi narrowed his eyes: "Who is Zhu Yawen?"

The remaining two people gave Huo Wenxi a fool look.

Huo Wenxi pondered over this look for a long time. After looking up information, he realized how stupid he was.

……

The call Guan Ling just received was from Liu's mother.

After he said at the premiere that he wanted to shoot a big movie, news about him kept coming.

You don’t have to reply to other people’s messages, but you still have to reply to messages from Liu’s mother on her private phone.

So he told Liu's mother that he hadn't even written the script.

It was quiet over there.

On the stage, "Aquaman" is bursting with its power. This movie, which was able to sweep the cinema market in the past relying solely on special effects and soundtracks, still exudes a magnificent atmosphere at this moment.

Let people know what a blockbuster movie looks like.

Han Sanpin shook his head and said, "If a domestic movie had this kind of special effect, it would probably be praised by people!"

Zhang Yimou let out a long sigh.

"The plot is shit, but it's amazing. The fighting scenes are rich and beautiful. Don't be fooled by the fact that those shrimp soldiers and crab generals look like armored warriors, but the rhythm of the whole movie feels great."

Brother Chen Kai was also impressed by the special effects. In his opinion, the special effects could not be described with the word "stunning". For example, the scene with the Trench Tribe was really shocking.

And the final battle, it's a shocking scene that we rarely see after The Lord of the Rings, the action scenes are so exciting.

Jiang Wen was amazed at what he saw: "This underwater world is so exquisite. It recreates the Atlantis Kingdom, which has been submerged in the sea for thousands of years and combines beauty, magic and technology, and the seven all-encompassing races of the sea. The spectacular scene of the Sea King ruling the seven seas, fighting against the wind and waves to defeat the enemy is even more dazzling, showing the wild imagination. Such special effects and music are not seen in the Chinese market.

Compared to the special effects scenes of "2012", it has only been three years, and the visual effects factory that SkySky contacted has evolved again."

"Although it's a popcorn movie, but it's such a hit, can we still worry that it won't be a box office hit?"

Wuershan narrowed his eyes.

He liked this grand special effects style so much that at one point, he even thought he should go to Hollywood to develop his career.

"Why don't you talk to Director Guan and I'll go to Skyscraper too."

Wuershan thought.

The countless audiences at the scene were also immersed in the magnificent and complex landscape.
Atlantis! The audience thought it would be a desolate ruin, but it was bustling with people and beautiful as the Milky Way, as if they were in a fairy tale world.

There are countless marine creatures here, traveling through an ancient kingdom that only exists in imagination. The beauty here is beyond imagination, combining postmodern, futuristic and cyberpunk styles!
"It's so beautiful, so beautiful!"

"Fuck, isn't it enough that a domestic film can be made into such a blockbuster?"

People thought to themselves. (End of this chapter)