China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 654: The Great River Flows Eastward, the Sun Embraces the Mountain, Turning the Tide Away with Ease

[4536 words, the poem has surprises]

"Will it make bad movies nowhere to hide?"

Magic City, Shanghai Film Group.

The winter sun slanted in through the window lattice, casting mottled light and shadows, and a little gentle light scattered on Ren Zhonglun's face.

At this time of year, it is already very cold in the Magic City.

There is no heating in the magic city.

So whenever it is this kind of season that is neither cold nor present, there is always a damp and cold air.

The faint light on Ren Zhonglun's face made him feel a little warm.

And this temperature also separated his face and the air into two different worlds.

Ren Zhonglun picked up a cup of hot tea, looked at the latest news on the Internet, and couldn't help but laugh at himself.

"This kid, is he really planning to go to war with these people in the circle?"

I just took a sip of a cup of tea.

Suddenly the secretary knocked on the door.

"Come in."

"Director Ren, Director Wang is here."

Ren Zhonglun's expression remained unchanged. "What is he doing here? Let him in."

Although the word "Director Wang" did not mention his name, he had a good relationship with the Magic City, and the only one who could come here at this time was the King of Sunglasses from the Wang family.

"The Grandmaster" is currently in theaters.

The results are just so-so.

If you don’t think about making money, you probably won’t lose money.

Moreover, this movie itself is not a commercial film to make money. Shanghai Film Group has already laid a series of groundwork for this movie.

Shanghai Film Group has already paved the way for next year's 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards, the 8th Asian Film Awards, the 4th Beijing International Film Festival and next year's Academy Awards.

Can you win the grand prize?

Ren Zhonglun didn’t know either.

But I guess it’s not a big problem.

He had already watched the finished film several times. Although The Grandmaster may not have a commercial rhythm, every second of the picture is filled with a highly stylized poetic atmosphere.

Compared with Guan Ling, Wang Jiawei is a dream maker, a sculptor of time, and the creator of spiritual art as Benjamin said.

It's just that this movie is a little bit extravagant.

For example, Zhang Zhen only had three main scenes in the film, but for this, Zhang Zhen practiced martial arts for two years and even won the championship.

This is how the film presents Zou's literature + Xu's martial arts + Wang's aesthetics, with literary plays performed with martial arts and martial arts plays performed with literary singing.

Just as Wang Jiawei had told him before

“Kung Fu is like watching a play or writing calligraphy, it focuses on the meaning rather than the form.

It is not a fleeting martial arts world, nor a short-lived fight, but an ordinary spiritual world where you come and go and the lights are always on. "

Ren Zhonglun has seen two versions, the original version of "Blade Sharp", and the 3D version in which the sword is hidden in the sheath and the branches are cut off when it is unsheathed, turning the group portrait into a one-person martial arts world. Ip Man is vertical and Gong Er is horizontal.

In the martial arts world, people advance and retreat, but the rules remain unchanged.

Thinking of this, Ren Zhonglun chuckled.

According to Guan Ling, this kind of movie should definitely not be considered a bad movie.

Thinking of this, Ren Zhonglun actually felt a little proud.

But this sense of pride forced him to admit that the director of Shanghai Film Studio was actually shaken when facing some of Guan Ling's interview questions.
He even couldn't help but use Wang Jiawei's talents to confront this ace director of Shanghai. What did he say?

Deep down, Ren Zhonglun seemed to have accepted that the film and television industry in Shanghai was inferior to others...

Ren Zhonglun's face froze.

This subconscious signal is the truth.

The truth is the sharpest knife.

Guan Ling could already shock his mind with just one word.

But unfortunately,
Procrastination is the most beautiful incurable disease.

Wang Jiawei spent three years of intermittent filming before finally creating this classic.

But to be honest, in this era of McDonaldization of movies, it is a bit... too extravagant for the Wang family to make a movie for such a director.

And there is only one Wang Jiawei in Shanghai Film Group.

"If I have a Wang Jiawei and a Guan Ling, wouldn't the Central Film Academy have to follow behind the Shangying Film Academy and eat dirt?"

Ren Zhonglun clenched his fists.

Start dreaming.

But after all, Wang Jiawei is a true member of Shanghai Film Group.

It would be good to bring some fame to Shanghai Film Group.

But why Wang Jiawei suddenly came here made Ren Zhonglun a little confused.

Just came in.

Wang Jiawei's face was filled with anxiety. "Director Ren, please withdraw the film."

The short sentence was quick and powerful, with only five words.

So he spoke very quickly, and then a question mark slowly appeared in Ren Zhonglun's mind.

Ren Zhonglun was completely confused.

“Didn’t it just come out?”

Ren Zhonglun's face was full of wrinkles. "It seems that the box office results have not been counted yet. But it is much better than "2046" anyway, why is it withdrawn?"

“Is it because the box office of Xu Zheng’s Lost in Thailand was too strong?
Or do you think you can't even beat the movie "The Guillotine"? "

Ren Zhonglun couldn't help but ask several questions. He really didn't understand. Wang Jiawei's action was even more confusing to Ren Zhonglun than his own action of shooting the movie for three years.

"It has nothing to do with the box office. You know, I don't care about the box office at all."

Wang Jiawei looked up at Ren Zhonglun, hesitated, and said, "I'm going to re-edit it."

"why?"

Ren Zhonglun was totally unbelievable.

“Because I don’t want the things I shoot to be called bad movies by some small people.”

Wang Jiawei hesitated and said.

Ren Zhonglun was a little dazed, but then he became even more confused.

"Did Guan Ling name you?"

"That's not the case. I just discovered the problem with the movie myself."

Wang Jiawei said, "My narrative seems to have a strong sense of prose and fragmentation. The main plot is still not very coherent. Many side characters, such as Yixiantian and Ma San, have been simplified by me, so the ending is abrupt. The background of Yip Man's wife Zhang Yongcheng and Yixiantian's barber shop is also hastily explained in the subtitles, which is a bit superfluous.

So I'm going to put this content up.

I can’t change the theme of narrative concreteness, and Gong San’s image is also quite deep. Although I am very satisfied with some of the lines and golden sentences, I think there is still a little room for improvement in rhythm and form. ”

Wang Jiawei told Ren Zhonglun his ideas, but Ren Zhonglun didn't want to agree.

"After the film was withdrawn, all the previous publicity and promotion costs were wasted. And when I watched the premiere, the critics gave good reviews. This is not necessary."

The corners of Ren Zhonglun's mouth twitched a little. "Why don't you just ignore what Guan Ling said? Don't take it too seriously.

This guy is not the same as normal people.

He was going to shoot with a machine gun."

"Every encounter in the world is a reunion after a long separation." Wang Jiawei emphasized the line, "I think it is necessary."

"This really doesn't exist."

Ren Zhonglun emphasized, "If you really want to re-edit the film, I can find an opportunity to re-screen it later. I still have the face to do this. Although the publicity and promotion will be slightly discounted, I will definitely let your film audition."

Speaking of which.

Wang Jiawei was still reluctant.

Just as he was about to speak, Ren Zhonglun stopped him, "Aren't you going to be the chairman of the jury at the Berlin Film Festival next year, and The Grandmaster will be the opening film? It's too late. You're a procrastinator, you know that."

"I am so impressed!"

Wang Jiawei gritted his teeth and sighed.

He knew very well that what Ren Zhonglun said was the real point, but when he saw Guan Ling's interview, he heard words like suppressing the contemporary society.

There is something like this: there is no hiding from bad movies.

Wang Jiawei also wanted to say it!
There is no need to be pretentious to make a good movie, like The Night Walk in Brocade!
He also wanted to slap "The Grandmaster" in the faces of many people.
"Let me have a look!"

But unfortunately, he is not as rich as Guan Ling.

Not as domineering as Guan Ling.

So I can only accept this issue with regret.

"Are you provoked by Guan Ling?" Ren Zhonglun poured a cup of tea for Wang Jiawei.

"I didn't expect this guy to be so pretentious before. Mainly, if my box office is rejected, I think there is a high chance that his people will scold me."

"You have to have confidence. Art films are different from commercial films. You have to believe in the audience's artistic appreciation."

Ren Zhonglun handed the teacup to Wang Jiawei's mouth, and Wang Jiawei subconsciously took it.

"Besides, if Xu Zheng's movie becomes popular, it won't be a bad thing for us."

"How to say?"

"He is from the Shanghai circle. Let's get involved in the investment of his new movie. When we make money, I will invest in your art film."

Wang Jiawei asked, “Am I going to lose money?” “That depends on what you shoot. Most likely you won’t lose money, but you will definitely make money from copyright fees. Then you will be the two carriages in my circle in Shanghai.”

"When the time comes, with two great generals, one civil and one military, will the circle of directors in our Magic City still be suppressed by people other than Guan Ling in the capital?"

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Ren Zhonglun's face.

"It's uncertain when Xu Zheng's new movie will start filming. You might as well focus on his current one first."

Wang Jiawei complained.

After saying this, Ren Zhonglun was stunned.

"broken!"

Ren Zhonglun stood up suddenly and called to his secretary, "Hurry up and book me a flight to Beijing."

Wang Jiawei couldn't help but smile.

But I have known Ren Zhonglun for more than 20 years.

This was the first time Wang Jiawei saw Ren Zhonglun lose his composure like this.

For the share of that sci-fi movie?

Wang Jiawei sighed, "What a pity, I don't know how to shoot. There's not enough money for me to waste."

Perhaps, in this life, he can only look up to such things.

Look up to Guan Ling.

"But, can he really save this corrupt entertainment industry?"

Wang Jiawei thought.

If Guan Ling wants to punish bad movies, he will definitely be one of the most staunch supporters.

Wang Jiawei doesn’t dare to say that his movies are definitely not bad.

But he dares to say that his movies must be made with heart.

There is only good and bad in things that are done with care.

It cannot be called erosive.

However, Wang Jiawei couldn't stand many things in the circle.

The Wang family didn't think they had done anything like using hidden rules to get promoted, or any scandals or nepotism, but they were everywhere.

But he didn't even force his own son to study film or finance. Instead, he let his son study independently and choose his major by himself.

He has been in the industry for more than 30 years and has rarely been involved in any scandals, which makes him an exception among directors.

But there are some things he cannot handle because he is not qualified and his words do not carry weight.

But Guan Ling is not.

"I'm afraid I've been living on a dog's stomach for so many years."

Wang Jiawei sighed.

...

Beijing.

Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, everyone saw Guan Ling's interview.

Like everyone else in the industry, they couldn't help but be shocked.

I don't distrust it, but I am still shocked.

At the same time,
All major cinema chains, major production companies, and major brokerage companies are also ready to make a move.

Cinema chains are involved in film and television companies' preparations for investment to gain a share.

There is no desire to get more wind of the film and television companies involved.

Among the production companies, Bona, which has a good relationship with Guan Ling, is eager to meet with her just to get a small share.

Even iQiyi is interested in investing a little, which means they are taking advantage of Guan Ling and can even say that the premium is three times.

Guan Ling was very happy.

"The maximum share of the movie box office is 30% for the producer. If you charge three times the premium, my movie box office must be at least ten times the cost. Aren't you afraid of losing all your money?"

Guan Ling called Gong Yu and asked with a smile.

"Not really. Director Guan has helped iQiyi attract so many new users. I am willing to give this money to Director Guan."

"Thank you then."

Guan Ling wasn’t polite either.

A three-fold premium is definitely required.

All major brokerage companies are concerned about the content of the characters.

But Lingyun Media didn’t release any news at all.

The purpose is to make the fans of those actors fight among themselves and beat each other up, so as to make the promotion of the movie more sensational.

In the afternoon.

There is another piece of news.

Hot search.

Liu Yan landed at the Beijing airport.

The filming of the movie "San Andreas" was completed.

This triggered a chorus of cheers from Liu Yan’s fans.

"I haven't seen Aunt Liu for a long time. Aunt Liu's figure is my life."

"I climbed Mount Everest a few days ago, but when I stood halfway up the mountain, my mind was filled with the image of Liu Yan. She was like the summit of Mount Everest, a distant and unattainable dream of mine."

"When is Liu Yan willing to film a new drama?"

"It is reported that after returning to China, Liu Yan will shoot a series of TV movies."

And amid the calls of Liu Yan’s fans.

Liu Yan arrived at Guan Ling's courtyard that day.

Originally there was a kang in the courtyard.

Originally, Guan Ling did not use a kang.

Because there was heating inside, it was quite warm.

But I haven't lived there for a long time.

Guan Ling was worried that it would be a little damp.

So he went to his neighbor's house to borrow some firewood.

The kang was burned.

Sitting on the kang, Liu Yan was a little embarrassed. "I haven't seen this before when I was in HUN Province, and I haven't used it in Beijing."

"Didn't you notice it when you first came here?" Guan Ling asked curiously.

"I was very nervous at the time, so how could I pay attention to this? I only remember that Director Guan wanted to train me in acting skills."

Liu Yan stuck out her tongue.

"Speaking of which, I started out with The Shallows, and now I seem a bit down and out. Do you blame me?"

Guan Ling looked into Liu Yan's eyes seriously.

"I have regrets, but I don't blame you."

Liu Yan said, "I don't even feel that I am down and out. When my mother was sick, I saved her. That's enough."

Liu Yan's face was glistening with tears.

"I actually intend to let you continue to sink into the market and create a sexy goddess persona. At least you will have no worries about food and clothing for half your life. I just don't know if you are willing to do that."

Guan Ling thought for a moment and said.

The future belongs to the Internet market, where online dramas, short plays, and short videos emerge in endlessly. As long as Liu Yan is famous enough, she will be able to make a name for herself in this regard in the future.

Guan Ling even intended to let Liu Yan focus on this aspect, and even help him make some investments and hold shares on his behalf.

Because she's not very savvy.

Of course, Guan Ling will sign a very detailed proxy holding agreement and will not get anything for free, that is for sure.

Liu Yan listened to what Guan Ling said and nodded slowly.

"I will give you a certain amount of funds to compete with a company called ByteDance. 20 to 30 million yuan will be enough for you to compete for a long time. During this period, you can continue to sink into the market to attract fans, and you can also drive traffic on our related platforms. Of course, I will leave the specific management to others, and you will be the shareholder in name only."

Guan Ling said, "At this critical stage of listing and when I am about to offend someone, I need your help. Help me get rid of their major shareholder SIG."

"I'll do whatever you say." Liu Yan nodded.

"I'm done. After that, just wait for notification. Now comes the real business."

Liu Yan blushed, "Director Guan has the final say."

Soon, Guan Ling began to wash his face.

Bath,

Burn incense,

On the hot little kang, he began to sing loudly.

"The great river flows eastwards, the sun embraces the mountains,

Turning the tide seems easy.

The grass is green after the rain.
If you were in a small pond of clear water. "

The old man next door suddenly woke up in the middle of the night and ran out in his shorts.

It seems like it’s been seven years since the last time the Chinese earthquake belt shook?

(End of this chapter)