During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 702: Mahjong Game Your academic qualifications are a bit exaggerated

After a night of hard work, Liu Yifei followed the crew to the shooting location with full of positive energy.

As for Wei Jin, they went to Shanhe Mohua because the finished film "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" by Xu Ke was released.

As a main theme movie with an investment of 2 million yuan, Wei Jin felt it necessary to keep a close eye on it even if it was the work of Xu Ke himself.

"Boss Wei, this way."

In the small screening room, the skinny old monster Xu waved at him.

"Let's start." Wei Jin nodded and gave the order after sitting down.

Zhong Lifang, the special effects team members, and several editors also gathered around, ready to take a look.

"Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" is an excerpt from "Lin Hai Xue Yuan". The plot is relatively rich, and even after editing, the final film length reaches two and a half hours.

This is very rare in movies produced by Shanhe Media.

But overall, this movie is of good quality. It does not have the various tedious and preachy aspects of previous mainstream movies, but instead has a full sense of rhythm.

Contradictions, conflicts, atmosphere and suspense are almost all filled to the brim. It is a "main theme blockbuster" with obvious commercial characteristics, and it is very enjoyable to watch!

Especially the special effects, the Siberian tiger is almost indistinguishable from the real thing, and it was completely created by spending a lot of money.

According to the special effects team, the cost of making this tiger from modeling to post-production was 15 million.

If you want to make it for a Hollywood company, you absolutely cannot do it without eight million US dollars.

"Very good, there is nothing to adjust, just submit it for review as it is."

After finishing speaking, Wei Jin looked at Zhong Lifang and added, "President Zhong, please be careful to screen the subsequent advertisements."

"Boss Wei, I understand. It's the main theme."

"Ah."

Zhong Lifang is very efficient and arranged for employees to submit their works for review right after lunch.

As expected, related reports soon appeared on the Internet.

"The 2D main theme commercial film "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy", jointly produced by Shanhe Media, China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Fiber Optic and Wanda Pictures, with an investment of 3 million yuan, was officially submitted to the Film Bureau for review today."

Wei Jin did not stay in the company for long. At around three o'clock in the afternoon, he asked Lao Zhu to drive to Wanda Cinema's flagship store in Beijing.

The premiere of the film "The Four 3" was held here.

As the final chapter of the martial arts series, Fiber Optic gave Chen Jiashang enough face and the premiere was held on a grand scale.

Starting from noon, almost all the film and television information and entertainment news on the Internet were about this premiere.

A large number of celebrity artists, directors, producers, and leading companies in the industry came to show their support.

Judging from media reports, the star-studded scene on the red carpet today is comparable to that of a film festival awards ceremony.

When Wei Jin arrived at the scene, he saw that the venue was crowded with people and it was very lively.

"Please come this way, Mr. Wei. Mr. Wang is waiting for you inside."

Deputy Director Li Xiaoping came to greet him in person. Wei Jin smiled and nodded in response, then followed him inside.

Along the way, many celebrities and artists greeted Wei Jin, and he responded one by one without putting on airs.

Soon, he saw Lao Wang among a group of producers. Wei Jin strode up to him and congratulated him, "Brother, I wish you a big box office success."

"Thank you for your good wishes, brother. But no matter how good or bad the box office is, it has finally come to an end, so there is an explanation at least."

There was some emotion in Lao Wang's tone, but Wei Jin could understand it.

The "Four" series can be regarded as the foothold of Fiber Optic's entry into the film industry, and it does have a special feeling for Lao Wang.

"What projects does Director Chen have next?"

While Wei Jin was speaking, he glanced at the creative team.

At this moment, Chen Jiashang, Bai Bin, Deng Chao, Wan Qian, Wang Zixuan and others are wandering around the major production companies.

However, Lao Wang did not respond. Instead, he pulled Wei Jin to a corner and responded, "What other projects are there? After this drama is over, Guangfa and he will also go their separate ways."

Hearing Lao Wang's slightly resentful tone, Wei Jin instantly had a guess.

"So, Director Chen didn't come to an agreement?"

Due to the lack of a big director and the example of Guan Hu, Lao Wang will definitely communicate with Chen Jiashang about the contract renewal.

But looking at the current situation, it is obviously not optimistic.

“Well, even though I promised to double the signing fee and never interfere with the creation, he still refused.

I heard that Fatty Yu had private contact with him, but the reason Chen Jiashang gave me was that he wanted to return to Hong Kong to revive the Hong Kong film industry."

At this point, Lao Wang was a little irritable, "Brother, tell me, isn't this a joke?"

"Pfft hahaha."

The four words "revive Hong Kong films" really made Wei Jin laugh. Given the current state of the Hong Kong industry, is there any possibility of recovery?
The few films that have the potential to restore the glory of Hong Kong films are all in the hands of Golden Harvest. It would be difficult for others to do it!

But Chen Jiashang is a man with some sentimental feelings and good character, so he shouldn't lie to Lao Wang.

So Wei Jin laughed and said comfortingly: "Brother, think positively. In the past four years, they have made four movies for Guangfa. That's quite nice. Besides, don't we still have Deng Chao now?"

"Yeah, that's right." Lao Wang nodded, then looked at Wei Jin with an embarrassed look, "Brother, you are a shareholder of the company. I will rely on you to lead me in the future. When will the new film be released?"

"Good fellow, you're rushing me now? There are people waiting for me."

After chatting with Lao Wang for a while, the premiere began.

At the invitation of the host, Hu Xia went on stage and sang "Ruthless", the theme song of "The Four 3".

You know what, this series isn’t that great, but some of the songs are still quite popular.

Especially Hu Xia's clear voice, telling the heavy and beautiful martial arts story, gentle but not without grandeur, heroic but not without tenderness, which is very fitting.

After the song was over, there was thunderous applause from the audience and the main creative team also took the stage.

Perhaps it was really because the series had ended. Chen Jiashang felt a little emotional. There was nothing weird this time, but instead it took a sensational route.

"Three dramas in four years, now thinking about it, it's really incredible. Especially after three dramas, the original cast has not changed at all, which is extremely rare.

There are only a few four years in a person's life, but the actors are willing to give me four years of their time. Thank you, thank you everyone."

After saying this, Chen Jiashang turned to the left and bowed to the actors. A group of people responded, telling unforgettable stories of their collaboration.

After a round of sensational commercial praise, the main feature of the movie began to play.

As a 3D martial arts movie, the special effects are handled by Shanhe Shuimo, and the effect is unquestionable.

However, there are indeed some problems with this movie, and in Wei Jin's opinion, this movie is even worse than the previous two.

The plot, structure, and dialogues are almost lackluster and even a little shocking.

However, as a director, Chen Jiashang also knew the situation well, and when faced with questions from the media about the box office, he did not give a direct answer for the first time.

"The competition in the summer movie season is very fierce, and the season is almost over. Director Wang and I don't have any expectations for the box office. We just want a perfect ending."

After the premiere, Wei Jin did not attend the subsequent cocktail party. He said goodbye to Lao Wang and left the scene with the three heroines.

The roadshow is about to begin, so in order to prevent Bai Bin, Wan Qian and Wang Zixuan from getting addicted to playing cards on the way, they have to play a good game of mahjong tonight.

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The next day, Guangfa's "The Four" was released, and the three women set out on their journey with the start-up capital given by Wei Jin.

Also released at the same time were "Temporary Cohabitation" starring Yang Ying and Zhang Jiahui, and the French import "A Bug's Life".

The chaos in the second half of the summer season has completely begun.

However, Wei Jin did not pay much attention to the film market. After leaving the Golden House, he went directly to the company.

Wei Jin had just arrived at the office and hadn't even sat down when Ning Hao knocked on the door and walked in, still dressed like an idler.

"Junior brother, please take a look at the storyboard of "Famous". "

As he spoke, Ning Hao handed over a piece of information, then sat down on the sofa in the reception room with a carefree manner, took the tea made by the assistant and started to drink it, not treating himself as an outsider at all.

Wei Jin didn't care and picked up the storyboard script to read it.

To be honest, as soon as Wei Jin saw the thickness, he knew that he had really put his heart into it.

Sure enough, Ning Hao's construction of some scenes and use of shots were even more reasonable than the finished film in Wei Jin's mind.

"As expected of Director Ning who is good at absurd comedy, amazing."

A few minutes later, Wei Jin put down the information in his hand and gave a thumbs up.

"Hehe, even if I can't break your box office record, you have to keep your position as the number one in the comedy industry, hahahaha."

Listening to Ning Hao's exaggerated laughter, Wei Jin shook his head, too lazy to hit him, and asked instead: "Has the budget come out?"

"Forehead"

Ning Hao paused for a moment, then said hesitantly: "It is out, but the budget is a bit high this time."

"How many?"

"Eighty million."

Hearing this number, Wei Jin's eyelids could not help but twitch. For a short-scene comedy, the production cost of 80 million was indeed a bit exaggerated.

But think about this lineup, Fan Bingbing, Wu Jing, Ge You, Wang Pangzi and others, at least 50 million of them are actors' pay.

"Okay, let's do it this way. Have you found the remaining actors? How is the preparatory work going? When is the filming expected to start?"

Hearing Wei Jin nod, Ning Hao breathed a sigh of relief, then replied: "I have already sent invitations to the remaining few, and will arrange auditions in two days.

The preliminary preparations have been completed, and as for the start of filming, I plan to wait until the end of the Venice Film Festival, which is around the middle of next month.”

After hearing this, Wei Jin nodded. This time, the films participating in the copyright transaction included not only "Lost in Thailand" but also "Operation Mekong".

Of course, he didn't plan to sell it at a high price this time, as this subject matter has inherent limitations.

"Okay, for any subsequent questions about the project establishment and filming, please contact Zhong Lifang. I don't think I have time to talk to you recently."

For the next half month, apart from the meetings at the General Administration, Wei Jin would most likely have to stay with Liu Yan.

Because her due date is getting closer and closer.

"Okay, I understand."

(End of this chapter)