China Entertainment started in 2004

"La La Land" was completed and Paramount held a wrap party in a hotel in Los Angeles.

Whether it was the crew members, or Stone, Ryan, Gosling, Alexandra Daddario, Lily Collins and others, they were all present.

Of course, Fan Binbin was far away in the country and had no schedule, so he did not come.

As director, editor, producer, investor, and even composer, Wang Shu was the most handsome guy at the wrap party from beginning to end.

The wrap party was attended not only by crew members, but also Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Black Widow, Robert Downey Jr., Monica Bellucci, Anne Hathaway and others.

As long as the actors and producers live in Los Angeles, have no schedule, and have had a lot of dealings with Wang Shu, they will come to support him.

The wrap party for art films produced by big directors and big film and television companies is often not just a party for the crew, but also a small industry gathering.

It seems that Xiao Lizi and others came here not only for Wang Shu's sake, but also to do Wang Shu a favor so that there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.

As for some producers who came, they wanted to take this opportunity to talk to some actors and discuss whether they could work together.

Some young actors naturally seek to be noticed by producers and then get opportunities.

In general, you can sell Wang Shu well and also be busy with other things.

"Shu, many people are not optimistic about your musical. Are you really confident or just pretending to be confident?" Matt Damon found an opportunity to talk to Wang Shu.

After a pause, he continued, "To be honest, I don't think it's a good idea either."

"You've only been in Hollywood for a short time, so you may not know that musicals have long been out of fashion. No one makes them now."

"You actually made a musical to win an Oscar. I really don't know what to say to you."

As Matt Damon said this, Leo and Kate Winslet also came over. They happened to hear it. Leo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Shu, Kate is right. Musicals have declined in the United States."

"This kind of film is very likely to fail, especially since you don't have any big-name actors to support the film. It is likely to fail at the box office."

Wang Shu smiled when he heard this: "I know that musicals are indeed declining in the United States, but movies of any genre are actually a cycle."

"Musicals were great before, but then they fell away."

“After so many years, maybe it’s time for musicals to be revived again?”

"Leon also said that the box office might fail. If that's the case, then we can't use big-name actors."

"If it's true as you say, then even using big-name actors won't help."

"I was just trying this time."

"Even if it fails, I won't feel bad."

Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet looked at each other and realized that there seemed to be nothing wrong with what he said.

Before "La La Land", Wang Shu had already collaborated with Paramount on a sci-fi blockbuster "Interstellar". Now he's trying his hand at a musical, so there seems to be nothing wrong with that?
Just as Wang Shu said, even if it fails, I won’t feel sad.

"So that's how it is." Little Leo laughed.

Wang Shu saw that the three people had been misled by his nonsense, and then he said, "Actually, I am still very confident in this play. Maybe it can achieve good results?"

"Shu, you don't look like you're drunk, do you?" Kate Winslet teased when she heard this.

When these words were spoken, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio both burst into laughter.

Wang Shu couldn't help but smile. He was telling the truth, but no one believed him.

The story of "La La Land" is actually quite touching, and coupled with excellent choreography, songs, colors, etc., its success is not accidental.

After Matt Damon finished laughing, he asked curiously, "Shu, how much was the specific investment for this movie?"

Wang Shu saw that Leo and Kate Winslet were both looking at him curiously, so he didn't hide anything and said, "The production cost is 1300 million yuan, plus the publicity cost is 2700 million yuan, so the estimated cost is 4000 million yuan."

In the original timeline, the investment cost of "La La Land" was only 4000 million US dollars, and the global box office was 4.4 million US dollars.

Big profit.

Now directed by Wang Shu, both Stone and Ryan Gosling's pay is much lower than a few years ago, plus the other actors are all newcomers.

Therefore, the drama did not spend much on actors' salaries, and the rest was spent on the crew's expenses.

Since Wang Shu did not attempt to make this play from scratch but rather relied on copying others, he omitted many unnecessary steps, which saved a lot of expenses on the crew.

In addition, "La La Land" was filmed five or six years earlier than the original time, and prices and other things were also different.

The investment cost is reduced to 4000 million US dollars.

The production cost is not high, and two-thirds of the budget is spent on publicity and promotion.

Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet looked at each other again when they heard this.

Little Leo couldn't help but say: "No wonder you said it was an attempt."

Kate Winrest asked doubtfully, "Isn't the publicity cost a bit high?"

Without waiting for Wang Shu to answer, Little Lizi interrupted and said, "Not high."

"I've said it before, musicals are declining and it may be difficult to achieve good box office results."

"In this case, we need to increase publicity and promotion to have a chance of box office success."

"And the tree is famous, so with the added value of both, maybe the cost can be recovered."

"On the contrary, if the publicity is insufficient, it will be difficult to recover the cost."

"Besides, the total production cost is only 4000 million yuan. As an experiment, it doesn't matter if we can't recover the cost."

Kate Winrest suddenly realized after hearing this. With a big director like Wang Shu and an investment from a big company like Paramount, it really doesn't make much difference whether it is 20 million, 30 million, or 40 million.

The money is not bad.

For Wang Shu, this is just a low-budget film for experimentation, so it would be better to increase the publicity and promotion costs to give it a try.

Even if there is a loss, it doesn’t matter.

It is undeniable that the investment cost of 40 million US dollars is already a standard production cost in North America.

Low-budget movies mostly refer to films that cost a few million or tens of millions of dollars.

However, Wang Shu is different.

He is not a small director, but a big director who has won the Oscar for many years.

An investment cost of 40 million US dollars is considered a low-budget film for such a big director.

Kate Winrest suddenly realized what was going on and said with a self-deprecating smile, "My horizons are too narrow."

"You just think that musicals are hard to get good box office, and you think it's unnecessary." Leo saved Kate's face. Kate smiled sweetly at Leo when she heard this.

Wang Shu and Matt Damon were a little speechless. Not only did the two of them flirt with each other regardless of the occasion, but Kate also often looked like a little fangirl.

As they were chatting, Anne Hathaway came over. They greeted each other first and then started chatting.

Wang Shu is a very busy man. He socializes with these people, then with those people, and then with yet another person. There are always people looking for him to talk.

Alexandra Daddario saw Wang Shu returning from the bathroom, walked over, winked at Wang Shu, and asked, "Shu, can I go to your apartment tonight?"

She asked this question deliberately.

Alexandra Daddario knew that Emma Stone would most likely go to Wang Shu's apartment tonight, so she made this teasing.

Wang Shu heard this and asked with a smile: "Do you want to come?"

"Of course." Alexandra Daddario pursed her lips and replied.

She knew it was impossible, so she answered so decisively.

"Come on then." Wang Shu responded with a smile.

"Ah?" Alexandra Daddario was a little confused when she heard it.

Wang Shu smiled and said, "I'll wait for you in the evening."

After saying that, he walked away from Alexandra Daddario.

Alexandra Daddario looked at Wang Shu's back and came back to her senses.

She was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on her pretty face again.

Although it was a bit unexpected, staying overnight at Wang Shu’s apartment was not bad.

As time passed, the celebration banquet ended successfully.

Wang Shu returned to the apartment, and soon Alexandra Daddario came.

After she arrived at the apartment, she looked around from time to time, as if looking for something.

Wang Shu saw through it but didn't say it out loud.

Unfortunately, there was no one else in the apartment tonight, and Alexandra Daddario couldn't find anyone even if she turned the apartment upside down.

At this moment, Alexandra Daddario was also a little confused.

"La La Land" held a wrap party, but after it was over, Emma Stone was not in Wang Shu's apartment?

Could it be that there is nothing fishy going on between the two of them?
impossible!

It doesn’t look like it either!

Alexandra Daddario had doubts in her mind, but she didn't dare to ask.

But soon, she put these doubts aside for the time being.

because……

…………

After the wrap party, Wang Shu started working on the film editing.

"La La Land" is different from "Interstellar". He has the editing rights for the former, but not for the latter.

While he was busy editing "La La Land", Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and others also started their promotional tour for "Interstellar".

"Interstellar" has been scheduled to be released worldwide on October 10.

In North America, the better movie release dates are mainly concentrated in spring and summer, especially between April and July.

The spring season, such as April and May, usually sees the release of several blockbuster films, such as "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Voiceover," and "Inside Out."

The summer season, from June to July, is the golden period for the North American film market, when many high-budget blockbusters are usually released, such as "Despicable Me," "Bad Boys" and "Deadpool."

However, there are some important release dates in the fall and winter, such as October and November, which usually see a slew of action, sci-fi and thriller releases, such as A Quiet Place: Day of the Invasion and Joker.

"Interstellar", as a science fiction film, is scheduled to be released at the end of October.

Moreover, the release date was set at this point in time to cater to the Chinese market.

Even though "Interstellar" is a movie directed by Wang Shu, it is also a foreign language film.

To enter the Chinese market, we took the route of importing films.

If it is released in mid-November or December, it will squeeze the domestic New Year schedule, and many people will be unhappy.

But since it was released at the end of October, no one can say much.

It was released on October 10 and was taken off the screen at the end of November, and did not squeeze into the most critical New Year period starting in mid-December.

When promoting a movie, the main focus has always been on the actors.

Although Wang Shu, as a director, also participates in the promotion of the film, he appears relatively rarely.

Of course, if he returns to China to promote the event, he will definitely show up.

Because in the country, he has local advantages.

For example, now Wang Shu has returned to China and accepted an interview with Sina Entertainment.

Sina Entertainment: "Director Wang, how did you come up with the idea of ​​letting Matthew McConaughey play the role of Cooper in the movie "Interstellar"?

Wang Shu: "I chose him because I think Matthew can interpret the adventurous spirit of this character very well. He also has a cowboy style. Of course, there is no doubt that he also has superb acting skills and professional skills."

Wang Shu paused here and then continued: "It was a pleasure to work with Matthew! He is very dedicated. He is always on time and well prepared when he arrives on the set. He thinks carefully and meticulously about every scene. He also has a great sense of humor and a relaxed and calm demeanor, which always makes everyone on the set feel relaxed and comfortable."

Sina Entertainment: "This is your first time working with Anne Hathaway. Why did you want her to play the role of Brand?"

Wang Shu: "I chose her because she fits the role perfectly. She has the wisdom of a scientist and is passionate about science. I know she is very interested in interstellar space and natural sciences, and Brand is a character who is fascinated by the vast interstellar space. Anne is definitely a versatile actor, and she is always immersed in the roles she plays."

Sina Entertainment: "The actors you are working with this time are all first-line stars, including Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck. What are your criteria for choosing these roles?"

Wang Shu: "My only criterion is to talk to them about the story. I have always admired Jessica Chastain's film works. The role she played in the film is very challenging, but she already has superb acting skills and can confidently and calmly meet the requirements of the role. Her performance is quite outstanding! At the same time, I also admire Casey Affleck's performance, but a small part of the reason I asked him to work with me this time was that I hoped he could cooperate with something that I think is absolutely handy for him and a little interesting. Fortunately, he agreed."

Sina Entertainment: "I understand that you want to keep the plot a bit mysterious, but could you please give a sentence or two to summarize this story?"

Wang Shu: "The movie is about what the next step of human development will be. The concept is like the time of human life on Earth has come to an end, and we must go to the vast universe to find our next home. What should we do..." (End of this chapter)