The conspicuous bag in China Entertainment Taohuawu

Chapter 274 The Tang people whose glory is gone

"What? Director Wang doesn't want Hu Ge to play Mr. Bao? Are all the people in Hong Kong not giving him any face? Besides, isn't Hu Ge's popularity enough for this role?"

Inside the Tangren Film and Television Company in the Magic City, Chairman Cai Yinong received a call from the head of the production department of the Magic City Film Group and asked anxiously.

"Pay attention to your attitude, Mr. Cai. I'm just telling you this news. It's not me who doesn't want Hu Ge to star in this TV series. It's Director Wang."

Hearing that the other party's tone was a little unpleasant, Cai Yinong also noticed his gaffe, and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Director Zhao, I'm a little gaffe, but I don't understand why Director Wang didn't let Hu Ge play the male lead in this TV series. ?

The story takes place in Magic City, and the TV series will also involve many dialects of Magic City. Shouldn’t Hu Ge be the best candidate? Which actor did Director Wang fall in love with? We in Tang Dynasty still have many young actors, can you give them a chance? "

Seeing that Cai Yinong had calmed down, Director Zhao of the Magic City Film and Television Group no longer blamed the woman, and even felt sorry for him in his heart.

To be honest, in his eyes, he also felt that Hu Ge was very suitable for this role. "Mr. Cai, Director Wang felt that Hu Ge's age was inappropriate, and he personally selected a male lead."

"Who is the actor that Director Zhao and Director Wang are talking about?"

"Chen Xinghe."

Hearing this name, Cai Yinong's heart skipped a beat. Indeed, the acting ceiling among young people in China is so high that if he were to play this role, I'm afraid he wouldn't refuse it even as a director.

After hanging up the phone in despair, Cai Yinong slumped on the chair. At this point, she could only pray that Chen Xinghe would not agree to accept the script.

Reaching out to pick up the water glass and take a sip of water, Cai Yinong suddenly felt that he was really old. When did his Tang Dynasty become like this?
Think about the hit TV series produced by the company after 2000, such as "The Two Prouds", "Young Yang Family General", "Bubu Jingxin", "Xuanyuan Sword: Traces of the Sky" and the hit among the hits "Fairy Sword and Fairy" "The Legend of Heroes" series.

Think about the artists in the company again. The male artists include Hu Ge, Han Dongjun, Li Yu, Lin Yi, and Tu Nan, and the female artists Hu Bingqing, Chen Yao, Li Landi, Zhang Leyun, and Chen Yuan. Although several people have terminated their contracts and caused a lot of uproar. , but as long as Hu Ge is in the company, the foundation will be there.

What did you do wrong? Maybe I shouldn't have filmed "The Ballad of the Desert" in the first place.

Logically speaking, whether it is a movie or a TV series, if you want to shoot it, you must at least submit the script for review and obtain a filming permit from the General Administration before filming can officially start.

But at the beginning, I just didn't follow the rules and made a series of tricks.

At the beginning of March 12, the media reported that Tang Dynasty had launched "The Ballad of the Desert" in a low-key manner. Tang Dynasty did not respond, and even became more low-key, almost secretly.

It wasn't until more than two months later that people in the industry knew why Tang Ren was so low-key at that time, because "The Ballad of the Desert" was filmed without approval.

Everyone in the film and television industry can guess what Cai Yinong is planning. He just wants to take the script to the General Administration for review, filing, and obtain a filming permit when the filming of the TV series is about to be completed.

Because this can save a lot of time, and as long as the General Administration does not catch any actual violations, it will be fine.

But after all calculations, the final result was completely beyond Cai Yinong's expectations. The Tang Dynasty was caught off guard, and the script of "The Ballad of the Desert" was directly killed by the General Administration!
You know, the upcoming "The Ballad of the Desert" was filmed according to this script and has already cost tens of millions!
No matter how many people in Tang Dynasty tried to find ways and connections this time, it was all to no avail. The General Administration even gave a clear reason for killing "The Ballad of the Desert": suspected illegal filming, non-compliance with mainstream values, serious distortion and tampering of history, and smearing of historical celebrities...

Some media broke the news on the Internet that the content of the script was completely copied. Many people in the industry saw it and felt that it was indeed excessive.

The Western Han Dynasty's attack on the Xiongnu was defined as aggression, with the positions of good and evil reversed. The Han Dynasty was seriously vilified, and the Xiongnu were just. Huo Qubing was granted the status of a wolf, which was the result of jealousy over a woman...

If this kind of script is not killed, it is simply unreasonable. If something like this happens in a costume film, the damage to the muscles and bones will be minor.

The only way for the Tang people was to make major changes! We definitely can’t afford to remake it, and we don’t have to think about making money. The key is to recover the losses as much as possible. In the end, after many changes, the revised TV series "Pocahontas" was finally broadcast in 14, but in the end it didn’t work out. What splash.

In Chen Xinghe's office lounge at Canruo Xinghe Film and Television Production Company in Beijing, Zhao Ting was reporting to Chen Xinghe on the company's various situations this month. At this time, a phone call came to Chen Xinghe, and Zhao Ting also stopped the report at the right time.

"Hey Mr. Cheng, what's the wind that brings you, the God of Wealth, here?"

Cheng Wu on the other end of the phone burst out laughing when he heard Chen Xinghe's words, "Hahaha, Xiao Chen, if you want to be the God of Wealth, you have to be the one. We penguins just drink soup in the year after we are here."

"It's not certain that the box office would have been so high if it hadn't been for Penguin's vigorous promotion."

"Hey~ It must be you, brother, who have the discernment to see such an excellent script and contribute such excellent acting skills..."

After complimenting each other for a while, Chen Xinghe also saw that Cheng Wu had something to do with him, so he simply stopped talking and pointed it out directly, "Does Cheng Wu have something to do with me? Just tell me."

"Hahaha, you know me, Brother Chen, so I won't beat around the bush. The company now has a project led by CCTV. The director is the sunglasses king in Hong Kong. He named you and wants to invite you to play the leading role in this TV series. , Brother, see if you have time."

As soon as he heard the TV series Cheng Wu mentioned, Chen Xinghe was immediately interested. He was now focusing almost entirely on movies and was not really interested in TV series. Although this TV series was led by CCTV, although this TV series was The director is the king of sunglasses.

"Brother Cheng, I really don't have time. You see, I have to fly to Hainan tomorrow to record "Taohuawu", and the company's second season of "The Watcher" is also being filmed. I'm afraid I really don't have time. Sora has joined the group."

Cheng Wu heard Chen Xinghe's refusal. To be honest, if he wasn't the boss of Penguin Film and Television, he wouldn't want to take this job. Wouldn't it be fun to make a fortune by making movies with Brother Chen? It's just his own responsibility.

"Brother, please don't refuse. I know you will continue to film the second season of Da Bong. This company has also participated in the investment. But if you want to participate, the crew can film other people's scenes first and wait for you. After the filming was completed, Da Bong joined the group to shoot your part.

And you also know the speed of the Sunglasses King. He is a fast shooter and will not waste too much of your time.

In addition, I won’t let you suffer, brother. The salary for a thirty-episode TV series is two million per episode after tax. In addition to these, I know that my company also has many new actors. In the future, Penguin’s self-produced or master-controlled crews, as long as I say a word, except for men and women Lord, take your pick. "

Hearing Cheng Wu's words, Chen Xinghe had never seen such a large sum of money, 200 million after tax for a single episode. Judging from the artist's 40% tax rate, Chen Xinghe would have to be given at least 334 million for a single episode. Even if it was only Chen Xinghe, The salary of a main actor in Galaxy alone is nearly 480 million yuan per episode. The production cost is as high as 1200 million yuan per episode. The production cost of 30 episodes alone is 3.6 million yuan. What is this? Is this a TV series?
"Mr. Cheng, don't you want to make some kind of yin-yang contract with me? I'm scared by what you said."

"Hahaha, brother, it's true. How could we fake it with CCTV taking the lead? Will the TV series produced with higher costs be more sophisticated?"

"What type of TV is it? A fairy-tale type?"

"No, it's a period drama."

"It's not Brother Cheng. Do you want to listen to what you are saying? To shoot a period drama with a production cost of 1200 million per episode, are you crazy or am I crazy?"

To be honest, no one wants to make too much money, but Chen Xinghe really can't afford it. The production cost of a period drama is 1200 million per episode. Does he want to directly build a film and television city or something?

"Xiao Chen, you can rest assured that we will strictly follow the regulations. CCTV intends to make this drama a hit this year, so the investment will be used wisely."

"Can I read the script?" Chen Xinghe made up his mind. Although Cheng Wu's conditions were really impeccable, he would definitely reject the project if he thought the script was not good. He himself was not short of money. There is no need to make yourself embarrassed.

"Xiao Chen's script has been sent to your email. Please read it. It is definitely a good script. In addition, I know what you are worried about. This drama will eventually be edited into two versions, so the production cost will also increase, so you can rest assured. .”

"Okay, Mr. Cheng, I will read the script carefully."

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Ting asked curiously, "Xinghe, what are you worried about?"

"Sister Ting, what is the concept of a single episode of a period drama costing 1200 million? Aren't you worried?" "This..."

Seeing that Zhao Ting was speechless, Chen Xinghe turned on the computer, downloaded the script and started reading it.

(December 31, 1992)
(Shanghai Peace Hotel)
Abao: In Shanghai in 1991, neon lights were eye-catching and thousands of flowers bloomed in the sea. Deng Xiaoping, the chief architect of China's reform and opening up, gave a speech during his southern tour, which accelerated the pace of China's joint-stock reform and attracted worldwide attention.

Stocks are the latest hot spot. It also starts from 100 points. The Dow Jones Index in the United States, which has a history of almost a hundred years, is only 3,300 points today. The Shanghai Composite Index, which has just turned one year old, is close to 1,000. Opportunities are available to everyone. Equality, if you seize the opportunity, it is possible to change your life. Some people rise up by the wind, while some people return to zero in half a day.

My name is Abao, and like most Abao in Shanghai, I work my way through this rolling world every day to support the market. I am extremely ambitious, but I really don’t know that all this is not a dream, but a reality that I cannot wake up from.

Abao’s friend: Hey, Mr. Bao.

Abao: Are you ready?

Friend Bao: Don’t worry about me doing things.

Po: Play mahjong.

Abao's friend: Oh, I won't kill these few punchers, it's God's fault.

Po: Get rich in the New Year.

A Bao’s friend: Let’s make everyone rich, Mr. Bao, please, please……

Chen Xinghe was fascinated by the script. Zhao Ting saw that he was reading it so seriously, so she stopped disturbing him and quietly left the office and closed the door for him.

I don't know how long it took, but the sky outside became a little dark. Chen Xinghe closed the script and sighed, "The script is good."

This drama tells the story of Shanghai in the 1990s, which was full of opportunities and hope.

With the spring breeze of reform and opening up and his own hard work, young Abao has become a rising star in the business world, and everyone on the Yellow River road knows this.

The transformation of ordinary A Bao into Mr. Bao is inseparable from the great help of the master's uncle, Ling Zi, the owner of Night Tokyo, and Miss Wang of the foreign trade building.

As the mysterious woman Li Li lands on Huanghe Road, a fashionable restaurant is about to stir up the whole street. Mr. Bao's originally determined career has become turbulent and frightening. His relationship with the people around him is also undergoing an unprecedented test.

At the same time, the powerful boss of the Shenzhen stock market will give Po a fatal blow at any time. Po can only go forward and climb the mountains with an innocent heart before he can reach the flowers.

After meeting Zhou Xing's parents last year, Chen Xinghe thought that he could film a period drama. This script gave Chen Xinghe a chance, but the production cost of 1200 million for a single episode really made him uneasy. .

Taking out the phone, Chen Xinghe found Fu Ruoqing's phone number and dialed it, telling him about the matter and asking him to help him refer to it.

"Xiao Chen, you are too worried. CCTV will not destroy its own brand. If it were another platform, I would let you join the group with less salary and invest in the group. But CCTV's new year's drama, you want to join and share It’s impossible to get a piece of the pie, but you can get peace of mind with this money.”

After hearing Fu Ruoqing's explanation, Chen Xinghe also knew that he was worrying too much.

The filming of "Da Bong Season 2" only left a small part of him and Zhou Ming, and then they could join the cast of "Flowers".

"Brother Cheng, after reading the script, I agree to play the role of A Bao, but I may not be able to join the cast until later."

"No problem, as long as you agree to participate."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Xinghe and Cheng Wu on both ends smiled at the same time.

...............

"Chen Xinghe has agreed to star in this drama, and Hu Ge has no chance."

"Mr. Cai, Mr. Cai?"

After hearing the news, Cai Yinong, who was still working overtime in the office, was speechless for a long time.

"Director Zhao, I'm fine. Thank you for bringing me the news."

After hanging up the phone, Cai Yinong stood up and poured herself a glass of water, then sat on the sofa.

Tang Dynasty has followed the same path as Zhou Yi, from contracting popular ancient dolls to moving to modern times and losing ground, from artists terminating contracts and not renewing them, to executives leaving in disappointment, Liu Shishi, Jin Chen, and Nazha not renewing their contracts. Hu Bingqing and Chen Yao also expressed their intention not to renew their contracts. The Tang people really can't keep people.

Even the vice president who had worked for Tangren for 16 years chose to leave. He posted a public farewell on Weibo, saying that his company, which had created many classics, had indeed lost its glory.

Thinking about the words that had criticized him on the Internet, Cai Yinong finally understood that the other party was right, "The company produces and sells its own products, and can't keep big names. It is reluctant to give shares, and it won't let people expand its acting career. It's all about itself." People film their own scenes by arranging, combining and matching them.

Film and television can hardly afford to run dramas in the cold winter, and they are finally willing to let people go to take on external roles, but they still can't let go of their arrogance. They can't help and offend people. Which star doesn't want to leave? "

There is also a deeper reason, that is, as a production company, Tangren has not produced a good drama for a long time. The last drama that made it out of the industry was "Dream Return" starring Li Randi. It was a "bad" drama. It ruined Tangren’s brand, and its Douban score was only 3.8.

The company's ace director Li Guoli also announced his retirement internally.

From being the top domestic film and television company to now being unable to enter the top 100 Chinese film and television companies even with Hu Ge, I really have an unshirkable responsibility.

"Hu Ge, Sister Cai is useless, her role in "Flowers" is gone."

After dialing Hu Ge's number, Cai Yinong said in a tired voice to the artist he admired most.

Hu Ge, who was spending time with his child at home, was not surprised when he heard the news. "Sister Cai, don't be sad. If it doesn't happen, it will be gone. I just want to spend more time with my child. You should go to bed early."

Hearing the busy signal on the phone, Cai Yinong knew that Hu Ge was still a little disappointed. He couldn't accept the new drama at his doorstep. What else could Tangren do to help him? That is to say, when Hu Ge got into a car accident, he took care of him with all his heart, which made him extremely grateful. Otherwise, he would have been clamoring to leave Tangren just like Lin Gengxin.

Disappointment is inevitable, but work and life must continue. After taking a break, Cai Yinong sat at his desk again and dealt with the company's affairs seriously.

To be continued. .

　The people of the Tang Dynasty are really embarrassing. Almost all the poets and immortals of the Tang Dynasty were praised by the people of the Tang Dynasty. As a result, the people of the Tang Dynasty are still half-dead.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)