Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 585: Ghostly Wind
On December 12, the day before the global premiere of "The Flowers of War", Rongchen Pictures announced the casting results for "The Island of Vientiane" and "Bridget Jones Falls in Love in Seattle".

This caused a burst of exclamations from netizens.

Not to mention that Deng Jiajia won the role of Wen Jiajia from Zhang Ziyi, Fan Qiaoqiao, and Tang Wei, even the fact that Deng Jiajia won the competition with her classmates Yang Mi and Tang Yan made Bees and Sugar Powder cry out that it was unfair.

The bigger controversy lies in the casting list of "Vientiane Island".

From Zhang Fengyi, who plays the colonel, to Zhu Yilong, who plays the youngest soldier, almost all of them are top-tier stars.

The younger generation of actors, in particular, are responsible for attracting traffic in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau.

Why do I say almost? Because in the published list, only Yin Xiaotian stands out from the crowd.

Yin Xiaotian debuted not too late, so he can be considered a senior.

But compared with Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, Zhu Yawen, Hu Ge, Yu Wenle and others who were selected.

It is hard to match his fame, popularity and status in the film industry.

Deng Jiajia and Yin Xiaotian also became a hot topic on Weibo because of this.

Although Deng Jiajia was quite controversial, Yang Mi and Tang Yan immediately calmed down their fans.

Yin Xiaotian was not so lucky.

Netizens were wondering how Yin Xiaotian was shortlisted.

Some people even dug up photos of Yin Xiaotian holding a cigar and chatting with Liu Yifei at the launch of Yin Xiaotian's boss Wang Zhe's new album.

"Li Chen didn't pass, but Yin Xiaotian did? Little Li really doesn't like Huayi. It's useless even if you follow Little Li's surname."

"It's better to befriend Liu Tianxian than to know Little Leo. Look at the people who were selected, such as Huang Xiaoming, Hu Ge, and Zhu Yilong."

"Master Huang is still clear-headed. With the name of aunt, you now have an uncle. From now on, you will enjoy eternal happiness."

As soon as Yin Xiaotian arrived at the set of "Guns, Bullets and Rain" early in the morning, he received congratulations from everyone in the crew, some sincere and some false.

Before going out, Yin Xiaotian prepared himself mentally. Stay calm, stay calm!
"Thank you, thank you!" Yin Xiaotian clasped his hands together and kept thanking.

"Brother Tian, ​​I also want to meet Liu Yifei!"

"Brother Tian, ​​I want to too!" Everyone laughed and cheered.

Yin Xiaotian quickly said with a fierce face: "Don't talk nonsense, Yifei and I are just ordinary friends, you think I am Director Li."

"Tsk~~!" Everyone laughed and scattered like birds and beasts.

Li Chen's face looked ugly, and Du Chun's face looked even uglier.

Losing to Huang Xiaoming, Hu Ge and others was fine, but losing to Yin Xiaotian made the two of them feel as uncomfortable as if they had eaten a fly.

The next day, the premiere of "The Flowers of War" was held in the Great Hall of the People.

Starting from 11 a.m., various well-known celebrities from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau walked on the red carpet one after another.

Cheng Long, Wu Yusen, Chen Kexin, Liu Dehua, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Zhou Jielun and so on, it can be said that there are many shining stars.

Wu Yusen walked across the red carpet and was surrounded by the media: "Director Wu, is it true that South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo has signed a contract for your new film "Love in the Bone"?"

“Why was The Taiping Ferry 1949 renamed Life and Death?”

“Are there any mainland actors in “Love and Death”?”

Wu Yusen was smiling at first, but when he heard the question, his face darkened and he said, "What kind of question is that! Love and Death tells a story about the mainland, so of course there will be mainland actors."

After saying that, Wu Yusen turned away. If it wasn't for Han Saping and Lao Mouzi's face, he would never have come today.

The media ignored Wu Yusen's temper and turned around to see three more people walking towards the end of the red carpet.

Among the three, two were strangers, but one could be identified just by looking at his height without even having to look at his appearance.

Guo Jingming walked on the red carpet of the Great Hall for the first time.

This is all thanks to Xu Xiaoping, the angel investor of Liang Dong, the boss of Xiang Xiang Film.

Xu Xiaoping became acquainted with Li Chen, Han Sanding and others because of "Chinese Partners". After receiving the invitation letter, he brought Liang Dong and Guo Jingming to the premiere.

Of course, we should take this opportunity to vigorously promote the big move of Think Tank Movie.

Guo Jingming was so happy that she seemed like she had entered an amusement park, and the two people around her looked like parents.

The entertainment reporters couldn't help laughing, but still asked the question out of courtesy.

But Guo Jingming just couldn't stop.

"I have signed a contract with 'Xiang Xiang Films'. This is Mr. Liang, the president of 'Xiang Xiang Films'."

“Three of my bestselling novels in the Tiny Times series will soon be adapted for film and television.”

"We plan to produce four types of projects: movies, TV series, web series, and stage plays, a total of eleven or twelve projects!"

"And the possible investment for each part of the trilogy should be around 100 million yuan, which adds up to 300 million yuan."

"Of course, there is still a gap between it and Director Zhang's The Flowers of War."

"It can't even be compared with Director Li's 'Vientiane Island', but I will humbly learn from the two seniors. Didn't Director Li also become a director after he was a good writer?"

Xu Xiaoping stood aside with a smile on his face, but in his heart he sighed that this little dwarf was really not a simple person.

With just one sentence, both Mou and Li were implicated.

It turns out that concentration is the essence.

The Sina reporter laughed and said, "Director Li is a top student at the Film Academy. Are you planning to apply to the Film Academy as well?"

Guo Jingming was a little bit stumped, but soon responded with a smile: "There are so many directors in Hong Kong, how many of them have attended film school?"

"But I may choose to pursue further studies."

Li Chen and Han Sanping saw two people following Xu Xiaoping. Except for Guo Jingming who was quite conspicuous, they also couldn't recognize Liang Dong and the other person next to him.

It was not until the three of them approached that the other party introduced himself: "Boss Han, Director Li, I'm Liang Dong. I just founded Xiang Xiang Film. Please give me your guidance."

Li Chen smiled and nodded. Guo Jingming walked forward again and tilted his head to greet Han Sanping. He then tilted his head and smiled at Li Chen, "Director Li, I've heard a lot about you. I've wanted to learn from you in person for a long time."

The words "seeking scriptures" made Li Chen feel cold.

Xu Xiaoping also helped out, "Boss Han, Director Li, Liang Dong and Jing Ming are all newcomers in the film industry. We'll have to trouble you two to look after them in the future."

Han Sanping nodded arrogantly.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Xu. Mr. Han is known for taking good care of new people. There will definitely be no problem."

Han Sanping glanced at Li Chen and thought to himself that Li Chen was really looking for trouble for him.

"Director Li, can you please leave me your phone number so that I can communicate with you?" Guo Jingming moved closer to Li Chen, almost standing on tiptoe.

Li Chen lowered his head to glance at the gloomy little Guozi. Do all writers talk like this?
He is also a writer, but he is not as lively as Xiao Guozi.
All the stars at the scene saw this funny scene, one of them looked down, while another raised his foot and looked up.

Yang Mi couldn't help laughing, turned around and laughed so hard that her shoulders shook: "I am dying of laughter."

"Look, senior and that Guo Jingming look like a couple filming a kissing scene." Yang Mi whispered in Tang Yan's ear.

Tang Yan opened her eyes wide and nodded frequently: "You are really a talent, Mimi."

Yang Mi smiled and said, "Have you really decided to open a studio in Shanghai?"

"Well, my parents have wanted me to go back to Shanghai for a long time. You know, whenever I'm filming, my dad is always with me, just like Aunt Li accompanies Xixi." Yang Mi nodded and said, "Shanghai is also good. With the relationship between senior and Director Ren, Shanghai will also be able to make a living."

Zhang Yimou and the crew of "The Flowers of War" made the final appearance. Bale and Nini, dressed in a dark green cheongsam, immediately stunned the audience as they appeared.

The premiere ceremony began grandly. Li Chen first went on stage on behalf of thirteen producers to announce a major news.

"Youku.com will work with hundreds of law firms to help protect the copyright of The Flowers of War and build a powerful online copyright protection system."

"In addition, after leaving the national cinema chains, The Flowers of War is expected to be released online in mid-February 2012."

There was a round of applause.

"Senior really spent a lot of money on Director Zhang's film "The Flowers of War." Yang Mi complained.

Yang Siwei immediately glared at her and said, "If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense! The Flowers of War is of great significance, don't say anything more!"

Yang Mi stuck out her tongue, not daring to argue with Yang Siwei.

In the circle, there are not many people that Yang Mi is afraid of, and Yang Siwei is one of them.

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Zhang Yimou was grinning on the stage, and Li Chen added, "Also, China Film Group, Wanda Cinema Line, and Dadi Cinema Line will join forces with nearly 200 theaters to support The Flowers of War in its Oscar bid."

"Our nationwide campaign to support The Flowers of War for an Oscar will also be officially launched in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou on the 15th."

At this time, Zhang Weiping was also watching the live broadcast of "The Flowers of War" with red eyes.

Unexpectedly, without Butcher Zhang, Old Zhang really wouldn’t be able to eat hairy pork.

Zhang Weiping tentatively released the news that he was going to film a TV version of "The Flowers of War", but unfortunately it fell on deaf ears.

Without Zhang Yimou, who would watch your "The Flowers of War"?
After the premiere, all the thirteen producers were very satisfied.

Yu Dong smiled brightly, gave a thumbs up and said, "Director Zhang, you are this."

As soon as he finished speaking, he found that Li Chen was smiling but not saying anything, and thought that Li Chen was unhappy that he was flattering Zhang Yimou.

He quickly said, "Of course, Director Li is the same. You and Director Zhang are the Crouching Dragon and the Phoenix. If we can get one of them, we can rule the world!"

Li Chen felt a chill in his heart, it seemed that Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick were still complimenting words now.

After sending away the people who were flattering him, Li Chen asked Zhang Yimou to leave first while he stayed to talk to the leader.

Tong Gang and Han Saping were both a little surprised. Usually, Li Chen would hand over everything else to Yang Siwei after the premiere and leave first.

But today was a little unusual, as I even chatted with my leader.

"Is there something wrong?" Han Sanping spoke first as the three of them strolled in the bright corridor of the Great Hall.

Li Chen nodded: "I have something to discuss with the two leaders."

Tong Gang saw that Li Chen looked serious and intuitively felt that it was not a trivial matter.

"What's the matter that makes you so serious?"

"Director Tong, Chairman Han, I'm afraid it might be a bit troublesome for The Flowers of War to be nominated for an Oscar. I need to talk to the two leaders first."

What Li Chen said is still conservative. Not only will there be problems with being shortlisted, but even distribution will be a big problem.

"What trouble?" Han Saping's face turned serious.

Li Chen laughed and said, "What kind of trouble can there be? It's just that the Japanese are holding back their farts!"

"Sony Columbia and Sony Classics have considerable influence in Hollywood, and it is said that Sony has received instructions from the Japanese and will never let "The Flowers of War" go smoothly."

"There are even rumors that Sony has threatened that it will never allow "The Flowers of War" to have a chance in the Japanese and American markets."

As soon as these words were spoken, Tong Han and his face changed.

Li Chen spoke vaguely, using ambiguous words such as "it is said" and "rumor".

But the two knew Li Chen's character very well, so they would not say anything that was not certain, and if they could say it, it was most likely the truth.

Han Sanping still asked, "Is this news reliable?"

Li Chen smiled and said calmly: "It's almost right, Mr. Han. Actually, there is nothing wrong with the Japanese doing this."

"After dealing with them for so many years, do you still think the Japanese are kind?"

Han Sanping thought about it and it made sense. This kid Li Chen made "The Flowers of War" so well-known that almost everyone on earth knew about it, and it even won the Golden Lion Award.

If I win an Oscar, everyone on earth will know about it.

"Does Zhang Yimou know?" Han Saping asked again.

Li Chen smiled and said, "I promised him to focus on making the movie."

Tong Gang nodded: "Li Chen, I know what you meant by telling me this today."

"I want to make it clear that both the bureau and the ministry will support you unconditionally."

This is what Tong Gang said. Don't fight to the death with Sony in the front.

If the imperial court doesn't do anything, then Li Chen feels like he is really stupid.

Li Chen put his hands behind his head and said childishly: "With Director Tong's words, I dare to dethrone the emperor!"

"You kid! How dare you say anything?" Han Sanping scolded with a smile.

Tong Gang knew that this was Li Chen's statement, so he just smiled and said two simple words: "Thank you."

Tong and Han both knew that Li Chen would probably have to pay for the battle with Sony out of his own pocket.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Director Tong, I don't deserve your thanks. Although I, Li Chen, am sometimes careless, I am never vague when it comes to major issues."

Han Sanping laughed and scolded, "Director Tong, I told you that this kid shouldn't be praised. Once you praise him, he will forget his last name."

Tong Gang smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if he forgets. It's enough for us to remember his last name and what he did."

After getting the imperial sword, Li Chen felt relieved.

After seeing Tong Han off, Li Chen just felt a little sticky on his back.

I didn't expect that after taking over Zhang Yimou's first film, it would be so exciting and even involve political risks.

Tong and Han got in the car. Tong Gang and Han Sanping said, "Sanping, what do you think we should give Li Chen as a reward? This guy doesn't lack money, but I really want to reward him something today."

Han Sanping said with a smile: "Director Tong, when this kid gets married next year, you can give him another pair of calligraphy with four words on it: audacious and unbridled."

Sina Entertainment News

"Zhang Yimou's epic war film The Flowers of War, scheduled to be released worldwide on December 12, held its premiere at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of December 16."

"The lead actor Christian Bale and the new Mou Girl Nini appeared together."

"The premiere was a star-studded event. Cheng Long, Liu Dehua, Wu Yusen and other big names from both sides of the Taiwan Strait came to show their support."

"During the screening, the audience kept sobbing, and the tear-jerking effect was amazing."

"Zhang Yimou especially thanked the Japanese actors for their contribution to the film, saying that although the Japanese earthquake occurred during the filming, all the Japanese actors did not delay their work because of it."

"It takes a lot of courage for Japanese actors to shoot a film about the anti-Japanese war."

(End of this chapter)