Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 618 Lake Zhenhai

Sina Entertainment News

"South Korean veteran idol Song Seung-seon has joined Sina Weibo today. The first Korean drama that many viewers watched was "Autumn in My Heart". In the drama, Song Seung-seon played the handsome, tall, gentle and persistent Junxi, who has become the dream lover of many viewers."

"Song Seung-seon also reached the peak of his career with his wonderful performance in "Autumn in My Heart", became popular in Asia, and became a hot new generation actor, known as the "Korean Dawn."

"South Korean artist Choi Siwon officially opened a Sina Weibo account today. He greeted his Chinese fans in Korean and English, and within 11 hours, his fans exceeded ."

Sina Entertainment News

"Zhang Yixing transformed himself magnificently, from an earthling to an alien professor."

"The fantasy romance drama "My Love from the Star" starring Chinese actor Zhang Yixing and South Korean popular beauty Jun Ji-hyun has started filming."

"Zhang Yixing, who became popular in Southeast Asia with his two singles "Trouble Maker" and "We Don't Talk Anymore", is starring in a Korean drama for the first time and admits that he is under great pressure."

The influx of South Korean artists into Sina Weibo is actually the same as the influx of TVB artists into the North.

Hong Kong Island is too small and the peninsula is not big either.

The insignificant Hong Kong dollar and Korean won cannot even compare with the countless RMB.

Fans were naturally excited about the entry of South Korean boy and girl groups. Not to mention the fans, even Huayi was dancing with joy.

I feel like I finally defeated Li Chen.

Because the management contracts of many boy and girl groups, including Super Junior, are signed with Huayi.

But soon, the two kings could no longer laugh.

Someone broke the news on Weibo.

"The agent of South Korean artist Song Seung-seon privately revealed that it is not that South Korean artists do not want to sign with Rongchen Pictures, China's largest film and television company, but that Rongchen Pictures only signs Chinese people."

Before the two Wangs could be happy for a while, they were pushed to the forefront of public opinion and were scolded on the Internet.

"Leo is going abroad, and the big and small Wangs are opening their legs. BJ welcomes you."

"Hua Yi should change his name to Han Yi."

"Little Leo still remembers his original intention, and the big and small Wangs still speak insincerely."

Wang Zhonglei's face turned pale with anger.

"This guy! His brain is all on his face!"

"Boss Wang, are you still going to hold the China-Korea Concert at the end of the month?"

"Do it! Why not? We are promoting cultural exchanges between China and South Korea. You should quickly issue a statement to make our attitude clear! It's no wonder these Koreans can't beat the North."

Wang Zhonglei had just taken a breath when Rongchen Pictures became a hot topic again.

The official website and official Weibo of Rongchen Pictures have updated several projects to be broadcast and filmed in the next two years.

Among them is the drama "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky" which is expected to be broadcast at the beginning of next year.
In addition, the movies include Xue Xiaolu's "Bridget Jones Meets Seattle", Lu Yang's "Ip Man: The Final Chapter" and "Kowloon Walled City" as well as the animated film "Maleficent", while the TV series are led by "The Legend of Lu Zhen" and "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky".

In addition to the known films "Vientiane Island", "La La Land" and "Longling Mystery Cave", "Chinese Police 2" is also attracting much attention.

But the most eye-catching ones are not the above four.

Instead, the director's name was Zhang Yimou, the subject matter was marked as main theme, and it was an unknown large-scale production with an investment budget of 800 million yuan.

Unknown means that the title, actors and shooting time are all to be determined.
The chemical reaction created by Oscar winner Zhang Yimou, the main theme and an investment budget of 800 million was so great that even Zhang Yimou and Li Chen, the initiator, were somewhat unexpected.

Just the announcement of the director, subject matter and investment budget caused complete chaos in the circle and on the Internet.

"Leo plus Zhang Yimou equals three words: big deal!"

"Eight hundred million! Apart from Leo, I'm afraid only the Big Wang, the Small Wang and the Old Yu can have this much power, but do the Big Wang and the Small Wang and the Old Yu have the guts to do it?"

"Leaving the new screen, Lao Mouzi has completely ascended!"

"The Flowers of War" only had an investment of 600 million yuan, but this time, for an unknown project, the investment budget is 800 million yuan.

Han Sanping from China Film Group, Ren Zhonglun from Shanghai Film Group and Wang Yong from Xi'an Film Group called Li Chen almost at the same time.

Just because it is produced by Rongchen Films and has the golden names of Li Chen and Zhang Yimou.

The three of them didn't want to think about anything else and just wanted to get involved with their eyes closed.

Wanda, Bona and other producers of "The Flowers of War" are also eager to make a move.

Ever since Wang Yong met Li Chen at the premiere of "Qian Xuesen", they have kept in touch frequently.

Li Chen's phone was busy and Wang Yong couldn't get through, so he called Zhang Yimou.

"Director Zhang, I won't ask anything else. Let's just say that when fellow villagers meet, do their eyes brimming with tears?" Wang Yong started joking. He didn't speak Mandarin, but Shaanxi dialect.

At this moment, Zhang Yimou had already received calls from Bernard Yudong, Xiaoma Zhonglifang, and Anle Jiang Zhiqiang.

They all have their own explanations, but the meaning is the same: they are all interested in this project.

Zhang Yimou said with an awkward smile in Shaanxi dialect: "Boss Wang, I'm just a director. This project belongs to the company, not my studio. Li Chen is the one who has the final say."

Zhang Yimou repeated this argument several times without getting tired of it.

The official website of Rongchen Pictures is truly an 'official website', and it even attracts more attention than the official website.

Xu Ke has been enjoying the spring breeze recently, like an old cow eating young grass. Unfortunately, the young grass is not too tender, but it is indeed thirty years younger than Xu Ke.

The fan turned into a secretary, just to cover up the truth.

But at this time, Xu Ke still relied a lot on Shi Nansheng, who was good at maneuvering.

"You can ask around about the main theme of Rong Chen's work. Is it Lin Hai Xue Yuan?" Xu Ke seemed a little nervous.

"How is that possible! You have already publicly stated that you want to film "Lin Hai Xue Yuan" for your next drama. Although Rong Chen is young, he doesn't look like a villain who would steal someone else's love." Although Shi Nansheng is a woman, her vision is not bad at all.

"What's the point of saying this? Isn't it the two families who are filming The Feast at Hongmen? If he wants to film Forest of Snow, he can just change the name. What can I do?"

"You are in contact with Yang Siwei and Liu Yifei, please ask for me."

What Xu Ke said was not wrong. The two producers of "The Banquet" had a big fight over it. On the surface, everyone was on good terms and agreed that the two dramas would be released half a year apart.

But privately he wanted to kill the other person.

"Okay, I'll give Yifei a call and try to ask."

"Well, I leave it to you. Make sure to find out clearly. This is very important."

Not to mention Xu Ke was very nervous, even the two Wangs were equally nervous.

"Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate" made the two Wangs taste the sweetness. As long as Xu Ke doesn't get distracted and shoot a comedy like "Three Women", the two brothers are determined to follow him to the end.

Wang Zhonglei called Li Chen twice in a row but couldn't get through, and he was furious.

"Brother, this bastard is really rich. The investment budget is 800 million. There was no news before. It seems that he plans to eat alone this time."

"Eight hundred million! Be careful or you might choke to death!" Wang Zhonglei sneered.

Wang Zhongjun didn't say anything. The global box office of "The Hunger Games" has exceeded 500 million US dollars. 800 million yuan is really no big deal for Li Chen.

Li Chen did not hide anything when dealing with Han Sanding.

"Resisting the US and aiding Korea?"

"Well, Lan Xiaolong has been writing this script for three years."

Han Saping's mind flashed through "Soldier Assault" and "The Regiment Commander", and he thought to himself that it was no wonder that there were no more works by Lan Xiaolong after 09. It was as if Lan Xiaolong had disappeared in recent years.

I didn't expect it to be such a big move.

Li Chen sent a photo to Han Saping via WeChat.

Han Sanping clicked it and asked in confusion, "What is this?"

The photo is a stack of text half a meter high.

"This is the script after the 30th revision. It has approximately 140,000 words."

"Fourteen thousand words?" Han Sanping was surprised. The script of a movie is usually around 40,000 words, and 140,000 words is equivalent to the script of a TV series.

Li Chen's focus was on the thirty revisions, but Han Saping only heard the number of words.

After a while, Han Sanping simply said, "Leave all the coordination matters to China Film Group. You don't have to worry about anything other than the film. That's it!"

After saying that, Han Saping hung up the phone without giving Li Chen any chance to refuse.

Li Chen couldn't help laughing while holding the phone, as if Old Han was afraid that he would reject him.

In the previous life, Changjin Lake invested 13 billion yuan, in addition to the extremely high actor pay and special effects.

Almost 200 million was lost because the crew stopped working due to the epidemic. Since he hired Zhang Yimou, Li Chen did not intend to use anti-aircraft guns to kill mosquitoes. A large-scale production like "Changjin Lake" is just right for a tough guy like Zhang Yimou.

In the Yiwu "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky" crew, Liu Yifei's identity today is the producer.

"Oh my, we finally invited the boss lady." Yin Tao smiled and affectionately took Liu Yifei and Zhang Yi's arms and let Liu Yifei into the crew.

Zhang Yi's little eyes were so laughing that they could not be seen, and he felt a little admiration for Yin Tao in his heart.

Before "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky", Yin Tao had little interaction with the proprietress.

But ever since the company finalized the hiring of Yin Tao, who was embroiled in legal trouble because of her ex-husband's trial, Yin Tao has been rapidly approaching Yi Fei, the lady boss, at the speed of a Pegasus Meteor Fist.

The two of them often interact on their Moments and Weibo.

Their relationship is even closer than that of the artists in his company, and Zhang Yi can’t catch up even if he flatters them.

"I just returned to China and am here. It's not as hard to hire as you say." Liu Yifei greeted director Kong Sheng with a smile, and was then surrounded by the crew.

But Liu Yifei's phone kept vibrating.

From the moment she got off the plane, WeChat was like a virus, with messages overwhelming her.

"Aunt, I love soldiers and police officers the most, even if they don't get paid!"

"Yifei, my family is a military family. We are always on standby if you need us!"

"Boss lady! I just want to get rid of Wang Xiaojian! For the sake of my old classmates, please! I really can't stand the favoritism of netizens. They actually said that I am the only woman in the country who has no gynecological diseases!"

Liu Yifei only stayed in the crew of "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky" for half a day before leaving for Beijing.

While I was waiting at the airport, the phone kept ringing.

She still felt a little curious when she received the call from Shi Nansheng.

The last time the two met was at last year's Venice Film Festival.

This is the producer of "A Simple Life". "A Simple Life" is still in theaters and its box office in the third week is second only to her "The Hunger Games" and "The Great Pursuit".
Liu Yifei couldn't refuse the call, so she answered it immediately and politely addressed Shi Nansheng as "teacher".

"Yifei, you must be busy with your phone today. I sent you a WeChat message, but did you not see it?" Shi Nansheng laughed gently.

"Ah? I'm sorry, Teacher, I really didn't see it."

"It's okay. I guess you didn't see the film list that Director Li announced today. It must have been a tough time for you as a boss lady. I saw online that you visited the crew?"

"Well, I just came out of the crew and am now at Xiaoshan Airport. Teacher Shi, is there anything you want to talk about?" Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Liu Yifei was curious about why Shi Nansheng called. She and Director Xu had no children and no signed artists, but they were as free and easy as a couple in heaven.

"I do have a question for you."

"Teacher, ask me."

Shi Nansheng nodded, and his favorable impression of the girl Liu Yifei increased. At least she didn't use Director Li's status to show off to her.

"Yifei, does that theme movie directed by Director Zhang have anything to do with Lin Hai Xue Yuan?"

When Shi Nansheng asked this question, Liu Yifei suddenly understood.

"Teacher, don't worry, this play has nothing to do with Lin Hai Xue Yuan."

Liu Yifei is very sensible and knows what to say and what not to say.

Of course she knew that the company's project was "Changjin Lake", and next year will be the 60th anniversary of the victory of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea.

When she heard Li Chen mention this project that had been in the works for three years, she had thought about taking advantage of the situation and asking for a role.

Unexpectedly, Li Chen dispelled her idea with just one sentence.

"Unless you actually have a sex change operation, there are no women in this play."

Hearing this, Shi Nansheng felt relieved.

"I see. When I return to Beijing, I will visit the set of your film "Vientiane Island" when I have time. I heard that it will start filming this month."

"Well, welcome to visit Teacher Shi. Finally, a big shot like Teacher Shi comes to visit my class. This will help people avoid making fun of us for coming to see Leo."

Shi Nansheng couldn't help but smile, chatted with Liu Yifei for a few more words and then hung up the phone.

Liu Yifei held the phone in her hand, feeling a little guilty.

There was one thing she didn't tell Shi Nansheng: if Huayi Film Studio was still the main investor in "Lin Hai Xue Yuan", then "Changjin Lake" might be its number one enemy.

No one understands Li Chen's thoughts better than her.

When Xu Ke heard Shi Nansheng's answer, he felt relieved and went back to his romantic life with his secretary.

A high-end residential area within the Second Ring Road, where many celebrities and artists own properties.

Chen Sicheng is one of them.

He was able to afford the property here thanks to Snow Leopard, or rather, thanks to a noble person.

Chen Sicheng, who became famous because of "Snow Leopard", was so envious when he saw people on the Internet and in the circle praising the three words "Zhang Yimou" like a totem.

This is the difference between movies and TV series.

The popularity period of a TV series may be longer than that of a movie, but in terms of power, it is far inferior to that of a movie.

Especially movies by great directors.

The night view outside the window is as alluring as the beauty in front of me.

Chen Sicheng turned off the computer, looked at Tong Liya's pretty figure and thought: Director Li is right. If a director wants to gain market recognition, he must have a masterpiece or even a series of masterpieces with his own unique style.

"Why are you looking at me? Is there a script on my face?" Tong Liya turned around and found that the man was staring at her in a daze.

Chen Sicheng came back to his senses and smiled: "You are not Director Li, the script has nothing to do with you, but the role is yours."

"The most beautiful girl in Chinatown, Ah Xiang!"

Tong Liya rolled her eyes at Chen Sicheng and said, "Look at how capable you are. If Director Li hadn't given you an outline, would you have been able to write this book, Detective Chinatown?"

Chen Sicheng laughed: "Even if Director Li didn't exist, I would be able to write my own script sooner or later."

"I'm just sitting there and hoping for the third time. Cameron can write two Avatars, so can't I write three Chinatowns?"

Chen Sicheng pulled Tong Liya into his arms and said, "As long as the first film is successful, I will start to set up my own company."

Tong Liya felt itchy on her face, and she felt a little uncomfortable when she spoke. Her eyes were evasive and her cheeks were flushed: "What does that have to do with me?"

Chen Sicheng sniffed the fragrance from the woman's collar: "Of course it does matter, Ah Xiang."

Entertainment News
"Titanic is unsinkable, with a box office of over 1100 million yuan on its first night. Ning Hao is trying to survive in the cracks."

"Although official data has not yet been officially released, industry insiders estimated based on box office data from 20 theater chains across the country that the 3D Titanic, which "set sail" in mainland Chinese theaters early yesterday morning, sailed smoothly and took in more than 1100 million yuan in box office revenue."

"In addition to the soaring box office, the 3D version of Titanic has become more and more popular due to the deletion of scenes. More and more viewers and media are questioning the deletion of the scene in the new version of Titanic where Rose gets naked and lets Jack paint for her."

"Many people have said that the film was 'uncut' when it was released in mainland China in 1998, so why was it 'cut' 14 years later? Director Li Chen explained this on Weibo."

"The version released in 1998 was edited. The reason why some viewers remember that they have seen the uncut scenes is that there were smuggled copies at that time, and the version was slightly different from the official release."

"Also, the rumor that the bureau deleted the video because 'Chinese men like to touch the screen' is completely false. Please do not believe it."

"It's not like Chinese men haven't seen women before."

The last sentence on Li Chen’s Weibo directly topped the Weibo hot search list.

This is even more explosive than what Yang Shoucheng said at the end of last month when he was standing up for his godson and endorsing himself: "There is no man in the world who is not greedy for money and lustful, and there is no woman who is not greedy for fame and fortune."

"The truth is out. I thought this reason was too good to be true. All the actresses have better bodies than Fatty Wen."

"Who among you hasn't experienced the heat of Tokyo?"

When Tong Gang saw the online public opinion, he just shook his head and smiled.

He didn't expect that Li Chen would refute the official rumors in this way.

It was not until later that Cameron revealed on the "Dialogue" program that if Li Chen had not told him the truth, he would have actually thought that this was the official statement.

Tong Gang couldn't laugh.

The opening ceremony of "Vientiane Island" was grand in scale, and the leaders of the bureau, China Film Group and other top leaders all expressed their intention to be present.

On this day, the media gathered at the Zhizhen Painting Art Dream Factory early in the morning, and there was a constant stream of traffic in front of the door.

Everyone wanted to get first-hand information and see the true face of the protagonist of this highest-invested Chinese-language film in film history.

(End of this chapter)