Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 444 Reversing the situation

China Film
Before Han Sanping came to find him, Zhang Chen arrived at China Film Studio first.

There was a cloud of smoke in the office, neither of them spoke, they just smoked silently.

After a while, Han Sanping said, "The concept of worshipping foreign things and fawning on foreigners cannot be changed in a short period of time.

When it comes to electrical appliances, everyone knows that Japan is good, when it comes to machinery, everyone knows that Germany is good, and when it comes to movies, it is undoubtedly Hollywood. These things have been deeply rooted in people's minds, and we can't change them by just shouting a few words."

Indeed, when it comes to driving skills, Shandong Lanxiang is definitely the first choice.

Zhang Chen flicked the cigarette on the edge of the ashtray, and the long ash broke into two pieces: "I know, I don't expect that a few words of criticism in the newspaper can change everything.

I was just trying to buy time for Pacific Rim.

Their purpose is very clear, which is to force China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group to withdraw their investments by creating public opinion.

China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group withdrew their investments under the pretext of protecting state property.

Because I promised that I would give priority to using the investment from Star Entertainment, and I would only use other investors’ investment after our own investment was spent.

If China Film and Shanghai Film Group withdraw their investments now, I won't suffer any financial losses, but I will suffer a huge loss.

Not only the money, most of the projects are also at risk.

This will cause a chain reaction, and it will be difficult to find someone to take over. And even if someone does, without China Film, Warner will definitely not continue to cooperate.

Then Pacific Rim would definitely fail.

So I plan to make another low-budget science fiction film in the second half of this year, and use this work to give everyone confidence, at least so that they can hold on until Pacific Rim is released next year. "

"Is it possible to make a science fiction film with a low budget?" Han Sanping asked back.

Zhang Chen nodded and blew out a smoke ring: "Okay, it depends on the concept~"

Zhang Chen told the story of "The Moon" in detail:
The male protagonist signed a three-year contract with the Moon Heavy Industries Group, and his job is to mine the original energy - helium-3 - from the lunar soil on the surface of the moon.

This is an extremely lonely job for the protagonist, because the satellite used for real-time communication with the earth has been broken for a long time. He is the only living person in the entire lunar base, and there is only one intelligent robot to communicate with who assists him in his work.

The overly silent environment made time even more difficult to endure, but fortunately the three-year contract was about to end and he would return to Earth to reunite with his wife and daughter.

However, three years of working on the moon made his health worse and worse, and he often had hallucinations, which caused him to be unable to concentrate on his work. As a result, a serious accident occurred while driving the lunar rover.

……

This story is not complicated and it wouldn't take long to tell it in detail.

After hearing the story, Han Sanping's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands, "Boy, this story is more exciting than 90% of the stories in Science Fiction World. What's wrong with your brain? How can you come up with all kinds of stories? Clone, tsk tsk tsk~"

Between "Moon" and "Source Code", Zhang Chen finally chose "Moon".

The concept of time cycle is still too niche.

Zhang Chen was not sure whether it could play the role it was supposed to, so he chose the more reliable "Moon".

"Moon" is a science fiction film, but it doesn't require too much investment.

This story mainly sells the concept of whether clones should have emotions~
"You've already figured out how to break the situation, so I won't worry about it anymore~"

Seeing that Zhang Chen’s story was so exciting, Han Sanping finally felt relieved.

"No, I have to call Lao Ren to let him know. He's been annoyed to death lately, and he keeps telling me not to bother you..."

It turns out that the two of them were not without pressure, but they had been bearing it silently.

They didn't want to pass the pressure on to Zhang Chen.

A few days later, Han Sanping accepted an interview with the media in his office.

"Recently, the media has been discussing the investment of China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group in Pacific Rim. Many people think that it is inappropriate to invest 300 million yuan of state-owned assets in a movie..."

Han Sanping nodded: "I have also seen some related comments. I am confused. Why do they think it is inappropriate?"

The reporter had done enough homework beforehand and immediately said, "They think that although Zhang Chen is a well-known director, he has not yet shot a science fiction film. In fact, no one in China has ever shot a science fiction film.

Zhang Chen used 800 million yuan to practice his skills right from the start. This is irresponsible to state-owned assets..."

Han Sanping said with a serious expression: "An investment of 800 million yuan is indeed unprecedented in China.

The investors are not only Shanghai Film Group and China Film Group, but also Star Entertainment itself, other investment institutions, and Hollywood's Warner Bros.

Why don’t you think about it? With such a huge risk, why would other institutions invest?
I can tell you responsibly that he has the possibility of success.

As established film companies, China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group, in addition to normal investment activities, have the social responsibility to promote the advancement of China's film industry.

When it comes to science fiction films, Chinese films have always been blank.

Now that some people are willing to explore in this direction, we should certainly support them.

As for what everyone says, that Zhang Chen has no successful experience in science fiction films and wants to practice with 800 million yuan right away, this is actually inaccurate.

In fact, before "Pacific Rim", there will be another science fiction film released, which can be regarded as the pioneer of "Pacific Rim"~
"

“Is it a prequel to Pacific Rim?”

"No, it's a low-budget science fiction film called "Moon"~"

Breaking news~
This is definitely breaking news!
The reporter was very sure that no media had reported on Zhang Chen’s new project, but unexpectedly, it was confirmed by Han Sanping.

"Mr. Han, could you please reveal more information about 'Moon'? I'm sure the audience is looking forward to it..."

Han Sanping smiled and said: "It would be inappropriate to say more, as it would be suspected of leaking secrets. I can only say that I have read the script and the story is very exciting.

When I was communicating with Zhang Chen privately, he himself said that this movie was made to slap Harvey Weinstein in the face. Young people are a bit hot-tempered and can't stand any slander..."

The feud between Harvey and Zhang Chen has been going viral in the past two days, and reporters know it in detail.

"So what's your attitude?"

"I support him."

Unexpectedly, Han Sanping did not avoid the question at all: "Harvey Weinstein is not friendly to Chinese films and Chinese filmmakers.

If you know about his life, you will know that this person has a deep connection with Chinese films.

He represented Zhang Yimou's "Ju Dou" and "Hero", as well as Hong Kong's "Twin Dragons", "Swordsman II: The East is Red" and "Chungking Express".

At that time, his company was called Miramax, and "Heroes" was Miramax's highest-grossing foreign film.

He made money from Chinese films, but was extremely harsh on them.

He has cheated both Huayi Brothers and New Picture.

At that time, he bought "Hero" not because he appreciated it, but to clear the way for another movie he bought, so "Hero" was released overseas two years later than it was in China.

If it had happened two years earlier, the craze for Chinese costume blockbusters might have come earlier and the impact might have been greater.

But whether to release the film or not is their right and it is within a reasonable range.

When it comes to Huayi Brothers, it’s a complete fraud. Harvey bought out the North American copyright of “The Banquet,” which was released this month, for $500 million at the film festival, but only paid a deposit of $20.

After the film festival ended and other film producers left, he immediately changed his mind and threatened Huayi, asking them to either sell "The Banquet" to him for $50 or he would cancel the contract.

Huayi Brothers was furious and wanted to sell it to someone else, but found that other film producers had already left and had no idea who to sell it to.
Isn't this just pure hooliganism?

The key point is that this is not the first time he has done this. The last time a similar situation occurred was in "The Promise".

After "The Banquet", we have notified the relevant film and television companies to be careful of this person.

This person is officially on the blacklist of Chinese films.

He is not a cultural businessman, he is a cultural hooligan~
Now, after bullying Huayi and New Picture, this cultural hooligan has set his sights on Xingchen Entertainment. He wants to bully the most famous film and television companies in China one by one. Unfortunately, the people in China do not know the truth and are still attacking Zhang Chen to help him..."

The reporters didn't know how to write today's press release. Han Sanping expressed his position very clearly and showed his full support for Zhang Chen.

However, he did figure out how to conduct the subsequent reporting, which was, of course, to collect black materials on Harvey Weinstein and report in detail how he cheated mainland film and television companies.

That night, the interview was broadcast on CCTV's Six Princesses. Once it was broadcast, it immediately caused an uproar.

It’s really a story!

There is actually such a bastard who has been harming our film and television industry.

First it was New Picture, then Huayi, and now it has become Xingchen Entertainment~
Fortunately, Zhang Chen was a tough guy and fought with the opponent to the end. He also claimed that he would make a low-budget science fiction film to slap the opponent in the face.

The plot that only appears in movies actually happened in real life.

Support Zhang Chen~
Zhang Chen is completely fighting a counterattack in self-defense.

The Internet is full of people expressing support for Zhang Chen.

At first I thought what they said made sense, but now I suddenly realize that I have been helping the evil.
Support the above, Zhang Chen, you have to stand up and slap him in the face~
I'm very curious about what kind of sci-fi movies low-budget movies are, but I swear, even if you make a piece of shit, I will still spend money to support it, not for money but for reputation~
Support Zhang Chen, Zhang Chen, you are so good, I want to see that idiot Harvey kneeling on the ground and singing "Conquer"~
I'm not talking about conspiracy theories. I just found out that this guy seems to have a very good relationship with the Zippergate couple. He has been involved in Chinese films. Could he be under the instructions of the other party?

The air raid alarm sounded, the enemy has thirty seconds to reach the battlefield~
This guy is such a scumbag. I just found out that a director was making a movie for him, but this guy owed the director salary for two years and finally took the case to court.

Can anyone tell me what the relationship is between him and 007's 'Mrs. M'? Why did she tattoo his name on her butt? It really ruined my childhood. I will never be a fan of James Bond again...

By the way, has anyone ever thought about why so many "Shepherd Dogs" bit Zhang Chen? It must be Harvey who was behind this~
Zhang Chen resisted the US, a national hero~
For a time, discussions about the "foreign shepherd dog" and Harvey were raging, and conspiracy theories were on the rise.

At this moment, Zhang Chen was having a video conference with Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun.

"Public opinion has finally turned around~"

"This is all thanks to the strong support of the two bosses~"

"It mainly depends on you. How is the preparation for "Moon" going?"

"It's almost done, it will start up soon."

"I heard that you are going to use a foreign actor for the leading role?"

"Yes, because the story background is not very good, so don't set it in China~"

"Well, you've considered it very comprehensively. I'm just afraid that those guys who worship foreigners and fawn on foreigners won't give up~"

“This kind of mindset cannot be changed in one go, it can only be changed gradually. For example, if Moon is a success, they will think that we can also make science fiction films.

When Pacific Rim becomes successful again, they will think that our science fiction films are no worse than those in Hollywood.

After doing this a few times, everyone will get used to it.

To put it bluntly, there are only a few true "foreign shepherds". Most people still love their own country. It's just that our previous film market was not strong. When they really see the hope of success, they will be as patriotic as they were before..."

Zhang Chen said this because this is exactly what happened in later generations.

The 12 billion box office of "Lost in Thailand" completely awakened many people.

Only then did everyone realize that our film market has become so big.

Then the film and television industry went crazy, and the box office grew rapidly~
20 billion, 30 billion, 40 billion, 50 billion...

At that time, who would still worship foreign things?
Hollywood movies have become a vulnerable group.

After the offensive and defensive positions, American Yilin appeared~
The floors of Chinese train stations are so clean that you can lick them with your tongue.
An American computer scientist said that American children are addicted to TikTok by watching stupid jokes;

Chinese students go on TikTok to study, and they are destined to distance themselves from American kids.

There is no need to change your attitude towards worshipping foreign things. Once you become strong enough, it will disappear on its own.

……

beep~
There was a knock at the door.

"Please come in~"

After the voice fell, the office door was pushed open and Wu Shixian and Guo Fan walked in together.

Guo Fan spoke first: "Director Zhang, the chronicle of Pacific Rim has been roughly completed. Do you want to take a look..."

The chronicle was created by Zhang Chen based on "Avatar".

In the original time and space, Cameron not only created a chronicle for "Avatar", but also created a language.

Foreigners like to do these things very much.

The author of "The Devil" only created a few Elvish sentences for "The Devil", so Cameron simply found a few linguists to create a new language for the Na'vi.

To put it bluntly, this is all propaganda.

Of course, "Pacific Rim" cannot fall behind, and anything that can boost the box office cannot be left behind.

Not only are there chronicles, comics, and novels, all are arranged.

And these will be sold before the movie is released, which can be regarded as promotional support.

If people are interested in this kind of background setting, they will definitely go to the cinema to support the movie when it is released.

"Okay, put it here, I'll take a look at it later~"

Seeing that Guo Fan had no other questions, Zhang Chen looked at Wu Shixian.

Wu Shixian began to report: "Mr. Jason Statham arrived in Beijing today. We have arranged for him to stay in the hotel. According to our progress, he will join the crew tomorrow~
We have already contacted the China Film Studio and have rented it for 25 days according to your request. The relevant props are almost ready and will be in place in two days at most..."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work during this period. You will be the assistant director of "Moon"..."

Then he turned to Guo Fan and said, "You'll have to work hard on Pacific Rim. Shixian worked with you on the preparations before, but now he has to work with me on Moon. You'll have to rely on yourself on that..."

"no problem."

"Don't worry, Director Zhang, I can do it."

Seeing the two people's active working state, Zhang Chen nodded with satisfaction and made a promise: "I have seen everyone's efforts during this period. After you finish this period, I will give each of you a separate play, so, come on~"

(End of this chapter)