Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 179: I finally waited for you, "Chinese Paladin 3".

After the Huayi Business Recommendation Conference ended, Chen Cheng did not stay for long and returned to Beijing Film Academy.

later time.

Like many of his classmates, Chen Cheng continued to attend classes at school.

At the same time, he is also waiting for the release of his two films.

Among them, two were directed entirely by Chen Cheng.

One is a customized film for Mobile, Love Call Transfer.

For now, this film will be promoted in conjunction with a mobile event, and the release date has not yet been set.

But it should be faster.

Another one.

It is "The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years".

The drama has been reviewed and approved, and Han Sanping suggested... waiting for the summer vacation schedule.

Those Years is a youth campus film, and I believe it can attract many students to the cinema.

In addition, the summer vacation is very long, so there is plenty of room for operation.

Chen Cheng had no objection.

However, before the summer vacation schedule, Chen Cheng plans to release the film in Hong Kong and Taiwan first.

Chen Cheng, who is familiar with the box office of later generations, knows this.

in the hereafter.

The box office in the mainland during those years was only average, not high.

Although it is already very profitable for its cost.

However, miracles were created in Hong Kong and Taiwan during those years.

If you build your reputation in Hong Kong and Taiwan first, then release it in mainland China.

Stimulated by this, there may be a substantial increase in the mainland box office.

This is something Chen Cheng needs to consider.

In fact.

For a movie, the most important thing is the content.

But if the release time is not chosen at a good time, the film may be overlooked.

Why the box office was not high in mainland China in those years?

After so many years, it is difficult for Chen Cheng to know.

But overall, if there is no problem with the content.

That has to do with schedule, competitors, publicity strategies... and so on.

Sometimes some good movies are so overwhelmed that they can’t even make a splash because of the appearance of a more terrifying existence.

It would be a pity if these were not taken into consideration.

of course.

There is another film, "The Siege of the City in October", which was not directed by Chen Cheng, but Chen Cheng was also looking forward to it very much.

But it may take some time for this film to be released.

One is that this film requires a large investment, so the producers must be well prepared.

another.

The censorship for this film will be strict, and it won't be approved so easily all at once.

……

It is worth mentioning that.

Several of Chen Cheng's films were not released.

Brother Chen Kai's "Mei Lanfang" was scheduled at this time.

It is different from Chen Kaige’s previous films.

This time the release of "Mei Lanfang" was not too fanciful; with just a little publicity, Mei Lanfang was released.

Premiere day.

Brother Chen Kai invited Chen Cheng to attend the premiere.

It's called the premiere.

But the scale was relatively small, so Brother Chen Kai found a movie theater and held a simple event.

Brother Chen Kai also chatted with the media briefly, then came backstage to have tea with Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng poured a cup of tea for Brother Chen Kai and said, "Brother Kai, isn't the premiere too simple?"

Brother Chen Kai took a sip and said, "I also want to make it bigger, but I don't have the money."

Speaking of having no money.

Brother Chen Kai felt a little regretful.

Chen Cheng understood.

The movie The Promise had a great influence on Brother Chen Kai.

Although Brother Chen Kai is one of the top three directors in China.

But with Wuji making so much losses, the investors are a little worried about Brother Chen Kai.

Although it’s not to the point of not investing.

but.

The investment for this Mei Lanfang film was much smaller.

Just though it's small.

But for someone of Chen Kaige's level, the investment amount still reached around 1 million.

This is what is promoted in the media.

As for the true amount, Chen Cheng felt that it might not be that much.

After all, it is an art film, and the biggest stars in it are Li Min and Zhang Ziyi.

Although Li Min is one of the Four Heavenly Kings, his pay is much lower than that of King Liu.

Zhang Zaiyi is more expensive.

This is actually not bad.

The main reason is that Brother Chen Kai is used to spending lavishly when filming.

This drama too.

In order to film Mei Lanfang, several million was spent to build a courtyard house.

For courtyard houses like this, even if they are built, they often have to be demolished later, which is a pure waste.

"Junior brother, how much do you think our show will earn at the box office?"

Looking at Chen Cheng, Brother Chen Kai asked.

Chen Cheng said, "I think it will be good."

Chen Cheng did not predict the specific box office.

to be frank.

Although Brother Chen Kai is one of the top three directors in China.

But after Farewell My Concubine, the series of films he shot were all very embarrassing.

Can't say it was a bad shot.

To be honest, The Promise is actually quite well filmed.

Ordinary directors cannot produce films of this level.

But don't know why.

Many of Brother Chen Kai's later films have not performed well at the box office.

This is also the reason why Feng Xiaogang often criticizes Brother Chen Kai.

Didn’t you claim that you are second only to Zhang Yi?
Why are you not as good as me in the subsequent series of box office?

But it's not without its benefits.

Although many of the films shot by Brother Chen Kai later did not perform well at the box office, their reputations were still good.

It is precisely because of this reputation that Brother Chen Kai's position is very solid.

Also.

Brother Chen Kai doesn’t just make money from movies.

He also makes money from a series of peripheral products.

Like when he was filming Jing Ke Assassinating the King of Qin, he built a palace for the King of Qin.

Although Jing Ke lost money when he assassinated the King of Qin, the Palace of the King of Qin became a well-known tourist attraction and the income continued to flow in afterwards.

8 pm.

Brother Chen Kai stood up and said, "Brother, let's go in."

Chen Cheng nodded and followed Brother Chen Kai into the cinema.

Two hours later, the two walked out of the cinema.

Brother Chen Kai asked, "How is it?"

"I feel it's ok."

"Can't you just tell your senior brother a few true words?"

"It's really good."

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "But it may still be too artistic and will be more selective with the audience."

Chen Cheng's prediction was very accurate.

Mei Lanfang's performance received good reviews.

The box office in the first week also reached 4000 million.

However, the box office declined significantly afterwards.

The final box office was only around 1.1 million.

In terms of box office, it still lost money.

……

"Chen Cheng, I have a skit performance tonight, do you have time to watch it?"

"Oh, yes, where is the performance?"

"BJ's Little Theater."

"It's amazing. This theater is very famous."

"Haha, it's okay... You must come. After the performance, I will introduce my partner to you."

"it is good."

The last semester of senior year.

Only Zhang Xiaofei was still in school; Yuan Shanshan and Yang Mi had gone to film.

However, Xiao Fei has been lucky recently and has made a name for himself in the field of sketches and crosstalk.

night.

Chen Cheng went to the BJ Small Theater. Although it is called a small theater, it has actually formed a certain scale.

It has some similarities to the talk shows and crosstalk performance venues of later generations.

Although it has not yet broken the circle, it has already gained a lot of fans.

The little bandit's performance was in the third scene.

Chen Cheng bought a ticket and sat in the audience to enjoy the show.

feel good.

Watching skits and crosstalk live is more fresh and exciting than watching them on TV.

At the same time because of the scene.

The sketch actors on stage will also interact with the audience below, making the scene lively from time to time.

An hour later.

Chen Cheng met the little bandit backstage.

"Chen Cheng, come here, let me introduce you. This is my partner and my master Jia Ling."

The bandit Zhang pulled Chen Cheng over and introduced himself to him.

Chen Cheng stretched out his right hand: "Hello, Teacher Jia Ling, I am Chen Cheng, Xiao Fei's classmate."

Yes.

This Jia Ling is the Jia Ling of later generations.

However, Jia Ling now is not as fat as he is in later generations.

we can even say.

Jia Ling is still quite slim now.

Especially the two dimples, which make her look very cute.

"Director Chen, I don't deserve to be called your teacher."

Although it was the first time I met Chen Cheng.

But the sketch and crosstalk circle is also a circle, and Jia Ling has some understanding of Chen Cheng.

Jia Ling didn't expect this.

The classmate that Xiao Fei wanted to introduce to her turned out to be such a big shot.

Some people were so excited that they grabbed Chen Cheng's hands and forgot to let go.

It was not until Bai Kainan reminded him that Jia Ling put it down awkwardly: "Sorry, sorry, Director Chen, this is the first time I meet such a heavyweight like you, I am so excited."

Chen Cheng smiled.

Chen Cheng still has a good impression of Jia Ling.

"Teacher Jia Ling, it's too formal to say these things. Speaking of heavyweights, Teacher Feng Gong is the most heavyweight. Xiao Fei and I are classmates. You can just call me Chen Cheng."

Yes.

Jia Ling has another identity, that is, he is a disciple of Mr. Feng Gong.

Hearing Chen Cheng say this, Jia Ling was also straightforward: "Okay, I'll call you Chen Cheng. But don't call me Teacher Jia Ling, that makes me sound old. I'm the most popular actress in our skit and crosstalk world."

"Pfft..."

It turns out that he is a skit and crosstalk performer.

Chen Cheng was so happy just by hearing a few words.

"Well, I'll call you by your name too, Jia Ling."

"Yes, yes, just call me Jia Ling. If our relationship is better, you can also call me Ling'er."

When Chen Cheng heard the word "Ling'er", he trembled a little.

The little bandit on the side quickly said: "Master, don't seduce my classmate."

"How can this be called seduction, Chen Cheng, don't you think so?"

"Yes, yes, our Ling'er is right."

"Look, Xiaofei, your classmates call me Ling'er. From now on, your classmates are mine."

"That won't do. How can you just come and snatch someone away? Kainan, your girlfriend is going to cheat on you..."

"Hahaha……"

They are indeed a happy family.

Chen Cheng felt that the little bandit had always been acting, which had really wasted some time.

That night.

Chen Cheng asked everyone to row another skewer.

Chen Cheng was very happy to see that Xiao Fei had made progress in skits and crosstalk.

Although Xiao Fei is not very popular now.

Including Jia Ling, she is only slightly famous in the industry.

But the encounters in life are often beyond your imagination.

……

During the last semester of his senior year at Beijing Film Academy, Chen Cheng did not have much time to attend classes.

The main thing is that most of the courses have been completed.

In addition, most of the students were not in school much in the last semester because of their own future.

So there are not many classes in the last semester.

Chen Cheng is quite free.

first.

He doesn't have to be busy taking on acting jobs like other students.

Secondly.

He doesn't have to study late into the night like other students preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination.

to this end.

Chen Cheng also participated in the Popular Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

The purpose of participating is not to win awards.

Judging from the films that Chen Cheng has been involved in releasing so far, it is impossible for him to win an award.

As for why to go.

It's good to broaden your horizons.

Talk about it.

In his previous life, Chen Cheng had never been invited to participate.

no way.

This is the way the world is.

Although there are thousands of actors from all over the country, not just ordinary actors can be invited to participate in various awards.

The Hundred Flowers Awards is one of the three major film awards in mainland China.

Because its name is Volkswagen.

So this award focuses more on the general public.

The selection process is not conducted by judges, but by the public voting.

Although its gold content may be slightly lower than that of the Huabiao and the Golden Rooster, it best represents the wishes of the general public.

That's cause for celebration.

The Best Actor award at this year's Hundred Flowers Awards was given to Chen Kun, the leading actor in Painted Skin.

And Zhou Xun and Sun Li.

She was also nominated for the Best Actress Award at the Hundred Flowers Awards.

What can I say here? There are some things that are criticized.

Zhou Xun is not the heroine of "Painted Skin", she is a supporting actress.

Although Xiao Wei, played by Zhou Xun, is indeed more important, she is just a supporting actress.

But here, Zhou Xun was nominated for Best Actress, although she did not win the award.

But it's hard to say for sure about this kind of thing.

Every film award organizer will take all aspects into consideration and make certain compromises and adjustments.

Although such awards are sometimes criticized, they do have some meaning.

As for Chen Cheng.

He was only the assistant director in Painted Skin, although he was later credited as the producer.

But basically, Chen Cheng had no chance of winning these awards.

Because there is no award given to assistant directors and producers.

However, Pang Hong, the producer of Painted Skin who went with Chen Cheng, said that he would suggest to his superiors someday to organize an award for the best producer.

Chen Cheng said that this was unnecessary.

There is too much flexibility in the position of producer.

For many films, it doesn’t matter whether there is a producer or not.

Even if there is a producer, he is just an ordinary staff member in the production team.

As for those big and powerful producers, they are themselves awesome producers or big directors and don’t care about these things.

But speaking of supervision.

Although Chen Cheng refused to be the producer of a large number of scripts.

But Tangren had a play and Chen Cheng did not refuse.

This drama is called "Legend of Sword and Fairy 3".

In order to ask Chen Cheng for help.

Tangren CEO Cai Yinong came to Beijing Film Academy in person.

Chen Cheng is currently relatively free, so he agreed to do Cai Yinong a favor.

Yes.

Chen Cheng went there to help this time.

Hu Ge’s car accident plunged the Tang people into the abyss.

Hu Ge was finally discharged from the hospital, but his face was somewhat different from before.

In addition, media opinion was not so friendly to the Tang people, so the Tang people were in a difficult situation.

Chen Cheng also understood what Cai Yinong meant.

Asking Chen Cheng to be the producer does not mean that Chen Cheng will really be on the set like before.

More importantly, it is better to let Chen Cheng put his name on it to enhance the influence of Xian 3.

after all.

Chen Cheng is Mr. 2 million yuan.

When such a big shot comes to be the producer of a TV series, it will become a hot topic of discussion when it is released.

(End of this chapter)