Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 182 One day, you will be more powerful than me.

"If you were a stagehand, would you have thought that you would become a famous director in the future? For ordinary people, a stagehand might just be a stagehand. Perhaps, after a few years, with your hard work, you can become the stagehand team leader, or even the head of the stagehand department. However, there was one person who started out as a stagehand and fought his way back, successively serving as the deputy stagehand team leader, stage recorder, director's assistant, deputy martial arts instructor, martial arts instructor, assistant director, deputy actor director, first assistant director, co-director, producer, and even the current famous director."

“He is Chen Cheng.”

"In terms of qualifications, he has been in the crews of The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Chinese Paladin, The Lotus Lantern, The Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon, Curse of the Golden Flower, Painted Skin, The Warlords, including the yet-to-be-released The Besieged City, and the box office hit "Secret" which grossed over 100 million yuan..."

"Does it sound familiar? In this industry, anyone who has a representative work is already a big shot in the industry. However, Chen Cheng has participated in all of these well-known works and has played an extremely important role in them. Many people have always said that he was just lucky to get into some big crews, even some top crews. However, many people don't know that getting into these top crews is not just luck."

"Some people also say that Chen Cheng has always been working behind the scenes, as an assistant director, producer, etc., and seems to be just a supporting role. Now, he is going to show his charm with the movie "Love Call Transfer" which he is in full control of. At present, the box office of the movie has exceeded 9000 million. Some people predict that the box office of this movie will exceed 2 million. Although I also think it is possible, but you may not know that the investment in Love Call Transfer is only 1500 million..."

A review written by Liang Shi, a well-known journalist in the circle.

Liang Shi is an independent film critic and also a well-known media reporter.

He is highly regarded in the industry.

He never makes a mistake in anything he follows or gives a positive review to.

now.

But he turned his attention to Chen Cheng.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Originally, "Love Call Transfer" was very popular.

At this time, with the promotion of the well-known media reporter "Liang Shi".

Countless people are waiting for the final number.

……

"Director Chen, congratulations, congratulations."

"Director Chen, another movie is going to gross over 2 million yuan. Congratulations. It may even surpass million yuan."

"Director Chen..."

I received a series of congratulatory text messages on my mobile phone.

Chen Cheng responded politely.

but.

Chen Cheng has always been relatively rational about "Love Call Transfer".

His initial thoughts.

I just thought that this one I shot had to be better than the one in my previous life.

Indeed, the data proves this point.

Unexpectedly, Feng Xiaogang's departure gave him a push.

However, although Feng Xiaogang gave it a push, Chen Cheng did not have the same high expectations for "Love Call Transfer" as the media.

The media always praises the powerful and denigrates the weak.

Although Love Call Transfer performed well, it lacked stamina in its second week.

As for the reason.

One reason is the script.

Although "Love Call Transfer" is a magical comedy, it is too magical.

For example, the reasons for divorce are very funny.

I met ten girls randomly, and it was also unreasonable.

Of course that's nothing.

It's a comedy, just have a laugh.

But the laughter in "Love Call Transfer" does not have a more core selling point.

His smile was just a smile, and it disappeared after the smile.

of course.

It doesn’t really matter.

Many people just laugh it off.

Such a smile can really make the box office shine.

But going further is unlikely.

At the end, the male protagonist played by Chen Cheng met another female character who also held a magic phone like him...this ending is very ordinary.

It doesn't have much profound meaning, nor is it necessarily that beautiful.

You can also see it from the film arrangement.

Although the box office remained at 4000 million in the second week, the number of screenings continued to increase.

From the original 30-point screening schedule, it has risen to 40 points in the end.

What does this prove?
This proves that a higher number of screenings can only generate the same box office revenue.

This also proves the lack of stamina.

It would be fine if there are no other strong movies next week.

If you come across.

Then, the box office of "Love Call Transfer" will drop rapidly.

of course.

This is not the most important thing.

The most important thing is.

Chen Cheng knew this before "Love Call Transfer" was released.

Mobile has no idea about the box office.

Even now the box office of "Love Call Transfer" has reached 9000 million

but.

Compared with the future 3G market worth hundreds of billions or even trillions of dollars... "Love Call Transfer" is nothing at all.

Chen Cheng knew it clearly.

Once China Mobile wants to start its strategy, "Love Call Transfer" may be taken off the shelves at any time.

This is also the reason why "Love Call Transfer" was put on the shelves in a hurry.

Since the producers don't know when the film will be taken off the shelves, they'll just put it on the shelves first.

……

Whatever comes to mind.

Just when Chen Cheng was predicting that "Love Call Transfer" might be taken off the shelves at any time.

Mobile contacted producer Sun Jianjun: "Mr. Sun, I have some news for you."

"Love Call Transfer may be removed from the shelves tomorrow."

"what?"

Sun Jianjun thought it was a joke: "Brother, don't fool me."

The other party smiled bitterly: "I want to fool you too."

"Fuck, are they really going to be taken off the shelves?"

"Yes."

"Do you know what the box office of Love Call Transfer is like now?"

"It has already exceeded 9000 million. If the full cycle is completed, it should be able to exceed 2 million."

"2 million, boss. Do you know what 2 million box office means? Are you going to take it off the shelves?"

"I'm really sorry."

The person on the other end of the phone also sighed: "There is nothing I can do. You know, China Mobile is in a very difficult situation today. We have received news that the 3G license will be unveiled tomorrow, which is very bad for China Mobile."

"Can you wait a little longer?"

"We want to wait, too... but if we wait one more day, it will mean billions of dollars in losses for us."

"Ok."

"Mr. Sun, I hope you can understand."

"It doesn't matter whether I understand or not. Anyway, you guys have the final say. But how do you want me to tell Director Chen?"

"Sorry... After the box office is settled, we will compensate Director Chen to a certain extent."

"Will compensation be useful? It's not about money... You removed this from the shelves. Do you know that you ruined a great domestic director?"

"Mr. Sun, don't get excited. Otherwise, I'll talk to Director Chen."

"Get lost."

Sun Jianjun cursed the other person.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.

first timing.

Sun Jianjun called Han Sanping and said, "Director Han, I just received a call from China Mobile."

"Boss Sun, I know what happened over there."

"What do you propose?"

"What can we do? This drama was originally customized for China Mobile. We are just trying to attract more attention. We can't do anything about China Mobile."

"No, I mean, how do we explain this to Chen Cheng?"

"That's a problem."

Han Sanping pressed his temple and said, "Yesterday I sent Chen Cheng a text message to congratulate him."

"That's right. If Love Call Transfer is completed in full, Chen Cheng will be the second-best director in China."

"Secret" grossed over 2 million yuan, The Siege of October grossed over million yuan, and now there's another movie called Love Call Transfer... I've been given enough surprises."

"Director Han, you can still laugh."

"What do you want me to do? I'll cry in front of you."

"Aren't you optimistic about Chen Cheng?"

"correct."

"How about you talk to Mobile and ask them to wait a little longer?"

"Mr. Sun, forget it. China Mobile is in a difficult situation. They gave the worst 3G license to the worst one. If they don't make plans first, their market position will plummet. Let me talk to Chen Cheng."

Looked at the time.

It's already 9 o'clock in the evening.

Although it's a bit late.

But Han Sanping still went to Beijing Film Academy.

"Chen Cheng, where is he?"

"I'm at Beijing Film Academy."

"It just so happens that I passed by Beijing Film Academy and came here to sit at the midnight snack stall." "Director Han, you want to have a midnight snack too."

"Haha, learn from you young people. We old guys have to keep up with the times, right?"

"OK."

It was rare that Han Sanping was so interested, so Chen Cheng came out of the school apartment.

Chen Cheng submitted his intention to pursue postgraduate studies.

Although the places for guaranteed admission to graduate school have not been announced yet, Tian Zhuangzhuang has already arranged for Chen Cheng to live in the master's degree student apartment.

It is different from other master's degree apartments which accommodate two or three people.

The overall number of people at Nortel is not large.

In addition, most of them study art.

When studying art, I always wanted to become famous as early as possible, so I rarely took the postgraduate entrance examination.

Therefore, most master's degree apartments are single-room apartments.

Chen Cheng was quite satisfied with the conditions of the apartment, as it saved him the trouble of renting a house outside.

"Chen Cheng, here."

I saw Chen Cheng coming from a distance.

Han Sanping waved his hand and said hello to Chen Cheng: "Yes, I ordered a lot of skewers for you."

"Thank you."

"How are you doing recently? I heard you are planning to go to graduate school?"

"Yes."

"Why do you want to study for a master's degree? There are very few art students studying for a master's degree at Beijing Film Academy. Generally, most students in the literature department study for a master's degree."

"I don't know either. I'll just get a good education. In the future, I want to be the most educated director in the industry."

"Hahaha, but in our circle we generally don't look at academic qualifications. We look at your qualifications and your ability."

"Then there's nothing we can do. We can only take it slow."

Seeing that Chen Cheng was in a good mood, Han Sanping felt slightly relieved.

Then he chatted with Chen Cheng for a while before saying, "Chen Cheng, I have good news for you."

"What good news?"

"'Love Call Transfer' is a big hit, China Mobile is preparing to give you a big red envelope."

"Oh, really...how much is the big red envelope?"

"Why is it so tacky? A big red envelope would be great."

"You say it's good news, but you don't ask for the exact number. How can it be good news? You can't give me a few thousand dollars and that's good news."

"A few thousand yuan is not a big red envelope. Even China Mobile is embarrassed to give it out."

talking.

Han Sanping stretched out two fingers.

"Twenty thousand."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Stingy."

But Chen Cheng’s mentality is good.

Although it is indeed quite stingy.

But Chen Cheng was very open-minded.

He didn't write the red envelope thing into the contract.

However, Han Sanping shook his head.

Chen Cheng's eyes lit up: "20?"

20 is not as much as in the previous life.

In 07.

20 yuan can buy a house in Chen Cheng’s hometown, and then renovate it.

Although 20 is nothing compared to Chen Cheng’s achievements.

But 20 is considered very generous.

But Han Sanping still shook his head.

Chen Cheng blinked and asked, "Director Han, don't tell me it's 200 million."

"Yes, exactly 200 million."

Han Sanping put down his finger.

"Oh my god, China Mobile is indeed China Mobile. I was wrong just now. Come on, Director Han, let's have a drink to China Mobile."

This was the largest red envelope Chen Cheng had ever received.

It is indeed a mobile app for the rich.

200 million without blinking an eye.

Although Chen Cheng also knew it.

"Love Call Transfer" was a huge success at the box office, which is why China Mobile is so generous.

But how to say this kind of thing?

They are the investors. Although Chen Cheng is the director, he is only making films for the investors.

It is certainly gratifying if it is well filmed.

If the film is poorly made, the investors can only bear with it.

So a lot of the time.

Chen Cheng saw it very clearly.

The success of a film cannot be the result of the director alone.

Many people have overlooked the issue of capital.

Logically speaking, the risks that investors have to bear are countless times greater than those of directors.

"Haha, you little money-grubber."

Han Sanping shook his head: "But it's not all good news."

"Any more bad news?"

"Correct."

After thinking for a while, Han Sanping said, "China Mobile has run into some trouble. Tomorrow, the movie "Love Call Transfer" you shot will be officially removed from the shelves."

"So fast?"

"There is no other way. China Mobile has already contacted all the copyright holders in China, including various Internet platforms. They will release this film completely free of charge."

"It's free, Mobile is so generous?"

"It's not that China Mobile is generous, it's that China Mobile is afraid that China Unicom and China Telecom will take away their market share."

"Oh, I see."

"so……"

Speaking of it.

Han Sanping was suddenly stunned: "Hey, kid, why don't you react?"

"What reaction do you want?"

"Your film will be removed from the shelves tomorrow, aren't you excited?"

"What's the point of getting excited? Besides, I'm just the director. From a copyright perspective, this is not my film. It's a moving film. I don't have any rights."

"Ok."

Han Sanping was a little depressed: "Um... don't you feel regretful? You know, "Love Call Transfer" is likely to hit the 2 million box office record."

"I know."

"Is this the end?"

"Didn't China Mobile say it would give me a 200 million yuan bonus?"

"You were bribed with 200 million?"

"How else."

Chen Cheng spread his hands.

200 is not a lot.

But for many people, 200 million may not be earned in their lifetime.

"This……"

Han Sanping drank a cup of mung bean soup in one gulp.

He felt like coming here today was unnecessary.

even.

Chen Cheng didn't react, but he felt blocked inside.

Han Sanping said weakly, "Chen Cheng, you are still young, and you may not know what this means to you yet. I also hope that when you understand it in the future, you will not blame me."

Seeing that Chen Cheng was very calm, Han Sanping still spoke.

"Thank you, Director Han. I understand everything you said."

How could Chen Cheng not understand what Han Sanping said?

How could he not know.

What does "Love Call Transfer" mean to me?

but.

Sometimes, life opportunities are so unpredictable.

Maybe in the future you will be able to soar to the sky in one step.

But maybe.

Just when you were soaring into the sky, you fell down.

Chen Cheng smiled and replied, "Director Han, I don't think I'm anything special. I always think the outside media's comments on me are too exaggerated. Maybe the removal of "Love Call Transfer" is a terrible thing for me. But who knows, I think it's not unacceptable for China Mobile to open a stall so that all people in the country can watch this movie."

"Didn't our ancients say that a blessing in disguise... Thank you, Director Han, for treating me to a midnight snack today. I'll treat you next time."

Watching Chen Cheng's departing back.

Han Sanping on the side laughed out loud: "Good boy, I underestimated you. One day, you will be more powerful than me."

"Boss, check out."

Han Sanping walked in a very elegant manner, without any hesitation.

(End of this chapter)