Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 229 Tangshan Earthquake, the director has changed. (Subscribe)
The Chinese partners are progressing very quickly.

On the one hand, the investment cost is not high.

on the other hand.

Most of the characters chosen were friends of Chen Cheng or actors.

It only took Chen Cheng one month to finish filming "Chinese Partners".

As usual, Chen Cheng planned to rest for a few days.

But I only rested for three days.

Chen Cheng received an invitation letter from Southern Metropolis Daily.

The reason for inviting Chen Cheng was to have him serve as a judge at the 2009 Huiju Asia National Drama Festival.

As for the content of the judges.

It is to select the four young actresses in China.

This influence is quite large.

of course.

mainly.

Among the list of four little beauties, there are two who Chen Cheng is very familiar with.

Chen Cheng agreed.

……

the other side.

However, a high-level meeting was held within Huayi.

"Director Feng, do you really not want to direct this film?"

"Mr. Wang, I have to concentrate on filming If You Are the One 2."

"Then what about this film? We have promoted it before, saying that this is a film directed by you."

“I recommend this to other directors.”

"Who or which director do you think can take over and reduce our losses?"

Huayi's Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongtie are very serious.

This film is the one that Huayi attaches the most importance to this year.

On the one hand, they want to create such a classic blockbuster.

on the other hand.

They also want to create such a main theme movie to win the favor of their superiors for Huayi.

But Feng Xiaogang turned it down.

Although it was turned down, it won’t be a big loss for Huayi for the time being.

But the impact on reputation is still very large.

"I think Jia Zhangke can do it."

After thinking about it, Feng Xiaogang said.

"Jia Zhangke?"

Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongchu looked at each other.

Although Jia Zhangke is very famous.

But it was clear that the two were not particularly satisfied.

This is not to say that I look down on Jia Zhangke.

If it were any other film, they would still be willing to let Jia Zhangke direct it.

But this was the Tangshan earthquake.

Jia Zhangke has a great shooting technique, is very creative and has a lot of ideas.

But this guy has too much private stuff in his bag.

"Jia Zhangke is OK, but this film is not OK."

After thinking about it, Wang Zhonglei said.

"That……"

I wanted to recommend two of them.

But after opening his mouth, Feng Xiaogang chose not to say anything.

These two candidates.

One of them is Zhang Yi.

Among the three major directors.

Although Feng Xiaogang doesn't like Brother Chen Kai, he admires Zhang Yi.

another one.

That is Chen Cheng.

But when it comes to Chen Cheng, he can't open his mouth.

Although he admired Chen Cheng very much.

But Feng Xiaogang doesn't have the magnanimity to ask him to recommend Chen Cheng.

just.

Although Feng Xiaogang did not recommend him, Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongchu did not forget Chen Cheng.

"Brother, why don't you contact Chen Cheng?"

After Feng Xiaogang left, Wang Zhongtun said.

Wang Zhonglei glanced at Wang Zhongchu and said, "Brother, you also thought of Chen Cheng."

"Who else can I find besides him?"

Wang Zhongqi said, "I would like to contact Zhang Yi. But Zhang Yi's price is high and we may not be able to cooperate. As for Chen Cheng, I am very optimistic about Chen Cheng. Although he is not as famous as the three big directors, his record is not inferior to the three. Moreover, Chen Cheng is young and has a better future than Zhang Yi and Chen Kai."

"Brother, you hit the nail on the head. You know how much I want to sign Chen Cheng."

"Oh, maybe there was a chance before. But now, do you think you can sign it? Why don't you contact Chen Cheng?"

"I can contact him, but I don't know if Chen Cheng is interested."

"Try it."

……

The National Drama Festival organized by Southern Metropolis Daily caused quite a stir in the country.

Although this is also a gimmick.

However, the four little beauties that were created over a period of time are still sought after by countless fans.

In 02, they introduced four young actresses: Zhang Ziyi, Zhao Yanzi, Zhou Xun, and Xu Jinglei.

Now they have all become top-tier players.

Zhang Ziyi has become an international celebrity.

So many years have passed.

The new generation of four little beauties had already started to be hyped before, and it has reached a boiling point in the past few days.

Chen Cheng had never participated in this kind of program before.

But in the circle, there are too many programs to participate in, and Chen Cheng has long been accustomed to it.

As a judge.

Those invited by Southern Metropolis Daily to serve as judges this time include directors, producers, top actors in the industry, and media celebrities.

When Chen Cheng arrived.

A group of people in the circle greeted Chen Cheng one after another.

The first person to greet Chen Cheng was Zhang Jizhong.

Chen Cheng felt a little embarrassed when he saw Zhang Jizhong.

When the chief director of the New Three Kingdoms was being selected, it was Chen Cheng who removed him.

But obviously, Zhang Jizhong seemed to have forgotten about this.

When he saw Chen Cheng, he said, "Director Chen, I didn't expect you to be here too."

"Director Zhang, you're here too. What a coincidence. I'm sorry about what happened last time."

"It's okay, Director Chen. That's polite. After all, Director Zhang Lai is more suitable than me. He is a history expert."

"By the way, Director Zhang, you seem to be filming Journey to the West recently."

"Yes. I was thinking that Journey to the West hasn't been remade for decades, so if I were to remake it, there should be some market for it. Of course, it can't compare to Director Chen's big production, The Three Kingdoms. Compared to it, our Journey to the West is just a small one."

"Director Zhang is very modest. I look forward to your Journey to the West."

Another director is also an old acquaintance of Chen Cheng, Li Guoli.

Li Guoli is the director of The Legend of Sword and Fairy.

Seeing Chen Cheng at this time, Li Guoli excitedly hugged Chen Cheng.

"Director Chen, long time no see."

"Director Li, long time no see. Why call me Director Chen? Call me Xiao Chen. I used to work in your crew."

"Hahaha, the past is the past. If I call you Xiao Chen now, other viewers will scold me to death."

"Director Li, how are you doing now? I heard you are filming a movie called Xuanyuan Sword."

"Yes, the protagonist is your classmate, Zhang Wei."

"Director Li, you are really giving me face."

"Hahaha, it has nothing to do with your face. You also know that the Tang people need to train more new people, and Hu Ge can't always be the only one in charge. Otherwise, it will make us Tang people look so shameful."

"Too."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Next to Li Guoli is the actor and director Zhang Guoli.

This guy is a big shot in the acting world.

"Teacher Guoli"

Chen Cheng took the initiative to greet Zhang Guoli.

Zhang Guoli is not only a big boss, but also a good person.

Chen Cheng has always respected such older generations who have good morals.

"Director Chen, in front of you, I am just an actor."

Zhang Guoli laughed and shook hands with Chen Cheng: "I was able to shoot the filming of the founding of the country in Daye thanks to your guidance."

"What guidance? The division of labor is different. At that time, you were an actor and I was a director. Your job was to make the actor act well, and my job was to make the film well. If we switch, it will be the same."

"You can be an actor, but I can't be a director."

"Teacher Guoli is too modest."

"Director Chen, when will our Founding of the Republic be released?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be during the National Day holiday. It may be released half a month before the National Day."

"That's great. You know, we actors are really looking forward to this movie."

"I look forward to it too."

"Director Chen, you misunderstood. Our expectations are not just for this film, but also because we all want to become record-breaking actors."

"what."

Chen Cheng was stunned: "Teacher Guoli, you are putting so much pressure on me. If this film doesn't break the record, I will be beaten to death."

"Haha, what do you think?"

Zhang Guoli smiled.

This put Chen Cheng under great pressure.

Just a thought.

Chen Cheng laughed again and said, "It seems to have nothing to do with me. I am just an assistant director. If anything bad happens, you can blame Director Han and Director Huang. By the way, you also have to blame the lead actor, Mr. Guo Li. You are in danger too."

"Hahaha……"

For a moment, everyone present burst into laughter.

of course.

Say so.

But Chen Cheng was still very confident about "The Founding of the Country in Daye".

If this film doesn't break the record, then which film will break the record?
This movie won't break the record.

Chen Cheng would have to hit himself to death with a piece of tofu.

Next to Zhang Guoli is the media person Liang Shi.

all of a sudden.

Chen Cheng didn't quite know Liang Shi.

Later, after Liang Shi reminded him, Chen Cheng remembered it.

This Liang Shi is the independent media person who had previously interviewed Chen Cheng.

This is also one of the very few reporters who have interviewed Chen Cheng alone.

"Sorry, sorry, reporter Liang, I almost didn't recognize you."

"Mr. Chen, you are too low-key. I think if I can interview you a few more times in the future, it will be difficult for you not to know me."

"Okay, but I'm a very boring person. There's nothing good to interview. Apart from filming, I don't have many entertainment activities. Besides, there's no gossip."

"You're too low-key. Director Chen, I'll invite you out some other day when I'm free."

"Row."

Chatted with Liang Shi.

Although Chen Cheng knew some of the other people, he was not particularly familiar with them.

Chen Cheng nodded to them and didn't say much.

It’s just that Chen Cheng thought he was not familiar with it.

Didn't think about it.

Another person rushed over and said, "Director Chen, nice to meet you. I'm Lu Chuan."

"Mr. Lu Chuan?"

Chen Cheng was stunned.

"Mr. Lu Chuan?"

Lu Chuan was also stunned.

Then he smiled and said, "Director Chen, I dare not say that you are the idol of our sixth generation of directors."

"Uh……"

Chen Cheng burst into tears.

I blurted it out just now, but I couldn't stop myself.

did not expect.

This guy actually thought he was addressing him respectfully.

What is my honorific title?

I don't know you. Besides.

Chen Cheng had no interest in this Lu Chuanjun.

Although Chen Cheng knew.

This Lu Chuanjun can be considered as his senior brother.

After talking to Lu Chuan for a few words, Chen Cheng ignored him.

……

The National Drama Festival has some award ceremonies like various awards.

First there is a shortlist.

Then came the final four shortlisted actors.

The shortlist is determined by online voting and offline nomination.

As for the final list, it was selected by voting of a group of judges.

Each person has four voting spots.

Chen Cheng was naturally given to Yang Mi and junior sister Liu Yifei.

Two other names.

Chen Cheng looked at the names and didn't know the others very well, so he just randomly cast two votes.

As for whether it is too casual.

The entertainment industry is not a serious matter.

It’s not an authoritative certification issued by the state.

If you take him seriously, then he really is serious.

If you don't take it seriously, then it won't happen.

"Director Chen, who did you choose?"

"Can you tell me this?"

"Of course I can."

"I chose Yang Mi and Liu Yifei...what about you?"

"me……"

When Zhang Jizhong heard Chen Cheng say that he had selected a few people, he wanted to shake his head and mention a few others.

But he immediately said, "Director Chen, you have good taste. I also chose Yi Fei and Yang Mi."

"Oh, what a coincidence."

"Yes."

Zhang Jizhong also said this.

Li Guoli also asked at this time: "Chen Cheng, who did you choose?"

Chen Cheng said it again.

Li Guoli also said very coincidentally: "It seems that our vision is really the same. I also chose four people."

of course.

Say so.

But after Zhang Jizhong and Li Guoli finished speaking, they immediately started to modify the list.

As for Zhang Guoli and Liang Shi.

They did not ask for Chen Cheng's list.

Chen Cheng didn't care either.

It would be best to have the title of one of the Four Little Flowers.

Nothing and nothing.

It depends on subsequent developments.

Just like in the previous life.

Some of them were selected as Huadan, but their subsequent development was not satisfactory.

"Chen Chengjun, which ones did you choose?"

After handing over the list, Chen Cheng closed his eyes and rested.

Sudden.

A voice disturbed him.

"Chen Chengjun?"

"I……"

Chen Cheng almost wanted to curse.

Damn, this guy Lu Chuanjun is here again.

"I forgot."

Chen Cheng still didn't want to pay much attention to Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan felt bored and had to say, "Chen Chengjun, I am sorry for being so abrupt. We will talk again next time we have a chance."

"Your sister."

Chen Cheng rolled his eyes.

If blacklisting was possible in reality, Chen Cheng would directly put Lu Chuan on the blacklist.

It took two hours.

finally.

At the 2009 National Drama Festival, the four young actresses were officially revealed.

They are Liu Yifei, Yang Mi, Huang Shengyi, and Wang Luodan.

Originally, Chen Cheng wanted to get together with Yang Mi and Liu Yifei.

But seeing so many media and the agencies behind them.

Chen Cheng thought about it and sent a text message to the two of them, saying that he was leaving first.

He has to go back.

Wang Zhonglei seemed to have something urgent to do and said he was looking for him.

……

"Boss Wang, what's the matter? Why are you so anxious?"

Although Chen Cheng was not impressed by Wang Zhonglei.

But in the circle, I still often deal with Wang Zhonglei.

In addition, there are too many artists under Wang Zhonglei's Huayi, so Chen Cheng often has to use their actors.

Sometimes you just want to ignore him, but you can't.

"It's an emergency indeed."

Wang Zhonglei organized his words and said, "I believe you also know that we have a big production this year."

"The Tangshan Earthquake?"

“Yes, this is it.”

"What happened to this drama? Have you approved the project? The last time you held a promotion meeting, it seemed that you said that this film was directed by Director Feng."

"The project has not been approved yet, mainly because of some problems. Director Feng has withdrawn."

"why?"

"Well...it's hard to say the specific reason. Right now, we haven't found a director for Aftershock."

"You want me to help you find a director?"

"No."

"Then what are you doing?"

"I would like to invite Director Chen to direct this film."

"I come?"

Chen Cheng was a little surprised.

He didn't expect that.

Wang Zhonglei actually made this request.

"Director Chen, I know this request is a bit sudden. But we have no other choice at the moment. You know, this film is the most important film of our Huayi this year. At the same time, it is also a film with a very main theme. If we invite an ordinary director, we will not feel at ease. In the end, we only thought of you."

"Boss Wang, you have so much confidence in me."

"If I didn't have confidence, I wouldn't come to you."

"let me see."

Touched his chin.

Chen Cheng can be said to have a very fresh memory of this film.

Let’s talk about Feng Xiaogang’s films.

Chen Cheng didn't like much.

But this one is what Chen Cheng likes.

I like it but it’s not because Feng Xiaogang filmed it well.

He has no feelings towards Feng Xiaogang.

Reasons to like.

The script of this movie is still well written.

Or maybe the script wasn't well written.

It lies in the name of this film, The Tangshan Earthquake.

Same as "The Founding of the Country in Daye".

Chen Cheng blindly supports many mainstream films.

of course.

Putting aside personal feelings.

Let’s look at the social influence and the market.

Chen Cheng has always believed that this type of main theme film is actually the most mainstream, most influential and most market-promising film in the world.

“Has this film received investment?”

"The investment has been fully in place, and we can start filming at any time. In addition, Director Chen, we can give you 1000 million as your director's fee. At the same time, although you are the director, you can make all decisions on this film. Even we will listen to you."

"That's it."

Tap the table gently.

Actually, for this Tangshan Earthquake.

Chen Cheng has long been jealous.

But after all, this film belongs to Huayi.

It would be difficult for Chen Cheng to create another version of the Tangshan Earthquake like Wong Pak-ming did after they publicized it.

did not expect.

at this time.

The Tangshan earthquake, which Chen Cheng had been thinking about very much before, was actually transferred to Chen Cheng.

but.

Although Chen Cheng was somewhat tempted.

But Chen Cheng didn't want to be so obvious.

I thought about it.

Chen Cheng said: "I want a 10% share."

"Ten points?"

Wang Zhonglei was stunned: "So many."

"10 points is not much. I directed other films and the profit was at least 10 points."

Chen Cheng said.

"It's still too much. We can only accept 5 points at most. If it's 10 points, you have to vote too."

"I won't vote."

Chen Cheng shook his head.

It’s not that Chen Cheng has no money.

Even though he had money, Chen Cheng would not invest.

It’s not that Chen Cheng doesn’t want to vote.

What Chen Cheng wanted to see was their attitude.

"Director Chen, if you don't invest, you'll want 10 points. You're making it very difficult for me."

Wang Zhonglei was very hesitant.

Chen Cheng said, "Boss Wang, if it's difficult, just ignore what I said."

"How about this, Chen Cheng, let's make a bet. As long as the box office reaches more than 3 million, then we can give you a 10% share."

"Do not."

Chen Cheng still shook his head.

Although he knows.

It is customary to sign a bet agreement.

But Chen Cheng refused to sign with him.

It’s not that Chen Cheng can’t do this.

Even if he could do it, Chen Cheng was unwilling to sign.

This is a matter of principle and attitude.

This is more related to the issue of how Chen Cheng and Huayi will deal with each other in the future.

"Director Chen, you neither invest nor bet, this..."

Wang Zhonglei was extremely conflicted.

"Director Chen, have you read the script of our play?"

"You didn't even give it to me, how can I see it?"

"So what do you think of our film?"

"is acceptable."

"I……"

Wang Zhonglei has not made up his mind.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Boss Wang, let's put it this way. You can think about it carefully and also consider other directors."

Without saying much, Chen Cheng left.

(End of this chapter)