After all of them were reborn, who would still be an actor?

Chapter 608: Crazy Gambling!

"Currently, 30 directors have joined Plan C. I'm sure you've already noticed that this plan was inspired by Huayi Brothers' Plan H!"

"Huayi's slogan for launching Plan H is to implement the spirit of the film revolution more deeply and continuously explore new possibilities for Chinese-language films. Plan C's slogan is similar to Huayi's, to create a new trend of Sino-Korean co-productions and to open up a new storm for Chinese and Korean filmmakers!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the giant screen behind Li Mingyang lit up, and posters of thirty movies appeared scrolling.

All of them are Korean movies!
It was promised to be a Sino-Korean co-production, but there is no Dongda movie!

"Fuck! Is Li Mingyang going to get into a fight with the others?"

"We are incompatible to begin with, so let's fight! Big news!"

"Li Mingyang's status is different now. He is doing well in Korea. Why should he invest money in Dongda Films?"

“Awesome plus!”

"I knew this guy had a problem with his stance when he was at the exchange meeting. I didn't expect him to change sides right away."

"If you don't turn against me, you can't fight back!"

"Why do these movies look familiar? Lee Jung-jae, Jun Ji-hyun, Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Jung-min, Lee Byung-hun, Song Kang-ho, Jeon Do-yeon, this is a collection of the most popular people in Korean entertainment!"

Just as the media in the audience were whispering in surprise, a Korean reporter stood up.

"Director Li, are you involved in Plan C?"

The arranged reporters began to ask questions, and Li Mingyang waved his hand, "I have been very successful in the Sino-Korean film market, and I don't need the support of the Sino-Korean co-production plan C. Plan C is specifically for Chinese and Korean filmmakers."

"As far as I know, there are not that many Sino-Korean co-production projects in Dongda at present, and there is a limit on the number of Korean imported films. How many of these Korean films can enter the Dongda market?"

"China-Korea co-production is not just for the market, nor should it be limited to Korean directors. The cooperation model should not be confined to a single form, but should be extended to directors, artists, behind-the-scenes teams, scripts and other multi-level cooperation. Only when both sides get what they need and show their strengths can they go further!"

Li Mingyang was talking excitedly and waved his hand to ask the reporter to stop for a moment.

"The list of films in Plan C is only temporary. Most films are mainly based on investment and supplemented by manpower. In the future, there will be many films of different types and different cooperation models. I said I would invest 2 billion, but now I haven't even used half of it. I look forward to cooperating with more filmmakers, whether they are from the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Korea, I treat them all equally!"

"I will not steal anyone's fruit, nor will I target anyone. I have been through the rain, and everyone can get the fairness they want most!"

"Whether it's an art film, I made my debut by making art films, or a commercial film, I accept it! It doesn't matter whether it makes money or not!"

"I have only one goal! That is to make a significant contribution to the cultural exchange of Chinese and Korean films and to build a bridge for the cultural exchange of Chinese and Korean films. Two billion is not my limit, nor is it the limit of Chinese and Korean films!"

"I have finished what I have to say. You can continue asking questions."

The reporter from Smecta was moved, tears welled up in his eyes, he looked at the cheat sheet with tears in his eyes and continued to ask questions.

"Director Li, when will your Sino-Korean co-production Miss start filming?"

"What Miss? I have never received this project."

Li Mingyang lied with his eyes open, shocking the reporters present.

"Director Li, how far have your two Sino-US co-productions, New World and One Punch Man, progressed? When will they start shooting?"

Li Mingyang waved his hand and said, "These two projects have nothing to do with me."

There was a commotion in the audience. Li Mingyang was not going to admit it!
It not only offends China Film, but also the other two producers, Fox and Universal!
"What about the Three-Body Project? This project should be related to you, right?"

"The third-party film company wanted to add a new director, Zhang Yimou, to shoot with me, but I refused. Since they trust Zhang Yimou, let Zhang Yimou make the decision alone. I can't afford to offend him, but I can afford to avoid him."

Everyone in the room was in uproar!

The reporters finally understood why Li Mingyang refused to admit it.

The relationship is still caused by the Three-Body Problem.

It is not surprising that problems arise in big projects in the film industry, and adding directors is actually very common.

But Li Mingyang’s attitude was very clear: no cooperation, no compromise, and no playing anymore!
……

The China-Korea film and television cultural exchange hosted by Huashu Entertainment has just ended.

The change of director in The Three-Body Problem immediately became a hot topic.

Li Mingyang was kicked out, causing an uproar on the entire Internet.

Zhang Yimou becomes the new director of The Three-Body Problem, shocking countless people!
Zhang Yimou's box office appeal has weakened a lot in recent years, but he is indeed the number one director in China. Many netizens recognize Zhang Yimou's "The Three-Body Problem" and are looking forward to its release.

However, surprisingly, LeTV Pictures, one of the producers of The Three-Body Problem, took the initiative to refute the rumor, saying that the change of director of The Three-Body Problem was completely false.

The director of The Three-Body Problem is still Li Mingyang!

This farce was quickly resolved thanks to LeTV Pictures' efficient public relations.

This operation shocked the industry.

What everyone can't understand is why LeTV Pictures didn't give the hot project "The Three-Body Problem" to Zhang Yimou, who had just joined the company.

Instead, he continued to let Li Mingyang operate.

This is not the first or second time that Lao Jia has complained about Li Mingyang in public.

The aftermath had not yet subsided, and the next day Li Mingyang was invited to attend the General Administration’s film symposium as an external director of CJ.

The conference brought together some of the best filmmakers in the country.

And Li Mingyang is considered an outsider.

Seeing Li Mingyang isolated on the edge, Feng Kuzi felt so happy.

What surprised him was that Li Mingyang was so talkative and good at making excuses.

When Plan C was announced yesterday, they clearly refused to acknowledge the film contract with China Film.

But today he changed his tune.

He said that he was giving opportunities to other domestic directors. He would not participate in the Miss movie. The General Administration had a candidate, and he could discuss all matters of cooperation with Li Meijin.

The two projects are New World and One Punch Man.

Although "New World" has been filmed before, it can still be filmed as an American version, but Li Mingyang does not have the time to do so, nor does he want to go to America to film it, as American filming is too slow.

The same goes for One Punch Man, he refused to go to America to film.

China Film Group is a subordinate unit of the General Administration.

The top leaders didn't want to talk directly, so they asked Zuoshandiao to be in charge of the communication and left first.

Zuoshandiao spoke frankly, saying that Hollywood projects can wait, but they cannot be canceled.

Li Mingyang was well prepared. He took a pen and paper, tapped a calculator, and did the math in front of everyone.

He can invest in unlimited movies in Korea, and nine out of ten of them will make money, gaining both fame and fortune. Why would he go to Hollywood?

"Do you really think that Korean Entertainment is owned by your family?" Zuoshandiao laughed angrily.

"I have connections, channels, and money." Li Mingyang threw the pen on the table. "Hollywood is a complete waste of my time. I told you last time that my decision was correct. Don't bluff me. Sino-Korean co-production is the general trend. It's also zzzq for me to go to Korea!"

"You are too young. You really think she is so kind. Without me protecting you, how can you live so freely in Korea?"

"Forget it! A low-budget romantic comedy can't even be shown in mainland China, what are you protecting? If Li Meijin had looked at the big market in the Middle East and saw that my movie couldn't be shown in mainland China, I would have been screwed."

Zuoshandiao was speechless after being rebuked.

Yu Dong was so happy to see his old boss speechless after being criticized, but as a lackey, he kept a straight face and said seriously, "Director Li, pay attention to your attitude and be grateful. China Film Group has contributed to all your projects. Without China Film Group scheduling your films and subsidizing your ticket sales, how could you have two movies that grossed over 1 billion yuan?"

"Don't ask what I can give you, think about what you can give." Li Mingyang shook his head and said, "I can't fight for you. Don't talk to me in an official tone. I'm just an ordinary person who likes movies. I have thousands of people under me. If I don't fight for you, they will all starve."

The whole place was silent. Li Mingyang was not alone. If he was the only one, it would be easy to deal with.

Li Mingyang represents the entire Huahua Entertainment, a giant who alone supports a multinational film and television company with thousands of employees.

Others run outsourced studio assembly lines.

He runs a business and develops an internal circulation film industry... In terms of the number of people alone, it is already as big as China Film Group.

The level of special effects production of Pangu ranks among the top five in Korea and is firmly ranked first in China.

Zuoshandiao is now a little helpless towards Li Mingyang because his identity as an external director of CJ is very tricky.

"Traitor! You are a disgrace to the filmmakers of Dongda University!" Seeing that his good brother didn't say anything, Feng Kuazi immediately opened fire!
"Must-have." Li Mingyang responded calmly and indifferently.

"Kid, don't think you can act like a millionaire just because you have some achievements. You are just lucky. I want to see how you die in the future!"

"I'm young, you will definitely die before me." Li Mingyang said with a smile.

Seeing the two people quarreling with each other, others began to persuade them, but instead of trying to calm them down, they added fuel to the fire.

"My dear brother, Director Feng is your senior after all. How could you curse him to die early? Apologize now." Jiang Wen said earnestly.

"Director Feng, don't be so angry. Li Mingyang is young and hot-tempered. What if he beats you up again? We old bones can't save you! I helped you stop him last time, and my chest still hurts a little." Er Dongshen said exaggeratedly, covering his chest.

Bang!
Feng Kuazi slammed the table and stood up, pointing at Li Mingyang's nose and cursing across the long table, "Fuck you, I'm standing right here, if you dare to touch me, just try."

Li Mingyang stood up suddenly. Jiang Wen quickly stopped him and whispered, "This is the General Administration. You better be quiet... It won't be too late to beat him up after we get out of here."

What a great idea!

Li Mingyang was pushed down, and Feng Kuazi sneered, "What a bully, you are just a coward. If you dare to touch me today, I will respect you as a man."

Feng Kuzi became more and more excited as he spoke. The exchange meeting was an accident. This was a symposium of the General Administration. Feng Kuzi felt at ease, otherwise he would not have come.

Li Mingyang looked at the two newly-filled porcelain front teeth in Feng Kuzi's mouth, which were more conspicuous than the white spots on his face and particularly abrupt. "Brother, what's wrong with Feng Kuzi? Why is he so fond of bragging now? The box office is a mess, and all he has left is bragging. If I want to be as embarrassing as him in the future, I'd better find a piece of tofu and hit myself to death!"

"Fuck you, I'm also a billion-dollar director, and my total box office is higher than yours! How did you get that box office? Don't you have any idea? You rely on the results from ticket subsidies and you're so proud of yourself. You're a trash, a traitor!" Feng Kuzi pointed at Li Mingyang and cursed.

It was not until this time that everyone suddenly realized that Feng Kuzi was also a billion-dollar director, but Li Mingyang was too talented, and the double billion result was really too explosive.

"A billion-dollar director is your upper limit, but it's just the lower limit for me."

Feng Kuzi's eyes widened in anger, and he slammed the table and yelled, "Li Houzi, stop talking nonsense. Without Cat's Eye, you are nothing."

"Haha, why do you still want to challenge me?" Li Mingyang said as he looked at Zuoshandiao and ignored Feng Kuazi.

It was this one look that made Feng Kuazi break down his defense again.

"I'll hit you if you want, damn it, I'm not afraid of you!"

1942 has already been filmed and has received extremely high reviews from internal audiences. It is a movie that breaks the rules.

This is the movie that Feng Kuzi dreamed of making and made for himself. It is not a bad movie. On the contrary, it is a very profound and excellent movie.

There are many famous memes in it.

For example, the old boss played by Lao Zhang said confidently on the way to escape famine:
"I know how to turn a poor man into a landlord. Within ten years, I will be the landlord."

This scene gave rise to a famous meme: "Your uncle is still your uncle."

And Xiao Ri's offensive methods are so vicious, distributing food to the victims...

This is about Guo’s army. However, history is always a boomerang.

What's wrong with the people suffering?
The confidence that Feng Kuazi had in fighting came from the confidence given to him in 1942.

Besides, Lee Myung-yang’s Seoul Spring has not been filmed yet.

It is basically impossible for Seoul Spring to compete with 1942. Firstly, time does not allow it, and secondly, it will not pass the review.

This movie is banned not only in China but also in Korea!
It was a difficult film! There were quite a few characters involved, and most importantly, the legendary Quan Xiaojiang was still alive.

Chinese and Korean directors are envious and jealous of the theme of Seoul Spring, and they wish they could replace it!
“Brother, Feng Kuazi is quite insidious! He knows that my Seoul Spring has not been filmed yet and I can’t compete with him, but he is just barking like a mad dog.” Li Mingyang laughed.

Jiang Wen touched his face and said, "You can argue with Feng Kuazi, but why do you always keep pointing at me?"

"You are the one who called for a fight, and you are the one who didn't want to fight. You are a cowardly rubbish! Go back to Korea right now! Traitor dog!"

Li Mingyang grinned, "Brother, was Feng Kuazi such a mad dog before? I forgave him, but he still wanted to die like crazy."

Li Mingyang stood up, raised his hands, and looked around at everyone. "Everyone has seen that it was Feng Kuzi who asked for his own death. Don't make up your mind. We are not competing in global box office or copyright income, because you can't beat me!"

"I respect the elderly, so I'll give way to you. Just compare the local box office of 1942 and Seoul Spring."

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then they started whispering to each other, no one understood.

"Director Li, what do you mean by their respective domestic box office figures, the mainland box office of 1942 and the Korean box office of Seoul Spring?" Jiang Wen asked puzzledly.

"Ah."

Li Mingyang nodded in acknowledgment, and Jiang Wen immediately shook his head and said, "What the hell is this? The size of the film market is different. In Korea, a movie with a box office of over 100 million can rank among the top few of the year, and even win the annual championship if it happens. But a movie with a box office of over 100 million can't even rank among the top 30 in China! Even if Director Feng is a jerk, he can't fail to get a box office of 200 or 300 million! This is a sure loss. How can you win? Don't be confused, brother!"

When Feng Kuazi heard this, he was very unhappy.

"Jiang Wen, what are you talking about? Which gang are you from? Li Mingyang is looking for death, why are you forcing him?" Feng Kuazi slammed the table, "Okay! I bet you, don't be a fucking coward!"

How could Li Mingyang retreat? This was the plan he had set up.

Unexpectedly, Feng Kuazi really fell into the trap.

"You don't have the guts to gamble with me..."

Feng Kuazi sneered and wanted to bet 100 million right away.

Li Mingyang hesitated and didn't answer.

Feng Kuzi pointed at Li Mingyang and shouted, "Look everyone, this is the true face of Li Houzi. He is just bluffing. He has no confidence at all. He is more cowardly than anyone else!"

Li Mingyang looked at Feng Kuazi who was like a mad dog, and suddenly wanted to beat this guy up. It was such a pity that he didn't beat him last time!
"One hundred million is just a number to me, but it's your life. What if you lose the bet and want to jump off the building? How about this! If you win, I'll give you one hundred million. If you lose, just give me one dollar, kneel down and pour me tea, and admit your mistake."

"Li Houzi, you are still trying to scare me. Okay! I'll make a bet with you! Everyone present today is a witness." Feng Kuzi shouted.

Li Mingyang looked at Zuoshandiao, "Boss Han, what do you think?"

The real boss is the mountain eagle.

For a moment, everyone looked at Zuo Shandiao who was sitting in the second row at the top.

After hesitating for a long time, Zuo Shandiao drank up the tea in the cup and said with a cold look in his eyes: "You want to gamble, okay!"

"Whoever loses and doesn't admit it will no longer be a member of the Dongda Film Academy!"

This sentence was obviously directed at Li Mingyang.

Because no matter how you look at this bet, 1942 is bound to win!
……

A courtyard house in Yanbei.

"Brother, you are too arrogant! The gap between the Chinese and Korean film markets is too big. You can't win!"

Jiang Wen sighed, looked worried, and drank a small cup of white wine.

"You know what kind of person Feng Kuzi is. He is a cowardly gangster. He won't gamble unless he is sure of winning."

"He has done so many bad things, are you afraid that you won't have a chance to retaliate? You are just too impulsive, I can't stop you!"

The character of domestic directors is inferior to that of others, no different from that of Koreans.

Comparing the worst! Chinese entertainment has never been willing to lag behind.

It was only after the arrival of Internet capital that directors in the industry began to restrain themselves.

Of course, it's just restraint.

It's just done more covertly.

(End of this chapter)