Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 291 Encirclement and Powerful Offensive

After the new year, the crew gathered again and started the subsequent filming.

At the same time, Zhang Li was also holding a preliminary preparation meeting for "The New Three Kingdoms".

The new versions of the four great classics are basically based on the model of film studio + TV station + film and television company.

For example, "The New Three Kingdoms" was a collaboration between Xi'an Film Studio and Shaanxi TV Station. The film and television company is a less well-known enterprise called Xishi Qujiang Film.

If Chen Linfeng saw it, he would definitely recognize it.

This is the company that filmed the "The Great Qin Empire" series in the previous life. I guess they failed to obtain the copyright of the former's novel, so they took over the filming of "The New Three Kingdoms".

CCTV basically did not participate in the new editions of the four great classics, but the various film studios were very active.

The main reason is that I saw Longlin eat meat in recent years, so I wanted to give it a try.

As practitioners in the film industry, they somewhat underestimate the difficulty of TV series production, and believe that as long as they work hard, they can be as prosperous as Xiao Chen.

It is easy to understand why they brought it to TV stations, as it is for distribution.

Although film and television production companies don’t dare to think that they can easily reach Xiao Chen’s level, they still have the courage to make a profit with the support of the four great classics.

In short, the goal should be set higher and the slogan should be louder.

"Our goal is to create a high-quality TV series with a large investment, and we must not let The Great Tang Empire take the cake."

"Yes, all standards are aligned with The Great Tang Empire. Director Zhang Li, we are all optimistic about you."

"That's right, it's just that Xiao Chen is missing. In fact, in terms of the number of stars alone, it's no less than The Great Tang Empire. Director Zhang Li, everything depends on you."

The investors were full of confidence and threw this heavy burden on Zhang Li.

"No problem. As long as the bosses can give their full support, I will definitely do my best."

"it is good!"

“I want this energy!”

Zhang Li himself was also a little excited. Who doesn’t have the confidence of a big director?

As a Chinese man, it is hard not to like the Three Kingdoms theme.

Who else but me can create greater glory?

……

"New Red Mansion".

"Director Hu Mei, I heard that Xiao Chen is currently filming his last TV series. We can't let him win the annual ratings for the second consecutive year, or else that will be disastrous."

"Yes, ever since he entered the film and television industry, the TV series he starred in have topped the ratings every year. If he is really given an unbeatable reputation, where would we seniors put our faces?"

The people who were cheering Hu Mei on were the leaders of Yenching TV and Wang Zhonglei of Huayi.

As one of the producers, these two companies are both locals from Yanjing.

The other one, needless to say, was Huaying Studio. Given the good relationship between their boss and Xiao Chen, they didn't say much.

But there is also an obvious sign of recognition.

Seeing that Xiao Chen is about to ascend to the altar, some people will hope to pull him down.

Hu Mei said seriously, "I will devote my greatest energy to this drama, so don't worry."

……

"New Water Margin".

Also the director of "The Great Tang Empire" (second half), Zhang Jianya expressed his attitude to Oriental TV and Shenying Studio.

"We don't have as much resources as the other two, but to be honest, the old "Water Margin" is relatively the weakest. The public will be more receptive to new dramas, and we also have our advantages."

……

"New Journey to the West".

Zhang Jizhong...

Never mind, this one isn't a threat.

In general, the new versions of the four great classics have formed a siege against Chen Linfeng's "Reply 1990".

Everyone vowed to suppress Xiao Chen's arrogance.

However, for TV drama production companies, they feel very uncomfortable.

We are not dead yet, we need you to help us choose Xiao Chen.

This wave, this wave of evil tigers has not been eliminated yet, and the wolves have already arrived.

Chen Linfeng also heard some news and knew that several new dramas were using him as a tool to boost morale.

He was not angry, but found it a little funny.

I have to say, I feel a little secretly happy about thinking of myself as a big devil.

Although it is currently only in the field of TV dramas, it will happen in the film industry sooner or later.

As for Chen Linfeng, he actually hopes that domestic TV dramas can gain momentum.

If the remakes of the four great classics can be of higher quality than their predecessors and surpass them to win the ratings championship, then their value will be higher, right?

Well, let’s exclude “New Journey to the West” here. According to the news received, it is estimated that it will still be as miserable as before.

"Hey, Xiaolong, your smile is meant to be a knowing smile, and a slight smile. What's with that silly grin of yours? Tone it down."

While Chen Linfeng was thinking about something, he did not forget to keep an eye on the situation on the scene.

One shot completed.

Taking advantage of the gap, Zhang Yuan walked over, rubbing his hands.

"Director Chen, can I ask you something?"

"Well, ask." Chen Linfeng is still very kind to his long-time fans. His directing style rarely has the tyrannical side. Even if he is really angry, he can still suppress his emotions.

"It's like this, I heard that the new book is going to be released, can I ask approximately when it will be released? I've joined several book clubs and they're all asking, but they're not sure about the exact time."

"Ah, this," Chen Linfeng thought of the novel he had not finished writing.

Calculating the time, the book will probably be finished by the end of this month. If we wait for the urgent translation, it will probably be around April or May.

“Maybe closer to May.”

"Ah? It takes so long, not to mention March or April." Zhang Yuan was very disappointed.

"It's April and May is approaching. This time it's a global release, so we need to leave some time for translation and typesetting abroad."

"Oh, I see." Zhang Yuan understood.

"Try not to tell anyone about this. After all, it's not 100% certain."

"Yeah, I know."

Chen Linfeng was in the crew, and while filming, he also squeezed out time to write novels.

Even when I occasionally secretly dated Sissi, I would think about the plot from time to time, and in the end it often turned into a plot sharing and discussion session between the author and the female readers.

Of course, there are also many examples of people sharing things in bed together.

Chen Linfeng’s time calculation was quite accurate. On the 20th, the novel was officially completed.

He sent the manuscript to Zheng Yuling, asking her to help proofread and review it. If there were no problems, it could be sent to other countries and regions.

Zheng Yuling urgently convened a group of people and spent two days going through the entire book, and basically found no major problems.

"Some typos have been corrected, and a few minor plot bugs have been marked. Take a look. If they are not intentional, I have also provided suggestions for revisions."

At this time, Chen Linfeng was already in Hollywood, answering the phone while opening the attachment in the email.

"Well, I saw it, there's nothing wrong with the changes."

Chen Linfeng quickly scanned it and confirmed that it was correct.

He then asked, "Sister Xiaoling, do you think there are any problems with the overall plot of this third book?"

Zheng Yuling tilted her head and thought for a while, "No, I think it's pretty good. You know, I've never been that interested in the subject matter of this series, I'm just talking about the overall logic.

However, the editors who watched it with me were very excited, almost like a gorilla beating its chest. "

"Really? That's good. The publicity is so large-scale that I'm a little worried that something might go wrong."

Zheng Yuling said curiously, "Xiaofeng, you are still worried. It's rare. Don't worry, it's okay. Even from my perspective, your divergent ideas about those movies and stories are very innovative."

"Well, I feel much more relieved."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Linfeng looked through the news about Emily Ken.

That's why he was getting a little worried, it was really getting too big.

Almost all mainstream media in the United States have reported that the third book of "Infinite World" will be released soon.

As Chen Linfeng finished writing the book as expected, the frequency of media reports has slightly increased in the past two days.

They can find every promotional angle.

A common routine is that when reporting news in the fields of film, television, literature, or even news in fields that are not related at all, they will find some inexplicable reason to bring Chen into the picture, and then mention the news of the release of his new book in passing.

The Oscars are about to be awarded, so let me mention Chen;

There was a screenwriter strike in Hollywood before, so let me mention Chen;

The latest developments in China are good, let me mention Chen;

There was a problem with Emily Ken's education, so we have to mention Chen.

Others directly reported Chen Linfeng's life and deeds, giving him another wave of publicity.

Needless to say, as for literary media, just after the Chinese New Year, when compiling the best-selling books of the previous year, Chen's works were the focus of introduction.

Facebook even released the news directly on the front page with large fonts.

You know, the agreement between Chen Linfeng and Zuckerberg would not allow Facebook to go to this extent.

Given Zuckerberg's personality, it would be good enough if he could continue to keep his word and continue to advertise for him.

The advertising contract that was signed previously has now made Facebook lose money.

This means losing money for capitalists.

Chen Linfeng immediately sensed this large-scale advertising offensive when he first arrived at Emilyken.

Pete said this was just routine operation.

Before the new Harry Potter book was released, each one was no smaller in scale than this one.

Chen Linfeng was astonished. No wonder "Harry Potter" could easily sell hundreds of millions of copies in these years.

However, the main purpose of his visit this time was not to promote his new book, and the formal promotional activities have not yet begun.

Chen Linfeng went to Hollywood mainly to participate in the Oscar awards ceremony.

As the leading actress (even if she is just there to make up the numbers), it is natural for Liu Xixi to walk the red carpet openly.

The evening of the 24st.

Chen Linfeng smiled as he watched "No Country for Old Men" win the Best Adapted Screenplay, while the Best Foreign Language Film award went to an Austrian film.

Afterwards, Pitt watched with a unhappy look on his face as "No Country for Old Men" won the Best Picture Award.

Harvey Weinstein began to show his influence on the Oscars. Even though Pitt was the second generation of Disney and worked hard on public relations, it still fell short.

Chen Linfeng consoled him, "This is my first movie as a producer, and it received three Oscar nominations. The box office has already recovered its costs, which is already pretty good."

"Oh, I can only accept this fact." After all, Pete had experienced intrigue since he was a child, so no matter what he thought in his heart, he seemed to recover quickly on the surface.

(End of this chapter)