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Chapter 87 If not for the female stars, who would invest in movies? !

Chapter 87 (5k subscription required) If not for the female stars, who would invest in movies? !
A few days before going to Hong Kong, Tang Wen was discussing new film and television projects.

The dinner after the Golden Rooster Awards was not in vain.

He said at the dinner table that if anyone needed money, they could come to him.

This news reached the ears of Li Dawei, a director who was also nominated for the Golden Rooster Award.

As a young director from a performing arts family, Li Dawei has extensive connections.

His mother also graduated from Beijing Film Academy and is a veteran director with rich experience.

A big project is being prepared for him recently.

The reason why we prepared it for him was because we wanted him to be the director.

If the film goes well, Li Dawei's status in the circle will be further improved.

Become a young director with representative works.

In order to ensure quality, his mother Liu Guoquan will follow the crew throughout the process.

This drama is adapted from a famous novel and is quite well-known. To strive for perfection and produce a high-quality drama requires a lot of investment.

Build a mansion in real scene, customize gorgeous clothes, plant a sea of flowers in advance...

The cost is at least 2000 million.

Investors have money, but they won't put all their money on one play.

If it fails, it will take the company two years to recover.

Li Dawei told his mother what Tang Wen said and handed the script to Blue Star Entertainment.

Blue Star Entertainment.

Reception room.

Tang Wen met Li Dawei and his mother Liu Guoquan.

"Teacher Liu, Senior Brother Li, please take a seat."

The entertainment industry is a circle, and all three of them graduated from Beijing Film Academy.

After a few polite words, Tang Wen looked at the script and said, "The Golden Age, a novel by Mr. Zhang Henshui. I remember that a TV series was also filmed in Taiwan a few years ago?"

The play didn't make much of a splash, so the investors may not make a profit.

Li Dawei was a little impatient and glanced at his mother.

Seeing that she remained calm, he managed to keep his temper.

Tang Wen flipped through the script: "The changes are quite big, what's the budget?"

Liu Guoquan said slowly: "We invested 10 million, and we still need another 10 million."

"The cost is 20 million."

"Director Tang, rest assured. This will be a masterpiece that can be broadcast repeatedly."

Liu Guoquan is one of the screenwriters. She has a lot of say in this project and immediately outlined the concept of a high-quality drama.

Tang Wen agreed with her.

But if he wants to promote his own people, he needs to fight for the right to speak.

So, knowing that Li Dawei was going to be the director, Liu Guoquan wanted to help his son get to the top.

He deliberately said: "Teacher Liu, if you come to direct, I think you can implement the concept of a quality drama throughout the entire play."

Li Dawei couldn't hold it in any longer: "Director Tang, I am the director of this play."

"Oh?" Tang Wen raised his eyebrows slightly.

Small action, deep damage.

Li Dawei hesitated to speak. If Tang Wen wasn't so famous, he would have wanted to start a fight.

Liu Guoquan glanced at his silly son: "Can't you see? They are just provoking you."

You are ten years older than him.

She coughed and said, "I will follow the group from beginning to end."

"That's good, co-directing is more secure!"

Li Dawei blushed and then turned pale: "Director Tang, I am alone..."

Liu Guoquan stopped him from saying anything else with a look.

She is a director and has the final say in the crew and in front of her son.

"Director Tang wants to invest?"

"The premise of investment is to see security. When selling a film, whether you are the director or Senior Brother Li is the director, the price will be different, right?"

Liu Guoquan was silent for a moment and winked at his son.

Li Dawei left the room unwillingly.

Liu Guoquan: "Director Tang, let's be frank. I'm 56 years old and I only have this one son. I have to help him."

Tang Wen's face was serious: "It's not easy to pass the TV station's film purchasing department."

"Director Tang, please tell me what conditions you have."

At this point, he stopped hiding anything: "Have the actors been decided? What about the copyright?"

"We have to audition the actresses, and we are in contact with Chen Kun for the actor. The copyright will be divided according to the investment ratio."

This is what Tang Wen wanted to hear. He wanted to get the biggest share. "I understand that you want to help Senior Brother Li. How about you take a step back on the investment?"

Liu Guoquan frowned: "The budget of 2000 million cannot be reduced any further. If it is reduced any further, the quality cannot be guaranteed."

"That's not what I meant. How much do you want to contribute?"

"We and Qiangshi Media invested 1000 million yuan in total, accounting for half of the total."

"too much."

"Ah?" Liu Guoquan's expression was moved.

Tang Wen played with the Ru porcelain teacup in his hand: "If you guys throw so much money, it will be meaningless."

Liu Guoquan was surprised: "So what do you mean?"

"I will invest 1500 million yuan, and you will invest 500 million yuan. The final editing rights belong to me. I will get China Film Group to invest in the film, and I guarantee that when the film is sold, even if your name is not listed as the director, it can still be sold at a high price."

Liu Guoquan felt it was a bit absurd.

She felt that it was a blessing that Tang Wen could invest 500 million.

As a result, just after reading a script, he dared to invest 1500 million?
Tang Wen: "It not only reduces your financial pressure, but also helps support Senior Brother Li and guarantees future profits. It's a win-win for you all."

"Director Tang, aren't you afraid of losing money? 1500 million is not a small amount!"

Tang Wen smiled: "My movie was released in the United States last week, and the box office on the first day was over 2000 million US dollars."

Liu Guoquan: How can all of it be yours?

“My portion of the first day’s box office revenue is enough to film The Golden Age twice.

Moreover, the final editing rights are in my hands.

If I am really not satisfied with your finished film, I will cut another version myself."

Liu Guoquan opened his mouth but no sound came out, and his eyes inexplicably showed a bit more respect: Is this the strength of an international director?
Final cut rights, sounds fresh too.

This is standard practice in Hollywood.

Tang Wen is not only the director of his films, but also the first producer.

The most important thing for a producer is the final editing right.

"Also, I won't interfere with the male lead. The selection of the three female leads must be approved by me."

Liu Guoquan looked as if he had expected it.

However, I'm used to it.

If not for the female stars, who would invest in movies?

"The actress cannot deviate too much from the character's image."

"You agreed?"

"I personally am willing to do so, but I still need to discuss it with the company."

"Well, wait for good news from Teacher Liu."

In this drama, Liu Guoquan is the core character.

She also has the final say in the crew.

After Liu Guoquan said goodbye, he returned to the car and talked to his son.

Li Dawei, who is worth less than a million, had a look of jealousy in his eyes: "Mom, I want to go to Hollywood in the future too."

Liu Guoquan slapped him on the head and said, "Can you direct this drama without me?

Back to Hollywood!

That's a place that even Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige can't squeeze into."

"He, Tang Wen, is younger than me."

"He is a genius, aren't you? Even your mother and I can't compare to him."

"We have to listen to him when choosing the female lead?"

"Put aside your little thoughts. As long as this play becomes popular, you can find any kind of woman you want."

Li Dawei muttered a few words, and Jiang Qinqin's beautiful face flashed through his mind.

What a pity, Qinqin, I can’t arrange for the female lead.

Senior Brother Li felt a little heartbroken.

Two days passed.

Liu Guoquan sent a message: "Qiangshi Media CEO You is willing to give up his 2 million investment share."

Zhang Ran and the negotiation team talked with Qiangshi Media for two days.

In the end, Blue Star Entertainment invested 1200 million, accounting for 60% of the shares, and Qiangshi invested 800 million, accounting for 40%.

The subsequent copyright will be jointly operated by both parties.

Of the 1200 million from Blue Star Entertainment, million went to China Film Group and million to Shanghai Film Group.

Tang Wen would not give gifts to Mr. Han or Mr. Ren, but he would give them money-making projects.

These high-quality film and television dramas can be truly transformed into leadership achievements!

The money that Blue Star Entertainment invested in "The Story of a Noble Family" came from the third round of profits from "The Sky of 18 Years Old".

The crew of "Gold Powder" has been established, and there is a lot of preliminary work to be done.

The casting will have to wait until after the new year.

Tang Wen called Ning Hao, who was shooting a commercial, and arranged for him to join the crew as assistant director.

Ning Hao is devoted to making movies, but he knows how to be flexible.

A TV series with a cost of 20 million.

How much experience can you gain after taking the photo?
The production of "Snow Goddess Dragon" has also reached the late stage.

According to the progress, the sales ability of China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group is taken into account.

It is estimated that it will become the opening drama of a certain TV station next year.

In the next two days, Tang Wen operated at his extreme limit.

During the day, I accompany Dong Xuan at school.

In the evening, go find Yu Feihong.

Just across the wall, the fun is heart-pounding.

The next day, I made an appointment with Gao Yuanyuan to drive to the outskirts of Beijing to see the red leaves, and we had a barbecue together.

As for Li Xiaoran, she had eaten too much seafood recently and felt a little hurt, so she went home to accompany her parents.

In the evening, Tang Wen flew to the Magic City.

I went to Shanghai Film Studio for a meal first, and then comforted Tang Wei in the evening.

Early in the morning of the third day, he landed in Hong Kong with bodyguards.

It’s fun to exercise with a woman.

But talking about love is really tiring.

I just got off the plane and haven't found anyone to pick me up yet.

The Hong Kong reporters spotted him and rushed over like a wild dog.

"Director Tang, are you here in Hong Kong for Wang Zuxian?"

"Director Tang, what is your relationship with Wang Zuxian? Is she pregnant?"

Tang Wen: ...I don’t even have her phone number, how would I know.

“Is “Ten Years” the love song between you and Wang Zuxian? What happened ten years ago?”

Tang Wen couldn't hold it in any longer: "Ten years ago, I was nine years old! Big brother!"

The Hong Kong reporter seemed to have heard the truth:

“It turns out that we fell in love when we were nine years old!

When you were nine years old, you watched Wang Zuxian's movies and were amazed by them. Now your dream has come true, right?"

What the hell!
Eating wire to make a strainer - you are really good at weaving!
The bodyguards protected him on both sides and walked out with difficulty. "Director Tang, please make way, please make way."

A team of men in black forcefully pushed aside the reporters and escorted Tang Wen out of the airport.

"Ms. Huo, thank you very much!"

"Director Tang, you're welcome. This was all arranged by Boss Yang."

Sitting in the stretched sedan, the car started slowly.

Reporters ran after him, banging on the windows frantically.

"Hong Kong entertainment reporters are really dedicated to their work."

"Director Tang, please forgive me for making a fool of myself." Huo Wenxi poured a cup of tea and handed it over.

"I understand. If I wasn't the protagonist, I would also be willing to read the news they made up."

Huo Wenxi laughed and said, "Director Tang is very magnanimous! I've been bullied by them before, and I almost wanted to fight them with a kitchen knife!"

The car stopped at the InterContinental Hotel Hong Kong.

Huo Wenxi escorted Tang Wen in: "Boss Yang has arranged a room. You take a rest. I'll pick you up in the afternoon and we'll have dinner together in the evening."

"Mr. Yang, thank you for your concern. Thank you Miss Huo for accompanying me."

"You're welcome."

When the hotel manager appeared in front of Tang Wen with his private butler, driver, and service staff.

He realized that he was staying in the presidential suite today.

Sure enough, the waiter took the lead and pressed the button for the exclusive elevator.

Many celebrities have stayed in the presidential suite of InterContinental Hotel Hong Kong.

The Queen, Tom Cruise, Schwarzenegger...

Tang Wen thought it was unnecessary.

HK$87,000 a night.

In 01, the Hong Kong dollar was slightly more valuable than the RMB.

Therefore, it costs Tang Wen nearly 10 yuan to stay here for one night.

I don’t know what Mr. Yang from Emperor Entertainment Group is planning.

It was arranged so luxuriously from the beginning.

The money has not been spent wisely.

Didn’t Twins from your company debut?

"Sir, we have arrived at the 16th floor."

Led by his personal butler, Tang Wen walked around the house.

With an area of more than 650 square meters, it is definitely a luxurious house among luxurious houses in Hong Kong.

“Nice view.”

The viewing balcony offers a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

In this scene, there is a glass curtain wall, but there is no beauty in front of the glass curtain wall!
What a waste.

There are five rooms in total.

Tang Wen pointed to the other four rooms and said to bodyguards Zhao Cheng and Li Hu, "Pick any one you want, one for each of you."

"Thank you, Mr. Tang. From a safety perspective, it's best for us to stay in the rooms outside. The security measures outside are in place. We need to focus on the corridors and elevators."

"That's fine, thank you for your hard work."

"It should."

Zhao Cheng and Li Hu booked rooms on different floors.

They were recommended by General Han’s old comrade-in-arms, and they are well known to the country. The country has helped test them more than once.

Strictly selected by the military, you can use it with confidence.

Zhao Cheng is fluent in English and can speak and write Japanese and Korean.

In addition to English, Li Hu speaks several Southeast Asian languages.

Professionally, they are quite knowledgeable about urban warfare.

If it weren't for the money, why would such a talented person come to protect Tang Wen?

When they met a few days ago, Zhao Cheng blushed and asked for what he thought was a high price: "1 per person."

Li Hu quickly added: "One year, not one month."

Knowing the two's resumes, Tang Wen smiled and said, "Do you have other comrades who want to come? The salary is no problem. If you do a good job, each of you will get a bonus of 5 at the end of the year!"

……

The InterContinental Hotel delivered several breakfast items.

Before I finished my meal, the phone rang.

"Sister Fei?"

"You didn't tell me you were coming to Hong Kong, right?"

Tang Wen smiled and said, "You bumped into me yourself, so I won't be polite."

"How could that be? I was just about to call you. I need your help with something."

"what's up?"

"Please help me contact Zhang Xueyou. I want to buy the copyright of his cover of "Goodbye Kiss." If Tang Wen remembered correctly, they were actually quite familiar with each other.

Zhang Xueyou spoke well of the princess in public more than once.

As expected, the princess agreed readily: "Looking for Lao Zhang, no problem. I'll arrange for you to meet and talk."

The meeting place was scheduled to be at the princess's house.

When visiting someone's home, you always have to bring some souvenirs.

Tang Wen took out a few signed copies of "Comet" discs from his suitcase and took them with him.

Call the private butler and inform the bodyguard to prepare to go out.

The Intercontinental arranged a Phantom transfer.

"Director Tang, long time no see."

"Long time no see, Tingfeng. It's so lively here." Tang Wen was surprised to see a room full of people.

"They are all my good friends. They want to meet you, the Golden Lion director. Let me introduce you." The princess pulled Tang Wen towards the living room.

"Hu Jun, a Beijing native. Liu Jialing, my best friend. Liang Chaowei, my best friend's husband, is filming another mysterious drama..."

The princess has quite a good network of contacts in Hong Kong.

Even an introvert like Liang Chaowei can appear in her living room.

But Liu Jialing is really good at playing tricks.

It seems that Hu Jun is her good brother, right?
Is Liang Chaowei her good husband whom she married in a formal ceremony?

What did she mean by bringing the two together?
Your level is much higher than that scumbag, he just knows how to hide.

We'll have a chance to communicate later.

Tang Wen smiled at her.

"Hello Director Tang, I am Yung Cho-e"

"Hello, Zul."

The man behind her is Yang Shucheng.

"How did your visit alarm Mr. Yang this time?" After introducing the people, the princess pulled him to sit down.

Tang Wen smiled and said, "I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find anyone when I came to Hong Kong, so I asked Mr. Han to help me make a phone call."

Actually, there is also Mr. Ren.

Besides, it wasn't what he asked for.

These two big guys felt that Hong Kong was too chaotic, so they took the initiative to call the local tyrants.

"No wonder."

"Besides asking Brother Xueyou for the copyright, what else do you have to do?"

"There's a role we want to play, and we want Andy Lau to play it, so we've asked Mr. Yang to do it for us."

"Please, Brother Hua, why didn't you tell me earlier? I can ask for you."

The princess has little interaction with Aaron Kwok, but the other three kings are all her friends.

Tang Wen shook his head: "How would I know? You are doing better in Hong Kong than in Beijing."

Everyone in the room laughed together.

Liu Jialing: "The princess is much more popular than me!"

"Yes, too many people are her fans."

"She is very spiritual in Hong Kong."

Everyone praised her, and the princess cooperated by raising her slender neck and looked at Tang Wen playfully and proudly: "If you have anything else, tell me, and Sister Fei will help you!"

Tang Wen readily agreed: "Sister Fei, I need a private jet."

The princess was horrified and everyone burst into laughter.

We were chatting happily.

The doorbell rang and Xie Tingfeng went forward to open the door.

Tang Wen stood up to show his respect. Zhang Xueyou was of a high status as well, and he had something to ask of him.

Unexpectedly, when I opened the door, it wasn't Zhang Geshen who came.

"Excuse me, Tingfeng, for interrupting me! Sister Fei, excuse me. Wow! Jialing, Weizi..."

Andy Lau was carrying a gift and kept apologizing and greeting people as he entered the door.

The princess smiled and said, "Brother Hua, why are you being so polite? We are talking about you!"

"This must be Director Tang, right? She's prettier than Gu Zai."

Tang Wen has always had a good impression of King Liu.

The two shook hands and sat down. Andy Lau said, "If Director Tang wants to see me, just tell me and I'll fly over! Why did you come all the way to Hong Kong?"

He owes Zhao Benshan a big favor.

When Brother Benshan called, King Liu did not hesitate and immediately prepared to take leave from the crew and book a flight directly to Beijing.

It was Zhao Benshan who explained that Tang Wen was flying to the United States, so it would be more convenient for him to go there on the way.

"Brother Hua, how did you know I was here?" The princess brought a cup of black coffee.

Andy Lau: "I was filming and didn't know anything. Boss Yang called me and said Director Tang had arrived and asked me to have dinner with him that evening. I quickly asked where he was and walked in. Fortunately, I was there."

"What do you mean?" Tang Wen asked with a smile.

"Wow, the Cannes Film Festival winner is here too. Director Tang, the script you wrote is so good. I'll show it to him later. How can I beat him?"

Everyone was amused and looked at Liang Chaowei.

He and Maggie Cheung won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival last year for their film In the Mood for Love.

Look at Andy Lau, then look at Leung Chiu Wai.

Tang Wen thought of the Hong Kong film savior - "Infernal Affairs"!
Judging from the time, the script should have just been written, right?
Hong Kong was affected by the financial crisis.

The industry has not been very prosperous in the past two years.

Andy Lau is the boss of Zhuang Wenqiang and Alan Mak. When the script of Infernal Affairs was written, he liked it very much.

However, the company had serious debt problems and no money for filming, so it had to recommend the project everywhere and finally found Huanya to invest.

This is how this classic work came into being.

After sitting down and chatting for a while, Tang Wen asked casually:

"I have always liked Hong Kong movies. Are there any interesting films being prepared recently?"

Andy Lau looked at Liang Chaowei and said, "Aren't you acting in a movie directed by Zhang Yimou?"

He was talking about "Hero".

The film was kept strictly confidential during its shooting.

Not even an interview.

It shouldn't be finished yet.

Liang Chaowei smiled shyly: "It's a confidentiality agreement, I can't tell you."

He had to return to Hong Kong for some urgent business and would leave the day after tomorrow.

Tang Wen changed the subject and continued to guide Andy Lau: "Hong Kong police and gangster films have always been good."

Andy Lau nodded slightly: Thinking of the script of his own company.