Entertainment: 1990

Chapter 193 Poster
To be a producer alongside Liu Xiaoqing?
Zhang Yan didn't expect Jiang Wen to throw a boomerang so quickly.

If investment is a prerequisite, then it would be a natural thing for him to become the producer of "In the Heat of the Sun".

Moreover, theoretically speaking, he has more experience as a producer than Liu Xiaoqing.

But the question is whether he can actually keep Jiang Wen in check, and how to tell whether Jiang Wen is wasting his time or just having a flash of genius.
After considering it for a while, Zhang Yan still chose to politely decline: "Actually, we at Yuanmeng are currently preparing a TV series. I am the screenwriter and producer, so I really can't be in two places at once."

Besides the high risks and uncertain future, Jiang Wen's initiative to ask Tao Hong to play the second female lead was the last straw that broke the camel's back. Since you can get the second female lead role for free without investing money, and you won't have much screen time even if you invest money, then what's the point of investing money?

After being rejected by Zhang Yan again, Jiang Wen was truly enraged this time. She turned her back on him without looking back, as if she had made up her mind.

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The next day, Zhang Yan and Chen Hong also headed towards the capital.

As a producer, he should have been more involved in the post-production of "Hair Messed Up," but he was too lazy to manage it and was happy to make his own decisions.

So it wasn't until just before the film's release that Zhang Yan leisurely took Chen Hong to the Beijing Film Studio.

"Brother, sister-in-law~"

Guan Hu came out to greet them wearing slippers, his hair was a mess like a bird's nest, and his forehead was shiny with oil, with a faint five-finger mark on it.

"What are you doing?"

Zhang Yan pointed to his forehead in confusion: "The new Heavenly Pattern?"

"what."

Guan Hu said helplessly, "I fell asleep in the projection room yesterday and my old man slapped me so hard it made a loud noise. He said that people used to be burned to death like that—but that's all ancient history. Modern film doesn't catch fire so easily."

"Are you sure your expired Russian film doesn't pose any safety risks?"

"Uh……"

Guan Hu was speechless for a moment, then turned to Chen Hong and greeted her warmly, "Sister-in-law, you've never been to the Beijing Film Studio before, have you? Would you like me to show you around?"

Zhang Yan nodded and said, "Yes, we should take a look around. I'm here on a mission."

"What task? To scout locations for your new game 'Dragon and Phoenix'?"

"Besides scouting locations, we also need to inspect your factory's antique film and television base—isn't the August 1st Film and Television Base about to start construction?"

The August First Film Studio was responsible for the Republican era scenes, the Jiangnan water towns scenes, and the military scenes, while our Tianjin team was mainly responsible for the antique replicas, including a scaled-down replica of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and parts of the Forbidden City.

"Sigh~"

Guan Hu gasped, "So if we film scenes in the Forbidden City again, won't we have to go to Tianjin to film them? You guys are really... really..."

"Reversing the Heavenly Gang?"

"Yes, yes, yes, it's the reversed Heavenly Gang—being rich is really damn good!"

The two walked ahead chatting and laughing, while Chen Hong followed behind, looking around curiously. The Beijing Film Studio might not be considered a 'holy land,' but it held a special place in the hearts of many actors who aspired to stardom.

but……

This place didn't look as nice as I imagined. People passing by seemed listless and lacked energy. Some greeted Guan Hu, while others simply ignored him.

Zhang Yan also noticed this; the last time he came, there didn't seem to be this dejected yet tense atmosphere.

"What's been going on at your Beijing Film Studio lately?"

"Sigh, these are all old problems."

In fact, all the old film studios are in the same boat now. Tianjin Film Studio is also losing money. So, taking advantage of the film and television base construction, the higher authorities want to merge Tianjin Film Studio into the film and television base and carry out an asset restructuring.

The August First Film Studio followed suit, sending many people with connections to the soon-to-be-established film and television technology school. Thinking about all this, Zhang Yan strolled around the antique-style area of ​​the Beijing Film Studio. The sets were indeed quite exquisite, and with the addition of dry ice, they even gave one a feeling of ethereal bliss.

The interior of the August 1st Film and Television Base is indeed worth referencing.

However, if it's used as an outdoor filming location, it lacks some of the royal grandeur. It seems we still need to find some time to invite Zhang Guoli to go and take a look at the Summer Palace.

We ate lunch at Guan Hu's house.

Grandpa Guan [PS: Old Bao from "The Bao Family"] was very enthusiastic, thanking Zhang Yan profusely for his help to his son.

After dinner, the three drove to Changhong Cinema. The poster for "Hair Messed Up" was already up, but unlike the actual movie, Wang Luyao's half-body photo was displayed alongside Huang Lei and Xu Fan, making it look like there were two female leads.

And then, they subtly posted the 'passionate scene' shot over the shoulder.

Seeing the group of young people with their arms around each other, pointing and gesturing excitedly in front of the poster, Zhang Yan knew without guessing what they were discussing.

"Isn't this considered fraud?"

"No way, weren't she and Huang Lei a couple in the movie?"

Whether they are a couple is debatable, but Xu Fan certainly won't be happy. But there's nothing he can do, since Wang Luyao is the most popular right now.

"Director Guan, General Manager Zhang~"

Just then, a voice came from behind. Zhang Yan and Guan Hu turned around and saw that Wu Yujuan had also come to scout the location in advance.

Her boyfriend, Jia Hongsheng, had long since lost his initial resentment and was now politely and proactively greeting Zhang Yan and Guan Hu.

Wu Yujuan then asked eagerly, "President Zhang, is it true that you want to establish a private film and television company?"

"Has word of this already spread?"

Zhang Yan laughed and said, "Of course it's true, but we're not the only private companies that have been approved to enter the film and television industry; there are four other companies as well."

Having confirmed the recent rumors, Wu Yujuan became even more envious: "But the only ones who can truly operate on their own funds are probably you guys who have realized your dream!"

She paused, then continued, "After filming 'Woman Sesame Oil Maker,' I rewrote the script. When would you like to..."

"I've been quite busy lately, maybe another time."

Zhang Yan casually brushed it off, then pointed to the poster on the wall: "Come and admire Director Guan's masterpiece, he really has no shame."

"Hehe, I learned this from you, Brother Zhang."

Guan Hu chuckled awkwardly, thinking to himself that it was fortunate that Xu Fan wasn't the one who came, but Xu Fan was definitely going to the premiere tomorrow, and there was no way to hide it from the poster.

Wu Yujuan looked at the cover, where Wang Luyao's half-body photo stood out even more than Xu Fan's, and then carefully picked herself out from the background. She felt as if she had been drinking a lot of vinegar.

In the poster, I'm not even as big as half of her breasts...

I only intended to use Wang Luyao as a decoy, but who knew that this little vixen would seize the opportunity and rise to the top in one step? If I had known earlier, I really shouldn't have brought her along!
But then again.

Since I helped her back then, now that she's successful, shouldn't she reciprocate by helping me get a movie script?

Wu Yujuan had obviously noticed Zhang Yan's dismissive attitude earlier, but now that the gap between them was widening, she didn't dare to pester Zhang Yan any further.

So we can only rely on Wang Luyao's "meat and egg formula".

Of course, it would be even better if Wang Luyao were willing to invest in her script.

Thinking of this, Wu Yujuan turned around and asked, "Luyao should also be attending the premiere tomorrow afternoon, right?"

"They said they'd come with Han Hong tomorrow morning."

(End of this chapter)