I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 81 Paying to put on a show?

Cheng Sheng's words were satisfying, but Han Sanye from China Film Group had a headache.

Wu Baige's return to China was indeed spearheaded by China Film Group, which wanted him to come back and make a blockbuster to revitalize the domestic market.

He also brought in other major domestic companies to invest in this big-budget production.

Unexpectedly, Wu Baige is also making a film about the Three Kingdoms. Isn't this just a clash with Cheng Sheng?

It doesn't matter if they have similar themes, since it's all for the prosperity of the domestic market, and Han Sanye supports it.

Competition drives progress!
But he didn't expect that Wu Baige would give him a big surprise as soon as she returned.

He actually launched a scathing attack on Cheng Sheng in front of the media.

Who is Cheng Sheng?
That was his most promising junior, and also the leader of the sixth generation of directors.

Moreover, Cheng Sheng won the Venice Golden Lion Award and broke box office records both domestically and internationally.

It pushed the domestic box office record to 850 million.

This is simply a box office phenomenon.

They will bring glory to the country.

As for Wu Baige, Master Han also values ​​her highly; otherwise, he wouldn't have begged her to return to China to film a big-budget production.

But now, the two people he favored are facing off online.

Conflicts between directors are not uncommon, but this is the first time they've clashed so head-on.

Judging from the situation, even if I were to try to persuade them, I doubt Cheng Sheng and Wu Baige would reconcile.

This once caused Han Sanye a great deal of trouble.

Before the Lunar New Year, they had no choice but to call Cheng Sheng, who was preparing to go back to his hometown for the holiday, to their home again.

"Xiao Cheng, you're being too impulsive," said Third Master Han.

"President Han, this is not my fault. I was just sitting at home when trouble came out of nowhere. I was just writing a script at home, and Wu Baige started attacking me as soon as she returned to the country? Did I get close to her or sleep with her daughter?" Cheng Sheng said unhappily.

"I'm not blaming you, it's just that your approach was too radical," Master Han said helplessly.

Cheng Sheng and Wu Baige are both his children, so he can't show favoritism to either of them.

After all, China Film Group invested in both Cheng Sheng's "Yellow Turban Rebellion" and Wu Baige's "Three Kingdoms".

Wu Baige's Three Kingdoms film "Red Cliff" was spearheaded by China Film Group.

Cheng Sheng's "Yellow Turban Rebellion" had already been planned for investment at the hotel last time.

Cheng Sheng kept 30% of the share for himself, and gave the remaining 70% to China Film Group, Bona Film Group, Central Academy of Drama, Xishan Coal Boss, and Starlight Brilliant Film and Television Culture Company.

China Film Group accounts for the largest share at 30%, the same as Cheng Sheng's quota, while the rest is distributed among the other four parties.

Bona was able to participate in Cheng Sheng's new film because Yu Dong called Cheng Sheng, and Cheng Sheng agreed after careful consideration.

The reason why the coal mine owners from Xishan were able to participate in film investment was mainly because they helped Cheng Sheng. Cheng Sheng had to be grateful, so he included them in the new film project.

Needless to say, the Central Academy of Drama was Cheng Sheng's school.

As for Starlight Company...

Cheng Sheng got him involved entirely because Cheng Sheng was rich and powerful; he bought him in.

This company may not be as famous as China Film Group, Huayi Brothers Media, Bona Film Group, or Sugarman Films, but no one dares to underestimate it.

Because this company has powerful connections.

Cheng Sheng remembers being very shocked when he received the call from Xingguang.

With just a word, they offered them a chance to star in a movie, and regardless of the budget, they'd double the pay. Cheng Sheng was stunned; this was outrageously extravagant!

Is it really worth spending so much money on just one artist?
After learning the artist's name, Cheng Sheng was no longer surprised, because it was quite normal.

Sweetie!

In the future, everyone will know that she's an outrageously wealthy woman!
Starlight didn't care about money at all; they even paid Cheng Sheng extra.

Their only requirement was that Jing Tian be filmed in a more aesthetically pleasing way in the movie, and that she have more screen time.

Paying to act is indeed the future style of Jing Tian.

While other actresses go through great lengths to find resources and even face sexual harassment from directors for roles, Jing Tian is different.

She has the resources that would make any female star in the industry envious; since her debut, she has been working with top-tier celebrities.

Jing Tian's existence is truly special; she has her own aura, yet she is often the subject of public discussion.

Her abilities and the resources she has are clearly not commensurate.

She released a music EP called "Who Are You" right after her debut.

This album was produced by Zhang Yadong, a musician who has collaborated with Wang Fei and Pu Su, and whose talent should not be underestimated.

It can be said that from the moment Jing Tian debuted, she had access to top-tier music resources.

Unfortunately, this album flopped.

There wasn't even the slightest bit of friction within the industry.

Since music didn't work out, she turned to acting.

Her first film was "Anaconda," a collaboration with Liu Jiahui. Then came "The Warring States," where she worked with superstars like Chen Long and Zhou Runfa.

However, these resources did not make Jing Tian a star quickly; instead, they embroiled her in controversy as a "resource-backed star."

After experiencing various twists and turns and challenges, Da Tiantian gradually grew from a "resource-dependent" person who relied on resources into an independent and self-reliant "human beauty".

Ultimately, it was "Si Teng" that made her a household name. With her superb acting skills and unique charm, Jing Tian successfully created an unforgettable character and won widespread acclaim.

Every appearance of hers seems to be a declaration to the world: I am no longer the star who needs resources to survive.

In order to get a role in Cheng Sheng's movie, Da Tian Tian's company, Starlight Entertainment, went to great lengths, practically begging Cheng Sheng to give her his blessing, and finally he agreed to let Da Tian Tian star in his movie.

However, Cheng Sheng was really afraid of Da Tiantian's godlike acting skills, so he gave her a requirement: Da Tiantian must read "Records of the Three Kingdoms". Cheng Sheng would personally review her work during the audition. If she passed, then Da Tiantian would definitely get the role.

"Mr. Han, I've already made my statement, it's too late to say anything now, and I can't take it back, otherwise I won't be able to work in the film industry anymore."

Seeing that Master Han still wanted to persuade him, Cheng Sheng directly cut off all doubts.

Upon hearing this, Master Han nodded helplessly.

The internet is flooded with news about Cheng Sheng versus Wu Baige.

A public opinion storm has already been stirred up.

It's impossible for either side to back down and admit defeat.

“Xiao Cheng, things have come to this point, I won’t try to persuade you anymore. You are the leading sixth-generation director in China, and also a patriotic director. If you want to compete with Wu Baige, China Film Group will still support you.”

"I've read the script, and it's really great. If it's filmed, it'll definitely be just like 'The Great Tang Dynasty'."

Master Han highly recognized Cheng Sheng's talent.

He had already recognized Cheng Sheng's status among the sixth-generation directors. As for the online praise that placed Cheng Sheng on par with Zhang Yimou, that was a form of flattery that would ultimately harm Cheng Sheng.

After all, Cheng Sheng is still young and has only acted in one movie.

If you want to become a director like Zhang Yimou, you probably still have a long way to go!
(End of this chapter)