China Entertainment Times

The Discussion Behind Chapter 142 (Please subscribe for the second update!)
Beijing, China Film Group.

Han Sanping received Wu Bo, chairman of Chengtian Entertainment, in his office to discuss the production and distribution of "Red Cliff".

As a blockbuster film with an investment of up to 6 million yuan, "Red Cliff" has actually been in preparation since 04.

Han Sanping found a number of excellent screenwriters, brainstormed, and determined the initial outline of the script, dividing the story of "Battle of the Red Cliff" into 6 sections, which are:
"Liu Bei is kind to the people".

"Er Qiao sacrificed his life for 'righteousness'"

"Kong Ming inspired Zhou Yu"

"Zhou Yu Borrowed a Knife to Kill Someone"

"Kong Ming Borrows Arrows from a Straw Boat"

And "Borrowing the East Wind to Burn Chibi".

After the screenwriting team finalized the outline, Han Sanping invited Zhou Jingzhi, who has the title of "China's No. [-] screenwriter", to write the script.

It took nearly two years and the script was revised eight times, but Wu Baige was still not satisfied.

"Han Dong, Wu Yusen wants to adapt the character of the characters in the film without the background going against history, so that Liu Bei will no longer be cowardly, Cao Cao will no longer be treacherous, and Zhou Yu will no longer be cautious. I always feel that it is not suitable!"

Wu Bo took a sip from his teacup and said with some concern.

Han Sanping nodded, his eyes were also not so relaxed.

"Movies are no better than TV dramas. The time is too short, especially this kind of historical blockbuster. The characters' personalities have already formed a fixed impression in the audience's mind. It is not so easy to reverse this impression within two hours!"

"But since he was invited, everything must be done according to his requirements, after all, he made the movie!"

He went on to say, "Zhou Jingzhi is a TV screenwriter after all, and it's a little different from a movie. How about this? I'll go to Lu Wei and see if he's interested!"

"Lu Wei has written the scripts of "Farewell My Concubine" and "To Live". If Wu Yusen is not satisfied now, he can only write the scripts himself!" Wu Bo said with a wry smile.

After talking about the script, we discussed the distribution in Asia.

"Red Cliff" is not only a big investment, but also a test of Han Sanping's waters in Asia. It is the first time to try the box office sharing model overseas. Otherwise, he would not have attracted Chengtian, who has a Japanese background.

After talking about the business, Wu Bo suddenly talked about "Super Body" which is currently being screened.

After turning the corner and boasting about the box office of over [-] million on the first day of "Super Body", Wu Bo tentatively asked Han Sanping.

"Han Dong, Tang An was single-handedly picked by you. If it weren't for you, his first movie would not have a chance to be released. In your opinion, what path does he want to take?"

"What does Mr. Wu mean?" Han Sanping asked in pretended surprise.

"Han Dong, you also know that I have always wanted to invite Tang An to join, but there has been no reply for more than a year, so I wondered if he wanted to start his own company!"

At the dinner after the premiere, Wu Bo mentioned this matter again, but Tang An still evaded it vaguely.

And there was no movement from Huayi, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Tang An was fooling them, and actually wanted to start his own business.

Han Sanping smiled, "Mr. Wu doesn't know that Tang An's studio has bought a lot of houses in the capital recently, it is estimated to be 2000 million, and the overseas copyright fees are probably spent. If you really want to start a business, you will buy such a house." How much real estate!"

Wu Bo suddenly realized, "It turns out that Director Han is also paying attention to Tang An's movements!"

Han Sanping smiled and said nothing.

2000 million, plus the share of the mainland box office, is definitely not a small sum in the entertainment industry.

This is real cash, enough to make a difference in the entertainment industry. If Tang An wants to start his own business, he can do everything from production to publicity.

As the chairman of China Film Group, how could Han Sanping not pay attention!
Hearing this, Wu Bo felt relieved. He then said, "I wonder if Director Han can do me a favor and persuade Tang An to come to my place. I promise to give him the greatest freedom!"

Huayi Brothers Group, Chairman's Office, Wang Zhongjun also entertained Chen Guofu, the former production director of Columbia Asia.

Wang Zhongjun took out a thin envelope from the drawer and handed it over, thanking him sincerely, "Old Chen, I have troubled you during this time!"

Chen Guofu smiled and waved his hands, but did not pick up the envelope.

"I will take the lead in the matter of "The Banquet". I can't interfere in the actual decision-making. I deserve the money!"

"Also, I officially resigned a month before the last evaluation, and I still impressed the headquarters with the quality of the film!"

Relying on the nickname of "Oriental Hamlet" and Zhang Ziyi's little reputation overseas, "The Banquet" made Columbus, who had tasted the huge benefits brought by "Hero" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", pay 1000 yuan for it. million dollars.

Although Chen Guofu led the project in the early stage, he was as smart as he resigned one month before the decision of the headquarters.

If he doesn't resign, he can't interfere with the final decision.

Resigned early, everything has nothing to do with him, no matter whether Columbia suffers or not!
He resigned normally, and he didn't tear himself apart with his old club. There will be more cooperation between the two parties in the future.

Chen Guofu repeatedly declined several times, and then Wang Zhongjun put the envelope back in the drawer.

"Old Chen, when will we hold a press conference, so I can welcome you!"

"Don't worry about this. I haven't finished reading the group information that Director Wang gave me. Don't worry about it!"

"Did Tang An reply?"

"He meant to talk about it after a while, but nine times out of ten, it depends on what conditions he wants!"

Wang Zhongjun smiled slightly, appearing confident.

"Oh, Wang Dong is so sure?" Chen Guofu wondered.

"Wu Bo hasn't given up yet!"

"Chengtian is nothing to worry about, he thinks that if he wins over a celebrity, he will be able to accomplish something!" Wang Zhongjun said disdainfully.

"Recently, I heard that Tang An is hoarding real estate in the capital. He has already bought nearly 30 houses, all of which are small apartments of seventy to eighty square meters!"

Chen Guofu was thoughtful, "Then he doesn't have the idea of ​​starting his own company!"

"I also had this worry before, but now I can rest assured that all he wants is money, and I can give it!"

"As long as you can help me, we will join hands to make Huayi bigger, surpass Bernard, go public, and even go to Hollywood to acquire a giant. It is not a dream to buy a few theaters!"

Wang Zhongjun spoke with pride.

Isn't this for Chen Guofu!

Walking out of the Huayi Building, the doubts in Chen Guofu's eyes became more and more serious. Just now, Wang Zhongjun's refraining to bluff the young man was almost the same. He just went in one ear and out the other.

But the news about Tang An made him very puzzled.

Could it be that Tang An really has no ambitions and is willing to work for others?Just for the money?
"Did I miss it!"

Chen Guofu murmured and left.

His purpose in coming to Huayi was the same as when he went to Columbia, from Baodao to Columbia and then to Huayi.

The film markets across the Taiwan Strait, North America, Europe, Asia, and the world have accumulated a certain amount of personal connections.

As long as the time is right, it may not be impossible to do a career!
If Tang An simply wanted to be a director, it would not be impossible to win him over in the future.

(End of this chapter)