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Chapter 668 The starring role is confirmed (subscribe for the second update!)

There are many outsiders in the film and television industry. No matter before or after capital entered the market, many executives of large companies are not actually in the film and television industry.

Some people don't do well because they don't know much about movies, but there are also many non-professionals who are successful in the entertainment industry.

Among them, Song Ge must be counted. He is a car-related major, and later made investments in the Internet and communication industries.

Since his parents both work in CCTV, he also has a certain affection for the film and television industry.

But feelings can't be eaten. Song Ge later said why he wanted to make a movie. He said that he thought about it in 07, what kind of industry can become the top three in China within 10 years.

The answer is only movies. Real estate, insurance, and finance require the accumulation of contacts, government relations, and capital.

Internet companies, one in 1, are not suitable for him, so he chose the relatively simple copy of the film and television industry, coupled with his own feelings.

Although not a professional background, Song Ge has always done a good job and is courageous enough.

At the beginning, I cooperated with someone to start Perfect World Film and Television, and other partners wanted to host TV series. After all, the risk of filming was too great at that time.

However, Song Ge defied the crowd and made a small-budget movie "Perfect", with a box office of over [-] million and a great success.

Or because of the concept of the partner and the need for a larger platform, Song Ge accepted Wang Jianlin's invitation to become the general manager of Wanda Film and Television.

Different from the boldness of being a boss, as a professional manager, Song Ge also did it perfectly.

On Saturday of that year in Yuanshikong, Xu Zheng called Song Ge and asked him if he would like to invest in his directorial debut "囧囧".

He immediately expressed his intention to vote, but Wanda's automated office system needs a month to go through the process. Xu Zheng, who has been looking for investment for two years, couldn't wait, so he gave the film to Wang Changtian, who could sign the contract on Monday.

Speaking of this miss, Song Ge did not regret it too much later. He said that the company system is like this. As a professional manager, he cannot ignore the company system anyway. If it is his personal company, he said on Saturday and Sunday signed.

There is another similar thing. Zhou Xingchi's "Journey to the West Conquering the Demons" once approached Wanda to seek a guarantee, but he could not watch the film in advance.

Song Ge hesitated and missed Zhou Xingchi.

When he was at Wanda, Song Ge missed many projects.

But in Beijing Culture, he himself is one of the bosses, but he was much more decisive. He finalized the film adaptation of "I'm Not Pan Jinlian" with Liu Zhenyun in 3 minutes.

The hesitation in the past was the need of his professional role. As the general manager of Wanda Films, he was responsible for Wang Jianlin's money and needed to be cautious.

But after I became the boss, I became sharper and bolder every time.

This kind of professional manager is what every company longs for, where rationality and sensibility coexist.

Looking at the entire entertainment industry, there will never be more than one pair of managers who are better than Song Ge.

However, it is impossible for a person who is capable and ambitious and wants to be the top three in the industry before entering the film and television industry to be a professional manager.

"Dong Song has been making a lot of moves recently. He has acquired three companies in a row. It's a big deal."

Tang An smiled and chatted with Song Ge.

"Director Tang praised you, it's just a small fight."

Although he didn't have much dealings with Tang An, Song Ge still had to concentrate on dealing with him when he took the initiative to talk to you.

At the same time, he was also thinking about whether Tang An came to him because of the acquisition of Shiba Culture by Beijing Culture, so he cheered up.

Although I'm not very afraid of Han and Tang, it's better not to offend such a giant.

As for "Heart Blossom Road Fang" was robbed of the guaranteed release, it was just a normal commercial competition, [-] million guaranteed, compared to the [-] million he offered, the risk was too high, and Song Ge was not a gambler.

After chatting for a while, Tang An asked about the future projects of Beijing Culture, which is nothing to keep secret, Song Ge briefly said.

He laughed at himself, "Just a few small and medium-budget films, unlike the "Fengshen" series that Tang Dong is preparing, the investment in this trilogy should be at least one billion."

Tang Andao, "The production cost is estimated to be 15 billion, but it may need to be added. After all, the props, sets, and costumes of that era were a hassle, let alone special effects."

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The production cost alone is 15 billion, and the cost of a single film is [-] million. Adding the cost of publicity and distribution, the cost of one film is nearly [-] million.

Song Ge sighed, "This is already the highest investment in a domestic film. Even in Hollywood, it's a big deal."

In contrast, the two films of "Peace Wheel", which is known as the oriental "Titanic", are not enough to watch with the same large-scale production.

With such a high investment, Hantang Media will definitely not pay for it all by itself. After all, the cycle of such a large-scale production cannot be completed in two or three years.

"Tang Dong is so generous, it makes people excited. I don't know if there is still a lack of investment. It is a blessing to be able to participate in such a big production." Song Ge asked again.

Although the cost is too high, it is almost impossible to recover the cost in the domestic market.

However, since Tang An dared to launch this project, he must have gone through a comprehensive analysis.

Moreover, the symbolic significance of such a large investment is also extraordinary. Once the cost is incurred, the influence it brings will be far higher than the benefit.

Song Ge just asked tentatively, without any hope, but of course it would be best if he could have a sip of soup.

But unexpectedly, Tang An agreed very simply.

"It would be great if Director Song is willing to invest. I'm worried about not being able to find funds for such a large investment. How about finding time to discuss it in a few days?"

A film with such a large investment must find several companies to cooperate with. It is not only a matter of money. There are too many problems in the project for several years. up.

Tang An was so happy that Song Ge had some doubts. He hadn't forgotten the grievances between Tang An and Wang Jinghua.

I secretly raised my vigilance in my heart, fearing that there would be a pit in it.

But it was proposed by himself, and Song Ge quickly agreed, and the two sides will discuss it later.

Tang An chatted with Ning Hao and Xu Zheng again about "Blossoms in the Heart", and the preparations have already been completed, so when he finished working on "No Man's Land", he immediately threw himself into the shooting.

After chatting with other people for a while, Li Ming didn't seem to be in a good mood, even though there was Xiao Ma investing in this no man's land.

Ning Hao has already left Xiaoma, and there is only Wu Yusen under Xiaoma's banner at present, but Wu Yusen's "Taiping Wheel" series distribution rights have been taken away by Leshi, who also participated in a part of the investment, at a high price.

Not long after, after a premiere ceremony hosted by a movie channel, the film was officially screened.

The plot of "No Man's Land" remains unchanged. It tells the story of a lawyer played by Xu Zheng who went to a western city to defend a poacher, but was chased and killed on the way back. On the way, he also encountered dancers, smugglers, and thieves People of all colors, the police, etc., staged a thrilling escape journey.

In 2009, the trailer of "No Man's Land" appeared at the Shanghai Film Festival, and it was planned to be released at the end of that year.

But I waited four years for the day of the release.

To be honest, Ning Hao was also unlucky, who made the time for trial happen to coincide with the accident in Xinjiang at that time. At such a sensitive time at that time, such a movie came out, and the "no man's land" in the movie was obviously the Northwest region.

Not to mention China Film Investment, even with the backing of the Director of Optoelectronics, the film would not have passed the review 100% at the time.

Of course, the specific reason will not be announced by the review committee, but one of the 2010 film review committee once said on the Internet that Ning Hao in "No Man's Land" was lost because of narcissism, the film has too many negative characters, for the sake of good looks, for the ultimate in art , at the expense of the reality of life and art... The most important mistake is the loss of a social responsibility of the artist.

There are no good people in the whole film, and it is all negative factors. Even if Ning Hao added some humorous elements, it will not help.

However, the more banned the film, the easier it is to arouse the audience's rebellious psychology. The pre-sale of "No Man's Land" is not bad.

The response after the premiere was also very good, although it did not meet the audience's expectations.

Ning Hao, Xu Zheng, Huang Bo, and the Audio-Technica are all good at comedy, but the last thing they saw was a completely opposite type of comedy.

It’s okay to be different from what the audience thinks, but the film has to be shot well.

After the box office was released on the first day, it also proved that this is a successful film.

The box office of 2300 million on the first day is already very high for a small-budget film and a niche genre.

But it has nothing to do with Tang An. On the afternoon of the 4th, Tang An met several leading actors of "Mysterious Superstar" in the group conference room and signed the contract.

Jiang Xiaodi, who plays the heroine.

Fu Dalong and Qin Hairu play the parents.

Lei Jiayin plays the role of a senior music producer.

Peng Yichang who plays the heroine's friend.

Except for these five roles, the other roles basically don't have many roles, and the assistant director and several producers are in charge.

There is also the younger brother of the heroine, who also needs to find a suitable little boy.

Several actors and their agents signed contracts quickly, and some terms were not negotiated.

"The movie is expected to start shooting in a month. Everyone should take advantage of this time to think about the characters. I have written the script in detail. If you have any questions, you can call me."

There is no audition, and someone is called to sign the contract directly.

Everyone didn't have any doubts. Tang An's casting method was no secret in the circle.

However, the excitement in his heart was not lacking. After training for a month and a half, Jiang Xiaodi finally signed the contract, and his heart fell to the ground.

Although Qin Hairu has no shortage of filming, but the main role of this kind of commercial film with great potential is still rare, and there was only "囧囧" before.

Fu Dalong almost didn't have any more scenes to shoot. He didn't expect that Tang An would find him when he casually said that there was a suitable role, and it actually came true.

Lei Jiayin's excitement was no lower than the few of them. The box office of "The Golden Heist" was not satisfactory, and he had never received a movie role again. Tang An's movie this time is simply a great opportunity.

Moreover, he briefly read the script. Although his role is not the number one male character, the three male characters are similar.

But Tang An had mentioned this comedy inspirational movie before, and a considerable part of the comedy features were concentrated on his character.

As for Peng Yichang, a pure rookie, signed by his hometown Deng Chao, who has only played a small role for the time being, this time he directly got an important role in a movie directed by Tang An, so he doesn't know what to say.

Tang An also had nothing to explain, Fu Dalong and Qin Hairu didn't have to worry at all, they played these two roles with ease.

Lei Jiayin will basically have no problems, and Jiang Xiaodi is useless to say it now, and he will adjust it slowly when the time comes to shoot.

As for Peng Yichang, after thinking about it, Tang An should give some advice.

"In the next month, you have to understand this character thoroughly. Your character is a kind boy. The setting of a warm boy doesn't need to be mixed with any weirdness or cuteness. It's just pure kindness."

Tang An specially told Peng Yichang to make one, which made him suddenly become Alexander. He quickly bowed and said, "Director Tang, I understand, I will definitely study it carefully."

Liu Haoran was not chosen for this role, because Liu Haoran is a bit cute, even if he doesn't show it when acting, but he looks like this, and it's obvious when he smiles.

In comparison, Peng Yichang is more suitable.

(End of this chapter)