my return 2002

Chapter 207 Shushan Biography and Painted Skin

In the next two days, Liu Yao took Shen Lang and Lei Jun around some scenic spots in the capital, such as Badaling, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, and so on. For many years, I have played it many times.

Two days later, Shen Lang and Lei Jun came to Huayi headquarters to implement the contract.

The investment of 3000 million is not a small amount, and Shen Lang's money is not blown by a strong wind. Many details need to be discussed. Otherwise, Huayi will take the money and find a grass-roots team to take a photo. Zhu Xian] online game promotion, and the follow-up promotion of the entire IP.

"Mr. Shen, do you have any requirements for the director of this film?" Wang Zhonglei picked up his pen and looked at Shen Lang.

There is no doubt that the director is the soul of a movie. Before Internet capital has entered the film and television industry aggressively, basically you only need to find a good director and pair it with a few good actors. It's all good.

It's like a well-known screenwriter once said that what he misses the most is the era when coal bosses entered the film and television industry, because these coal bosses have no other requirements except for actresses.

"Can Old Monster Xu?" Shen Lang asked.

To talk about Mr. Xu, you have to mention his "A Chinese Ghost Story" series and two "Shushan Biography", which are definitely monumental works of fairy tale movies. Although the box office of the two "Shushan Biography" is not satisfactory, they are only affected Due to the fact that the appreciation level of the audience at that time was not enough, it has nothing to do with the level of Mr. Xu.

However, when brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei heard Old Freak Xu's name, their expressions changed.

The reason is also very simple. In 2001, "Shushan Biography" filmed by Mr. Xu just hit the market not long ago. With an investment of more than 8000 million yuan, the final box office was only more than 3000 million yuan. It can be said that he lost his underpants.

After that, no one in China dared to ask Mr. Xu to make a movie for a long time. Mr. Xu had to go far away to Hollywood, but unfortunately he did not make a name for himself.

Wang Zhonglei cleared his throat in embarrassment: "Well, Mr. Shen, you don't know, Mr. Xu is filming Seven Swords, and his schedule can't be arranged."

Shen Lang could only shake his head regretfully: "That's really a pity."

"Yeah, it's a pity." Wang Zhonglei wiped his cold sweat secretly. It seems that this guy approves of Old Freak Xu, but fortunately, the other party has no schedule.

It is undeniable that Mr. Xu is indeed a good director, but he is not the good director Wang Zhonglei needs. In Wang Zhonglei's eyes, a director like Xiaogangpao, who uses the smallest investment to make the most popular movies, is what Huayi really needs. good director.

"Then, how about Chen Jiashang?" Shen Lang proposed another name.

As soon as the name came out, Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun were a little stunned. After so many years in the film and television industry, they naturally knew Chen Jiashang, but how could Shen Lang think of letting this be the director?

After all, although this guy can be considered a famous director, he is still far behind the fame of Mr. Xu. He is generally not an insider, and few people know about him.

In an instant, both Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun labeled Shen Lang as "knowledgeable". They didn't know that Shen Lang had only seen Chen Jiashang's "Painted Skin".

Of course, if you insist on counting, Chen Kaige is also considered a cat demon legend, which is actually very interesting. As for [Wuji], forget it, it’s just a bloody case caused by a steamed bun.

"Let's get in touch with Director Chen, there should be no problem." Wang Zhonglei said, the reason for his confidence is that the film industry in Xiangjiang is currently in a recession, and going north to make films has become the only way to save himself. Chen Jiashang's life in recent years has not been very smooth. , with the opportunity to direct an A-level production, coupled with Huayi's face, the other party should not refuse.

Shen Lang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."

If this guy is no longer available, he doesn't know who to turn to. He can't turn to the director of "Zhu Xian", Cheng Xiaodong, right?This martial arts instructor has absolutely nothing to say, he is world-class, but being a director is really hard to say.

"Where are the actors? Does Mr. Shen have any requirements?" Wang Zhonglei said in a tone that "men can understand".

Shen Lang was stunned for a moment, can he still appoint an actor?Isn't it all the director's choice?
"Ahem, Mr. Shen, in fact, Huayi has many excellent actors, why don't you take a look at their information first?" Wang Zhonglei said with a smile.

"Okay." Since the other party is willing to hand over more authority, Shen Lang is naturally happy to accept it.

Wang Zhonglei said: Wait a moment, everyone.

Then he went out to find Li Xue.

"Have someone sort out the information of the company's female artists and send them to the meeting room in a while. By the way, screen out the artists under Wang Jinghua." Wang Zhonglei instructed.

Li Xue's heart was beating wildly. As an entertainment company, gossip is a traditional art skill. Rumors that Wang Jinghua was leaving Huayi had long been prevalent in the company.

"Why are you still standing there? Hurry up."

"Alright Mr. Wang, I'll go right away."

After Li Xue returned to the artist department, she immediately called a few of her confidants to her office, and then assigned tasks to them. The people under her were all shocked.

"Remember, do more and talk less, keep your mouths in check, go ahead and tidy it up for me in 10 minutes."

After his subordinates left, Li Xue thought about it, took out her mobile phone and made a call.

Five minutes later, a slender woman pushed the door into the office.

"Little sister, what's the matter? Are you in such a hurry?" Li Bingbing asked suspiciously.

Li Xue pulled her to her side and explained in a low voice: "Mr. Wang asked me to take all the information of the female artists in the company except Wang Jinghua to the conference room."

Li Bingbing looked at her in shock: "What do you mean?"

Li Xue nodded: "Sister Hua might really be leaving, do you think about it? Do you want to go with me, or stay?"

"Oh, my mind is in a mess right now, please give me some advice." Li Bingbing paced back and forth restlessly.

Li Xue said seriously: "Okay, then I'll help you analyze and analyze. Although Sister Hua is good to you, don't forget that she has so many female artists in her hands, and she might go with her this time. It's not good if you are one more." More, less you, a lot."

"But if you choose to stay and leave so many stars, a lot of resources will be freed up, and after Sister Hua leaves, it is very likely that I will take her place."

Li Bingbing is not stupid, so there is still a choice.

Li Xue also heaved a sigh of relief, for fear that this silly sister would be overwhelmed with emotion.

"Okay, then I'll just get your information to the first one."

Li Bingbing asked curiously: "What project is this time? Why haven't you heard the news before?"

Li Xue shook her head: "I don't know, but I heard from the front desk in the morning that Mr. Wang is also in the conference room. It must be a big project for the two Mr. Wang to fight together. You have to work hard for it."

Li Bingbing curled his lips: "I still don't know if I can be selected, how can I fight for it?"

While talking, all the materials were delivered, and Li Xue said to his subordinates: "Thanks for your hard work, you should go to work first."

After seeing his subordinates leave, Li Xue put Li Bingbing's documents on the top of the drawer again. The two sisters looked at each other and smiled, and Li Xue took the documents to the door of the conference room.

Bang, bang, knock on the door, and after hearing a sound of entering, Li Xue pushed open the door and sent the materials to Wang Zhonglei, and then slowly backed out.

During this process, she also had a panoramic view of the meeting room. The Wang Zhonglei brothers were all from the company, and she knew them all.

From Li Xue's point of view, the darker one with a bitter face should be the boss, and the tall young man should be a secretary assistant or something like that.

After Li Xue left, Wang Zhonglei pushed the information to Shen Lang.

Shen Lang saw that it was actually Li Bingbing, and then gave her a PASS. It was not that she was not beautiful enough or that her acting skills were not good. On the contrary, among mainland actresses with first-class acting skills and appearance, Li Bingbing Definitely count one.

The main reason is that I just had a chat with Wang Zhonglei, and the other party only gave him one casting spot.

Since the places are limited, we must focus on the important ones. Who is the most important character in [Zhu Xian]?From Shen Lang's point of view, it wasn't Zhang Xiaofan, Lin Jingyu, or Lu Xueqi, but Bi Yao.

Many years later, perhaps many people have forgotten the plot in "Zhu Xian", but they definitely still remember the ending of Baguio.

Nine ghosts, gods and demons of the heavens,
With my blood as a sacrifice.

Three lives and seven lives, eternal fall into hell,
Only for the sake of love, even if I die without regrets.

How many people are upset by this infatuation curse?

Shen Lang flipped through the profiles of these female artists one by one, but unfortunately none of them fit the temperament. In the original Zhu Xian, even though Baguio is a "demon girl", she is: celestial beauty, aura is compelling.

These female artists are beautiful, but they don't match their temperament.

Shen Lang suddenly thought of someone, so he asked Wang Zhonglei.

"Can someone from outside Huayi be selected?"

This question stopped Wang Zhonglei, and he secretly slandered in his heart: This boy, there are so many beauties in the company, and none of them have fallen in love with?
"That... I don't know who Mr. Shen wants to use? What role?" Wang Zhonglei smiled awkwardly.

"Oh, is Liu Yifei okay? I think her temperament is very suitable for Baguio." Shen Lang said.

Wang Zhonglei's eyes lit up when he heard the words, not that he thought Liu Yifei was suitable for playing Baguio, he had never read the original Jade Dynasty novel, mainly because he thought that if Liu Yifei could be signed to Huayi through a role, it would definitely be a great choice for Huayi. A sure-fire deal.

After the mainland version of "Tian Long Ba Bu" was released last year, Liu Yifei won the title of "Sister Immortal" with the role of Wang Yuyan, and became popular all over the country.

In addition, if Wang Jinghua wants to leave, he will definitely take away a large number of artists. If Huayi can sign Liu Yifei, it can also send a signal to the outside world: Huayi can leave anyone with iron-clad soldiers.

"Here, we still need to communicate with Liu Yifei about the schedule, Mr. Shen, or wait for a decision? Does Mr. Shen have any other requirements?" Wang Zhonglei suggested.

Shen Lang shook his head: "No, I won't interfere with other things, after all, I'm a layman."

"Haha, Boss Shen is no layman. He is very professional in choosing directors and actors. We were also taken aback just now." Wang Zhongjun praised.

"Mr. Wang was joking, that is, he chose randomly."

The two parties exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Wang Zhongjun asked someone to print out the contract, and included some of the previously negotiated matters in the contract. Inspur Technology invested 3000 million, and within a month, 1000 million should be transferred to Huayi's account as the project start-up fund , the subsequent 2000 million can be divided into two batches, after the official shooting starts, and three months after the shooting starts.

Inspur Technology received 40% of the box office share after the release of "Zhu Xian". Of course, this 40% is the net profit after the development and distribution fee, theater share, and taxes. To post upside down.

"Then wish us a happy cooperation?" Wang Zhonglei also asked someone to open a bottle of champagne.

"Happy cooperation!" Shen Lang took the initiative to clink glasses with the other party.

After Shen Lang left here, Wang Zhonglei followed his brother Wang Zhongjun back to the office, and waved happily.

"I didn't expect this Mr. Shen to be quite cheerful."

Wang Zhonglei shook his head with a wry smile: "It's much easier for them to make money than us. I checked this Inspur Technology specifically in the past two days. Do you know how much the game [Jianyu Jianghu] in his hand earns a month?"

"How many?"

"Close to 7000 million!" Wang Zhongjun gestured, a little discouraged.

Wang Zhonglei's eyes widened: "I'll be good, so much?"

Wang Zhongjun leaned back: "What we are struggling with is preparing the crew, looking for scripts, finding directors, and attracting investment. Most of the money we make is still taken away by the theaters. Let's look at others."

Wang Zhonglei was also a little discouraged when he heard the words: "Brother, you don't really want to play some online games, do you? I heard that the game is also very risky. The investment is tens of millions, and if you lose it, you will lose everything."

"Nonsense, I'm not stupid, I'm just thinking, you see, hot money is going to the Internet industry now, one by one going to the US for listing is going to Hong Kong for listing, and the market value is billions of dollars at every turn. Our Huayi is such a big plate, isn't it? Can you also enter the capital market for a while?" Wang Zhongjun's tone gradually became firm from the initial hesitation.

"IPO?" Wang Zhonglei was also very excited when he heard the news. For their generation, the IPO was totally irresistible.

After a while, Wang Zhongjun gradually calmed down.

"It's still too early for us to go public now. The most important thing is to solve the two current crises. Wang Jinghua still holds so many shares in Huayi. If she just leaves, we will become substitutes." She's working."

A cold light flashed in Wang Zhonglei's eyes.

"Do you want"

Wang Zhongjun gave his younger brother an angry look: "What are you thinking about, I mean how to make her willingly spit out the shares."

Wang Zhonglei scratched his head, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "Wang Jinghua will definitely take away her artists, but Huayi has a contract with her artists, can we start from this?"

"Well, that's a good idea. In this way, you go talk to Wang Jinghua. If she is willing to give up Huayi's shares, she can take whoever she wants. We won't interfere, otherwise."

(End of this chapter)