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Chapter 198 The First Intimate Contact

On April 4, Shenghai Chedun Film and Television Base.

The background of the story of "The Pretender" is the Republic of China. Through the perspective of the three siblings of the Ming family, the story tells the desperate struggle between the enemy and us on the hidden front in Shanghai during the Anti-Japanese War.

For the three-line narrative, director Jiang Wei plans to divide the shooting into three groups.

He is in charge of important scenes, and the other two assistant directors Fu Wei and Gao Qunshu are in charge of secondary scenes.

Han Qiao is still satisfied with this arrangement. Fu Wei is an old friend of Jiang Wei. The two collaborated on the TV series "Latent".

Gao Qunshu was an unknown person at this time, but later generations are also famous directors.

He directed the films "The Wind" and "Detective Hunter Zhang", and was the "supervisor" sent by Huayi.

at this time.

Gao Qunshu and Fu Wei stood on the side of the "Start-up Ceremony", with serious expressions, and even a little inexplicable melancholy.

Gao Qunshu was a fat man with big ears, very rich, with a stone stuck in his voice, his voice was very deep, and he said with emotion: "I said Lao Fu, the future of this drama is uncertain."

Fu Wei pushed his glasses, with a gentle demeanor, the "opening ceremony" in the distance, astigmatism lights all over the sky, reporters crowded around, and sighed: "To be honest, I'm not worried about the quality of this drama, Jiang Ge's professional level is absolutely top-notch Yes, not to mention Hua Yi's team, frankly speaking, I have confidence in whoever will act in this play, but it's a pity that it is Han Qiao."

"Yeah, it's Han Qiao. Don't think too much about the ball. There are so many reporters today, more than half of them are here for Han Qiao. At least our drama is getting a lot of attention."

Fu Wei nodded: "Han Qiao is a double-edged sword. If you use it well, it will add icing on the cake, but if you don't use it well, you will be ruined. After all, "Small Bag 2" is eyeing the tiger. It is very difficult for this movie not to become a stepping stone."

This is almost the consensus of the "Pretender" crew,

A few days ago, "Less Bags 2" starring Lu Yi was interviewed by the media and announced in a high-profile manner that "Less Bags 2" will be released at the same time as "The Pretender".

There was an uproar in the industry.

"The Pretender" has touched "Small Bag 2", but they all know that it is all a propaganda strategy, and they are all mixed in this circle. Touching Ci, it is not shabby.

It's over with a smile, but "Small Bag 2" also said the same.

That is a declaration of war!

There was a lot of discussion in the industry, and when they came back to their senses, they would all smile.

Zhonggan made this move beautifully.

"Small Bag 2" is a continuation of the popular masterpiece, and has an audience base. Nie Yuan is still a first-line niche.

"The Pretender" is Han Qiao's first major work, especially since it is still a critical moment to compete for the "Four Great Students", this play is particularly important.

Salaries are drawn from the bottom of the pot.

Han Qiao's first leading role in "Fighting the Street", naturally he couldn't compete with Nie Yuan.

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Jiang Wei has mixed feelings in his heart. Generally speaking, there are few reporters in the "opening ceremony".

However, the opening ceremony of "The Pretender" has become a standard feature of the industry's top-tier productions.

Reporters gathered.

Li Bingbing and Yu Feihong are okay, they can stand still, their costumes are cheongsams, their pretty faces are smiling, their bodies are graceful, and they are unbelievably beautiful.

Hu Jun, Jiang Xin, and Huang Xiaoming were so excited that their smiling faces froze.

They are all Xiaomengxin, it doesn't matter if they are killed or killed, they can compete with "Small Bag 2", and losing is also a qualification.

Qin Lan looked at Han Qiao affectionately, feeling a little proud in her heart.

The sound of firecrackers "cracked", and the burning incense was inserted into the incense burner.

The "opening ceremony" is over.

Next is the media questioning session.

The staff loosened the cordon, and for a while, reporters flocked to the main creators.

There are more than a dozen microphones in front of Han Qiao, and the voice is noisy.

At this time, it is not wrong to choose a big media. Han Qiao looked at it and chose "Shenghai Life Evening News."

The reporter of "Life Evening News" is a handsome professional woman: "Han Qiao, hello, I am Xia Wanqiu, reporter of "Shenghai Life Evening News."

"Good."

Xia Wanqiu spoke quickly, and the question was very sharp: "Han Qiao, your company previously announced that "The Pretender" will be broadcast at the same time as "Small Bag 2". According to this newspaper, "Small Bag 2" has Lu Yi and Ren Quan. Both of them are popular niches in China, and "Less Bags 2" also continues the excellent team of "Less Bags 1", why does your company have such confidence?"

The reporter gradually fell silent.

Everyone looked at Han Qiao.

Han Qiao smiled, and said in a deep voice: "This reporter friend asked a very good question, but there is one thing wrong. Apart from the actors and the team, the most important thing for the success of a TV series is the script. I admit, "Less Bag 2 " has its advantages, but "The Pretender" is not bad either, our team is an excellent team from Huayi, and the directors are also very professional..."

Han Qiao looked at the actors around him: "Everyone is familiar with the actors. To be honest, I am very confident in "The Pretender". I think this drama can redefine the spy war drama.",

Xia Wanqiu asked eagerly: "Han Qiao, do you mean that the script of "The Pretender" is better than "Less Bags 2"?"

Han Qiao smiled and said, "That's right!"

Astigmatism lights filled the sky, and the reporters were in an uproar.

Even the rest of the actors were a little shocked,

Han Qiao is too sharp.

In the face of so many media, directly dragging and stepping on "Small Bag 2", this is not leaving any room for myself.

It is almost conceivable that "Little Bag 2" will never let it go.

Astigmatism lights all over the sky.

The reporters rushed like carp, and one of the male reporters shouted loudly: "Han Qiao, you said that this drama is redefining the spy war drama. What do you think the spy war drama should be like?"

Han Qiaodao: "There are currently many spy war dramas in China, and these spy war dramas are very good. However, these spy war dramas are not very friendly to teenagers. Our spy war drama will not only have a story, but will Make some concessions, after all, teenagers are the mainstream of the future."

"The Pretender" is not so much a spy war drama as it is a spy photo idol drama.

No way, the audience has been influenced by Xiangjiang and Baodao TV stations in recent years, and they have little interest in serious historical dramas.

"Da Ming Dynasty 1566" is a hit in the industry, and its ratings are overwhelming.

Counting the successful TV dramas in the next few years, almost all of them are combinations of handsome men and beautiful women.

Han Qiao is undoubtedly at the forefront.

Next, after Han Qiao answered several reporters' questions, he seldom spoke.

Be cautious in your words and deeds.

If there is something, it is enough to say it once, and if you say too much, you will never die.

However, although Han Qiao rarely spoke.

The reporter's questions about Huang Xiaoming, Qin Lan, and Jiang Xin still focused on him.

This made Huang Xiaoming feel a little lost.

However, he quickly adjusted his mentality and became confident and calm.

This year, apart from "The Pretender", he has a big drama in the second half of the year.

"The Son of Heaven" by Chen Daoming and Jia Jingwen.

He believed that sooner or later, he would catch up with his two good friends.

After half an hour.

The reporters left one after another, all looking eager to try.

Today's harvest is quite fruitful, there are a lot of big facts, and the older reporters feel even more emotional.

The entertainment industry is about to blow up again.

Backstage.

Jiang Wei chatted with Han Qiao.

Jiang Wei seldom touched cigarettes, but at this moment, he took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and exhaled deeply, watching the smoke fly away, Jiang Wei shook the ashes: "Xiaoqiao, I don't look like you today, why? Are you sure that the script of "The Pretender" is better than the script of "Less Bag 2"?"

Han Qiao smiled and declined the cigarette Jiang Wei handed over.

The bad script of "Small Bag 2" is recognized. The popular "Waterloo" was broadcast, which ruined the first season's signboard. Of course, the script of the original "Pretender" was also bad. The actors supported this drama, otherwise, it would be hit the street.

But to be honest, the script of "The Pretender" is a little better than "Less Bag 2".

In this life, Han Qiao checked and made up for the omissions, and the script of "The Pretender" strengthened in all aspects must not only be stronger.

Moreover, the directors of "The Pretender" are three masters of spy dramas.

The filming team is the Huayi film team, shooting TV series, it is completely anti-aircraft guns to fight mosquitoes.

Therefore,
Different from the bad news in the industry, Han Qiao is very confident.

However, Han Qiao is from God's perspective. Others don't know that soldiers are against soldiers, generals are against generals.

"The Pretender" has little chance of winning.

It is normal for Jiang Wei to worry.

Han Qiao coughed and said seriously: "Mr. Jiang, to be honest, I was asked to act in "Small Bag 2" and I declined."

Han Qiao didn't lie, he was asked to play a small supporting role in "Small Bag 2".

Jiang Wei threw away the cigarette, smiled happily, and felt relieved. He never expected that Han Qiao had already penetrated into the enemy's interior: "Xiaoqiao, with your words, I feel relieved. This time, I will let you I cooperate and kill them."

Jiang Wei is a professor of Beiying at any rate, gentle and elegant, but he also burst into foul language unexpectedly.

Han Qiao was very upright and waved his fist: "That's right, kill them."

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There is a shooting plan in the afternoon.

Jiang Wei asked a group of creative staff to hold a meeting and assign tasks.

He is in charge of the "Minglou" scene. In the early stage, Minglou's role is the focus. A senior official of the Wang puppet government, a military spy, code-named "Poisonous Snake", such an important person, with multiple disguises, is actually a member of the red,
Minglou's character design is also very pleasing, deep-minded, cruel, and impeccable in doing things. However, he treats his relatives with all kinds of care and proper "iron man tenderness".

Gao Qunshu is in charge of the "Mingtai" scene. Mingtai is the growth line. The early scenes are not as exciting as Minglou. He is the young son of the Ming family, suave and kind-hearted.

Fu Wei is in charge of the "Ming Jing" scene. Ming Jing is the eldest lady of the Ming Group, a red capitalist, soft on the outside and strong on the inside. He has worked hard to pull the two younger brothers, and can give his life for the company and the two younger brothers.

The rest of the characters, such as Mingcheng, Wang Manchun, Yu Manli... almost all rely on the plot of the three brothers.

Jiang Wei finished the assignment.

The morale of the crew is a little low.

Jiang Wei coughed and said in a serious voice: "Everyone, I know that "Less Bags 2" is coming aggressively. You are all worried about losing, afraid of losing, and have pessimistic feelings about this drama, but I want to say that "Less Bags 2" is also It’s nothing special, you are all industry elites, I believe that no one is a coward, let alone self-serving, everyone is not optimistic about us, we must hold our breath, break the boat, win this battle, let the industry know, who are we!"

After finishing speaking, there was a pause, and Jiang Wei smiled hippie: "Our leading actor Han Qiao once rejected the role invitation of "Small Bag 2", and Bing Bing is also the heroine of "Small Bag 1", this time he will abandon "Small Bag 2" ", I don't need to say more."

For a while, the morale of each group was greatly boosted.

The team that made movies in the past, but this time they are making TV dramas, no one is a little arrogant.

They are all old fritters, and the way of them is clear.

Han Qiao cast his eyes on Jiang Wei in admiration.

What is a professional director.

The crew's morale was low, and everyone had their own thoughts. Director Jiang's words were submissive.

After the crew left the scene.

Jiang Wei left Gao Qunshu, Fu Wei, and Han Qiao to attend the meeting alone.

Set the tone for future shoots.

[-]. We must control every scene well, let the actors penetrate into the roles, and refuse impetuous and vain performances.

Second, it is necessary to achieve exquisite shooting and avoid crude and random manufacturing, specifically clothing, makeup, and props.

In this regard, Jiang Wei gave a special example. There are many movies in Xiangjiang, which are really eye-catching. In costume dramas, the leading role is slippers, and the supporting roles are Rolex watches... After all, there should be no goofy scenes.

After Jiang Wei finished speaking, he said, "Xiaoqiao, you are the lead actor, the screenwriter, the original author, and the investor. If you have any requests, just say so."

Gao Qunshu and Fu Wei had no idea.

This play was originally to praise Han Qiao.

Han Qiao thought for a while and said, "Mr. Jiang, Brother Gao and Brother Fu, I have two suggestions."

One is that after the shooting of the day, we took time to review the film in the evening, watch the film, check for gaps and make up for omissions.

Second, during the week, two nights must be vacated. During these two nights, actors are organized to discuss the plot and walk the scene offline to ensure that the actors can enter the role.

Han Qiao smiled: "Of course, I know that this may waste a lot of time, but the company and Huayi value this film very much. Although the investment is only 800 million, I dare say that the 800 million investment will be used in In TV production, it is more than many 1200 million investments."

In fact, "The Pretender" has many hidden expenses, which are not included in the budget, only the investment share.

For example, Huayi's team, if you invite Huayi's team, there are several million yuan, but this time, Huayi took the film by herself. In addition to the salary, the project bonus will be paid by Huayi.

This saves a few hundred dollars.

Another example is actors, these actors go out to film, and the salary is hundreds of thousands, but the company film, the salary is only tens of thousands, and the rest of the company makes up.

These zeros and zeros are converted into investment and have investment shares, excluding the total investment budget.

800 million investment, of which at least 600 million can be used in TV drama production.

Jiang Wei immediately stated: "I think what Xiaoqiao said is very reasonable and necessary."

Neither Gao Qunshu nor Fu Wei had any objections.

………………

The small meeting is over.

Han Qiao and Gao Qunshu walked together.

The two called Li Bingbing, and the two leading actors in the "Mingtai" scene were in place.

In the car.

Gao Qunshu flipped through the script and said with a smile, "Xiaoqiao, Bingbing, let's shoot the scene of Sheng Hai first. This scene has a lot of action scenes, so it's okay."

Han Qiao said: "No problem, Director Gao."

Li Bingbing took off his cheongsam and put on a big windbreaker. His hair was simply tied into a ponytail. He flipped through the script and nodded when he heard the sound: "No problem, Director Gao."

"Brother Han, take advantage of this time, my two pairs of lines?" Li Bingbing played Yu Manli.

Both of them are military special agents, life and death partners, and they have a lot of scenes. It can be said that almost all of them played together in the early stage.

Han Qiao smiled: "Of course there is no problem."

Fu Wei listened to the two play against each other.

The lips parted in a smile.

A good director has little resistance to a good actor.

Han Qiao and Li Bingbing are undoubtedly good actors, dedicated, professional, hardworking, and not hypocritical at all.

Into the crew.

The play is bigger than the sky.

　It's a bit of a calvin, so it's a little late.

　　Sorry
　　
　
(End of this chapter)