You promised to make a bad movie, but your box office exceeded 10 billion?

Chapter 166 Everything is ready (second update)
Penguin Pictures, Qin Qingmei came to Sun Huaizhong's office, handed over the tablet, and asked tentatively, "Mr. Sun, should we take some measures?"

At this time, the popularity of "Bright Sword" has not subsided, and any news about Xihongshi Film and Television can cause a great response and bring huge traffic. Therefore, as soon as the news of Xihongshi Film and Television's new drama came out, countless self-media followed suit. The current phenomenon of overwhelming news is still very scary in terms of the situation.

Those who don’t know may think that Xihongshi Film and Television spent a huge amount of money on promotion.

"response?"

"What response?"

Sun Huaizhong looked at the overwhelming news and sneered.

"Isn't Xihong Film and Television the company of Mr. Li from Qianda?"

"When they make a movie this time, they must be trying to support Qianda and attack us. Don't we have to deal with it?"

Sun Huaizhong looked at Qin Qingmei with a smile, looking at her tender face full of collagen.

Sure enough, he is still too young!

"If they make a comedy, I might pay more attention to it."

"But martial arts movies? Martial arts movies are not that easy to make!"

This was also the reason why he sneered just now. Of course he understood Qianda's current situation. The two great directors he found were both good at making comedies. This meant that Xihong Film and Television was unable to make comedies, and Xiao Su The director originally started his career by making Internet jokes, and he is also good at making comedies.

Not allowing him to make comedy films now is equivalent to cutting off an arm.

And Xihong's film and TV show is even more funny, and he even chose a martial arts film.

Obviously it wants to compete with the martial arts and kung fu movies among its three blockbusters, and compete with their penguins.

Of course he understands why Xihong Film and Television did not choose special effects blockbusters as its opponents.

Not that strong!

Special effects films are not something you can make just because you want to. Even they have to spend a lot of money to hire a Hollywood special effects team to help. Xihongshi Film and Television still wants to make a special effects film?
But they didn't understand that martial arts movies can't be made just because they want to.

Even they, the Penguins, only dared to think of this idea after two Kung Fu superstars joined them!
Is he still worried that a blockbuster film directed by a famous Hollywood director and featuring two kung fu superstars in the same epic frame will not be as good as a martial arts film produced by a small company?
So, what does he need to do to deal with it?
They didn't have to do anything to crush this small company that had repeatedly caused them trouble into scum.

I can finally avenge my shame and feel proud. Thinking about it, Sun Huaizhong is inexplicably looking forward to the arrival of the Spring Festival.

……

In the capital, in an ordinary teahouse in an old-looking alley.

in the box.

Feng Xiaogan picked up the lighter, lit it with a bang, blocked the wind with his hand, and respectfully lit the eyes of Brother Chen Kai next to him. Looking at this look, someone who didn't know it might have thought he was a waiter.

Others at the table were used to it.

Although Feng Xiaogang is quite famous among the audience, everyone even thinks that he is a figure who can rival Chen Kaige and emo in the film industry.

But compared to Brother Chen Kai, he is just a weakling. At that time, he was just a propaganda officer in the grain depot. He relied on his good eloquence and made friends with noble people to climb up to where he is today.

And who is Brother Chen Kai?

Chen Kaige's father, Chen Huaikai, is a famous director of Beijing Film Academy. He has produced many classic opera films. "Mei Lanfang Stage Art", which he collaborated with the famous playwright Wu Zuguang, was praised by Mei Lanfang himself.

Brother Chen Kai's mother is also a senior screenwriter at Beijing Film Academy.

He himself has a professional background in directing, and he comes from a family of film directors and has studied overseas. With such background, his status in the whale circle is naturally not comparable to that of Feng Xiaotan.

Feng Xiaotan also understands that it doesn't matter what the audience thinks of him. Even if the audience likes him, it's useless. It's like a girl looking for a boyfriend. As a poor guy, even if he likes you, what will happen?

He has nothing to give you.

The most useless thing in the world is the gentleness of a man who accomplishes nothing. (Only represents Feng Xiaogang’s point of view, not the author’s point of view. The author is also a poor man)
For Feng Xiaogan, those audiences who like him are probably this kind of people.

So it’s okay to pretend in front of a licking dog and show your aloofness as a goddess or something like that!
But in front of a real rich man, he doesn't dare to be presumptuous. If he offends Brother Chen Kai, he may not be able to eat so easily in the film and television industry, so he is happy to lower his posture. If he can have an extra thigh to hug him, it will be even more perfect. .

He usually scolded others, just treating him like a cannon, but in front of this true Buddha, he did not dare to be presumptuous.

Although it was still noon, the two of them were already drunk and their faces were red.

Brother Chen Kai was obviously used to Xiaotan's low profile as he hugged him affectionately and gave him some instructions.

Brother Chen Kai is also very satisfied with this sensible young man, and he still shows great respect for him. A person whose reputation is as good as his own, who pleases himself and licks himself, feels like a rich second generation who likes female Internet celebrities to lick themselves. Same, but don’t be too happy.

"Brother Kai, the conditions offered by Penguin this time are really good. If it weren't for the lack of a good script, I would have wanted to make a TV series. Why did you give this opportunity to others in vain and not make one yourself?"

Men talk more when they drink.

Feng Xiaogang stammered and asked Chen Kai, who was next to him. His original intention was of course to please this elder brother. The implication was that if he were to come to you, any emo, sad twist, or famous Hollywood director would all be a jerk.

After hearing this, Brother Chen Kai was not very happy. He just waved his hand and said, "I am taking the lead this time. Everyone gave me face to respond. If I, the leader, take all the benefits and let others drink the soup, it will be terrible." It’s not polite.”

This is of course not what he really thinks.

He has tried many movies over the years, but after "Farewell My Concubine", he felt that he suddenly no longer knew how to make movies. No matter how he made movies, it seemed that he could no longer keep up with the times, and the audience didn't buy it. .

Especially after he spent all his efforts preparing to win an Oscar with "Funny", but it turned out to be a joke, his confidence also fell to the bottom with "Funny".

He didn't want to give away any benefits. He simply didn't dare to show his shame on such an important occasion. He was worried about failure, and he was worried about not being able to guarantee his future!

"Brother Kai is so righteous!"

Feng Xiaogan didn't know whether he had guessed Brother Chen Kai's true intention, but regardless of whether he understood it or not, he wanted to make his elder brother happy first.

"I heard that Xihong Film and Television is also planning to make a movie recently. It's a martial arts drama, and they're going to join Qianda to fight Penguin in the ring!"

"Martial arts movies, it's true that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers!"

Feng Xiaogang said with a sarcastic smile, and changed the topic without any trace. Obviously, whether he understood it or not, he had realized that the elder brother did not like the topic he mentioned above. If he didn't have this sensitivity, he would leave. Not until today.

"Ha ha!"

Brother Chen Kai sneered, "Young people are like this. They think that after filming two popular TV series, they can control the movies. Only when they actually make them will they realize that movies and TV series are two different things!" He grew up like this. I have heard and heard that people with a professional background have not yet understood this thing. What good things can a newly graduated student produce?
"Hahaha……"

"Then let's cheer for their defeat in advance!"

Feng Xiaogang laughed happily, as if he was happier that Xihong's movie hit the street than he was a hit at the box office.

Brother Chen Kai shook his head, but he still raised his glass and drank the beer in one gulp.

"It's unlikely that he'll be disappointed. Nowadays, their TV series are very popular. Even if he makes a bad movie in the end, as long as it's not too bad, there will always be fans who will pay for it."

Brother Chen Kai sees it very clearly, and he has a thorough understanding of the blind obedience of the audience.

This is also the reason why he doesn't make movies casually. People like him cherish their own feathers very much. He has not fallen to that point when he exchanges fame for money.

"I hope he can make more movies, so that his reputation can be completely ruined and reduced to the point where everyone screams for beating him!"

Feng Xiaogan's face glowed red, as if he had seen the day when Su You's movie hit the streets and his eldest brother was so proud.

……

In the underground parking lot of Xiaoshan International Airport in Zhejiang Province, Su You sat in the car, closing his eyes and relaxing.

Half a month has passed since the film project was approved.

Now that everything is ready, all that's left is for the last actors to be in place.

Yes, he is here to pick someone up today.

As a director, coming to greet him in person can be said to be a great honor.

Of course, with the current status of Xiao Ma Ge and Yang Ziqiong, they are indeed worthy of it.

Originally, Su You wanted Li Lianjie to play Li Mubai, and Li Lianjie was also very interested. Now Su You is no longer really an unknown junior, and Li Mingyue is even more generous in taking action.

It's a pity that Li Lianjie finally rejected his invitation. Acting in two movies at the same time in such a tight time would be irresponsible to both the director and the audience, and he is a good and responsible actor.

As for asking him to give up movies directed by famous Hollywood directors and choose to star in Su You's movies, Su You's current fame is obviously not worthy of it. Li Lianjie has never had such an idea.

So in the end, Su You thought of Brother Ma, whom he had met once at the Golden Eagle Awards.

In fact, he was also thinking of Xiao Ma at first, but this is a martial arts film after all. If he didn't have martial arts skills, the final fight might not achieve the effect he wanted, and the demeanor of the martial arts practitioner wouldn't be the same. It can be performed casually.

But he had no choice.

As for Yang Ziqiong, it was Xiaopozhan who arranged the matchmaking and invited her here.

At this time, her international reputation is no worse than that of Xiao Ma, and she has a background in action movies and has solid martial arts skills, so she is a very suitable candidate.

Not only the second female lead, but also Wu Zhi, eighth master Yuan Heping, and soundtrack composer Tan Dun were also invited through the relationship of Xiaopo Station.

There is no way, Xihongzhu Film and Television is too junior after all, and cannot compare to a deep-rooted tree like Xiaopozhan.

In return, the film will be broadcast exclusively on Xiaopo Station after it reaches theaters.

Looking out the window, Su You smiled, opened the car door, and stepped out of Alpha, who Li Mingyue had not used much and was treated as a company car. He looked at the man walking towards him, wearing simple white clothes, but with a unique look of his own. A girl with an elegant temperament.

"Director Xiao Su!"

Zhang Ziyi shouted in surprise and ran over happily dragging her suitcase. Originally she just recommended herself to Su You out of luck, but she didn't expect that not long after, Su You actually invited her to participate in the movie, and she was a female. host!

How could she not be excited.

Yes, this is the heroine decided by Su You.

When he decided to make this movie, he had already decided on the heroine. This girl he met by chance on the high-speed train had an indescribable energy in her body, which perfectly matched the Yu Jiaolong in his impression.

"Get in the car!"

Su You didn't say much and just asked Zhang Ziyi to get in the car.

Not long after, Zou Runfa and Yang Ziqiong arrived one after another. After some greetings, everyone took a car to a martial arts gym on the outskirts of Zhejiang Province.

"Let me introduce to you, this is Jingtian, the national martial arts champion, and this is Xiaohu. They are the martial arts training teachers for this film. In the next half month, you will need to receive martial arts training here before joining the set to start filming. .”

These are the two teachers Su You found at Xiaopo Station. Both of them have learned from teachers, and they also have many fans at Xiaopo Station. Their works are comparable to the so-called "martial arts" or "wuxia" movies on the screen today. "Action" movies are much more exciting.

Originally, Su You was planning to let the two of them serve as martial arts instructors. After all, he had already redeemed a complete set of information on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", including action design. He just needed to find someone with a certain foundation to help him realize these actions. .

But after reading Ba Ye's works, he changed his mind!

"what?"

Zhang Ziyi let out a disappointed sound. She thought she could start filming right away.

On the contrary, Zou Runfa and Yang Ziqiong did not show much surprise. It is their duty as actors to undergo special training for filming. For some special movies, such as boxing, actors even have to start receiving professional training six months in advance. Hand-like life to reshape your body shape.

They only received training for half a month, which was nothing.

How did he know that if possible, Su You would of course wish they could train for half a year, but the film wants to be released during the Spring Festival and the time is too tight, so they can only train for half a month first, and then let everyone continue training while filming. , and then all the martial arts scenes were shot at the end.

"This is the second male lead, Luo Xiaohu's actor, Hao Wei!"

At this time, Hao Wei, who had been training in the martial arts gym for a period of time, happened to be sweating profusely and walked to the outer courtyard. Su You raised his hand and introduced.

In less than half a month, it was obvious that Hao Wei had some muscle outlines on his body. Su You was very satisfied, indicating that he had not found the wrong person.

Traditional martial arts practitioners do not need obvious muscles, but are in a relaxed state. However, Hao Wei plays a rugged bandit in the desert and needs muscles to show strength.

Zhang Ziyi raised her eyes and immediately shut her mouth as she was still a little disappointed.

She had met Hao Wei, Qi Sheng in "The Princess", he was a handsome young man, handsome and delicate, in "The Sword" he was a rugged soldier, a rough man, but now, he has become a burly young man again .

Even an actor who had achieved such fame worked so hard, and her heart immediately calmed down.

(End of this chapter)