China Entertainment: I really don’t want to live with the queen

Chapter 124 No one understands Saberin better than me. The Chinese pop king is okay.
"Tian'er, the lighting and equipment debugging is over, and the actors are in place. When will we record? If it keeps being delayed like this, I'm worried that I'm going to get emotional down there."

At the Television Broadcasting Center of Peking TV Station, Wang Jinlong, deputy director of the "China in Classics" program group, held a workbook with a sad face.

Although "China in Classics" is a TV show, the crew configuration is standard for TV series and movies.

Actors, lighting, photography, makeup, art, visuals, sound... large and small, the crew totals more than 50 people.

"China in the Classics" is Peking TV's first attempt to "separate production and broadcasting", and the treatment in all aspects is incomparable to that of the "son" of the TV station.

The studio alone is the warehouse where Beiping TV stores equipment.

The weather in Beiping is getting colder in October, and the basement is cold and damp.

The sparse program staff had their buttocks pressed against the cold ground, constantly rubbing their hands to keep warm. The feeling was as uncomfortable as lying on ice in the middle of winter.

The actors were even worse. In order to maintain their makeup and costumes, they had to stand like a pillar. The cold air went down the back of their feet and penetrated into their bones. Their bodies were so cold that they were not recording a show, they were just sitting in jail.

The opera actors are all veterans of the People's Art Institute, and they are so old that they remain silent.

The extras and a group of children in the play couldn't bear it any longer. They clamored for hot water and complained about when the filming would start. If the delay continued, would there be any subsidies? If the child caught a cold, could the medical expenses be reimbursed? Can lunch be arranged at night... …

"Tian'er, Xu Chen is an investor. I shouldn't say this, but I really can't hold it in. Our show is being recorded now. It's such a good show. Can Xu Chen play the role of "scholar" well?" Wang Jinlong There is professional ethics, but the assistant director only gets paid to be criticized on both sides, and he is worried about the effect of the program.

He is from the Guangdong Provincial Theater and directed the classic Yue operas "The Injustice of Dou E" and "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai".

Tian Qinxin visited the thatched cottage three times to invite him, but Wang Jinlong couldn't save his face and agreed. He happened to be on business in Peiping and wanted to sell Lao Tian a favor on the way.

As a result, I worked on the program team for 15 days, stroking my beard and smacking my lips, "China in the Classics" is really a good program, with a good meaning and a good program format!

The combination of drama and film and television is the first of its kind in domestic dramas.

Under Tian Qinxin's strict requirements, the show's lighting, costumes, and makeup are all "movie"-level.The stage is more beautiful than a drama stage, and the actors are all veterans of the People's Art Academy.

Wang Jinlong was very worried: "A pot of good porridge is mixed with rat excrement. I am not afraid that Xu Chen will ask for too much, but I am most afraid that Xu Chen will have too many roles."

"Scholar" is very important, connecting ancient and modern times. Wang Jinlong has heard Xu Chen's songs. The young man is very good, but he doubts whether Xu Chen can play the role of "scholar" well!
"Uncle Wang, check the general equipment and lighting again. Xu Chen said we will arrive at 7:30, which is still 10 minutes." Tian Qinxin paused with his fingers on the script.

"China in the Classics" is a combination of drama and film. Xu Chen is very willing to spend money. The production of the program has now cost 60 yuan.

The more she records, the more Tian Qinxin attaches great importance to the effect of the program. She is determined to make this program the best variety show in China, and even...

The first drama in China!

"If Xu Chen's recording fails to meet the requirements, even if I fall out with him, I will replace him." Tian Qinxin is not afraid of offending Xu Chen. She will not be a drama director if she is afraid of offending others.

Putting together the script, he said resolutely: "Uncle Wang, the show is not just Xu Chen or "Time Pictures", it is the hard work of everyone. Please tell the crew that I will firmly protect the show!"

The two directors were about to kill the boss, and the host Cao Ying met Zhou Tao at the door.

Zhou Tao is an old man from Peking TV station. He came out of the elevator, paying attention to the program, and frowned slightly.

She was very aware of the situation at Peking TV Station. Normally, no one would come down to this basement, but now it was turned into a "studio."

It seems that Achen's program is in a very difficult situation on Peking TV Station, commonly known as "the bench".

"Sister Tao, you are here..." Cao Ying led Zhou Tao to visit the "studio". The entire studio was filled with the aroma of books, a whole wall of antique books, a dark green table lamp full of the flavor of the Republic of China and a desk .

The studio was transformed into three stages, one of which had a boat resting on it.

"Sister Tao, many scenes in the show were shot at the Peking Film Studio. Brother Chen's show really opened my eyes. It feels like filming a movie." Cao Ying glanced at Zhou Tao quietly, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

She was keenly aware that the relationship between Zhou Tao and Xu Chen was very intriguing, and this time she asked Zhou Tao for on-site advice under the pretext of "recording difficulties".

Sure enough, Zhou Tao readily agreed. At this time, CCTV had not yet finished work. Zhou Tao rushed over after finishing his work. The dignified and elegant CCTV host did not even bother to touch up his makeup or take off the dress he wore when hosting.

"Xiaoying, who is the program team?" Zhou Tao often records programs, and the atmosphere in "China in the Classics" is dull.

"Sister Tao, this is Brother Chen's first recording, and everyone is a little down." Cao Ying is very interested in acting, and often hangs out with the actors, lowering her voice: "Brother Chen is just playing for fun, but everyone is really working hard. I don’t want my hard work to go to waste, and I think Brother Chen will definitely be able to play the role well.”

"Achen is very confident in everything he does and is unlikely to delay the recording of the program." Zhou Tao had the impression that Xu Chen was confident, flamboyant, and arrogant on the stage. She subconsciously believed Xu Chen: "Xiaoying, what is there that the program host doesn't understand? Take advantage of it now Let’s discuss it.”

"I also think that Brother Chen became the king of Chinese pop at the age of 18." Cao Ying had a high emotional intelligence and immediately put herself in Zhou Tao's camp: "Sister Tao, here it is, here are some of Shangshu's monologues and recitation tone... …”

"Xiaoying, Achen, this program focuses on the excellent traditional Chinese culture through time and space dialogue..." Zhou Tao flipped through the script.

Xu Chen told her about the program format of "China in the Classics". Zhou Tao thought it was just an ordinary popular science program, but now he saw the complete script.

Zhou Tao read the lines carefully. The more he read, the more surprised he became. It was hard to believe that this program was produced by Xu Chen and not by an old producer who had been running TV programs for many years.

Based on her experience, this show has only two outcomes, one is a big loss and the other is a big win.

"Xiaoying, you should read this sentence like this..." Zhou Tao didn't want Xu Chen to lose. He kept his legs tightly together under the white women's OL skirt. He combed the broken hair with his white fingertips and pushed it against the wall of his ear, carefully instructing Cao Ying.

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Peking Television Broadcasting Center.

"Brother Chen, Brother Chen, we're here."

The Maybach was very comfortable, and the heating was very warm. Xu Chen had been spinning for the past few days, drifting off to sleep, and waking up with sleepy eyes. He was wearing a black women's suit coat with a faint fragrance of lavender.

In front of me, Li Bingbing's forehead was as smooth as jade, and the tip of her nose was dripping with sweat. She handed over hot soy milk with both hands: "Brother Chen, you arrived at the company just after you came out of the airport. It takes a long time to record the program in the evening. Drink some soy milk to warm your stomach."

Yoxi, Li Bingbing’s “life assistant” is doing a great job!

"Where are Doudou and Li Xue?" The soy milk was still very hot. Li Bingbing ran back all the way. Her white shirt was thin and she gasped: "Sister Doudou and Li Xue have gone in. Brother Chen, do we want to go in?"

I definitely have to go in, but Li Bingbing has been struggling in society for a long time, so the decision-making power is left to Xu Chen, and the "life assistant" just needs to obey.

Li Bingbing's parents favored her sister Li Xue. She did not do well in school and her teachers did not like her. She was silent and introverted.

"Come in, Li Bingbing. I see on your resume that you graduated from Shenghai Drama Academy. Why are you thinking of coming to Peking to be a small life assistant?" Xu Chen remembered that Li Bingbing debuted in 1990. When she was in school The sketch she wrote and directed won the first prize in the country. She is an outstanding girl.

The two walked quickly, with Li Bingbing following Xu Chen. Xu Chen is the king of Chinese pop, and the company has a brokerage business.

Li Bingbing was very honest: "No one else can ask for Brother Chen's life assistant opportunity, and the company's benefits and remuneration are very high, which is not small at all. I want to learn more knowledge by following Brother Chen."

"Learn some postures?" Xu Chen pinched the soy milk bag. Are all assistants today so brave?
"Bingbing, the life assistant is very tired."

"I'm not afraid of getting tired!" Li Bingbing is very good at observing people's emotions. She is in the probation period. Xu Chen doesn't hate herself: "Brother Chen, I have a lot of strength."

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At 7:30 pm, "China in Classics" was officially recorded. The program "China in the Classics" combines drama + film and television. The main shooting plan of the first episode of the program "Shang Shu" is to start with "Fu Sheng" played by Zheng Rong, telling the story of Fu Sheng's "reading" and "protecting books".

The story begins when Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty invited Fu Sheng to lecture on "Books" in the palace. At this time, the "scholar" Xu Chen came on the stage, paid homage to "Fu Sheng" and asked Fu Sheng to lecture on "Books".

There are 28 chapters in "Shangshu", starting from Fu Sheng's childhood reading "Yu Gong" to "King Wu of Zhou" delivering the book, involving 23 scenes of various sizes.

"The Biography of King Wu of Zhou" and "Dayu's Flood Control" have been filmed. The first episode of "Shang Shu" only has the intersection of Xu Chen and Fu Sheng.

Xu Chen's makeup and style are very simple. She wears a black tunic suit and looks majestic and upright.

The original scholar is Sa Beilin. Sa Beilin graduated from Peking University and has a bookish style. Hosting CCTV's "Today's Statement" gave him a sense of righteousness.

Xu Chen's "scholar" is slightly less bookish and upright than Sabelin. However, Sabelin is short and his appearance can only be described as Zhou Zheng. He can be summed up in five words: "not as handsome as Xu Chen"!
Time was tight and the task was heavy. Xu Chen did not waste time and knew his lines by heart.

All the lights on the stage were turned on, and the beautiful and fantasy curtain gradually opened, revealing the historical library inside.

Zheng Rong is the actor who plays Taishang Laojun in "Journey to the West". She is an old actor from the People's Art Academy. She has white hair and beard. She wears an ancient Qin-style robe made of linen. She holds a bamboo slip in both hands and reads by the light of a candle the size of a broad bean. Scripture.

According to history, Fu Sheng was over 90 years old at this time. Zheng Rong was born in 1924 and is now 73 years old. Her acting skills are as pure as fire and pure. With just a small gesture of tremblingly placing a tea cup, she perfectly portrays the image of an old Confucian who has read many poems and books. pretty.

The emperor of the Han Dynasty issued an edict to respectfully invite Dr. Fu Sheng from the previous dynasty to give lectures in the palace!
Two rows of soldiers in bright red armor were majestic, holding long swords. The actor who played Chao Cuo was a veteran of the People's Art Academy with a loud and powerful voice.

"During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han..."

Xu Chen is very proficient in pronunciation skills, and recording programs requires a broadcasting accent. Xu Chen has never learned a broadcasting accent, so he chose to use the resonance of his chest and head to produce his voice.

His voice was clear and bright, gurgling like a stream, and his words were clear and well-toned. It did not overshadow Chao Cuo's voice delivering the decree, but could also express the historical background in cadences.

"Emperor Wen searched all over the world for people who could speak "Shang Shu" and learned that Fu Sheng was proficient in Shangshu..."

The recording was carried out in an orderly manner, with six cameras with large mechanical cranes pointing accurately at the stage.

There was no monitor to watch the filming at this time. It was all thanks to Tian Qinxin’s eyes that were like a falcon. As the camera was pointed at Xu Chen’s face, Xu Chen got a close-up.

Under the close-up shot, Xu Chen's eyebrows are high, confident and steady, and he is full of the vigorous vitality of a Chinese man. He does not shy away from the camera at all, but his eyes deliberately avoid looking directly into the camera to cause "dimension breaking". , study Shangshu."

As the voice narrated, Xu Chen made some small movements, raising his arms and pointing them in the air, straightening his back, making people unconsciously enter the drama.

"Not bad, the lines are read clearly, the words are correct, and the appearance is not dramatic." Tian Qinxin is not trying to trick the crew. If Xu Chen really brings down the effect of the show, she will replace Xu Chen even if she falls out with Xu Chen.

In the first recording, Xu Chen performed very well. Tian Qinxin evaluated it and found that at least Xu Chen passed the monologue. However, in the next scene, he will have to play with veteran actor Zheng Rong. Xu Chen's test has just begun.

The program staff and actors have been recording "China in the Classics" for more than ten days. I have already seen Zheng Rong's acting skills. He has the image of an old Confucian who regrets his life for books, and an old Confucian who devotes his life to books and protects them with his life. It's both wonderful and pretty, and it really brings Fu Sheng to life.

The actor who played Chao Cuo retreated with his guards.

Under the light, the black leather shoes made a clear "tacking" sound, and at this time, the entire library was given a close-up.

A modern man was reborn and returned to the Han Dynasty. Xu Chen performed the curiosity and strangeness of a modern man who first arrived in ancient times. The whole picture was incompatible and integrated.

In the entire mainland, no, the entire earth, there is no more authoritative actor than Xu Chen in "Rebirth".

"Who are you?" The corners of Zheng Rong's eyes were wet, and she shed tears of joy. Emperor Wen knew the benefits of "books" and the people were expected to live a good life. He raised his head tremblingly and saw a young man in strange clothes suddenly appeared. Zheng Rong's eyes were full of drama. .

"Sir, Wansheng is a scholar from more than 2000 years ago, and I came here to visit you." Xu Chen's acting skills are average, but fortunately he has plagiarized the original version. Ren Zheng Rong is tyrannical in every possible way, and he is still standing tall. I am a "scholar", and so will I if the sky falls. "student."

Act out one scene after another.

Tian Qinxin has bright eyes. She is a drama director. She has four elements for a drama actor: "standard Mandarin, flexible limbs, strong expressiveness, image, and stage appeal..."

Xu Chen’s first, second, and third place were all fine. The fourth stage was less impressive, but he had a strong sense of belief.

Zheng Rong, Xu Chen, the actors in the People's Art Theater on the stage went on one after another, and Tian Qin Xinru drank a bottle of iced Coke in the middle of the summer...

This is a drama!
The recording is carried out in an orderly manner. There is no concept of "click" in "drama", and it takes as long as it takes.

Zheng Rong is 73 years old, but her lines are still loud and clear. She sat there for an hour and a half. The recording of the entire program ended with a "click" from the directing team!
Xu Chen's back was wet with sweat. Fortunately, he had a plug-in and could clearly memorize all the lines and "Shang Shu" knowledge. Otherwise, if he made a mistake in one word, the whole program would not be a do-over, but it would not be perfect.

"Teacher Zheng..."

When Xu Chen watched "Journey to the West", the Taishang Laojun had a very long beard. In reality, Zheng Rong really had a white beard, which was carefully taken care of. He had the temperament of a Confucian scholar when he played him, and he had the aura of an immortal when he played the heavenly Laojun. In reality, Zheng Rong Rong and the ordinary old man were very happy. I heard that they could cook a bowl of braised pork in one meal.

"Mr. Xu, this show is very good, and Mr. Xu's acting is also very good." Zheng Rong is already at this age, so there is no need to compliment Xu Chen. Xu Chen, a layman, can memorize his lines completely and not stumble for an hour and a half. It’s not easy to perform.

At least in Zheng Rong’s acting career, Xu Chen was the first one. He was very kind: “Mr. There was no song in 86. This time I heard that you are doing a program to promote traditional culture, so I asked you to do it well!"

The opening theme of the 86 version of "Journey to the West" is "Yun Gong Xun Yin". "Yun Gong Xun Yin" is a bit too ordinary compared to "Tongtian Avenue is wide and wide".

Zheng Rong and Xu Chen insisted that they have some connection, and "China in Classics" promotes traditional culture and has a good meaning. Otherwise, he would be 76 and would not be able to record programs for money.

"Mr. Zheng, thank you for your perfect performance. Director Yang Jie's instructions must be taken into consideration..." Zheng Rong insisted on recording for more than half a month. Xu Chen was under great pressure. Money doesn't matter, it's a waste of the hard work of the seniors.

"Mr. Xu, if your performance is poor, I'll replace you, no problem, right?" Tian Qinxin deliberately joked and brought the deputy director Wang Jinlong over, and said with his lips: "This is Teacher Wang Jinlong from the Guangdong Provincial Theater. The master I specially invited!"

"Of course it's no problem. As long as the show is good, you can assign me to raise pigs." Xu Chen felt that it didn't matter if I acted or not. Top musicians made more money than movie stars, and it would be honorable to speak out.

"Teacher Wang, thank you for your generous help this time." Wang Jinlong was invited by Tian Qinxin to help, but Xu Chen did not show off.

"Haha, Mr. Xu, I made the decision to replace you because I think Mr. Xu is good at singing but not necessarily good at acting." Wang Jinlong was surprised that Xu Chen could perform well. The full score was 100 points. Xu Chen had at least 80 points. .

"What now?" Xu Chen joked: "Does Teacher Wang think it is necessary to replace me?"

"Very good, very unexpected, very pleasantly surprised." Wang Jinlong affirmed Xu Chen with three "very" words.

The program team has finished work in an orderly manner, and there are still some leftovers to be recorded. After post-production is completed, it can be broadcast after approval by Peking TV Station.

Peking TV station doesn't like to see "China in the Classics", Xu Chen is going to give these old people a little surprise!
After discussing the post-production of the program, some special effects would be produced by Korean and Hong Kong companies, and a lot of money was spent.

The first episode of the program did not attract investment. Xu Chen planned to advertise for "Modern Sky" and "Time Pictures", otherwise he would lose all his money.

After finishing the post-production work arrangements for "China in Classics", the clock on the wall went to 10:30.

Xu Chen is preparing to go home with Li Bingbing. He will join the "Love Malatang" crew on the 28th, and "my father and mother" will also meet Zhang Yimou.

"Achen..." Zhou Tao and Cao Ying never left. Xu Chen was very busy, so Zhou Tao didn't disturb him. Seeing Xu Chen getting ready to leave, Zhou Tao walked slowly and joked: "The program is really good, does Achen want to go to CCTV?" Be a program director?"

"Brother Chen, how do you feel about being the king of Chinese pop?" Cao Ying turned her notebook into a microphone and interviewed Xu Chen. She has a high emotional intelligence and her compliments are not blunt at all.

"Sister Tao, I will be the program director and you will be the host. We are a perfect match." In response to Cao Ying's interview, Xu Chen was very modest: "The Chinese pop king is okay, so-so~"

(End of this chapter)