Chapter 873: Everyone Shows Their Swords!

On the TV, a man and a woman sat sideways, talking freely.

This is a program called "Something to Say". Stimulated by "Ruoxuan Is Coming" in 2001, it was founded by Jiang (Harmony) Su Satellite TV. Today, it is the only program in China except "Ruoxuan Is Coming". , a TV talk show that is more important and has more right to speak.

Today's guest on the show is Lu Ping, a well-known young director in China.

The recording time of the video is March 6, and the broadcast time is March 10. There are still three days before the national release of "Red Sorghum", and twelve days before the national release of "Bad Life".

As the program progressed, the host gradually asked some key sensitive questions - Qin Wei, Venice Film Festival, Literary Films, Berlin Film Festival, Li Qian, and "Red Sorghum".

Lu Ping talked eloquently, "The title of master is actually not used by the present to evaluate the contemporary people, but by the descendants. In my younger generation's opinion, if domestic films are to be called masters, director Qin Wei and Qin must be counted as one." , his artistic achievements, his leading role in Chinese films, and his impact on the international status of Chinese films, etc., this master, in my opinion, should be regarded as well-deserved!"

After a pause, he didn't wait for the host to ask a question, and said again: "And I think it's very important that many film critics, filmmakers, and audiences are more likely to ignore it. One point, that is, the reason why Director Qin Wei is considered a film master by us, the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival can only be regarded as the icing on the cake!"

"What's more, from his early series of works, to the award-winning "Red Light District", to the recent "Gate of Life and Death" last year, he is not simply pursuing art, which is what we usually call That kind of one-sided concept of art."

"In every movie of his, he will tell a good story very seriously. On this basis, he can also use this good story to tell you about life and thinking! I think this is his most amazing place!"

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"Win the award... Hehe, Li Qian is my younger brother! We all graduated from Shuncheon Film Academy, so he walked ahead of our brothers and sisters. This is the first Golden Bear of Shuncheon Film Academy Award! Haha! Of course, I still say the same thing, the title of master should be used by future generations to evaluate the ancestors. I am a few years older than Li Qian, and we are considered to be of the same era, so this... I think I don’t seem to be good. Evaluation?"

"Well... Personally, I don't think a master is a master. This matter... Li Qian is only in his twenties, and it's a bit boring to argue about this now! Why fight for this! Continue to make films in a down-to-earth manner. On the right path! Although the achievement is not small, but after all, he has just made a few films, right? I think this matter should be dealt with. As a senior brother, I still focus on encouragement. Come to the movie, don't be so fussy about the current fame or something, it's unnecessary!"

"Also...you said about the letter of severance. I don't think it's necessary. Director Qin is an honest person. You can tell by watching his movies. Such a person must say what he thinks, let alone talk about him. Did you pretend to be an elder to teach Li Qian a lesson, asking him to continue making movies in a low-key way, saying that he still needs to improve, or something like that! Even if Director Qin said so, I don’t think there is anything to criticize !"

"Speaking of elders, they are elders! Director Qin has been making movies since the end of the 1970s, and has been making films for more than 20 years now. No matter where you look at him, he must be regarded as a senior in the industry, let alone a A senior with outstanding achievements, a few words of encouragement from the senior to the junior, whether it is appropriate or not... The matter of breaking up the relationship... Hehe, anyway, I think it is unnecessary, Li Qian is a little... over it!"

"Of course, of course! It's just my personal opinion, I don't intend to criticize anyone! Personal opinion, just my opinion! In addition, I believe that "Red Sorghum" must be a particularly good film...Of course I haven't seen it yet, But I believe in Li Qian's level, and in the eyes of so many big names at the Berlin Film Festival!"

"Yes, yes! After it's released, I will definitely watch it and support him!"

"Hahaha, okay, then after I finish watching, I'll come back and record a show for you. Then we can talk about my impressions of "Red Sorghum", okay? Haha..."

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"No, no, there is absolutely no intention of fighting against Taiwan! This schedule was set very early, and it was finally confirmed after the company conducted a detailed investigation of the box office market. And my "Bad Life" " is not in the same category as Li Qian's "Red Sorghum", so there is no competition, right?"

"Besides, their schedule is on March 13, and ours is on March 22. It's a full nine days! This can be regarded as a certain exclusive schedule, right? Besides, the situation of our country's film market is How many new movies are not released in a week? There is a gap of nine days between my "A Fate" and Li Qian's "Red Sorghum". It doesn’t constitute a direct competition, let alone it’s aimed at him, right?”

"So, we are not, definitely not a competitive relationship!"

"If I hope, then of course I hope that both films will be a hit!"

"Well, evaluating the box office... It's hard to say, because I haven't even seen the movie! How to evaluate this thing! But if I have to say it, I think the movie "Red Sorghum" is just Li Qian himself, as the leading actor and the director, should have earned 100 million at the box office, right? Adding on the grand prize at the Berlin Film Festival, I guess... 150 million or so!"

"Well, it's probably a bit higher, because Li Qian's works have always been doing well at the box office in recent years, and the audience and theaters are very confident in his films."

"So far, in my opinion, the box office of "Red Sorghum" will definitely be particularly strong in the first week of its release. Li Qian's reputation is there, and the recent Berlin Film Festival was given by them. It’s so popular, and if it’s released with this energy, it’s definitely going to be a hit in the first week!”

"However, it is precisely because "Red Sorghum" won an award in Berlin, and it was a grand slam, three Silver Bears and one Golden Bear, which is rare in history, so in turn, I would be more worried about this movie The movie-watching experience for ordinary viewers...maybe... not so good!"

"Well, yes, think about it, European film festivals have always attached more importance to the literary and pioneering nature of a film. From the perspective that the Berlin Film Festival attaches so much importance to the film "Red Sorghum", I It is estimated that this movie should be a movie that pays great attention to complex expressions, and a movie that pays a lot of attention to literature and art. As we all know, such movies are generally dull, which will affect the viewing experience of ordinary audiences! After all, everyone What you love to watch is not how much connotation you have in your movie, what everyone loves to watch is a good story!"

"Yes, I have to mention here. Why did I say just now that I especially admire Director Qin Wei and Qin, because Director Qin can tell a good story and pay attention to artistic expression, and basically two It’s very rare to have both! As for "Red Sorghum"... I reiterate, I haven’t watched it. The above is purely subjective speculation! It’s just a guess based on my experience of making and watching movies for so many years. ! Just for reference! Hahaha..."

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"Well, yes, in the early years I was also a person who liked to pursue the literary and artistic nature of movies, and my direction of directing was the same. However, in recent years, I have directed a few movies by myself, and I have also worked with many colleagues in the industry. In the past few years, I have begun to understand a truth more and more, that is, movies must first be good-looking, and then they are qualified to talk about literature and art!"

"So, I don't dare to say anything else, but I can at least guarantee one thing, "Bad Life" will definitely be a particularly good-looking movie! Because we are making this movie with great care! I also think that I talked about a Very interesting and beautiful story!"

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There was the sound of a key being inserted at the door, and then the door opened, Qin Jingjing just glanced over, and when she saw who was coming, she looked back and continued to stare at the TV screen.

In fact, it couldn't be someone else, because only Liao Min had the key to her house.

Liao Min walked in, and before she could speak, she was immediately attracted by the laughter on the TV, then dropped her bags and bags, came over and stood behind the sofa, lying on the backrest, watching with Qin Jingjing.

While watching, she made a "tsk tsk" sound.

It wasn't until the show came to an end and the commercials started to be interrupted that she said: "Okay, I feel that this bastard surnamed Lu is not eloquent! Besides, he is quite thoughtful, and he always speaks in a roundabout way." Triple, hold it openly, and try to smear it secretly! Hiss... baby, this doesn't seem to be the stupid Lu Ping you said in your mouth, who would lose his temper when he didn't move? Has he got a heart again?"

Qin Jingjing glanced back at her and shook her head helplessly.

She has not had any contact with Lu Ping for almost two years. In the past year or so, especially since the filming of "Red Sorghum", it seems that Lu Ping's importance in her heart has begun to weaken. At the same time, another person began to She has become an existence that she misses all the time, but after all, deep down in her heart, she is still full of good feelings for Lu Ping—but, it may be because of her position, anyway, her manager Liao Min, from the very beginning I especially don't like to see Lu Ping, and I can't help but speak bitterly and sarcastically.

Seeing the bag lying on the coffee table, she went down to the ground, leaned over to open the bag, and took a look, "Ah? Didn't you say to bring me rice? This is the rice you bought?"

Liao Min breathed out, "Be content, my lord actress, these are likely to be the last two bags of instant noodles in your life!"

These words felt a little bit of silence, Qin Jingjing leaned back and looked at her.

Liao Min shrugged, "Old Zou personally gave me instructions. Tomorrow, you have to go to the company in person for a comprehensive physical examination. Then, the company's professionals will formulate special recipes and recipes for you! Starting tomorrow, You must maintain your weight and figure within a very standard range according to the requirements of the company! In the words of Lao Zou, in the next five years, you will be very popular, and you will never allow your figure to lose shape!"

Qin Jingjing looked confused - it is said that the music department does have such rigid requirements for some singers, and the film and television department, it is said that He Yingyu, Liu Yan and other popular little stars, the company also has such rigid requirements , but it has been two years since she signed with Minghu Culture, but no one has ever mentioned this to her. She thought she was following the Tsing Yi route, so there is no need to do this!

Unexpectedly... In fact, it was just that I was not qualified before!

A sigh.

I have to say that although there is an extra shackle on her body, on the premise that she understands that the company is considering her own future, her heart is not so dark, but she has a little bit of joy and a small sense of accomplishment——Berlin Film Festival Actress queen, sure enough, it has been upgraded within the company! The treatment is different!

Just two seconds after she was complacent, she suddenly thought of more important things, turned her head to look at Liao Min, and asked, "Has the matter been discussed? Has Mr. Zou agreed?"

Liao Min raised her eyebrows, "Of course! You don't even know who is going to do it!"

After a pause, she smiled with a flattering face, "Of course, it's mainly due to you! You're the actress!"

Speaking of which, she walked over, slanted her buttocks to Qin Jingjing's side, put one arm over, and the other opened her teeth and claws, "Starting tomorrow, add an assistant, the company will reimburse all expenses, add a special car, and a Specialized driver and bodyguard, no matter where you go in the future, the plane ticket will be directly upgraded to first class, and the hotel will be five-star, if there is no five-star, choose the best one to live in!"

Qin Jingjing smiled.

In fact, I really want to be happy in my heart. After all, her treatment has really been greatly improved, but for some reason, she can't be happy at this time.

At this time, the commercials on TV had ended, and the trailer for "A Bad Life" was played again.

The purpose of Lu Ping going on the show is to promote his new movie!

The trailer lasted about a minute and a half. After watching it, Liao Min said "tsk tsk" again, and commented: "It's not bad, but I don't know if all the essence has been cut into the trailer!"

Qin Jingjing couldn't help but say something for Lu Ping, "Isn't it? It's said that he invested almost 50 million in this movie! It's a big production! Moreover, he is also a very talented director!"

When Liao Min heard this, she squinted at her.

Qin Jingjing lowered her head and stopped talking.

After a while, she said faintly: "He called me yesterday."

"Yo!"

Liao Min was amazed all of a sudden, and let go of the arm that was holding Qin Jingjing, and sat cross-legged on the sofa, with the spirit of gossip in his eyes, "Tell me, tell me! You have to have two Haven't contacted for more than a year? I still remember the last time you called him, many times, but he didn't answer!"

Qin Jingjing nodded.

"Then why did he take the initiative to call you this time? What did he say?"

Qin Jingjing smiled unnaturally, then sighed, and said, "I always feel...he seems...he seems to have changed! And the change is great!"

Liao Min became more interested all of a sudden, and asked: "How do you say?"

Qin Jingjing continued to lower her head, and said: "I didn't say anything! In fact, we just chatted briefly. He said that he knew that I had returned to Shuntian Mansion, so he wanted to invite me to dinner. He also said... He was too stupid before, It's too naive, I don't know what it means to cherish..."

"Yo! This is to pursue you!"

Liao Min looked gloating, and said with a smile: "I haven't contacted him in the past two years, and he didn't answer when I took the initiative to call him. As soon as you won the Silver Bear Award and became the best actress in Berlin, his phone call Come here, regret it! This reaction, the speed of regret... is simply amazing!"

Qin Jingjing smiled wryly, but still lowered her head.

After a pause, she turned her head to look at the TV. This episode of "Something to Say" should be coming to an end, and the protagonist and heroine and two supporting actors who appeared on the stage to be interviewed by the crew of "Bad Life" at the beginning also returned to the TV station. Back on the stage, I chatted with the host.

After looking at it for a while, Qin Jingjing suddenly said: "Actually, he is really quite talented! I used to... I don't know if I really liked him, but I just had a good impression of him. I especially hope to have a great director like him to protect me and support what I do."

Speaking of this, she sighed, "But, I don't know if I have become mature, or he has become different from before. This time, although there is only voice, I seem to be able to hear his voice The kind of hypocrisy in it. And just now... just now... Hi! As you said, he started to speak more and more skillfully! People seem to be getting more and more... I don't know what to say! "

Liao Min looked at her quietly all the time, and suddenly asked at this moment: "Then did you agree?"

Qin Jingjing looked up blankly, "What?"

"Didn't he ask you to meet? Oh, he invited you to dinner."

Qin Jingjing shook her head, "I told him that my plane is leaving tomorrow morning, and I'm going out to do publicity and record programs. Then he said that he can make an appointment when I come back. I said..."

Having said that, she sighed again, and said, "I said, let's watch each other's time!"

Liao Min shrugged and also sighed.

Qin Jingjing was curious instead, "Why are you sighing?"

Liao Min said: "Use everything to the extreme!"

Qin Jingjing was stunned when she heard the words, and frowned, "What do you mean?"

Liao Min smiled with disdain on her face, "What do you mean...you guess it yourself!"

After a pause, he continued: "I haven't seen him before, but if the man you described to me before is indeed like that, and it's not because you misunderstood or purely speculated, I have to say that he has indeed changed a lot. !"

"Or it can be said that it has made great progress!"

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"Oh, I don't want to watch it? Isn't it just an interview! It's not a new thing to say something weird, and to hold it openly and step on it secretly!"

"No, you have to see it! I'm so mad!"

Qi Jie pulled Li Qian, directly pulled him out of the recording studio, dragged him all the way into Li Qian's own office without shy away from letting other staff in the corridor see him.

Li Qian had no choice but to be sat down by her, watching her turn on the TV and DVD in the corner, and then put a white copy disk into it.

Actually, as soon as Qi Jie said it, he could probably guess what was going on, so he really didn't have the heart to deal with these crap things - whoever likes to talk about it! Mouth grows on other people's faces, how can we not let people talk about it?

Besides, so many years of experience in the past and the past have already made him understand a truth: no matter how loud the words are, it is useless. At the critical moment, it depends on the final strength!

Taking this matter as an example, Lu Ping's "A Deadly Life" will be released on the tail of "Red Sorghum". If you step on "Red Sorghum", then let him come!

Not to mention that it would be a shame for him to take a commercial blockbuster with an investment of 50 million yuan to compete at the box office with a literary film like "Red Sorghum" with an investment of more than 10 million yuan. Maybe!

When he participated in the show, he said something weird, trying to influence the audience's perception of "Red Sorghum"?

What a joke!

For so many years, I have been writing songs for Liao Liao, making albums for the Wuxingwusu group at that time, and then opening a music studio by myself, working alone, until I started making TV dramas and movies, and bad-mouthing my own people. , People who are not optimistic about their own works, that's the end of it, what's the result?

Therefore, Li Qian has always been too lazy to deal with these things!

This trip went out for more than ten days. After returning, he will first pay attention to Zhou Mo’s new album, and then he has to rush to Minghu Animation to see the progress of "Calabash Baby", and then "The Matrix" I plan to go and see it in person, and then, although I really don’t want to meet Feng Bicheng, it is said that the editing of "The Big Bang" has been completed, and the post-production is in full swing. I have to take a look at the finished film...

In short, there are many important things waiting for him to do!

But unfortunately, as the business has become bigger and bigger these years, Qi Jie's boss has been working for these years, and his temper has become more and more serious. Back then, we were weak, even if we were bullied, Qi Jie could mostly hold back Temper, use the softest and most graceful way to fight back, but in the past half a year to a year, she has become more and more unbearable to some messy things in the outside world.

Or it can be said... Minghu culture has reached a certain level and is beginning to face certain hurdles.

But precisely, in the domestic film and television industry, as long as they are in the same industry, no company or person is willing to see Minghu culture pass the barrier smoothly!

Therefore, there are more and more disputes, and the levels and levels of disputes are getting higher and higher!

As a result, Qi Jie couldn't calm down a little.

Then watch it!

When the ad-free version of Lu Ping's interview was over, Qi Jie turned sideways, looked at Li Qian, and asked, "What do you think?"

Li Qian grabbed his chin and said, "I don't think so much! Let him dance! The box office says it all!"

Hearing this sentence, Qi Jie leaned over at once, the distance between their eyes was no more than ten centimeters, and they could almost smell their breath—she said: "I have asked many people in the theater through my relationship, the theater The film reviewers on the line are quite optimistic about his film, saying that the story, characters, pictures, and some special effects, and big scenes are all exquisite. So they all predicted that in the current Under this box office environment, there is no difficulty for that film to exceed 100 million, and 150 million is not a big problem, and it is even very likely to exceed 200 million!"

"So, what about us? How much do you think "Red Sorghum" will sell? Especially when it's released in our second week, do you think we can stand up to his "Bad" film?"

Li Qian thought for a while, and rushed up to kiss him unexpectedly. Qi Jie was stunned, and reached out to pat him on the shoulder lightly, with anger and resentment, "Don't make trouble, just say it!"

"In terms of box office... Our overseas distribution rights have already accounted for more than 50 million US dollars. Can this be included?"

"It doesn't count! Only domestic ones!"

Li Qian nodded, "I think that my first starring movie has won four awards at the Berlin Film Festival, and you have done a good job in publicity and momentum during this period, so it's impossible for it to be less than 200 million, right? "

Qi Jie looked at him, looked at him, then went back and sat down expressionlessly.

After a pause, she said, "However, the box office forecast given by the film reviewers of those theaters is 80 million!"

Li Qian froze for a moment, "When did it happen?"

"yesterday afternoon."

Li Qian frowned, "Eighty million? Is it a little lower?"

Qi Jie took a deep breath and said with a wry smile: "Of course, 80 million is their estimated guaranteed box office! They said, you are the leading actor, worth 50 million, and the Berlin Film Festival Grand Prize is worth 30 million. As for the rest, it depends on the audience." I reacted, because this film is too...too old!"

"Nowadays, audiences especially like to watch thrilling movies, such as battles, special effects, kung fu, etc. Therefore, art movies like "Red Sorghum"... According to them, if it weren't for the fact that you starred, and also If they win an award in Berlin, they will not like this film at all!"

Li Qian nodded slowly, paused, and said, "So... that's why you're angry, right?"

Qi Jie looked at him without speaking.

"If you are sure to let the other person swallow what he said, and if you are sure to slap him in the face, you will dismiss it, but now, you are starting to worry, right? You are worried, so you are very angry, because you are afraid It was really hit by the other party, or it really made Lu Ping's words have a bad influence, right?"

Qi Jie finally nodded.

Li Qian smiled and waved his hands, "No need at all!"

After a pause, he said: "My original intention of making this film was to practice my skills. It's not like you don't know that! Besides, we only invested more than 10 million yuan, and now we have sold the global distribution rights." It’s more than 50 million, and John is still selling, how bad is the domestic box office, and how far can it go? Even if it’s only the 80 million predicted by those film reviewers, we’ve already made a lot of money!”

Speaking of this, he looked a bit earnest, and comforted him: "Let's do our own things well step by step. Why do we have to compare with others every step? As long as our step-by-step plans are realized in the end, then Looking at the country, they all have to be convinced! You are too stupid to care about these things with them now and mess up your position! Isn't it?"

Qi Jie glanced at him, and said angrily, "But I'm just not convinced!"

Li Qian smiled, and was about to say more, but suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Li Qian called "Come in", Qin Nuo pushed the door open, leaned half of his shoulder in, saw Qi Jie, and said, "President Qi, Manager Xu from the distribution department is looking for you!"

Qi Jie raised her head, "Let him in!"

Qin Nuo nodded, and pushed open the door, and then Xu Bing, the manager of the distribution department, stepped in. After Qin Nuo closed the door behind him, he nodded at Li Qian, then looked at Qi Jie, and said, "Mr. In short, I have contacted the Oriental Cinemas, but they still insisted that they can only give those canvases, saying that we are a literary film, afraid that if there are too many canvases, they will not be able to support it, and it will be a waste of filming!"

Hearing this, Qi Jie took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "I got it. No need to contact me anymore! Just copy as much as they say!"

Xu Bing hesitated when he heard the words, and nodded, "Okay! I know Mr. Qi!" Then he closed the door and went out.

After he left, Li Qian sighed.

Qi Jie turned to look at him, sneered, and said, "This is Zhou Yanghua!"

Li Qian also smiled, his eyes were a little cold.

Yes, this is Zhou Yanghua.

If you are just a talented director, if he wins your wrist, you will definitely feel like a spring breeze. If you are just a small film company with a few signed actors and make one or two films every year, then he The means of attracting you will also make you willing to rely on it as your backer.

Even if there were disagreements with each other, with Zhou Yanghua's city and heart, he would never push you away because of this—because it would push you into someone else's arms!

But if you yourself have dozens of contracted actors, and there are only a dozen popular first-tier and second-tier and super-first-tier, seven or eight contracted directors, and on the basis of producing three to four TV dramas every year and attracting a large number of newcomers, you will also start a new one. Jumping to the point where he can produce about three films a year, and commercial films must sell well, and literary films will win awards... Then, his knives will be revealed!

If the second part of "Once Upon a Time" was released, he probably wouldn't dare to play like this, mainly because he was reluctant to play like this, because if he didn't arrange a film for "Once Upon a Time", it would be tantamount to pushing money out of the door—he, Zhou Yanghua Although he was afraid of Minghu, such a trick of killing one thousand enemies and self-defeating eight hundred would probably be used with caution.

But now... "Red Sorghum", a literary film!

No matter how good the momentum is, no matter how great the trophies are, a literary film is a literary film!

Everyone loves to watch commercial movies! Love watching big productions!

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It was dull for two or three minutes.

Li Qian suddenly asked: "How far has our theater chain come?"

Qi Jie shook her head, "We've talked about quite a few families, but it's not convenient to reveal them at the moment. Once they are revealed, they will face the sniping from Zhou Yanghua and the others in the future. I guess it will be hard to talk about them!"

After a pause, she continued: "The houses we bought and the ones we built haven't been done yet. It's estimated that the opening will be in summer or even autumn. Now we can't count on it at all! Besides, there are only seven theaters, even now Even if it's opened, it won't affect the overall situation!"

Li Qian nodded when he heard the words, and then asked: "Has the theme song been released yet?"

Qi Jie was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and then she came to her senses, thinking about the day, and said, "Today, I remember it at three o'clock this afternoon! What's wrong?"

Li Qian smiled, paused, and said, "This song "Sister, Go Boldly Going Forward" should have quite a publicity effect! Then... I'll call Xiao Lu and ask her to That fat man is Gu Tianle, uh... Gu Letian? Let her send him to me!"

Qi Jie was surprised, "Just the guy who stole your headlines? Why did you ask him?"

Li Qian smiled, "What else can I do... Ask him to write the manuscript!"

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More than 8,000 words in the chapter, I was so tired and dizzy! Now my hands are shaking all the time, I may have cramps at any time, and my whole body is dizzy...

Is this sincere enough? Can you give some monthly tickets to encourage?