Chapter 191 You Can’t Take Any Part in the Chinese Film and Television Industry (Third Update)

Harvey looked at his younger brother and smiled brightly again, as if to say, "The Chinese director you want is here!"

There is no doubt that the person who came is none other than Brother Chen Kai!

The three of them chatted happily in the conference room. After more than an hour, Brother Chen Kai walked out of the conference room feeling refreshed.

"He seems to have never made a science fiction film before. Can he do it?"

In the conference room, Bob looked out the window at Brother Chen Kai who had left the company and questioned.

"What are you afraid of? With us taking care of things, how bad can it be?"

Harvey didn't take it seriously. He was used to the producer-centered system. The producer is a more important role than the director, so as long as he finds a good producer, it doesn't matter who the director is.

They just want to find a Chinese director and use this person to occupy the Chinese market.

"Just be obedient!"

Yes, just now, Brother Chen Kai agreed to all Harvey's conditions, including but not limited to, producer-centered system, using Hollywood special effects team, filming in beautiful countries, using beautiful Chinese actors...

They overturned all Su You's requests, and Brother Chen Kai readily accepted them.

In Chen Kaige's view, these requirements are normal. It is already a great honor for him to participate in the filming of "The Three-Body Problem", and he is still working under a famous person like Harvey Weinstein. Maybe he will be able to do it in the end. Get an Oscar or something.

When he thought of the Little Golden Man, Brother Chen Kai's already silent heart began to boil again.

Originally, he wanted to make some trouble for Su You on this trip, but he didn't expect to get such a big benefit in the end. He was a little overjoyed, so he didn't even ask for salary, but only wanted 0.4% of the box office profit. Dividends.

…

Magic City, Helium Flash Studio.

He was wandering around and rubbing his swollen temples, but his eyes were still fixed on the screen on his desk, thinking about how to shoot the next shot.

These days they are filming the fourth season of "I am Three". It is common for animators to get angry. Whenever he thinks of being able to present the pictures in his mind, he is so excited that he has no intention of sleeping. .

At this time, the office door opened, and a woman with long blue-white gradient hair walked in.

"Yuxi?"

"Why are you here? Aren't you busy with a project recently?"

Seeing the person coming, Wan Bafang was a little surprised, but more of a surprise.

Both of them are workaholics, one is busy making animations and the other is busy making games. They are both busy with their own careers and have very little time to get together.

"You rejected director Chen Kaige's invitation?"

There was no joy of reunion on the woman's face, only dissatisfied anger.

"You said this."

Shen Wanfang smiled nonchalantly, "We are now making cartoons well, so we won't participate in any movies."

"That's the Three-Body Problem!"

The woman hates the fact that iron cannot become steel. "And there are also top Hollywood special effects teams and film and television production teams to guide you. Being able to work with them is such a precious opportunity. If you give up, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

"Three-body?"

Hearing what his girlfriend said, he suddenly woke up from his wandering mind.

When Brother Chen Kai invited him before, he didn't pay attention at all. Now he suddenly remembered, isn't "The Three-Body Problem" a cooperative project between Xihong Film and Television and Weinstein Pictures?

Now the whole country of China knows the news.

So what kind of "Three-Body Problem" will Brother Chen Kai make?

Not to mention the copyright issue, even if he could get the authorization and compete with a giant like Xihong Film and Television and Weinstein Pictures, where would he have the confidence?

unless……

"Do you know something?" He wandered around and looked at his girlfriend, his expression becoming serious.

"That's right!"

"I have a friend who works at Weinstein Films, and director Kai Ge also contacted me."

The woman's face was full of pride, "Director Chen Kaige has reached a cooperation intention with Weinstein Films. Director Chen Kaige will shoot the "Three-Body" series of movies."

"As for Xihongzhu Film and Television, he is just a clown who is thrown away after being used."

Since he was about to start a head-on war with Xihongshi Film and Television, Chen Kaige was naturally fully prepared. Not only did he want to steal Su You's "The Three-Body Problem", but he also wanted to poach Su You's corner.

Based on his investigation of Xihong Film and Television these days, he certainly knows that there is a Helium Flash Studio under Xihong Film and Television, and that they filmed "I Three".

He happened to have little experience in shooting science fiction blockbusters, and he wanted to know how Su You would feel when he found out that his studio had been poached by him.

When he thought of this, Brother Chen Kai felt secretly happy.

This woman is obviously the lobbyist sent by Brother Chen Kai.

"What?"

Wandering around stood up with a bit of anger in his expression. Betrayal can always easily arouse everyone's emotions.

The woman was even more proud, "So don't take any chances. Xihongshi Film and Television can't make "The Three-Body Problem". The only right choice is to follow the director Chen Kaige!"

Shen Wan Bafang also roughly understood that it must be some kind of trick played by Weinstein Pictures, and Xihongshi Pictures may still be kept in the dark.

"Do you really think so?"

But now, he still looked at his girlfriend.

The two were college sweethearts. After all these years, he never expected that his girlfriend would be such a person.

"People go to higher places and water flows to lower places, Ye Chen. If you miss the opportunity, you will never have it again."

The woman was a little excited and called out Shenyou Bafang's full name. She couldn't figure out why there was any hesitation in this choice.

Looking at the woman's appearance, she wandered around and shook her head in disappointment.

Xihongzhu Film and Television was the benefactor who saved their studio, and Su You's talent also conquered him.

Even if he wants to go up high, it will be achieved through struggle with his own hands, not by turning against him and throwing himself into the arms of his benefactor's enemies.

It's not rare for him to travel around in such an opportunity!

"Ye Chen, what do you mean?"

The woman became more and more excited, "I tell you, if you don't agree today, we will be finished!"

After a long silence, he raised his head, looked at the woman, and said seriously, "Okay! Let's break up then!"

"What did you say?"

The woman opened her eyes wide and looked in all directions. She was still a little bit unconscious. She didn't expect that the other party would break up with her because of this incident.

"Ye Chen, can you say it again?"

Her heart was filled with grievances.

She thought that she was caring for the other person wholeheartedly, but she didn't expect that the other person would treat her like this.

"let's break up!"

Fu Bafang spoke again, his voice already a little hoarse. The two had been together for more than six years, and bits and pieces of the past began to emerge in his mind.

He was also very reluctant to give up.

But he knew that the two sides were no longer suitable.

He didn't know what had happened in the past few years since he started working. The innocent, simple and kind-hearted Lin Yuxi he liked before had turned into the powerful person he is now.

Tears welled up in her eyes. Lin Yuxi looked at the blurry figure in front of her and couldn't believe that the other party would say such words, "Okay! Okay! Okay!"

"Ye Chen, you will regret it!"

After Lin Yuxi finished speaking, she turned around and rushed out of Shenyou Bafang's office crying.

Shen Wanfang subconsciously raised her legs, but he restrained her forcefully. She stood in the office and did not catch up.

…

Beautiful country, California.

In the studio, Brother Chen Kai stood behind the monitor, frowning.

The filming of "The Three-Body Problem" has begun.

Originally, in the beautiful country, although there was no such thing as praying to gods and Buddhas before turning on the camera, there would still be a startup ceremony or a launch press conference.

But this time, Weinstein Pictures and Chen Kaige are thieves, so naturally they can't do it with such a huge fanfare. They just hope that Xihong Pictures can find out as late as possible, so they will naturally start the film quietly and not shoot.

"Click!"

After being lost for a while, Brother Chen Kai came back to his senses, shouted "Ka", and then said to the actors, "Everyone, please take a rest first!"

After saying that, he walked towards the producer.

"Hey, Michael, I think there are some problems with the casting this time. "The Three-Body Problem" is a Chinese science fiction. It should have been more immersive for Chinese actors to participate."

Brother Chen Kai said, feeling a little angry in his heart.

These guys want to make money in China and don't even use Chinese actors. Are they too arrogant?

It's a pity that he had already signed an unequal treaty when he agreed to the filming. Now he can only become a puppet of the Weinstein Films. But after only half a day of filming, he was already very unhappy. He felt that he still had to say something. What.

"Oh, Xiaokai, don't make such a fuss, please believe in the quality of our Hollywood actors, they can fill any role!"

Producer Michael sat on a stool and said nonchalantly.

Brother Chen Kai really wanted to punch this guy twice. This is not a question of the actor's acting skills at all.

"But I don't think your casting is suitable!"

After adjusting his breathing, Brother Chen Kai continued, "Shi Qiang is a very charming character in "The Three-Body Problem". Although he looks full of flesh and blood, he is thick and thin, not like this."

As he said that, he pointed at the arrogant and arrogant guy in the distance. He really couldn't connect this guy with Shi Qiang from The Three-Body Problem. If Shi Qiang was really like this, he wanted to give this guy a beating. Death, where is the charm?

Although Harvey said he wanted to film the story of China, he knew it was one thing. When he actually started doing it, he still couldn't get rid of the control of inertia.

Especially when you meet a softie like Chen Kaige who agrees to any conditions, it is logical to use your own actors.

"Oh, I think he is very consistent with the original work. He just plays his true character!"

Michael looked at the ghost actor with undisguised admiration in his eyes. He really thought that Shi Qiang in the original work was such a character.

Seeing the admiration in Michael's eyes, Brother Chen Kai felt a little desperate.

Now he suddenly understood why Hollywood movies have not been popular in the Chinese market in recent years. The sense of superiority and arrogance engraved in the bones of these guys cannot be eliminated in a short while.

Just like "The Great Wall", even though they used a large number of Chinese actors, they used the filming method of third-rate Hollywood blockbusters. Do they really think that Chinese audiences are fools?

"Okay, let's go and shoot quickly. We are going to release it during your summer vacation in China. The shooting time is very tight!"

Michael urged impatiently.

He didn't understand why the boss insisted on hiring a Chinese director. In his opinion, this old guy was not as good at making movies as his nephew who had just learned to walk.

…

Xihong plays film and television.

"Old thief, how is your script writing going?"

Li Zhenduo came to Su You's office, poured himself a cup of tea and asked.

Su You took his hands off the keyboard and didn't care about the title anymore.

With a confident smile and a derivation card, he deduced it immediately. Now the plot of the first part has already formed a specific shooting plan including storyboards, dynamic previews, etc.

"Sent to Weinstein Films?"

Li Zhenduo asked nervously.

"of course not!"

Su You chuckled, "The filming was done by us, why should we send it to them?"

He has no good opinion of Harvey Weinstein, let alone trust. It is impossible for them to see this script before the film is released or before the copyright of the script is applied for protection.

"I feel something is wrong!"

Hearing this, Li Zhenduo nodded with relief, "It's been half a month, and there's still no movement from Weinstein Pictures. Is there something unexpected?"

Su You also nodded. At first, Weinstein Pictures was very positive, but recently, there was suddenly no movement, and they didn't even contact them. Something was wrong.

He recalled carefully that the Weinstein Pictures' lack of communication with them seemed to have started after they obtained the copyright to "The Three-Body Problem".

Thinking of this, Su You was suddenly shocked.

Only then did he remember that what was mentioned in the contract was that both parties jointly funded the purchase of the copyright to "The Three-Body Problem". The money they paid for the copyright was 500 million from Xihong Films and 2.5 billion from Weinstein Pictures. Out of the total three billion.

In other words, the copyright of the Three-Body Problem now belongs to two companies, and both companies own the copyright of the Three-Body Problem!

The next moment, it suddenly dawned on Su You that a sneer appeared on his face. He had probably guessed what Weinstein Films was doing.

Sure enough, he was right about Harvey Weinstein.

He had been careful enough when signing the contract, but he didn't expect to fall for this old fox's trick.

But without him, he wanted to see what these guys could make of "The Three-Body Problem".

Woohoo...

At this time, the mobile phone on the table vibrated.

It's a call coming from all over the place.

"Director Su, I just got the news that Weinstein Films has started filming "The Three-Body Problem"!"

Wandering's tone was a little anxious, but of course, more of it was angry. Weinstein's move could be said to be quite clumsy.

"Well, I guessed it!"

Su You nodded calmly, not to mention angry, even a little relaxed.

"ah?"

The wandering mind was stunned.

He thought this was confidential information, so he couldn't wait to call Su You. Unexpectedly, Su You already knew.

Could it be that Weinstein Pictures is having a showdown with Su You?

That's not right. If that's the case, why do they turn it on secretly?

Could it be that Su You was lying to himself?

But that's not right, his reaction really didn't look like he had just heard the news.

Therefore, Xihongshi Film and Television’s well-informed level far exceeded his imagination!

"They left you and asked Brother Chen Kai to direct. You are really deceived."

Now that Su You already knew the news, Shen You Bafang didn't say anything more and just sighed.

"Brother Chen Kai?"

This time, Su You was a little surprised.

Immediately his expression turned playful. If they asked Brother Chen Kai to make other types of films, Su You might think that Chen would be qualified for the job, but for science fiction films, this thing itself is a bit science fiction!

Of course, people like Weinstein probably don’t understand what “lard has blinded the heart” means.

"You should come over to the Zhejiang Provincial Company Headquarters now!"

Su You's expression became serious, "Let the employees from your studio come over too. They may have been out of work for a long time recently, so we can only work hard for everyone."

"Oh? Are we going to make any big move?" Wan Bafang's eyes were bright. Thinking of what was happening now, a bold guess appeared in his mind.

"You'll find out when you come here!"

Su You said with a smile, Weinstein Pictures may think they are playing a good game, but Su You also wants to tell them that Xihong Film and Television, Su You, is not that easy to mess with!

Since you want to occupy the Chinese market, let me let you know that you cannot occupy any of the market in the Chinese film and television industry!

Didn't expect it! It’s the third update again!

I took a day off today.

Tomorrow I will restore 4,000 words, so I can only add more if I have time.

I feel a little drained these days, so let me take a break and update again another day.

The pace of the next movie will be faster, I hope you all like it.

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