Chapter 873: Resignation Has Been Confirmed, New Project Has Been Confirmed

Chapter 873 The resignation has been confirmed, and the new project has been confirmed...

"The main theme movie "The Founding of an Army", jointly produced by multiple companies, directed by Han Sanping, written by Chen Fei, and starring Liu Ye, Zhu Yawen, Huang Zhizhong and others, officially held its opening ceremony at the Beijing Film Studio yesterday morning."

"The love and suspense film "Run for Love", produced by Huayi, directed by Zhang Yibai and Guan Hu, and starring Zhang Ziyi, Peng Yuyan, and Zhou Dongyu, closed at 36.08 million on the first day of its release."

"The movie "Murder in the Water Years", jointly produced by Wanda, Emperor Entertainment Group, and Gutian Media, starring Yang Ying, Ruan Jingtian, and Zhang Chao, opened at 932. 70,000. "

"The action movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2: Sword of Destiny", produced by China Film Group, directed by Yuan Heping, and starring Zhen Zixuan and Yang Ziqiong, has been completely removed from the theaters due to the exhaustion of its box office potential, and the total box office closed at 60.21 million. "

"Ningxia Film Group issued an announcement that it will invite Zhang Peng, a Chinese director who has participated in the production of famous films such as "Kingsman: The Secret Service", "Kick-Ass", and "X-Men 3", to direct a top fantasy masterpiece... Stay tuned!"

...

At noon on the 9th, after a busy morning of filming, Chen Fei sat at the dining table, eating a box lunch while looking at the hot searches and news on Weibo.

Looking around, most of the film and television information here is discussing "The Mermaid", and many experts are analyzing when this movie will break the 3 billion box office mark.

As for the two latest love and suspense films "Run for Love" and "Murder Like Water Years", I don’t know if it’s because the quality of the film is relatively poor or something else, very few people are discussing it.

In comparison, the number of people discussing the early withdrawal of "Sword of the Azure Destiny" is even greater than the number of netizens paying attention to the two newly released movies.

"This time, in the 'Zhao-Zhen dispute', it is obvious that Zhao Wenzhuo won again?"

"Haha, the box office of "Ip Man 4" has exceeded 700 million, and "Sword of the Azure Destiny" has not even reached 70 million. The gap between the two sides is simply too big."

"Obviously, good prevails over evil!"

"I have long discovered that the film market in Hong Kong is getting worse and worse. Sure enough, the facts prove that except for a few movie emperors, even the actors there are almost useless."

"From now on, the term 'Zhao-Zhen dispute' will be archived, because Zhen Zixuan can no longer be the male lead. He is a box office poison."

Watching the discussion of netizens, Chen Fei couldn't help but sigh.

When the "Ip Man" project was first launched, Zhen Zixuan was so humble and hardworking on the set, and once won unanimous praise from the director, Yang Shoucheng and others.

Unfortunately, this situation did not last long.

After "Ip Man 1" and "Ip Man 2" were released and became popular, he began to drift, and even entered a state where he could not recognize himself.

He once thought that the popularity of the "Ip Man" series was because he played the leading role.

It was not until Zhao Wenzhuo replaced him as the leading actor and "Ip Man 3" won a box office of 1.12 billion that he suddenly realized.

It was "Ip Man" that made him successful, not him who made "Ip Man" successful!

But now that things have come to this, there is no point in saying more.

After taking a wrong step, he took more wrong steps, until he completely fell into a situation where he had no movies to shoot.

All this was his own fault, and he could not blame anyone.

"Ding-ling-ling!"

The sudden ringing of the phone interrupted Chen Fei's thinking.

After taking a look at the caller ID, he pressed the answer button and spoke first: "Hello? Qigang? What's up?"

On the other end of the phone, Huo Qigang said bluntly: "The post-production of "Chasing the Dragon" is over. Can you find time to choose a schedule? I can report to the General Administration."

Chen Fei did not think too much and said directly: "After the Spring Festival, the next is the May Day schedule and the summer vacation schedule... Let's go to the May Day schedule. There is not much competition during that time period, and the scheduling is also easy to adjust."

"Okay, that's fine."

Huo Qigang did not have any opinions, because he asked himself that his experience in film and television was definitely not as good as Chen Fei's.

In this case, let's follow Chen Fei's plan.

"After this project is over, what will we shoot next?"

According to Golden Harvest's habit, it is usually one movie a year, and it has been like this for many years.

Now that "Chasing the Dragon" has been confirmed, it is natural to prepare for a new project.

Chen Fei thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I have a scene to shoot this afternoon, I will send the script to your email when I go back tonight."

"Okay, OK." Huo Qigang said while changing the subject: "By the way, didn't you ask me to pay attention to the situation at Wanda some time ago..."

"Oh? What? Is there any new development?"

"Yes, there is." Huo Qigang suddenly lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "According to insiders, the boss of Wanda is currently shopping abroad, but his backyard is on fire."

"The backyard is on fire? His wife? Or his son?"

Chen Fei subconsciously thought that something had happened at Wang's home.

Could it be that his son had an illegitimate child or daughter outside? And then it was exposed by the media?

However, at this moment, Huo Qigang hurriedly explained: "It's not that backyard, I'm talking about Wanda Pictures. It seems that a very important executive has resigned, and he has taken away a large group of backbone forces."

This melon is not interesting, Chen Fei is not very interested.

"At the beginning of the new year, there are changes in the positions of senior executives of the company... Employees leave and join, this situation is very common, not to mention a large company like Wanda..."

Huo Qigang also came back to his senses, "Well, that's right, this situation is indeed very normal."

Neither of them took this situation seriously, just chatted casually for a few words, and then turned the topic to other places.

However, at this time, the two brothers of the Wang family on Huayi were very concerned about this matter!

"Are you saying that Ye Ning has successfully resigned from Wanda Pictures?"

"That's right!"

Wang Zhonglei's tone was inexplicably excited: "He called me early in the morning to inform me that around the 15th, the group will have relevant news to announce to the public."

"Good, great! Hahaha!"

Wang Zhongjun was inexplicably excited for a while.

A few minutes later, when his excitement had subsided, he hurriedly said, "We must prepare for this in advance, and we must ensure that Ye Ning joins the company smoothly and that the follow-up work is carried out smoothly..."

"Okay, don't worry, brother, I will do it safely!"

Wang Zhonglei patted his chest, as if he was confident.

...

Time soon came to the 10th.

Witnessed by countless people in the film and television industry, the box office of "The Mermaid" successfully broke through 2 billion box office, and the daily new box office remained above 100 million.

In the office, after signing the investment agreement for the new movie with Wu Yu, La Peikang ran to meet Zhou Xingchi without stopping.

As soon as they met, the two celebrated with each other.

Then, Zhou Xingchi took the initiative to say: "Mr. La, I actually came here today to ask about the key extension."

"Don't worry about that." La Peikang patted his chest confidently: "I will go to deliver the documents in the afternoon. According to the performance of our movie, it is absolutely safe."

"That's good." Zhou Xingchi breathed a sigh of relief: "I am just afraid that the qualification for key extension will be snatched away by "Ip Man 4" first, which will be disadvantageous to us."

"Don't worry, it won't happen." La Peikang laughed: "If you want to snatch the key extension, "Ip Man 4" is not qualified enough."

While chatting, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Come in!"

La Peikang shouted with a frown, feeling a little dissatisfied.

He had clearly reminded his secretary not to disturb him if there was nothing important.

"The Mermaid" performed so well, and he was thinking about deepening his relationship with Zhou Xingchi and seeking investment qualifications for the next movie.

It would be best if there was something important. If he was disturbed because of some trivial matters, then this secretary could consider changing to a new one.

However, the next second, under La Peikang's cold eyes, the secretary reminded him timidly: "Boss La, Feiyue Films has released a new movie announcement."

"Oh?!" La Peikang was shocked and asked subconsciously: "Just released the announcement? Or has the project been determined?"

"All have been determined."

La Peikang keenly caught the word "all" and immediately asked: "You mean, more than one project?"

"Yeah, there are two in total."

"Okay, you go ahead, I'll talk to Director Zhou first, and then go and see."

La Peikang was calm. After sending the secretary away, he continued to communicate with Zhou Xingchi.

At this time, what he didn't know was that Weibo had become lively again.

"According to the latest announcement on the official website of the Film Bureau: the script "Passing by Your World" sent by Guangguang for review, and the script "Mr. Donkey" sent by Happy Twist for review, have now passed the review."

"It is reported that "Mr. Donkey" is the second film project of Happy Twist and Feiyue Film and Television after "Charlotte's Troubles". Both parties will continue to focus on the field of low-cost comedy."

"At 10 o'clock this morning, Feiyue Film and Television officially announced to the public and confirmed the main creative lineup of the song and dance script "La La Land" that had been reviewed before.

It is reported that the project will be produced by Liu Yifei and directed by Chen Fei. At the same time, the two will also star in the film as the male and female lead respectively.

At the same time, according to the content of the announcement, the selection of the remaining roles will be officially launched on the 15th of this month, and the auditions will focus on two channels: recommendation and invitation."

As expected, the Internet exploded again!

What "Passing by Your World" and "Mr. Donkey" are not the focus of everyone's attention at all.

Looking around, almost the entire Internet is discussing "La La Land" now!

When this script was first approved, it was generally not recognized by everyone. After all, many domestic song and dance films before that all lost a lot of money.

The best representative works are "One Step Away" directed by Jiang Wen, and "Office Worker" starring Chow Yun-fat, Tang Wei, Chen Yixun and others.

The failure of these two films made many people very pessimistic about song and dance films.

This also caused "La La Land" to be questioned and discussed by many people in the industry after it was approved.

However, Feiyue Film and Television did not respond to the script at that time, but maintained a "cold treatment" state.

Coupled with the passage of time, many people thought that this project was likely to be abandoned.

What no one expected was that after several months, this project was officially launched by Feiyue Films!

And the most important thing is that the people who started this project were Chen Fei and Liu Yifei!

The former served as director, the latter as producer, and they also starred together...

At this moment, many people in the industry suddenly recalled the literary and romantic film "The Worst Person in the World" that helped Liu Yifei win the Cannes Best Actress Award.

"So, this movie is likely to be another award-winning film?"

In the crew of "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms", Yang Mi looked at the news and couldn't hide her surprise!

After thinking for a moment, Zeng Jia continued: "If calculated by time, this movie should just be able to participate in the selection of this year's Venice International Film Festival."

As soon as this came out, Yang Mi was stunned.

Just won the Cannes Best Actress last year, and this year is going to charge for the Venice Best Actress?

Isn't this speed a bit too fast?

At the same time, Yang Ying, who was in the film version of "Love O2O", and Jing Tian, ​​who had already landed in Hollywood and was preparing to participate in this year's Oscars... A group of actresses, including the four Dan and Shuang Bing, were all confused!

Judging from the news, this is obviously a big secret!

Others didn't have the opportunity to ask in person, but Zhou Xun was different.

The filming just ended in the afternoon. During the meal time, she took the meal tray and sat opposite Chen Fei, and asked directly: "Are you two going to win the award again?"

At the table next to them, Zhang Yi, Huang Xiaoming and others' ears were straightened up, and they wanted to get close to them.

There is nothing to hide about this kind of thing. Chen Fei nodded directly: "Yes, I have never won the Golden Lion Award with a domestic film. This time I just have the opportunity, so I will give it a try."

"Good guy." Zhou Xun was so envious: "If I can find a boyfriend like you, I will probably get the three major awards in the mainland, the three major awards in Europe, and even the Oscars."

Chen Fei curled his lips: "Next life, let's work together in the next life."

Zhou Xun didn't care at all, and asked shamelessly: "Is there a role that needs a cameo? Sister Xun, I don't need to be paid, I can act for free."

There are not many opportunities to show your face at the three major European film festivals, even Zhou Xun, also needs this opportunity.

As for the pay, she doesn't need to pursue it deliberately at her current status.

As long as she makes sure that her reputation does not collapse, she will not worry about not making money.

"Guest appearance?" Chen Fei thought for a moment and said, "Sure, I'll contact you then."

"Hehe, OK, it's a deal!"

As if afraid that he would go back on his word, Zhou Xun ran away with the plate after confirming it.

Looking at her back as she walked away, Chen Fei shook his head helplessly, and then continued to focus on the domestic cinema market.

"The Mermaid" is still unstoppable after breaking through 2 billion box office, "Ip Man 4" and "Kung Fu Panda 4" are both charging towards 1 billion, and "Journey to the West: The Monkey King 3: The White Bone Demon" has already shown signs of stopping...

The worst are the newly released "Run for Love" and "Murder in the Water Years".

In just three days, the box office plummeted and fell directly below 3 million, which was simply a daze.

This can no longer be described as a half cut, it is completely a "blood collapse"!

If nothing unexpected happens, these two movies may not last even a week and will be withdrawn by the theaters.

Yang Ying is fine, after all, it is normal for the movies she starred in to flop.

But Zhang Ziyi is more unlucky. She is now recovering from childbirth and has been making constant moves recently, as if she is preparing to continue to develop in the circle.

But now, the movie she starred in has flopped, and with the obstacles of Fan and Li Bingbing, her "return" is destined to be not easy!

…

As the night deepened, when many companies had closed down, the Wanda headquarters was still brightly lit and the internal staff were in a hurry...

In the conference room, the curtain fell, and Wang Jianlin's face, which was intimidating without anger, was staring at the executives and shareholders in the conference room.

"... Mr. Wang, this is what happened. Ye Ning didn't say why. He just left a resignation letter and left."

"Well, I know." As an insider, Wang Jianlin was not surprised. He just ordered very straightforwardly: "After he leaves, his deputy will take over his position for the time being.

As for the cooperation projects with other companies, don't disconnect them. Everything can go on as usual, especially with Feiyue Film and Television. It is imperative to ensure the stable development of subsequent cooperation..."

Large companies like Wanda, which are in their heyday, are actually the most lacking in talents.

The departure of Ye Ning will not affect anything, even if there are also executives from multiple theaters who submit their resignations with him.

The departure of these people may affect the operation of the company for a short time, but within three days, new people will take over smoothly and keep the company running normally.

However, all this has a premise, that is, these people leave for personal reasons, rather than being poached by some external forces by improper means!

Wanda will never allow such behavior!

Therefore, after arranging the subsequent operation and work of Wanda Pictures, Wang Jianlin suddenly changed the subject:

"Remember, all subsequent related compensations must be implemented one by one, especially the non-compete agreement, to ensure that there will be no problems."

Hearing this, the financial executive immediately stood up and responded: "We understand, Mr. Wang, don't worry, there will be absolutely no problems with the procedures and compensation."

"Okay, that's it, I have an acquisition meeting to attend, so let's stop here today, and contact me if there are other situations."

As soon as the voice fell, Wang Jianlin directly cut off the call and put the matter behind him.

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