Chapter 1137 Casting

"Don't you have a reputation as a box office prediction machine?"

"...Then I have to watch the movie," Shen Xudong was speechless: "Do you think I can handle something that even big data can't handle?"

"Don't you believe in big data?"

"...Who said I don't believe in big data? I just don't believe that good works can be made with big data alone..." After thinking about it, Shen Xudong suggested: "I think the sharpening of iron should focus on the publishing business and film and television investment. It can only be considered as supplementary business…”

Shen Haobo sighed: "The problem now is that the publishing industry is difficult..."

The physical book industry and book retailing are all sunset industries.

Otherwise, Guo Jingming would not sell "The Minimum Story" to Tengxun and make the movie himself...

Needless to say, Guo Jingming still has a good sense of business!

However, Shen Xudong was confused: "The film industry is also very difficult. Why do you think movies can make money?"

"Movies have been very popular in recent years, and last year's "Passing Through Your World" made us more than 30 million..."

The copyright of "Passing Through Your World" belongs to Grinding Iron, and the production is controlled by Light.

The cost was 120 million, and the box office was 860 million!

20% investment in grinding iron, plus copyright, a total of 30% share...

All I can say is that I did make money!

"But "The Ferryman" lost more than 200 million..."

"So, the director and production team are very important... Our producer this time is Huang Jianxin!"

Shen Xudong glanced at him, and then asked proactively: "...How much do you think the box office can be? You must have made market judgments before starting the project..."

"They all said it would start with at least one billion...but the market is not good now..."

Shen Xudong interrupted him: "There is no problem with the market, and the number of moviegoers has not decreased..."

"But I heard Mr. Cao say that audiences are not willing to watch domestic movies now..."

"That's because it doesn't look good..."

"Also...it was a hot search at the premiere press conference of "The Legend of Monkey King" a few days ago!"

"...Hot search? What hot search?"

Shen Haobo took out his mobile phone and searched: "That's it..."

Shen Xudong took the phone and looked at it - 'The Legend of Wukong press conference, Zheng Shuang grabs the C seat'...

Probably at the last stage of the press conference, Zheng Shuang took away the position of the heroine Ni Ni...

Frowning: "Why are you looking for her?"

"I wasn't looking for it, they were looking for it..."

"Are there many scenes?"

"not much…"

"That's good, don't bring her with you when promoting... I'm telling you, now everyone is boycotting traffic..."

After the broadcast of "In the Name of the People", everyone in the traffic and the little fresh meat shouted...

The main reason is the exposure of the salary - the total salary of 80 actors is not as much as that of a small actor.

In fact, no, Chen Hao herself is one of the producers. If you count the income, she earned 60 million yuan from the drama "In the Name of the People", which is no less than Xiao Xianrou...

It's just that Chen Hao didn't take any money in the early stage, and his remuneration was just converted into investment!

It can only be said that traffic users have occupied media resources, but have not contributed their due strength. This is called talent that is not matched, and you will suffer from it. Virtue is not matched, and there will be disaster...

Of course Zheng Shuang is famous for her three-piece acting skills. She is famous because of hot searches on Weibo. As for her works, Chu Yuxun is the only one...

"I understand, I will let them pay attention...what else?"

"…what else?"

"Notes on publicity..."

"You should find a professional publicity team for this..." Waving his hand, Shen Xudong changed the topic: "I'm going to make a big movie "Zhu Xian"... If you want to invest, you can invest!"

"'Zhu Xian'? Who should I hire to act in it?"

"Cheng Yi..."

"He...can play Zhang Xiaofan?"

Shen Xudong sighed: "Let me tell you about the current situation... A movie costs hundreds of millions to invest in Zisha Hong. If something happens to the main actor, it could be as small as a sister-in-law writing a composition or as big as tax evasion. There is no place to cry." Go, the investment risks in film and television dramas are really too great, and the management should minimize the risks that can be avoided under controllable circumstances... Acting skills are important, but the actor's character is even more important!"

"Tax evasion?"

"...Oh, I got some rumors..."

Shen Haobo scratched his head. He didn't care about this and asked directly: "Are you the director of "Zhu Xian"?"

Shen Xudong was too lazy to pay attention to him: "...If you are willing to invest, I will leave 10% of the investment amount for you...if you don't want to, forget it!"

"Of course I will vote...but I have to find out..."

"What do you know? Will I lose money on the project I do?"

“…”

…

Chow Runze is a director born in the 90s...

Joined Director Shen Xudong Studio in 2014. Most of his usual work involves shooting videos for online promotional materials for film and television dramas...

Every year, Tianmei holds a training camp for new directors, selecting 20 new directors to shoot some short films.

Short films can reveal a director’s style and aesthetics.

For movies, style and aesthetics are the most important!

During this period, Chow Runze completed the shooting of three short films, one of which, "Piracy Storm", was affirmed by Shen Xudong...

By the way, he was brought into the crew of "Total War" as an assistant director...

Mainly responsible for the normal operation of the set and ensuring that filming is carried out as planned.

Of course, he also participated in post-production. On this day, he arrived at the post-production studio of "Total War" early in the morning as usual. While he was eating, Shen Xudong walked in, called his name directly, and handed Give him a script: "This project is yours!"

"…I?"

"Do it well, this is a theme to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea!"

Zhou Ruize was a little confused. He took the script and looked down at the cover - "Li Yannian".

Shen Xudong explained; "Li Yannian was the instructor of a company during the period of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea...very representative..."

"Resisting U.S. Aggression and Aiding Korea...can it be filmed?" Zhou Ruize was a little confused: "I haven't seen a few movies about resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea in many years. What is the prospect of censorship?"

"Of course, I asked specifically!"

"...how to find me?"

"Don't you always want to be a director... Don't worry, I will be the producer of this movie for you... You can do the early preparations yourself, including storyboards, storyboards, scenes and war models. You must have my consent before the simulation can proceed. Push down!"

After hearing this, Zhou Runze was relieved: "...Then I'll try."

"By the way, we have also arranged a co-director for you, Director Mao Weining..."

"The director of "Ten Sends to the Red Army"?"

"right!"

"OK…"

Mao Weining is well-known. He has directed many TV series with theme themes in recent years. The industry recognizes his ability...

"There's no need to rush this movie. You have two years to prepare and produce it. It would be great if it can be released in 20 years!"

"OK…"

"Okay, I won't go on too much...the male protagonist is Wang Lei. You can chat with him more when you have time...Also, read more historical information and never act behind closed doors..."

"Um…"

Well, Shen Xudong didn't plan to direct "Li Yannian" himself, so he chose Chow Yun-ze, mainly because he was more decent... and... he was the director of "Super Hero Huang Jiguang"...

He is a ruthless person. With less than 10 million yuan, he made a film that slapped many great directors in the face!

The goal of "Li Yannian" is to tell why we need to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, how an excellent instructor works and fights, and also the daily mobilization patterns of our military's grassroots organizations, etc...

The core is to put people first and organize the organization!

It is very suitable for novice directors, provided that... they have decent ideas.

Zhou Runze is very suitable!

After explaining this matter, Shen Xudong turned around and started working on the later stages of "Total War: Mountains and Seas"...

He didn't stay busy for too long. In the afternoon, he left - going to audition!