Chapter 345 Fetching Water From Bamboo Basket
The reason for making bad movies?
What else could be the reason? I am not strong enough!
Money laundering is just a conclusion. At that time, the Hong Kong film market was rampant with gangs, but a number of excellent works were still produced...
Because these filmmakers are at their creative peak!
Shen Xudong continued: "We can film the process of the director extracting money..."
"Money-making?"
"To make money in the name of art..." Shen Xudong said: "For example, let's take a martial arts-themed blockbuster!"
"Martial arts? Why martial arts?"
"Martial arts movies are very popular in the West recently, led by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Hero" and "House of Flying Daggers" are both hits...
Therefore, a lot of directors want to make blockbusters, such as "Stepless". From the hair to the toenails of this project, it says that I want to make money~"
But what people claim is the first magical blockbuster is actually a commercial film. I saw Ah Mou's "Hero" became a hit and became jealous...
Shen Xudong did not continue to talk about this topic, but said: "The male protagonist, a certain director, saved up a martial arts book, and then spent money everywhere, and got 1 million from the Shanxi coal boss..."
Director Chen was delighted: "This little money is not even enough to make a trailer!"
"Yes, 1 million is definitely not enough to make a movie, but with the start-up capital." Shen Xudong continued: "The director first pockets 300,000, and the remaining 700,000 is either rented or bought a luxury car, and then goes to meet someone Meet with a big star, sign a "contract of intention" with no legal effect, take a photo with the big star, take the contract and photo with the big star, deal with the boss of Shanxi Coal, and then go to the boss of Tangshan Iron and Steel to make money..."
"Is this money fraud?"
Shen Xudong retorted: "How can you lie when you make a movie?"
"Okay, keep going!"
"Tangshan Iron Boss spent 5 million... At this time, the movie can't start shooting, because 5 million is not enough, so he first has to hold a special "press conference" and invite celebrities and industry leaders from all walks of life, such as the best The art director, music director, etc. are also invited, and everyone is stuffed with red envelopes. It must make a big news...
At this time, a bigger fish took the bait, and successfully obtained 30 million from the Zhejiang real estate owner. "
Director Chen probably knew what he was talking about. Sure enough, Shen Xudong said: "With these 30 million, it will probably be enough to hire several big stars... By the way, we will have some scenes with female stars that cannot be broadcast...
Then, before the movie started shooting, the film review team came down with the document, saying that there was something wrong with your script, and it failed to pass the review, and you didn't get the filming permit. "
"What should we do?"
"Let's change it! We finally made the changes to the film bureau's satisfaction... Just as we were about to start filming, suddenly there was news that martial arts movies have faded in Europe and the United States, and no one wants to watch them."
"Ah? Has Wu Xia's fever gone?"
"The fever will definitely go away..."
"Has the movie finally been shot?"
"...You don't care whether he filmed it or not, after all this hard work, he got a house, a car, and even hooked up with a famous actress in the industry..."
Wang Jinghua couldn't listen anymore: "Isn't this a liar?"
Shen Xudong was delighted: "This is called "The Birth of a Blockbuster"... Is Mr. Chen interested in acting in it?"
"Write out the script and let me take a look..."
"Um…"
…
Director Chen is very interested in "The Birth of a Blockbuster"...
This one also takes the path of absurdity and irony.
Moreover, mixed with criticism of reality.
Because someone really does this!
There are people who broke the news in Tianya, but it seems that they only started to break the news in 2007...
But there have always been ways to cheat money and firewood through art...
"Blockbuster" is definitely realistic.
Wang Jinghua witnessed the whole birth process of this script idea and was a little confused - she always knew that Shen Xudong was awesome and quick-thinking, otherwise Director Chen would not be friends with him.
But it’s too agile…
An idea came to mind in one sentence. Although it was just a script outline, the general plot, climax points, selling points, and character designs were all clearly thought out.
Amazing…
Suddenly I understood why Director Chen suggested that she join Tianmei. The word he used was franchise, not cooperation...
But...it's still the same problem. It's impossible for Wang Jinghua to let go of his management rights as artists.
It’s the same no matter where you are!
From this perspective, Shen Xudong's proposal is quite appropriate - just go it alone.
Anyway, she has a wide network of contacts and has met many directors and investors through Huayi's platform...
Besides, Chengtian doesn’t have production capabilities. It’s better to form a company by ourselves than to cooperate with them.
Of course, money is needed…
If you run your own company, you must at least rent an office building. With so many artists under your control, you must have a luxury car to travel, at least a business car~
This thing is related to the artist's card.
You can't take artists to take a taxi to attend business events!
Then, Shen Xudong introduced Boss Chen to her.
Well, that wonderful guy.
Boss Chen has spare money and is interested in entering the entertainment industry, but he knows that making movies is risky, and he also knows that if he wants to join the industry, he usually has to pay tuition for several years.
Now it's okay, I directly contribute money to help Wang Jinghua set up an artist management company.
In comparison, the risk is much smaller.
Of course, they will discuss the specific investment and shareholding ratio themselves...
It should go smoothly. Anyway, when Wu Kebo approached Wang Jinghua again, her tone immediately changed.
…
Domestic media companies... To be precise, the famous ones in film and television production are Huayi and Hairun!
At this stage, specifically in the BJ area.
Shanghai has Tang Ren, Hainan has Zhouyi...
Bringing it back to the BJ scene, Huayi has a big name, has works, and is in a leading position.
Although there are no big stars in Hairun.
The TV series produced is extremely good, and the two sides are inherently fighting, at least on the surface, harmonious.
If Chengtian wants to raise the flag, a big earthquake will happen and shake the entire Chinese entertainment industry!
Therefore, Wu Kebo contacted Wang Jinghua from the beginning. Once Wang Jinghua decided to join Chengtian, it would directly drain Huayi's actor echelon...
Wu Kebo likes this method of directly feeding himself with the food the other party has raised.
It’s also a gesture!
Among Wang Jinghua's star artists, the first ones to bear the brunt are Chen Daoming and two Bingbing...
Next, Xia Yu, Ren Quan, Hu Jun, Zhou Yun, Tong Dawei, Yuan Li~
This is called the backbone!
He knew that this group of people belonged to Wang Jinghua, and they also signed a management contract with Wang Jinghua. Once Wang Jinghua was separated, this group of people would most likely follow.
Of course, in addition to Wang Jinghua, he also contacted Lin Xinru and promised to take her career to the next level...
Everything was almost settled, and then Wang Jinghua suddenly changed his attitude.
Wu Kebo hung up the phone and asked his secretary to investigate. He sat on a chair and lit a cigarette.
What happened?
He had investigated clearly and found out that Wang Jinghua and the Huang brothers of the Huayi brothers were on the same level and there was no way they could be compatible.
Except for Chengtian, who has funds and connections...
The most important thing is to be sincere and accept Wang Jinghua’s team.
Is there another company?
Who is the one?
Time seemed to pass quickly, and before I knew it, most of the cigarette had burned out, and the remaining sparks flickered between my fingers. He didn't react until his hand was burned and he quickly pressed it into the ashtray.
"Dong dong dong!"
At this moment, someone knocked on the door, and he quickly answered, "Come in!"
It’s the secretary from just now…
"Mr. Wu, please find out!"
"So fast?"
"...Huayi held a press conference...about Wang Jinghua's stay..."
Wu Kebo was surprised: "Ah? Press conference? What is it about?"
Wrote a chapter…
There should be two chapters tomorrow...
Not that busy, just a little confused...