Oriental DreamWorks cultivated new directors and entered the "low-end" market, which did not cause much repercussions in the circle.

After all, these are not as popular as blockbusters.

Big productions, they still have the opportunity to participate. This kind of small investment, they don't have to, and they can't participate in it.

In the end, Wang Bo was not in a hurry to change careers to become a director.

He is a photographer with a heart, and he is too unwilling to change careers without winning an award.

Of course, the most important thing is that if he changes careers to become a director, he doesn't need such an opportunity at all.

When he wants to change careers, then it's when, why bother to compete with newcomers for such opportunities.

There are more and more photographers at Oriental DreamWorks, but no one poses a threat to him at all.

This is not only because he has a good relationship with Zhang Pu and is a veteran of Oriental DreamWorks, but also because his own level is extremely good.

Of course, compared to Jiang Yun's royal photographer, he is estimated to be a few points worse.

He is not the best photographer at Oriental DreamWorks, but his current photography level is also first-class in the circle.

He didn't necessarily miss the opportunity to get the best photoshoot.

Time is lost in the busyness, and while Zhang Pu is following up the post-production of "Looking for the Dragon", he also gradually begins to look for actors for new films.

Deng Kun and Zhang Chu starred, but some other actors were also crucial.

Especially the male supporting role, which has a great influence on the film.

Maybe the original actors were too impressive.

In addition, it is natural to consider the effect of the special effects of the new film.

There are many special effects, no less than "Dragon Hunt", and there are also a lot of location shooting.

Zhang Pu drew many renderings with reference to the original print, but he was not very satisfied.

The special effects definitely have to be upgraded.

The original special effects are not bad, even if they are put into the present, they are not five-cent special effects.

But it was amazing at the time, and now it's very ordinary.

Had to upgrade.

Moreover, Zhang Pu is also ready to expand the scene.

He wants to make a special effects blockbuster in the true sense of the word.

"You chose a Japanese actor for a long time?" Jiang Xingwen looked at Zhang Pu with some surprise.

Zhang Pu still has a bit of a bit of anger.

Therefore, Jiang Xingwen was inevitably a little surprised by Zhang Pu's decision.

"There are many domestic actors, and I always feel that there is a little less taste. But when I saw the Japanese actor, I instantly understood that he was the person I was looking for. Zhang Pu said with a wry smile.

In fact, he naturally gives priority to the signed artists of his own company, and then considers the domestic ones.

But when I accidentally saw the image of the Japanese actor, I instantly recognized it.

It's so similar!

It's too similar to the actor in the original version, and he is also from a martial arts background.

"There's nothing wrong with using Japanese actors. Although the actor is not well-known in Japan, it still has a great role in promoting the film to open up the Japanese market. Jiang Xingwen said, "Japan is now the third largest film market today. ”

In the Japanese film market, Chinese filmmakers still attach great importance to it.

Compared with the North American film market, the Japanese film market is obviously much more friendly to Chinese films.

Culture is also considered to be a different line, unlike the North American market, where cultural differences lead to not being on the same channel.

Like Zhang Pu's "Loyal Dog Rhubarb" and "A Chinese Ghost Story" are extremely good at the box office in Japan.

Even "Jingwu Heroes" has achieved a good box office in Japan.

Of course, the box office was much worse than in China.

And the share ratio is also lower than that in China, but that's also money!

This is also the reason why many blockbusters have Japanese and Korean actors.

Hong Kong films are in decline, and few films have achieved much good box office results in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

"I don't know if I can get it!" Zhang Pu shook his head and said, "That person is not an ordinary actor." ”

That person is not very famous in the Japanese film industry, but he is not a full-time actor at all, but a martial arts gym, and he is also a true disciple of Extreme Vacuum Jarate.

"Don't underestimate your popularity in Japan. Jiang Xingwen said with a smile.

"I'm looking for Director Yuan to thread a thread, and he has worked with Director Yuan. Zhang Pu said.

It is best to be invited.

If not, then you have to settle for the next best thing.

When Zhang Pu found Yuan Hong, he was filming "Ip Man" in film and television.

This film is not far from being completed.

Zhang Pu had to sigh again at the ability of Xiangjiang filmmakers to act.

"Yo, Director Zhang is finally willing to come to the crew?" Yuan Hong said to Zhang Pu with a smile, "I thought you were like "Jingwu Heroes", and you didn't come to see it from beginning to end!"

Zhang Pu was stunned for a moment when he heard Yuan Hong's ridicule, but then he reflected.

These two kung fu films directed by Yuan Hong, he has the name of producer!

Of course, the film producer is not Zhang Pu alone, Yuan Hong is naturally also the producer.

"Director Yuan wants me to stay in the crew so much?" Zhang Pu said with a smile.

When Yuan Hong heard this, he smiled and stopped talking.

He naturally didn't want Zhang Pu to stay in the crew.

You stay in the crew, whose work is this not a film?

Yuan Hong served as the director and producer, but it was not once or twice that there were conflicts.

This may also be the reason why Yuan Hong is famous, but few film and television companies have invited him to be a director before.

It's actually very strange to say, Yuan Hong often has conflicts with the producer as a director, but he is an action director, but he is very compatible with the director.

In fact, it is not uncommon for directors to have conflicts with the producer.

"Japanese actor Genichi Chiba should know him, right?" Zhang Pu said straight to the point.

He didn't come to the crew for the film.

Regarding "Ip Man", Zhang Pu has already told Yuan Hong some of his thoughts.

As for how much inspiration he can get, it is not something that Zhang Pu can influence. However, judging from "Jingwu Heroes", Yuan Hong's "Ip Man" may be more exciting than the original.

"He, I know!" Yuan Hong was stunned for a moment, then remembered who Zhang Pu asked, and then nodded and said, "What, you are looking for him." ”

"I want to invite him to star in the new film. Zhang Pu said.

"Oh?" Yuan Hong flashed a little surprised, and then said, "You should know a little bit about his situation." In this way, there should be no rush in this matter, and when "Ip Man" is finished, I will accompany you to Japan. I guess it's only a week. ”

"Then thank you Yuan Dao. Zhang Pu nodded and said.

Yuan Hong accompanied him, and the chance of inviting someone should be better.

A week later, "Ip Man" was finished.

After a day off, Zhang Pu and Yuan Hong went to Japan.

"It's your first time in Japan, right?" said Yuan Hong to Zhang Pu.

Zhang Pu nodded, he really came to Japan for the first time.

None of his films have been released in Japan for more than one.

Among them, there are also extremely good box office. Among them, "Loyal Dog Rhubarb" and "A Chinese Ghost Story" are the most. As for the rest, I don't want to mention it. Like "Crazy Stone" and "Nobody", the geographical restrictions are not small.

"Yuan Dao should have been here a lot before, right?" asked Zhang Pu.

Yuan Hong nodded, as if recalling the past, and then sighed.

In the past, Hong Kong movies swept Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, what kind of scenery was that, but now?

Nowadays, Chinese-language films in Japan are not as good as they used to be.

Occasionally, there are one or two films that have a good box office, but they are just good, and they have not even entered the top three in the single-day box office list and weekly box office list.

"Director Zhang invited Chiba Genichi this time with the intention of opening up the Japanese film market?" asked Yuan Hong.

Zhang Pu went international, and Yuan Hong was not surprised at all.

He has the strength.

Going international, first opening up the Japanese, South Korean and Southeast Asian film markets is also a common choice for Chinese filmmakers.

"I just think he's suitable for the role of the new film. Zhang Pu said, "Chiba Genichi is not well-known in Japan. ”

It's not well-known in Japan, let alone in China.

It's not famous, and it's hard to invite.

Zhang Pu is now quite famous, and it is not difficult to invite well-known Japanese actors, not to mention that he can be caught.

Why do you have to come with Yuan Hong in person like this.

Japanese actors also yearn for the Chinese market.

"You can consider that inviting some Japanese and Korean actors to join in the film is still conducive to opening up the international market. Yuan Hong nodded and said.

Zhang Pu's casting first considers the artists of his own company, and then considers the artists he knows well.

The pro-estrangement is obvious.

There's nothing wrong with that.

It's just that he rarely thinks about the market itself.

Zhang Pu nodded.

Why not give a supporting role to a Korean actor?

Forget it, let's discuss this matter with the company first.

Zhang Pu has no prejudice against Japan or South Korea, and he has no antipathy.

Of course, some people in the two countries naturally have little affection, and even some hostility.

Zhang Pu has never been a person who overturns a boatload with a single pole.

You're kind to me, I'm friendly to you.

As for the words that are not of my race, their hearts must be different, so forget it.

These are times of peace.

Why not invite one or two Korean or Japanese actors to earn them more box office in Korea and Japan?

There is nothing wrong with using his people to earn their money and also import culture.

Genichi Chiba is nearly fifty years old, but he looks a lot younger. He has a true inheritance of extreme vacuum karate, and is very famous in the Japanese martial arts world.

He and Yuan Hong don't have a good relationship, but they are extremely enthusiastic about Zhang Pu and others.

Zhang Pu didn't expect that he turned out to be a Huaxia Tong and spoke Mandarin fluently.

"Invite me to star?" Chiba Xuanyi looked at Zhang Pu with some surprise.

After all, he is also in the film and television industry, and he has heard of Zhang Pu's name.

Even, he likes "Loyal Dog Rhubarb" directed by Zhang Pu very much.

As for "A Chinese Ghost Story", he has also watched it.

It is said that internationally renowned films such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are still written by him!

"I'm not well-known in Japan, let alone box office appeal?" said Chiba Genichi with some doubts.

He didn't think that his fame was worthy of Zhang Pu's personal invitation, and even brought Yuan Hong with him.

"Mr. Chiba's image and temperament are very much in line with the characters in my new film. Zhang Pu said, "Although the role is a supporting role, it may not be as brilliant as the protagonist." ”

I'm here for you, and it has nothing to do with your fame or box office appeal.

"Oh?" said with a smile to Chiba, "I've become curious about this character. ”

When Zhang Pu heard this, he smiled.

He knew that he was sure of this.