Guangxian Media, in the conference room, Wang Changtian is in a meeting with the production department to discuss the screenwriter and director of "The Four Famous Catches 2".

Originally, the script of the first part was completed by Cheng Jiashang and the other two screenwriters, but now that Cheng Jiashang has replaced it, the book will definitely not be available.

After listening to the production director's report, Wang Changtian frowned and asked, "Are Tan Guangyuan and Chen Shuzhen still unwilling to continue to serve as screenwriters for the second part?"

Tan Guangyuan is one of the screenwriters of the first part, and Chen Shuzhen is one of the screenwriters of the second part, if they can stay, there will be no problem with the script.

But the contact of the production department was not smooth, and it was rejected twice in a row.

"Wang Dong, they said that if it wasn't for Cheng Jiashang's director, they wouldn't have participated in the screenwriting and creation of the sequel, and they also said..."

Wang Changtian said coldly, "What else do you say?"

The production director was a little helpless, and then said, "They said that it was Cheng Jiashang who cooperated with them, not our envy." ”

"Humph!"

Wang Changtian snorted coldly, his face full of disdain.

"I think they forgot who gave the money in their hands!"

Wang Changtian's face was already obviously angry, and behind the glasses with transparent frames, the small glasses narrowed slightly.

These Xiangjiang people took his money, and in the end they didn't cooperate with you.

One by one, the small team only has Cheng Jiashang in their eyes, and they don't even pay attention to him as an investor.

They probably forgot that it wasn't ten years ago!

I don't have time to deal with them first, and it is important to prepare for the movie.

Wang Changtian asked again, "What good candidates do you have?"

The production director said, "We have tentatively determined two candidates, one is He Jiping, the screenwriter of "New Dragon Gate Inn", "Casting Names", "Dragon Gate Flying Armor", and the other is martial arts artist Xu Haofeng, and he also participated in the screenwriting of the now released "The Grandmaster". ”

Wang Changtian nodded, needless to say, He Jiping, a famous gold medal screenwriter, is good at a variety of themes.

When he just graduated from the Department of Chinese Opera and Literature, Renyi specially asked the Ministry of Culture for an extra place and recruited her.

Xu Haofeng doesn't have many works, but "The Grandmaster" is also a martial arts film, and it has been 13 days since it was released, and the total box office has reached 270 million, which is an absolute success.

However, Wang Changtian remembered that He Jiping had cooperated with Tsui Hark many times, and Cheng Jiashang was half of Tsui Hark's apprentice.

"Wang Dong, He Jiping and the directors in Xiangjiang are only in partnership, and the focus of work has shifted to the mainland, so there should be no problem. The production director explained.

"Okay, you make an appointment, I'll talk to her. ”

"What about the director?" Wang Changtian asked again.

"We think Li Rengang is good, we can ask Cheng Xiaodong to be the action director, and Qin Xiaozhen from the first part is willing to stay and continue to be the second director. ”

Qin Xiaozhen is a top assistant director in Xiangjiang, with strong scene control ability, and can also do the work of a director, which can be called a gold medal deputy.

Almost all big directors want to ask him to be an assistant when making movies, and even give him the name of a director to co-direct.

In her early years, she still worshiped under Wu Yusen, and everyone knew the grievances and hatreds between Wu Yusen and Tsui Hark.

"The True Color of Heroes" was originally filmed by Tsui Hark at the invitation of Wu Yusen, after it became popular. As an investor at that time, Xu Ke wanted to start the second part immediately.

Although Wu Yusen didn't want to be in such a hurry, Tsui Hark was his friend and great benefactor, so he could only get it out in front of him.

But the two did not agree on the concept, and the script of this prequel was changed by Tsui Hark many times, and Wu Yusen finally endured it before finishing the filming.

Then Wu Yusen wanted to shoot "Bloody Heroes", but Tsui Hark refused, worried that he was too stubborn and his personal style was too strong, and the audience couldn't accept it, and wanted him to shoot "True Colors of Heroes 3".

As a result, Wu Yusen left Tsui Hark's studio and found an investor to shoot "Bloody Heroes" with the help of Fa Ge.

"True Colors of Heroes 3: Sunset Song" can only be filmed by Tsui Hark himself.

Although the relationship between the two sides has eased on the surface over the years, they themselves know what it actually is.

Wu Yusen's apprentice didn't care very much about Cheng Jiashang, and it was not surprising that half of Tsui Hark's apprentice.

The Xiangjiang director circle is so full of factions, and you can't get around those few people.

As for Li Rengang, he is known as the third generation of martial arts film directors in Xiangjiang, the first generation is Zhang Ce, and the second generation is Xu Ke.

However, he and Xu Ke have fallen out because of "Black Man 2".

Guangxian cooperated with him in a "Legend of Hongmen Banquet" before, but it was not a success.

Fortunately, Southeast Asia sold a little money, and Guangxian only invested a small part of it, and made a fortune by relying on the issuance fee.

Seeing that Wang Changtian had some doubts, the production director explained.

"The biggest drawback of the two movies "Three Kingdoms: Seeing the Dragon Unloading the Armor" and "The Legend of the Hongmen Banquet" is that the plot, costumes and the history of the audience's perception are very different, and the other art, action, photography, and soundtrack are all first-class.

"The Four Famous Catches" is not history, just a martial arts, and the first part has changed a lot, let Li Rengang shoot it, at least it will not be worse than the first one"

Wang Changtian thought about it for a while, but still nodded.

"Make an appointment with Li Rengang for me, and I'll talk to him. ”

"Cheng Xiaodong forget it, let Li Rengang handle it. ”

At the end, Wang Changtian added.

"The Legend of the White Snake" directed by Cheng Xiaodong was blackened into scum by Guang Xian, and the box office was almost lower than "Painted Wall".

Originally, Cheng Xiaodong pounced on such a costume blockbuster as "The Beauty of the Mountains", but the fiasco of "The Legend of the White Snake" directly led to him having to go back and continue to be an action director, and no one asked him to be a director for a short time.

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Although Guangxian's decision to replace Cheng Jiashang has not been officially announced, it has been confirmed.

People in the circle are speculating why Wang Changtian did this.

The top executives of the major companies, as well as some well-informed people, basically know what is going on.

There is no impermeable wall in the world, let alone a secret in the first place.

In private, many people say that Tang An is too domineering, such as Teng Huatao, who was "pitted" by Tang An, has not yet stepped out of the shadow of the failure of "Waiting for the Wind", and he hates and fears Tang An.

But it's just to talk to acquaintances in private, if it is spread out and Tang An knows, maybe how to retaliate.

Some people think that this is all a basic operation, Cheng Jiashang has offended people who should not be offended, if someone else is in Tang An's position, maybe it will be more ruthless and direct.

are waiting to see the results, and no one is interfering, and the two major companies are dealing with one person, and they can't intervene if they want to.

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In the past week, this matter is still fermenting in the circle, but there is no movement from the person concerned.

In a private club, Cheng Jiashang is partying with a few friends, in addition to Zheng Zhiwei, there are several other friends, Chen Shuzhen and Tan Guangyuan, the two screenwriters of "The Four Famous Catches".

Compared with the previous few days, Cheng Jiashang's mood was much better.

Chen Shuzhen and Tan Guangyuan are talking about their refusal to write a script for "The Four Famous Catches 2".

"Guangxian is too much, "The Four Famous Catches" is Lao Cheng's project, they said that if you change people, you will change people, and it is impossible for me to cooperate with them again. Tan Guangyuan said with an indignant face.

Cheng Jiashang raised his glass and smiled and toasted everyone, "It's still Lao Tan and Lao Chen Zhanyi, without the two of you, I see where Wang Changtian can find a suitable screenwriter!"

"Well, this is not envy, and we can't look at it. ”

Tan Guangyuan waved his hand, and then said, "It's just that Qin Xiaozhen seems to have promised Guangxian to stay, it's too unrighteous." ”

Cheng Jiashang didn't care, "If she wants to stay, let's stay, she can't make a blockbuster movie herself, Guangxian still has to find other directors." ”

Zheng Zhiwei said with a smile, "We have contacted all the directors in Xiangjiang who can make martial arts films, see who he can find to shoot!"

Everyone raised their glasses and toasted again.

They have not been idle in the past few days, although Cheng Jiashang is half of Xu Ke's apprentice, but his energy in the Xiangjiang film industry is not small, and he can be regarded as a school of his own.

Basically, most of the directors in Xiangjiang who have made martial arts films, Cheng Jiashang, have searched all over the place, except for a few directors who say that they can't move, and it is impossible to pick up the stalls left by others, they have basically been contacted.

Talking and laughing while eating and drinking, the atmosphere is so cheerful.

Suddenly, a bell interrupted their chat.

Cheng Jiashang smiled apologetically and connected the phone.

"Hey..."

"What!"

As if he had heard something terrible, the chopsticks in his hand fell on the table, and his hand knocked over the wine glass and spilled it on his pants.

Everyone who was chatting happily just now looked at each other, not knowing what the Cheng family had heard to make them so out of shape.

After two sentences, Cheng Jiashang hung up the phone.

The phone slapped heavily on the table, his face gloomy and his eyes full of anger.

Seeing him like this, everyone probably guessed something.

Zheng Zhiwei asked uncertainly, "Old Cheng, what's wrong?"

"Guangxian has already decided on the screenwriter and director. ”

"Who is it?" Tan Guangyuan exclaimed.

There are definitely not many martial arts films in the mainland, Wu Ershan of the Han and Tang Dynasties is counted as one, and Zhang Yimou, but it is impossible for them to take this drama.

There are many people in Xiangjiang who can make martial arts movies, but most of them have looked for them and got a clear answer.

Some people who can't say that they are highly qualified, will not pick up this sequel.

"The screenwriter is He Jiping, and the director has found Li Rengang!"

Cheng Jiashang gritted his teeth and said two names.

"Li Rengang?"

When everyone heard the name, their faces were puzzled.

Zheng Zhiwei said, "How could he take this film?"

Although Li Rengang can't be compared with Xu Ke and Chen Kexin, and his qualifications are far inferior to Cheng's businessmen, he is much better than Cheng's businessmen in the mainland.

Seven years ago, an action movie "Raptor" was a huge success, and the National Museum of China included it in the collection project, which is also the first time that the National Museum has included a film in its collection!

This action movie is a joint investment of five countries and regions around the world, with a cost of 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

It sold $10 million in royalties in the United States and Europe, only 20 million less than "Heroes".

South Korea sold $2 million, and the global overseas market sold nearly $15 million.

Although some of them are greasy, the overseas copyright fee of 15 million US dollars is scary enough in 05.

And which of the three blockbusters after him, "Seeing the Dragon and Unloading the Armor", "The Legend of the Hongmen Banquet", and "Jinyiwei", does not have a big-name star + big production, how can he be able to see a medium production of 60 million like "The Four Famous Catches".

They didn't look for Li Rengang before, just because they thought that he shouldn't be able to watch this movie.

In addition, Li Rengang has no friendship with them.

After thinking about it, everyone persuaded Cheng Jiashang to call Li Rengang to talk about it.