Chapter 319: Face Blindness and International Superstars
Lu Lin Wang Zhonglei likes to listen to this, a starting line competition, Huayi is really not afraid of anyone in the domestic film market.
has repeatedly lost to Longlin Pictures before, and the "heavyweight" of the works of the two companies is different. In the past two years, domestic audiences have preferred 3D movies, and it is a domestic theme, which has the glory of Longlin Pictures.
After all, a considerable part of the audience is indifferent to foreign blockbusters, which is also a reason why many Hollywood blockbusters have a fierce start but a weak follow-up.
But Longlin Pictures makes domestic special effects blockbusters, and the story theme is localized, so it can kill all ages, and even the elderly and children can be attracted to the theater, which really makes other film companies jealous and hateful.
"Okay, a fair competition on the starting line, see which one can win the Spring Festival!" Wang Zhonglei smiled and raised his glass.
Yu Dong laughed and said, "It depends on which one wins the championship in the end!" Bo Na also produced and released "Macau Fengyun 2" this year, as a family sequel comedy blockbuster, Yu Dong is very confident.
Song Ge has always been full of confidence in Lu Lin, although it is a martial arts movie that is not very popular in the market at present, he believes that the market performance of "Yitian" will not be bad, and he also smiles and toasts!
However, Lu Lin's heart is not particularly confident, after all, martial arts movies have been too sluggish in the past two years, but he can't weaken the momentum at this moment, he raised his glass and smiled: "Okay, it depends on this year's Spring Festival stalls, which one wins the championship!"
After everyone did it together, they laughed and talked about other things, and they had a good time. The business field is like this, everything looks at money, competition and cooperation coexist, and there are still a few people who really tear their faces.
Putting down the wine glass, Yu Dong said, "By the way, I didn't go to North America this year?"
Lu Lin said: "Haven't you been busy making films, Mr. Song has gone over to take a look, and besides, Lao Mei only watches films and doesn't remember people, so it doesn't make much difference if I go!"
Yu Dong nodded: "This is the truth, in fact, many domestic audiences watch Hollywood movies, and they only watch the films and don't remember people." How many actors can mention, the director doesn't really know much!"
Wang Zhonglei was surprised, "Didn't Director Lu play Hou Yi? Lao Mei should have an impression!"
Lu Lin smiled: "They look at Asians the same, how easy it is to remember!"
Feng Xiaogang slapped the table and said excitedly: "What Director Lu said is so reasonable, insightful, this must be a toast to you!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together, listening to Director Feng's commentary, "I have been wondering why our films can't sell at the box office in Europe and the United States." I have thought about various reasons before, but I just forgot about face blindness, those foreigners watching our films, who can't make a fuss, it must not be good to sell tickets!"
Yu Dong nodded: "That's really the truth, not to mention the ordinary foreign audience, even the media, often mistakenly admit our stars!"
Wang Zhonglei said with a smile: "Recognize Li Yu, Yang Mi, and Zhang Ziyi as Fan Yuyi!"
Director Feng teased, "Anyway, there are only a few well-known Chinese actresses, if you don't know them, you can call them casually, what if they are called correctly? Even if they are called wrong, foreign netizens don't know them!"
Everyone laughed, but after laughing, they felt a little sad, China lacks international superstars!
At present, there is still some influence, that is, Brother Cheng Long. As for those "international superstars" who are often mistaken by foreign media, they really can't talk about any international influence.
Song Ge sighed: "It's been a long time since there have been international superstars like Li Xiaolong, Cheng Long, and Teacher Li Yangzhong in China!"
When Li Yangzhong heard this, he hurriedly said that he had not yet reached that height. The rest of the people nodded and sighed slightly, although everyone usually thinks about the box office and profits. But as a member of the Chinese film industry, it is not a matter of shining on his face after all that he has not been an international superstar for so many years.
"Director Lu, you still have to come to this important task, bring out an international superstar, and also give our capital gentlemen a boost!" Director Feng said with a smile, as if he had found the feeling of holding others to speak again.
Wang Zhonglei's eyes rolled, and he said with a smile: "This important task really belongs to Director Lu!"
Yu Dong's eyes turned on Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang, and he could roughly guess the thoughts of these two, this is to kill! However, it would be a good thing for Longlin Pictures to really turn its focus to the international market, so he smiled silently.
As for the other people at the table, such as Li Yangzhong, Wu Jing, etc., they didn't think about what to say. After all, Li Yangzhong is already in a semi-retired state, as for Wu Jing, he has just become famous in the Chinese film industry, and he has a masterpiece, how dare he speak lightly about the international market.
Lu Lin pondered for a while and said: "This is really good, the Chinese film industry has really not had an international superstar for a long time, our Longlin Pictures, in addition to creating special effects blockbusters, also have to work hard in this regard!"
That being said, Lu Lin knew that it would be quite difficult to achieve this goal. For example, in the "Marvel Cinematic Universe" series that swept the world, Iron Man has always been the core character, and under the foreshadowing of many movies, Robert Downey Jr. is also getting more and more popular, and it is said that he received a salary of 100 million US dollars in "Avengers 3".
However, "The Flood Movie Universe" lacks such a core character, or rather, Lu Lin has not yet developed such a character.
But when a few bigwigs talked about the topic of international superstars, the Longlin Pictures artists on the side couldn't wait to listen with their ears pricked up.
International superstar, Director Lu doesn't really have this idea, what a lot of resources this has to be. Who will it be smashed on, Jing Yan, or Du Xiaorao, or someone else?
Although many of them knew that they had no hope, they also felt that their mouths were dry, and they were busy drinking a sip of red wine to moisten their throats. When they looked at each other, they both felt that each other's eyes were shining.
Chen He took the lead and said: "International superstar, this god-like acting skills can have hope!"
Zheng Kai said: "Either you have a specialty, good kung fu or something!"
Fat Di smiled: "Actually, Director Lu's kung fu is so good, you can praise yourself!"
Jing Xianghu glanced at Fat Di suspiciously, stretched out his chopsticks to pick up the vegetables and did not speak. Ying Bao asked her, "By the way, Da Tiantian, when will your "Great Wall" start?"
Jing Yan put down his chopsticks and said, "After the year, it should be less than March!"
Ying Bao smiled: "Sino-US co-production, a little international movie star!"
Jing Yan smiled: "Don't make fun of me, with my acting skills, how dare I call an international movie star!"
The air was suddenly quiet, and many people said silently in their hearts, finally a little self-aware!
The celebration banquet was lively for two or three hours, and it will eventually disperse. People other than the "Longlin Department" didn't mention leaving, but when it came to the remaining artists, they were a little reluctant to leave.
Hearing Fat Di suddenly said: "Director Lu, why don't we go and sing!"
Everyone's eyes lit up and they responded. Jing Yan also said: "Yes, it's rare that there are so many people today, let's go together to be lively!"
Lu Lin is used to being lonely on weekdays, and sometimes he really wants to be so lively, and said with a smile: "Okay, then let's go to the lively and lively together!"