Chapter 181: Worth It or Not

Is it possible to create a world of national art films?

Nature is possible, and it is only possible.

It's hard to do it.

Of course, if someone is willing to spend money, it's easy.

However, the world of Guoshu movies made in that way is obviously not a success.

How to be considered successful, if one by one Guoshu Grandmaster movie is successful, then it can be regarded as success. How can it be counted if it is piled up with money?

It's not just about making money, it's about being influential.

The success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is undoubtedly due to the success of a single superhero movie, and it is extremely influential.

If "Iron Man" failed, would there be the later "Avengers"? Is there still the so-called Marvel Cinematic Universe?

DC has superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Cyborg, Captain Fantastic, Constantine, Mars Stalker and the Justice League, have you heard of the DC Cinematic Universe?

Perhaps, but it didn't work out.

Although kung fu movies now have the meaning of recovery, it is undoubtedly difficult to make it into the world of national art movies.

If a film fails, it becomes even more difficult to succeed.

Of course, even if it is just possible, Mu Chen is willing to try.

What's more, he didn't plan to direct it himself.

Even, at most, he will give some opinions on the script of the film, and he will not write it himself.

It is best to succeed.

If it doesn't work, it doesn't matter.

The investment in kung fu movies itself is not big, and Dawn Film and Television can afford to lose it, and he can afford it.

Mu Chen is not interested in the Guoshu movie world, but he has great interest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

That's definitely a money-stealing weapon.

Not only because every film is a box office success, but also because it can be made into comics, games, etc.

This is a world-class market, not just domestic.

Mu Chen already had a thought in his heart.

Even he is already thinking that making a Marvel Universe movie is good to add a few Chinese superheroes.

For example, replace magic-related characters such as Doctor Strange with cultivators full of Chinese characteristics.

In the station in New York, there is a Huaxia Sword Immortal, I don't know if it will be more exciting.

In addition, the role of Star-Lord can also be replaced by a Chinese actor, which should not affect the overall layout.

"Let's talk about this film first. Chen Fuhai was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses and said.

In a world of national art films, Chen Fuhai is far less eager than Mu Chen and Yuan Hong.

Mu Chen himself is a person who practices martial arts, while Yuan Hong has been an action actor, action director, and director who has been famous for many years, and they have different feelings for this kind of movie from other filmmakers.

"This is just one of my thoughts!" Mu Chen smiled and said, "I'll wait until the reaction to this film is released." It's too early to tell. ”

Yuan Hong also smiled.

How to cooperate Yuan Hong and Chen Fuhai talked.

And how to shoot this film, Yuan Hong will naturally ask Mu Chen's opinion. This is not just because Mu Chen is an excellent director, but mainly because he is the screenwriter of this film.

After Yuan Hong and Chen Fuhai left, Mu Chen fell into thought.

He felt like he had a good plan.

After "Wolf Warrior 2", should I plan to hit the international market and enter Hollywood?

If you want to make a Marvel movie, I am afraid that you must first gain a foothold in Hollywood.

It has nothing to do with whether or not you can get investment.

When Mu Chen rushes to the international market and enters Hollywood, Dawn Film and Television will follow. What film he wants to make, naturally there will be no shortage of funds.

"Wolf Warrior 2" is being prepared in an orderly manner, and after the auditions of relevant actors, it is gradually determined.

Qian Bida Muchen invited Yu Wenshun to audition.

This famous cross talk actor who graduated from the directing department of the film academy had his acting skills beyond Mu Chen's expectations.

He invited him to audition out of curiosity.

Because Yu Wenshun reminded Mu Chen of the actor of the original Qian Bida.

Both of them graduated from film school directing, and both have become big names in the cross talk industry.

Of course, the two are similar in this way.

Yu Wenshun still has a lot of experience in acting, which is why his acting skills are not bad.

The captain played He Zheng, an actor who had cooperated with Mu Chen's "Bright Sword".

Zhuo Yifan is played by the popular little fresh meat Zhang Tao.

"How much does he ask?" Mu Chen looked at Chen Fuhai with some surprise.

"Forty million!" Chen Fuhai said.

"Replacement!" Mu Chen didn't think about it, and then said.

"Don't talk about it anymore?" Chen Fuhai said.

"Talk about a fart!" Mu Chen said angrily, "Liu Guohua's salary is not so high! Although he is popular, popular, and has many fans, how strong can his box office appeal be?

In Mu Chen's opinion, this asking price was too insincere, and he even felt that he was wronged by the other party.

Mu Ze is not in full swing now, he is definitely more popular than those little fresh meats, and the box office appeal is not much stronger than them. But Mu Ze's salary is only 20 million now, and if the script is good, or the relationship is good, he will give a friendship price.

Like the film Feng Chaohui that Mu Ze is shooting now, the asking price is only 10 million.

What's more, Zhuo Yifan belongs to a supporting role, and there are relatively few scenes. For such a role, the salary is generally discounted.

Mu Chen is not short of funds now, even if the box office share of "Infernal Affairs" has not yet arrived.

The investment in "Wolf Warrior 2" is not small, but the budget is not capped.

However, Mu Chen prefers to spend his money elsewhere rather than on the actor's salary.

Of course, the most important thing is that Mu Chen feels that Zhang Tao is not worth the price.

Liu Guohua's salary for starring in "Infernal Affairs" is only 15 million.

Although it is a friendship price, if it is the full price, it is not 40 million.

There are a lot of popular little fresh meat, and there is one in Dawn Film and Television, and Li Yunyi's popularity even has to suppress Zhang Tao.

It's just that Li Yunyi's schedule is too full now, and he can't move the time, and there is no need to move.

Otherwise, how could it be his turn Zhang Tao.

"That's the way it is now. Chen Fuhai said with a smile, "There is a TV series looking for Li Yunyi, the price is 80 million, and the price is 90 million!"

Mu Chen opened his mouth and had nothing to say.

Ma Dan, Mu Chen couldn't help but let Dawn Film and Television cultivate a few more little fresh meat to make money.

Of course, Li Yunyi's starring in the company's drama will definitely not be able to offer such a high price.

Generally, the actors who appear in their own company dramas take the internal price of the friendship price.

Small fresh meat means flow.

Mu Chen is naturally clear.

No one regards Mu Chen as a little fresh meat, but his own traffic is far higher than those popular little fresh meat, so he doesn't pay attention to this.

Nowadays, traffic is attention.

However, whether they are worth the price or not, it is a matter of opinion.

Maybe Zhang Tao is worth 40 million in salary, but "Wolf Warrior 2" doesn't need to spend 40 million to invite him.

"Who are you going to invite to audition?" Chen Fuhai then asked.

Mu Chen wants to change people, so there is no need to talk about it.

"Wolf Warrior 2" has the box office appeal of Mu Chen and Mu Ze, and there is really no need to spend 40 million to invite Zhang Tao.

"No need. Mu Chen shook his head, then picked up the phone and dialed out.

"Hey, why does Director Mu have time to call me?"

A moment later, Cheng Jie's voice rang on the other side of the phone.

"In May, does Cheng Cheng have a schedule of two or three months?" Mu Chen asked directly.

Cheng Cheng is handsome, not much worse than those little fresh meat.

I have to admire his luck for this. He doesn't look like Cheng Jie, but like his mother.

Of course, Mu Chen looked for him for another reason, that is, Cheng Cheng is not only the second generation of stars, but also the second generation of rich. He is willing to endure hardships in filming, but his temperament, which he has cultivated since he was a child, has the characteristics of a "rich second generation".

is very in line with the role of Zhuo Yifan.

"Yes! If you don't, you have to have!" Cheng Jie said with a smile, "Is there a sequel to "Wolf Warrior"?"

"Yes, it's not the protagonist, but it's a role with a lot of scenes, and it's also more brilliant. Mu Chen said.

"Thank you very much, and we will have a meal together when we have time. Cheng Jie said with a smile.

Is Cheng Cheng missing filming?

Apparently there is no shortage!

However, Mu Chen's "Wolf Warrior 2" is undoubtedly also an opportunity for Cheng Cheng.

Why didn't Mu Chen call Cheng Cheng directly, but Cheng Jie?

is nothing more than to let Cheng Jie remember him a little favor.

The relationship between people in the entertainment industry is undoubtedly very important.

The main actors are gradually determined, but the preparation for "Wolf Warrior 2" is far from over.

As for Mu Chen's new film changing roles because the salary issue was not discussed, it has not been spread, but it is not a secret in the circle.

Regarding Zhang Tao's dismissal of 40 million yuan, there is also some controversy in the circle.

Some people think it's high, some people think it's low.

High or low, worth it or not, it varies from person to person.

Soon after the Golden Dragon Award, the Golden Phoenix Award arrived as scheduled.

Mu Chen is now turning to the big screen, but this year's Golden Phoenix Awards are still invited to attend.

He was nominated for Best Screenplay for "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", and it was natural that he was invited to participate.

What's more, last year's "Bright Sword" almost swept the Golden Phoenix Award and won the Best Director Award, and according to past habits, he will also be invited to be the guest of honor at this Golden Phoenix Awards.

The face of the Golden Phoenix Award has to be given, although Mu Chen is not mixed in the TV circle, Dawn Film and Television has not given up and will not give up the production of TV series.

The income of Dawn Film and Television is not small in terms of TV series.

Whether it is "Shooting the Condor" or "Fairy Sword", Dawn Film and Television has made a lot of money.

These two TV series have excellent ratings and word-of-mouth, and they are definitely one of the TV series that couldn't be avoided last year.

This year's Golden Phoenix Awards received many nominations.

Of course, the second season of "Love Apartment" was also a very popular TV series last year, but as always, not a single award nomination was won.

Although he didn't catch it, Marin still took the crew to the red carpet of the Golden Phoenix Awards.

For this reason, the crew of the third season of "Love Apartment" directly took a half-day off.

The filming cost of this TV series is not high, the crew is not large, and a half-day vacation will not cause much loss.

"What's the matter?

Mu Chen saw Marin looking at the people on the podium with envious eyes, and then said with a smile.

He didn't sit with the crew of "Shooting the Condor" or "Sword of Fairy", but with the people from "Love Apartment", right next to Marin.

"Which person who makes a TV series has no idea about the Golden Phoenix Award?" Ma Lin pouted and said, then suddenly looked at Mu Chen, and said, "I have an idea, do you have a way?"

"The company's screenwriting team recently completed the script of a spy war drama. Mu Chen smiled and said.

"Latent?" Ma Lin then said, "The play prepared for Mr. Li Hongbin seems to be the outline of the script you wrote, right?"

"Yes! I looked at it, and I was satisfied. Mu Chen said, "If you shoot this drama well, it is entirely possible to get what you want." ”

"Spy war dramas are not easy to film. Marin said, "Are you really going to let me shoot?"

"Then you have to come up with a plan to make this drama to persuade Lao Chen. Mu Chen smiled and said, "Xu Lin is busy filming "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and Gao Xin is preparing "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3", if you can't convince Lao Chen, then this drama is estimated to invite directors from other companies." ”

Marin nodded, clearly motivated.

The ratings of a drama like "Love Apartment" are excellent, but the chances of winning the award are too low.

Which filming doesn't want to win an award?

It's just that the ratings are high, and there are inevitably some fly in the ointment!

Although the third season of "Love Apartment" has not been launched for a long time, this drama is relatively simple to shoot, and the actors are also very familiar with the mastery of the role, so the filming speed is naturally much faster.

What's more, compared with before, Director Marin's level has increased a lot, and he is more comfortable shooting.

There is certainly no conflict in time.

Marin hasn't read the script of "Latent" yet, but the spy war drama is really not easy to film, which is a challenge for him.

But this is also an opportunity.

He also heard that this was an opportunity that Mu Chen gave him to fight. From Mu Chen's words, he could hear that Chen Fuhai didn't care about the film he directed.

Marin didn't want to miss out.

The competition for this year's Golden Phoenix Awards is still very fierce, perhaps every year.

However, judging from the nominations, Dawn Film and Television is undoubtedly the most eye-catching.

Dawn Film and Television has not been established for a long time, but it has developed rapidly, especially in TV series, even those first-line big film and television companies are a little difficult to compare.

Large quantity and high quality.

Since the establishment of Dawn Film and Television, which time has it not been seen at the Golden Phoenix Awards.

Even if Mu Chen no longer makes TV series.

"Shooting the Condor" and "Fairy Sword" are not few, but Mu Chen did not win the Best Screenplay Award for one in two chances.

In the eyes of many, this award is undoubtedly an "upset".

The award-winning TV series, Mu Chen has not watched it.

People like them don't watch much TV. However, Mu Chen never thought that this award belonged to him.

Mu Chen didn't win the award, but Dawn Film and Television became the biggest winner.

Miao Xun won the best actor with the role of Guo Jing and became the emperor.

Su Xiaowan won the Best Actress with the role of Huang Rong and became the queen of the audience.

A TV series won the Best Actor and Actress, which shows the excellence of this TV series. Even if this TV series did not win the Best Director, as well as the Best Film and Television Drama.

And Li Yunyi won the Most Popular Actor Award for his wonderful performance in "Fairy Sword".

Of course, winning this award is not unrelated to Li Yunyi's popularity.

The three of them are all signed artists of Dawn Film and Television.

The success of these two TV series is not only because of the amazing ratings and the Golden Phoenix Awards, but also because these two dramas have become popular with many actors.

Dawn Film and Television's income now comes not only from film and television, as well as variety shows, but also from signed artists.

When the signed artist becomes popular, the salary, appearance fee, announcement fee, endorsement fee, etc. will naturally rise.