Chapter 132: Casting Turmoil (Part II)
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"Liu Jin will shoot "The Legend of Wukong", and the popular singer Chu Feng will join" - Yiwang Entertainment Information
"The Legend of Wukong" will be put on the screen, and Chu Feng may play an important role" - Honglang News
"Jumping out of the barriers of the music world, Chu Feng stepped into the film and television circle" - Yanjing Morning News
"Aiming at the big screen, Chu Feng said that he disdains to be the 'Four Little Heavenly Kings' in the music world" - Somao.com
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In just two days, the news that "The Legend of Wukong" will be put on the screen and that Chu Feng will enter the film and television industry has become the focus of hot news in major media and portals.
A novel sold more than one million in the first week, and such an achievement, if it were those best-selling authors who had been famous for many years, it might not be much news worth hype.
But there are too many gimmicks in this "The Legend of Wukong", and some media analysts say that the reason why this novel has achieved such amazing sales, and even a month after it was put on the shelves, is still ranked in the top three of the [New Book Bestseller List of the Month] is none other than the following three reasons.
First, this achievement was set by a new writer, even if it did not break the highest record of new works in the Chinese book market, but the sales of more than one million were enough to make people jaw-dropping.
Secondly, the author of this book, the mysterious and low-key An Fusheng, was regarded as an idol by Emperor Yongle, and similarly, the third point was because of the recommendation of Li Jin, the prince of Hua.
Yongle Emperor Ji and Jin Ge'er are the most respected members of the royal family in China, and their little brothers' every move has attracted the attention of the media and thousands of netizens.
Therefore, the novel recommended by the two at the same time sold more than one million in the first week, which is very reasonable.
Of course, this is also inseparable from An Fusheng's gradually expanding influence and appeal because of the popularity of "Harry Potter". Moreover, this "The Legend of Wukong" also has a very high reputation among readers, and is especially loved and respected by young readers.
In this month's time, almost everywhere on the Internet, you can see netizens quoting classic quotations from novels.
Therefore, when the media revealed the news that the famous director Liu Jin was going to put this popular novel on the big screen. Undoubtedly, the topic of "The Legend of Wukong", which was already popular, rose to a fever again.
Although "The Legend of Wukong" is only a month after it was published and put on the shelves, it will be put on the screen, which inevitably seems too hasty, and even if it were not for the media to reveal that it was directed by Liu Jin, and the investor was a well-known Oriental Film and Television Company, I am afraid that many people would treat this news as a joke.
After the investor repeatedly confirmed that it had obtained the film copyright of the novel from the original author An Fusheng, and had begun to prepare for filming. The media sighed that Oriental Film and Television really seized the right time this time.
As of Enron's recording of "Young Rush Forward", the sales of "The Legend of Wukong" have exceeded 2.5 million in 30 days, and versions in different languages are about to land in Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea.
According to media estimates, even if the film "The Legend of Wukong" starts filming now, it will not be released until the October holiday next year at the earliest. And by that time, the "Legend of Wukong", which was a hot seller in Asia. has already laid a good audience base for the box office of the movie.
As the media commented, Oriental Film and Television Production Company's actions this time are really decisive and bold.
One of the consequences of the media hyping the news that "The Legend of Wukong" will be put on the screen is that the topic of "Four Little Heavenly Kings", which originally caused widespread controversy, has received much less attention than before.
Especially in Chu Feng will join the film shooting. and plays an important role, and even after the news of the protagonist was exposed by the media, the discussion about who should be in the first place in the music world has died down.
As a music critic lamented on a meager basis, there is such a big production. As a springboard for Chu Feng to enter the film and television industry, it is completely meaningless to argue about the "Four Little Heavenly Kings".
In this era when records have completely declined, according to ordinary standards, it takes at least nearly ten years for a singer to go from a fledgling to a five-star star, which can only be achieved with the help of one or two hot songs.
In the past ten years, the income of this five-star singer from paid downloads on the Internet, plus commercial performances, is only more than 10 million, and after deducting the share of the online platform and the company, and the payment of taxes, it will not even reach 10 million.
Of course, red singers like Chu Feng, An Ran and other "Four Little Heavenly Kings" can't be calculated by common sense, but then again, looking at the entire Chinese national music scene, how many singers like them are there? I'm afraid I can count it with both hands.
Moreover, even as a leader among the new generation of singers, it took Chu Feng eight years to reach the six-star level, and the manpower and material resources behind this are definitely a huge number.
Six-star singers are only one step away from the door of superstars, although this step is difficult to cross, and countless seniors in the music industry have died of old age within this step, but six-star singers are definitely a big name in the music world, and it is enough to stir up a storm in the music world.
But big names are also hierarchical, they are also big names, compared with the music industry and the film and television industry, there is a world of difference, a big-name actor with the same status as a six-star singer in the music world, the salary for starring in a movie is at least 8 million, and 10 million is also very common.
If you calculate it upwards, it is even more terrifying, six-star singers are generally in their thirties, and seven-star to eight-star singers, the youngest is already in their forties, and actors of the same age and status in their respective fields are in their acting years at this age.
And because of physical, breath and other reasons, singers of this age have no more years to sing.
Therefore, the contrast is obvious, the same artist, in the same entertainment industry, some people become popular because of a movie, fame and fortune are rolling in, and some people sing a popular song, but their income is pitiful.
If Chu Feng knocks on the door of the film and television industry with this big production, his development prospects are no longer limited by a small music scene.
Even if his performance is mediocre, Chu Feng will get a very good start, just wait for the opening of the drama road, with his current popularity, amphibious development, and the future is bright.
And such an opportunity, I don't know how many singers want to sing and you play. They are all waiting for it but can't get it.
Therefore, it is no wonder that when the news that Chu Feng may become the protagonist of "The Legend of Wukong" came out, people no longer talked about topics such as "Four Little Heavenly Kings".
The pool of water in the music world is too shallow after all, and there are many fish and shrimp making waves. If you can't break the water and become a dragon, you can't reach the level of a superstar, or even a king, you can only die on the beach in the end.
This truth, people in the circle are well aware of it, with fame and fortune as the criterion, looking cold, but extremely realistic.
And this also makes the other three people who are also listed as the "Four Little Kings" by the media during this time. has completely become the background, becoming the foil behind Chu Feng.
But that's not the end of the story.
Just when the media continued to hype "The Legend of Wukong" and Chu Feng and other related news, An Ran, who had been busy in the recording studio of Huaxia Brothers for two days, finally found time to take Liu Mo and Liu Zidong, two assistants, to Oriental Film and Television to participate in the audition.
Liu Zidong drove the car and traveled quickly along the intercity from the university town. It took a full hour to enter the area of Yanjing Cinema, which is located in the eastern part of the capital.
Yenching Cinemas. The full name is Yanjing International Cinema, which does not refer to a specific company or a certain shooting base, but the entire accommodating more than 20 large and small film and television production companies, more than a dozen movie theaters of different old and new types, and two film and television cities across the canal.
In addition, a well-known music company in China. and several tech buildings related to the film industry, which are also located here.
Counting the surrounding villa area and commercial streets, this entire area covers an area of 2,000 acres.
An Ran looked at the crowd rubbing shoulders outside the car window, and couldn't help but lose his mind, "Even if it's Hollywood in the previous life." It's not that big, is it? ”
"Hollywood? What Hollywood? Retracting his gaze from the window, Liu Mo looked suspicious.
An Ran chuckled and shook his head, with a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, there is no Hollywood in this world, there are many names in Yanjing Cinema, Yenching International Film and Television, Yenching Film and Television Center, Yenching Film Park, etc., no matter what it is called, in this life, there is no doubt that this is the holy place in the hearts of filmmakers in the world.
The car passed through three blocks, and soon came to the downstairs of the Oriental Film and Television Building, looking around at the movie posters, the dense crowd of people who came to visit and sightsee, and the artist nanny cars that can be seen everywhere on the street.
An Ran feels that only when he is here can he feel what is called the center of the entertainment industry, and in the past few months since his rebirth, no matter how much he tosses, he has only been wandering on the edge.
Taking a deep breath, An Ran raised his head slightly, squinted at the various companies lining the street, and muttered, "This kind of breath is really fascinating." ”
For no reason, An Ran's heart was full of energy, "In the future, I will build a building on the side of the canal as the headquarters of the Huaxia Brothers, well, there must be a garden, a square and a fountain... Well, there must be staff dormitories......"
"Liu Zidong! Do you have cold medicine? Liu Mo carried his bag and shouted.
As soon as Liu Zidong parked the car, he shook his head inexplicably, and saw Liu Mo stretch out his hand and point at An Ran, "This classmate has a fever and has been talking nonsense about this for a long time." ”
Enron: ......
Rolling his eyes, An Ran was too lazy to care about some people with low consciousness, and as the staff who came to greet him walked into the building, several people took the elevator to the seventeenth floor.
In the wide hall, there was a long queue, and in the room opposite the hall, people kept coming out with disappointed faces or happy faces.
An Ran was slightly surprised, Oriental Film and Television is moving so fast, this has already started casting, if it weren't for a lot of post-production special effects to do, I'm afraid that at this speed, this movie will be no problem after filming in seven or eight months.
Bypassing the team, the three followed the staff into the temporary preparatory office, and a female person in charge of about forty years old, still charming, and well-dressed greeted them.
"Hello, it's An Ran, I'm Zheng Lan, the assistant director of "The Legend of Wukong".
"Hello Director Zheng, please take care of me." An Ran's face remained unchanged, but his eyes flickered slightly.
Film giants like Oriental Film and Television shoot a movie, mostly for the producer, director, producer and assistant director structure, generally casting does only need the assistant director to come forward, but two days ago, Sun Mingliang received a call, hoping that An Ran could audition for the four leading actors.
The selection of the leading actor is directly related to the box office of a movie, and it is understandable that the producer is not present, because most of the producers are also senior executives of the investor side, and even the boss, and Liu Jin, as the director, is not present, which means that I can't help but think deeply.
To put it bluntly, the assistant director is just a senior handyman, and even an actor with a little bit of a role, an assistant director may not be decided.
"Xiao An is really young enough, I heard that you are only seventeen years old this year, tsk, absolutely promising, I like to listen to your songs very much."
Looking at Zheng Lan's familiar look, An Ran's smile remained unchanged, and his eyes narrowed slightly, "Director Zheng has won the award, I don't know if I'm ...... today"
Zheng Lan smiled and looked at An Ran for a moment, and nodded, "I have communicated with Director Liu before about your image, and he hopes that you can try the role of Sun Wukong today, hmm...... You still have to put on your makeup, come with me. ”
An Ran followed behind Zheng Lan, with a hint of playfulness on the corner of his mouth, and he didn't even owe a word of explanation to the director who was not there.
Moreover, this Director Zheng really treats him as a chick who doesn't know anything.
…… (To be continued......)
ps: I recommend another author's new book, Zu Shu's "The King of Directors".
Introduction――
Wang Shang, who used to be a director, was reborn in Huaxia, another parallel time and space on the earth, where the entertainment industry is more developed.
What the? There is no "The Shawshank Redemption" here? Clap! Let the people of the world feel freedom and hope!
What the? Don't have Resident Evil here? Clap! Let the people of the whole world know what the end times are!!
What the? There is no Avatar here? Clap! Let the people of the world know what the planet Pandora is!!
What the? No Transformers here? Clap! Let people all over the world enjoy the endless Transformers frenzy!!
3D and IMAX technology will be carried forward here by Wang Shang and shock the world!!
Wang Shang is here, and he will set off an endless film and television frenzy in this time and space!!
See how Wang Shang gradually ruled China in film and television with the knowledge of time and space of the earth, and finally became the king of Hollywood directors in the world!!