The time came to the end of December, and before you knew it, 2014 would pass again.

Major film and television companies are getting busier, while summarizing the New Year, while paying attention to the Spring Festival files in 2015 in advance.

Among the many companies, there are two more public dark clouds, and there is no New Year's Eve celebration.

Ali Pictures, in particular, is gloomy.

Early this morning, when the employees came to work, they found that the atmosphere was not right, and the company's executives stretched their old faces one by one, as if someone owed them millions.

Alibaba Pictures Headquarters, Conference Room 2.

Fan Luyuan, Zhang Wall, Zhang Wei, Deng Kangming, Yang Weidong and other executives of Alibaba Pictures gathered together, all with a stinky face.

On the main seat, Chairman Fan Luyuan frowned tightly, and smoked a cigarette from Zhang Wall.

At this time, Fan Luyuan finally experienced the depth of the film market.

Just one movie has choked Alibaba Pictures, and the stock price has fallen as quickly as a landslide.

Sketch horses!

Fan Luyuan took a puff of cigarette and scolded Jiang Wen, China Film, Emperor, Wanda Film and Television, and Dongyang in one step in his heart, and he couldn't wait to kill them.

When he first took office two years ago, he waved his hand and let Zhang Wall and Zhang Wei throw off their arms in high spirits.

Don't care about money, just grab potential movies from the market at a high price, it is best to grab the investment share, and if you can't grab it, aim for the distribution rights of the film.

At that time, Fan Luyuan arrogantly stated to the outside world that Ali Pictures had money, and all of his peers were ready to be impacted by him.

In the past two years, Alibaba Pictures has been successfully listed, and its market value has soared to a height of 30 billion in one fell swoop.

The advantage of money was also perfectly brought into play by the executives present, which scared many insiders to call out wolves.

Last year, Ali Pictures tried its hand and bought the distribution rights of "Dear" and "One Step Away" from Guangxian, China Film, and Emperor.

"Dear", a low-cost reality film, has a box office of nearly 500 million.

Ali Pictures released this film, which made a name for itself in the industry for the first time and completely gained a firm foothold.

"One Step Away", the most important project after the establishment of Alibaba Pictures, won the guaranteed release at a sky-high price of 1 billion.

After deducting the film fund and taxes, after deducting 10% of the film's distribution fee, Alibaba Pictures paid 300 million yuan in cash in advance to the six producers of "One Step Away".

Judging from the collapse trend of "One Step Away", the total box office is at most 500 million, and Alibaba Pictures can share 45% of the net box office revenue in the film distribution, which can almost recover 206 million, which is just enough to make up for the publicity and distribution costs of the film.

In other words, Ali Pictures lost 300 million yuan on "One Step Away" alone.

300 million!

That's a waste!

In the past few days, a new term has emerged in the film industry.

Pick-up man!

joked that Ali Pictures was the boss of the wrongs, with high hands and low eyes, and took over a big bad movie.

Call..

Fan Luyuan took a long breath of smoke rings, his expression was gloomy, and he was extremely unhappy, and he always felt that his head was green.

He snuffed out his cigarette, rubbed his stiff cheeks with both hands, looked at his subordinates, and sighed, "The matter has come to this, the money has been spent, and no matter how angry we are, it will not help." ”

"Don't be too discouraged, Ali Pictures is not so easy for others to see jokes, a failure is nothing, there will always be a time when I raise my eyebrows."

As he spoke, the expressions of everyone in the conference room relaxed slightly, and they raised their heads one by one and straightened their waists.

"That's right."

Seeing this, Fan Luyuan was also shocked, stood up and looked at everyone and said loudly: "Everyone, "One Step Away" turns the page, failure is the mother of success, from now on, all departments will follow up with several films controlled by the group, be sure to work hard in production, cooperate with the director and crew to control the quality of the film, and do a good job in publicity!" ”

"Understood!"

"Understood!"

In the conference room, a response voice sounded that had been beaten and forcibly activated.

Ali Pictures is licking its wounds, and LeTV Pictures is not having a good time.

Because of the street hit of "Taiping Wheel", Zhang Zhao, the person in charge of the distribution of the film, was scolded by Jia Yuting.

Helpless, Zhang Zhao could only do something, and once again found Wu Baige, Pony Galloping Li Li, Huayi Wang Zhongjun, and China Film Chen Yu.

Discuss the release time of the next part of "Taiping Wheel" and the focus of the film's promotion.

In a five-star hotel.

The five of them didn't bring a secretary, found a luxurious lounge, and called out a few special refreshments of the hotel.

As soon as he sat down, Zhang Zhao opened his mouth in a hurry and said in a deep voice: "The first part of "Taiping Wheel" only got 170 million box office, and the second part must do something, and we can't let the movie continue to rout." ”

After speaking, he swept his face like a calm Wu Baige, and a trace of sarcasm flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Damn it

It was after listening to your Wu Baige's name as an international director that LeTV spent 800 million yuan to win "Taiping Wheel".

As a result, the movie was rotten and made a small partner with "One Step Away", and LeTV, like Ali Pictures, was ridiculed by the circle as the two major receivers in this year's film market.

it!

Zhang Zhao forcibly suppressed the urge to spray and continued: "The selling point of 'disaster love blockbuster' can't be used, and the audience won't buy it, we have to think of other ways." ”

As soon as these words came out, Chen Yu, Wang Zhongjun, and Li Li nodded one after another, and they also thought that disaster love could not be used as the focus of propaganda.

has the word-of-mouth drag of the first part, and with this publicity method, the audience will only be more disgusted with the second part.

However, Chen Yu and the three of them were not in a hurry, the copyright and guarantee of the film had been sold, and the three of them had already recovered the cost.

Come over today, they didn't expect much, there is a way to turn the tide is the best, and if not, they just come out to drink tea.

By the way, I scolded Wu Baige and vented my dissatisfaction.

Among the three, Chen Yu and Wang Zhongjun had strange eyes, and swept Wu Baige's pretended calm expression from time to time.

Old guy, it's all burning your ass, you can still pretend to be a loss!

Wu Baige was wearing a black windbreaker and dressed as a gentleman, and his originally relaxed expression was swept away by the funny eyes of the two, and he suddenly became embarrassed.

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He scolded secretly, his heart was agitated, and he couldn't help but fire: "Although it is a fact that the movie is not a blockbuster, in addition to spraying the plot, most of the comments on the Internet are accusing the actors of not being effective."

I've been paying attention to the public's comments on the movie, the actor's performance is too slow, if Deng Chao and Liu Ye were found to play, the situation will definitely change! ”

Shake the pot!

Typical pot throwing!

Wu Baige said more than that, emphasizing that although movies are not good, actors also have a lot of responsibility.

can't make a movie hit the street, it's all to blame for him as a director!

Sanqingshan Hengyu Film and Television Base.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, Fang Ziheng stopped filming early, and in the cheers of the big guys, he finished work two hours early.

"Everyone have a good rest, from tomorrow, the difficulty of the scene will be escalated again, I hope everyone is ready."

"Oye, it's finally time to shoot the first famous scene!"

Liu Haoran has a youthful nature, and he has already learned about the follow-up scenes through the filming plan, and he is looking forward to coming soon.

The filming of "Immortality" is gradually on the right track, and after the filming of the small battle scenes, everyone's tacit understanding has also been cultivated.

Tomorrow, the crew will shoot the first famous scene in the movie, and the Dagan Taoist Academy will start the triennial disciple training.

The address of the experience, the periphery of the Heavenly Demon Mountain!

According to the background description of the movie, every experience can be called a top showdown among the younger generation, no less than the once-in-a-decade battle of the Great Dry Heaven.

The Heavenly Demon Mountain is full of monsters and beasts, full of dangers, there are big demons in the depths of the mountain range, and it is said that there are super masters of the Heavenly Demon bloodline, which can be compared to the powerful cave of the demon clan of the Great Qianshen Lord.

This scene requires the mobilization of a lot of manpower and material resources.

There are more than 300 people in the group performance of the forbidden army of the Great Qianshen Dynasty alone, and nearly 500 people are filming in a studio at the same time, including the crew and actors.

3D real shooting, the difficulty coefficient soars rapidly!

"Director, let's go first!"

"Director, you should also have a good rest!"

The actors changed their roles and walked out of the set in twos and threes, and Luo Jin deliberately laughed weirdly.

Liu Qianqian didn't have a scene today, she wore her big red jacket to play on the set, and sat next to the monitor for half the afternoon.

A sense of déjà vu for a beautiful lady waiting for her husband!

Fang Ziheng glanced at Luo Jin, stretched his waist, and looked at the young lady on the side.

"Is it cold or not?"

"It's fine."

The young lady's beautiful face smiled slightly, patted the warm baby in her arms and shook her head and said.

"Let's go, Guo Fan, he can't wait!"

Fang Ziheng took off the headphones, turned off the monitor, stood up and did two chest expansion exercises.

The two walked out of the set side by side.

Walking out of the filming area, a retro brick road extends in all directions, connecting the huge area of the film and television base.

Outside, rumbling sounds can be heard from time to time.

Wanda Group's contractor is building the third phase of the project, and the workers on the crane can be faintly seen.

Seeing that there was no one on the road, Liu Qianqian took her hands out of her pockets and pulled Ziheng's arm.

"Why did Director Guo Fan come to you?"

"It's not a big deal, the concept of his new film is out."

Fang Ziheng's heart moved, slowed down, took out a pair of gloves from his coat pocket, and turned around to help the young lady bring them.

Then, he picked up the pretty face of the young lady, pecked it lightly, and said with a smile: "Let's go, while it's still early, let's go shopping." ”

"Okay, what about Director Guo?"

The young lady was happy, agreed casually, and then showed a worried look.

Fang Ziheng's face was solemn, and he said righteously: "Let him wait, nothing is as important as accompanying Qianqian." ”

"Hee-hee.."

The young lady was happy, very satisfied with the gentleness of the lover, and didn't care so much, pulling him to another path.

It wasn't until six o'clock in the evening that it was completely dark.

The two walked around the film and television city before returning to the crew cafeteria leisurely.

In the cafeteria, the employees of the crew and the actors who came out for dinner after taking a shower were lively and lively with more than 100 people.

This is the second batch, and there are already a group of people who have eaten and returned to the room.

"Director, here, here!"

In the corner of the cafeteria, Guo Fan, Deng Chao, Wu Ershan, and Sang Lin were about to eat, when they saw the two of them waving their hands violently.

"Here we go."

Fang Ziheng replied and walked towards the four of them with Liu Qianqian.

On the seat of the round table, Guo Fan wanted to speak and stopped, looked at Fang Ziheng, looked at the young lady again, and finally threw out a resentful look.

That means, let's say it clearly: Director, I've been waiting for you all afternoon, and the flowers are about to wither!

"Okay, if you're not convinced, you can find a girlfriend!"

Fang Ziheng rolled his eyes, too lazy to take care of the goods, helped the young lady take the stool, and sat down with her.

Guo Fan was just joking, not really angry, and when he heard Fang Ziheng that he didn't have a girlfriend, he immediately laughed.

"Hey, I'm looking for a girlfriend, it's a matter of minutes."

"Blow, you blow to death, I originally wanted to ask Sissi to help you introduce you, but in this case, I don't bother to care."

"Don't, director, it's better to let Sister Qian help introduce you." Guo Fan stiffened his neck and said urgently.

He was in a hurry, this time he was really anxious, he didn't expect Fang Ziheng to be waiting for him here.

"Puff.. Haha"

Where could everyone still hold back, and they laughed heartily.

Good for a while.

Everyone stabilized their emotions and chatted while eating.

Seven.

Fang Ziheng saw that it was still early, and proposed to find a room to sit together, drink tea and continue to chat.

As soon as the words fell, Guo Fan and Deng Chao raised their hands in agreement.

Liu Qianqian pulled her lover and smiled apologetically: "Go ahead, I'll go back to my room and read the script." ”

"Okay, I'll come to you later."

Fang Ziheng nodded and asked the young lady to go first.

Subsequently, the five big men also walked out of the cafeteria, came to the station where the crew stayed, and opened a lounge on the top floor.

There are staff who bring craze, fruits, dried fruits, snacks.

The door was closed again, Fang Ziheng turned up the temperature of the air conditioner, took off his coat and sat on the sofa, looked at Guo Fan and said, "What about the concept map, take it out for everyone to see!" ”

"I've always had this with me."

When it was finally time to talk about business, Guo Fan's eyes lit up, patted his backpack and said excitedly.

"Brother Chao, Sang Zhi, Wu Dao, you have also seen it, help me refer to it."

Immediately, while he greeted Deng Chao, Sang Lin, and Wu Ershan, he took out a thick stack of A4 manuscript paper from his bag.

"Here, this is the concept map I made, you can take a look."

A pile of manuscript paper, Fang Ziheng shared a copy among the four of them, and browsed carefully with strong curiosity.

On A4 paper, a variety of high-tech products are presented.

Simultaneous interpretation.

Mechanical exoskeletons.

Electrical protective clothing.

Centrifugal gravity.

Suspended excavators.

Heavy off-road carriers.

Missile launchers, cockpits, planetary engines and much more.

Each concept map is full of a sense of science and technology and industrial aesthetics, and the more you look at Deng Chao, Sang Lin, and Wu Ershan, the more surprised they are.

"Awesome.. This is a real sci-fi movie! ”

In the history of Chinese films, there have been no serious science fiction movies for a hundred years, and "Cyborg" and "Wesley" are not real science fiction blockbusters.

Only Fang Ziheng's "Edge of Tomorrow" filmed in 2010 can be called a sci-fi masterpiece.

Now, there is another "The Wandering Earth"!

Science fiction!

What young person doesn't like, who didn't have a dream of flying out of the earth and stepping into the stars when he was a child.

Fang Ziheng flipped through the concept map and nodded affirmatively: "Not bad, it's good, just follow this heavy industry aesthetic style that combines China and Suzhou, and let the Hengyu Literary Editorial Department also join in, and refine and improve the details of these concept maps a few times." ”

"I will, Director."

After receiving the affirmation, Guo Fan was overjoyed and grinned.

For Fang Ziheng, Guo Fan admired and thanked him in his heart, and like Wen Muye and Hao Yi, he regarded him as his guiding light.

When the "The Wandering Earth" project was opened, although Guo Fan was thinking about it, he didn't have the slightest confidence, knowing that he couldn't compete with Wu Jing, Lao Mouzi, Hao Yi, and Wen Muye.

But he didn't expect that Fang Ziheng would ask him to direct this sci-fi blockbuster.

This kind of support gave Guo Fan a sense of surprise that fell from the sky, and secretly vowed to shoot "The Wandering Earth" well and never let Fang Ziheng down.

A dinner tea, five people drank late.

It wasn't until Liu Qianqian sent a WeChat message that Fang Ziheng couldn't finish chatting and went back to sleep with the beauty.

(End of chapter)