Chapter 26: Pei Jue, a boy in prison
In the small dilapidated building on the second floor of Xingyao Media, He Ling frowned, "Xiaoying, you really don't answer the call from Shonan TV?" Many people outside are now contacting our company and saying that they want to cooperate. ”
Tang Ying said coldly: "Tell them that there is no comment!" ”
Are you kidding! The TV series will definitely not be filmed in the short term.
There is an "inertia effect" in this circle.
It's that once you make a film with good feedback, then soon everyone will come to learn to sneak attack!
Of course, the best way to do this is to find yourself and remake it.
Which of those TV stations is not a strong party? I used to buy dramas, but if I invested money directly...... Then what's the matter with her Tang Ying?
Besides, they will definitely prepare a crew for Zhang Cheng, and it is a better crew than this time!
According to Sister Ling's theory of "the more vegetables the stronger", wouldn't Zhang Cheng have to go from one success to another?
Then she herself is going from one failure to another.
Besides, even if this is a miracle that cannot be reproduced, according to the unspoken rules of the industry, they will give Zhang Cheng at least three chances for the same theme.
What if the "The more vegetables get stronger" buff is triggered again?
In other words, Zhang Cheng will not lose money at least three times!
The loss of the TV station is a matter of the TV station, and it has nothing to do with Tang Ying.
So refuse to refuse! All refuse!
She wants to create a world where Zhang Cheng will no longer shoot urban emotional ethics dramas!
Although she felt that it was inappropriate, He Ling now had a kind of blind trust in Tang Ying's judgment, so she asked again: "What about the second round?" Now the seven TV stations are going to buy our second-round broadcast rights, and they add up to a total of 30 million yuan, to sell or not to sell? ”
"Sell! This one is definitely going to sell! Tang Ying made a decisive decision, "There are many dreams at night, Sister Ling, don't bargain, just sell them for 30 million!" ”
The more you sell, the more you lose!
That's a movie!
There were originally 50 million, and 30 million plus 80 million was 80 million!
If you want to return to the cost of a movie with an investment of 80 million, you have to have a box office of at least 250 million!
As long as it is less than 250 million, she will have to earn!
Sometimes you can't eat a fat person in one go, and a long stream of water is the king.
"Okay, then I'll contact them in a moment." He Ling nodded and planned to leave.
"Sister Ling, you can help me call Zhang Cheng." Tang Ying commanded.
She had to talk to Zhang Cheng about the movie, and this time she had to put up enough obstacles for him.
"Okay."
He Ling pushed the door out, and soon she led Zhang Cheng in, "Xiao Tang, are you looking for me?" ”
"Sit."
Waiting for Zhang Cheng to sit down, Tang Ying asked him, "Brother Cheng, has your cousin replied?" ”
"Replied, they have agreed to shoot." This is the news that Zhang Cheng received from Leng Feng last night.
Tang Ying hurriedly asked, "Brother Cheng, your script has already been written, right?" Can you show me? ”
"I'm going to give you a purpose." Zhang Cheng smiled, and then took out the two scripts that had been prepared a long time ago and handed them to Tang Ying and He Ling respectively.
The two of them hurriedly flipped over.
The plot tells the story of a "soldier ruffian" named Leng Feng who disobeyed a military order and killed an enemy in an operation to be expelled, and then was absorbed by the Wolf Warrior Brigade.
The captain of the Wolf Warrior Brigade is a beautiful woman, and the two have a lot of ambiguities.
Then it's time to deal with drug lords and mercenaries who cross the border without permission.
On the whole, there are no surprises in the plot, and even a little lackluster, Tang Ying feels that this is stable!
If Zhang Chengzhen comes up with any particularly touching films, then she may have to deny this script.
Just now...... I have to think about how to convince Sister Ling.
He Ling really frowned and questioned, "I don't think this script is appropriate." ”
Zhang Cheng picked up the cup and took a sip of the tea soaked in wolfberries, "Oh? I would like to hear about it. ”
He frowned slightly.
The tea with wolfberries has a sweet taste, and he is quite uncomfortable.
Forget it, don't put goji berries next time.
As for the script...... He wasn't worried at all.
That's "Wolf Warrior"!
These two words alone can make many people PTSD, but the effect is not enough?
"It's too dramatic, and individualism doesn't fit our mainstream aesthetic." He Ling pushed her glasses and analyzed it according to professionalism, "Our past military films in China are about group dramas, the theme must be grand enough, and the protagonist must be 'positive' enough." Director Zhang: Your protagonist's character setting is a bit ...... It's a ruffian.
"And why should the special brigade have a beautiful captain? And the protagonist's role is too heavy and too unreal. I'm afraid it's hard to get good feedback for this kind of film with no connotation.
"Movies are different from TV series, there are not so many opportunities for trial and error."
Zhang Cheng smiled and didn't say anything, he just turned his head to look at Tang Ying, "Little Mr. Tang, what do you think?" ”
I think Sister Ling is right!
Originally, she was still a little unconfident, but after Sister Ling's analysis, she felt that there was nothing wrong with her at all!
This film is set!
So what is there to hesitate about?
"I think Brother Cheng's script is good."
Seeing that He Ling was still frowning tightly, Tang Ying began her flickering, "Sister Ling, you should know about minimalism, right?" ”
He Ling nodded, "You know, what does it matter?" ”
"Brother Cheng's script seems to have a simple and direct plot, but in fact it is a victory of minimalism!" Tang Ying said eloquently, "The highlights are clear, the goal is clear, and this script has a clear market positioning for the film itself, this is a commercial film through and through!" Right, Brother Cheng? ”
Zhang Cheng nodded, "If you don't make a commercial film, it's better to go home and plant sweet potatoes." ”
Here's how he sees it.
Maybe it has something to do with his profession in his previous life, which leads to his personality being a bit pragmatist.
If you do something, you must have substantial benefits.
Literary films?
Can't understand the blame audience?
Since you want to be self-congratulatory and self-moving, why do you want to go to the theater?
Since you don't care about the box office so much, why do you want to pit investors' money?
Movies are made to make money, first of all, they must be entertaining, and then they are others.
What is the meaning of education and understanding the director's thoughts...... Those are the things of the audience, and they don't need the director's "preaching".
Zhang Cheng never thinks that there are any "literary films" in this world, that is just the reason for the loser to save his dignity and explain to himself.
He feels that movies only have the difference of "genre films".
For example, science fiction films, fantasy films, action movies, thrillers, song and dance films, romance films, horror films, adventure films, and so on.
The audience votes with money, what do you want to do if you don't please the audience?
Movies with real artistic value are often both artistic and commercial.
"That's it!"
Tang Ying snapped his fingers, "This script is no problem!" ”
He Ling was still a little hesitant, but the success of "The Temptation of Going Home" made her dare not easily doubt Tang Ying's decision.
In case of...... Is Shadow right?
"Now that you've all decided, I'm not going to say anything more." He Ling sighed and pushed her glasses, "What about the starring role?" This movie is almost equivalent to a one-man show for the male lead, who are you going to find to play it? ”
"Pei Jue!" Tang Ying blurted out.
Zhang Cheng raised his eyebrows slightly, "Pei Jue? It's not appropriate. ”
That kid plays a rotten and stinky rich second generation, but he plays a tough guy......
How outrageous you think.
He Ling also felt that it was inappropriate, "Xiaoying...... Mr. Tang, why don't you change your choice? ”
Seeing Zhang Cheng's expression of resistance, Tang Ying was ecstatic in his heart, "I understand and don't understand, now Pei Jue is in the limelight, we must catch his popularity!" ”
"But he's a TV drama actor......"
"What's wrong with the TV drama actors!" Tang Ying continued to flicker, "How good his micro-expressions are in "The Temptation to Go Home"! It's sure to stand the test of the big screen! ”
She patted Zhang Cheng on the shoulder, "Besides, Brother Cheng, you have a good cooperation with him, and he trusts you very much, in terms of tacit understanding, it must be better than looking for an actor again!" And the schedule of big-name actors is not necessarily open, although you are very powerful (very vegetable), but after all, your resume is still a little less, and you may not be able to hold down others, what if you meet a drama bully?
"Brother Cheng, I don't have to worry about you doing things! I'm optimistic about you~"
Zhang Cheng helplessly supported his forehead, "Mr. Tang, you can always give me some new tricks......"
"It's trust, trust!" She patted Zhang Cheng vigorously on the shoulder, "Even if you don't believe in yourself, you have to believe in me who trusts you!" ”
And in terms of the crew, she also has to set up obstacles for Zhang Cheng!
She doesn't believe that a layman film director plus a shit actor who has never acted in a movie and just acted in his true colors in the last TV series, plus a script that does not meet the domestic market, plus a completely unprofessional crew, can still be done!
If this movie can be made, she will have the surname Zhang Cheng!
"Okay, I'll see if I can contact him, his phone has been turned off before."
Zhang Cheng reluctantly took out his mobile phone and opened it, but the news pushed made him stunned for a moment.
"Doxxing Pei Jue's old father! The history of a beast's blood and tears! ”
"Huh?" Zhang Cheng was slightly stunned, then raised his head and said, "I'm afraid Pei Jue is out of play." ”
As he spoke, he showed the news to Tang Ying.
Tang Ying's face turned ecstatic after reading it, "That must be him!" ”
"Huh?"
"Isn't this a little hotter?"
"Huh?"
PS: I hope it makes everyone laugh......