When the time came to September, another comedy film "People in Embarrassment" invested by Li Shengyao was released.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, although this movie had an excellent reputation, it only got 30 million box office.

At this time, Xu Guangtou has not yet gained a firm foothold in the film industry, and the film promotion and film scheduling are not very good, so the results are naturally not outstanding.

And now that Fenghua is escorted, the publicity schedule has kept up, and the box office of "People in Embarrassment" is rising, and there is absolutely no problem in breaking 100 million in the end.

In addition to "People in Embarrassment", in the mainland entertainment industry in September, the biggest news is that several blockbusters are fighting together, and each has its own strange tricks for publicity.

In the next Weiqing file, the main blockbusters are four "Di Renjie's Tongtian Empire", "The Great Cause of the Key Party", "Sword Rain", and "Jingwu Hero: Chen Zhen".

"The Great Cause of the Key Party" doesn't need to be said, there are a large number of stars in it, and fans spontaneously promote it without being reminded by the producer.

and "Di Renjie's Heavenly Empire", "Sword Rain", and "Jingwu Hero: Chen Zhen" focused their publicity on the Venice Film Festival.

"Rain of Swords" and "Jingwu Hero: Chen Zhen" are among the opening films of this film festival, and I don't know if it is a theater with 300 people or a theater with 100 people.

Anyway, the two films are promoted as popular in Venice and become the most popular movie at the opening ceremony, one says that Donnie Yen is a kung fu superstar, allowing Europeans to appreciate Chinese kung fu, and the other says that "Sword Rain" is the most sentimental martial arts movie, allowing European and American audiences to return to the peak of Hong Kong film.

And "Di Renjie's Tongtian Empire" is not the opening ceremony movie, but Xu Laowei still has strength, and this movie was shortlisted for the best film.

Of course, if such a costume film wants to win an award, it is a fool's dream.

In addition to these three films that are extremely commercial in nature and are completely for publicity, among the Chinese films, there is also a real participating film, "Sandwich Ditch" directed by Wang Bing.

This movie is Wang Bing's first feature film, and its personal characteristics are obvious, some of which are like Jia Kechang's first films, which have characteristics, but the lens images are a little stiff, and the editing is not very natural.

However, such a movie is full of sincerity and has a strong private style, which has won the recognition of many judges.

The film was also shortlisted for Best Film, and was officially called a "surprise film" by the Venice Film Festival.

There is news that the film is very likely to win awards.

It's a pity that "Sandwich the Ditch" was a shortcoming of luck in the end and did not win the award.

This year's Venice jury was Quentin. The jury headed by Tarantino and Quentin gave the best film to Sophia. Coppola's "Somewhere".

Sofia. Coppola is the director of "The Godfather" Francis. Coppola's daughter, she can't act, but it's still very good to be a director.

However, "Somewhere" is not particularly outstanding overall, and is at best an excellent film, even slightly inferior to Coppola's own "Lost in the East", and many critics, as well as audiences, think that this film is not enough to win the best film.

And Coppola is Quentin's rumored girlfriend, so naturally he is inevitably criticized by others.

When the award presenters shouted Coppola's name, there were many people in the audience who booed.

The big three in Europe are indeed powerful, but to say that they don't have any deals, it's just a pure film festival, is self-deception.

Quentin applauded people in Venice, which was not very popular in China.

In China, it is mainly the four films in the Guiqing file that are vigorously promoted, and the competition between them is very fierce, in addition, "1937" has gained a lot of hot spots.

The first is that Chinese films have returned home in Venice, and the second is that many powerful people have been sent to the "1937" crew to rehearse, and they continue to praise the movie.

"1937" has not yet been officially filmed, but it has won a high reputation.

Many fans are looking forward to "1937" being able to raise their eyebrows in Cannes next year, so many people love to watch the news of the "1937" crew.

In August, there were a lot fewer paparazzi outside the "1937" crew, and by September, these paparazzi were basically back.

Lee was welcoming to the paparazzi, and he wished that more people would promote "1937".

Anyway, there hasn't been any behind-the-scenes transactions recently, and Director Li is not afraid that someone will follow him.

……

One evening in mid-September, when the crew of "1937" got off work and Lee Shengyao was about to return to the hotel, he received a phone call and asked the assistant directors to leave in a bus, while he himself got into a car.

Soon after, Mr. Lee arrived at the Shangri-La Hotel in Ningbo, and when he got off the bus, he was wearing a cap and a mask.

At the door of the Shangri-La Hotel, a man with half white hair and glasses was waiting there, he saw Li Shengyao and immediately greeted him, "Director Li, welcome, welcome." ”

This man's name is Wang Weizhong, a godfather-level figure in the entertainment industry, and has produced many popular TV series and variety shows.

At the same time, he also has a lot of contacts in the mainland, and has a good relationship with Huayi, Xiangnan Satellite TV, and Zhejiang Satellite TV.

"Mr. Wang is polite."

Wang Weizhong walked in front, led Li Shengyao into the hotel, and then came to the box.

"Director Li, please come in."

The door of the box opened, and a pleasant smell of spring wafted from inside.

A tall woman in a cheongsam stood with a smile on her face.

She is like a stewardess with her hands on her waist, looking very regular.

The woman has a goose egg face, apricot eyes, her eyes are squinted when she laughs, the bridge of her nose is straight, her lips are ruddy, and she is slightly outward.

When she doesn't speak, she has a cold temperament.

When she spoke, she was naïve, giving people the feeling of a stupid beauty.

There is a saying that describes a beautiful woman as simple and silly, and it is she who is talking about her.

This woman's name is Tianxin, she is Chinese New Year's Eve five years old today, she has never given birth to a child, and she is officially mature.

A large round table was set up behind Tianxin, on which a table of good dishes was already placed.

The wind blew in from the window, carrying the fragrance of vegetables and the smell of perfume on Tianxin's body.

"Director Li, I'm Tianxin, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Tianxin was the first to speak, and it sounded good.

Li Shengyao watched some Tianxin TV series when he was a child in his previous life, and it was really difficult for him to resist this beauty.

He met Chai Zhiping before, except for Lin Zhiling's time, Chai Zhiping introduced his young sister.

This time, Wang Weizhong came with Tianxin.

Lao Wang understands men's preferences very well.

Most people like young girls, but Tianxin is an exception.

Li Shengyao answered, and then sat down.

Tianxin did not sit next to Li Shengyao, but sat opposite Li Shengyao.

Wang Weizhong then sat down, he poured tea for Li Shengyao, and then raised the teacup, "Director Li, if you don't drink, let's replace the wine with tea and have a toast." ”

"I wish you more and more success and become a world-class top director."

After a cup of tea, the three of them continued to chat and eat at the same time.

The main thing is that Wang Weizhong said that Tianxin praised Li Shengyao.

Wang Weizhong was born in a military village, and his Mandarin is very standard, almost indistinguishable from mainlanders, and much better than people from Liangguang.

Although Tianxin has a crooked cavity, it is beautiful and cute, and it is not annoying.

Li Shengyao listened very comfortably.

Of course, he didn't lose his mind.

Recently, the outside world has praised "1937" a lot, and he has also been praised constantly, and there are a lot of praises.

He often told himself to be cautious and humble.

After eating, Wang Weizhong pulled Li Shengyao to sit down on the sofa next to him.

This time, Li Shengyao and Wang Weizhong sat opposite each other, and Tianxin sat next to him.

Tianxin is dressed in a cheongsam, which fits the figure perfectly, and there is nothing inappropriate.

Li Shengyao couldn't help but glance at it secretly.

In terms of figure, among his several women, only Li Xiaoran can compare to Tianxin.

However, Li Xiaoran is colder, and she doesn't have the simple charm of Tianxin, so she can only say that she has its own merits.

"Director Li, we came to you this time because we wanted to discuss something with you."

"You say."

"Late November this year is the day of the Golden Horse Awards, and we would like to invite you to be the jury of the Golden Horse Film Festival."

Li Shengyao was slightly stunned when he heard this, "Please me?" ”

For example, the Hollywood Oscars and the Hong Kong Island Golden Elephant Awards are voted by senior journalists in the industry to judge who is the best.

The Golden Rooster in the Mainland, the Golden Ma, and the three major in Europe all have professional juries.

So the Oscars have a lobbying saying that whoever wins the award is to see who is more popular among the entertainment journalists.

Jinji Jinma is relatively unswayed by external public opinion, and is relatively more professional.

The members of the jury are either directors, actors, or producers.

There will also be a jury of judges.

The crooked Golden Horse Awards are open to Chinese films all over the world, as long as they are produced by Chinese, they can participate in the competition, and at this time, the Golden Horse Awards are the most authoritative film awards in the Chinese film and television industry.

The jury of the Golden Horse Awards is generally bent by those big directors, such as Yang Dejiao, Hou Xiaoxian, Ang Lee, and the last Zhang Aijia.

In general, they are all powerful directors or actors in the circle.

Li Shengyao didn't expect them to find him this time.

"Yes, Director Li, your achievements are obvious to all, and you are fully qualified to be the jury of the Golden Horse Awards."

Li Shengyao smiled, "Mr. Wang is polite." ”

Wang Weizhong shook his head, he looked out the window, and then lowered his voice and said: "Director Li, I really want to ask you for help this time, our crooked film and television circle will not forget your favor." ”

How much is a favor worth?

Li Shengyao nodded, but did not answer.

Wang Weizhong continued: ""Border Killer" is a good movie, you can go to Jinma to sign up, such a movie will definitely win awards." ”

Wang Weizhong didn't say what the award was, it was probably a small award, that is, the best cinematography and the best editing.

Li Shengyao picked up the teacup, smiled and took a sip.

Lao Wang paused, "The "1937" you are making now, you can see that you have ideas at a glance, such a movie is a treasure in the Chinese film and television industry, and I am optimistic that this movie will be the best movie next year." ”

This chip is not bad.

In case "1937" doesn't win anything at Cannes in May, winning a best film at Gema can save a little face.

However, Li Shengyao still did not answer, he listened quietly.

Lao Wang took a deep breath and scolded in his heart, these mainland directors are really demanding.

"Director Li, we can guarantee that "1937" can be introduced next year to ensure that the mainland will be released at the same time."

"I know that "1937" is an anti-Japanese war movie, and if it can be released in Bend, this movie will have an extraordinary public opinion effect."

Wanwan is very resistant to mainland film and television dramas, and these grandsons think that they are all barrel stations.

With the particularity of "1937", if it can be released in the bend, it can indeed be hyped.

Li Shengyao was a little moved, he changed his posture and moved closer to Tianxin, "What am I going to do?" ”

"You just have to keep the judges doing their job."

Wang Weizhong said it very naturally, and there was nothing abnormal in it.

Li Shengyao thought about it, but he still felt that something was wrong.

The big directors who bend the vote can be the jury notes, why not use them?

There are also several big directors on Hong Kong Island, so why not find a director on Hong Kong Island?

There is also a bend, even if you want to find a big director in the mainland, the first thing to bear the brunt of is a small steel cannon.

Huayi has a good relationship with Wanwan.

After Li Lianhua won the Golden Horse Movie, Feng Xiaogang later won the Golden Horse Actor.

Bend to him, what does that mean?

Is it to praise people?

Is it a director, or an actor?

Li Shengyao thought for a while, and then asked: "Mr. Wang, is this year's Best Actor nomination confirmed?" ”

"I don't know about that."

Wang Weizhong's face changed slightly.

"Oh, I want to think about this year's movie."

Li Shengyao frowned and thought for a while, and finally reminded him that the 2010 Golden Horse Award actor was Ruan Jingtian, and public opinion was in an uproar at that time, and the credibility of Golden Horse dropped by several notches.

In 2010, the queen of Jinma was Lu Liping, and the audience did not feel that something was wrong with the actress, only Feng Xiaogang bombarded Jinma for being unprofessional, saying that his wife Xu Fan was more worthy of the actress.

The little steel cannon was obviously helping Jinma divert his attention.

In addition, in 2010, the Jinma jury noted that Xi was an unknown associate professor, who had no achievements in the circle, and just wrote a few papers, and this person was obviously a backstabber.

He figured it out and glanced at Wang Weizhong with a chuckle.

The big directors in Wanwan are all people with personalities, and they will definitely not recognize Ruan Jingtian winning the Best Actor.

Big directors on Hong Kong Island and the mainland also want to save face.

The film and television circle estimated that he was young, and thought that he didn't understand the doorway, and wanted to guide him to become a member of the Golden Horse Awards.

Wang Weizhong felt Li Shengyao's gaze, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.

"Director Li, the film of the Golden Horse Award, there must be no problem, and it will not involve the theme of Min Olive."

Li Shengyao nodded, "Mr. Wang, it's a pleasure to have dinner with you, but I don't have time, the jury of the Golden Horse Award is noted, and I can't do it here." ”

Wang Weizhong hesitated slightly, he felt that Li Shengyao had guessed something, but he was still unwilling, "Director Li, none of your movies have been released in Wanwan, if you annotate the jury of Jin Madang, you can hold a personal film festival over there, and there will be a cinema dedicated to showing your films, which will last for at least six months, and all the proceeds will be yours." ”

Li Shengyao glanced at Wang Weizhong strangely, and then said in a low voice: "Are you so optimistic about Ruan Jingtian?" ”

When Wang Weizhong heard this, he was shocked, he never expected Li Shengyao to know about it.

"The director of Wanwan Hong Kong Island doesn't want to be the jury note, Xiaogang Cannon is such a showy person, and he doesn't want to be the jury note, everyone knows that this matter is embarrassing, why do you think I am willing to do this job?"

Li Shengyao stood up, "I can reveal this news now, what do you think netizens will think?" ”

Wang Weizhong hurriedly stood up, waved his hand and said: "Director Li, we don't mean that, we just want to exchange cross-strait movies with you, we definitely have no bad intentions, we will do everything I just said." ”

"Director Li, help, don't spread this matter, we will definitely compensate you."

Wang Weizhong looked at Li Dadao.

Li Shengyao paused slightly and glanced at Tianxin, "Okay, remember your words, I'm in a good mood today, this incident should be treated as if it didn't happen, let's stop here, I'll go first." ”

Wang Weizhong breathed a sigh of relief, "Tianxin, you can send Director Li." ”

Soon after, Li Shengyao and Tianxin got into the car together.

Tianxin said in a low voice: "Director, I'm sorry to make you angry." ”

"Don't be angry, I'm not relieved."

Li Shengyao smiled secretly.

Ruan Jingtian won the award and it was his business, not to mention Ruan Jingtian, if he wanted to give Zhao Youting and Peng Yuyan, he could give the award to Peng Yuyan.

Anyway, Jinma is rotten, so it is better for mainland audiences to know the style of the bent people as soon as possible.

Ruan Jingtian is like this, no matter how he holds it, it is impossible to get up.

Wanwan and Huayi are willing to toss, whatever they want.

However, the conditions mentioned by Wang Weizhong are still a little beneficial to Li Shengyao.

Let's see, Wang Weizhong really did it.

Director Li pretended that this didn't happen today.

If Wang Weizhong can't do it, then Fenghua Video will no longer buy Wang Weizhong's variety shows, and Fenghua Cinema will not release Ruan Jingtian's movies.

He also has to send a message to Xiangnan Satellite TV and Zhejiang Satellite TV, and block Wang Weizhong's artists.

(End of chapter)