350. If you can't lead a team, then you can only work until you die! Who TM gave him a good review?!
After New Year's Day, the hustle and bustle starts again!
Chen Fei deliberately paid attention to the animated film "Lightning Dog" launched by Disney and "Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa" launched by DreamWorks.
These two films are the most powerful competitors of "Kung Fu Panda", and the next Golden Globe Awards, Oscars, Annie Awards, Saturn Awards, etc., will be the moment when these three films will fight.
What excites him is that the first two are far from "Kung Fu Panda" in terms of box office and word of mouth!
"Madagascar 2" could have been better, collecting $63.5 million in its first three days.
But "Lightning Dog" is much worse.
As the fourth 3D comedy animated film produced and distributed by Walt Disney, it has only grossed $60 million in the North American market since its release on the 21st.
This result obviously did not meet Disney's expectations, and they have even begun to work word-of-mouth, and are still trying to recover the decline.
"You go and inform the animation studio, you can start preparing for "Kung Fu Panda 2"."
"Okay, Boss."
The female secretary answered, turned around and twisted her round and straight peach buttocks, and left the office quickly.
Chen Fei is about to be a shopkeeper again, and he is ready to ask Natasha to find a reliable animation director to be responsible for the filming of the second part of "Kung Fu Panda".
He himself has so much work on his hands that he doesn't have time for it.
The editing of "Inception" was already complicated, and he had to take time to keep an eye on "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2" and the later stages of several Marvel movies, so he didn't have much time to make such an extremely time-consuming animated film.
Even the filming of the second season of "Game of Thrones" was arranged for Alan Taylor to find a few reliable assistant directors to shoot together.
In terms of being a hands-off shopkeeper, he is very right!
Anyway, the producers of these movies and American dramas all have his name on them, and if you have nothing to do, go around the crew, and the supervisor will have to do it.
If he really did everything himself, he would have to exhaust himself to death!
After all, there is a saying that goes on:
[If you can't lead a team, then you can only work until you die!] γ
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Entering January, Hollywood's award shows began to increase, and many people in the company were busy every day.
It's the same with Natasha, she has to be in charge of the Olympics, so she hangs out at various parties every day, and a lot of money is thrown out.
Bruce likes this kind of activity very much, and he gets drunk every day, focusing on blocking alcohol for the boss and sharing worries for the boss.
Chen Fei occasionally participates in parties, but he usually participates selectively, and more often than not, he devotes himself to the post-production of Inception.
In addition, he will always pay attention to some domestic news.
γHelloοΌ Mr. Tree! The release date is set for March, so a small wave of publicity has also been launched at present.
Chen Long called him once and asked him when he should set the release date of "Zodiac"?
Chen Fei's suggestion to him was the summer vacation, the competition was not too big during that time period, and there were no Hollywood blockbusters in the same period, and the student party also had pocket money in their hands, which was just enough to harvest a wave of box office.
"Then remember to help me spread the word when the time comes." Chen Long said on the phone.
"Okay, no problem!"
Chen Fei responded without hesitation.
The hottest news in China in the past few days is that the box office of "If You Are Honest, Do Not Disturb" broke 300 million, and Feng Xiaogang can be described as a blockbuster, once again swept the New Year file from his Feng's comedy.
But then, "Red Cliff Down" is also menacing, and it seems to want to get a piece of the pie.
At the film viewing meeting, Wu Yu made a big statement to many media and producers in the audience: "In the last film, we got 300 million in China and received a lot of praise, I firmly believe that this one will inevitably regain its glory and surpass the former!" β
Several media outlets published his words on the Internet as they were.
For a while, the sound of group ridicule resounded on all major platforms!
"Made, who gave him the praise? Stand up, stand up! β
"Are you calling Meng Meng?"
", I'm going to see this movie again, I'm a dog!"
"Damn, damn "Red Cliff", destroy my Three Kingdoms!"
"Actually, it's pretty good to watch a comedy, but it's a bit ruined, and it's much worse than "If You Are Honest, Don't Disturb"."
In the midst of these mixed news, Chen Fei saw a piece of news mixed in.
"Mei Lanfang" was officially painted, and the box office was reported to be 115 million.
In the field of literary films, this result is indeed quite good, but because of the comparison of "The Undertaker", which is also a literary film, this achievement seems to be a little less worth mentioning.
After all..."The Undertaker" box office is now 160 million!
And according to the timeline, it still has a one-week release period, and it may climb to 170 million, or even 180 million!
This made Chen Kaige a little uncomfortable.
The competitor's film was also shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival, the box office is still higher than its own, the reputation is better than its own, and the actress is as pure as a little white flower......
Made!
People are more angry than people!
But what he didn't know was that the really annoying news hadn't spread yet.
The 66th American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards announced the shortlist, and "Slumdog Millionaire" was shortlisted for four awards: Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Soundtrack.
"Kung Fu Panda" was shortlisted for Best Animated Feature, and "The Undertaker" was shortlisted for Best Foreign Language Film.
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In the hotel, Chen Fei held a newspaper in one hand and coffee in the other, which was called leisurely.
He went to an event last night and didn't finish until late, so he didn't go back to the villa, but followed Deepika Paduconi to the hotel.
Newspapers and coffee were delivered by the waiter, and he didn't go out all morning.
On the other side of the sofa, Deepika Paduconi was wearing a maid outfit, slightly half-crouching in front of him, with a resigned expression on his face.
This woman is really getting more and more excessive, and I don't know where she got the maid outfit, and even paired it with a silver-white collar accessory.
Since it is a collar, it must be equipped with a chain, and at this time, one end of the chain is linked to Chen Fei's wrist!
In other words, no matter where Chen Fei goes, because of the traction of the chains, she must follow inch by inch!
It's not so much that the identity of the two cosplay is "master and servant", but rather that it is..."master and slave"!
The Jitter M attribute is simply full!
Chen Fei didn't quite understand why she liked this, but he said that he understood, after all, everyone actually has more or less little habits in private.
For example, some people like the kitchen, some people like the bathroom, some people like the balcony, some people like the open air, and some people even like the public toilet!
In fact, he can understand it, just like he himself prefers a partner who is understanding, dexterous, and willing to sit and talk.
"Alright, don't play, I have to go back to other work."
After reading the newspaper, Chen Fei untied the chains on his wrists and stood up straight.
"Are you leaving? I'll send you. β
Deepika hurriedly got up and trotted to get him his coat.
Because she ran a little wide, the little tail behind her flicked and flicked, and she looked so cute!
"Will you come back in the evening?" When she handed over her coat, she was still a little expectant.
"I'll let you know in advance if I come."
Chen Fei said as he pushed the door open.
He thought to himself that tonight would probably not work, and Natalie Dormer flew in from New York to participate in the filming of the second season of Game of Thrones.
This girl has a strong desire, and she is one of the few opponents who can fight him for half the court, and they have agreed to use up 20 TTs every time they meet.
Just when Chen Fei once again devoted himself to the later stage of the film, in China, "Red Cliff Down" officially landed in major theaters.
Although Wu Yu blew the sky dark at the film viewing party, the box office on the first day still gave him a resounding slap!
14 million!
This data is not as good as the opportunistic "Mei Lanfang"!
In fact, this is also very normal, after all, the first part really gave the audience a bad sense of experience, even if you promote the second part as the climax, there are still many fans who scoff at it.
Words such as "climax Nima", "the big scene is a big cute", "who looks at who is the dog" and other words are full of major platforms.
It's just that before the major media began to comply with the people's accusations against "Red Cliff Down", the news about the Golden Globe nomination from Lao Mei's side spread throughout the mainland.
"Slumdog Millionaire", "Kung Fu Panda", "The Undertaker".
Looking at the names of these three movies, netizens were excited first.
"Made, Director Chen is really good!"
"Don't they all say that the Golden Globes are a foreplay for the Oscars? If you win the award, won't you win the Oscar? β
"Oops! It's so bite! β
The shock of outsiders is nothing, what this news really triggers is the shock of insiders!
"You're going to be a god?"
In the China Film Building, Han Sanping looked at the media reports and muttered softly.
But Wu Yu, who was sitting opposite him, was a little uncomfortable.
Originally, the box office failure of "Red Cliff II" was enough to make him uncomfortable, but he didn't expect his opponent to be so stubborn, which made him even more uncomfortable!
He retorted: "There is no guarantee of the Oscars, this award needs to be publicized, not only the quality of the film is high enough, but the requirements for the company's public relations team are also very high." β
"Really?"
Han Sanping didn't say anything in her mouth, she had already complained in her heart, you know?
"Yes!" Wu Yu had to be stunned, and began to analyze it with a head, "You should know about the movie "Saving Private Ryan", right? The film lost to "Shakespeare in Love", which shows how difficult it is to win this Oscar.
What's more, limited by his nationality, this Oscar is not so easy to get. β
Because of the old American situation, it is indeed not easy for foreign directors to win domestic awards.
But Han Sanping just doesn't like his tone of being majestic and destroying his own ambition, but Chen Fei is also a descendant of the Chinese Film Fang, what does it mean that it is difficult for you to take one bite?
"What if I get it?"
"Then I'll donate all the money I earned from filming "Red Cliff" this time!"
Wu Yu is very confident, even very determined!
If it is to bet on the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, then he really doesn't dare, after all, Chen Fei has already won it with "Mulan".
But if he is betting on the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture, then he must be full of confidence.
You are a Chinese director, relying on making Indian-themed movies, and if you want to win the Oscar on Lao Mei's side, how many layers of buffs do you have to stack?
It's no wonder that you can win a prize!
Han Sanping smiled slightly, "Okay, then let's take a look then." β
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Time came a week later, and the box office of "Red Cliff Down" was newly released in the first week, with only 85 million, and the results were far less brilliant than the previous one.
At the same time, "The Undertaker" also reached a one-month release period, and the box office reported 180 million yuan.
"Yes, yes!"
Chen Fei nodded with satisfaction, this result has already paid off, and when the time comes, it will be a mess to go to Berlin and sell the copyright again.
In the evening, it was the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, and after hanging up the phone, he was ready to go.
There are quite a few people going to Walton Pictures tonight, especially the animation studio, all of them are ambitious and vowing to create more brilliance.
Ning Hao and several others also flew to Los Angeles, after all, "The Undertaker" was also shortlisted for Best Foreign Language Film.
Although they don't think that this movie can win awards, since they have the right to nominate them, they naturally have to participate.
The Berlinale is a bit earlier than the Oscars, so when the awards are over, they will fly to Berlin.
Although it is still early before the opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Festival, some screenings have already begun to be prepared, and those filmmakers have long been impatient.
"Chen Fei, does this Indian female star like you? How do I feel like she's peeking at you all the way? At the award ceremony, Ning Hao secretly leaned over and asked in a whisper.
Liu Yifei's ears were very smart, and she trembled slightly, and suddenly stood up.
"I don't know, I've never paid attention to that."
It's just fooling people, who wouldn't?
What's more, he was born in acting, isn't he holding a handle?
"Alas, it's better to be young!"
Ning Hao sighed for no reason, Xing Aina controlled him very strictly, and he would check the post almost every day, for fear that he couldn't help but be tempted.
"If I were you, I'd fall in love now."
"Oh? Why? Chen Fei listened to the award speech on the stage and looked at him curiously.
"Are you young, try more new things, and you won't regret it later."
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Chen Fei thought that he would say something about experience, but he didn't expect it to be just this?
Dude has tried so many new things than you think!
For example, the Indian actress, it can't be new!
However, at this time, Liu Yifei next to her showed an expression of sudden realization.
Youth is capital, young should try more new things, don't let yourself regret it......
"It's really time to fall in love!"
While thinking about it, she subconsciously looked sideways at Chen Fei, her feelings were actually very complicated about this guide on her own growth path, and the object of her first kiss on the screen.
She will not hide her admiration, admiration, or even respect for Chen Fei, but ...... Can this be considered a liking?
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Today is quite a lively day.
Chen Fei is participating in the Golden Globe Awards, and on the domestic side, the crew of "If You Are the Truth, Do Not Disturb" is also holding a grand celebration banquet.
340 million!
This is the achievement created by "Feng's Comedy" in the Chinese New Year, and it is also another proof of Feng Xiaogang to himself.
At the same time, Huayi also made a lot of money!
Between pushing the cup and changing the lamp, everyone unconsciously drank a little more.
"The first place in this year's domestic film box office list has been decided, haha, 340 million, congratulations to Director Feng."
Wang Zhongjun is holding a red wine glass, which is called a happiness, Huayi, as the producer, has a lot of money in this movie.
It's just that in the face of his congratulatory words, Feng Xiaogang didn't show too much joy.
"Alas, it's still too far away, not to mention it's better than "Mulan", and even "Thai Embarrassment" is still a long way off, and there is still a long way to go in the future."
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One sentence directly washed away the joy in Wang Zhongjun's heart.
"Thai Embarrassment" is 500 million, "Mulan" is 600 million, and even "Chinese Partner" has 350 million!
People are really more angry than people!
He also wanted to compete, "Hehe, Feiyue Film and Television doesn't have any particularly outstanding high-grossing movies this year." β
Feng Xiaogang didn't know if it was intentional or what, but for a while, he was like a few treasures, ""Kung Fu Panda", "Twilight: New Moon", both of which broke $700 million, although "The Undertaker" is not high, but it was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival and the Golden Globe Award......"
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Wang Zhongjun silently put the wine glass aside, he couldn't drink this wine today, and he was not interested at all.
However, Chen Guofu's eyes moved slightly on the side, "I don't know if "The Undertaker" can win the award?" This is a pure Chinese movie. β
"Isn't Hollywood having an awards show? Won't you find out tomorrow? β
Wang Zhongjun didn't want to talk about Chen Fei anymore.
If it weren't for the fact that Huayi needed to accumulate enough capital strength for the GEM listing in the second half of the year, he would even want to buy back the shares in Chen Fei's hands!
Since this kid appeared, Huayi has been being pressed under him and hammered, which feels really uncomfortable!
However, what made him even more uncomfortable was yet to come.
At the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, Chen Fei has won three awards in succession: Best Screenplay, Best Drama Film, and Best Animated Feature.
He's waiting to receive the Best Director award.
And next to him, Ning Hao looked at the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film trophy in his hand, and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time!
Got a prize?
Won the prize!
What a prize!
In fact, he was only going to come over to open his eyes, but he didn't expect to hold the trophy in his hand in a daze, which also caused him to have an inexplicable illusion that he was not dreaming!
"Congratulations, the winner of the Best Director Award at this year's Film and Television Golden Globe Awards is FeiChen's "Slumdog Millionaire"!"
The voice in his ears and the figure standing beside him made Ning Hao feel more and more stunned.
The Best Director award is also in hand?
Therefore, at this year's Golden Globe Awards, their group won a total of ...... Five awards?
He became more and more suspicious, wasn't this really a dream?
If this news is transmitted back to China, it will really blow up!
(End of chapter)