In the case of scheduling and publicity in place, as long as the film is not particularly bad, it is absolutely impossible to lose money.

Huo Qigang would inform Chen Fei of the box office results of "Cold War" every few days.

100 million... 150 million... 180 million ......

The box office growth is very stable, which makes the emperor quite greedy.

"I just hope that "Sweeping Drugs" can have such results after its release, even if it is worse, it doesn't matter, don't be too bad......"

The Xiangjiang Film Festival was quite successful, and "Sweeping Drugs" received a lot of praise, and then it was time to verify the results.

Under Yang Shoucheng's special arrangement, "Ip Man 3" is now almost ready, and it will be ready to start filming after the start of the year.

Considering that this is a series of movies after all, and Donnie Yen did not float too much, so with his active efforts, he was finally determined to be the original person.

However, in order to enrich the plot, many new characters have been added to the play, such as Zhang Jing, Tan Yaowen, Tyson, etc.

On the day of signing the contract, Donnie Yen came to the mainland and came to the crew of "Let the Bullets Fly" to thank Chen Fei for his kindness.

Jiang Wen seemed to have discovered a new continent, and he was going to add drama when he pulled him!

Both of them have cooperated with the emperor before, and they can be regarded as old acquaintances, so Donnie Yen naturally will not refuse, and even if he agrees.

The filming here is proceeding in an orderly manner, and preparations for several other dramas have also begun.

Ning Hao officially announced the start of the casting work, but after the list was announced, everyone found that there didn't seem to be a few roles available for selection.

The main roles of Xiao Wei, Princess Jing, and Huo Xin did not release audition requirements, and only some male second, second female, female third, and male third roles were available to choose from.

Seeing this situation, everyone's hearts are like mirrors!

"Is this already predetermined?"

"I'm afraid it's still the original team, after all, this is a sequel, and the original team can also attract attention."

"It's cheaper Zhou Xun......"

Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun glanced at each other and sighed, only feeling helpless.

They couldn't tie up Zhou Xun, even if they promised a lot of heavy profits, they still couldn't stop the girl's determination to leave, and finally had to give up.

Looking at it now, Zhou Xun has already found a way back for himself!

"Forget it, this is the end of Zhou Xun's matter, you go to the brokerage department, let them see if there is a suitable candidate and send it over, Feiyue Film and Television's works, it's not bad."

"Okay!"

……

After "Painted Skin 2" announced the start of casting, within two days, the casting requirements for "Embroidered Spring Knife" were also announced.

There are no predetermined roles here, except for Zhang Yi, most of the others need to be cast to decide.

And what makes more people pay attention to it is the only female character who occupies a lot of scenes in the play!

"Zhou Miaotong, the official prostitute of the teaching workshop!"

For a while, many actresses in the group who wanted to promote coffee were moved!

"I'm going to audition!"

In the crew of "Palace Lock Heart Jade", Yang Mi suddenly got up, her eyes blazing.

She hasn't had a suitable movie role for a long time, and the outside world has almost forgotten that she is still a movie star, and if she doesn't work hard now, I'm afraid she won't even be able to drink hot soup in the future.

"I'm going to hand in my resume." The agent also hurriedly responded.

At this time, in addition to Yang Mi, Tang Ren, Orange Sky, Huayi, and Guangguang on the other side also moved one after another, all thinking of pushing their actresses up.

"Mr. Cai, shouldn't this kind of role be exclusive to Liu Yifei?"

Liu Shishi was a little curious, she didn't think she could compete for Liu Yifei, both the coffee position and the influence over there were much greater than her.

"It can't be her!" Cai Yinong shook his head, very determined.

According to Liu Yifei's current coffee position, it is impossible for her to continue to play this kind of role, or in other words, unless it is a literary film, a commercial film with an investment of less than 100 million yuan is not suitable for her, let alone this kind of "official prostitute" type of role. ”

"Oh, okay."

Liu Shishi responded, his expression a little gloomy.

She actually knows in her heart that Cai Yinong has been treating her as a substitute for Liu Yifei, and even various publicity releases are saying that she is little Liu Yifei.

But...... Is she really worthy?

～

Someone even called Chen Fei.

"Recommended roles? Investment? Forget it, I've already pushed out all the jobs over there, and Lu Yang and Jiang Xuelu are in charge, just hand over your resume. ”

"Okay, I can help you get the opportunity to audition, but it's hard for me to say if it can be successful."

"What? She's also interested? Okay, you can talk to her well, don't put that fool around, you should be serious......"

After answering several phone calls, Chen Fei sent a text message to Lu Yang.

He is really embarrassed to push some people's requests, but the internal determination is absolutely not good, since he wants to delegate power, he must be released thoroughly.

Therefore, whether these people who go through internal push can pass the test in the end depends on the choice of Lu Yang and Jiang Xue.

…

Jiang Wen is also well-known for his ability, and Hisaishi let the old man be used as wool again, which is also the second time that the two have collaborated after "The Sun Also Rises".

Chen Fei probably listened to the conversation between the two, and the theme song of the film still follows the song of the same name as "The Sun Also Rises", which runs through the whole play as the core music.

In addition, Hisaishi also planned to implant elements of Japanese taiko drums in the film, and chose the British composer Alford's 1914 brass piece "Colonel Poki's March", the Chinese composer Shu Nan's "Song of Reckoning", and "Farewell" as interludes.

Jiang Wen waved his hand, "I am optimistic about you when I step on the horse, I think your ability is much better than Mozart, you are verified by me." ”

Jean Hisaishi: Isn't that bullying honest people when you step on a horse!?

Chen Fei watched from the sidelines, these two are also well-known happy enemies, representatives of love and killing!

A few days after filming, the crew began to move, ready to go to Jiangmen Kaiping Diaolou Community, which not only retains the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty, but also has a gorgeous sense of Western-style architecture, which is very consistent with the background of the film - the Beiyang Warlord period!

At the same time, the image of Huang Shilang in the film is an overlord with the color of returnees, and the architectural style of the watchtower also echoes the background of the character, which is the most suitable as a shooting location.

Because he had to make a lot of preparations when he went there, Chen Fei didn't follow him as soon as possible, and after saying hello to Jiang Wen, he skipped work directly.

"Zodiac" directed by Chen Long came to the mainland to do publicity, and he called several times to ask him, the screenwriter, to help.

The film will be screened at the Hong Kong Film Festival on December 12, and then on December 20 in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Several investors have high expectations, just waiting to make a big profit from it.

Chen Fei couldn't refuse, so he could only agree.

And when he left the crew of "Let the Bullets Fly" and rushed to the CCTV building, the group was already waiting for him.

"Big brother, don't come unharmed!"

"Haha, I'm finally waiting for you, the boy is really hard to date!"

Chen Long looked emotional, he couldn't wait to put him on the belt of his trousers, it was really difficult to catch him,

"I'm not here."

While chatting, Chen Fei said hello to the two long-legged girls who followed closely behind Chen Long.

Zhang Lanxin, Yao Xintong......

Although these two girls have had a lot of scandals with Chen Long in recent days, I have to say that as newcomers, this popularity is properly played.

"Director Chen, good."

Yao Xintong can actually be regarded as Chen Fei's senior sister, after all, she is from the 01st class, one year higher than Chen Fei.

But in front of Chen Fei, she would never dare to claim to be a senior sister, the gap between the two is like the Mariana Trench, which is completely unbridgeable!

She is now thinking about leaving some more good influence in front of Chen Fei, after all, she also participated in the casting of "Embroidered Spring Knife", maybe she will have a chance.

"Well, hello."

Chen Fei nodded, and Quan Dang said hello.

The promotional activities were done on the side of the six princesses, which is equivalent to a talk show, and Jing Wei, as the leading actress, showed a very professional hosting level.

After the end, under Chen Long's forced pull, Chen Fei had to follow him to the restaurant for another meal.

"Do you think there's any hope for me to go back to Hollywood?"

"Recreating Rush Hour?"

"Yes!"

"It's hard."

Chen Fei didn't mean to hit him, Jackie Chan is old, he really can't move, and now he can only sell some feelings.

If a Chinese actor wants to be famous in Hollywood, in addition to the quality of his works, he must also show all his skills.

"Ugh." Sighing, Long Chen felt a little heroic twilight.

He still wants to go back to Hollywood, after all, that is the foundation for his successful promotion to an "international superstar", he is only 55 now, and he feels that he can still bear it.

"Want to go back?" Chen Fei saw his thoughts.

"Well, I think!"

Chen Long nodded without the slightest hesitation.

Hearing this, Chen Fei rolled his eyes, looked at him carefully, and suddenly thought of a protagonist role that was quite suitable for him.

"Shang-Chi!"

Isn't it better to use Chen Long than to use Liang Chaowei?

"Wait for my good news, although it may take a little longer, but I will find you a suitable role."

Chen Fei didn't promise to come down immediately, after all, the launch time of the movie "Shangqi and the Ten Rings" is still early, so don't let him have too much expectations now.

"Haha, I'm relieved to have your words, come! Drink! Don't get drunk tonight! Chen Long was overjoyed, a bottle of liquor was directly dried up by him, and Chen Fei stared at it!

……

After only participating in one publicity event, Chen Fei ran away directly.

He wasn't in a hurry to go to "Let the Bullets Fly", Jiang Wen said that he would call him when he was ready.

Taking advantage of his free time, Chen Fei deliberately flew to the magic capital and went straight to the Shangmei factory!

Modu Art Film Studio belongs to Shanghai Film Group, and Shanghai Film Studio used to be a brother unit, and they both belong to the once glorious existence.

Ren Zhonglun personally went to the airport to pick up Chen Fei and took him to Shanghai Film Studio.

There are already many people waiting for him here, and they even held a small welcome ceremony for him quite exaggeratedly!

"Warmly welcome Mr. Chen to visit the inspection ......"

"Huh? Such a big show? Chen Fei was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously turned his head to look at Ren Zhonglun, he didn't say that there would be such a link before he came?

Ren Zhonglun shrugged, "It has nothing to do with me, they do it themselves." ”

"I'm just here to take a look, there's no need to make such a big show." Chen Fei couldn't laugh or cry, he even saw a reporter accompanying him!

"Haha, let's go, it just so happens that I haven't been here for a long time, so I'll go around with you."

Ren Zhonglun couldn't help but say, and pulled him inside.

The person in charge of introducing Chen Fei was a girl from the Propaganda Department of Shangmei Factory, who was beautiful and sweet-mouthed, and told quite beautiful stories.

"Shangmei Factory has a very rich copyright library, as well as many film and television works, such as "Havoc in the Sky", "Nezha in the Sea", "Hulu Brothers" and ......"

At this time, Chen Fei noticed that there were many anime characters and dolls on both sides of the corridor, and there was even a special collection area.

"Copyright protection must be taken seriously ......"

As soon as these words came out, the leader of a Shangmei factory next to him was slightly stunned, and nodded quite approvingly, but his face was embarrassed, "What Mr. Chen said makes sense, it's just that it's difficult!" ”

The news that Volton Pictures is going to open a "Player One Dream Theme Park" in the mainland has already spread, especially on the side of Shangmei Factory, and there are more people paying attention.

Everyone knows that Chen Fei also has a deep understanding of animation, after all, he is the only Chinese director who has won many animation awards in the world so far.

This is also the reason why Shangmei Factory has tossed such a big pomp today, and everyone comes with the mentality of "learning from experience".

"It's hard, but it has to be done!"

In terms of law, Chen Fei has always admired Tencent and Disney.

The names of "Nanshan Pizza Hut" and "The Strongest Legal Department on the Surface" can be said to be terrifying to opponents and enemies, and if the company's interests are not harmed, copyright must be taken seriously!

A voice suddenly sounded in Chen Fei's ears, "Alas, the domestic animation market is complicated, and it is really getting more and more difficult to do." ”

He looked sideways and saw that it was actually a middle-aged woman who spoke.

Someone introduced it aloud, "This is director Suda, the person in charge of "Big Ears Tutu". ”

"Senior sister, hello." Chen Fei smiled and shook her hand, the senior sister of Nortel's Fine Arts Department, he heard Li Yang mention this, he is a talented person.

"Don't dare, don't dare, just call me Suda." In front of Chen Fei, no one dared to hold it up.

Now that they know each other, they can't avoid having to chat a few words, and Chen Fei is also willing to talk to such professional people.

"Among the domestic animated movies in the past few years, it seems that "Xiyangyang and Big Big Wolf" has done quite well, right? As for the rest, I don't seem to see any particularly high-quality works? ”

"Well, yes, indeed."

Suda nodded, her face a little embarrassed.

In fact, Shangmei Factory also invested in a Hong Kong comic animation called "Wind and Cloud Decision" last year, and specially invited a group of extremely strong dubbing lineups for this purpose, including Ren Xianqi, Nicholas Tse and other celebrities in the Hong Kong circle!

It's a pity that the final box office is only 30 million, and the loss is a mess.

Chen Fei provoked a new topic, "Have you ever understood the IP of "Astro Boy"? ”

"Are you talking about the cartoon led by Imagi Animation and claimed to have invested 500 million yuan?"

"yes, that's it."

The reason why Chen Fei suddenly mentioned this IP was mainly because of the light.

Wang Changtian is a wonderful person, probably because he saw the explosive box office income of "Kung Fu Panda", and after announcing his official entry into the film industry, he even set his sights on the field of animated films.

This "Astro Boy" has the participation of light, and Lao Wang has high hopes for it, and he specially called Chen Fei before to ask Chen Fei, can this project be profitable?

Because he didn't have a deep understanding of this IP at that time, Chen Fei didn't reply to him specifically, but just asked him to think twice.

As for the follow-up, Wang Changtian naturally planted his brains in it.

At this time, Suda suddenly shook her head, saying that she didn't know much about it, "I only know that this movie is claiming to take the route of global distribution, and I don't know much more." ”

Chen Fei smiled and decided to tell her about the experience he had gained when making animated movies in the past few years!

"In fact, animated films are limited by the form of expression, and they need a good story more, just like our domestic animated films, a gorgeous story that is out of reality is the main competitiveness of animated films against live-action films.

And animation is naturally lacking in realism, and the plot must be used to pull the audience into it, so that the audience can be deeply immersed in it, which is one of the criteria for success! ”

"What Mr. Chen said is so right, and it just so happens that I think the same way, but ...... It's hard to create a good story! ”

Hey? Is this triggering the NPC quest again?

Chen Fei subconsciously looked behind the left, wondering who was taking the stubble just now.

As soon as he turned his head, he saw a middle-aged woman walking towards him, and stretched out her hand from a distance, and the top hat was very sufficient.

"Hello Mr. Chen, it's better to see than to hear, I'm Wu Hantian of Qingqingshu Animation Technology Company, you can just call me Xiao Wu."

Wu Hantian?

Chen Fei recalled the memories in his mind, and suddenly came to his senses!

Isn't this the company that made "Kuiba"?

"Mr. Wu, you are... To do your research? Chen Fei noticed the group of people led by Wu Han leaning back, mighty and extremely conspicuous.

"There are some technical problems, so I came here to study them."

"Uh-huh, okay, Mr. Wu will be busy first."

Chen Fei didn't have the idea of communicating too much with the other party, he also asked Su Guohai to do some research before, compared with "Kuiba", he is still more optimistic about the series "Qin Shi Mingyue".

Especially the opening song "Moonlight", which was simply sung alive by Hu Yanbin, this kid!

Wu Han opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say more, but there were too many people around, and Chen Fei didn't seem to be very interested, so in the end, he could only leave regretfully after handing over a business card.

In fact, the series "Kuiba" is already a big burden for Qingqingshu Animation Technology, and in order to make this series, they have almost emptied their families.

Wu Han has mentioned looking for funds from the outside, but she was vetoed by her husband, in the face of abundant capital, the two of them are both loving and afraid, always worried that what should belong to them will be wasted in the end.

It's just that some people always hesitate when faced with an opportunity, and eventually miss a great opportunity.

But some people are like encountering a life-saving straw, as long as they have the opportunity, they will recommend themselves wholeheartedly, and even climb up!

"Hello Mr. Chen, my name is Yang Yu, I am an amateur animation creation enthusiast, I made a short film by myself, can I give you some advice?"

Yang language?

Chen Fei stopped again, and saw a young man wearing a striped shirt with crow's feet in the corners of his eyes looking at him expectantly.

"Something familiar?"

Chen Fei couldn't remember for a while, where he seemed to have seen the young man in front of him, but he still nodded and chuckled: "Of course you can, what's the name of your short film?" Is it convenient to watch now? ”

"Convenient! It's very convenient! Its name is: "Hit, Hit a Big Watermelon"! ”

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(ps: The first change, ask for a monthly pass!! )

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