Chapter 679: Ghost Director
Figure what?
Zhang Chu didn't know what he was trying to do.
The cooperation between the two sides seems to have obtained Wang Jinghua's star team, expanding the strength of the Orange Orange series, but in fact, Zhang Chu paid a greater price.
After all, according to Zhang Chu's promise, his brokerage contract will also be signed to the new company.
And his income alone is almost equal to the sum of all the others.
Even on paper, it's a loss.
"I know that Sister Hua helped you at the beginning, and I was also brought out by Sister Hua, but ......"
There are some things that ponies don't say conveniently.
But the meaning is already very clear, in her opinion, Zhang Chu is not divided between public and private.
"There are some things that can't just be considered for profit."
Interests are interests, favors are favors, and sometimes, favors are more important than interests.
What's more, it is really dispensable to continue to tie up its artists and get that little share of performances.
"In the future, Chengcheng will no longer be in charge of the artist's brokerage business, we can also focus on film and television investment and production, how to distinguish interests from artists, just leave it to Sister Hua to have a headache, she is better at this work than everyone else."
With the increasing development of the domestic entertainment industry, in the face of huge economic interests, people's minds are the most difficult to control.
The stars who were popular in the past were also the weak party in front of the company.
But now it's different, with the increasing development of the Internet, the energy of fans is also growing.
Backed by a huge fan base, the star already has the strength to compete with the company.
worked hard to act, ran the notice, but the money earned had to be divided by the company, and after a long time, it was inevitable that there would be some ideas in my heart.
If you don't make changes in time, you can only get away from morality.
Zhang Chu didn't want his company to consume too much energy in this regard, so it was better to lose this business to Wang Jinghua.
How to deal with artists and gather people's hearts in one place, Wang Jinghua is obviously more skillful than a pony.
According to Zhang Chu's plan, in the future, the relationship between the company and artists will completely overturn the previous model, no longer hiring and being hired, but becoming a cooperation model.
The company supports artists to set up their own studios, which are bundled in the form of shares.
"In this case, does it lack control over the artist?"
Facing Xiaoma's question, Zhang Chu said with a smile: "Don't always think about controlling others, artists also have their own thinking, not the company's marionettes, newcomers may be willing to accept the fate that has been arranged for their own development, but once they become popular, who is willing to put their fate in the hands of others." ”
Even Wang Baoqiang's stupid boy's mind is alive, and he wants to go out and work alone, let alone other artists.
Let go when it's time to let go, so that you can still have some affection for each other.
has been wearing a halter around the artist's neck, and in the end, it can only be a shot or two.
Thinking about it carefully, Xiao Ma found that what Zhang Chu said was indeed very reasonable.
"Brother, why didn't you talk to Sister Hua just now?"
The reason why Wang Jinghua fell out with Wang Zhonglei at the beginning was Wang Jinghua's management model of artists.
"Do you think she can accept what I said?"
Belch......
It's not easy.
"Take your time, let's split the artist agency business first, and we'll talk about it later."
Now there is no objection.
"Brother, there's one more thing, you...... Check this out. ”
Pony pulls out a wad of manuscript paper from his bag, looking like a script.
"Who brought it?"
Zhang Chu was not in a hurry to look.
"Ning Hao!"
The company's only contracted director.
In 06, he became famous in the mainland film industry with a "Crazy Stone".
With an investment of 6 million, the mainland box office almost broke 100 million, and was later released in Xiangjiang, Baodao and other places, with a global box office of 120 million US dollars.
The ultra-high input-output ratio made Ning Hao, who was originally unknown, suddenly a hot celebrity among the sixth generation of directors.
"Let's put it here first, Liying, help me make an appointment with Ning Hao, and meet tomorrow."
"Okay, about home?"
You tell me?
Facing Zhang Chu's gaze, Zhao Liying immediately realized that she had asked a stupid word.
Zhang Chu's home is not a really trustworthy friend and never accepts outsiders.
"Got it!"
The next day, Orange Orange Film and Television Entertainment Company.
When Zhang Chu came over, Ning Hao was already waiting.
Big gold chains, flower shirts, this dress, say that he is a debt collector, and it is more suitable to collect protection money.
When the two first met, Ning Hao was much simpler than now.
At that time, Ning Hao was depressed, although his debut novel "Incense" made him highly praised in the industry.
But the kind of underground movies that are destined to not enter the cinema, no matter how much they are filmed, it is useless.
The mainland film industry has long been no place for artists to entertain themselves.
If it is not recognized by the market, even if there are many awards abroad, it is still non-mainstream.
Ning Hao took the script of "Crazy Stone" and stood guard at the door of Orange Orange Film and Television Entertainment Company for two days before blocking the pony.
Before coming to Orange, Ning Hao had already found several large and small companies.
But without exception, they all ate behind closed doors.
If Chengcheng is still unwilling to invest in him, he is ready to try to contribute to the Asian rising star director prepared by Liu Dehua.
After reading the script, Xiaoma immediately sent Ning Hao's script to Zhang Chu, who was still in Seattle at the time.
Zhang Chu liked the entire narrative structure of "Crazy Stone" very much, and immediately decided to invest.
Originally, Ning Hao only wanted 3 million, he was self-aware, a rookie director with no fame and no achievements, if someone was willing to invest in him, he should be grateful to Dade, how dare he ask for too much.
However, Zhang Chu still gave Ning Hao 6 million funds, and was also fooled by this goods, and made a cameo appearance in the role of the international thief Mike in the movie.
I'll give you a lung!
Zhang Chu's line, although many years have passed, is still a popular phrase in society.
"Mr. Zhang, what do you think of the script?"
"Very good!"
Zhang Chu threw Ning Hao a cigarette and lit one himself.
After "Crazy Stone", the technique of multi-line narrative was understood by Ning Hao.
Compared to "Crazy Stone", the story is more complex this time, and there are more characters in the scene.
Thai D dealers, the Black Club of Treasure Island, black-hearted businessmen, and the graduate school entrance examination duo.
Some of them, Zhang Chu couldn't help laughing when he read the script.
Especially the part where the treasure island black will taste the ashes, it's amazing.
Zhang Chu knew at a glance that it was written by Ning Hao's daughter-in-law, Xing Aina.
Before in the crew of "Crazy Stone", I saw a big sister with a very temperamental temperament, but she was a comic in her bones.
"Mr. Zhang, this time...... How much can I invest? ”
After receiving the affirmation, Ning Hao asked the most concerned question.
"Don't think too well, this play was named by Mr. Han, how much do you think Zhongying can come up with?"
Although it is the leader in the industry, the nature of China Film is a state-owned enterprise, and every investment must be reviewed and calculated.
Unlike a private company like Orange Orange, the boss can settle down with a pat on his head.
The reason why there is this script is because the previous results of "Crazy Stone" are too good.
made Han Sanye couldn't help but blush, and took the initiative to come to the door to cooperate.
You can not give other people's face, but can Han Sanye's face not be given?
"How much are you going to get?"
Ning Hao was silent for a long time, and carefully raised a finger: "10 million, what's the matter?" This time, you can't rely on fooling to invite actors! ”
Speaking of flickering, Zhang Chu really convinced Ning Hao.
When filming "Crazy", Zhang Chu thought that 3 million was really enough, and he deliberately doubled it.
As a result, Ning Hao's opportunity to save money all relied on flickering.
The actor Guo Tao was deceived by him with 100,000 yuan, the thief leader Liu Ye was sold by him and cried, as well as Xu Zheng and Wang Xun, all of whom he changed his way to get the crew.
The only one who was willing to participate in the performance was Huang Bo.
Although this guy has been acting, he has always been tepid, and he has never picked a chance to perform.
The salary of 10,000 yuan is not eye-catching to others, but he can accept it happily.
Hearing Ning Hao say this at this moment, Zhang Chu couldn't cry or laugh.
"If you don't have enough money, just tell me, it's a fool and a miserable sale."
Ning Hao smiled wryly and didn't speak.
He doesn't want to!
Who wants to be a director doesn't want to spend a lot of money, take money instead of money, and smash it vigorously.
But does he dare?
A newcomer director with no fame, no achievements, and no background.
If you make a small production, even if you lose money, the big boss will not have the same knowledge as him, and there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future.
If you really lose a lot, the big boss will let out his words, and you can basically say goodbye to this industry.
Speaking from the heart, Ning Hao didn't expect "Crazy Stone" to get such a high box office.
In addition to the novel narrative structure, Zhang Chu's cameo also played a crucial role.
Although Zhang Chu doesn't have much playing time, the box office appeal of international superstars is really no joke.
Especially when it was released overseas, the promotional poster directly put Zhang Chu in the C position, and the single-day box office in North America directly reached 5 million.
"You make the budget, Mr. Han, I'll talk about it personally."
"Good, good!"
Ning Hao responded continuously, and the big stone in his heart also fell to the ground.
After "Crazy Stone", although he also made a few movies, the results were never satisfactory, and he was also anxious.
As a director, if you can't make money for the company, sooner or later you will have to sit on the cold bench.
"Who are you going to use this time?"
Ning Hao thought for a while and said, "Mr. Zhang, what do you think...... What's going on with Huang Bo? ”
The two worked together last time, and Ning Hao had a very good impression of Huang Bo.
When filming the scene of turning the sewer, Huang Bo directly grabbed the mud and wiped it on his face, and Ning Hao had asserted at that time that Huang Bo would definitely be able to become a climate in the future.
I also made a decision in my heart that if I have the opportunity, I must cooperate with Huang Bo again.
Zhang Chu didn't speak, but picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number.
"Lao Huang, where is it? I'm looking for something for you! ”