Entertainment 1998

Chapter 511 Chapter 510, Hero

Rumors are still useful!
After the song "See You Again" was linked to two legendary European and American bands, the Beatles and Queen, it took less than a week for the song, which was originally ranked 10th on the US Billboard music chart, to enter the top .

According to reports from several music magazines, in Europe and the United States, many older rock fans sang this song over and over again while crying.

In addition to the boost from "Gangnam Style", the music album "See You Again" has sold over 270 million copies in Europe and the United States within half a month. According to estimates by professionals from the marketing department of Universal Music, the album's sales are likely to reach 600 million copies before the end of the year, and will definitely not be less than 1000 million copies throughout its life cycle.

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Feng's executive agent Li Xing waved his fist vigorously.

Brother Feng is awesome!

The point is that I'm making money again.

The real owner Jiang Feng was very calm about this, because the filming of the movie "Hero" was about to start, and it was time to put music matters aside.

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June 2001, 6, Dragon Boat Festival, Monday
At 10 o'clock in the morning, the "Hero" crew, led by director Zhang Yimou, flew to Dunhuang, Gansu Province. There were many people traveling with them, including producer Zhang Weiping, producer Jiang Zhiqiang, and producer Han Shanye.

The film was invested by Zhang Weiping and Jiang Zhiqiang, so it is not surprising that they went to Dunhuang, but it is a bit puzzling that Han Shanye went to such a difficult place.

On the flight to Dunhuang, Jiang Feng and Han Shanye were both sitting in the business class. Their seats were next to each other, so they started chatting.

"Boss Han, why are you going there in person?"

"Want to hear the truth?"

"Of course!"

"To be honest, I'm under a lot of pressure. I want to go to the filming site of Hero for a field inspection." Han Shanye smiled and lowered his voice and said, "Jiang Feng, the movies you shoot have production costs of more than 100 million RMB, and some cost 2 or 1000 US dollars. The most expensive one, Saw , only cost million RMB.

But the box office of each of these movies you made exceeded 1 million US dollars, and some even exceeded 2 million US dollars.

As a co-investor of Hero, China Film Group invested more than this amount in the film.

"1000 million... US dollars!" Jiang Feng said in surprise when he saw Han Shanye stretching out a finger.

"Boss Han, this is impossible, right? Wasn't all the 3000 million US dollars invested by Boss Zhang from Xin Picture?"

"Haha, he invested in it, what do you think?" Han Shanye shook his head and smiled bitterly, "He just paid 200 million US dollars to obtain the mainland distribution rights of this movie. The rest is all from Edko Films and China Film Investment."

"Then are you willing to do that?" Jiang Feng was puzzled.

Because Zhang Weiping has been bragging all the time, no matter which media he is interviewed by, he always says that he personally paid 3000 million US dollars to let Zhang Yimou make the movie.

"There's nothing he can do even if he doesn't want to, because at this moment, Yimou is tied to him. If you want to find Zhang Yimou to make a movie, you have to accept Zhang Weiping's conditions." At this time, Jiang Zhiqiang, who was sitting in front of the two of them, couldn't help but turn around and complain.

"Eh…"

After saying this, Han Shanye and Jiang Zhiqiang sighed at the same time.

It was not until now that Jiang Feng believed the rumors he had read when he was writing entertainment novels, which Gong Li had publicly told the media that there was a time when Zhang Yimou was controlled by Zhang Weiping.

"Jiang Feng..."

"Ok?"

"Do you have any filming plans for next year? I am very interested. How about we, Edko Pictures, also join in your cooperation with China Film?" Jiang Zhiqiang's words were a little sudden and even a little presumptuous.

However, it also shows that he is open-minded and knows how to behave. Han Shanye, I want to cooperate with Jiang Feng. I said this to your face, not to steal your company behind your back.

Jiang Feng is so cunning.

Pointing at Han Shanye, he laughed out loud.

"Boss Jiang, you have to ask Boss Han about this. I have basically signed a contract with China Film Group..."

"roll!"

Before Jiang Feng finished speaking, Han Shanye laughed and scolded, "I have approached you several times, asking you to be a contracted director of China Film Group, but you just refused to do it. Now you are saying that you have signed a contract to sell yourself?
You really dug a big hole for me."

But despite the jokes, Han Shanye soon got down to business.

"Boss Jiang, actually, if you didn't look for me, I would still want to look for you!

Next year, Jiang Feng will probably shoot three movies. The first one will be shot in China, called "Nobody". The investment is not large, only 1 to million RMB will be enough, and the target market is mainly the mainland. Currently, only Yu Feihong has been confirmed as the lead actor.

The second part will be filmed in Xiao Ri Zi. The name of the film is "Departures", which is a Japanese-language film. It mainly targets the Xiao Ri Zi market. Two leading actors have been confirmed, Jiang Feng and Zhang Yimou. The goal is to directly win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film next year.

The third part will be filmed in the United States. The name of the movie is "The Departed" and the main market is the United States. Regarding the leading actor, Jiang Feng prefers to invite Leonardo Dicaprio to play opposite him. The goal is to win the Oscar next year.

Well, of course this is just Jiang Feng’s goal. I don’t know whether it can be achieved.”

"hiss…"

After hearing Han Shanye's retelling, Emperor Entertainment Group President Jiang Zhiqiang took a breath, but he became more interested in it.

"Then we have to find a reliable Hollywood film and television company to cooperate with. Otherwise, even if the box office is a big hit, I'm afraid we won't be able to make it work."

Having brought the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to Hollywood, Kong Chi Keung has now gained both fame and fortune. Being extremely ambitious in his career, he will naturally not be satisfied with his current achievements.

"Well, Jiang Feng, President Han, let me think about what we should do next?"

...

It takes 3 hours to fly directly from Beijing to Dunhuang.

At 1: p.m., the flight they were on arrived at Dunhuang Mogao Airport on time. When they came out of the airport terminal, the convoy rented by the crew was already waiting at the terminal entrance.

At the front of the convoy were three RVs and three nanny cars. Li Xing frowned when he saw these vehicles. Generally speaking, when filming in the Gobi Desert, RVs are more comfortable than nanny cars because RVs can be used for taking a shower, sleeping, and even for making some food on the spot.

As for the crew of "Hero", it is certain that director Zhang Yimou will be the first to book an RV; the next should be Jet Li, after all, he is now the Kung Fu Emperor and a banner of Chinese films facing Hollywood; the other two are Jiang Feng and Qing Long.

As for the last RV...

According to Jiang Feng's own personality, even if the crew arranged a motorhome for him, he would refuse, because Zhang Manyu is his senior, and the two have been getting along well in the past two months.

Even photos of the two of them holding hands on the street were taken by reporters.

Ok…

At this time, as Jiang Feng's executive agent, Li Xing felt that she should do something. So she found the producer Zhang Weiping and said, "Mr. Zhang, Dunhuang city is 170 kilometers away from the filming location of "Hero". It takes a round trip every day. For the convenience of filming, I think Jiang Feng should have a motorhome?
What do you think? "

(End of this chapter)