Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 269: Supporting Fatty Fan

As the press conference continued, reporters kept asking questions, and one of them asked about the concept of co-production.

Co-productions have actually existed for a long time.

The first co-production film in China was "The Kite", a Sino-French co-production in 1958, and the co-production between China and Hong Kong was "Shaolin Temple", which sold 1.4 million yuan at the box office, which was incredible.

You have to know that the per capita GDP at that time was less than 1000 yuan.

There is already a precedent for Sino-US co-production, but it was just an animated film called "Nezha and Transformers", and the name alone is enough to ruin your childhood.

I think there was also a movie called "Monkey King vs. Transformers" in the 1990s, which followed the same style.

When I was a kid, I thought there was no way Transformers could beat Sun Wukong. Humph, Sun Wukong’s golden cudgel alone weighs 13,500 kilograms.

Only when I grew up did I realize that 13,500 kilograms only weighs six or seven tons, which is nothing for a robotic alien life.

At this time, I was worried about Brother Monkey.

On the other side, reporters were interviewing Fan Xiaopang.

"Can you tell us whether you are Director Zhang's favorite actor? We noticed that this is the third time Director Zhang has worked with you..."

Faced with such questions, Fan Xiaopang's face was filled with smiles.

"The original Shark's Shallows was the result of a strange fate, and the later Eden Lake was Director Zhang's recognition of my acting skills. As for this time, maybe Director Zhang felt that Eden Lake was not well received by domestic audiences, so he made it up to me..."

Fat Fan keeps talking nonsense, and he even specially compensates you. It's obviously a reward for you to unlock new postures, okay?
Zhang Chen complained in his heart, and at this moment the camera of the reporter turned over, Director Zhang immediately put on a smiling face: "Binbin is a very good actor. I was actually a little worried before that Western audiences would not accept her.

You know, there are some differences between Western and Eastern aesthetics.

But after Eden Lake, this worry disappeared.

She conquered Hollywood with her acting skills and beauty. You may not know this yet, but Binbin is very popular in the West now.

Speaking of this, I actually have to thank Ms. Zhang Ziyi. It was her withdrawal that gave me the opportunity to discover this beautiful jade.

"A Quiet Place" is a series, I believe Binbin's popularity will further increase, and my future films will focus on her..."

Hua Hua Hua~
Not only the media was shocked, even Fan Xiaopang was full of surprise.

There is so much information in this passage.

The grudge between him and Zhang Ziyi is understandable. After all, Zhang Ziyi rejected Zhang Chen and chose Spielberg's "Memoirs of a Geisha". Any director would probably feel uncomfortable.

But what he said afterwards was surprising.

Most directors will not overly tie themselves to a certain actress. Firstly, it will bring bad reputation, and secondly, it will also affect the casting of the film.

But Zhang Chen said it without any hesitation.

This is equivalent to a public announcement that Fan Binbin will be promoted in the future. Everyone knows that Fan Binbin has become successful.
……

Somewhere in Beijing, at Zhang Ziyi's home.

She had just returned from overseas and was watching the press conference. She felt uncomfortable when she heard Zhang Chen's words.

Since his debut, Zhang Chen has been making great progress and anyone can see Zhang Chen's development momentum.

No intelligent person would want to offend such a director.

Zhang Ziyi somewhat regretted the way she handled the matter. If she had been more tactful, perhaps the current situation would not have happened.

Among the new generation, she is the most successful overseas.

Gong Li is old.

But Fan Binbin's rise made her feel a sense of danger.

"The Shallows" and "Eden Lake" have been selling well in North America, and Fan Binbin has threatened her position.

For Americans, what they need is not Zhang Ziyi, but an Asian female face.

This woman can be Zhang Ziyi or Fan Binbin. In Hollywood, commercial performance is the most important.

She herself became famous thanks to "Rush Hour 2", and now Fan Binbin is not inferior to her at all. Even with Zhang Chen's support, it is only a matter of time before he catches up with her.

She doesn't have the support of a big director behind her.

No, she couldn't let the situation get worse, she had to save herself.

She must find influential work as soon as possible and try her best to repair her relationship with Zhang Chen.

There is an old saying that goes, as long as you use the hoe well, there is no corner that cannot be dug down.

Get Zhang Chen back on track and try to get him the female lead for his next movie.

Xiao Shenyang calls this "walking in other people's paths and leaving them with nowhere to go."

Xiao Shenyang is not famous yet, and Zhang Ziyi doesn’t know this yet, but she already knows how to do it.

If you can take away Zeng Li's luck, you can also take away Fan Xiaopang's luck. Isn't that what "My Father and Mother" did?
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华谊兄弟
In Wang Zhongjun's office, several people's faces turned pale.

For a moment, no one wanted to talk.

No one expected that Xingchen Entertainment, which was still shouting for war a few days ago, would become a star company sought after by the whole nation overnight.

All of this is because they have received favor from Hollywood film companies.

"Damn it, looks like we can only let them jump around for a few more days~" Wang Zhongjun, who rarely swears, couldn't help but swear.

Wang Zhonglei and Feng Xiaogang next to them were not much better.

I originally thought that this wave of attacks would directly destroy Xingchen Entertainment, or at least seriously damage its vitality, but I didn't expect things to take a turn for the better.

Not only did Xingchen Entertainment not suffer any losses, but its fame soared.

When talking about private film and television companies now, I’m afraid everyone will think of Xingchen Entertainment, and Huayi Brothers has nothing to do with it anymore.

This is serious!

The Wang brothers have always wanted to go public and become the first private film and television company.

Then the title of leader of private film and television companies is very important. If you are not the leader, how can you be the first stock?

Now the rise of Star Entertainment has affected their listing plans.

But they have no other choice for now. Unless their co-production "A Quiet Place" fails, the golden body of Star Entertainment will not be broken.

Given Zhang Chen's attainments in thrillers, is it possible that "A Quiet Place" will flop?

"Xiao Gang, it seems we can only count on your "Night Banquet"..."

After much thought, the only way to regain the title of leading company is to defeat Xingchen Entertainment head-on.

The Wang brothers had high hopes for "The Banquet", but Feng Xiaogang's vision was not so long-term and he paid more attention to immediate interests.

Suddenly he slapped his thigh and said, "Oh no, the share of Taken~"

After he reminded them, the Wang brothers realized what was going on and regretted it deeply.

Previously, they thought that Xingchen Entertainment had offended the General Administration and might be finished.

Even the movie "Taken" might not be able to be released, so the shares in hand were sold at a low price.

But looking at the current situation, how could there be any problem? Then their share would be greatly lost.

Only then did someone remember to call Lao Li, but the call was no longer connected.

(End of this chapter)