Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 515: Blockbuster Movies Can’t Beat 15-Day Projects
Will the box office of "SPL 2" be bad?
Certainly not.

It exposes the dark industry chain of organ trafficking. Because of the movie "Taken", topics such as human trafficking and organ trafficking are very popular now.

Coupled with good action design, the box office will definitely not be bad.

The original time and space "SPL 2" almost takes this type of film to the extreme. Whether it is fighting or plot, there is no other Hong Kong film that can surpass it.

The final box office was 5.8 million.

"What about the martial arts instructor and director? Do you have any recommendations?"

Chen Xi has great faith in Zhang Chen in this regard, and the candidates he recommends have never been bad.

"You can choose Zheng Baorui as the director, and as for the martial arts instructor~"

Zhang Chen stroked his chin, thinking.

The original martial arts instructor was Su Lingao, but at that time Su Lingao was still a nobody and had no ability to stand on his own.

The most important thing about "SPL 2" is the fighting scenes.

"Ask Mr. Ba if he has time. If he doesn't, choose Hong Jinbao. He should be willing."

Cheng Long helped to mediate, and the two of them have turned their hostility into friendship.

In "Wulin Wai Zhuan Treasure Hunt", Zhang Chen also asked his junior fellow apprentice Yuan Kui for help.

Hong Jinbao would not refuse.

Although this person has a bad temper, he still has some abilities.

"You decide on the cast first. Once they're finalized, I'll talk to him about the style of the entire film, and then it won't be a big problem."

Just at this moment, someone came up to toast.

"Director Zhang, President Chen, I'm Ray Lui~"

That’s right, the one who came up to toast was the ageless male god Ray Lui.

Zhang Chen also picked up his glass: "No need to introduce, of course I know you, I grew up watching your movies and TV series when I was a child..."

"Mr. Chen's words have exposed my real age, haha..."

Lu Liangwei was joking. He was born in 55, one year younger than Zhang Chen's parents. But when he stood in front of Zhang Chen, he looked older than Zhang Chen, and seemed to be about years old.

I just saw him with Huang Baiming and others, they should be discussing "Flash Point".

Zhang Chen still likes this actor very much.

The dancing scene of Zha Ge in "Flash Point" is also a famous scene.

Brother Pa is also very powerful in "The Storm".

Zhang Chen feels that good actors can bring bad characters to life.

Liang Jiahui, Ray Lui, Francis Ng, and Hu Jun have all played villains, and they all performed very well.

This shows that the actor has his own understanding of the role.

But Gao Qiqiang is not of the same type as them.

Although Zhang Songwen’s acting skills are also good, the charm of this character is more given by the character itself.

Gao Qiqiang is loyal to his brothers, takes care of his family, is loyal to love, and never abandons An Xin, his only friend.

It can be seen that the director portrayed Gao Qiqiang as a completely decent character, except that his identity happens to be a social person.

How could this kind of character not be popular?

Chinese people have always been very tolerant of bad people.

A good person must go through eighty-one difficulties before he can obtain the true scriptures.

But if the bad guys put down their butcher knives, they can become Buddhas right away.

Bad guys like Gao Qiqiang who have a bottom line are the most in line with people's fantasies.

"Storm" was released at a good time. If it were now, it would not pass the review at all.

You made the bad guy the protagonist, so who will play the villain?

People’s police?
Why did Zhang Yi have a conflict with the crew of "Kuangchuan"?

It’s easy to guess that from the beginning, An Xin was definitely chosen to be the protagonist.

As a result, the script was set up in such a way that Gao Qiqiang became the protagonist, and An Xin became a supporting role to a certain extent.

Even if I give it to you, you still have to rush to the crew.

"If there is a chance, we can work together. I am very confident in Mr. Lu's acting skills..."

When Lu Liangwei came over, he originally just wanted to make himself familiar, but he didn't expect that Zhang Chen had a good impression of him, and he was very happy.

The glass of wine was drained in one gulp.

After he said a few more polite words and left, Chen Xi asked, "Why, do you like him very much?"

"Well, I really like his portrayal of villains. Domineering, crazy, and very charming..."

Zhang Chen thinks that Lu Liangwei should be a similar type to Hu Jun.

He has a hormonal charm and looks very manly.

Chen Xi also nodded in agreement. She thought Zhang Chen was talking about "Limping Ho", but in fact Zhang Chen was talking about Pa Ge.

It's just right, we can release "Storm" in advance and let Ray Lui and Hu Jun compete with each other in acting skills.

Well, that's a good idea.

It just so happens that Golden Harvest’s filming plan for next year has not been finalized yet, so “SPL 2” and “Storm” are the only two films that will be released.

"I thought of another story..."

"You're not going to tailor a movie just for him, are you?"

"No, I'll write it down and send it to you later..."

In the original time and space, "The Storm" had good box office and the scenes were very popular.

It just so happens that the scenes in "SPL 2" were not big enough, so "Storm" just made up for it.

But a movie is needed.

This year, Golden Harvest has produced a total of three films, and next year, the number of films must not be less than this year.

Then just watch a random movie called "The Evil Dead".

It just so happens that Hong Kong also has this kind of culture, but it may not be easy to pass the review, and it is questionable whether it can be released in mainland China.

The plot is very simple and can be summarized in one sentence: it is a story about the police and the underworld working together to punish a perverted murderer.

Standard approach of fighting violence with violence.

It does have positive energy, but I don't know if the Film Bureau can accept it.

Forget it, let’s give it a try first. If the script filing doesn’t pass, then we’ll take it to Korea.

Anyway, we already have a "New World", so it doesn't matter if we have another "The Evil Dead".

Take from the people and use it for the people!

By the way, thinking of "New World", he remembered the Busan Film Festival in October.

CJ Entertainment invited him to participate in the Busan Film Festival, where "New World" is likely to win some awards, and CJ also helped make "Pacific Rim" the opening film of the festival.

Hehe, the original opening film was "Assembly", but it was squeezed out by "Pacific Rim" and changed to the closing film.

While I was secretly pondering, I caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of my eye.

Teacher Jiang Wei~
Jiang Wei walked among the crowd, looking around as if he was looking for someone.

Then, he saw Zhang Chen, waved, and walked straight towards him.

Coming to see me?

When he was almost there, Jiang Wei first bowed to Chen Xi and said, "Sorry, Mr. Chen, I came here uninvited. I have something to talk to Zhang Chen about..."

It turns out that Jiang Wei was not an invited guest at all.

"Oh, that's ok. You guys chat then. I'm just going to say hello to others..."

Chen Xi left the venue to the two of them. Zhang Chen looked at Jiang Wei and asked, "What do you want to talk to me about, Mr. Jiang?"

"I want to ask your opinion on something~"

Jiang Wei didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point about Cao Baoping.

"Li Mi's Conjecture"?
Zhang Chen knew this movie. It seemed to be starred by Zhou Gongzi and it also won an award.

"Lack of funds? I've said before that if teachers have any ideas, I can support them. I will make up for the shortfall..."

Zhang Chen acted very magnanimously.

Jiang Wei said, "Lack of funds is only one reason. Another reason is that Cao wants to use actors from Huayi. What do you think? If you disagree, I will go and talk to him."

"Huayi's actors? Who?"

"Zhang Hanyu and Wang Baoqiang."

It turned out to be them.

Zhang Chen didn't remember these two people being in "Li Mi's Conjecture". He had never seen the original movie, but had only heard of it. However, he had a good impression of Zhang Hanyu and Wang Baoqiang.

He has good acting skills and hasn't had any negative news, so he is considered a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry.

"These two are good. I admire them very much..."

"Then I'll take it as your agreement. Actually, I know that Lao Cao was wrong in this matter, but I read the book and it's really good. I can't bear to see the pearl covered in dust."

"It's okay. The fact that Teacher Cao is willing to use them shows that they have good acting skills. Maybe Xingchen Entertainment will also cooperate with them in the future..."

This can be considered as a foreshadowing by Zhang Chen. Anyway, he will invite Wang Baoqiang to star in "A Man's Martial Arts" in the future.

In fact, Zhang Hanyu’s acting skills are also good, and Zhang Chen thought of a movie that is very suitable for him - "Buried".

Although it is a foreign story, it can be released in the country with just a few minor changes.

For example, the contractor owed the company money and was buried by the migrant workers.

However, this person was brought up by Xiao Gangpao, so it may not be easy to win him over.

But it doesn’t matter. He’s just a male actor. There’s no problem if he is replaced by Hu Jun, Deng Chao or someone else.

Or maybe Xiao Yang would be more suitable.

It just so happens that he just made his debut this year, but I don’t know how his acting skills are now.

……

It's October again
He had just attended the celebration banquet for "Ip Man" a few days ago, and today he is going to attend the premiere of "Whiplash".

There's nothing we can do about it, since he is the producer.

"Whiplash" is really suitable for Brother Wheel.

In the early days, Brother Lunzi felt that his talent was not appreciated and he wasted many years. The songs he sold were not taken seriously and many were returned.

Later, all the songs he sang became popular.

He looks very similar to the male lead in the movie.

And he is really talented.

Each album has a different style of music, but the key is that they are all so excellent.

He can also be considered Zhang Chen’s childhood idol.

At the premiere, Zhang Chen met the real person. He was not handsome, really not handsome at all.

And he's not arrogant.

"I watched your "Secret" and it was a pity that it ran into "Transformers"..."

"Thank you~"

"Secret" was a lesson that Zhang Chen specially took before the premiere.

How should I put it? It's obvious that this is just a work done for fun, and he really doesn't have much talent in directing.

But it also achieved the passing line.

The final box office of more than 3000 million was already amazing for a new director.

And this was during the same period as Transformers.

You know, in the original time and space, the box office of Ning Hao's "Stone" was only more than 2000 million.

This alone is already called a genius.

"Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to thank you. Thank you for choosing me as the leading actor. I really like the story of Whiplash..."

With the popularity of "Transformers", the box office revenue of over 3000 million is enough to prove the box office appeal of Brother Wheel.

No wonder those terrible movies can make over 100 million.

This is the real box office appeal.

His fans are really willing to pay for him.

But what Brother Lunzi said about liking "Whiplash" is true.

Talented people are all proud, and proud people generally disdain to lie.

"I think the hero in the movie is very similar to my life. I was immediately attracted when I read the script..."

"I did draw on your experience when I was writing the script, but I exaggerated it a little bit..."

Zhang Chen is not a talented person, so he is not proud, so he can lie and feel at ease.

After that you have to thank me.

“Thank you, Director~”

Brother Lunzi didn't know that he had been successfully predicted, and he looked flattered.

Look at Zhang Chen’s expression, look at it, and tell me if my guess is correct.

How else can I explain this? Could it be that I had never intended to make this movie, if it weren’t for Ning Hao’s temper…

Fortunately, other people soon joined the chat.

Ning Hao and Feng Yuanzheng walked over.

Feng Yuanzheng is the actor who plays the devil mentor. When I heard that it was Zhang Chen who recommended him, I thanked him specially.

Also coming was Gui Lunmei.

Gui Lunmei is the heroine of this play, a tool-like character with little room to perform.

She was also the heroine of Brother Lunzi’s previous drama "Secret".

I heard that the female lead for "Whiplash" had not been decided yet, so Brother Lunzi recommended her.

Since he was just a tool, Ning Hao just gave him face.

As for whether there is any relationship between Gui Lunmei and Brother Lunzi...

should not.

Brother Lunzi was caught up in the Zhou-Hou love affair scandal at that time and probably couldn't care about anything else.

Oh, I forgot to mention that Star Entertainment was invited to the premiere of "Secret", but no one attended.

Because Huang Laogou is in this play.

Later, Ning Hao specifically explained this matter to Brother Lunzi.

However, Brother Lunzi is not a stingy person. He also knows that the two sides don’t get along, but he still performs without holding a grudge.

The box office of "Whiplash" was pretty good, with a first-day box office of 2100 million.

This is the combination of big star + big director.

The blockbuster released at the same time was "The Warlords", which performed even better, with a box office of 3100 million on the first day.

"The Warlords" is a blockbuster produced by China Film Group Corporation, with other investors including Media Asia Entertainment, which is also one of Golden Harvest's allies.

Zhang Chen didn't say anything bad.

People have already changed the release date for Pacific Rim, so he certainly can’t say anything.

When reporters are interviewing people, even if you know it won’t look good, you can’t say it.

I can only say that I haven’t seen it yet, so I don’t know how the movie is, and I’m very much looking forward to it.

But even if he didn't set the pace, the film would inevitably be criticized.

When you promote the film, you focus on Jet Li, but when the audience goes to the cinema they find there is no fighting scene at all.

If this isn’t cheating, what is?
If not, who would you scold?
The film's reputation deserves to collapse.

On the first day, the box office for "Whiplash" was 2100 million, and that for "The Warlords" was 3100 million.

It seems that the former is better.

But don’t forget the cost of both films.

The production cost of "The Warlords" was 2.5 million yuan, while that of "Whiplash" was only 1000 million yuan.

If we calculate from the profit ratio, the difference is obvious.

“I’m afraid it will be difficult for The Warlords to recoup its costs~”

In Han Sanping's office, Uncle San's face was filled with worry.

"The cost is too high. I heard that the salaries of the four leading actors, Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Xu Jinglei, alone amounted to 1.3 million yuan, accounting for 41% of the cost."

"How come you are always so lucky? Whiplash was only filmed for 15 days, but it still got such a box office~"

Zhang Chen could only chuckle at this.

It took a total of two months from the project launch to the release of Whiplash.

Han Sanping also helped with the script review and other aspects, so he knew everything.

This is what makes me angry.

The movie that I worked hard on for a year is not as good as the one that Xingchen Entertainment shot in 15 days. How can this be justified?

(End of this chapter)