Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 554 Bazaar Charity Night

The box office performance of "Twilight" in non-English regions was indeed not very good, but its huge success in English regions gave Diane full confidence, and she immediately started preparations for the TV series version.

The TV series version is "The Vampire Diaries".

"The Vampire Diaries" was a novel published in 91, but it was a flop.

If it weren't for "Twilight" to ignite the vampire market, it would have remained a failure forever.

So when we acquired the copyright, it didn't cost much, it was a completely bargain.

Historically, the development of vampire themes can be roughly divided into three stages:

In the first stage, vampires were all monster-like images.

Pale face, bared fangs, typical Gothic style, Count Dracula is a representative of this.

Vampire movies at this time are more like monster movies.

When night falls, vampires set out from the castle and attack humans.

After each attack, there would be a close-up of the pale face, black eye sockets, and blood on the sinister fangs...

This way of expression is the same as replacing the vampire with a beast or some unknown monster.

Then vampire movies entered their second phase.

The second stage is represented by films such as "Underworld" and "Blade", which are actually variant action movies.

Blood, violence, and pornographic elements are the mainstream.

The setting that vampires can only move at night means that most of the scenes in the film are set at night and look dark.

This makes it difficult to have good box office performance, but for this kind of film, the main sales direction is the disc.

Then "Twilight" came out and opened the third stage of the vampire genre.

The vampires in this stage are neither pornographic nor violent, and the actors are all handsome men and beautiful women.

In fact, it is a youth film wrapped in a vampire skin, telling the old-fashioned story of a good girl falling in love with a bad boy.

But youth is an eternal theme. As long as there are young people, there will always be people who love to watch youth films.

Vampires are no longer limited to being able to move at night, which greatly improves the appearance of the film.

Vampires live the same life as young people and need to go to school.

But they also have what young people yearn for: super good looks, no need to worry about money, immortality, and strange abilities.

I'll do it~
If I had these abilities, I would be so unhappy~
This is why vampire youth films are popular, because they give people a sense of immersion.

Add to that some elements that young people like, such as you love me, I love him, love triangles, and even love quadrangles. Those messy emotional lines are what young people are most interested in.

Diane was very confident in "The Vampire Diaries", so CW TV station decided to introduce it without even asking for a pilot season.

The two sides have already collaborated on "Gossip Girl", which received good ratings.

The CW TV station is a TV station targeted at teenagers, so the two parties are a natural fit.

Now the vampire fever brought about by "Twilight" is sweeping the world.

The Vampire Diaries produced by Cube has no worries about sales.

Unless CW TV is a fool, it will not let such a popular work fall into the hands of other competitors.

Diane had already started casting for "The Vampire Diaries", and Blake Lively wanted to continue to play the leading female role, but unfortunately, Diane did not agree.

There is actually only one principle for casting in "The Vampire Diaries" - the men have to be handsome and the women have to be beautiful.

Nothing else matters.

As long as the acting is up to par, it's fine. This kind of drama sells looks, not acting skills.

Diane sent the casting request to major talent agencies and soon received a bunch of photos.

Screening and conducting first round interviews.

The role of the heroine has requirements for both appearance and figure, so a round of screening was carried out and then the photos were sent to Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen admired a lot of good figures and then personally picked out Nina Dobrev.

The original heroine is still very distinctive.

Dai An also found out that Zhang Chen liked this kind of thing.

Means: The snacks are ready and can be enjoyed at any time.

Well, a very considerate tool, as considerate as Chen Xi.

……

September 9th, Bazaar Charity Night

This activity started in 03 and this year is the sixth session.

The location is at the Park Lane Hotel.

Zhang Chen had never participated in the previous sessions, so he just happened to come and take a look this year.

Not only him, many people from Xingchen Entertainment came.

The scene was star-studded, comparable to a premiere.

Zhang Ziyi, Zhao Yanzi, Jet Li, John Woo, Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing, Huang Shengyi, Huang Xiaoming, Sun Li, Yang Xiaomi, Chen Kun, Liu Yifei, Zhou Xun, Jing Tian and other heavyweight stars from the entertainment circles of both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong.

In addition, Super Junior-M was also invited to attend the event.

"Hello, Director Zhang Chen, I'm Han Geng~"

Han Geng came over specially to visit Zhang Chen. This guy is a real big shot. He had already decided to return to China to develop, so there is no harm in praying in advance.

Zhang Chen took the opportunity to introduce him to Yang Qing, and Yang Qing introduced him to Yang Xiaomi.

This was also the first meeting of the "Lottery" crew.

Perhaps because the Olympics were over not too long ago, many celebrities attended this charity night.

Some Olympic athletes represented by Li Ning, and some Olympic officials represented by Heiberg.

There are also Yang Lan, Zhang Lan, Yang Zi, Deng Wendi...

These are the ones Zhang Chen can name famous, and there are many more wealthy people who are not famous.

Su Mang is also a capable person. She turned the charity night into a show, which has social attributes, so it can be held continuously.

Celebrities need exposure, and charity nights are a show for them.

The local tycoons come here for the novelty of the experience, hoping to see if they can find fresh prey here.

Charity requires a victim.

Everyone takes what they need.

The most lively parts of the charity night are the photo session and the auction.

During the photo session, Fat Fan was basically disliked by everyone.

She has become extremely popular in the past two years and has taken away too many people's attention.

Female celebrities, the overlap is very high.

Whatever you can represent, I can represent as well.

You are the spokesperson, so I have no right to be the spokesperson.

So it is normal to be targeted.

In the past, the target was Zhang Ziyi, but this year it was Fan Xiaopang.

This can be clearly seen from the photos.

Five top-tier actresses including Zhang Ziyi, Zhao Yanzi, Zhou Gongzi, Fan Xiaopang, and Li Lianhua and Huang Xiaoming stood on the stage for photos.

Fan Xiaopang was on one side, the other four were on one side, with Huang Xiaoming in the middle.

It’s easy to imagine that the headline of the next day’s media would be: “Charity Night, Fatty Fan was excluded.”

No matter how much she was excluded, Fan Xiaopang was not afraid at all. She had a smile on her face and was confident and outspoken. Although she was not the center, she was the best in the whole show.

In fact, we can't blame everyone else. Fan Xiaopang is too pretentious. Just look at the announcements she has made in the past. None of these have not been outshined by her.

But despite his actions, he does have the ability.

After Zhang Chen's training, Fan Xiaopang's fashion sense has greatly improved.

Now she is definitely the most capable female star in the Chinese-speaking world.

If she wanted to steal the limelight, no one could stop her.

In terms of appearance, she really beats everyone present.

Just like Zhang Chen said, the only one who can compete with her in terms of appearance is Da Meiyu.

Da Meiyuan still has the advantage because of her temperament.

There were flashes of swords and sabers on the stage, while Da Tiantian was enjoying the feast below.

Jingtian can now be called Da Tiantian.

She is the only female lead in the "Hurricane" series, and she also has her own female-led movie "Crocodile Storm", and she is considered a big name in the entertainment industry.

The most important thing is that she has a strong background and doesn't need to give face to anyone.

Accompanying her is Yang Mi.

Once encountering such a public occasion, Yang Xiaomi will automatically upgrade to Da Mi Mi.

Yang Mi is already a top star in the TV circle, but unfortunately, she has no status in the circle. When she stands next to these movie stars, she naturally feels inferior.

If you have low self-esteem, you should find a circle of your own.

So Da Mi Mi and Da Tian Tian got together.

The same goes for others. Zhao Yanzi, Liu Jialin, and Wang Fei are in the same group. Li Lianhua and Deng Wendi have a great conversation. These two people are together again just like they did in their previous life.

Mr. Zhou doesn't hang out in the female circle, he hangs out in the male circle, and is on good terms with many male celebrities.

Fan Xiaopang is unique. No one gets close to her, and she doesn't get close to anyone either. It seems like she is feeling lonely at the top.

When it came to the auction, everyone rushed to bid.

Zhang Chen reminded all the female celebrities who had relationships with him to spend money and not to be labeled as freeloaders.

Su Mang is a very sinister woman.

The item provided by Zhang Chen is the mecha design manuscript of "Pacific Rim".

I was planning to buy it myself, but I didn't expect it to be snatched up like crazy.

Many people want to be associated with Zhang Chen. If they take pictures of his items, wouldn't that give them a reason to get to know him?
But it’s useless, Zhang Chen has a flower-guarding angel!
One is Fan Xiaopang and the other is Da Tiantian.

Fan Xiaopang wants to clear out the emperor's surroundings and not give any bitch the chance to get close to Zhang Chen.

Da Tiantian really doesn't give face to anyone.

Generally, female celebrities will not follow the offer when they see their seniors or big names making the offer. They say it is to help others achieve their goal, but in fact, they just don’t want to be hated.

But Da Tiantian doesn't care about that.

I just make an offer.

If you don't agree, then surpass me.

Anyway, it’s not your own money that you are spending.

If looks could kill, Da Tiantian would have been pierced by thousands of arrows. In the end, even Fan Xiaopang was defeated. She spent her own money, so of course she couldn't win.

In the end, the "Pacific Rim" mecha design manuscript was bought back by Da Tiantian for 82 yuan.

Da Tiantian immediately became the focus of the whole audience, and even Da Mi Mi next to her felt a little guilty, afraid of hurting her by mistake.

You must look carefully, I am Da Mi Mi and she is Da Tian Tian, ​​although we are both older, but she is older than me.

After the dinner, Zhang Chen called a few people he knew to go to a food stall.

This was what everyone had agreed on before. Everyone knew that it was impossible to eat a full meal at this kind of dinner.

Dong Jianqiang was full of energy. He just took advantage of the heat of the charity dinner to announce to the media that "Taken 2" will be released during the Lunar New Year. Come and fight if you don't agree~
This year's Lunar New Year box office had only influential films like If You Are the One and Mei Lanfang, but no action films of the same type.

Actually, there is nothing to be afraid of.

"Hurricane 2" has been completed. Everyone here has seen the finished film, and the quality is excellent.

Although it is limited by a large framework, the style remains consistent with the previous film, and even with a change of director, the quality of the film remains good.

Abu is captured, Lao Chen and Brian break into the prison to try to rescue him.

Various famous scenes~
"Extraction 2" prison battle;
"Dragon Agents" tanks shoot down planes;

The long train shot in “Extraction 2”;

Mission: Impossible 6: The motorcycle chase in Rome;
the machine gun fire in Den of Thieves;
This movie is all about adrenaline, it's guaranteed to make you scream.

As soon as the news that the film will be released during the Lunar New Year holiday is released tomorrow, every male aged 16-45 will have to buy a ticket, otherwise you won’t know how to brag to others during the New Year.

"There's wine but no girls. This wine is not good enough..."

Dong Jianqiang always feels like something is missing when he brags.

At this moment, a voice behind him said, "I'm coming, I'm coming..."

It’s Yang Xiaomi.

Women are different from men. After the banquet, they have to change their clothes, which wastes a lot of time.

Yang Xiaomi squeezed out a spot next to Zhang Chen.

No one took it seriously.

It would be abnormal not to stick to Zhang Chen.

"What did you say?"

"Brother Dong was complaining that he had wine but no girls, but unexpectedly a girl appeared..."

"Hahaha~"

Everyone laughed.

Yang Xiaomi didn't mind. Men are all like this.

"Come here, Director Yang, I'll toast you. I'll need your care later. If there's anything inappropriate in my words, just say it..."

Yang Xiaomi took the initiative to raise her glass, and Yang Qing was caught off guard and was a little at a loss what to do.

He raised the wine glass and clinked it with Yang Xiaomi, who drank it all in one gulp.

Beijing girls are all very cool~
The crowd applauded.

Big Mi Mi smiled.

Although Yang Qing is just a director who has no works yet, Yang Xiaomi is already a successful actor.

But a director is a director, and his ecological niche is naturally higher than that of an actor.

What's more, all the people at this table are directors.

Yang Xiaomi had to do it even if it was just for show.

The topic revolved around her: "How is the filming of "Palace" going?"

"It will take about a month to wrap up~"

Yang Xiaomi smiled apologetically at Yang Qing, who quickly said, "It's okay, it's okay, there's still enough time..."

"I came back specifically to attend the charity night, and I have to catch a plane back tomorrow morning..."

In fact, the filming of "Palace" is very intense at this stage.

Yu Zheng was determined to release the film before "Startling by Each Step" and was very strict with the production schedule.

This time it was the Bazaar Charity Night, and he knew it was very important to the female star, so he approved two days of leave.

At this time, another female voice sounded from behind: "Sorry, I'm late~"

It’s Fat Fan.

Fan Xiaopang saw Yang Xiaomi sitting on the left side of Zhang Chen from a distance, and alarm bells started ringing in his heart.

It is difficult to guard against domestic thieves.

Unexpectedly, while blocking those bitches at the charity night, the crystal was almost stolen.

After saying that, she had already squeezed out a spot on Zhang Chen's right side: "What are you guys talking about?"

Exactly the same as what Yang Xiaomi did just now.

"Nothing, speaking of Yang Xiaomi's filming of "Palace", I have to rush back to the set tomorrow morning..."

"Xiao Mi, I heard that you are going to be the heroine of a romance movie soon, congratulations~"

Yang Xiaomi rolled her eyes in her heart, Xiaomi, you are Xiaomi, your whole family is Xiaomi!

But on the surface, he still had to give Fan Xiaopang a loving hug.

If he wasn't an actor, I wouldn't be able to tell any clues at all.

People who don’t know them might think they are such good sisters, but in fact, they are both bullying each other in their hearts.

After the hug, Fat Fan picked up a bottle of beer on the ground, opened it, and poured himself a glass.

"Director Guo Fan, please take good care of Gravity~"

Guo Fan was also stunned, but immediately said: "Sister Bingbing, don't joke, you are almost the only one who takes care of me..."

He still had some idea in his mind. He knew the other person's status and his own, so he just listened to the polite words.

Fan Xiaopang smiled and said, "I'm not kidding. Director Zhang said that if I perform well in Gravity, I might win an award. So I have to ask Director Guo to set high standards and strict requirements for me..."

"Sister Bingbing, you are too polite. Sister Bingbing is very dedicated. I will definitely give my best as well. Let's work together and try to make a classic..."

After that, they both drank it all.

There were cheers all around.

"Guo Fan, you are really ambitious. You want to create a classic..."

Ning Hao joked with a smile.

"Of course I am. After all, I was brought up by Director Zhang. Besides, Director Lu has set a good example. If I am too bad, wouldn't that be embarrassing for Director Zhang?"

Guo Fan laughed it off.

After all, she is the industrial Daji, very talkative, and everyone is familiar with her.

Yang Qing looked at Guo Fan with envy.

When working in Xingchen Entertainment, he has two deepest feelings:
1. Zhang Chen really gave me a chance.

2. It is important to follow the right boss.

Lu Yang made his debut with Zhang Chen. He worked as an assistant director on two films and was then directly promoted to director, directing "Kowloon Walled City", "The Man from Lonely Place", and then "Taken 2".

Guo Fan is also Zhang Chen's assistant director, but his experience is completely different.

Both films he participated in were Hollywood A-level productions, and his first film as a director was also a collaboration with Hollywood.

"Gravity", a collaboration with Warner Bros., had an investment of 7000 million US dollars, equivalent to 5.6 million RMB, and the female lead is still Fan Xiaopang.

It's equivalent to the top configuration right from the start.

In comparison, my luck is much worse.

He was Lu Yang's assistant director, and the company gave him an opportunity, but it was only a 500 million investment for "Lottery".

However, the company also provided help in other aspects. Han Geng performed for free, and Yang Xiaomi only charged a friendly price.

Zhang Chen also promised that as long as "The Lottery" did not lose money, he would be allowed to direct "Lost on Journey".

Lu Yang helped to inquire about it and found out that "Lost on Journey" is another series.

Insufficient than above, more than below.

Yang Qing was already very satisfied, at least he had the opportunity to direct.

Compared to the treatment he received in other crews before, Star Entertainment really gave him a chance.

As for whether it will lose money, haha, how could it be possible to lose money~
As long as it's labeled as Star Entertainment, even if the movie turns out to be a piece of shit, the box office will still be over 2000 million.

This is the confidence of the country's top film and television company.

In other film and television companies, a director would be called a big name if the box office exceeds 100 million.

Xingchen Entertainment, if you don’t have a work that has earned over 100 million yuan, you would be embarrassed to agree if someone asks you to be a director.

Ning Hao laughed heartlessly. Zhang Chen frowned: "Don't just talk about us. Tell me about yourself. Do you have any movie you want to shoot? Are you going to just rest like this..."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Ning Hao.

Ning Hao scratched his head: "It's not like I'm taking a break, I have some ideas~"

"Then tell me~"

"I was thinking, didn't our company buy the copyright of "Ghost Blows Out the Light"? I want to shoot that..."

"You want to film Ghost Blows Out the Light?"

"Hmm~"

Ning Hao nodded: "I think this story is very interesting. Once it is filmed, it will be the mainland's 'Indiana Jones Trilogy'..."

Zhang Chen shook his head: "I'm afraid not for the time being, at least not now."

Dong Jianqiang also said: "This review won't pass~"

Ning Hao: "Even The Mummy passed the review~"

Zhang Chen shook his head: "The Mummy is a foreign film, and The Mummy 3 has also been banned..."

"But the reason is not feudal superstition. The official explanation is that it vilifies Chinese historical figures..."

Ning Hao picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp with a somewhat dejected look.

Zhang Chen comforted him, "Don't worry, I've asked Third Master to help test the attitude of the higher-ups. Maybe in a couple of days the review standards will be relaxed and we'll be able to shoot..."

Ning Hao still didn't say anything, Zhang Chen said: "Well, our company is cooperating with South Korea's CJ to make a zombie movie. If you are interested, you can use this zombie movie as a transition..."

"Zombie movie?" Ning Hao suddenly became interested.

"Yes, it's a Sino-Korean co-production. Whether it can be released in China depends on the scale of your filming. It's a good opportunity for you to practice..."

"Yeah~Okay~"

Ning Hao only considered for a few seconds before accepting the job.

(End of this chapter)