New Age Artists

Chapter 383 Don’t bother me with trivial matters, Big Sister of the Entertainment Industry (23)
Shen Santong remembered that the other party had a husband, Mr. Yi.

Feeling that the person coming is not kind,
No minotaurs!
Bottom line!

The bottom line must not be crossed!
Director Chen glanced at Liu Jialing and laughed, "Our greatest director in film history has acted like an emperor."

Speaking of the emperor, Shen Santong was no longer sleepy: "Who can compare to Teacher Chen in this regard?"

Shen Santong immediately said: "The trouble of the Qing Dynasty is not outside, but in the court, right here in the Qianqing Palace."

"It's among my own flesh and blood, the princes and ministers. If we are a little rotten here, the whole Qing Dynasty will be rotten."

"If all of you rot, people from all over the Qing Dynasty will rise up and leave us dead without a burial place."

Shen Santong laughed and said, "The screenwriter wrote the lyrics only one day before filming, and Teacher Chen prepared for 10 minutes before filming. If he didn't think about being an emperor, it would be impossible to get it right in one take."

Director Chen didn't expect Shen Santong to come up with this lyrics, and felt ashamed on the spot: "Wow, your lyrics are not bad either."

Wang Jinghua prepared the banquet.

Let’s talk about the weather. It’s snowing every day recently, especially in the south.

Shen Santong shared some knowledge: "Warm and humid air from the south and cold air from the north meet in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, forming heavy precipitation."

"At the same time, the stability of the atmospheric circulation makes the rain and snow weather continue, so there is a large area of ​​rain and snow."

Liu Jialing admired and said: "Director Shen is really a genius, he even knows about astronomical phenomena."

Shen Santong had heard similar words several times, and said bluntly: "I checked the weather forecast."

Director Chen Ming said, "I heard that you talked to Jiang Wen about the new play. Aren't you afraid that he will compensate you?"

Liu Jialing asked curiously: "What play is it? Is there a role suitable for me? I will act in Director Shen's play even if I lose money."

There really are no secrets in the industry. Shen Santong perfunctorily said, "With Jiang Wen's speed, we'll be thankful if we can start filming next year."

After three rounds of drinks, Director Chen ate a peanut and asked a question: "If Red Cliff really collides with Wu Yusen, it will be too tragic."

Liu Jialing didn't say anything and just listened quietly.

This news is also high-level news for her.

Her husband played Zhou Yu in Wu Yusen's version of "Red Cliff"!
Shen Sandong said: "I approved the project of Red Cliff first, and Director Wu wanted to snatch it away."

"If he fails to snatch it, he will also make one for himself. Can two projects of this level be established?"

"I disagreed at the time because I wanted to take care of my fellow Hong Kong Islanders. I withdrew and requested that his film be released at the same time as mine."

Liu Jialing could feel the blood and gore just by thinking about it.

Shen Santong's position was unstable back then, not like it is now.

The "Red Cliff" project was protected only by daring to fight and fight, and never retreating despite media and variety shows making statements and bombarding.

If we can’t hold on, this project will most likely not be saved.

Liu Jialing asked: "Why do we have to start at the same time? Isn't it better to start at different times?"

Shen Santong said: "For a Western-style costume blockbuster, if no tricks are used, the box office ceiling is 200 million."

"My Red Cliff is going to break through the history of film. This is my first time directing a blockbuster film. Its box office potential is different from that of small and medium-sized productions."

"If Wu Yusen's film is released first, the subject matter of Red Cliff will be terrible. I don't even need to read the script for a person to play Zhuge Liang. It's absolutely nonsense."

"It must have had a bad influence on my Red Cliff."

"If I go on stage later, I'll be using my Red Cliff to advertise for him. Why? Because he's so handsome?"

Liu Jialing was so shocked that she was speechless and didn't know what to say.

Shen Santong is too confident.

That was Wu Yusen, he didn't take it seriously at all.

Director Chen had memorized many of Shen Santong's opinions, and used them very well, with good responses. He said thoughtfully: "You have laid the groundwork very deep. You were not optimistic about Western-style costume blockbusters from the beginning of the project, right?"

"We have been emphasizing Chinese-style period films. For the past two or three years, we have been saying that they are different from the period films of the past."

Director Chen felt that it was no coincidence that Shen Santong was able to come out of this.

He is brave and resourceful. If they were to collide at the same time, he felt that Wu Yusen would not be able to hold on.

Wang Jinghua was anxious.

After several glances, Director Chen was still reluctant to bring up the topic of "The Empire Strikes Back". She knew that Director Chen was unwilling to speak.

It was at her request that Director Chen call her in the afternoon.

If it were her, she wouldn't be sure to make an appointment with Shen Santong.

Wang Jinghua changed jobs from Huayi, and more than two years have passed. She is still the same as before, but Shen Santong is no longer the same Shen Santong.

It is not easy to meet Shen Santong nowadays, especially with a purpose.

I was discussing a play in the morning, and the relevant parties came to me in the afternoon. Who would believe me if I said I had no interest in it?
In other words, Director Chen was able to rely on his personal relationship to get Shen Santong over, but he was just an invitation.

Wang Jinghua talked about the purpose of today: "I heard that Director Xu is going to shoot "Detective Dee" and Director Chen is going to be the producer?"

Liu Jialing praised: "It will definitely be a big hit."

Shen Santong knew it was about the movie before he came: "I plan to ask Teacher Chen to play Di Renjie. The other roles will be decided by the project team. I'll ask them not to bother me about trivial matters."

Wang Jinghua was shocked!
Liu Jialing was also shocked!

Don’t bother me with trifles!
Director Xu Ke, producer Shen Santong, an investment of 100 million, and I heard that new technologies are also being developed. Is this a small matter?
This is the top project!
But when Shen Santong said it, it sounded quite ordinary and natural.

Director Chen has worked with Shen Santong before and knows very well how busy he is and what his personality is like.

If Wang Jinghua hadn't begged him, he wouldn't have wanted to make the call at all.

Shen Santong is indeed polite in calling Mr. Chen "Teacher", but he would be wrong if he took advantage of this to gain upper hand.

The first sentence "behead" when meeting someone can be taken as a joke or as a warning.

Shen Santong is currently the only director who gives him the leading role in a blockbuster movie.

As for that group of people in Hong Kong, he was given a small, dispensable role in Infernal Affairs 3.

Wu Yusen was determined not to use him in "Red Cliff", and if he was used, it would only be a small role, serving as a sedan chair for Hong Kong and Taiwan.

If they want a major role, they want him to publicly bow to Hong Kong and Taiwan. It is clear that there is no room for negotiation.

He enjoyed playing Cao Cao in "Red Cliff" and making a cameo appearance in "The Shallows".

Even if it's just a cameo, it's very meaningful.

The salary is only part of it. Acting in such blockbusters will help improve his overall value.

In terms of endorsements, social status and so on.

Even without mentioning the benefits, it feels good just from the perspective of self-esteem.

Director Chen boasts of his ability and acting skills, but he has no opportunities.

He values ​​his friendship with Shen Santong, the number one connection in the film industry.

He also knew that he was chosen to be the protagonist of "Detective Dee". Shen Santong rejected Liu Dehua and Liang Jiahui and made the final decision himself.

It's really not worth it to let him waste his friendship with Shen Santong again.

After all, he had no favor towards Shen Santong.

It would be too greedy to ask for help when you already have the protagonist.

The phone rang, Director Chen picked up the phone and suddenly became anxious: "I'm eating outside, I'll go back after I'm done."

Shen Santong asked, "What's the matter, Teacher Chen?"

Director Chen said with a painful look on his face: "It was cold and the ground was slippery, and an elderly person at home fell down."

Shen Santong took a deep breath and said, "This is not a trivial matter. Don't delay it."

Director Chen acted naturally: "Okay, I'll rush over. It's my treat today. You guys take your time eating."

Having said that, he got up and left in a hurry, regardless of Wang Jinghua's wink.

Call someone over for Wang Jinghua. He has already tried his best, so there is no need for anything else.

After Director Chen left, Shen Santong didn't want to stay: "That's all for today. We'll meet again tomorrow."

After finally making an appointment with him, Wang Jinghua couldn't let him run away.

He first locked the door with one hand, then moved over to block Shen Santong: "Do you think Jialing is suitable for the role of Wu Zetian in Detective Dee? Teacher Chen also needs an actress with the aura to stand up to the role."

Wang Jinghua and Liu Jialing held him up on the left and right.

Shen Santong took a breath of cold air!
Of the two, Wang Jing is forty and looks pretty good, while Liu Jialing is forty-three and looks even better.

But add one dollar and eighty-three.

They are all very direct. The big sisters in the entertainment industry are really open-minded.

Shen Santong was not so hungry that he would do anything.

run!
(End of this chapter)