New Age Artists

Chapter 601: Cracks, a different art film

As soon as the tea party ended, the news spread.

Zhang Weiping was furious when he learned about this from a reporter he was familiar with.

Zhang Weiping is aware that he has made contributions to the development of Chinese films.

Without him, Zhang Yimou would not have been able to make "Hero".

Without him, the cinema model will not change. No matter how high the movie box office sales are, the money will not go to the production company, but will be divided among the cinemas in each province.

And they keep trying to find ways to increase their share.

Zhang Weiping has the capital to be arrogant.

Shen Santong was just a junior, yet he dared to cause trouble for him again and again.

He really hates Shen Santong.

He was the first to start the trend of movie hype in mainland China.

You can say anything, stir up trouble, stir up anything, stir up anything in any way, as long as there is space and a topic, you can say anything and market anything.

In front of Shen Santong, Zhang Weiping's proud hype techniques seemed clumsy.

Every time a movie is released, Shen Santong always stirs up a public opinion storm.

Zhang Weiping analyzed that this was only possible because Shen Santong was the director.

This is what Zhang Weiping lacks the most, and it is also the source of his inner fear.

With the development of the film industry, capital is no longer scarce, but people who can produce high-quality films are even more scarce.

The greatest disgust is among one's own kind.

Zhang Weiping was able to maintain basic decency when facing a super-enhanced version of himself as there was no conflict of interest.

Interests conflicted, and emotions could no longer be suppressed.

"How dare he! How dare he!"

Zhang Weiping hasn't yet pursued Shen Santong's case for humiliating him, but the other party has become even more unscrupulous.

At this moment, Zhang Weiping had completely forgotten about the "Curse of the Golden Flower" project. He owed Shen Santong a favor, and he also had other purposes in visiting the set of "Zhu Xian".

He just felt that Shen San had passed the line.

After being angry, Zhang Weiping calmed down.

He was even more angry that Shen Santong mentioned Feng Xiaogang in front of Zhang Yimou.

Xiao Gangpao made a fortune from Huayi's listing, and he returned by changing jobs in his early years, and his relationship with Huayi changed from passive to active.

This is what makes Zhang Weiping most angry and afraid!

In the past two years, he could feel that he was losing Zhang Yimou.

With Zhang Yimou, he dares to compete with theaters and everyone else.

Without Zhang Yimou, no one would care about him.

The more he felt he was about to lose, the tighter Zhang Weiping held on.

Anyone who might affect his ability to control Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly his enemy.

While Zhang Weiping was thinking, someone knocked on the door.

Then Zhang Yimou walked in followed by Fu Lulu.

Seeing Zhang Yimou coming over, Zhang Weiping immediately changed his expression and said with a smile: "The Oscars have started sending out nomination ballots. We have a great chance this year."

His heart was filled with rage, but his face was as calm as a lake.

Zhang Weiping has a great psychological advantage over Zhang Yimou.

"Hey." Zhang Yimou simply responded, with no change in the wrinkles on his face, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Fu Lulu yelled, "Boss Zhang, don't talk about the Oscars! Now even Shen Santong can bully our Director Zhang, right? You don't allow others to invest in movies, you should take care of this matter!"

Zhang Weiping was impatient and didn't even have a name: "Do you have the right to speak here? Get out!"

"I'm following Director Zhang, it's none of your business!" Fu Lulu sneered.

Zhang Weiping looked at Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou was still the same, just lowering his head.

Seeing this, Zhang Weiping actually smiled inwardly.

It's a good thing that Zhang Yimou is still the same.

On one hand, I feel jealous when I see others making money, but on the other hand, I just can't open my mouth.

As long as Zhang Yimou doesn't speak for himself, Zhang Weiping will be able to continue to control Zhang Yimou.

It's no use having other people speak for you.

Zhang Yimou has the affectation common among artists in his character. He is always unwilling to clarify the interests directly, as he thinks it is vulgar and beneath his dignity.

"The investment amount is not enough, I can think of a way." "Are the costs of marketing really that high?" Use hints, indirect reminders, and indirect ways to ask for benefits.

They want a share of the film's revenue, but they can't explain it clearly, as they feel it goes against art and dignity.

Zhang Weiping really likes this kind of personality.

If Zhang Yimou is determined to break off relations with him to get benefits, he really has no good solution.

This kind of hope is placed on him, hoping that he can understand one's own efforts and hard work, and then "come to his senses" and pay more compensation.

Zhang Wei’s comment is so hilarious, this character is so adorable.

He pretended to be confused about this.

"The competition between our film and Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is at a critical juncture, and we cannot have any negative news at this time. Shen Santong's words are only circulated within the industry and have not been made public. We cannot intensify the conflict."

Zhang Wei commented: "This matter is quite sensitive. I am actively communicating with the other party. We must have only one voice on our side. Be careful in what you say and do, pay attention to the risks of public opinion, and do not publish anything recklessly."

Fu Lulu immediately retorted: "What's the logic? He comes to mess with us, and we can't say anything?"

Zhang Weiping was too lazy to explain. He believed that Zhang Yimou knew the whole story.

Some things are meaningless if they are not weighed, but if they are weighed, we should discuss them based on the facts.

As for the problems with "The Flowers of War", both the producer and the director knew very well that they could not discuss them openly.

"Listen to what Mr. Zhang has to say." Zhang Yimou also knew that there were some things he could do but could not say.

Zhang Weiping sensed Zhang Yimou's distance from him from the way he addressed him, and smiled: "Brother, just wait and see. I'll briefly tell you three moves."

"Shen Santong's words didn't really offend us. According to him, the film industry is just getting started, and those who started earlier in culture and writing already have a special interest group."

"In the beginning, we received external support in the form of resources. As the domestic economy developed, the market became larger and larger, and we were able to support ourselves, but we were still affected by external factors."

"What he said was right. It is unwise to offend people because it is right."

"You don't respect your predecessors. New Picture has contributed to the development of the film industry. Shen Santong developed on this basis. When you drink the water, you not only forget the well digger, but also scold him. This is called injustice."

"The performance of 'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate' is not as good as 'The Flowers of War'. As the head of Santong Entertainment, he has occupied a large market share, but he is still not satisfied and has no generosity or willingness to share. He speaks out like a man who cannot afford to lose. This is unkind."

"He also has other scandals. Brother, do you still not trust me? I will make him pay for his nonsense."

When Zhang Yimou heard the word "stealing life", his eyes moved: "Let's do it this way for now. I hope Oscar will have a good result."

After leaving Zhang Weiping with nothing again, Fu Lulu couldn't help but complain, "You should have used this to make trouble just now. Does the promotion of "The Flowers of War" require so much money? Zhang Weiping made so much money, and he took it all for himself."

Fu Lulu is really anxious.

Zhang Yimou was Zhang's exclusive editor during his art film period, but he stopped collaborating when he started making commercial films. However, starting with "Supermarket", he was recruited by Shen Santong and now has a net worth of tens of millions.

People in the team are tempted because the salary gap is too big.

Zhang Yimou himself could accept working for Zhang Weiping, but his team members found it difficult to accept.

Many people are saying that if they produce a box-office hit for Santong Entertainment, they are guaranteed a lifetime of income, but there is no money to be made following Director Zhang.

People often go to Santong Entertainment. If this continues, the team will disband.

"I know, I know." Zhang Yimou murmured to himself.

He had suffered so much and taken so many detours in his life. After he was initially angry about Shen Santong's criticism, he was no longer so angry.

The relationship with Zhang Weiping is something that must be dealt with.

How could Zhang Yimou not see the great development of the entertainment industry? If he worked in Santong Entertainment or Huayi, even if he worked alone, he would be worth billions now, right?

Zhang Weiping treated him as a cash cow, but refused to share the profits, and even treated him as his private property.

From home, with his team, and outside
Zhang Yimou was hesitating. He could understand the threat implied in Zhang Wei's comments. If he could deal with Shen Santong, he could naturally deal with him as well.

Moreover, Zhang Weiping is a big mouth and he will brag about the good things he has done. Besides, "Hero" could not have been filmed without Zhang Weiping.

"Maybe, I'm not a brave person." Zhang Yimou was a little envious of Shen Santong.

He can't take revenge with pleasure.

He looked down on people like Jiang Wen, but Shen Santong had indeed made a name for himself.

"You will always be in my eyes." Fu Lulu comforted.

Shanghai.

Han Han's father Han Jun looked outside the house.

In Shanghai at the end of December, the temperature was still high and it started to rain.

"It's going to rain, so the windows should be closed and clothes should be put away, even if they are indoors. If you don't put them away, you have to wait for a sunny day, otherwise they will inevitably get damp."

"Child, you must be smart and know how to read the weather. There is no benefit in going against God."

Han Renjie taught his son earnestly.

Click publish on the last of the three articles.

In this way, a total of three articles were published on the 23rd, 24th and 26th.

Han Jun helped his son remove the thorns on his path little by little.

In the future, it can be said that the young man was pushed onto the stage by booksellers. He was ignorant and therefore enthusiastic about politics. He had an arrogant personality. He was promoted by some people as the reincarnation of Lu Xun and was used as a gun by the West.

That is why they over-advocate to the outside world, are prejudiced and ignorant about their own history, and lead countless young people into ideological confusion.

Han Han is also a victim.

Even if Shen Santong did not ask for it, all Koreans would do so.

Stains must be washed before going to the countertop.

It would have been difficult, but as long as someone criticized fiercely, because the person criticizing was too rebellious, it would cause their own son to appear normal and gentle.

These three articles are a verbal farewell to the past. In the future, I will find an opportunity to delete the entire blog, which will be a denial in action.

Han Renjun, who has worked as an editor for an official newspaper, has his own set of standards for observing the wind direction. No matter what direction the wind blows, in this land, fools will not have the last laugh.

And the timing is very important. In 11, 12, 13, or later, the results of the same thing will be completely different.

Some revolted, some surrendered, and in the end only became prisoners.

Now it can be considered an uprising.

"Dad, will this help?" Han Han was very sensible. He did not resist but asked humbly.

Han Junren said: "It depends on who comes to see it. If it is someone like Shen Santong, he will definitely sneer at it."

He chuckled as he said this: "We are just pasting the article to make it level."

"The gap between different classes, the huge differences in class demands, and the gap between the concepts of seemingly eternal justice words such as freedom and democracy."

"We still criticize, deny, and despise our qualities and habits, but we also make our attitude clear - we won't make trouble."

"That's enough, no more."

Han Junjun said: "All we have to do now is wait."

"Wait?" Han Han was puzzled.

Han Junren said: "Some people cannot tolerate not making trouble, and they will inevitably jump out. After all, we have gained a lot from them. When they come to scold us, the key link will be completed."

“They jump out so you can jump out, too.”

Han Han suddenly realized: "Let the bullets fly for a while?"

Seeing his son say such words, Han Ren was very pleased: "Yes, let the bullets fly for a while."

Han Renjun looked at the private message on his son's Weibo account and pointed to Han Han: "Look."

Han Han took a look and found that several familiar public intellectuals had sent him messages, which generally criticized his statement and believed that vigorous action must be taken rather than surrendering like this.

However, many alternative words are used. Santong Entertainment’s Weibo is strictly managed. Private messages and blog posts with inflammatory nature will not only be blocked, but the account holders will also be punished.

"How should we reply to them?" Han Han asked.

Han Junjun said: "I will go back and forth. Even if they don't criticize you, I will let them criticize you, so that we can burn all the past history in one fire."

"You have done what you can as a father, and the road that needs to be paved has been paved. It is up to you to walk the next step."

"Fortunately, Guo Jingming has found a way again. We don't have to be the first to do so, so we can take the path of successful verification."

"I will go further." Han Han was very confident.

Han Ren thought that it was unexpected that so many people came to protect you, but they were still not as good as Guo Xiaosi who fought alone. However, he was his son, so he smiled and said, "I believe you."

Before I knew it, 11 years had passed and 12 years had arrived.

The remarks made at the tea party spread, and Shen Santong became more and more stressed.

With the strength of Santong Entertainment, it is enough to protect one party, but it is more of a mental pressure.

Fortunately, this year's Spring Festival is on January 1, and the Gregorian New Year and the lunar New Year are squeezed into one month. Shen Santong is very busy and has no energy to pay attention to the messy noises.

1 month 3 day.

Shen Santong participated in an exclusive interview event organized by Weibo.

Communicate directly with your audience.

Shen Santong likes this model very much.

The host Liu Yan asked: "Director Shen, it's an honor to interview you. We will randomly select questions to ask. The first question is why your movie is not on the Spring Festival schedule this year?"

There were two dramas released by Santong Entertainment during the Spring Festival, one was "Lost in Tokyo" directed by Xu Zheng, and the other was "Zhao Zilong" starring Wu Jing. Shen Santong Movie was absent.

"I have to give others a chance too." Shen Santong made a joke, then said seriously, "Among the dramas I have on hand, only The Mysterious City has completed post-production."

The company hoped that "The Lost Tomb" could be released during the Spring Festival, but Shen Santong refused.

Liu Yan was curious: "Why not?"

Shen Santong is warming up for his own movie. If it can't be released during the Spring Festival, he can only wait for the summer vacation. Warming up half a year in advance is also warming up: "The Mysterious City is positioned as a fantasy treasure hunting theme, and it doesn't have the tomb-robbing atmosphere of the original novel."

"But the original novel is a tomb-raiding novel after all, so it's not a good idea to release it on the first day of the Lunar New Year."

Movies are different from writing. The scope of writing can be relaxed, and this is even more so for traditional literature, but movies require a lot of consideration.

Tomb robbing cannot be presented publicly, so even after a tomb robbing movie is successful, it still has flaws and can be easily ruined.

Therefore, the movie "The Lost Tomb" is different from the original novel, focusing on exploration and treasure hunting rather than tomb robbing.

It won't be released during the Spring Festival. As he said, the first day of the New Year is not a good start, as it's a good omen for the beginning of the year.

Liu Yan praised: "Director Shen has always valued the audience's opinions."

I asked some questions related to "Zhu Xian" and then someone who obviously wanted to watch the fun: "Some netizens asked what you think of the Oscars? There is still a week left before the Oscar nominations. Do you think "The Flowers of War" has a chance to win?"

"This question is a bit confusing." Shen Santong laughed: "Who knows whether I will win the award or not? The Oscars are not run by my family."

"But I can share some of my thoughts. One of the winners of last year's Oscars, Black Swan, tells the story of a senior ballet dancer who finds herself trapped in a competition with another dancer. As a major performance approaches, many troubles intensify."

"Another winner, Tom Hopper's The King's Speech, tells the story of Albert, Duke of York, and his friendship with speech therapist Lionel Logue as he works to cure his stutter."

“After ascending the throne, he overcame his psychological barriers with the help of Roger and gave an inspiring speech at the outbreak of World War II.”

"Did you find anything in common?" Shen Santong asked Liu Yan.

Liu Yan thought for a moment: "They all have elements of inspiration and self-defeat?"

"Yes." Shen Santong felt that the other party not only had big breasts, but also had brains: "The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, The Godfather, etc. We don't care about the original prototypes or anything else. Just watching the movies, they are not popcorn, they have a certain literary and artistic nature."

"And they all have something beautiful at their core, overcoming oneself, family, and so on."

"In contrast to our films, a very important feature of art films is that they are not beautiful. They only have destructive elements, but no elements that make people love them."

(End of this chapter)