I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 232: Everyone flees when disaster strikes~~~
"Zhang Weiping needs a lot of money now. His sentence now depends on replenishing the funds!"

"The more you make up, the less you will be sentenced!"

"..."

Pang Liwei was saying that she had actually been looking for people from relevant departments to inquire about the matter these days.

Moreover, she also asked about Zhang Yimou's additional payment of fines, and it was quite a lot, at least more than 500 million.

Zhang Yimou cannot afford this money at the moment and can only borrow from others.

"That's fine. How much does Jinling cost?"

Chen Jin said this softly, Zhang Yimou was stunned for a moment, and Zhang Mo also seemed to be meeting Chen Jin for the first time.

agreed?
Is it so straightforward?

In fact, Chen Jin wanted to pretend, but after thinking about it, she felt that it was unnecessary and she could also ask Zhang Yimou to do her a favor.

The main thing is that for Chen Jin, this money will not bankrupt him. It should be easier for him to make money than others. At worst, he can buy some Moutai stocks to make up for his losses.

Investing is definitely risky, but he still wants to give it a try when it comes to investing in "Jinling".

"The current investment has basically been made, and the corresponding accounts are all there, mainly for the expenses of the post-production crew!"

"The actors and staff have all been paid!"

"It's mainly Bale, with a salary of 500 million US dollars!"

This money is the bulk of the money at the moment.

Chen Jin was stunned: "How much more? 500 million?"

“Isn’t it eight digits?”

"Yes, eight digits. Isn't that eight digits when converted into RMB?"

Chen Jin: “…”

Zhang Weiping, you are really good at playing word games. People all over the country thought that Bale’s salary was an eight-digit US dollar, and it was not 1000 million, but 2000 million!
Because Bale's salary in North America is about this price, and he also comes with dividends.

Unexpectedly, this eight-digit number is less than 3500 million RMB.

The current exchange rate between the US dollar and the RMB is around 1-6.5.

Compared with Bale's current worth, this 500 million US dollars is definitely a bargain.

“Friendship price!”

Zhang Yimou said, pursing his lips, with a sigh on his face: "Universal has always cooperated with me. Mr. Xiong's wife, who you met last time, is one of the investors of Universal Asia Pacific!"

"China Film Group also made a great effort in this process, mainly to promote this film internationally!"

"But now... there are so many obstacles. I need to tell you about this!"

Zhang Yimou did not want to hide it: "Hollywood Columbia and MGM have Japanese financial groups behind them, which have been putting pressure on theaters and domestic investors. President Jiang and Universal withdrew their investment for this reason!"

“This movie may not even sell for a good price overseas!”

Zhang Yimou raised his head and looked at Chen Jin deeply.

Chen Jin understood what this meant: "It's okay, everything depends on human effort!"

According to the original timeline, "The Flowers of War" was released overseas earlier than in China; Sony Pictures, oh, which is now two of the Big Eight in Hollywood, Columbia and MGM could not resist it.

In the end, they could only resort to the trick that foreigners have always used - the media.

Overseas media outlets have been smearing the company, with negative articles flooding the market.

Ultimately, the film's overseas box office was not ideal, with the global total taking in less than 300 million US dollars.

In North America, the film was only shown in three theaters with 3 screens, but it still grossed over 30.

You have to know that there are currently more than 29000 screens and more than 13000 theaters in North America; with this comparison, you can imagine how outrageous the box office is.

"Don't be so optimistic!"

Zhang Yimou saw Chen Jin's expression and hurriedly said, "This movie can only be released domestically. It was originally planned to be released during the Lunar New Year holiday this year!"

"But if we keep delaying like this, we may not be in time!"

At present, there is no concept of Spring Festival period in China, and the New Year period is the strongest period; all blockbusters are released at the end of December, so that they can cover the end of Christmas, New Year's Day and the Spring Festival.

"Director Zhang, have you thought about the Spring Festival?"

Chen Jin suddenly wanted to see what these directors thought about the Spring Festival period.

"Spring Festival? What does that mean?"

Sure enough, Zhang Yimou had no idea at all.

The ability of this prophet is indeed powerful. Just like AI and market analysts, neither of them would have thought that during the Spring Festival in 2025, a Chinese movie would set a record of breaking the 100 billion RMB mark in a single global market.

“It will be released during the Spring Festival!”

Chen Jin smiled slightly. Zhang Yimou understood what he said, but he thought Chen Jin must be confused: "Let everyone watch "Jinling" during the Spring Festival?"

"Just give it a try, maybe it will work!"

"Watergate Bridge" is fine.

During the National Day, "Changjin Lake" and "The Volunteer Army" were aired... I cried my eyes out. Christmas was completely ruined by a movie, and Tudou became a hot search for a while.

"There are definitely people who don't watch it. Many people don't like to watch such a heavy movie during the Chinese New Year!"

"But, the meaning is different!"

Chen Jin looked at Zhang Yimou and said calmly, "Director Zhang, you must want as many people as possible to know about this kind of movie!"

“Especially young people!”

"Then the Spring Festival is the most suitable time!"

"Of course, it's too early to say that now!"

"We'll talk about this after we finish filming!"

At the moment, it is definitely not easy to get Zhang Yimou to accept the Spring Festival schedule.

Especially for a movie like this.

But as Chen Jin said, many people will not watch it during the Chinese New Year, but many people will watch it, because people's joys and sorrows are not the same; strictly speaking, everyone only wants to watch comedies during the Lunar New Year period.

But according to the original timeline, "Jinling" had already earned 6 million yuan at the box office during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Many people may know that "The Flowers of War" is about the Nanjing Massacre, but some people went to watch it for Zhang Yimou, the Flowers of War, and Bale.

Only when there is controversy will there be heat, and only when there is heat will people care about this history!

This is the meaning of the movie.

……

"I've checked with the producer!"

Zhang Yimou thought Chen Jin was joking about the Spring Festival schedule, and after thinking for a while, he said to him, "Just over 1 million, including all the expenses in the early stage and later, that is, the cost of production, publicity, etc., China Film can advance the money!"

Zhang Yimou was still thinking about Chen Jin. If it were an ordinary person, the insurance price would definitely be 2 million.

1 million is indeed the limit for the current crew to shoot, and the director's share of income and so on are not taken into account.

In other words, he was purely collaborating with Zhang Weiping and directing this movie for no pay.

At present, Zhang Yimou has indeed not yet realized the dangers of the world and is fully focused on his film career.

Although "The Flowers of War" was the script he had his eyes on, it was promoted by the Film Bureau. During the 08 Olympics, Zhang Yimou saw Yan Geling's book, and the leaders of the Olympic Committee at that time supported him in filming the film.

But the author of the original work has serious issues, so the Film Bureau hopes that Zhang Yimou will find a screenwriter to polish it.

Therefore, the movie "The Flowers of War" underwent major changes.

But even so, the film was criticized by many people when it was released, saying that it exaggerated and glorified Westerners too much; because in Yan Geling's writing, she is a Western-worshiping person, and no matter how the script is changed, the character setting will definitely not change.

The only way to design a perfect Godfather is to be a Western person with complex human nature.

Fortunately, some people knew about Rabe's deeds, which means that there were good people in the West in that environment at that time.

In the worst hell, it is not how kind you are, but whether you still have conscience and humanity. There is no such thing as a simple life.

Therefore, the position that is raised from this perspective is the common values of mankind and has nothing to do with which country the people belong to.

By extension, it means long live the unity of the people of the world!

John Miller was lustful and alcoholic, but he was still a human being who wanted to save students and prostitutes... Even if he had some ulterior motive, at least he did not make things worse!

Another important point is that Zhang Yimou also wants to win an Oscar!

This is his current obsession.

I just didn't expect that I couldn't bear the daily life.

"Okay, when will the handover take place?"

Chen Jin didn't say anything nonsense. The filming of "Jinling" really couldn't be delayed any longer: "The crew should start work as soon as possible!"

"Ok!"

"Definitely as soon as possible!"

Zhang Yimou's anxious heart suddenly relaxed a lot at this moment.

Chen Jin's move was like timely assistance, helping him a lot.

1 million, anyone would need to think for a while, but I didn't expect him to agree without even thinking about it.

Just for this reason, Zhang Yimou was extremely grateful to Chen Jin in his heart.

But he was not good at expressing himself, so he could only rub his hands and keep it in his heart.

But Pang Liwei looked at him, then at Zhang Mo, and then said, "Zhang Jing is definitely no problem, but how do we delay her?"

"Director Zhang, did I say that?"

Pang Liwei sought Zhang Yimou's opinion. Zhang Yimou was not afraid of exposing his family's dirty laundry and said directly, "There's nothing that can't be said. Chen Jin is not an outsider!"

"?"

Chen Jin looked confused: "Is there anything else?"

"Well, Zhang Jing has something on Director Zhang!"

As she spoke, Pang Liwei told the story of Lao Mouzi's illegitimate child.

Of course Chen Jin knew it, but his acting skills were indeed very good, and Zhang Yimou had no doubt at all about his shocked expression.

"So what we have to do now is to control this woman!"

"Don't let her talk nonsense!"

"At the moment, she will definitely not spend a lot of money if she wants it. She is afraid that Zhang Weiping's money is not enough for her to fill her teeth, and she will have to ask Director Zhang to borrow again..."

"What is the relationship between Zhang Weiping and Zhang Jing?"

Chen Jin suddenly raised his head and asked Zhang Yimou.

Zhang Yimou was still a little stunned.

"Fly when disaster strikes!"

"I guarantee that she will get paid every month. If she is tied to Zhang Weiping, she will also have to go to jail!"

"I guess she really wants to pin the blame on Zhang Weiping for everything!"

Chen Jin's words left Pang Liwei and Zhang Mo completely unable to refute them for a moment.

This is actually very possible.

"Director Zhang's film copyright, this should be able to sell for a lot of money!"

“I’ll buy it all!”

It's definitely a good deal.

Zhang Yimou has so many award-winning films that new media will be able to sell them for a lot of money in the future; and it is a very profitable business. Films like "Hero" and "If You Are the One" are all valuable.

"Since she is paying you in installments, I will pay her in installments too!"

"As long as she still wants money, she will definitely not tell anyone about this. Zhang Weiping may not be able to find someone in prison to do this!"

"Of course, we have to be wary of his assistant Wang Xiaohua, and those actors who were kicked out of Jinling and were bribed by Zhang Weiping!"

"..."

Chen Jin's analysis made the other three people listen very carefully.

"Then we quickly deal with Director Zhang's matter. When the time is right, Director Zhang will announce that he is married and has three children. This is actually nothing. We can find a public relations team to protect him. At most, he will be scolded online, but it won't create public opinion!"

"I'm afraid of being exposed suddenly, a series of online fermentation, and continuous black material throwing dirty water. This is the direction and carnival of the media!"

Finding your own PR team to speak out and leaking information to others are completely different in nature and concept.

Moreover, he is married and has three children, which many people may think is a very normal thing for Zhang Yimou.

These are the basic skills of a Beijing Film Academy director!

Many people in this circle have multiple marriages and many children.

"May I?"

Zhang Yimou actually asked such a stupid question.

"..."

Chen Jin was somewhat convinced.

"I think Xiao Chen's suggestion is good!"

"Keep Zhang Jing calm. She definitely doesn't want to go in with Zhang Weiping. This plan is a good one!"

Pang Liwei had been confused these days, but now after hearing what Chen Jin said, she finally understood: "Director Zhang, this is indeed a time bomb. We need to find a time to make it public to the media!"

"Or it could be exposed unintentionally, and then a voice could be made on Weibo or something like that, it's all fine!"

"It's not a solution to keep dragging it out!"

"Dad, I also think Sister Wei and Chen Jin are right!"

"Auntie Ting definitely doesn't want to keep hiding like this. It's good for everyone if you openly do it. Escaping is definitely not a solution..."

Zhang Mo looked at Zhang Yimou and said, "I can understand you, but you also have to understand your brothers and sisters, and your current wife!"

"When then?"

Zhang Yimou is like a headless fly now, and his brain must be a little out of order.

I guess the only obsession left is the movie "Jinling".

But this stupid look was quite funny, making Chen Jin feel that this old man was also a human being, and a human being with serious flaws.

In certain situations, people's intelligence is indeed reduced.

Especially at this critical juncture.

Zhang Yimou must have been in a complete mess, but luckily there were Pang Liwei and her daughter. If there was no one else, there was no way he would have done anything outrageous.

"It's probably not the right time this year. Let's wait until Jinling is released and before the new movie is ready to be released, and see the reaction of netizens!"

These words were not said by Chen Jin, but by Pang Liwei.

It coincides exactly with Chen Jin!

This is the best time to speak.

"it is good!"

Zhang Yimou responded quickly: "Then I'll prepare!"

What the hell are you preparing for? Do you have to prepare just to make a sound?
One year of preparation?
Chen Jin is too lazy to complain. Can't he just find a public relations team when the time comes?
However, looking at the poor trio in front of him, Chen Jin felt that Zhang Yimou was really shabby. Such a big director didn't even have a public relations staff, let alone a public relations team.

No wonder he can be controlled like this!
Chen Jin's company has already made the move. We should be prepared for the worst!

Without public relations in this circle, it is indeed easy to be tripped up by others!
(End of this chapter)