Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 304 "Nightclub" Shines at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival! First Encounter with the Four Young Masters of Beijing!

No wonder he's a heartthrob!

Having talent makes all the difference; as the saying goes, one is born with a captivating charm.

Ma Xun simply postponed his trip to Sanya.

Chen Hao is sick, so it's only right that he takes care of him for a few more days.

Although Ma Xunlang was heartless, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing while the girl was sickly.

In just a few days, Chen Hao had already mastered a great deal of knowledge.

Ma Xun was quite surprised, and the key point was that he never got tired of playing it.

Of course, with the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in Sanya just around the corner, he, as a key figure, couldn't miss it.

In addition, filming for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" also needs to begin.

Chen Hao is an important character, and Guo Fu is one of the main characters.

Although the opening scene of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" featured a group of children, she still had to go and film them.

In fact, dramas like "The Return of the Condor Heroes" are large-scale productions in the martial arts genre. The biggest challenge in such productions is the cooperation between various units and the allocation of personnel.

Ma Xun is simply too busy right now, and besides, he couldn't possibly keep an eye on this show all the time anyway.

Take Zhang Dahuzi's original "The Return of the Condor Heroes" for example. In fact, Zhang Dahuzi himself never went to the set. The show was filmed for more than half a year, and he probably spent no more than ten days on set.

It was basically all Zhao Jian and Yu Min who were in charge of the production. When they were filming, they were like foremen on a construction site.

Many people may not believe it, but the film and television industry is actually a labor-intensive industry that can create many jobs.

It's just that it's unstable.

This isn't the first time Ma Xun has filmed this kind of movie; he has his own methods.

He created storyboards for some key shots in advance, and this time he even had someone draw them for him.

It's like the storyboards from Hollywood, drawn by professional artists, very beautiful and detailed.

Ma Xun did the same thing this time, also hiring a professional artist.

Then, Ma Xun communicated with our team.

It's much more convenient now. We can have a meeting first, and then we can communicate via email or QQ. We can bring up any new ideas we have.

As for the team... well, it's just Fatty Wang.

Wang Pangzi and Ma Xun have a pretty good working relationship; at least Ma Xun can guarantee one thing.

That is to ensure that Fatty Wang has a stable income.

Although this guy is Hong Kong's most commercially valuable film director, he can't guarantee that his films will always make money.

The film and television industry is inherently a high-risk industry, but Fatty Wang is now developing his career in the north.

Being able to generate stable profits is extremely important to him.

Moreover, Fatty Wang had witnessed Ma Xun's profound background and powerful network of connections firsthand.

He's on friendly terms with the TV station director; naturally, Fatty Wang would try to get close to such a powerful figure.

Moreover, this guy is a total suck-up.

However, Ma Xun still believed in this guy's professional skills.

Don't underestimate Fatty Wang. After all, he's been making movies for so many years, and he's really good at personnel mobilization and coordination between different units.

There are also quite good martial arts dramas like "The World's Finest".

In addition, it wasn't just Fatty Wang.

Yu Feihong has always been very ambitious about this drama, and she also did a lot of behind-the-scenes work on the previous "Legend of the Condor Heroes".

Since she liked it so much, Ma Xun was naturally happy to let her participate.

This is certainly related to the previous casting process.

Ma Xun also nodded in agreement with Wan Qian.

Yu Feihong is genuinely interested in acting. She was also the one who directed the scenes for "Fifty First Dates" in Tianshan.

Of course, Ma Xun personally taught me how to use the split-focus filter.

As for the filming process, he certainly couldn't avoid going, but he wouldn't keep an eye on it all the time.

Moreover, he roughly set the filming time for this drama at around six months.

The filming of Zhang Dahuzi's version took too long; that guy really went to great lengths to 'spend' all that money.

The film was shot on location across the country before it was even officially filmed.

Jiuzhaigou, Shennongjia... This guy really just burns money like water.

Ma Xun had also heard a lot of gossip about the show, such as an actress who was also a screenwriter who wrote part of the script, but then asked for money... It was all quite confusing.

She described how, at the time, people in Zhang Dahuzi's film crew said they had plenty of money and could take whatever they wanted; the safe even burst open.

If that's the case, she didn't pay attention, but then... good heavens, in the end, she lost her share of the money.

This isn't a huge scandal, but it shows that if a large-scale production like this has management problems, things can easily get chaotic.

In light of this, Ma Xun formulated some monitoring plans in advance.

The idea is to send some of Wang Changtian's best and brightest to the production team and put them in charge of some key positions.

For example, finance.

As for the renovation, we should discuss that with Old Xu.

With this in mind, Ma Xun could rest easy about the production of "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

Actually, Ma Xun has been mainly busy with these things these days.

If it weren't for Chen Hao, he would... cough cough.

Let's not talk about women anymore.

Anyway, now that the arrangements for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" are complete, Ma Xun has to go to Sanya.

The Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival is about to open!

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Sanya.

Traditionally, December is not a very popular tourist season.

The Spring Festival period is when it's most popular.

However, it can't be said to be bad.

After all, it's already winter, and the north is cold, so coming to Hainan for a vacation is indeed a great choice.

However, it's also important to understand some details.

That is, not all parts of Hainan Island are so hot.

Only Sanya and Lingshui can truly achieve a summer-like climate all year round.

Elsewhere, it's still cold.

Therefore, Sanya becomes even more precious.

At this moment, on an undeveloped beach in Yalong Bay, colorful flags are fluttering and drums are beating loudly.

The first Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival has officially opened!
Yalong Bay became quite famous more than a decade later, but it is still in a state of undeveloped development.

Currently, Dadonghai and Sanya Bay are the most popular areas.

Of course, Ma Xun chose this place to hold his Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

His choice can be seen as seizing a huge advantage.

Later, when the Yalong Bay fire occurred, the local authorities actually did a lot of work.

For example, Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One".

That was filmed in Yalong Bay, and also on Wuzhizhou Island.

It's still at least seven or eight years until that movie.

Ma Xun definitely planned this in advance.

Let's leave those real estate issues aside and get back to our Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival.

Since it's a film festival, there must be an opening ceremony and a closing ceremony.

To put it simply, it was two red carpet appearances.

Generally speaking, the requirements for the opening ceremony are not high.

Even if no work is nominated, you can still walk the red carpet; to put it bluntly, you're just trying to freeload.

I was just joining in the fun.

Moreover, film festivals, of course, need to make money.

Ma Xun had already stated this beforehand: 100,000 yuan per person.

When he sent his plan to the original organization of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, wow!

Those old guys were blowing their beards and glaring.

But Ma Xun gave them a direct answer.

This is in line with international standards. The three major film festivals in Europe have clearly marked prices for their red carpets, and these prices fluctuate.

We don't need much.

Ma Xun wasn't talking nonsense; this is actually the case in Europe and America.

This is a significant source of revenue for the film festival.

Of course, we have to give those old guys face.

Ma Xun came up with another plan, which was to offer a discount as a first-time promotion this year.

100,000 yuan, we'll give you a 50% discount.

We're just checking the market situation first, it's an early bird price.

Then, let's beautify the name.

Establishment: China Film New Director Support Program Fund (Unofficial Version).

Simply put, the money earned from attending a red carpet event will be used as a special fund to help aspiring and promising new directors.

In addition, it is clearly stipulated that we only charge actors or directors who intend to "crash" the red carpet, while those who are invited or special guests are not included.

So those guys had nothing to say... Actually, the original organizers were really a shoddy operation.

This wasn't a film festival before; it was just an awards ceremony.

So, Ma Xun perfectly grasped the situation and even created a great new way to generate revenue for himself.

Let's set this price first, just in case it goes up later.

To be honest, quite a few actors did come to "crash" the red carpet.

Those old guys were overjoyed when they saw the silver had come in.

Anyway, this film festival is all about Ma Xun.

At this moment, the key figure, Ma Xun, walked onto the red carpet by himself.

Of course, it's our "Nightclub" creative team!
Gao Yuanyuan, Huang Bo, Deng Zhuo, and Xuecun.

Most importantly, there's also Wang Xuxian!

Goodness, just look at these guys standing there.

The reporter pressed the shutter button and wouldn't let go.

The sound of the shutter clicking continuously at high speed is like a silent machine gun.

Hmm... Can machine guns be silent?
Never mind, I really have that feeling.

The continuous, unnoticed "da da da" sound.

The flashbulbs went off in a flurry.

The Nightclub performance was a perfect success!
The next part was naturally the interview segment.

But some reporters just don't have any sense of perspective.

"Mr. Ma, is it... that you've used such a vulgar name like 'Nightclub' this time...?"

Damn it!

Ma Xun cursed inwardly, but still answered the question with a smile: "It actually means a shop at night."

"Oh, that's how it is."

Get this reporter out of here right now, and never let him appear in front of me again.

Next person!
Ma Xun fully demonstrated the virtues of a host, handling many reporters' questions quite well.

As for everyone else.

Wang Xuxian is the one who has received the most attention.

Although Yuanyuan had a high profile before, she is still a rising star.

Soo-hyun has too many accolades to count; he is definitely a historical superstar.

Reporters would definitely prefer to surround her.

Soo-hyun is naturally very experienced in dealing with the media; it just depends on her mood.

Now, with a beaming smile, he's naturally in a good mood.

That meant I answered quite a few more questions.

"I'm just making a cameo appearance this time."

"The characters are really interesting."

"You'll see when you see it."

Although I answered, it seemed as if I hadn't answered at all.

That's the skill level!
Yuanyuan was a little flustered, but she managed alright; after all, she'd seen a lot before.

Huang Bo is getting better and better; in fact, he has very high emotional intelligence.

Xuecun actually became famous earlier than Huang Bo.

In this way, our entire production team is flawless.

However, there are also some rather strange problems.

Some reporters just asked about it.

"I heard there were fights during filming?"

Damn it! Which media outlet is this?

Blacklist!

Just as Ma Xun was about to say something, someone said something.

"We get along very well in the crew, so don't talk nonsense."

Not bad, Soo-hyun really knows his stuff.

And so, our "Nightclub" red carpet ceremony took place.

Great success!
It's certain that tomorrow's entertainment headlines will be about this film festival, and our film "Nightclub" will definitely be featured.

This could even be considered a cultural event.

In other words, this applies to the pre-release publicity of a film.

The intensity of "Nightclub" has reached its maximum!

Ma Xun was certain that the news coverage they were generating this time would far surpass that of their competitor, "Big Shot's Funeral"!
We must further widen the gap!

I've already gained the upper hand in this Lunar New Year film battle!

However, a small incident occurred after the interview.

Those familiar with the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will surely recognize that this film festival is the product of a series of reforms by Ma Xun.

It's completely different from the original.

It can be said that they not only drew on the advanced experience of Europe and the United States, but also developed a lot of new ways to play.

Anyway, this is no longer the film festival it used to be.

Therefore, from the perspective of the shortlisted films, a significant change has occurred.

To put it simply, Feng Xiaogang's previous works will also be nominated.

This is actually a normal thing.

Therefore, Ma Xun had to be wary of Feng Xiaogang and the Wang brothers.

Unexpectedly, instead of seeing them, I encountered a very unusual person.

No, not one, there are two.

"Mr. Ma, is that right? My name is Wang Yu. I look forward to your guidance."

This is a very stylish young man, about the same age as Ma Xun.

Moreover, there was a woman with him.

He's a big-eyed thief!
At that moment, four words came to Ma Xun's mind.

The Four Young Masters of Beijing.

(End of this chapter)