Huayu09: Starting with Hijacking Xiao Shenyang

Chen Mo is extremely serious when he works.

This is related to my profession in my previous life. Experiments cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness, otherwise people will die.

"Uncle Wen, are you wrapping up work early today?"

Chen Mo asked softly.

Jiang Wen nodded, and the crew got busy again.

"Chairman Han, Uncle Long, President Wang, Director Feng..."

Chen Mo put on a smile and greeted everyone one by one.

"A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation. When I played Master Tang, I was still the box office champion. This time when I came to visit the set, the throne has changed hands. Things have changed."

Feng Xiaogang anticipated that "If You Are the One" would be surpassed by "Project Gutenberg," but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"The Yangtze River's back waves push the front waves, each wave higher than the last. What the Chinese film industry lacks is genius. Old Zhao, I envy you."

Han Shanping looked at Zhao Benshan, his words sincere and earnest.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone entered the temporary rest room.

"Is everyone here to see me? Just say what you need to say. I have to edit videos with Xiao Mo tonight."

Jiang Wen said casually.

"Director Liu and Director Jin, you can talk first. We're not in a hurry."

Han Shanping said he wasn't in a hurry, but he was actually just too embarrassed to ask.

"Let me go first, Lao Zhao. Is this trip still about the Spring Festival Gala? Has your performance been finalized?"

Liu Li inquired.

"That's about it. It's an environmental theme with a touch of science fiction."

Zhao Benshan replied.

"Isn't this a bit too far-fetched? Compared to your previous works, it's not very down-to-earth."

"It's all because that brat wants me to change my image and break the audience's stereotypes. It's a new attempt, I guess."

"Okay, the main thing is you as a person, nothing else is that important. Also, Xiao Mo's songs are really popular. I discussed it with Director Jin, and we've decided not to do any skits this year. How about singing a new song instead?"

"What are Uncle Liu's and Director Jin's requirements?"

Chen Mo still asked about the needs before prescribing the appropriate solution.

"This is what I think, Director Chen: it should be educational, preferably patriotic, but not as old-fashioned and didactic as traditional patriotic themes. It should be more popular and appealing to young people."

Jin Yue stated her requirements.

It was almost like a set topic for an essay, making it extremely difficult.

"Old Jin, isn't this too difficult? How can this kind of subject matter not be didactic? And what young people dislike most is being lectured."

Zhao Benshan spoke out in defense of Chen Mo.

My apprentice is talented, but he's not omnipotent.

"It is indeed very difficult, otherwise we wouldn't have found Director Chen. Teacher Zhao, please bear with us. This year is the first decade of the new century, and the higher-ups attach great importance to it."

Jin Yue added.

"The biggest theme of the Spring Festival Gala is happiness. Let's not put the cart before the horse. Skits and songs can't educate people. We are being educated 365 days a year. Why should we educate people on the Spring Festival Gala? We should just be happy. If we have to educate people about this and that, what's the point of having prisons?"

Zhao Benshan poured out all the heartfelt words he had been holding back.

He can be asked to do things, but his young apprentice cannot!

"Yes, yes, Teacher Zhao is right..."

Jin Yue nodded repeatedly in agreement.

The two had known each other for a long time and didn't have any reservations.

Chen Mo shook his head inwardly.

My old mentor was good in every way, except that he lacked a keen sense of political trends. This had nothing to do with age or experience; it was simply a case of being too close to the situation to see clearly.

Ma Yun, who became China's richest man and a mentor to countless people, was at the peak of his career and could converse fluently with presidents from various countries.

What was the result?

When the red iron fist slammed down, his eyes immediately cleared.

As a time traveler, Chen Mo is young and inexperienced, but his vision is definitely ahead of his time.

The Spring Festival Gala is for Chinese people all over the world, so it will inevitably be subject to certain requirements, even to the point of being demanding.

Actors only think about pleasing the audience, but those in power have many more considerations.

To establish correct values, showcase brilliant achievements, promote national spirit, and even convey a certain attitude, etc.

The higher the international status, the wider and more obvious the influence, which has led to a continuous decline in the Spring Festival Gala's ratings, forming an irreversible vicious cycle.

Ran and egg.

Anyone who's been through the gala knows that it's better to do nothing than to make a mistake. The Spring Festival Gala isn't about spectacular stage effects; it's about a smooth and successful performance.

This is just like the film and television industry. One person jumps out and says that there is no freedom and only grand narratives can be made, while another person jumps out and calls for the abolition of censorship and the establishment of a rating system.

Brother, who do you think you are?

The film and television industry contributes less than 1% to GDP, yet the national and local governments still invest money and resources to support it. Isn't the goal to guide correct values ​​through film and television?

Early romantic relationships are prohibited on campus, bad people must be punished, and bloodshed, violence, vulgarity, and pandering are not encouraged. These are mostly the generally accepted bottom lines of social morality.

Some industry insiders can't even understand this point, let alone guide others; they're either stupid or malicious.

"Uncle Liu, Director Jin, I do have some ideas. How about we go to Fengtian in three days to see how it goes?"

Two days later, after filming the scenes in the outskirts of Beijing for "Let the Bullets Fly" was completed, Chen Mo was able to leave the set temporarily. The remaining day was enough for rehearsals.

"That's wonderful, that's wonderful!"

The two said in unison.

After discussing some more details, Liu Li and Jin Yue got up and left.

"Xiao Mo..."

Han Shanping rubbed his palms together, somewhat embarrassed to speak.

People are inherently selfish. "The Founding of a Republic" is a movie, a letter of praise, and a history book.

If there is one film that can break the box office record of "Transformers 2" and make Chinese-language films stand tall, Han Shanping hopes it will be "The Founding of a Republic".

Chen Mo didn't say anything, but looked at his old mentor.

Making way was a condition for obtaining support from China Film Group, and fulfilling that promise is perfectly reasonable.

but.

The nationwide movie-going frenzy sparked by "Project Gutenberg" exceeded many people's expectations.

Including the ones above.

The box office of "The Founding of a Republic" defied the trend and even surpassed that of "Transformers 2". Han Shanping achieved success, and everyone was happy.

However, if it doesn't break the box office record of "Transformers 2", it won't even reach 4 million.

There's something to say about that; Mr. Han's days are probably numbered.

"On October 15th, 'Project Gutenberg' will be taken off the screens ahead of schedule. I've already contacted FoxNet, and they're willing to pay a high price to buy the rights. Viewers who haven't seen it in theaters yet can watch it on FoxNet."

Zhao Benshan made the decision directly to release "Peerless" to make way for "The Founding of a Republic" and "The Message".

Making this decision required immense courage.

The potential of "Project Gutenberg" has not been exhausted yet, and its box office performance is still considerable. If it gets an extended release after its theatrical run ends, even if it doesn't surpass the box office record of "Transformers 2", it will definitely cross the 4 million mark.

but.

The master and apprentice weren't calculating the economics; Benshan Media and New Pictures were locked in a fierce battle, offending many people in the industry. At this point, box office revenue wasn't the most important thing; friendship was.

If "Project Gutenberg" continues its theatrical run despite the difficulties, Chairman Han might not say anything, but Huayi Brothers might not.

The two kings were counting on "The Message" to boost their stock prices; cutting off someone's source of income is like killing their parents.

Benshan Media couldn't withstand the pressure from both the Beijing and Northwest film and television circles.

"Phew... Thanks, Benshan."

The two kings breathed a sigh of relief, their tone becoming more respectful.

With the backing of "The Message" and the 30% profit share from "Project Gutenberg", Huayi Brothers is set for success.

"Benshan, where are we going to eat tonight? Let Lao Jiang treat us."

Han Shanping said with a smile.

"Hey, wait, you guys need something from Big Brother, why should I treat you?"

Jiang Wen frowned and asked in return.

"What? This isn't your home turf? No wonder Xiao Mo was sitting in the director's chair."

Han Shanping retorted with a single sentence.

"Damn, I'm giving Xiao Mo a learning opportunity, not actually making him direct 'Let the Bullets Fly.' We filmmakers should have a sense of passing on the torch. I'm not like you guys, just thinking about your own little schemes."

Jiang Wen's words were half true and half false.

Han Shanping and the two kings opened their mouths but didn't say anything; the atmosphere in the lounge was strange.

"You've all finished speaking, right? I also have something to ask Xiao Mo."

Cheng Long changed the subject.