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In the TV, a man and a woman sat sideways and talked freely.

This is a program called "Something to Say". In 2001, it was stimulated by "Here Comes Ruoxuan" and was founded by Jiang (Harmony) Su TV. Today, it is the only program in China except "Here Comes Ruoxuan". , a TV talk show that is more important and has the right to speak.

The guest on the show today is Lu Ping, a well-known young director in China.

The video recording time is March 6, and the broadcast time is March 10. There are still three days before the national release of "Red Sorghum", and 12 days before the national release of "Bad Life".

As the show went on, the host gradually asked some key sensitive questions about Qin Wei, Venice Film Festival, Literary Films, Berlin Film Festival, Li Qian, and "Red Sorghum".

Lu Ping said eloquently, "The title of "Master" is not actually used by contemporary people to evaluate contemporary people, but should be used by future generations to evaluate predecessors. In my opinion, if a domestic movie is to be called a master, Qin Wei and Director Qin must be counted as one. , his artistic achievements, his guiding role in Chinese films, and his influence on the international status of Chinese films, this master, in my opinion, should be worthy of his name!"

After a pause, he didn't wait for the host to ask questions, and then added: "And I think a very important point may be that many film critics, filmmakers, and audiences are more likely to ignore them now. One point, that is, the reason why Director Qin Wei is considered a film master by us, the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival can only be regarded as the icing on the cake!"

"More in fact, from his early series of works, to the award-winning "Red Light District", to the most recent "Life and Death" last year, he is not simply pursuing art, which is what we usually call That one-sided concept of art."

"In each of his films, he will tell a good story very seriously. On this basis, he can also use this good story to tell you his life and thinking! I think this is his most amazing thing!"

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"Winning the award... Hehe, Li Qian is my junior brother! We all graduated from the Shuntian Film Academy, so he is ahead of our senior brothers and sisters. This is the first Golden Bear Award of the Shuntian Film Academy. La! Haha! Of course, I still say that. The title of master should be used by future generations to evaluate the ancestors. I am a few years older than Li Qian, and we are considered to be from the same era, so this... I don't think it seems that I can evaluate it well. ?"

"Well... From my personal point of view, I don't think a master is a master. This matter... Li Qian is only in his twenties, and it's a bit boring to fight for this now! Why are you fighting for this! It's the right way to continue to make films in a down-to-earth way! Although the achievement is not small, after all, I have just made a few films, right? I think I will treat this matter. As a senior brother, I should give priority to encouragement. I hope he will make persistent efforts and continue to make good films. , don't be so preoccupied with the current reputation, it's unnecessary!"

"Also... you said that there is no need to break a letter or something. Director Qin is an honest man. You can see it by watching his movies. Such a person must say what he thinks, and not discuss him in the end. Have you acted like an elder to teach Li Qian a lesson, asking him to continue making movies in a low-key manner, saying that he still needs to improve, etc. Even if Director Qin said that, I don't think there is anything to blame! "

"Speaking of elders, that is elders! Director Qin has been making movies since the late 1970s, and he has been filming for more than 20 years now. No matter where you look at it, he must be regarded as a senior in the industry, not to mention a senior in the industry. Zhuo has an accomplished senior, the senior encourages the junior to say a few words, whether it is appropriate or not... The matter of breaking up our friendship... Hehe, I think it is unnecessary, Li Qian is a little... over!"

"Of course! It's just my personal opinion, and I don't intend to criticize anyone! Personal opinion, just one opinion! In addition, I believe that "Red Sorghum" must be a very good film... Of course I haven't seen it, but I believe in Li Qian's level and the vision of so many celebrities at the Berlin Film Festival!"

"Yes, yes! I will definitely watch it after it is released, and I will support him!"

"Hahaha, okay, then when I finish watching it, I'll come back and record a show for you. Then we can talk about my feelings about "Red Sorghum", okay? Haha..."

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"No, no, there is absolutely no intention to fight against Taiwan! This schedule was set very early, and it was finally determined after the company conducted a detailed investigation of the box office market. Moreover, my "Bad Life Is A Bad Life" was finalized. "It's not in the same category as Li Qian's "Red Sorghum", so there's no competition, right?"

"Besides, their schedule is March 13th, and ours is on the 22nd. It's been nine days! This can be regarded as a certain exclusive schedule, right? Besides, the situation of our country's film market is How many new movies are there in that week? There is a gap of nine days between my "Bad Life" and Li Qian's "Red Sorghum". If it can't be a direct competition, it can't be said that it is directed at him, right?"

"So, we are not, definitely not competing!"

"If I hope, of course, I hope that both films will sell well!"

"Well, evaluating the box office... It's hard to say, because I haven't even seen the movie! How to evaluate this thing! But if I have to say it, I think the movie "Red Sorghum" is just a Li Qian himself, as the male lead and the director, how can he get 100 million at the box office? In addition, he has the grand prize of the Berlin Film Festival, I estimate... 150 million will go up!"

"Well, it will be a bit higher, because in recent years, Li Qian's works have always been very good at the box office. Whether the audience is good, or the theater chain, they are very confident in his films."

"So far, in my opinion, the box office of "Red Sorghum" will definitely be particularly strong in the first week of its release. Li Qian's fame is there, and the recent Berlin Film Festival was given to them by them. It's so hot that it's going to be released in the first week of the week!"

"However, it is precisely because "Red Sorghum" won an award in Berlin, and it is still a grand slam, three Silver Bears plus one Golden Bear, which is rare in history, so on the contrary, I will be more worried about this film. The kind of movie-watching experience for the average viewer...it might be...not great!"

"Well, yes, you think, European film festivals have always attached more importance to the literary and avant-garde of a film. From the Berlin Film Festival's emphasis on the film "Red Sorghum", I It is estimated that this movie should be a movie that pays great attention to complex expressions and a lot of literary art. As we all know, such movies are generally dull, which will affect the viewing experience of ordinary audiences! After all, everyone What you love to watch is not how much content there is in your movie, what everyone loves to watch is a good story!"

"Yes, I have to mention it here. Why did I just say that I especially admire Director Qin Wei, because Director Qin can focus on artistic expression on the premise of telling a good story, and basically two It's rare to have both! As for "Red Sorghum"... Again, I haven't watched it. The above is purely subjective speculation! I'm just guessing based on my experience in making and watching movies over the years, guess what! FYI! Hahaha…”

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"Well, yes, I was also a person who liked to pursue the literary and artistic quality of movies in the early years, and the direction of my directing is the same. However, in recent years, I have directed a few movies myself, and I also cooperated with many colleagues in the industry. We communicate with each other and watch a lot of movies at the same time, and in recent years, I have become more and more aware of a truth, that is, movies must be good-looking first, and only then can we be qualified to talk about literature and art!"

"So, I don't dare to say anything else, I can at least guarantee one thing, "Bad Life" will definitely be a particularly good movie! Because we are making this movie very carefully! I also think that I told a story Very interesting and beautiful story!"

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The sound of inserting a key came from the door, and then the door opened. Qin Jingjing just glanced over, and when she saw who was coming, she turned her eyes back and continued to stare at the TV screen.

In fact, it could not be someone else, because only Liao Min has the key to her house.

Liao Min walked in. Before he could speak, he was immediately attracted by the loud laughter on the TV. Then, he threw down his bags and bags, came over and stood behind the sofa, lying on the backrest, watching with Qin Jingjing.

While watching, she said "tsk tsk".

It wasn't until the show came to an end and the commercials started, that she said, "Okay, I feel that this Wang Badan, surnamed Lu, is not eloquent! Moreover, he is quite conscientious, and he always talks in a corner. Stumbling, holding it in the open, and trying to smear it secretly! Hiss... darling, this doesn't seem to be the stupid Lu Ping you talk about who will throw a tantrum when he doesn't move?

Qin Jingjing glanced back at her and shook her head helplessly.

She and Lu Ping have not had much contact for almost two years. In the past year or so, especially since the filming of "Red Sorghum", it seems that Lu Ping's importance in her heart has been gradually weakening. At the same time, another person has begun to She has become an existence that she always misses, but after all, she still has a good impression of Lu Ping in her heart, but it may be because of her position. Anyway, her agent, Liao Min, has been special from the beginning. If you don't want to see Lu Ping, you can't avoid being bitter and sarcastic when you speak.

Seeing that the bag was left on the coffee table, she went to the ground, leaned over to open the bag, and looked at it, "Ah? Didn't you say bring me some food? This is the food you bought?"

Liao Min blew out of nostrils, "Be content with my queen, this is most likely the last two bags of instant noodles in your life!"

Feeling a little silenced, Qin Jingjing leaned back and looked at her.

Liao Min shrugged, "Old Zou personally gave me instructions, you have to go to the company tomorrow for a comprehensive physical examination, and then the professionals at the company will formulate special recipes and recipes for you! From tomorrow, You must keep your weight and body shape within a very standard range according to the company's requirements! In Lao Zou's words, in the next five years, you will be very popular, and you are absolutely not allowed to lose shape!"

Qin Jingjing looked confused. It is said that the music department does have such rigid requirements for some singers, while the film and television department, it is said that He Yingyu, Liu Yan and other popular little actresses, the company also has such rigid requirements, but It has been two years since she signed up for Minghu Culture, but no one has ever mentioned it to her. She originally thought she was going the Tsing Yi route, so she didn't need to do this!

I didn't expect... In fact, I was just not qualified before!

Sigh.

I have to say that although there is a shackle on her body, she is not so gloomy in her heart, but she has a little cosmic joy and a small sense of achievement, under the premise that the company is considering her own future. Oh, it really was upgraded within the company! The treatment is different!

Just two seconds after she was complacent, she suddenly thought of more important things, turned to look at Liao Min, and asked, "Have things been discussed? Does President Zou agree?"

Liao Min raised his eyebrows, "Of course! You don't even see who's out!"

After a pause, she smiled and looked flattering, "Of course, it's mainly your credit! You're the queen!"

Speaking of which, she came over, leaned her **** to Qin Jingjing's side, reached over with one arm, while the other arm was arrogant, "Starting from tomorrow, add an assistant, the company will reimburse all expenses, add a special car, and match a Special driver and bodyguard, no matter where you go in the future, the plane ticket will be upgraded to first class, and the hotel is five-star, if there is no five-star, choose the best accommodation!"

Qin Jingjing smiled.

In fact, I really want to be happy. After all, her treatment has really improved a lot, but for some reason, she can't be happy at this time.

At this time, the commercials on TV had ended, and the trailer for "Bad Life" was released.

Lu Ping went to the show to promote his new movie!

The trailer lasted for about a minute and a half. After watching it, Liao Min said "tsk tsk" again and commented: "It's not bad, but I don't know if the essence has been cut into the trailer!"

Qin Jingjing couldn't help but say something for Lu Ping, "Isn't it? His film is said to have invested nearly 50 million! It's a big production! Besides, he is also a very talented director!"

Hearing this, Liao Min squinted at her.

Qin Jingjing lowered her head and stopped talking.

After a while, she said quietly, "He called me yesterday."

"Yo!"

Liao Min was surprised at once, let go of the arm that was holding Qin Jingjing, and sat cross-legged on the sofa, with the spirit of gossip in his eyes, "Talk, talk! You must have two Haven't been in touch for more than a year? I still remember the last time you called him, and he didn't answer after calling him many times!"

Qin Jingjing nodded.

"Then why did he take the initiative to call you this time? What did he say?"

Qin Jingjing smiled a little unnaturally, then sighed and said, "I always feel... he seems... like he has changed! And he has changed a lot!"

Liao Min suddenly became more interested, and asked, "How do you say it?"

Qin Jingjing continued to bow her head and said, "I didn't say anything! In fact, we just had a brief chat. He said that he knew that I had returned to Shuntianfu, so he wanted to invite me to dinner. He also said...he was too stupid and too stupid before. I'm naive, I don't know what it means to cherish at all..."

"Yo! I want to pursue you!"

Liao Min looked schadenfreude and said with a smile: "I haven't contacted him for the past two years, and he didn't answer if I called him. As soon as you won the Silver Bear Award and became a Berlin actress, his phone call was over. Come here, I regret it! This reaction, the speed of regret... It's really fast!"

Qin Jingjing smiled bitterly, but kept her head down.

After a pause, she turned her head to look at the TV. This episode of "Something to Say" should be almost over. The hero and heroine and two supporting actors who were interviewed by the crew of "Bad Life" at the beginning also reappeared. Back on the stage, chatting with the host.

After watching for a while, Qin Jingjing suddenly said: "Actually, he is really a very talented person! I used to... I didn't know if I really liked him, but in short, I felt that I had a good impression of him, especially I hope to have a great director like him to protect me and support what I do."

Having said this, she sighed, "But, I don't know if I have become mature, or if he has become different from before, this call, although only the voice, I seem to be able to hear his voice. The kind of falsehood in that. And just now... just now... Hi! Like you said, he's starting to talk more and more skillfully! People seem to be getting more and more... I don't know what to say!"

Liao Min always looked at her quietly, and suddenly asked at this time, "Then did you agree?"

Qin Jingjing looked up blankly, "What?"

"He didn't invite you to meet? Oh, he invited you to dinner."

Qin Jingjing shook her head, "I told him that my plane was leaving tomorrow morning, and I was going out to promote and record the show. Then he said he could make an appointment when I got back. I said..."

Having said that, she sighed again and said, "I said it's time to see each other's time!"

Liao Min shrugged and sighed.

Qin Jingjing was rather curious, "What are you sighing for?"

Liao Min said: "Do everything you can!"

Qin Jingjing was stunned when she heard the words, and frowned, "What do you mean?"

Liao Min smiled with disdain on her face, "What do you mean...you can guess for yourself!"

After a pause, he said, "I haven't seen him either, but if the one you described to me before is really like that, and not if you're wrong or just guessing, I have to say that he has indeed changed a lot. !"

"Or it can be said that it has made great progress!"

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"Oh, I'm not going to watch it, right? Isn't it just an interview! Saying something weird and stepping on it secretly is not a new thing!"

"No, you have to see! I'm mad at me!"

Qi Jie pulled Li Qian directly out of the recording studio, pulling him all the way, not shy of letting other staff in the corridor see it, and dragged him all the way into Li Qian's own office.

Li Qian was helpless, so she had to sit down and watch her turn on the TV and DVD in the corner, and then put a white copy disk in.

In fact, as soon as Qi Jie said it, he could probably guess what was going on, so he really didn't have the heart to pay attention to these crap. If your mouth is on someone else's face, how can you keep it from being said?

Besides, after so many years of experience in the past two generations, he has already understood a truth: it is useless no matter how fierce the guns are, and at the critical time, it is still the final strength!

Take this matter as an example, Lu Ping's "Bad Life" is going to be released on the heels of "Red Sorghum", which makes it clear that he thinks "Bad Life" is a commercial blockbuster with a large investment, so he wants to be at the box office. Step on "Red Sorghum", then let him come!

Not to mention that he compares the box office of a commercial blockbuster with an investment of 50 million to "Red Sorghum", which is full of investment of 10 to 10 million. Not sure!

When he participated in the show, he said something strange, trying to influence the audience's perception of "Red Sorghum"?

Just a joke!

Over the years, I have written songs for Liao Liao, made albums for the Wuxing Wusu group at that time, opened a music studio by myself, and went it alone, until I started to make TV dramas and movies, and people who were bad at myself. , There are not many people who are not optimistic about their own works. What is the result?

Therefore, Li Qian has always been too lazy to take care of these!

This trip has been out for more than ten days. After returning, I will first pay attention to Zhou Ai's new album, and then he will rush to Minghu Animation to see the progress of "Hulu Baby", and then there is "The Matrix". I'm planning to go and see it in person, and then, although I really don't want to see Feng Bicheng, it is said that the editing of "The Big Shot" has been completed, and the later stages are in full swing.

In short, there are a lot of important things waiting for him to do!

But unfortunately, as the business has grown bigger and bigger in recent years, Qi Jie's boss has been working for these years, and his temper has become bigger and bigger. In the past, we were weak, and even if we were attacked by others, Qi Jie could mostly be suppressed. Temper, use the softest and gentlest way to fight back, but in the past six months to a year, she has become more and more difficult to bear some messes in the outside world.

Or it can be said... Minghu culture has reached a certain level and is beginning to face certain barriers.

And precisely, in the domestic film and television industry, as long as they are peers, there is no company or individual who is willing to see Minghu Culture successfully cross the threshold!

Therefore, there are more and more disputes, and the level and level of disputes are also getting higher and higher!

So, Qi Jie couldn't calm down a bit.

Then check it out!

After the ad-free version of Lu Ping's interview was finished, Qi Jie turned around, looked at Li Qian, and asked, "What do you think?"

Li Qian grabbed his chin and said, "I don't think so much! Let him dance! The box office tells everything!"

Hearing this sentence, Qi Jie came over at once, the eyes of the two were no more than ten centimeters apart, and she could hear her breath: "I have asked many people in the theater through my relationship, and the theater party The director of the film viewing department is quite optimistic about his film, saying that the story, characters, pictures, and some stunts, and big scenes are all exquisite and exquisite. Therefore, they have predicted that at the current box office Under the circumstances, there is no problem with that film over 100 million, and 150 million is not a problem, and it is even possible that it will exceed 200 million!"

"So, what about us? How much do you think 'Red Sorghum' can sell? Especially when he is released in our second week, do you think we can resist his 'bad' movie?"

Li Qian thought about it for a while, then leaned in and kissed him off guard. Qi Jie was stunned for a while, then reached out and patted his shoulder lightly and resentfully, "Don't make trouble, say it!"

"In terms of box office... Our distribution rights abroad have already been credited to more than 50 million US dollars. Can this be counted?"

"It doesn't count! It's only domestic!"

Li Qian nodded, "I think that my first starring film has four awards at the Berlin Film Festival in hand. During this period of time, your publicity and momentum have been well done, so it can't be less than 200 million, right? "

Qi Jie looked at him, looked at him, then went back and sat down with a blank expression.

After a pause, she said, "However, the box-office expectations given by the film specialists in those theaters are 80 million!"

Li Qian was stunned for a moment, "When did it happen?"

"yesterday afternoon."

Li Qian frowned, "Eighty million? Is it a little lower?"

Qi Jie took a deep breath and smiled bitterly: "Of course, 80 million is their estimated bottom-line box office! They said that you are worth 50 million as the lead actor, and the Berlin Film Festival Grand Prize is worth 30 million. As for the rest, it depends on the audience. I reacted, because this film is too… too old!”

"Nowadays audiences especially like to watch those very exciting films, wars, special effects, kung fu, etc. So, art films like "Red Sorghum"...According to them, if it weren't for you, but also in the Berlin won the award, and they're not going to like the film at all!"

Li Qian nodded slowly, paused, and said, "So... this is why you are angry, right?"

Qi Jie looked at him and said nothing.

"If you are sure to let the other party say what you say, and you are sure to slap him in the face, you will be dismissive, but now, you are starting to worry, right? You are worried, so you are very angry because you are afraid It was really said by the other party, or it really caused Lu Ping's remarks to have a bad influence, right?"

Qi Jie finally nodded.

Li Qian smiled and waved his hand, "No need at all!"

After a pause, he said: "This film, I originally made it to practice my skills, you don't know that! Besides, we only invested more than 10 million, and now we have sold the global distribution rights. It's more than 50 million, and John is still selling it. How bad is the domestic box office, where can it go? Even if it is only the 80 million predicted by the film specialists, we have already made a lot of money!"

Speaking of this, he looked a little bitter and reassured: "Let's do our own things step by step, why do we have to compare every step with others? As long as we reach the end, our plan step by step has been realized, then Looking at the country, all of them have to be convinced! You are so stupid now that you care about them and mess up your own position! Right?"

Qi Jie glanced at him and said angrily, "But I'm just not convinced!"

Li Qian smiled and was about to say more, but suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Li Qian shouted "Come in", Qin Nuo pushed open the door, leaned over half of his shoulders to come in, saw Qi Jie, and said, "Mr. Qi, Manager Xu of the Distribution Department is looking for you!"

Qi Jie raised her head, "Let him come in!"

Qin Nuo nodded and pushed open the door. Then Xu Bing, the manager of the distribution department, stepped in. When Qin Nuo closed the door behind him, he nodded to Li Qian, then looked at Qi Jie and said, "Mr. Li, Qi In general, I have contacted the Oriental Cinema Line, and they still insist that they can only give those canvases, saying that we are a literary film, for fear that if the canvases are given too much, they will not be able to hold up, and the film will be wasted!"

Qi Jie took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "I see. Don't contact me any more! Just copy as much as they say!"

Xu Bing hesitated for a while, then nodded, "Okay! I know Mr. Qi!" Then he closed the door and went out.

When he left, Li Qian sighed.

Qi Jie turned to look at him, sneered, and said, "This is Zhou Yanghua!"

Li Qian also smiled, his eyes a little cold.

Yes, this is Zhou Yanghua.

If you are just a talented director, he will definitely make you feel like a spring breeze if he pulls your wrist. If you are just a small film company with a few contracted actors and make one or two films every year, then he The means to win over you will also make you willing to rely on it as a backer.

Even if they have had unpleasantness with each other, with Zhou Yanghua's shrewdness and open-mindedness, they will never push you out because it will push you into someone else's arms!

But if you have dozens of contracted actors, and only a dozen of the popular first-tier, second-tier and super-first-tier actors, and seven or eight contracted directors, on the basis of producing three to four TV series and making a lot of newcomers popular every year, you will also start a new Jump up to the point where three or so films can be produced every year, and commercial films will surely sell well, and literary films will win awards... Then, his knife will be revealed!

If the second film of "Once Upon a Time" is released, it is estimated that he will not dare to play like this, mainly because he is reluctant to play like this, because if he does not arrange films for "Once Upon a Time", UU reading www.uukanshu.com is equivalent to spending money on Although Zhou Yanghua was afraid of Minghu, he would probably use this kind of trick of killing 1,000 enemies and 8,000 by himself.

But now... "Red Sorghum" is a literary film!

No matter how good the momentum is, no matter how good the trophy is, a literary film is a literary film!

Everyone loves watching commercials! Love watching big productions!

...

A full two or three minutes of dullness.

Li Qian suddenly asked, "Where has our theater chain come?"

Qi Jie shook her head, "We've talked about a lot of families, but it's not convenient to expose them at the moment. Once exposed, we will face sniping from Zhou Yanghua's several major theater chains. It's probably not easy to talk about!"

After a pause, she said again: "We haven't bought the house and built the houses by ourselves, and the opening is estimated to be summer or even autumn, and now we can't count on it at all! Besides, there are only seven theaters, even now The opening will not affect the overall situation!”

Li Qian nodded when he heard the words, and then asked, "Has the theme song been released?"

Qi Jie was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and then she reacted, thinking about the day, and said, "Today, I remember it at three o'clock this afternoon! What's the matter?"

Li Qian smiled, paused for a moment, and said, "This song "Sister You Boldly Go Forward" should have a big publicity effect! And then... I called Xiaolu and asked her to put that Fatty, it's Gu Tianle, uh... Gu Letian? Let her send him to me!"

Qi Jie was surprised, "Just the guy who grabbed your headlines? Why did you call him here?"

Li Qian smiled, "What else can you do... ask him to write the manuscript!"

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With more than 8,000 characters in the chapter, I was immediately exhausted! Now my hands are trembling all the time, I may cramp at any time, and my whole body is dizzy...

Is this sincere enough? Can you give me a few monthly passes to encourage me?