Chapter 1562
A Comeback
After some time, domestically.
"Let's all eat and drink well today."
"We won't leave until we're drunk!"
Inside a restaurant in Chaoyang District, Huayi is holding an internal celebration party for its management team.
happy!
Because the movie "Chinese Zodiac" was a huge hit.
The box office has already exceeded 7 million, and there is still a little bit of room for it to go up.
The only thing that upset the Wang brothers was that it didn't surpass the box office of "Painted Skin 2".
But it also swept away the previous gloom!
Previously, everyone in the company had lost their morale after the 800 million yuan box office hit.
They start by unleashing their ultimate move, what can we do?
When people encounter an opponent, they instinctively resist. However, if the opponent is too strong, they will turn from resistance to appreciation or even worship.
What's the point of all this? They've already broken the record, let's stop messing around... That's roughly what people were thinking.
Now that the film he invested in is a huge success, his spirits have instantly been lifted.
The king seized the opportunity, quickly convened a meeting to mobilize the troops, and also treated everyone to a happy feast.
They are determined to regain the energy and spirit they lost.
Although it didn't break the other party's box office record, it was enough!
Not only that, the other party also learned the "psychological victory method".
"Everyone, please be quiet!"
The King raises his cup.
"I have a few words to say."
Everyone quieted down and behaved very well.
We're in a favorable position right now, so everyone's naturally on good terms.
The king raised his wine cup high.
"There are some rumors circulating within the company right now."
"It's all about that little kid who left from here before."
The crowd chuckled, but the laughter sounded somewhat awkward.
Because everyone knows who the boss is talking about.
Calling someone a "little kid" is clearly meant to be sarcastic, implying that the other person is still young.
However, this "little kid" seems to be developing a bit too well now, and he keeps glancing back at the company every now and then.
And it's very big, so we often have to be patient with it.
"Some people say we lost this year."
"So that's why I lost!"
"Lost before it even started?"
"That's called underestimating oneself."
"We are an experienced film and television company, and the strongest film and television company in China."
"And it is the only comprehensive film and television company."
From the very beginning, Hua Yi not only made movies, but also engaged in talent management and music.
After going public, the company began a process of "de-emphasizing film and television" and further "carried forward" the concept of "comprehensive".
It can be said that the ultimate failure of Huayi can be largely attributed to the word "comprehensive".
Companies like Bona Film Group and Fiber Optics, which focus on creating content, are doing quite well.
The so-called comprehensive type means stirring up trouble everywhere, and the capital for stirring up trouble comes from Huayi's revenue in the film and television market.
When things are going well, things are fine; if an investment fails, the film and television industry can cover it.
But what if the film and television industry experiences a downturn?
Who will cover for us then?
Just like Wanda Pictures, when things are going well, they can do whatever they want and invest however they want.
Because there is a real estate safety net.
But what if the real estate market is in a downturn?
Therefore, most companies don't die from poverty, but from wastefulness.
If you squander money when things are going well, you'll be left helpless when things go wrong.
Just like when you were young, you had sex ten times a day, but after ten years, you couldn't even pay your grain tax anymore.
But now is the upswing period for the film and television market, the hottest time.
Even before a woman becomes an old hag, she dares to ask for a dowry of hundreds of thousands, thinking that if you don't marry her, someone else will.
Therefore, Huayi was in high spirits and, stimulated by a successful work, immediately regained its momentum as an industry leader.
But that's not enough!
"I want to make one thing clear today."
The king raised his voice.
"We are doing this on a company-wide basis when it comes to striving for box office revenue."
"Therefore, it must be done on an official basis."
"The investors in 'Painted Skin 2' are Ningbo Film Studio and Shanghai Film Studio. A certain child only participated in the filming and received a share of the profits."
"So theoretically, these box office earnings should be counted as his personal earnings, no problem."
"But it can't be attributed to the company."
"So this is not a success for the film industry on both sides of the Taiwan Strait."
"From this perspective, our film has grossed over 700 million yuan at the box office."
"The other side has not yet achieved any results."
The fascinating moments of statistics.
No wonder he studied in North America; he's mastered this trick.
But you know what? Whether it's making reports or creating PPTs, if you follow his instructions, there's no problem.
The king then put his hands behind his back and spoke loudly.
"Therefore, the current box office figures for the Lunar New Year film season are 700 million to zero."
"Dominate the nest with your advantage!"
it is good! ! !
Cheers erupted around the table.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
The king raised his wine cup again.
"There's one more thing."
"Let's all raise our glasses and welcome Xiaoming home."
Xiao Ming got up.
Today, everyone present is a senior executive of the company. Although he has not renewed his contract and has started his own studio.
But not only did they bring women into the company, they also have a lot of cooperation with Huayi at the capital level.
There is no doubt that Xiaoming is affiliated with the Huayi Group.
So he and Yang Tianbao are both here today.
That means Zhang Yuan's "female investigator" is also there.
A beautiful mixed-race female investigator infiltrates the wolf's den alone... that's the one for me.
"Next, China Film Group will be producing a major historical drama."
"Very important."
"We support Xiaoming's performance and hope that his acting career will reach new heights."
Huang Xiaoming held up his wine glass, bowed to everyone to express his gratitude, and then tilted his head back and downed the entire glass of red wine.
He choked on the drink because it was too strong, so Yang Tianbao quickly patted his back to help relieve the pain.
"Ming." After a short pause, Miss Yang ignored the conversation between the bosses and leaned in to ask.
"how?"
"That movie you were talking about earlier, what's supporting you?"
"What kind of play is it? Can I participate?"
This girl is quick-witted. When she heard the boss say he supported her and that it was important, she knew the show was going to be a success, so she started thinking about how to get herself into the role.
"I don't know, it's a film directed by Chen Kexin."
"Big director, my opinion doesn't count." Brother Xiaoming was relatively modest, but at the same time, he licked his lips, which showed that he was uneasy and even a little guilty.
"Moreover, although President Wang said he supports it, it's not certain yet."
"Because... I heard that Zhang Yuan is also vying for this role."
Upon hearing this, Yang Tianbao instinctively felt a tightness in his anus.
The main reason was that Zhang Yuan had helped her relax before, which triggered an instinctive reaction...
"No, I want to fight for it!"
"I'm going to take back everything I've lost!"
"Now I'm a boss too, we're all the same." Brother Xiaoming cheered himself on.
Yang Tianbao was caught in a dilemma.
Which end should I stand on with these two dragon-headed canes?
"Is this...a little dangerous?" she asked softly.
"What danger could there be in casting a movie?"
Yang Tianbao thought to himself, "I've eaten more Zhang Yuan food than you've eaten Shuanghui Wangzhongwang. Leaving aside other places, his place... it's hard to say."
……
Meanwhile in Bulgaria, Zhang Yuan was filming while also managing company affairs.
He also asked Jia Shikai to help him manage public opinion.
It's not just his personal opinion, but also that of others.
“Xiao Ming…” he said, holding his phone.
"He has an advantage in playing the role of Chen Dongqing."
"It just allows him to bring out his rustic charm."
“However…” Zhang Yuan’s eyes gradually hardened: “In my timeline, no one can beat me.”
"Brother Xiaoming, you may not know, but this play, this role, has transcended the role itself."
It's not simply a matter of vying for a single film.
After investigation, Jia Shikai confirmed that the recent rumors about him were organized and premeditated.
After Xiaoming's studio officially announced its collaboration with Chen Kexin, Jia Shikai's reaction was...
"It must have been that bastard who did it!"
After all, according to common sense, whoever benefits is the murderer.
But he doesn't think so.
First of all, the reason he never disliked Xiaoming was because he was a decent person.
Although sometimes he is honest and straightforward, and sometimes he seems a bit dull, he is generally a good person and has a decent personality.
Moreover, from the perspective of the movie "American Dreams in China", it wouldn't be wrong for him to participate in the casting.
Especially after he was ostracized by the "gang" at the Beijing Film Studio.
As for the rumors, Zhang Yuan gave a brief analysis.
Huang Xiaoming now runs an independent studio with his own publicity department.
He may not always benefit entirely from the actions of his subordinates; things may just follow conventional patterns.
In addition, he has powerful backers, so there's a high probability that he'll turn against himself.
In addition, there was the Beijing Film Studio "clique" with whom he already had conflicts over this film.
I live in Beijing, so I have the biggest conflicts with the capital's elite circles.
This play is already quite troublesome, with many things to handle.
Now another competitor has emerged, adding another item to my to-do list.
So he asked Jia Shikai to also create a small public opinion surprise for the other party.
He crossed the river, and so did I!
However, I wouldn't stoop to such a low level as to make baseless accusations.
"Zhang, it's your turn," the assistant director called to him.
He stepped in front of the camera.
Jean-Claude Van Damme stood before him.
The guy was wearing sunglasses and military boots; he looked really cool.
His character was designed to be a replacement recruited into the team after the sniper, Hammer Brother, died.
They arranged a fight scene between him and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Not only do they exchange punches, but they also have to withstand the opponent's signature spinning kick.
The original plan was that he would be injured after being kicked away by the BOSS during the final battle.
This would make him seem weak, so naturally he disagreed.
After much haggling with Stallone, I insisted on changing the scene so that he would kick Stallone off the building and send him flying, landing with a pile of broken glass.
Despite appearing seriously injured, he quickly got up and cleared out the remaining soldiers.
His statement was...
“I can be kicked out, making it seem like I can’t beat Jean-Claude Van Damme.”
"I can make concessions in order to promote the lead actor."
Ultimately, it was Stallone who fought Jean-Claude Van Damme and won.
It's not unreasonable for a subordinate to challenge the BOSS before a major battle and fail, thereby elevating the BOSS's prestige.
I respect my seniors, and it's no big deal for me to step on their backs, since I'm not the main character anyway.
But it can't go too far; being kicked to death is too much.
Being able to continue fighting even after disengaging from an engagement makes my character seem less weak.
Stallone eventually had no choice but to agree, otherwise he would have refused to film it no matter what.
I'm not like I was a few years ago; I now have the power to negotiate.
"boom!"
With a loud bang, Zhang Yuan was pulled backward by the wire.
He flew off along with the fake glass and railings made of polyester fiber behind him.
"GOOD!"
The assistant director clapped his hands.
They were then hoisted into the air and placed on a wire track.
When the machine was turned on again, he was pulled by the wire and slammed to the ground at high speed.
Until it crashed heavily onto the protective pad.
Finally, there are a few more shots of him collapsing to the ground, his face contorted in pain, showing from the front and side.
Only then was the shot of him being kicked from the second floor considered complete.
After this whole process, even he needed to eat some energy bars to recover his strength.
"I filmed it all for you." Jiang Yilang, holding a DV camera, came to his side.
"Okay, thanks."
He needs some material to prove that he doesn't use a stunt double.
He actually still uses a stunt double, but he does the fight scenes himself, while the stunt double does the high-risk scenes like explosions.
The problem is that even if he wants to go, the insurance company might not allow it, as they can't afford to pay out.
Because of a previous accident, the film crew has been flagged by the insurance company and its risk level has been raised.
"He's very handsome." Miss Jiang gave him a thumbs up.
"He is indeed very handsome."
Before the girl could finish speaking, another male voice came from behind.
Heimerdinger walked up to him with a bright, sunny smile.
"How are you recovering?" Zhang Yuan asked with concern.
"Uh...it's alright." The man paused for a moment, cleared his throat, and then replied.
Jean-Claude Van Damme kicked him so hard he couldn't breathe, and he felt tightness in his chest for several weeks. For the first few days, he had trouble breathing.
That kick from that guy was no joke.
"Your action scenes are really cool, I admire you a lot." This person brought the topic back.
"Oh ho..." Zhang Yuan chuckled to himself.
You don't think I didn't notice the venomous look you gave me before, do you?
Now they're being so polite, their attitudes are so inconsistent, there's definitely something wrong with them!
Zhang Yuan glanced around and noticed the three old geezers secretly observing from a distance.
OK OK.
They failed last time, but they're trying again this time.
"Really? I'm very happy that you approve of me," Zhang Yuan said, going along with the other person's words.
They were simultaneously making plans in their minds.
Could it be that these three old guys have captured Hammer Brother and used his humiliation after being provoked and challenged to incite him to provoke me again?
Okay, let me see what you're planning to do.
“But…” Hammer Brother then changed the subject.
What did I tell you?
They were all taught by the same master!
"What's wrong?" Zhang Yuan asked with a sincere look in his eyes.
“I heard that you felt it was inappropriate for Jean-Claude Van Damme to kick you unconscious, which is why you requested a change to the script.”
"Because you believe the other person can't do it, right?"
"Yes." He nodded in agreement.
"I think so too!" Hammer Brother quickly nodded in agreement.
"But Shang doesn't seem to think so. I heard that he thinks he could definitely knock you out with one kick."
"If it's a real battle, and not just filming!"
Zhang Yuan glanced at the three old men out of the corner of his eye again.
Is this never going to end?! (End of Chapter)