"Dear guests and friends from the media, good afternoon, everyone. I am Yu Chen from Xihong City Culture. Today's press conference of Xihong City Culture is mainly about the content of Xihong City Culture's 2008 film project."

"In 2006, our company's major film projects were all shot by our company's actual director, Director Song Lu. Then in 2007, our company's film projects were shot by Mr. Song Lu and Director Yang Shimin.

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"Then in 2008, our Xihong City Culture filming plan increased from the three films in 2007 to four films. The original director was Song Lu, and director Yang Shimin added two more directors. They were director Ning Hao and director Wu Jing.

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"Kacha kacha kacha" big news, Xihong City Culture is vigorously launching new directors and launching a large number of new works.

"Today's press conference is specifically to clarify to the outside world the specific situation of these four films produced by our company in 2008..."

Next, Yu Chen introduced the general situation of the four films respectively, how much investment they had, when they are expected to start shooting, when they will be released, who will direct them, what the themes are, and a simple one-sentence story.

After Yu Chen introduced the entire plan, the next step was to invite the four directors and add him. Together, the five of them unveiled a large poster on the wall, with concept posters and one-sentence stories for the four movies printed on it.

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They originally wanted to make a "Gift to the Olympics" but later canceled it because none of the four movies they made were related to the Olympic spirit. It was too reluctant to ride on the popularity, so it was cancelled.

A few others unveiled the big poster, but under the arrangement of the staff, they sat on the podium and began to be interviewed by reporters.

"Director Song Lu, we are not surprised to see directors Yang Shimin and Ning Hao among the four films. Why is there director Wu Jing? He has never directed a movie. Isn't Xihong City afraid of any surprises if he is allowed to direct alone?"

Reporters are very sharp.

"Well, that's a good question. It's right to have doubts. When I first made a film, the doubts were even stronger than this. But now, no one should doubt that I can't be a director or make a film, right?" Song Lu asked back.

The audience chuckled lightly, and Wu Jing also nodded. He just wanted to force a reply later, but Song Lu resolved it with just one sentence.

"Wu Jinglai was chosen to direct the film after careful examination. He served as an assistant director in my previous two films, so I know very well whether he has the ability to be a director. I have great confidence in him and believe that time will prove him.

It will be with a director who is far superior to me."

Song Lu spoke highly of Wu Jing and said that he could far surpass him, which surprised everyone.

Because Song Lu is now the number one box-office director in China, and he is also an international director.

"Director Song, I heard that you invited Ge You to star in your film "The Thief of Officials", but now it seems that you have not reached a cooperation. What is the reason for this? So who will replace him?" the reporter asked.

The news is very good, the fact that Song Lu invited Ge You to star has already spread in the industry.

"Teacher Ge was invited, and at one time I thought he would appear. But later, after careful consideration, Teacher Ge decided not to appear, and he explained it clearly to me. I think his consideration was very reasonable, so I can understand his approach.

I hope we have the opportunity to cooperate again next time." Song Lu was not worried about discussing this issue.

"Can you tell me what Mr. Ge's specific considerations are?" the reporter asked quickly, as if he had found something big.

"You can ask him about this. It's not convenient for me to disclose other people's concerns. Thank you, let's go to the next one." Song Lu did not respond.

"Director Yang Shimin, will this "Struggle" inherit the style of "To Youth"? Why did you continue to film Song Lu's novels?"

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"Director Ning Hao, will "Crazy Racing" be a copy or a breakthrough of "Crazy Stone" this time? What changes will you make?"

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"Director Wu Jing, are you ready to be a director? Will you feel any pressure facing three other successful directors?"

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A press conference, anyway, is where the media asks questions and then a few people answer them.

The press conference ended about two hours later, and the online press release was sent out in time. Then netizens were shocked by this sudden news.

Then there were loud applause. This film produced by Xihong City has always been a high-quality film. Now there are more than one director filming, and four directors are filming together, starting with four films a year.

This is very happy for movie fans.

"Look at Huayi, who else besides Feng Dapao can come forward to film? Look at the new picture. When Zhang Guoshi was busy with the Olympic Games, the whole company came to a standstill. One flower blooming alone is not spring, but a hundred flowers blooming is spring. Talents like Xihong City

It is the real future of Chinese cinema."

This is the most sharp comment that netizens agree with, and it continues to be used by many media people.

This matter also spread quickly. As the content of this press conference spread, everyone thought that the release of four movies in a row would be the biggest hot spot of this press conference. Who knew that the biggest hot spot was not this.

But this news: "Ge You could have collaborated with Song Lu in a new movie, but he had to give up the cooperation with Song Lu due to pressure from the Beijing circle. What is the Beijing circle doing? Is it ostracism for anyone who doesn't like them?

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And this piece of news spread quickly, and almost everyone was discussing it.

Song and Lu will hold a banquet after their press conference. Everyone is eating and drinking, and then discussing how to cooperate.

As a result, their colleagues in the company reminded them of the topics discussed online, which caught them off guard.

"Director Song, what's going on? Isn't it to create momentum for us? Why has the news become all about you and the Beijing circle?" Wu Jing looked unhappy.

"... Damn it, how do I know that they... actually care about this matter?" Song Lu was also helpless.

"Song Lu, are you ready to fight with them again?" Mr. Han asked warily.

"..." Song Lu suddenly felt that a scapegoat fell from the sky, "Director Han, I was wronged. If I wanted to rectify the matter, I would have rectified it long ago. Do I have to wait until today?"

"Then you'd better not, but is it true that Ge You didn't accept your role because others forced him?" Mr. Han asked, and everyone was curious.

"I don't know about this. Anyway, I contacted Mr. Ge You early, and he agreed at first. Later, after I came back from promoting "Inception", he said that he would not act. I don't know the specific details.

Obviously, no one is forcing him, but he can feel that if he acts in my play, his circle of friends will disappear. So, the two powers harm each other, whichever is the lesser. Of course, this is just my guess.

"Song Lu explained the matter clearly in front of everyone.

When Song Lu said this, everyone started to think about it, rivers and lakes, rivers and lakes, once you enter the rivers and lakes, they are as deep as the sea. The rivers and lakes are like a quagmire. Once you fall into it, you can't help yourself.

"...Come, drink, drink, drink..."

I don't know who gave the advice, but everyone seemed to have never experienced the previous episode and continued to laugh and talk. Everyone understood this tacitly.

Of course, some reporters went to interview Ge You, some interviewed the Wang brothers of Huayi, and some even interviewed Feng Dapao.

Of course, they all rejected that statement, saying that there was no compulsion from anyone, they did not form a clique, and everyone was free.

But no matter what they say, the people don't believe it.

People are not fools. How can an actor refuse an invitation from a major international director? No matter what, you are only a well-known actor in China and a little famous internationally. Can you withstand the opportunity to become famous internationally? Most people probably can't, right?

Moreover, Ge You agreed at first, but later gave up apparently due to some pressure.

However, if neither party involved admits it, there is nothing much to say.

Just when everyone was still discussing this matter, a big news in the entertainment industry the next day stunned everyone.

The 80th Oscar organizing committee officially announced the list of film nominations. Among them, "Inception" won the best picture, best adapted screenplay, best cinematography, best visual effects, best original score, and best sound editing.

Six nominations.

The only Chinese director who has received so many Oscar nominations is Li Yu. Most importantly, he was nominated for Best Picture. This is very surprising.

Song Lu and the others rehearsed until ten o'clock in the evening in order to perform the skit well. As a result, as soon as they left the company building, they were blocked by reporters asking Song Lu how he felt.

"Feelings? It's definitely a bit happy. Any director would be happy to be nominated for a grand award. But it's not like I'm overjoyed. After all, I didn't win."

"I don't have much expectations for winning, because Oscar awards require public relations. I didn't do public relations, so the probability of winning a big award is low. Small awards depend on luck."

"Why don't you go to public relations? Because there is no need. The most popular film at the Oscars this year is "No Country for Old Men". I feel that I can't compete, so I don't go to public relations."

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Song Lu's interview made netizens confused. What does it mean to win a prize and need public relations? Isn't winning a fair judgment? Why do you need public relations?

Every time at this time, someone will turn into a science popularizer and come out to provide some popular science to netizens. When netizens understand the rules of the Oscars, they suddenly feel that the sanctity of the world's largest film festival award has been dimmed.

"No wonder Song Lu is not very willing to participate in film festivals. At first, he just thought that only certain domestic awards were black. I didn't expect that they are the same all over the world."

"It's really dark in China, but it's fair abroad. At least it's open to the public."

"Ah, someone is washing the floor so quickly? What a double standard. The same thing is considered unfair at home and is fair abroad?"

"What is fair, reasonable and legal in other countries is illegal in China. Where do you think the double standards come from? One is legal and the other is illegal..."

Song Lu read the comments on the Internet and said, alas, netizens nowadays are always involved in politics, which is no longer fun.

"Mr. Song, today I accidentally disclosed your phone number to the leaders of the Cultural Activities Department of the Olympic Organizing Committee. They want to invite you to perform songs for the Olympic Games. Please give me face when the time comes, and please be polite if you refuse."

Unexpectedly, Wang Hong made such a call to Song Lu.

"Ah? I'm not free..."

"So I have to be tactful when asking you to refuse. I'm not bragging. I said I know you very well and I promise to contact you. Brother, you know, after drinking, you will inevitably brag."

"..." Song Lu was speechless, this was truly an unreasonable disaster.

"Well, don't be angry. If you need me later, you only need to say one thing and I promise not to say anything." Seeing that Song Lu didn't finish his sentence, Wang Hong immediately made up for it.

"Okay, I get it. I will be tactful and tell them that you spent a long time and put a lot of thought into persuading me. Unfortunately, I really don't have the time and energy." Song Lu thought about it and still had to give it to others.

A little face.

Well, that's what a circle is, you act as a wingman when I brag, and I act as a wingman when you brag.

"Oh, Song Lu, you're such a brother, I won't say anything anymore and come out for a drink when you have time."

"Okay, I'll see you later when I have time."

The reason why Song Lu didn't reject Wang Hong is because if he will come up with a few songs next year, will he need help from Wang Hong and others?

Although singing is not his main business, he still has the identity of a singer, and singing is the easiest cash cow to make money, so he cannot just throw it away.
Chapter completed!