Chapter 57: As expected
Wang Changtian is not worried at all that the Changlin Film and Television stall will collapse.
Those who don’t know the industry may ridicule Shen Changlin for doing things from east to west, but Changlin Film and Television’s TV series and variety shows all have SMG’s investment share, and TV stations are involved.
If a TV station takes over, the probability of losing money is low, but it may make less money!
"Variety shows and TV series are definitely no less profitable than movies...especially blockbuster variety shows! "Running Man" meets all the requirements for blockbusters, don't worry!"
"I'm not worried about this...Have you seen Director Chen's "The Four Famous Cats"?"
"I didn't look...what's wrong?"
Wang Changtian hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It doesn't feel like martial arts..."
“…”
Shen Changlin didn't know what to say...
To be honest, the script and subject matter of "The Four Famous Catchers" are both passable, the story has foreshadowing, the plot has ups and downs, and the special effects are okay.
Why not buy it?
Because...we have seen better martial arts movies in this genre!
If you have never seen a martial arts movie, you may think "The Four Famous Catchers" is really great, but today's audiences happen to be the ones who grew up with the influence of Hong Kong movies. We know "New Dragon Inn", "The Swordsman", " "Once Upon a Time" series, it's hard for you to say anything good about the mediocre "Four Famous Catchers"!
"The pure martial arts genre... is indeed a bit outdated!"
"...You don't like it either?"
"This is not a question of whether I am optimistic or not, but... Director Chen Jiashang's ability has no chance of matching or reaching the golden age of Hong Kong movies!" After a pause, Shen Changlin added: "After all, our audience is watching martial arts. As someone who grew up watching movies, it’s natural to compare them to that era!”
Wang Changtian had a different opinion: "But "Xiu Chun Dao" is very good, with good reputation and good box office!"
""Xiuchundao" is not a martial arts, its story frame can be placed in any era!"
Wang Changtian thought for a moment, nodded, and then sighed: "I have to do "Four Famous Catchers"..."
“…”
Indeed, "Four Famous Catchers" is very useless, the genre does not please the market, and it will not be very profitable, but at least it will not lose money...
Thank you. Fortunately, the trilogy was released in 2014 - before Huang Qiusheng went crazy!
Otherwise, it will just rot in your hands!
"Mr. Wang, what do you think of the co-production?"
Shen Changlin changed the subject.
"Co-production?" Wang Changtian looked at him doubtfully: "You want to make a co-production?"
"Well, I have an idea!"
"Why do you have any ideas? Don't you always pay attention to domestic movies?"
How to explain this?
You can't say that you want to pull a lotus flower...
"Co-production movies are all the rage these days, so I have an idea too!"
…
Well, there have been too many hyped news about co-productions recently. Let’s take a quick look and find out: What is the participation of Jingshi TV in "The Expendables 2", DMG Entertainment will participate in the production of "Iron Man 3", Fan Xiaopang and Andy Lau will star, and New Wilderness Entertainment will participate in "Cloud Atlas" , Zhou Xun will star;
Wanda will use Keanu Reeves to direct "Man of Tai Chi"...
The Shanghai International Film Festival even made a special feature on Sino-US co-productions, and invited a bunch of industry leaders to participate!
No way, so far, 9 of the top 10 box office movies are from Hollywood - only "Search" is a purely domestic movie.
If you can't beat it, just join!
It's not like Durant is the only one who's good at this move...
In fact, Enlight has always attached great importance to Sino-US co-productions. After all, it has done film batching business, and later also produced "Rampage in Hollywood"...
Therefore, when I heard about Shen Changlin’s proposal, I was decisively interested: “Do you want to do a co-production?”
Shen Changlin shook his head: "I'm not a director, but I want to try it..."
Wang Changtian felt a little regretful: "I thought you were going to take the international route!"
"I have no plans for this moment!"
Shen Changlin continued: "I think Chinese film and television companies have not yet reached the stage of internationalization. Even after a few years, it is worth considering whether they have the ability or the need to internationalize.
Internationalization means that we want to enter the international market, but do we understand the international market? If you don’t understand, how can you make judgments? Hong Kong is so close to us, such a small place, and there is a mainland company that has the ability to serve the Hong Kong market Make a video and make a very good profit at the same time?”
“We can’t even enter the Hong Kong market, let alone the international market!”
Wang Changtian was confused: "Then you still want to make a co-production?"
"It's just a small attempt. I want to put it into practice... I have researched that the genre films that are popular around the world are either science fiction or monster genres. They do not need to involve specific ethnic groups or countries... There are no barriers to acceptance. I think the monster disaster genre is a good choice. !”
Wang Changtian nodded, and then asked: "...but the two types you mentioned, the investment is huge, right?"
"Indeed, a good monster disaster movie can't be made without a cost of 100 million US dollars!"
Wang Changtian couldn't help but be surprised: "...100 million US dollars?"
"It's a blockbuster movie...you see, "The Monster on the Han River" was released in South Korea, and no one cared!"
"Let's talk about "Four Famous Catchers"!"
Wang Changtian decisively refused...
Shen Changlin was not asked about the specific situation at all...
One hundred million US dollars, this amount completely exceeded his limit...
Shen Changlin did not continue to persuade - it was meaningless!
He doesn't like painting cakes very much, and he's not good at painting cakes either!
And... he was mentally prepared for rejection when he came - Wang Changtian is too stable.
Since Guangguang is not interested, let's find another company and first get the rights to adapt "The Meg"...
After chatting for a few more words, Shen Changlin said goodbye and left.
…
The 30-episode TV series "A Smile Is Charming" took three months to shoot.
Naza should stay as the heroine for three months.
But she took on "The Thieves"...
In order for her to meet the schedule, almost all the scenes of the director team revolved around her. She was able to endure hardships and kept working, and the filming was completed in two months...
Then returned to the capital.
After getting off the plane, I was about to send my brother Shen Changlin a daily greeting message when I suddenly received a call from Zhao Shan: "Where are you?"
"I'm at the airport..."
"Come to the company quickly!"
"...I just got off the plane and wanted to take a rest..."
"Come here quickly. Director Yi will come over later to select actors for his new play. I'll give you one hour. Don't wait if you're late!"
Then Zhao Shan hung up the phone...
Na Zha was stunned for a moment, and then realized: Ah Mou?
Director Ah Mou!
Naza immediately became energetic and urged her assistant to get in the car and head to the company together...
In the car, the assistant helped her put on her makeup. When she walked into the company with a smile on her face, she saw a group of people sitting in the lounge, Zhang Yi, Jin Chen, Chen Xiao, Wang Kai, and someone she didn't recognize...
There’s even Liu Shishi!
Not quite what I expected...
But she still said hello quickly: "Sister Shi Shi...Brother Zhang Yi, Brother Chen Xiao, Brother Kai, Daxi...are you here too?"
"Well," Shi Shi pulled Jiao Junyan over: "This is Jiao Junyan, your senior sister!"
"...Well, Sister Jiao..."
After saying hello, Nazha sat down next to Jin Daxi obediently, tugged on the corner of her clothes and said, "Come with me to the toilet!"
"…good!"
Chapter completed!