Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 705 You Can’t Have Your Paw at the Same Time
The next day, Bad Monkey Pictures took the lead in officially announcing an upcoming future plan for young filmmakers, which will also feature a mysterious guest appearance!
Once this news came out, it attracted a lot of attention within this small circle.
Although the Internet has gradually become an integral part of our lives, the mainstream information disseminated on the Internet can only represent a small part of the world.
Just as the law of "the shorter the news, the greater the impact", not everything will necessarily attract public attention.
After all, the things that the general public likes to see and hear are mostly within their own scope of cognition, or are closely related to their lives.
In the entertainment industry, Ning Hao, as the mainstay of the sixth generation of directors, has a high status in the circle. Only the fifth generation directors such as the National Master can surpass him.
Apart from that, they are basically on par with each other. Even if there is some gap, they are not necessarily eating from the same pot. Everyone keeps to themselves and does not interfere with each other, so they live in peace.
Therefore, people in the industry naturally have different opinions on Ning Hao's initiative to launch such a youth film project.
There are many different opinions , some are optimistic, some are pessimistic, and some think that Ning Hao has overstepped his bounds and that it is not his turn to take the lead in such an event .
Many people even secretly think, what's the point of doing such a thankless job? Not only will you not make money, but you might even get into trouble.
If you end up with a reputation of losing your integrity in your later years, wouldn't you become a laughing stock in the circle?
There are so many people who are trying to protect themselves that if you just stand up normally, you will look exceptionally tall and strong.
In contrast, those friends who were on good terms with Ning Hao naturally applauded loudly and were the first to respond actively.
Among them, whether it was the billionaire actor Huang Bo who stood out from Ning Hao's representative works, or Xu Zheng, who had collaborated with Ning Hao many times and had a very good relationship with him and had not yet gained weight and become the big brother of Shan Zheng, they all agreed to attend without hesitation .
It can be said that he showed his support for Ning Hao's move through his actions.
The entertainment industry is nothing more than a big circle with many small circles inside. As one of the best directors of the sixth generation, the value of Ning Hao's small circle is naturally very high.
Not only were there co-stars in attendance, but there were also many heavyweight guests, such as the CEO of Bad Monkey Pictures and the investor behind a successful director.
Of course, indispensable are some good media friends. Since it is a business of "losing money to gain publicity", there must be people responsible for publicity, right?
The announcement of the so-called "mysterious guest" is of course a gimmick, but for media friends, this gimmick is naturally a waste of time and effort.
Most media friends will get the list of attending guests in advance when they receive the invitation, which will also make it convenient for them to do their homework in advance and ask questions.
Among them, many media friends couldn't help but feel that they had scored twice when they saw the words "Zhou Dongsheng" on the list.
"Oh my goodness, why is it this guy again?"
"With all the action lately, doesn't this guy have to do anything?"
"Is it possible that the boss really doesn't need to do any work?"
"I just saw him at the Central Academy of Drama last time, and now he's hooking up with the Beijing Film Academy. Will Communication University of China be next?"
"But he was able to hook up with a famous director in the film industry. Is he planning to enter the film industry in a big way next?"
"Didn't you do your homework? He just made a cameo appearance in a movie not long ago, and he brought in money with him. He even made a bet on Weibo that the movie would get 1.5 billion in box office!"
"Is there such a thing? There are only a few Chinese films that have grossed over 1.5 billion yuan, right?"
"Even if we include Hollywood, there are no more than 10 films in the Chinese box office market that can surpass this line. I don't know where this confidence comes from!"
"That's right. Did you think it was profitable just because you saw that Stephen Chow's movies broke the ceiling of China's box office? Don't you see who Stephen Chow is? He is the best actor every year, and there is only one Stephen Chow every century!"
"Maybe he's making frequent appearances to build momentum for this movie."
"They also said that if the box office couldn't reach that, they would pay for it out of their own pockets, but they really have that much money. Don't you think it's infuriating?"
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There are quite a few discussions like this. It can only be said that Zhou Dongsheng has gradually begun to emerge in terms of controversy, and it is predictable that this controversy will only grow in the future.
If you are not envied by others, you are mediocre. If there is no controversy at all, what is the difference between you and an invisible person?
Zhou Dongsheng was like this in the past. Now that he is back in this world, he must leave something behind.
In this case, we naturally have to act as best we can. If we restrain ourselves in the slightest, it would be irresponsible of ourselves.
On the eve of the film project launch conference, everyone naturally gathered together under Ning Hao's arrangement to greet each other and get to know each other first.
"Hey, Brother Hao, long time no see. How's the movie preparation going? I've kept my schedule in reserve, waiting for your order to join the crew immediately!"
At this moment, Huang Bo, who has not yet become a billionaire movie star, was chatting and laughing with Ning Hao with a bright smile, and his eyes were looking at Zhou Dongsheng and Wen Muye beside him very naturally.
Ning Hao patted Huang Bo's shoulder very familiarly. The two met on the set of "Crazy Stone". At that time, they were both just unknown people.
Now one of them is a famous director, and the other has become the first Chinese film actor to earn 5 billion yuan. They rose together from humble beginnings, and now they have achieved success together.
Therefore, there was no need to explain the relationship between the two. Instead, Ning Hao immediately asked the two people standing beside him, "How is it? Does Brother Bo have any hope of getting the leading role?"
Wen Muye looked at him carefully, and then said seriously: "Although Brother Bo is an actor with great potential, and he is also a northern man, I think he is still a little far from the role of Cheng Yong..."
Huang Bo didn't expect that he would be arranged an interview right at the start and was directly rejected. If it were an ordinary person, even if he didn't get angry, he would probably not be in a good mood.
After all, if Ning Hao said this, it would be fine, but when it came out from the mouth of such a young boy, it was obviously a different matter.
However, the worldly-wise Huang Bo didn't take it seriously at all. Instead, he asked with interest, "Brother Hao, do you have any new scripts?"
After all, Ning Hao is currently preparing to shoot the third film in the Crazy Series, and his old friend Huang Bo is still present.
One of the main reasons that allowed Ning Hao to be distracted and work on other film projects is that this film project must be attractive enough to attract a famous director like Ning Hao.
Based on his understanding of Ning Hao, Huang Bo felt that his guess was probably correct, which aroused his interest.
After all, a good script is not only fatally attractive to directors, but also to actors.
What’s more, the actor is like Huang Bo?
"That's right, this great script is in the hands of my junior. If it weren't for the rule that a gentleman should not take away what others love, I would have wanted to snatch it away and shoot it myself..." Ning Hao couldn't help but sigh.
This made Huang Bo even more curious, as if he was being scratched by a kitten, and he couldn't wait to take a look.
"What are you talking about? I came here as soon as I heard there was a good book..." As he spoke, a very dazzling light flashed by, and Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but squint his eyes.
A shiny bald head is really dazzling. No wonder Xu Zheng became obsessed with wearing hats after middle age. Putting such an obvious reflective light source on the stage is somewhat difficult for the photographer.
"Hey, everything has a first come first served order. I was here first, so don't snatch it from me~" Huang Bo said in a teasing tone.
"You've won so many Best Actor awards, but that's not enough. I haven't won one in so many years. Why don't you give me the chance?" Xu Zheng joked with a smile.
"Okay, what you said happens to be true. The director didn't choose me, but even I failed, so I don't think you will be able to pass either..." Huang Bo said happily.
At this time, Zhou Dongsheng beside him also greeted him at the right time, "Director Xu, long time no see..."
Previously, when he participated in the wedding of the century that was said to have gathered half of the entertainment industry, although Zhou Dongsheng was not yet famous, he became a familiar face because he went there with Principal Wang.
I also met Xu Zheng, but that was all. I didn't even have any contact information.
It's just that when we meet again, only one year has passed, and Zhou Dongsheng is no longer the same old man.
Even Xu Zheng did not dare to neglect him, and extended his hand enthusiastically to shake his hand, saying, "Hey, Mr. Zhou, this year is only enough for us to direct a movie or act in a drama, but in your hands, it turns decay into magic!"
Although he is an actor and director on the surface, Xu Zheng is also quite interested in investment in private .
After all, as someone in the industry, I know that I can’t eat this bowl of rice for a lifetime, and I have to leave myself a way out.
Therefore, there are countless examples of celebrities transforming themselves into capital, and of course there are also many failures.
Among them, the two actresses are undoubtedly the most typical examples. The former is surnamed Zhao and the latter is surnamed Liu.
It is precisely because of his attention to the investment industry that Xu Zheng has a clearer understanding of the amazing achievements of this unremarkable young man in the investment field.
That is why Xu Zheng sincerely sighed, "Turning decay into magic."
After all, it has only been a year at most. In the entertainment industry, even if one becomes a legend with one work and wins the title of Best Actor, the achievement is far less shocking than Zhou Dongsheng's.
"Director Xu, you're joking. I grew up watching your works..." Zhou Dongsheng smiled brightly, but said something extremely heartbreaking.
To some extent, Zhou Dongsheng was not wrong. After all, the "couple" work "Pig Bajie" was something I watched when I was a child.
But when these words were spoken, they gave people a sense of frustration, as if they had become the old wave being washed onto the beach by the new wave.
However, Zhou Dongsheng only mentioned it briefly, and then turned to Wen Muye and asked with interest: "What do you think, Director Wen, does Director Xu have a chance?"
Wen Muye looked Xu Zheng up and down very seriously, then shook his head, "No hair, no way!"
As soon as these words came out, Xu Zheng's face showed the word "embarrassing", and several people couldn't help but burst into laughter. It can be said that his words hit the nail on the head and made everyone laugh.
"Damn it, you are making fun of me, right?" Xu Zheng looked angry and embarrassed.
Wen Muye couldn't help but smile and apologized repeatedly, "Director Xu, I was just joking. The main reason is that this character is set as a northern man, and you are a serious little man from Shanghai, so it's really not suitable..."
"You...you might as well say that I have no hair." Xu Zheng was really annoyed.
"Hahaha, don't waste your humor, use it in the movie. First make the audience laugh and then make them cry. The effect will be better..." Ning Hao said maliciously.
We are all insiders in the industry, and Ning Hao's words have raised the value of the book to a higher level.
After all, when it comes to movies, it's already difficult to make people laugh, but it's even more difficult to make people cry.
Both require precise measurement, and are typical examples of "too much is as bad as too little". If too much is used, it will be a nightmare viewing experience for the audience.
After all, thinking that you are being funny and being self-touched are typical examples of embarrassment that are enough to make bystanders dig their teeth in confusion.
Xu Zheng touched his shiny bald head, and suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, "How about Director Wen show us the script, and I will forgive you. Otherwise, I will get mad..."
"I'm going to get mad too!" Huang Bo, who was standing nearby, heard that there was a script to read and decisively joined in the booing.
For a moment, Zhou Dongsheng felt as if he was participating in a reality show.
Wen Muye was particularly straightforward this time. He happened to have brought a notebook with him, so he naturally showed it to the two of them without hesitation.
After all, regardless of Ning Hao's relationship or their status in the circle, it is absolutely impossible for them to do anything dirty that would damage their reputation.
The value of a notebook, no matter how great, can never be higher than the weight of these two people.
Whether it is director Xu Zheng or veteran actor Huang Bo, with their keen eyesight it is not difficult for them to see the value of this script.
After a while, the two looked at each other.
"This scale... is a little hard to say."
“But as long as it can be filmed, it is indeed a good work that can win awards!”
After all, whether it is a realistic theme or an adaptation from a true story, it can be said that it is the type that major film awards love, and this has almost become an imperceptible rule.
In comparison, it is relatively difficult for best-selling commercial blockbusters to win awards. Film works that can gain both fame and fortune, and are both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, are themselves very rare examples.
Most of the time, it is normal in life that you cannot have your cake and eat it too.
At this moment, even the two of them can only see fame. As for the profit, it can only be judged by the market. There is never a constant or formula to solve it.
"How about letting me try acting, director?" After reading this script, Huang Bo felt like acting.
It's like meeting a talented person, and I can't hide my joy.
"I think I can try it too!" Xu Zheng said without hesitation.
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