Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.
It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...
Zhang Yimou was very shocked.
"Another 30 million??? Junior brother, isn't this money too easy to earn???"
Shen Fang smiled and said, "Senior brother, you're a world-renowned director now. By the way, Takeshi Kitano is planning to discuss a collaboration with you. I heard he's your idol, and Jin Tianxia specially arranged for you to do a director interview program where your ideas collide."
Zhang Yimou was pleasantly surprised to hear this: "I've worked with director Takeshi Kitano once before, and it's been many years since we last met. Okay, I agree to this, junior brother, thank you."
Shen Fang waved his hand.
Han Sanping, who was standing to the side, spoke up: "Xiao Fang, the business you've done is really impressive. I won't say much more, Director Zhang, just let me know what kind of people, venues, publicity, filming, and censorship support you need. It would be best if you could hold a nationwide casting call, make it a big deal, and set an example for the industry."
Zhang Yimou nodded: "I'll start the project once I get back from Japan."
"There are quite a few imported films this year. More than 10 Hollywood blockbusters, such as Harry Potter 2, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Finding Nemo, Terminator 3, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Medallion, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Italian Job, and Charlie's Angels, will be released in China. These blockbusters are really crushing our mainland films. Our domestic film market needs to accelerate its development."
Director Zhang, Boss Yang, General Manager Yu, General Manager Wang, if we want to hold onto the domestic market, we need more big-budget productions. We have to compete head-on, otherwise it will be very difficult to withstand the pressure. We can't simply ban foreign films from entering China, so the Chinese film market still needs our own efforts to protect our own territory.
"Director Zhang has proven that we can also make big-budget commercial films. With everyone working together, China Film Group will provide support. Keep up the good work."
Chen Fang was suddenly struck by a strong sense of mission.
"Uncle, don't worry, as long as Longteng is still around, we'll fight Hollywood to the bitter end!!!"
Wang Zhongjun, Yu Pangzi, and Albert Yeung also expressed their stance, saying they would fight Hollywood to the death. They are all in the media industry, and if Hollywood seizes the market, they will be out of a job.