Fang Yang, a struggling bar singer, soul-transferred into a parallel universe where he inherited a dying website and a music academy, graduating from a student who lost both parents. He revived th...
Ma Wenhua and Zhong Zhifeng arrived faster than expected. Fang Yang and Fu Ming hadn't been chatting for long when the two of them arrived together, which surprised Fang Yang. "You guys are too fast! How long has it been? Less than ten minutes!"
Ma Wenhua laughed and said, "We were already on our way when we received Mr. Yang's call, so we just sped up a little."
Fang Yang suddenly realized, "This is perfect. Director Fu's film has been filmed for several months and is now finished editing. According to the budget, it was planned to be released during the New Year's Day period. However, Director Fu, in his pursuit of perfection, wanted us to come and find fault with it first. Only when it is completely fine will it be submitted for review. Perfect, everyone can come and see it."
Ma Wenhua and Zhong Zhifeng immediately looked at Fu Ming and said, "Director Fu's pursuit of excellence makes us feel ashamed. If all the employees in the company were like Director Fu, I believe that in a few years, our company will definitely be among the top five film and television companies."
Originally, he was just feeling unsure and came to ask Fang Yang for guidance. However, the meaning changed immediately after Fang Yang spoke to him. This made Fu Ming blush and smile apologetically, saying, "It's not as great as the two bosses say. I just think that one person's plan is limited, but the collective plan is longer. Only a movie that is recognized by everyone can be more likely to be accepted by the audience."
"I believe that with Director Fu's spirit, this movie will definitely be both critically acclaimed and commercially successful."
As the company's vice president, Ma Wenhua actually devotes most of his energy to the management of the film and television division, so he is naturally very pleased to see Fu Ming's serious attitude.
Just then, a burst of laughter came from the doorway. "Yaoyao, today is really lively! Several high-ranking leaders are gathered in one room. Should I go in, or not?"
Hearing the sound, everyone looked towards the door, only to see that Jin Dahai was already standing there, smiling at them with a bag in his hand, which was a bit strange for Jin Dahai, who never carried a bag.
"Oh my, what wind is blowing our General Manager Jin here today? No wonder there were magpies chirping at the door early this morning, it turns out we have a distinguished guest!"
Fang Yang naturally retaliated immediately to Jin Dahai's teasing, but he still felt it was a bit strange that Jin Dahai was carrying a bag today.
"Haha, thank you for your kind words, Mr. Fang. But today is indeed a joyous occasion. After nearly a year of hard work, 'Ne Zha' is finally finished!"
"Ha, today is a double celebration! Come on, let's all head to the screening room now and see the masterpieces of the two great directors. Tonight we'll have a drink to celebrate their great success!"
As the head housekeeper, Yang Huajin was naturally overjoyed. The two films that had been invested in over the past six months were finally reaching the harvest season. Moreover, Fang Yang's TV series had entered the post-production editing stage, and Zheng Xiuli's album would be released in a week. It was only the beginning of autumn, and the branches were already laden with heavy fruits. This made Yang Huajin, who had been in a state of expenditure for the past six months, beam with smiles!
"Oh my, Mr. Yang is in such a good mood today! Well, I'll put aside all the big things and have a drink with Mr. Yang to thank him for his great support."
Jin Dahai and Yang Huajin are old friends, and seeing how happy Yang Huajin is today, he naturally flattered him greatly.
"Let's call over the branch office leaders this afternoon. It's been several months since we got together, and it'll be more lively with more people."
Fang Yang smiled and explained to Yang Huajin that it was a good opportunity to build cohesion among the company's senior executives. Otherwise, if everyone managed their own departments, they would become quite estranged over time.
When there's something delicious, Chen Chen is always the first to rush in. As soon as Fang Yang finished speaking, Chen Chen ran in from outside, "Count me in! I just came in and heard you guys talking about having a get-together. Isn't this a case of being lucky to arrive?"
Yang Huajin laughed and said, "You must have a dog's nose. There's no explanation for this meal yet, and you've already come here by smell."
Chen Chen laughed and said, "As long as there's food to eat, you can say whatever you want, just don't leave me behind."
Everyone burst into laughter. They hadn't expected that Chen Chen, besides liking fishing, was also a foodie. Foodies are shameless, otherwise how could they talk about eating and drinking so confidently?
Upon arriving at the viewing room, Fu Ming stepped forward first and handed the disc to the staff. After the lights were turned off, the entire viewing room fell into darkness. Since the disc had not yet been submitted for review, only a green globe icon appeared at the beginning of the disc.
Fang Yang had watched this movie several times in his previous life and it left a deep impression on him. Now, watching it again, even though the actors were all different, he still enjoyed it immensely.
Fu Ming's filmmaking isn't particularly innovative, but he has one advantage: he meticulously follows the script and enjoys studying it thoroughly. He makes sure to understand the script completely before each shoot, which means that while Fu Ming's films may lack originality, they are reassuring and won't turn out to be a hodgepodge.
Fang Yang likes directors like Fu Ming. As long as you give him a good script, you don't have to worry about anything, and he can bring out the effect you want. This movie is the same. Looking at the people laughing so hard, it goes without saying that the comedic effect is absolutely top-notch!
As soon as the 96-minute film ended, thunderous applause erupted in the screening room. As a veteran comedian, Zheng Shi showcased his talents to the fullest in this film, truly living up to his reputation as a leading figure among the older generation of comedians.
In recent years, Zheng Shi has gained weight and his looks are just average, which has caused him to fall behind in the film market that pursues handsome young actors and gradually fade from the mainstream actor's sight. However, as the saying goes, old ginger is spicier. From this movie, Fang Yang, we can still see that Zheng Shi's acting skills are not comparable to those of today's young actors.
Zhong Zhifeng smiled and said to Fu Ming, "Director Fu, congratulations on achieving such success with your first film. I think it will definitely be a big hit during the New Year's holiday."
Fu Ming also cupped his hands and said, "Actually, I wasn't very confident at first. After all, the main actors in this movie are all veteran actors who have faded from the spotlight. But from the filming set, the comedic effect is really strong. There were often several takes on the scene. Everyone was fully committed to the filming and wanted to make a comeback with this movie. I just don't know if the audience nowadays can accept it!"
Ma Wenhua pondered for a moment and said, "I think it shouldn't be a big problem. Modern society is very stressful at work, and people go to the cinema to relax, especially during the New Year's Day holiday when the New Year atmosphere is strong. If you show a movie with a depressing atmosphere, it will undoubtedly affect this mood. In comparison, comedy movies should be more acceptable to people."
Zhong Zhifeng chimed in, "Director Fu, don't worry. Although movies starring popular celebrities do well at the box office at first, due to their acting skills, most of the initial revenue comes from fans. After a while, they don't look very promising in the long run. Without the support of casual viewers, they can't last long. On the contrary, I think your movie should have a longer lifespan."
Reassured by the others, Fu Ming's confidence grew, but he still turned his attention to Fang Yang. Fang Yang wrote the script, and the final result depended on Fang Yang's word.