Chapter 395 Welcome Teacher Li to join Arclight
"…Although we don't know what kind of home the new sun 4.2 light years away will bring, from today on, the courage and perseverance of mankind will be forever engraved under the starry sky. This long journey of despair and hope that lasts for 2,500 years is known as the "Wandering Earth" plan."
In the screening room of the China Film Digital Production Industrial Base, on the wide IMAX screen, the earth dragged a light blue "long tail" sailing in the vast universe, and the credits slowly emerged in the background.
The lights in the theater came on, and the bright light showed everyone present. There were the main creators of the film, such as Meng Bai, Guo Fan, and Wu Jing, as well as representatives of the investors such as La Peikang, Song Ge, and Chen Zhixi, and many production and distribution company staff including China Film and Jingbei Culture.
Although the movie has ended, everyone is still immersed in the plot of the past two hours. Everyone was whispering to the people around them, and no one was in a hurry to stand up.
In fact, the people present here basically represent half of the forces in the domestic film industry. They have seen many works that are more grand and have more realistic special effects than "The Wandering Earth" over the years.
However, none of them can make them feel as shocked as today.
There is no other reason, just because this is a science fiction movie that belongs to China.
"This movie is awesome!"
Wu Jing, who was sitting next to Meng Bai and Guo Fan, whispered to them excitedly: "I felt it when we were shooting, and I found out today that it is even more awesome than I thought!"
Meng Bai and Guo Fan looked at each other, then looked at Wu Jing and smiled: "How about it, Brother Jing, you won't say I deceived you again in the future, right?"
"That's right, since I joined the group, when have I ever said you deceived me?" Wu Jing stared, "If I had known that this movie could have such a level, I would definitely be the first to agree."
After that, the three of them laughed together. No one thought Wu Jing was talking after the fact, because he really did it.
Before they talked for a few words, they saw La Peikang on the other side calling the three people over.
"This film is very well made."
The head of China Film Group praised him right away, and then looked at Guo Fan: "Director Guo's efforts over the past few years have finally paid off, and he has produced a work that far exceeds expectations."
Guo Fan hurriedly said modestly: "It is mainly due to the support of all the leaders. I just made the film step by step. If it is true that the main role played in the production of the entire project is still played by Director Meng Bai and Director Wu Jing. Without them, this film may not even achieve one-third of the current effect."
"Well, I have also heard from the people below that Xiao Meng is the main planner of the crew and brought in half of the investment. Xiao Wu even put in his own money and finished the film."
La Peikang said with emotion: "It is said that the main force of the development of the times lies in young people. China's film industry does need young filmmakers like you to develop."
To be honest, the pressure on this China Film Group boss in the project of "The Wandering Earth" is also quite great.
It was he who insisted on changing the development direction of his predecessor "Han Sanye" and began to learn from the Western film industry. He also commissioned Guo Fan and a group of young directors to study in Hollywood.
Including the changes in the domestic film market in recent years, such as breaking the traditional "domestic film protection month", increasing the number of imported films, etc., are all development plans he has formulated. Whether
these changes are good or bad, it is difficult to judge before the results come out. And this batch of "pan-science fiction" works headed by "The Wandering Earth" is the time to test the results.
Fortunately, Meng Bai, Guo Fan and Wu Jing and their group have gone through hardships, and the final answer sheet they handed in did not disappoint.
Of course, it is a bit too early to say this now. If we really want to make a final conclusion, we have to look at the box office in a few months. However, seeing the quality of "The Wandering Earth", La Peikang is very confident in the final result.
"Is it scheduled for the Spring Festival?"
"Yes." Meng Bai said, "It's the same schedule as Ning Hao's Crazy Alien."
La Peikang nodded, "We watched his film some time ago, it's not bad, but the theme is still a comedy, which is different from yours. Anyway, I still hope you can all achieve good results."
"It should be no problem. The size of the domestic film market can now support two or three blockbusters selling well at the same time." Meng Bai smiled and said, "This is thanks to our director Wu Jing, who has raised the upper limit of the entire market."
Several people laughed. Indeed, Wolf Warrior 2 directly raised the box office record of domestic films from 20 to 30 billion to more than 5 billion. This number is estimated to be difficult to break in three or four years.
"Hey, your Detective Chinatown 2 should have been taken off the screen recently. What was the final box office?" Wu Jing asked curiously.
"Yes, it was just released a few days ago." Meng Bai said, "The final total box office is 3.487 billion."
Guo Fan on the side was surprised and said, "So high? It should be the box office champion this year, right?"
Meng Bai shook his head and said, "No, it's lower than "Operation Red Sea" at the beginning of the year. The box office potential of the National Day is still worse than that of the Spring Festival."
Although the National Day is also a seven-day holiday, there are many entertainment options. During the Spring Festival, because everyone has to go home for the New Year, there are not many entertainment options in small cities and counties. The only thing that can go out is to watch movies.
This is why many movies know that there are many competitors in the Spring Festival period, but they still want to squeeze in.
Even this time, "Detective Chinatown 2", Meng Bai and Chen Sicheng initially discussed putting it in the Spring Festival period next year. But later, seeing that more and more big productions were scheduled, they moved it forward to the National Day period.
Unexpectedly, the quality of the works in this year's National Day period is not high, and almost none of them can compete. It is also an unexpected surprise.
"Xiao Meng, your film is developing quite smoothly. I remember that you have two projects this year. There should be more next year, right?" La Peikang asked.
"There are currently two projects that have been confirmed to be launched, and the investment will be higher." Meng Bai said, "When the time comes, I'll have to ask for your support, Mr. La."
"Haha, you're too modest." La Peikang laughed loudly, "I heard that your Arclight is very strong now. If you want to talk about support, it's us at China Film that have to ask you for support."
Meng Bai was not polite and immediately hit the nail on the head: "Then Mr. La, let's make a deal, if you have any good projects, you have to think about us."
"Don't worry, we at China Film Group will not refuse any investment."
...
Meng Bai and his team were busy discussing cooperation. Meanwhile, someone else in Jingbei was "breaking up".
"Auntie Li."
In the old office, Li Qin looked at Li Shaohong, who was sitting opposite, and whispered.
"Have you dealt with the contracts?" Li Shaohong asked in her usual gentle voice, and she seemed to be in a good mood.
Seeing this, Li Qin's emotions dissipated a lot, and she smiled and said, "Well, it's almost done."
"That's good. Where are you going next, Arclight?"
"Yes." Li Qin's smile became brighter. "In fact, it's not really joining. It's still in the form of a personal studio, but they will inject part of the capital."
"Not bad." Li Shaohong said with some sarcasm, "It seems that Mr. Meng treats you well."
"Ah, not bad, hehe."
Facing Li Shaohong, who had brought her to the acting career and had been both her teacher and mentor for ten years, when she heard the other party mention Meng Bai, Li Qin felt that it was no different from meeting her parents. She bit her lip and smiled with a rare embarrassment.
"From your expression, I know it's good." Li Shaohong said with emotion: "Back then, you came to me for his script. Alas, if I had known that, I should have brought him to Rong Xinda."
Li Qin pursed her lips and smiled, but didn't say anything.
Based on her understanding of Meng Bai, even if Rong Xinda really gave him some particularly good conditions, he would definitely not come.
That guy is like this, usually looks lazy and easy-going, as if he can do anything, but in fact, he is very proud of himself.
Of course, his talent and strength can really support his idea.
"Forget it, this industry belongs to you young people after all." Li Shaohong looked at Li Qin, "Speaking of which, it is actually the company that has delayed you in the past few years. Fortunately, you have a place to stay."
Because several founders have shifted their focus away from the company, Rong Xinda has been declining over the years. Now the only remaining Xiaohua is also leaving, and the future situation is even more difficult to say.
However, Li Shaohong did not stop Li Qin. After all, the girl has been here for ten years until the contract expires. No matter how great the favor
is, it is also a benevolent act. The two chatted for a long time until the assistant Jia Jia knocked on the door to say that the contracts to be handled have been handled.
Li Qin stood up and looked at the familiar office. Her nose was sour and her eyes were red.
"Okay, all good things must come to an end." Li Shaohong comforted her, "If you have time in the future, you can come back and have a look."
"Yeah, I remember." Li Qin responded in a low voice.
After leaving Rong Xinda, her mood was a little low all night.
Until she saw Meng Bai the next day.
"Hahaha, welcome Mr. Li to join Arclight Film and Television!"
At the door of the conference room, Meng Bai shouted to the confused Li Qin with a smile on his face, and then waved his hand back.
In the room, the Arclight staff who had prepared early were divided into two rows, and began to cheer and applaud under the leadership of their boss. At the same time, a red cloth was pulled down, revealing a banner hanging on the wall, which read "Warm congratulations to the well-known actor Li Qin for reaching a cooperation with Arclight Film and Television." There
was also someone holding a colorful cannon tube next to him. After a crisp sound, the colorful strips exploded in the air like flowers scattered by the sky.
Li Qin raised her hand to throw away the colored paper that fell on her hair, and looked at the scene in front of her with a smile: "You...what are you doing?"
"Signing a contract, this must have a sense of ceremony." Meng Bai said as if it was a matter of course.
"..."
In front of everyone, Li Qin resisted the desire to complain.
Good guy, this sense of ceremony is really too strong. If this is paired with dynamic DJ music, it will be no different from "Congratulations to Sister Li for getting a Maserati after one year of micro-business."
However, Li Qin looked at Meng Bai, who was smiling proudly, and a warm feeling rose in her heart.
Just like this guy said, how can there be no sense of ceremony for such an important thing as signing a contract, even if it is in such a deliberately embarrassing form.
After figuring this out, Li Qin's smile became bright again. First, she shook hands with Meng Bai very cooperatively, and then expressed her gratitude to everyone at the scene.
The Arc Light staff present naturally said that they were not welcome, after all, everyone knew that the person in front of them might be their future boss lady... uh, or one of the boss ladies.
After the welcome ceremony, the staff dispersed to do their work, leaving only Meng Bai, Li Qin, and the teams on both sides.
In fact, there was nothing to talk about, after all, all the conditions had been discussed long ago, and today they came just to sign the contract.
As early as when she first met Meng Bai, Li Qin had already established a studio, but it has been under the name of Rong Xinda for all these years.
In addition, she was cheated in her first investment. This girl "once bitten by a snake, she is afraid of the rope for ten years". She has not made any investment in recent years, so her studio has been purely serving herself for so many years and has not developed much.
According to the plan, the newly reorganized "Qinmeng Film and Television Studio" - the girl wanted to call it "Qinmeng Studio" at first, but later felt that it was too straightforward and not nice, so she changed a word - the shares of the studio are composed of three parts.
First is Li Qin herself, who holds 15% of the shares and is both the boss of the studio and a contracted artist.
Then there is Taiyang Chuanhe, which holds 25% of the shares and is mainly responsible for business cooperation.
As for the remaining 60% of the shares, half is held by Arc Light Film and Television and half by Meng Bai personally. The former is responsible for her film and television contracts, and the latter provides a sum of 30 million yuan in funds - in fact, it is equivalent to giving her a "signing fee".
"Congratulations, Mr. Li." Meng Bai teased, "You will be the one who operates the capital in the future."
Li Qin rolled her eyes, "Tsk, that sounds good. You have taken more than half of the shares. To put it bluntly, I am still working for you."
"Then you can't think so. The more shares I have, the more risks I bear. Besides, Taiyang Chuanhe and I usually don't care about you. It's you who has the final say."
Li Qin thought about it and felt that it made sense.
To put it bluntly, her current status in the circle is only at the upper level of the second tier. Compared with the huge Arclight Film and Television, a small studio is really not worth mentioning.
"Hey, can I sign new people in the future?" Li Qin said excitedly.
"As long as you can convince the other party, you can sign whoever you like." Meng Bai said, "But I suggest you do it one by one, otherwise you will have no resources to give to people after signing them, and you will have no energy to lead them, which will delay them in vain."
"Don't worry, I know." Li Qin said quite happily.
It's not easy to come out to work alone. How can she appear to be the boss without one or two "little brothers" under her?
I have decided. I will go back to school when I have time to see if there are any talented junior sisters to sign. This can be regarded as inheriting Aunt Li's spirit.
"Okay, Mr. Li, don't think about recruiting younger brothers for now."
Meng Bai waved to the staff to put a thick stack of scripts on the table: "Take a look first, these are the scripts I promised you before."
"So many!" Li Qin exclaimed.
"There are three in total, all kinds of genres." Meng Bai picked up the thinnest one first, "This is the new movie directed by Lu Yang, adapted from the novel of the same name "Assassination of Novelist", a fantasy action theme."
Lu Yang is the director of "Embroidered Spring Blade". He and Guo Fan are friends. The two of them have participated in the "Young Director Program" of China Film Group before.
The two of them, together with Rao Xiaozhi, the director of "The Unknown", are considered to be in the same circle, and together they established "August Water Drop Culture Media". Just like the Beijing and Shanghai circles before, several young directors stick together.
If the company wants to develop, it is not enough to have a director, it must have supporting capital. The three of them looked at their respective friend circles, each one was poorer than the other, and only Arc Light Film and Television was the most powerful and reliable, so they pulled Meng Bai in as a backer.
It happened that China Film Group asked Lu Yang to be responsible for the filming of "Assassination of Novelist", so Arc Light became a co-producer.
The money has been invested, so it is natural to ask for a role. Meng Bai also respected Lu Yang as a director, and only asked for the role of the heroine "Tu Ling".
In fact, Lu Yang wanted to find Yang Mi for this role at first. The two had previously collaborated on "Assassination of Spring Blade 2". Although it was not as good as the first one, the cooperation was still pleasant, and he had mentioned it to the other party once before.
But since Meng Bai, the "investor dad", wanted it, he gave it to her.
As for which of the two candidates is better, Yang Mi is definitely more popular, but Li Qin is not bad, and her popularity is better.
Anyway, the focus of this play is still on the male lead, and it doesn't matter who the female lead is.
(End of this chapter)
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