Chapter 439 It is rare for young people to have this awareness and thought
It’s almost time, and everyone who should be here has arrived, and the celebration party for [Detective Chinatown 2] has officially begun.
No matter what activity, the first item is always the leader’s speech.
Logically speaking, as the boss of the film's main controller [Wei Ming Tian Xia], the film's director and the leading actor, Gu Wei should naturally open the show.
However, Mr. La Peikang from China Film Group also came to the banquet today, so Gu Wei of course had to let the real leader speak first.
In the film and television industry, China Film Group Corporation is always a huge mountain that no one can overcome. It seems to be the same as other film and television companies such as Huayi, Guangguang, and Bona, and the movies it produces sometimes even lose money, but in fact, the position of chairman of China Film Group Corporation is a real leader at the level of a director-general, which is fundamentally different from Wang Changtian, Yu Dong and others.
Mr. La said a few polite words and then walked onto the stage with a microphone in his hand, a smile on his face.
"I'm very happy to be here today to attend the celebration of Detective Chinatown 2. First of all, congratulations to everyone here. It's your hard work and efforts that have created such an excellent work and achieved such remarkable results."
President La is truly a leader. He spoke extensively, citing classics, reviewing the past and looking forward to the future. He affirmed the achievements of "Detective Chinatown 2" and encouraged everyone to keep up the good work and create more brilliance.
After the opening speech, there was warm applause from the audience.
Gu Wei took a quick look and found that the CEOs of film and television companies sitting at the main table where he was sitting were snapping the most enthusiastically. The expressions on their faces were very appropriate, as if they extremely agreed with what their leader said.
At today's celebration party, all the CEOs of the investors of "Detective Chinatown 2" came, including Wang Changtian of Guangxian, Zhang Genming of Wanda, and the CEOs of Youku Films, Beijing Yaolai Media, Jinyi Pictures, Dadi Times, and Hengdian Films.
After all, with a box office of 3.9 billion, it is the champion of the domestic film market, and everyone as the investor of the film has made money more or less.
The five industry companies that were later introduced as co-producers had a small investment share, but they all had theater resources. "Detective Chinatown 2" did not give them much in return, but they made a lot of money in terms of theaters and theater chains.
Although the domestic film market has been developed, if there are no good movies released, audiences will not go to the cinema to watch movies.
More than half of a movie's box office revenue will eventually go into the pockets of theater chains, so these theater chain owners most hope that more excellent works can be released.
For a hit movie like "Detective Chinatown 2", the share they get from the producers as investors is nothing. The real money is made from the theaters.
After La Peikang finished speaking, Gu Wei also came on stage and said a few words, then announced the start of the banquet to everyone.
At the main table, Gu Wei chatted and drank with the bosses, and the atmosphere was very lively.
Everyone here who has reached this position today is a smart person, and everyone knows what to say and what not to say.
The host Gu Wei is very popular. Apart from Mr. La who is the leader, the others at the table are all businessmen. As the God of Wealth of everyone, Gu Wei is naturally the most popular.
"Mr. Gu, when is the third installment of Detective Chinatown going to start filming?"
Everyone raised their glasses and took a sip. After putting down their glasses, Wang Changtian suddenly asked Gu Wei beside him.
After hearing what he said, the desk fell silent and the CEOs all looked at Gu Wei, waiting for his answer.
"I only have a rough idea for the third part, and the script hasn't been written yet."
Gu Wei looked up at everyone, thought for a moment and said.
"Mr. Gu, please feel free to ask for anything you need. I believe all the CEOs here will do their best to help the film."
Mr. Zhang from Wanda said with a smile.
“Right, right.”
"Mr. Gu, if you need anything, just let me know."
Everyone agreed.
Gu Wei smiled.
"Thank you all for your support, but the first two films laid a good foundation and set a high tone, so I felt a lot of pressure. I was really afraid that if I didn't do a good job, it would ruin the reputation of this series.
I plan to take some time to calm down and polish the script, and plan to start filming "Detective Chinatown 3" after 2018."
Gu Wei's words made everyone a little disappointed. For movies like the "Detective Chinatown" series that are destined to be big hits, they would like to see one released every year.
"Mr. Gu is someone who can truly dedicate himself to his work. Sharpening the knife does not delay the chopping of wood. Detective Chinatown 3 will definitely not disappoint everyone."
La Peikang smiled and praised.
"Right, right, right. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."
"Mr. Gu takes his time and does a fine job."
“.”
"Thank you, Mr. La. We still need your help to make a good movie~"
Gu Wei turned around and thanked La Peikang next to him, then picked up the wine glass.
"Everyone, I have to thank you all for your support in making this movie a huge success. I hope our future cooperation will continue to be as smooth as before!"
After hearing what Gu Wei said, everyone picked up their glasses and drank the wine while cheering.
As time went on, the atmosphere of the banquet became better and better. Gu Wei chatted with the bosses at the main table for a while, and then stayed at the table of the main creators of the crew next door for a while.
The main actors Wang Baoqiang, Liu Yifei, Nazha, Xiao Yang, Wang Xun and several assistant directors and executive directors of the crew at that time had a pretty good chat.
"Xiao Yang, your movie will be released at the end of the year. You have to start pre-promotion next month, and there will be a specific promotional plan later."
"I understand, boss. I don't have any work recently. I just finished recording a variety show a while ago. Everything will be arranged by the company."
Gu Wei nodded.
Gu Wei does not expect the box office of the movie "The Love Master" to be very high, because it is a low-budget comedy and even if the final results are not ideal, it will not lose much money.
The most important thing is that it is the first independently promoted film of Wei Ming Tian Xia. Gu Wei hopes that this film can be a good start for the company to develop film promotion business in the future.
“By the way, at the beginning of next year, director Wen Muye will be producing a new film, and this film will be one of the company’s most important projects next year.
The male lead hasn't been decided yet, you can talk to Director Wen later to see if it's suitable."
The movie that Gu Wei was talking about was the one Han Jianuo had already written the script for, "Dying to Survive."
He has given the script to Wen Muye and plans to start filming early next year.
The film is currently in the casting stage. Gu Wei did not give Wen Mu any advice, but just told him that he could try out any ideas he had, and no matter who he wanted to play the role, Gu Wei would help invite them.
Xiao Yang was pleasantly surprised when he heard what Gu Wei said. He had just finished working with Wen Mu on "The Love Master" and they had a pretty good relationship. He felt that he still had great hope of finding Director Wen.
"Mr. Gu, aren't you going to act in this new movie?"
Gu Wei smiled and waved his hand.
"I can't act. The role is not suitable."
As he said this, he patted Xiao Yang's shoulder.
"This is a good movie. Honestly, if it weren't for the huge age gap between my appearance and mine, I would definitely give it a try."
What he said made Xiao Yang even more curious, and he planned to contact Wen Muye after the banquet was over.
Gu Wei has always believed that an actor's acting style is closely related to his image and age, and the so-called "Thousand-Faced Movie Emperor" also has his own limitations.
For example, everyone says that Huang Bo has good acting skills, but if you ask him to play a tall, rich, handsome, and elegant gentleman, he definitely can't do it.
If you let someone like Chen Daoming play a beggar, people would probably think that the beggar's name is Zhu Chongba.
Just like some actresses in the circle, they play young and beautiful beauties in their twenties, white-collar elites in their thirties and forties, and mothers-in-law and mothers when they are older.
This is good, the actors don't have to work hard to act and the audience doesn't get distracted. It's better than those older actors who insist on playing 18-year-old girls. Not only are they ridiculed for pretending to be young, but they also look too greasy.
With Gu Wei's acting skills, it's not impossible for him to play the male lead in "Dying to Survive", but there's no need.
He is only 24 years old this year, and the impression he gives to the audience has always been that of a handsome young man with top-notch looks. I don’t know what the effect will be, but I’m afraid that the audience will be distracted by the show and such a good show will be ruined.
Why did Xu Zheng perform so well in the original version? Because he has always been an image of a middle-aged greasy man in previous film and television works, so everyone can easily empathize with him.
This is also the reason why many actors who have appeared in too many variety shows find it difficult to go back to acting. When people watch your films, they will unconsciously substitute their previous impressions of you.
"What movie? Can Boss Gu take a look at me?"
Gu Wei and Xiao Yang didn't turn their backs on others when they were chatting, so Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to them, asked curiously.
"Um~ There's a female character in the script, but she's a single mother and a pole dancer. I'm afraid you're not suitable for this, Yifei."
Gu Wei turned around, looked Liu Yifei up and down, and shook his head.
Liu Yifei pouted after hearing what he said.
"Actually, I still want to challenge myself and play some different roles."
Gu Wei smiled and didn't respond to her.
Just kidding, it would be so awkward if Liu Yifei with this appearance appeared in "Dying to Survive", it's totally different style.
When the banquet was more than halfway through, Mr. La from China Film Group stood up and left first. Gu Wei then escorted Mr. La outside.
"Boss La, my company has previously discussed with China Film Group about joining the 'The Wandering Earth' project. What are their thoughts?"
On the way out, Gu Wei mentioned the story of "The Wandering Earth" to La Peikang.
In fact, it could have been said at the dinner table, but Gu Wei took into consideration that secrecy is the key to success, while disclosure can lead to failure.
His company has produced many good projects in recent years and is considered to be the leading film and television company in terms of profitability. "The Wandering Earth" is a project of China Film Group, and he has not yet joined in. He is afraid that if others hear about it, there will be some twists and turns in the middle.
La Peikang turned around and glanced at Gu Wei.
“I know what you’re talking about. In fact, China Film Group welcomes Weiming Tianxia’s participation. After all, the cost of The Wandering Earth is too high. Although China Film Group has money, it can’t invest indefinitely.
Another thing is that as for our domestic science fiction films, you also know that neither the audience nor people in the industry think that Chinese people can make good science fiction films, so some people are still pessimistic about the future of "The Wandering Earth".
Are you really ready to join in?"
La Peikang is a nice person. He is optimistic about Gu Wei's development and wants to make friends with him, so he spoke very clearly.
You can invest money, but there are great risks involved.
Gu Wei looked delighted.
"I understand what Mr. La said. I am actually a fan of Mr. Liu Cixin. I have read the novel The Wandering Earth many times and I love it very much.
Another thing is that I really hope we can make excellent science fiction films that belong to the Chinese people. I don’t care about a little money! ”
The two stood at the door of a black Audi, and La Peikang patted Gu Wei's shoulder with a smile on his face.
"No wonder Chairman Han thinks so highly of you. It's rare for a young person to have this kind of awareness and thought.
The producer of "The Wandering Earth" is Xu Jianhai, the head of the Beijing Film Production Branch of China Film Group. I'll make an appointment for you to come to the group and sit down and have a chat with Mr. Xu and Director Guo Fan.
If we follow Director Guo Fan's requirements, he can spend all the money invested in this film. We can then set a plan."
With Mr. La's words, Gu Wei knew that the matter was done.
"Okay, Mr. La, then please walk slowly and be careful on the road."
La Peikang waved to Gu Wei, got in the car and left.
After returning to the banquet hall, Gu Wei went straight to the actors' table and sat down, then picked up his chopsticks and took a few bites of food.
"Why are you so happy after coming back from a trip? What happy thing happened to you?"
Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to him, looked at him with confusion.
"Is it so obvious?"
Gu Wei smiled and turned to look at her.
Liu Yifei pursed her lips and nodded.
"Hmm~ Like a little fox that successfully stole a chicken."
After she finished speaking, she started laughing without waiting for Gu Wei to reply.
"By the way, my mom asked me to ask you when you'll have time to visit again. She recently learned two new specialties."
"Still going?"
"Why, you don't want to?"
"No, I'm afraid of bothering my aunt."
"Then I have no control over it. She asked me to ask this."
Liu Yifei shrugged and said indifferently.
Gu Wei thought about it.
"Next month, my current drama will probably wrap up in early November, and the next film will start shooting at the end of November, so I can take a break for more than ten days in between.
But I must have other work to do, so we can make an appointment then."
"Okay, now that you've said that, I can report back to my mom. We can set a time then."
Time passed unknowingly and it was evening. The main creative staff went on stage together to take a group photo, and the celebration party for "Detective Chinatown 2" was officially over.
As the host, Gu Wei saw off all the future guests and got into his own black Mercedes-Benz nanny car.
"Why are you suddenly interested in charity?"
Gu Wei suddenly asked as the car drove towards Nazha's residence.
"Ah, I also want to contribute a little to the children in the mountainous areas and to the cause of education!
Since Sister Yifei is going to do it anyway, I can just keep her company and not feel lonely~"
Nazha hugged Gu Wei's arm, leaned against him, rolled her eyes around, and found a reason to speak.
"Um~ How are your parents?"
"They're pretty good. They all have very gentle personalities. You'll understand once you meet them."
(End of this chapter)
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