Chapter 692 Good Luck
Weibo Night, a party held by the Weibo platform at the end of the year, is no different from the Tencent Starlight Awards and iQiyi Scream Night that Gu Wei attended last month.
Gather some of the most popular stars in the entertainment industry and then present awards such as Movie of the Year, TV Series of the Year, Director of the Year, etc.
Weibo Night is an inventory of all the major and minor events that have happened on Sina Weibo in the past year. It is also an important event to attract audience attention and enhance the influence of Weibo.
Of course, unlike some professional awards, Weibo Night is an entertainment party. As long as the stars are present, the organizers will give them a symbolic award, and the value is not very high.
However, due to the important position and wide influence of Weibo, a special social media network platform in the domestic entertainment industry, many heavyweight stars attend Weibo Night every year.
Many little-known celebrities will also use the company's channels to attend Weibo Night, hoping to increase their exposure and get some traffic.
After the opening performance, the evening began with the presentation of various awards.
Huang Xiaoming and Yang Mi won the [Starlight Charity Influencer Award], while Li Bingbing won the [Weibo's Most Internationally Influential Artist Award].
In the first half, Gu Wei also went on stage to receive a trophy, but it was not his personal award, but the awards for [Weibo Movie of the Year], [Operation Red Sea] and [Dying to Survive].
Wen Mu didn't come today, so Gu Wei, the producer and boss, took the stage.
Yu Dong from Bona was also present today and received the award with Gu Wei.
"Mr. Gu, after the Spring Festival, Bona Film Group will release three new films, namely The Captain, The Bravest, and Call of Duty.
I sent the script to your company a few days ago. Please take a look and see if there is any role that interests you."
Yu Dong has always been obsessed with the success of "Operation Mekong" and felt very sorry that Gu Wei did not take over "Operation Red Sea".
Although the film's final box office was very successful, achieving an extremely high score of 3.6 billion, he was somewhat dissatisfied when he saw the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" of 6 billion. He felt that if Gu Wei had joined at the time, the box office of "Operation Red Sea" would definitely be higher.
"Mr. Yu, to be honest, I've read all three scripts, and they're all excellent main-theme films, making them the most suitable for filming and release this year.
Unfortunately, I have to prepare for the filming of Detective Chinatown 3 after the New Year, and I just accepted a commissioned film for My People, My Country at China Film Group, so I really can't make time for it."
Walking down from the stage, facing Yu Dong who was looking expectant, Gu Wei could only refuse helplessly.
"The Captain," "The Bravest" and "The Final Moment" are tribute films produced by Bona to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and are known as the "China Pride Trilogy."
The film needs to be released before National Day, the shooting time is very tight, and Gu Wei really has no time, so there is no way he can refuse.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Yu Dong and agreeing to work together again when they have time, Gu Wei returned to his seat with the trophy.
"What did you talk about with Mr. Yu?" Yang Mi asked curiously when he saw Gu Wei coming back.
After receiving their awards, Gu Wei and Yu Dong chatted for a while on the stage. Given their status and position, they naturally attracted a lot of attention.
"Nothing, he just asked me to act in a movie," Gu Wei said lightly.
"Those three theme films Bona announced at the beginning of the year?"
The "China Pride Trilogy" is no secret. After New Year's Day, Bona officially announced this year's filming plan.
Bona's main-theme movies have all been big hits in recent years, so these three dramas are also coveted by many artists in the circle and are the top resources in the film industry.
Gu Wei nodded.
"Which movie did he ask you to act in?" Yang Mi asked curiously. She was not surprised that Gu Wei received such resources given his status.
"Three~"
"Three? They want you to act in all three?" Da Mimi looked surprised.
“I guess so, they all sent me invitations, but not all of them are male protagonists.
[The Captain] has a prototype, but I am too old to play the captain, so I can only play the co-pilot; in [Call to Court], the guard role has a lot of scenes, but the real protagonist can only be the chairman; only in [The Bravest] can I play the male lead.
But then again, whether or not a tribute film is the protagonist is not that important."
"Which one did you take?" The conversation between the two also attracted the attention of Huang Xiaoming and Li Bingbing, especially Huang Xiaoming. After Yang Mi asked, he looked at Gu Wei with a little nervousness.
"Which one? I didn't answer any of them.
You know I don't have time.
The time in the first half of the year was already very tight, and I took on the China Film Corporation's commissioned film "My People, My Country" two days ago, so I can't squeeze out any time at all.
I don’t have time to act in [Assassination of Novelist], so I certainly can’t spare time for these films either.”
Gu Wei spread his hands and said helplessly.
Yang Mi then realized that Gu Wei had told her that he had no schedule during the Huabiao Awards last month.
"It's a shame. Bona's main-theme films are now the most prestigious titles in the industry, and you've rejected all three. If other stars knew about this, they'd be envious and go crazy."
Yang Mi looked at Gu Wei with a complicated expression, a mixture of envy and a hint of regret.
"Haha~ Not a pity, not a pity~" Before Gu Wei could say anything, Huang Xiaoming laughed beside him.
Yang Mi and Li Bingbing looked at him strangely.
“When Bona announced the filming plan, I discussed the casting with Yu Dong and directors Liu Weiqiang and Chen Guohui.
To be honest, I am interested in the leading actors in both "The Captain" and "The Bravest".
It's just that Bona hasn't given me a definitive response yet. It seems they're waiting for Gu Wei's decision. Now that you've clearly rejected it, my hopes are much higher."
"Hey, Xiaoming, you don't hide things like this at all," Li Bingbing patted Huang Xiaoming's shoulder and teased.
"Hey, what's the big deal? Gu Wei and I have a very good relationship, and he even said he rejected Bona," Huang Xiaoming said nonchalantly. "But now it seems that a rumor that has been circulating in the circle is indeed true."
"What rumor?" Li Bingbing asked curiously.
Huang Xiaoming smiled and looked at Gu Wei. "Whether it's a movie or a TV series, as long as the male lead is suitable, it will definitely be passed to Gu Wei. If he doesn't accept it, it will be passed to someone else."
"I've heard of what you said." Li Bingbing also looked at Gu Wei with a smile.
"It's not as exaggerated as you say. It's just that we received more scripts." Gu Wei waved his hand.
While the three of them were chatting, various awards were being presented one after another, interspersed with performances by various guest performers.
The three little ones sang a song [I Like You] together, Zhang Jingying sang a song [Pull Me Up] solo, and Song Qian performed a song and dance [The Roof is on Fire].
This song was also performed by Song Qian at the Mango New Year's Eve Concert and is the title song of her album released this year.
The magical repetition of the melody "It's easy to make mistakes in the dark, and the roof will catch fire" even prompted the official Weibo of the China Fire Department to specifically tag Song Qian, taking the opportunity to tell everyone not to be afraid if the roof is on fire, just dial the number correctly.
"Sister Bingbing, I heard from Liying that she will join your company this year?" After chatting for a while, the topic shifted to Li Bingbing. Gu Wei thought for a while and asked.
This news was also told to him by Zhao Liying when he was promoting "The Story of Minglan" with her.
"Yes, but she won't become an artist under my company. Liying will be a partner of Hesong and one of the bosses," Li Bingbing said with a smile.
This matter has been decided, and both parties expect to make a public announcement after the Spring Festival. Since Zhao Liying has told Gu Wei, she has nothing to hide.
"Sister Bingbing's [Hesong Media] has joined the elite team of Liying, and it will definitely get better and better in the future!" Gu Wei congratulated with a smile.
"It's still far behind [Wei Ming Tian Xia]. [He Song] mainly focuses on agent business and lacks relevant resources in film and television dramas." Li Bingbing smiled and waved his hand.
"No way, Sister Bingbing, I heard that Bona has also invested in your [Hesong Media]. Zhao Liying can bring some resources for TV dramas. Bona has the best film resources in the domestic entertainment industry. Plus, you have connections in Hollywood, so [Hesong] has a bright future." Huang Xiaoming laughed and exposed Li Bingbing's past.
"Haha, you are the only one who is well-informed." Li Bingbing rolled his eyes at Huang Xiaoming and did not refute him.
Gu Wei listened and nodded thoughtfully.
He suddenly remembered something.
The dispute between Li Bingbing and Eddie Peng over seats at Weibo Movie Night last June.
The matter was very simple. In the seating chart arranged by the organizer of Weibo Movie Night, Li Bingbing, as the big star, was in the first row with Jiang Wen, Xu Qing and others.
Peng Yuyan was just behind her, and beside her were Liao Fan, Feng Shaofeng and Ma Sichun.
As a result, when they finally sat down, someone swapped the seat stickers of the two people. When Li Bingbing arrived, Peng Yuyan was already sitting in the first row, chatting and laughing with Jiang Wen and his wife.
Li Bingbing has been in the entertainment industry for so many years that she certainly wouldn't suffer such a loss. However, she didn't lose her temper on the spot, but refused to sit down in the audience.
As far as Gu Wei knows, this incident did not develop into anything further. Netizens discussed it for a while and then it passed.
But it seems that Eddie Peng has not received any good film resources from the mainland since this year.
You should know that before this, Peng Yuyan had always been a film actor favored by domestic directors and capital.
"The Mermaid", "The Monkey King", "Hidden Man" and others are all top film resources.
After initially gaining some fame in mainland China through the TV series "Chinese Paladin", the male lead Hu Ge has been unable to enter the film industry, while the supporting actor Peng Yuyan has been doing very well in the film industry.
However, ever since the incident of changing seats at the Weibo Movie Night in 2018, Peng Yuyan's resources have been plummeting. Even Bona, which used to like him, no longer gave him a chance after "Emergency Rescue".
Whether Li Bingbing played a role in this or not is a matter of opinion.
It can only be said that as one of the two ice stars, this big star who has been in the domestic entertainment industry for more than 30 years is ultimately not comparable to Peng Yuyan, the hardworking male god from Taiwan.
After the Best Director Award was presented to director Zhang Yimou, the host announced this year's Weibo King and Queen.
These two titles can be said to be the most important ones in every Weibo Night. The artists who can get King and Queen mean that they are the most popular and most popular male and female stars of the year.
Last year's Weibo Night these two titles were given to Gu Wei and Yang Mi respectively.
Eternal Love was extremely popular last year. Although Gu Wei’s idol drama You Are My Glory in the second half of the year was also a hit, its performance, popularity and influence were still a little behind Eternal Love. Therefore, Da Mimi deserved the title of Weibo Queen in 2017.
But this year is different. The King is still Gu Wei, but the Queen is Yang Zi, who is very popular this year.
This result is not surprising, and can even be seen from the awards ceremony in the first half.
The movies of the year selected by Weibo Night this year are "Operation Red Sea" and "Dying to Survive", and the TV series of the year are "Go Go Squid!" and "Ashes of Love".
One is a modern idol drama and the other is an ancient idol drama. They are almost the two most popular dramas in 2018.
Of course, "The Story of Minglan" does not count.
[The Story of Minglan] premiered on December 25 last year and is still on the air. It has a total of 73 episodes and will not be finished until February, so no matter how you count it, it is a 2019 drama.
Yang Zi starred in both Weibo's annual TV series, and she deserves the title of Queen this year.
And because of the popularity of these two dramas, Yang Zi has indeed become popular this year, and her popularity has once surpassed the top 85 flowers such as Yang Mi and Zhao Liying.
After the host announced the candidates for King and Queen, Gu Wei stood up with a smile, adjusted the buttons of his shirt, and then walked a few steps to the edge of the stage.
Yang Zi, whose seat was a little far away, was wearing a pink long dress that dragged on the ground. She walked to Gu Wei holding up the hem of her dress with both hands.
"Congratulations~" Gu Wei stretched out his hand to help Yang Zi up the stairs to the stage.
Yang Zi grabbed her skirt with one hand and placed the other hand on Gu Wei's hand, with a bright smile on her face.
"Thanks!"
In front of so many cameras, Yang Zi was still very ladylike, holding Gu Wei's hand and slowly walking onto the stage step by step.
"I never thought that Yang Zi would become famous so quickly. My impression of her was still Xiaoxue from Home With Kids.
It’s really rare for someone to grow up and shed the halo of a child star and take their acting career to the next level.”
Li Bingbing sighed as he looked at Yang Zi on the stage.
"She is really popular this year. She starred in two hit TV series and her popularity is sky-high. Otherwise, she wouldn't have won the title of 'Weibo Queen' this year.
I remember that Mimi got this title last year."
Huang Xiaoming on the side echoed.
Yang Mi nodded. To be honest, she was a little envious of Yang Zi.
Just because the other party was Gu Wei's schoolmate and good friend, he was promoted to a top star in two consecutive dramas.
"Yang Zi, I have to say, is incredibly lucky."
"What do you mean?" Li Bingbing asked curiously.
"She and Gu Wei were good friends in college, and it was because of this relationship that she got the opportunity to star in "Go Go Squid!" and "Ashes of Love."
As a result, the two dramas became huge hits right after they aired," Yang Mi explained.
"I remember Gu Wei's nickname was 'Domestic Entertainment Daddy'~
"Tsk tsk, the reputation is well-deserved," said Li Bingbing as he looked at the two people receiving the awards on the stage.
Then he looked at Huang Xiaoming beside him.
"Xiaoming, you're also a nanny, and so is Gu Wei. Isn't the difference a bit big?"
Listening to Li Bingbing's teasing, Huang Xiaoming laughed and said:
"Ha~ It's quite big, I'm a real dad, okay? Gu Wei's is fake."
"Is your little sponge almost a year old?"
"It will be my first birthday in a week. I will hold a birthday party then. If you are not busy, you can all come!" Taking this topic as an opportunity, Huang Xiaoming invited Li Bingbing and Yang Mi.
"No problem~"
"Okay~"
(End of this chapter)
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