Chapter 413: Fair Competition
Hu Xiaoxiao looked at Qin Meng seriously again and asked, "Then what kind of film and television characters do you think are the real women in your eyes?"
Hearing Hu Xiaoxiao's question, Qin Meng slowly leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed, and thought quietly for a moment.
She said, "I can't really explain it, I can't describe it, it's just based on my feelings. I really like the female characters in your films. I've seen all your films, and the more recent ones, the more I like them. The female characters in your films feel real and natural. They're not like the ones I shot before, which looked beautiful but always felt awkward."
Sorry, I can't really describe what this feeling is, or even use elegant, artistic terms like that. I just intuitively feel it's awkward, different from the women I see in everyday life. Male stars, however, don't have this dilemma. The men they portray are very real men, with real desires and ambitions. And from these desires and ambitions, a charm emerges, giving the characters flesh and blood, a sense of fulfillment.
But my character doesn’t have that. The charm of the characters I play is all processed by unrealistic art. It lacks authenticity and is very floating and empty…”
When Qin Meng said this, his eyes were a little confused.
Hu Xiaoxiao listened to Qin Meng's words and fell into deep thought. After a while, she asked Qin Meng, "What kind of movie do you want to make?"
Qin Meng thought for a moment, then smiled again. The confusion in her eyes vanished, as if it had never been there. "It depends on the company's arrangements. I hope they can match me with a suitable director and screenwriter. I'm not picky about the genre, and I also want to know what kind of film I'm suited to. As for the pay, I'm not picky, as long as the show I enjoy. I became famous early, and while I don't make much money, if I save a little, I won't have to worry about it for the rest of my life. So money isn't important to me. What's important is that I want to find a path that suits me."
"Your request sounds easy, but it's very difficult to do." The more you say there are no requirements, the higher the requirements become.
Qin Meng smiled again, this time more naturally and charmingly than before. "I joined Shengshi Entertainment just to give it a try, to see if I could find my own path. Besides Shengshi Entertainment, I don't think there's another company that's suitable for me and willing to give me a chance. I'm in my thirties now, and if I don't give it a try, in two years I'll either retire or be stuck playing the protagonist's mother or mother-in-law."
Hu Xiaoxiao nodded. Age is indeed a fatal flaw for female stars. "When you get older, you can try to go into art films."
"How can it be so easy?" Qin Meng had made art films before. Art films had low box office, low pay, and few film contracts. There were also many people competing for them, and it might take several years to get a suitable one.
After chatting with Qin Meng for a few hours, Hu Xiaoxiao had some ideas in his mind and planned to test the waters by making an art film for Qin Meng.
In addition to making money, a company must also win awards—in other words, demonstrate artistic talent. Without awards, even if the company earns a lot, it will appear low-class and will be ridiculed.
Anyway, the company is not short of money, so it is not bad to try out art films. Even if the box office is low and it is easy to lose money, the level and style will be improved, and it can be developed into high-end fashion endorsements, and the money will always be earned.
After talking with Qin Meng and understanding Qin Meng's ideas, Hu Xiaoxiao decided to list Qin Meng as one of the top candidates to be promoted.
Another top star is Xiong Caiwei, who is now also a role model for Shengshi Entertainment.
Qin Meng and Xiong Caiwei have taken different paths. Xiong Caiwei has been in the industry for a short time, so she still needs to build up her acting skills and fame. However, her advantage is her youth, and Hu Xiaoxiao's films for her are primarily aimed at young people. Therefore, Xiong Caiwei's films focus on fashion trends and are generally light-hearted and cheerful.
Qin Meng, on the other hand, is a mature film star, both renowned and talented. Her downside is her age, already over 30. If she doesn't change her career and remains a mere eye candy, she'll soon be outshone by younger, prettier actresses. On the other hand, Qin Meng possesses a mature, feminine charm that Shengshi Entertainment lacks. Hu Xiaoxiao believes that if she finds the right script and director, Qin Meng's acting career could take her to another level.
Hu Xiaoxiao then thought of Yuan An'er, a stylish actress who was also planning to leave. Yuan An'er was younger than Xiong Caiwei, and her acting skills weren't up to par, so she needed to hone her skills. Why not let Qin Meng take Yuan An'er on a test drive and see if she could develop in more aspects?
After making this decision, Hu Xiaoxiao discussed it with Dong Peiyu and decided to categorize the artists they had into first-tier, second-tier, and third-tier. This was a tentative classification; those who performed well would be promoted, while those who didn't would be demoted, with the goal of ensuring fair competition.
In addition to film production, the company was named Shengshi Entertainment. The word "entertainment" indicates that the company's future development is not limited to movies, but also includes other aspects. Therefore, the company also needs to start selecting suitable artists for the development of other businesses.
In the busyness, summer vacation is coming before we know it.
Hu Xiaoxiao has started preparing for the release of "Baogang Queen Flower 2".
Shengshi Cinema Line, as the company's own cinema chain, started warming up for "The Queen of Treasures 2" a month ago, and all the cinemas under the line put up large posters of "The Queen of Treasures 2".
"Hong Kong's Queen of Love 2" is Shengshi Entertainment's comeback battle. The company has high hopes for this movie and has poured all its resources into it.
Shengshi Cinemas has allocated as much as 90% of its screenings for "The Princess Weiyoung 2"!
The unprecedented power makes other films pale in comparison.
"Ninety percent of the screenings are scheduled? Has Shengshi gone crazy?" Tian Wanjie, the general manager of Baoguang Cinemas, was shocked when he heard the news. He called Lin Zhanbo, the general manager of Shanhai Cinemas, and asked, "Have you seen 'Baogang Superwoman 2'? Is it really worth such a huge investment?"
Lin Zhanbo shook his head. "Except for those inside Shengshi Entertainment, no one has seen it yet. But don't worry, there will be a preview in a few days, and we'll know then. How many screenings do you plan to schedule for 'The Queen of Treasures 2'?"
Tian Wanjie said, "We'll decide after the preview."
"I think you are at least in the 50th percentile," said Lin Zhanbo.
Tian Wanjie: "You haven't seen the preview yet, so why do you think I'm going to schedule so many?"
"Although I haven't seen a preview, I know Shengshi's tactics are very insidious." Lin Zhanbo, having clashed with the two bosses of Shengshi Entertainment, learned a profound lesson. "Think about it, why did Shengshi Cinemas inform the film industry so far in advance that they would schedule a large number of screenings for 'The Princess Diaries 2'? And why did they announce, so many days in advance, that the screening rate had reached 90%?"
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