Superstars start as villains

Chapter 149 Zhixing Film and Television.

[Crazy Stone] has a final box office of 3350 million. If this result is placed in the annual box office rankings, it will not even enter the top 500, but compared to its cost of only [-] million, this result is a miracle.

Especially in such an era full of big productions, famous directors, and superstars, the success of "Crazy Stone" is not only the profit shown in the box office, but also an environment for everyone in Chinese-language movies to chase big scenes. A loud slap in the face.

[Hero] is undoubtedly a key to the blockbuster era of Chinese-language movies. Since then, all investors, directors, and actors have almost all been thinking about how to create a blockbuster.

However, there is no hero after [Hero]. Has there been a blockbuster movie that surpassed [Hero] in these years?Obviously not, even Lao Mouzi himself has never reached the height of "hero", and as for other so-called famous directors, he has never even achieved it.

Movies always tell stories. No matter what kind of famous director, how big-name actors are hired, how much money is spent on special effects, it can only be regarded as the icing on the cake. If the story is not well told, no matter how much effort is put into other places, that is also a problem. A bad movie.

【Crazy Stone】Obviously, it is a movie that uses the three words of storytelling to the extreme. Every coincidence in the movie needs to spend a lot of time to perfect the script. It is necessary to create laughs and at the same time ensure the character of the characters. rationality.

Just like the character Sanbao, he checked the lottery numbers as soon as he appeared on the stage. Obviously, he is an unrealistic character who always wants to get rich overnight. Only people like him would believe that a soda can won the lottery, and even ran to the capital. Received the award, so that when Bao Shihong saw the note he left, he suspected that he had exchanged the real jade, because Bao Shihong knew what kind of person he was.

At the same time, [Crazy Stone] did not create those low-level shit jokes, all the jokes were produced according to the conflict of characters, so as not to make the audience feel very deliberate.

[Crazy Stone] Although it has been drawn, its influence has not dissipated. Instead, it has attracted many netizens, media, and film critics to interpret it in all aspects, trying to find out its successful experience.

Of course, most of them are nonsense. Using the results to calculate the process is itself a nonsense thing. Even the old man on the side of the road can analyze the 03 Iraq War. Ten victories in the United States and ten defeats in Iraq.

But there is one thing that everyone agrees with, if there is no Zhou Xing's investment, there will be no miracle of [Crazy Stone]'s counterattack at a low cost.

As a result, many unknown directors or producers with insufficient funds came to Anli, wanting to attract investment for their projects.

Of course, most of them are unreliable amateurs, and some are even outright liars.

"Sister Anli, tell me, what should we do next? Should we increase the investment amount, or maintain the status quo?" Zhou Xing was also a little uncertain about this.

Anli smiled wryly and said, "No matter what, we have to increase our manpower, otherwise I'll be all day long and I won't have to do other things."

"There is no turning back in the bow, so prepare to recruit people." Zhou Xing finally decided to continue this matter. Although the initial investment of 1000 million was released, only one part of [Crazy Stone] made money in the end, and the others They lost everything, but with this experience, many things can be optimized.

"In the future, all of our investment projects will be strictly checked from the beginning of the script review. In addition, every penny of investment requires a producer to be sent to the crew to follow up. Otherwise, the director will submit a commercial script and turn around and shoot it. It's a literary film, and we have no place to reason."

Anli nodded, but worried: "It's just that our management costs will increase a lot."

"Actually, it's not the case. We strictly control the project, which will definitely increase the survival rate of the project. As long as one more film makes money, these management costs will be enough to share." Zhou Xingdao.

"What about that person?"

Zhou Xing thought for a long time, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "In fact, we can recruit some graduates of related majors."

"Are they reliable?" Anli was a little worried.

Zhou Xing said with a smile: "Don't forget, Ning Hao has only graduated for three years. You don't know what to do in our line of work? Which project team doesn't hand over all the dirty work to these young graduates who just graduated? Going to do it when you are young? They are not lacking in professionalism and drive, but they just don’t have the opportunity. If we directly promote them, are we afraid that they won’t come?”

"Besides, these young people have just come out of the academy, and they haven't been infected with some bad habits in the circle. As long as we strictly manage and make more big cakes, can they not work hard? To be honest, if we really want to recruit a bunch of old fritters Come on, maybe we eat so much that we don't even have crumbs left."

After hearing Zhou Xing's words, Anli also felt that it made sense, but on the surface he still joked: "Well, you black-hearted boss, you haven't painted me a lot these years, right?"

"Haha, Sister Anli, haven't you been the one who has always been drawing big cakes for me?" Zhou Xing replied with a smile.

Anli suddenly said: "The studio is too limited after all, why don't we register another company to operate it?"

"Well, Miss Anli is more thoughtful." Zhou Xing naturally agreed.

So an investment company called "Zhixing Film and Television" appeared in the eyes of insiders, and this small company that had just been established immediately made a big move, recruiting many intern producers.

Not only that, but also set up a "film and television dream fund" claiming to invest 5000 million yuan, which is dedicated to helping those non-famous directors who cannot get investment.

Of course, 5000 million is completely nonsense, and the initial investment is only 2000 million, but once the news got out, there were still a lot of young directors looking for him.

The successful case of [Crazy Stone] is the golden sign of this "Zhixing Film and Television". All the younger generation of actors feel that they are underappreciated, and Ning Hao is just lucky enough to meet Zhou Xing. Now there is an opportunity for them In front of him, how could he not be moved?

On the other hand, Ning Hao and the other leading actors were so exhausted during the publicity period of [Crazy Stone] that they didn't even have enough time to sleep. If it wasn't for the stimulation of the box office, they probably wouldn't be able to make it through.

[Crazy Stone] is a hit at the box office, so Zhou Xing naturally wants to be interested, treat the film crew and creators to a meal, and treat it as a celebration feast.

"Ah Hao, this drama is also under production, what's your plan?" After drinking three rounds and eating five flavors, Zhou Xing finally started talking about serious business.

Everyone present fell silent, although the leading actors have benefited a lot after this drama, for example, Huang Bo who played the black skin is well known by many audiences.

But everyone also knows that the key to the success of this film lies in Ning Hao. Naturally, no one wants to use a director without qualifications, and a director like Ning Hao who has proven himself will naturally become a favorite. cake.

Ning Hao shook his head: "I haven't thought about it yet, but I probably won't be filming again in the near future. I have encountered many problems in filming this time, so I have to think about it."

Xu Zheng on the side felt sour. He was actually a director. He directed [Li Wei as an Official 03] in 2. Unfortunately, TV directors are not as good as film directors, and no one is willing to invest in him. , Ning Hao finally became famous, but when he was strike while the iron was hot, he said that he should take a break. Sure enough, the thoughts of literary youths are so elusive.

Although Zhou Xing was a little disappointed, he still said: "Well, when you have an idea, come to me at any time, investment is not a problem."

"That goes without saying." Ning Hao raised his glass and touched Zhou Xing.

During the release period of "Crazy Stone", Zhou Lan also took the art test and college entrance examination. The score of the college entrance examination is generally 382 points, but she did well in the art test, and her professional score was third.

The little girl called Zhou Xing to announce the good news when her report card came out, but at that time Zhou Xing was running a road show with the crew, and this time she was finally free, so naturally she wanted to go back to celebrate with Zhou Lan.

"You still know you're back, you still know you have this home." Zhou Lan stared at Zhou Xing with extremely resentful eyes, her expression extremely exaggerated.

"Go, where did you learn all this from?" Zhou Xing rubbed her little head angrily: "Talk to me in such a tone again, be careful that I will slap you."

"Hmph, the plots in this Korean drama are not easy to use. You are not at home during the summer vacation. Apart from going to driving school, I can only watch Korean dramas."

Zhou Lan deliberately emphasized the word "driving school", obviously to remind Zhou Xing not to forget to fulfill his promise.

"Have you got your driver's license?"

"Get it before school starts."

Well, this little girl already has a capital accent.

A few days later, Zhou Xing was dragged by Zhou Lan to look at the car. In fact, this girl had already picked out the latest 06 Beetle with a red body and a small and exquisite structure. Not to mention it looked really pretty.

"You don't regret buying it. You have been in college for four years. Unless the car is scrapped, don't expect me to replace it with a new one." Zhou Xing did not forget to make an agreement with Zhou Lan before swiping his card.

"Four years in college? Does that mean that I can change after I graduate from college?" Zhou Lan tugged on Zhou Xing's shoulder and acted coquettishly.

Zhou Xing glared at her angrily: "What are you thinking? Find a job to support yourself after graduating from college, and change your car? You are beautiful."

"Hmph, cheapskate." Zhou Lan stomped her feet angrily.

"Drive carefully, don't rub against me."

Zhou Lan hasn't got her driver's license yet, so she can only let Zhou Xing drive home first.

"If you want to disturb me by talking again, I won't be responsible if you rub off on me." Zhou Xing gave the girl a white look.

The girl immediately shut up, and she was relieved when the little Beetle parked in the garage, making Zhou Xing look like a road killer.

During the summer vacation of 2006, if the hottest domestic movie was "Crazy Stone", then the hottest domestic TV series would have to mention the bearded version of "The Legend of Condor Heroes".

Liu Tianxian also became popular on the screen again with the role of Little Dragon Girl.

　The shoulder is sore, it may be caused by frozen shoulder, let's make two changes today, and go for physical therapy later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)