Superstars start as villains

Chapter 153 Love call transfer.

Zhou Xing stayed in Shanghai for a week, and Brother Hu's condition improved, so he returned to the capital.

Unsurprisingly, "Tokyo Judgment" hit the box office. With 3000 million investment, the box office in the mainland was less than 500 million. It can be said that it lost everything, not only the box office, but also the reputation. There are many bright spots in the film, but the shortcomings are also obvious, so it is inevitable to be scolded.

But when Zhou Xing saw Gao Qunshu, he was not overly depressed, and even felt a little relieved.

"How is it? Are you still used to it here? You look pretty good." Zhou Xing greeted him slightly teasingly.

Gao Qunshu spread his hands and sighed: "Otherwise? With a bitter face all day long, the box office will be higher? It's good to die and understand, and find a chance to come back later."

Some people pay attention to the result, some people pay attention to the process, obviously Gao Qunshu is the former.

"Yo, are you talking?" Anli knocked on the door with a bunch of documents.

"Wow, Miss Anli, you are exaggerating. The company has only been in operation for a few months, and there are so many projects?" Zhou Xing asked in surprise.

Anli scolded with a smile: "What do you think? What is most lacking in this industry is not actors or projects, but money."

With the prosperity of the mainland film market in recent years, the number of practitioners in the entire film and television industry is also rapidly increasing. In fact, it can be seen from the number of applicants for art schools in these years that many parents have even regarded art examinations as another way for their children. way out.

Not only are newcomers joining, but many directors who were keen to make literary films before have also joined the ranks of commercial films. This situation is a bit like before the reform and opening up, you are poor, I am poor, and everyone will be content with the status quo , But when some people get rich first, it is inevitable that some people will think, they can do it, why can't I?

However, these directors who make literary films are quite well-known in the circle, but outside the circle, those investors don't recognize this signboard, and there are very few who can attract investment and successfully transform.

Although Zhou Xing's "Zhixing Film and Television" is not large in scale, after all, he has excavated "Crazy Stone". The power of role models is always infinite, so many independent filmmakers have come to seek investment. It is not very reliable.

The documents in Anli's hands have been screened through layers before appearing on Zhou Xing's desk, which is already a very small part.

"Blind Mountain?" Zhou Xing remembered that there was a movie called "Blind Well" in 03, and he immediately became interested. He opened the folder and saw that it was indeed the same director.

Like Blind Well, this is an extremely depressing yet extremely realistic literary film. The 22-year-old female college student Bai Xuemei was sold to a small mountain village by human traffickers to be the wife of 40-year-old farmer Huang Degui. She wanted to escape. But they were caught again and again and beaten in public. They even brainwashed Xuemei day after day to persuade her to give up struggling.

Later, Bai Xuemei gave birth to a boy for Huang Degui, which made the Huang family relax their vigilance towards her.With the help of junior high school student Li Qingshan, Bai Xuemei got in touch with her parents. However, the end result was that the villagers surrounded the police car, and the police had nothing to do with them.

The police had to take Xuemei's family to hide in the village committee, and then went to rescue the soldiers. As a result, after the police left, Huang Degui began to beat Xuemei's father. In the end, Xuemei hacked Huang Degui to death.

After reading the script, Zhou Xing even shuddered, it was a kind of despair down to the bone.

"How is it?" Gao Qunshu is actually quite optimistic about this drama. Li Yang's accomplishments in literary and artistic films are self-evident. Compared with other young people, his advantages are obvious.

Zhou Xing pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head. Although he liked the script very much, he also knew very well that if he followed this script, he would only lose money.

"Forget it, we can't afford literary films for the time being."

Gao Qunshu feels a little pity, but he also understands the current situation of "Zhixing Film and Television". All the funds of "Zhixing Film and Television" come from Zhou Xing, and it is impossible for him to invest endlessly.

Training the team and surviving are the most urgent problems of "Zhixing Film and Television".

"Love call transfer?" Zhou Xing opened the script.

How should I put it, this is a very nonsense story. It is about a middle-aged man who is being taken care of by his wife. He wants to get divorced. Then he gets a magical mobile phone. When he presses a button, he will meet a Then, a series of ironic stories unfolded, and he gradually discovered that every woman has its own unique charm, and at the same time, he discovered his own problems.

This script is a bit like an American movie "Life Remote Control" released during this summer vacation, but compared with it, this script is more entertainment-oriented, satisfying people's curiosity through "Aventure".

"This script is pretty good and worth investing in. Who sent this script?" Zhou Xing asked.

Gao Qunshu had a strange expression on his face: "Zhang Jianya."

Zhou Xing heard the name sound familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was. Anli handed over his information and looked at it, and Zhou Xing found out that this person is definitely a senior. He was born in 51 and wrote and directed a movie in 92. The movie is called: Sanmao Joins the Army.

Afterwards, in 94, he directed the comedy film: Survival from Desperation, and won the Best Director of the first Huabiao Award.

After reading the materials, Zhou Xing finally understood why Gao Qunshu had such an expression. Judging by his qualifications, this senior is at the level of an old artist. How could he think of making such a film?

"Old Gao, how much investment does this movie need?" Zhou Xing thought for a while, and felt that he was just eating carrots and worrying about it, so why bother him so much?Just make money.

"This film actually doesn't cost much to shoot. The key is to look at the twelve actresses and who to invite." That's enough, but if everyone invites first-line female stars, then maybe it won't work.

Of course, you get what you pay for, and the main attraction of this show is the encounter between the male protagonist and the female star, which satisfies all the fantasies of the audience about the affair. The higher the status of the female star, the more beautiful it is, and the impact on the box office bigger.

Zhou Xing's eyes suddenly brightened: "We don't have many actresses in this drama, how about finding someone to play a guest role?"

"That's a way." Gao Qunshu nodded, but immediately said: "But, who should I ask for a cameo?"

Zhou Xing thought for a while: "Let me talk to Sister Hua first, Lao Gao, you first make the budget according to this script, and then ask Director Zhang to have a chat. We will finalize this matter in the near future. Don't let people Take the lead."

"Well, no problem."

"Hey, rare guest, why do you have time to come here today?" Wang Jinghua teased with a smile.

At present, Orange Sky Entertainment's main business is artist management. Wang Jinghua's status in Orange Sky is much higher than that of Huayi. She is the only one who has the final say in this area. No one has the right to dictate. This year's time can be regarded as a blessing.

"Hi, haven't you been busy recently?" Zhou Xing was a little embarrassed. As a shareholder of the company, this was his first time in Orange Sky, so it was a bit unreasonable.

"That's right. Starting a company by yourself is no different than being an entertainer. Naturally, you have more things to worry about." Wang Jinghua took advantage of the situation and gave Zhou Xing a step up.

"Hi, Sister Hua, actually I am here this time to ask for your help." Zhou Xing cut straight to the point.

Wang Jinghua scolded with a smile: "I knew that you are a night owl and come to the house for nothing. Tell me, we are not friends for a day or two. As long as it is not too embarrassing, I will help if I can."

Zhou Xing told what happened, and Wang Jinghua was delighted when he heard it: "Hey, I thought it was something, it was just a cameo, and this matter is on me."

"Then thank you very much." Zhou Xing let go of a big stone in his heart on the spot. With Wang Jinghua's influence, she naturally responded to everything she said.

In fact, the reason why Wang Jinghua gave face so much is that Zhou Xingdu gave her the voting rights of the next shareholder meeting, and this favor has to be repaid. Secondly, Zhou Xing's status is different now. He was just a pure artist before, but now he is He is the boss of a film and television company. Although the prospect of "Zhixing Film and Television" is not very clear, judging from the fact that Zhou Xing has officially stepped in to produce the film, his scheme is definitely not small. What if he does it?
Wang Jinghua has no shortage of stars, but what she lacks is resources. Now that she is doing nothing, she will be able to hold her own in the future.

"By the way, this is your first time in Orange Sky, right? Shall I show you around?" Wang Jinghua suggested.

Zhou Xing would naturally not refuse.

Wang Jinghua is the actual manager of the company, and her appearance naturally attracted the attention of many people. In addition, there were not a few staff members who greeted each other along the way, and celebrity artists who came forward to make friends with each other.

After shopping around, Wang Jinghua invited Zhou Xing downstairs for coffee: "How do you feel? Not bad, right?"

"Big companies are just different. Compared with mine, it's like heaven and earth." Zhou Xing said with emotion.

"Thousands of tall buildings are built on the ground. If you can take this step, you are already better than most people in the circle. Like me, after working for so long, aren't you still working for others?" Wang Jinghua smiled.

After Wang Jinghua finished speaking, she thought about the first time she met Zhou Xing. At that time, she wanted to sign Zhou Xing, but what Zhou Xing said made her remember to this day: I would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

After returning from Orange Sky, Zhou Xing suddenly thought that it seemed that he hadn't called Tong Liya for so long.

"Hello, hello." Tong Liya's voice was very gentle, giving people a very warm feeling.

Zhou Xing's inexplicable mood seemed to become cheerful: "Ahem, I'm Lao Zhou, long time no see."

"Hey, who did I think, Lao Zhou, why did you have my phone number? After you left, I regretted not asking you for a contact information."

"Oh, I found your number from the film crew. Well, I'm back in the capital. Is your film finished yet?" Zhou Xing suddenly wanted to slap himself. Was his brain broken or something?To think of such a name.

(End of this chapter)