Superstars start as villains

Chapter 189 Star II?
In 2009, the mainland film market was also surging. [Transformers 2] swept the world with the help of the first film, and the box office in the mainland exceeded [-] million in [-] days.

For the audience, what [Transformers 2] brings is only a strong visual impact, but for film practitioners around the world, it is a revolution in the entire film industry from shooting to screening.

Compared with the first part, the 2D picture of [Transformers 3] has been improved in quality. You must know that it is only two years since the first part was released, and the speed of technological innovation in Hollywood is simply shocking.

Aside from the 3D special effects, the success of [Transformers 2] has had an unprecedented boost to the IMAX giant screen and 3D projection technology. Many new theaters have to reconsider the design of the IMAX giant screen and 3D projection hall when building. Because obviously, for the same playing time, the ticket price of these two technologies is only two to three times the normal ticket price.

There is no doubt that [Transformers 2] has swept the global summer season. Any movie is vulnerable to the iron fist of Transformers. Just in the mainland, [Transformers] has won a box office of 4.5 million, and the box office of North America is 4.011 million US dollars. , the global cumulative box office is 8.308 million US dollars, which does not include DVD discs and various derivative products.

Obviously, the [Transformers] series has become a huge money-absorbing monster, helping Hollywood go further on the road of globalization.

In addition to Hollywood blockbusters, there are also several dark horses in the mainland film market. One is Lu Chuan's [Nanjing Nanjing] with a box office of 1.6 million. As a movie with such a heavy theme, this box office is quite good, but considering this The investment in this film is as high as 8000 million. Generally speaking, it still loses money, because it is difficult for this kind of film to have an overseas market.

Liu Qingyun, Gu Zai, and Azu co-starred in "Eavesdropping Fengyun" and won a box office of 9000 million. Of course, the box office is not the key point. The main reason is that the content of this drama is very novel. ] Filmed into a series.

At the end of July, [Fengsheng] was fully filmed, and in mid-August [Fengsheng] was selected as a gift film for the 60th anniversary of the National Day, and it is scheduled to be released on September 9.

"Phew, I can finally take a breath." Zhou Xing and Gao Qunshu looked at each other and smiled.

"Hey, Lao Gao, it's been three years now, and the five-year agreement is coming soon, what are your plans?" Zhou Xing asked as he handed over a glass of red wine.

Gao Qunshu took the wine glass, shook it, and said with emotion: "Before I knew it, it's been three years? I still remember the scene when I asked you to borrow money."

"Old Gao, do you think Zhixing Film and Television can do it?" Zhou Xing asked suddenly.

Gao Qunshu froze for a moment, then shook his head: "It's difficult. Although Zhixing Film and Television can be responsible for its own profits and losses now, but when it encounters such a large investment as [Fengsheng], it still depends on your blood transfusion. It is difficult to develop such a model. , The current film investment is tens of millions or hundreds of millions, and once it is lost, the consequences will be disastrous."

No matter how confident Gao Qunshu is in [Fengsheng], he still can’t guarantee that [Fengsheng] can make money. Not to mention making money, as long as he doesn’t lose money, he will be satisfied. Don’t look at the box office in the mainland movie market that is doubling every year. , in fact, there are very few movies that can really make money.

"Old Gao, otherwise, if [Feng Sheng] makes money, let's not make any five-year agreement, I will give you 10% of the shares, and we will work together!" Zhou Xing said seriously.

Gao Qunshu looked at Zhou Xing and saw that he didn't seem to be joking: "Is that why you have so much confidence in [Wind Voice]?"

"Of course, I believe that audiences will accept good movies, otherwise what's the point of making movies?" Zhou Xing said with a smile.

Gao Qunshu was a little dazed. He didn't come from a major, let alone graduated from a prestigious school. After struggling all the way, he finally became a director. After so many years in the entertainment industry, he never made a name for himself. Sometimes he also Ask yourself if it's worth it.

Of course, the final answer has never changed, that is, it is worth it, otherwise he would not have asked Zhou Xing to borrow money to finish filming "Tokyo Trial". He has always been in awe of movies.

"Okay, then it's a deal, as long as [Feng Sheng] makes money, even if it's a dollar, I will follow you."

"A gentleman's word."

"It's hard to chase a horse!"

Since August, almost all platforms have started to promote a movie, that is "Founding of the People's Republic of China", this movie has gathered hundreds of stars, many first-line stars in this movie are only worthy of soy sauce, the lineup It can no longer be described as luxurious, and most of them starred in zero pay.

On this day, Zhou Xing was having a meeting with Zhixing Film and Television to formulate a publicity plan for [Fengsheng]. After the meeting, Anli had no intention of leaving.

Zhou Xing smiled and said, "Sister Anli, if you have anything to say, you can just talk about it, there's no need to look at me like that, right?"

"Oh, forget it, you men can forget everything when you are busy, how long has it been since you talked to Lan Lan on the phone?" Anli complained and stared at Zhou Xing.

Zhou Xing slapped his forehead, really, Zhou Lan graduated this year, and this girl even invited him to the graduation ceremony, but at that time, [Wind Sound] was filming at the last moment, and he actually forgot when he got busy.

"No, this girl graduated, what are you doing now? Sister Anli, I'll go back first." Zhou Xing was about to get up when Anli stopped him.

"Come on, you, do you think this girl can live at leisure? She ran away early."

"Run? Where did you go?" Zhou Xing became anxious when he heard that.

Anli gave him an angry look: "Now you know you are worried? Don't worry, this girl went to Hengdian with a classmate to play tricks."

"Student? Boy or girl?" Zhou Xing suddenly felt like an old father, afraid that the cabbage he had grown with great difficulty would be picked up by pigs.

"Don't worry, girl, but this girl's manager is ruthless enough. He took the two of them to fifty film crews in a month."

Zhou Xing was a little surprised when he heard that, she was the lowest-level existence in the crew, doing the dirtiest and most tiring work, with the lowest wages, how could this girl Zhou Lan survive for a month?

"I've already booked the air ticket for you, it's up to you whether you go or not."

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On the other side, Zhou Lan and Yuan Shanshan had just returned to the rental house after finishing work on the set, and both of them were exhausted.

"Hey, it's another trick that doesn't even show your face. It turns out that being an actor is so difficult." Zhou Lan kept beating her calf, and today she was also in trouble. She ran to three crews, all of whom were acting as maids, and stood for a whole God, my feet are swollen.

Yuan Shanshan was also so tired that he hummed: "What do you think? It's not like this if you are not famous, but look at those leading actors, when there is no filming, someone is holding an umbrella and someone is handing water. Take it easy .”

"Hey, Shanshan, how long are we going to stay like this?" Zhou Lan lay upright on the bed, not wanting to move at all. She originally thought that even if she graduated from a famous school like Jingying, she would be able to stand out quickly even if she came to play tricks. Accidentally became popular, but it can also impress my brother.

The results of it?When I arrived in Hengdian, I discovered that there are a lot of graduates from famous schools such as Beijing Film, Chinese Opera, and Shanghai Opera. Many senior brothers and sisters from previous years are also playing tricks. It is too difficult to get out of the entertainment industry. It doesn’t mean that you have acting skills. It will work.

Yuan Shanshan laughed for a while: "You, who told you not to listen carefully in class? You see, Jiao Junyan's grades in professional courses have always been in the top three. If you make a movie right after your debut, do you have any talent?"

"Let's talk about Yang Mi, he is a child star, he starred in [The Legend of Condor Heroes] before going to school, and he was selected as the Four Young Stars just after graduating this year, do you have a chance?"

When Zhou Lan heard it, it was true. During the art test, she took the third place. She thought she was already very good, but after arriving at Beijing Film and Television, she realized that the road of literature and art is based on the foundation. Many students started learning dance, She knows more dramas than she has seen.

In terms of talent alone, although Zhou Lan is good, she is not among the top batch. Her professional achievements can only be regarded as mediocre, usually not much, once the crew comes to pick people, the gap will be too obvious.

This is also the reason why Zhou Lan and Yuan Shanshan came to play tricks together. The two wandered around, and had no place to go after graduation. Zhou Lan would not sleep on the street after all. Can't afford it.

Seeing that Zhou Lan didn't speak, Yuan Shanshan began to conclude the case: "So, ordinary people like us, who have no talent, no opportunity, and no background, have to rely on themselves if they want to be popular."

"That. Shanshan, tell me, what does it mean to have a background?" Zhou Lan asked timidly.

Yuan Shanshan is very angry, what's the matter with this girl?Is this the point of the question?However, with the mentality of a novice in the education and entertainment industry, Yuan Shanshan still said unhappily: "What? Are you a father like Zhang Guoli? Or is there a father like Cheng Long?"

"Don't dream, okay, he's the second generation star, born with a golden spoon in his mouth, you're so funny."

Zhou Lan opened her mouth, thinking in her heart, her brother doesn't seem to be much lower than these two cafes, right?
Seeing that Zhou Lan didn't speak for a long time, Yuan Shanshan thought she was speaking too loudly, so she quickly cleared her throat: "Ahem, Lan Lan, don't be discouraged, what's wrong with not being the second generation of stars? We are still young, this is capital , as long as you persevere, with our conditions, you will definitely become popular."

Well, this bowl of chicken soup was poured directly into his mouth, Zhou Lan almost choked to death, and was about to speak when his phone rang.

"Hey, Lan Lan, where are you?"

Hearing this familiar voice, Zhou Lan almost burst into tears: "Huh, it's okay, you are a busy person, why do you suddenly think of me?"

"I'm in Hengdian."

"Why are you here? Filming? It wouldn't be good to delay your filming." Zhou Lan said sourly.

"Little girl is quite jealous. I came to see you this time. If you don't tell me, then I will leave." Zhou Xing scolded with a smile.

"Hmph, no sincerity."

Even though she said so, Zhou Lan still sent the address to Zhou Xing.

The place Zhou Lan rented was a small village near the film and television city. Over the past few years, Hengdian has become more and more trick-or-treating. In order to make money, this village rents out the family's house as a cubicle. Naturally, the environment is not much better.

Zhou Xing couldn't help frowning slightly along the way. It's not that he hasn't experienced hardships, but once this kind of thing happens to his relatives, he will inevitably feel uncomfortable. Along the way, Zhou Xing found that not only the environment here is poor, but also some idle people gathered. The law and order environment is definitely not much better.

He had already made up his mind, either to rent a better house for Zhou Lan, or to take this girl back, alas, the old father really broke his heart.

"Who is it?" Yuan Shanshan glanced at Zhou Lan when she heard the knock on the door.

Zhou Xing was stunned when he heard it, this is not Zhou Lan's voice, could it be that he made a mistake?He glanced at the address sent by Zhou Lan again.

"Lan Lan, open the door."

The door opened, Yuan Shanshan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously glanced at Zhou Lan again, thinking, this girl brother looks so temperamental, 180+ tall, good figure, good-looking.
Zhou Xingchong nodded to Yuan Shanshan, seeing that Zhou Lan was sitting on the bed and the sheet was about to be crushed by her, he felt amused.

"Okay, it's my second brother's fault that I didn't attend your graduation ceremony. If you want any compensation, my second brother will promise you. Be good, don't be angry, this mouth can hang a chamber pot."

"Damn it, you're the one who hangs the chamber pot." Zhou Lan gave Zhou Xing a hammer, and the rain finally cleared.

Zhou Lan was finally coaxed, she complained to Zhou Xing for a while, and vented all the anger she had suffered in Hengdian this month, Zhou Xing had no choice but to comfort her.

On the other hand, Yuan Shanshan was not calm. Originally, she just thought that her best friend looked a little like her brother, but when Zhou Xing took off his sunglasses, she recognized it immediately.

In a split second, Yuan Shanshan's heart raced past ten thousand grass and mud horses. It was agreed that everyone is a poor and lower-middle peasant, but in the end you are the second generation rich, not only the second generation rich, but also the second generation star.

Yuan Shanshan thought of the chicken soup she had poured into Zhou Lan just now, and instantly felt like an idiot.

"Excuse me, you are Shanshan, right? Lan Lan often mentions you to me, thanks to you these days." Zhou Xing coaxed his little devil back, and then remembered that there was another person in the room.

"Hello, are you... that Zhou Xing? Wing Chun Ip Man? Huo Yuanjia? Pang Qingyun?" Yuan Shanshan was a little incoherent. In today's Chinese film industry, Zhou Xing may not be the highest in terms of coffee, but in terms of box office In terms of appeal, he is definitely one of the top ones.

"If that's what you said, then you're right, it's me." Zhou Xing suddenly felt that the best friend of the third sister was really cute and silly.

"I don't think it's too early, so let me treat you to dinner." Zhou Xing suggested.

Zhou Lan's saliva almost flowed out when she heard it: "I want to eat hot pot! I want to eat boiled mutton!"

Yuan Shanshan's throat also twitched, and she almost vomited from this month's set lunch.

Girls always have to change their clothes when they go out, so Zhou Xing had to wait outside.

However, in fact, the picture in the room at this time is like this, Yuan Shanshan is pressing on Zhou Lan and staring at her viciously: "Okay, you, the second-generation star who has mixed into the actor, said, just now I Did you laugh at me when I poured you chicken soup?"

Zhou Lan yelled at her grievances: "No way, besides, I'm not a second-generation star, that's my brother, not my father."

"It seems. That's the reason."

(End of this chapter)