After Ye Ming left, Xu Fan was busy cleaning up the kitchen, and Feng Xiaogang and Wang Zhongjun were the only two people left in the living room. At this time, Wang Zhongjun glanced at Feng Xiaogang and said: "Director Feng, what happened to Ye Ming when he came to you just now? He wouldn't come to you specifically to stop me from buying out [Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin]. I saw just now that Ye Ming This kid makes it look like he has seen "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin"." Although it was Wang Zhongjun's own decision to withdraw from the buyout, he still complained from the bottom of his heart that Ye Ming had disrupted his plan after failing to complete the task. If it hadn't been for Ye Ming's sudden call, he would have been able to get as much as three million to mortgage the real estate. He might have been able to buy out the publishing rights of "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin". But at this time, everything was too late. Wang Zhongjun was a little unconvinced in his heart. Are Huayi Brothers any worse than Poly Huayi? Feng Xiaogang said with a smile: "It's nothing. His movie [Crazy Stone] will be released soon, and there will be a press conference. Think about it, this movie of his, that is, Ye Ming is alone in It's just support, and the rest, that is to say, the few newcomers, Zhao Wei, Fan Binbin, etc., have no appeal. Looking at director Chen's movies, one Gong Li's salary can buy their entire crew. They are rich. It’s also premiering in the Great Hall of the People. Aren’t you asking me and Ge You to help support him? By the way, Mr. Wang, are you so dismissive of Ye Ming? " Wang Zhongjun recalled what he said: "I watched Director Chen's film. Although it is a bit obscure, it is definitely a big scene and a big production. This is not a hype. The investment shows that, even if it is not publicized One hundred million, at least eighty million is available. There is no way to compare. It is not a movie of the same level. Ye Ming's is at best a grassroots movie. What do you and Ge You mean? You two have always been If you don't like to interfere in this kind of thing, you might offend Chen Kaige." Feng Xiaogang said helplessly: "I said I don't want to go, but the third master Han Shanping is also good at five in this film. If I don't go, then at this time, I will not give the third master face. You know, [Jing Ke] Assassin King of Qin] is also the producer of Han Shanping. His ability to [go to Crazy Stone] shows that he supports Ye Ming, and it doesn’t make sense if he doesn’t go to save face.” Three days later, a lot of things happened. A reporter with extraordinary powers found Ye Ming and asked him about the results of his movie. Ye Ming thought for a while and shouted out a number, 30 million, and the entertainment industry was in an uproar. There are really some people who brag about not being afraid of paying taxes. Even when Zhang Yimou saw the media reports, the master smiled knowingly. He didn't know how to evaluate it. Young people have endless blood.
Three days later, in the West Hall of the Great Hall of the People, the bright stars murdered many journalists' films. Every time a car appears, there is a first-line red star, Li Xuejian, Wang Zhiwen, Zhang Fengyi, and a pretty little girl. Although she is not very famous, her name is Zhou Xun, and she was later called "Movie Elf" Zhou Xun, Zhou Xun plays the role of a little blind girl here. Even though she was not very famous before, she has appeared in Chen Kaige's movie. It can be said that she has laid a good foundation for her development in the film and television industry. Then, a Cadillac drove over. The Cadillac, shining with a charming and mysterious black light, appeared in front of everyone's cameras. Everyone became excited. A real king on the red carpet appeared. The car door opened, and Gong Li's familiar smile finally appeared in front of everyone. That sweet smile, with the unique mystery, glamor and nobility of the East, floated gently in front of many cameras like a fairy in the clouds, and a burst of flash lights appeared, shining like stars at night, lighting up the entire venue. The crazy fans shouted loudly, Gong Li, Gong Li, I love you, etc., almost rushing away the security guards who were maintaining order. Gong Li had seen this kind of scene many times. He walked through the red carpet without changing his expression and disappeared into the tall door. Backstage at the scene, Chen Kaige greeted Gong Li and said, "Some people are not very optimistic about this movie, especially those young reporters. What can I say? I can't understand this movie at all. It's so irritating." . Some people even say that the movies made by this guy Ye Ming are better than ours. What are they? Who is Ye Ming? When I was making the movie, Ye Ming didn’t know where he was playing in the mud. And that person was very optimistic about it. Him. I think he found someone to spread the news." Who that person is, the two of them understand each other tacitly. Gong Li also agreed to film the movie "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin" just to take a gamble with that person. Talking about that person was just to make Gong Li even more angry. Zhang Yimou, there is such a common enemy between the two of them. Chen Kaige knew very well that if he mentioned Zhang Yimou, Gong Li would definitely get angry. Sure enough, Gong Li was still noncommittal at first. Who is she? She is an international movie queen. She can't get angry with domestic reporters and lose her status. The three major film festivals such as Venice, Cannes, and Berlin are where she goes, and even the Oscars are her goal. But after hearing Chen Kaige's words, Gong Li's originally expressionless and cold face showed a twisted expression, but she was worthy of being an international movie queen. Then Gong Li controlled his emotions very well, slowly and leisurely Said: "Director Chen, why are you and those people angry? Those little guys, when your "Farewell My Concubine" was shining brightly in the world, they were still studying stupidly in school. What's the matter? You are qualified. I think this movie is an innovative movie. It must be able to cause a sensation. It must also be able to shine internationally. Ye Ming, who is this person? I really haven’t heard of it. I told you so." At this moment, Chen Kaige was secretly happy. As long as he could arouse Gong Li's anger, that would be enough. Gong Li would definitely work very hard when promoting it. It can be said that all the other actors in the crew, Chen Kaige, can control what they say in front of reporters, but Gong Li is an exception. Gong Li is a true international movie queen. The iconic faces at international film festivals can’t be overstated either. However, now that Gong Li's anger has been successfully aroused, everything is no longer a problem. Twenty minutes later, the grand premiere ceremony was held in the West Hall of the Great Hall of the People. At the media meeting ceremony, Zhou Xun was just squeezed into the most peripheral position of an actor. This is also a rule in the film and television industry. According to the current status of live actors, it is already thankful to God that Zhou Xun is qualified to stand here. If she asks for anything else, she is asking for trouble.
Among the reporters, Lao Bai happened to meet an acquaintance, Yu Guo. At this time, Lao Bai couldn't help but want to say something sarcastic: "I said, Yu Yu, didn't you say you are very optimistic about Ye Ming's [Crazy Stone]? Why did you come here again? I heard that a press conference is being held over there, why don't you go there?" Yu Guo said dejectedly: "We have few reporters in the newsroom, so we can only go to one scene. The boss appointed me to come here. I'm afraid there is nothing we can do." Lao Bai snorted and said, "Come here, this is the right place. That boy Ye Ming actually said that he wanted his small-budget movie to have a box office of 30 million. It was simply wishful thinking. He thought everyone was Feng Xiaogang." Let’s live out his big dreams. Don’t even look at the lineup of [Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin]. Gong Li, Zhang Fengyi, Wang Zhiwen, and Li Xuejian, each of them can suppress him individually. Just him for 30 million. I think he looks like 30 million." At this moment, it was quickly time for reporters to ask questions. Lao Bai from [Southern Sunday] was the first to seize the opportunity to stand up and say: "Hello, Director Chen, I am a reporter from [Southern Sunday]. First of all, congratulations on the release of this historical masterpiece. Soon. Now I think everyone is concerned about a question, what are your expectations for the box office of "Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin". Two days ago, a new director shot a movie, and the box office was as high as 30 million. , I don’t know what Director Chen can think of this.” Chen Kaige said with a smile: "The expectations for the box office of this movie are not to mention the box office of domestic movies. Our box office of [Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin] is for international movies, such as the box office of [Titanic]" , this is our real goal. Our investment is 100 million, and if the box office does not exceed 200 million, then I think it is a failure." After the domestic release of "Titanic", the box office was astonishingly more than 300 million. Chen Kaige is naturally not arrogant enough to say that it has surpassed the performance of "Titanic", but it can be seen from his tone that he is very satisfied with the domestic performance. Movie box office disdain. Listening to what people say, if the box office does not exceed 200 million, it is a failure. What is the courage of a great international director? This is the courage of a great international director. When the count became angry, the box office record of swallowing up thousands of miles like a tiger came out. But at this time, Gong Li took over the words and said very rudely: "Director Chen, I'm sorry to say, let me answer your second question. I have also met many great directors from various countries abroad. Why we can succeed is because we have come step by step. Obviously, some young people in our country are too arrogant. They think they found a few people to make a so-called movie, and they become arrogant and crazy. Thirty million , he can really shout it out. I feel ashamed that there is a group of people like this in my country. They are not worthy of being called filmmakers at all. Movies are not as simple as they think, and not everyone can As a director. For a movie made by someone like this, I think it would be good if it could have a box office of 300,000 yuan." The cold scene was a real cold scene. The entire scene was completely silent. No one could understand why Gong Li, who had always been a man of few words, actually turned tit-for-tat on a young director. (To be continued)