Chapter 139 New World

The big-budget movie "Red Cliff", invested by China Film Group, finally has some movement.

As the film's shooting location, Zhuozhou Film and Television City plays an important role in the drama, including the Shu Kingdom tower scene, which was used to shoot a key war scene.

John Woo announced that the crew has arrived at the first filming location and the film has started shooting.

At the same time, the crew built a filming location called "Caoying Water Fort" in Yi County, preparing to shoot at the Angezhuang Reservoir for several months.

In addition, Yishui Lake is also one of the filming locations for the movie and is known as the "Little Guilin in the North" for its natural scenery.

The filming locations were not limited to a single location, but spanned multiple regions, combining artificially constructed sets and natural landscapes.

On the other hand, the filming locations announced for the co-production "The Forbidden Kingdom" are even more exaggerated.

In China alone, these include the Gobi Desert, Anji Bamboo Sea, Yongkang Fangyan Plum Garden, Hengdian and Wuyi Mountain.

Almost all the places that have been filmed in other domestic blockbusters have been included in the production of "The Forbidden Kingdom".

Huayi Company’s public relations department releases the latest news every day.

"Cheng Long and Li Lianjie's fake scenes turned into real fights."

"On the set, Cheng Long praised Jing Tian highly and made no secret of his admiration for him."

...

"Liu Xiao Ling Tong bluntly said Li Lianjie should raise a monkey."

Online, after the final makeup photo of the "Monkey King" played by Li Lianjie was released, Teacher Liu said in an interview with reporters.

In response to media inquiries, Mr. Liu said that when he was filming Journey to the West, the director bought a monkey and placed it next to him for observation so that he could better perform the role of a monkey.

But unexpectedly, the news headline the next day after he said this turned out to be that Lu Xiaolong was provoking Jet Li.

……

The battle between Wang Zhonglei's Huayi Company and Wang Jinghua's Chengtian Entertainment Company for first-line artists has gone from a "secret war" to an open challenge.

Just when the two sides were fighting fiercely, another "iron army" emerged - Emperor Entertainment.

Emperor Entertainment Group boss Yang Shoucheng, together with China Film Group and Capital Television, established Capital China Film Emperor Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. "Little Swallow" became the first batch of contracted artists along with Jackie Chan, Sun Honglei, Joey Yung, and Chef Xie.

"Whoever I support will become famous." Yang Shoucheng, Chairman of Emperor Group, made a public statement when facing an interview with media reporters.

Reporters learned that Yang Shoucheng will use 1 million yuan to create Zhao Yanzi. Not only will he arrange for her to star in the new TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", but he will also arrange for her to star in several blockbusters with Cheng Long and Chef.

"The group will invest 1 million, and Zhao Yanzi can choose the role."

Yang Shoucheng frequently made bold statements in interviews.

In recent years, because Zhao Yanzi has always been a "single-handed person", her development has not been ideal, and her limelight and popularity have gradually been overshadowed by Fan Binbin, Zhou Xun and others.

Now with backstage support, Zhao Yanzi's attitude when speaking to other big stars has changed.

Just a few days after signing the contract, the company has already started to "take action" for her. A piece of news that "in the past, a wealthy man in Shanghai paid 500 million yuan to let her play Xiaoyanzi in order to pursue Zhao Yanzi" made her a hot topic again.

...

Just when the outside world was still speculating about Gu Wei's next new movie.

Ning Hao went directly to the Film Bureau to submit his latest script. The media took photos of him appearing at the Bureau and directly posted them online.

In an instant, all major film and television companies in the industry turned their attention to Ning Hao.

Apart from Gu Wei, he is the only big director still idle in China. After "Stone", he finally made a new movie.

The media reporters were not willing to miss this opportunity and kept chasing him for interviews.

Ning Hao was also very annoyed and had no choice but to accept the interview with the reporter and revealed some information about the script.

"Crazy Racing, to be launched in the second half of the year, a commercial film..."

As soon as the interview came out, it started being discussed online.

“It’s similar to The Stone.”

“Will the original cast perform?”

"Why doesn't Director Gu make movies in China? Is there any sequelae?"

During this period, all major directors are busy, except Zhang Yimou who is working on the Olympics, otherwise it would definitely be very lively.

Chen Kexin's "The Warlords" and Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly" have just finished filming, and other directors are also busy with their own movies.

Gu Wei, who had some free time, became the focus of media reporters, and there were reporters waiting at the gate of Xingchen Film and Television Company every day.

"Not idle."

"I just invested in Ning Hao's new movie."

...

When facing the interview, Gu Wei directly talked about what he was busy with recently.

The reporter later got confirmation from Ning Hao.

"Fuck, there are TV series and movies, how can I handle it?"

"I was too slow and missed another good project."

When other film and television companies in the industry heard the news, they couldn't help but complain a few words.

"Xixi, are the things reported in the media recently true?"

In the villa, Su Chang said while playing with his mobile phone.

"What's the matter?" Liu Yifei didn't quite understand what she meant.

"It's about you being in director Nolan's new movie."

Su Chang, who had just finished filming, came to Liu Yifei's house and asked about this matter. When she was filming, many people asked her about it.

"That's about it, what's wrong?"

"Hey, many people in the circle are speculating about your relationship with Director Gu. You are the only one in the group who has starred in his Hollywood movies."

"It doesn't matter. I'm tired of reading all the news and gossip online every day. There are all kinds of opinions."

Liu Yifei said nonchalantly that media reporters haven't asked her this question recently.

These days, the mainland is holding the selection for the Centennial Drama Hall of Fame.

After Feng Yuanzheng's "criticism of celebrity drama" was reported by the media, it instantly became a hot topic on the Internet. Then, some media with bad intentions brought the topic to Ge You's "Looking West to Chang'an", which caused heated discussions on the Internet.

"It's not a drama if it's just for fun."

Feng Yuanzheng said this directly to the media reporters.

“I heard that many well-known actors in the National Theatre and the People’s Art Theatre have quit their jobs, but they hardly ever participate in performances.

Mr. Feng’s acting skills are very good. On this issue, he just talks about the facts.

Some actors really go too far, they only care about being famous, and their acting skills are really lacking.”

Many directors in the circle have expressed their opinions on this matter, and Gu Wei spoke directly to the media.

"You, don't express your opinions easily on some things. We are all in the same circle, so give others some face."

Just after Gu Wei finished speaking, Xie Xiaojing, director of the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, called and said a few words to him.

"Director, I'm telling the truth. People in the industry are very impatient now. There are only a few people who can work hard to hone their acting skills."

Gu Wei didn't hesitate and spoke directly.

"Okay, we can't tell the truth either. We need to focus on unity."

After saying that, Xie Xiaojing hung up the phone.

Afterwards, more people called and reminded Gu Wei to be careful with his words and actions. Gu Wei didn't hesitate and directly refuted them. In the end, he simply stopped answering the phone, which made others a little depressed.

"I support Director Gu, you said it beautifully."

"That's right, instead of focusing on acting, he just messes around all day long."

"After Gu Wei finished speaking, no one directly refuted him."

"A big Hollywood director, whoever dares to come out and retort, I don't want to film Director Gu's movies anymore."…

"I'm back, and I've lost a lot of weight."

In the company, Gu Wei met Qin Hao who had just finished filming.

"Director, you don't know how difficult the filming conditions are for the crew..."

In the office, Qin Hao sat on the sofa and kept talking to Gu Wei.

"Okay, take a good rest in the second half of the year."

Gu Wei said unhappily.

"That's not necessary. I've recovered after a few days of rest at home."

"Director, does the company have any more movies coming up? I heard Director Ning has a new movie coming up?"

Qin Hao, who had been resting at home for a few days, rushed to the company after hearing the news.

"That play is similar to The Stone. There is no role suitable for you."

Gu Wei understood his thoughts and continued, "Come with Yifei to Hollywood at the end of the year. I've reserved a role for you."

"really?"

Hearing this, Qin Hao suddenly stood up from the sofa.

"real."

Regarding the movie "Inception", Gu Wei does plan to let Qin Hao and Liu Yifei star in it together, and it would be fine if they don't play the leading roles but just supporting roles.

"Haha, thank you director."

"It's just a supporting role, is there any need to be so happy?"

"It's okay to play a supporting role in a Hollywood blockbuster. Others can only envy it."

It was Gu Wei who said this. If it was someone else who said this, he would have started to criticize him a long time ago. It is obvious that he is talking without any worries.

...

At the end of April, Gu Wei received a call from Reid on the other side of the ocean.

The head of South Korea's CJ Company went to a Hollywood company to find him regarding a movie script. After the other party learned that Gu Wei was in China, they planned to visit him in person.

"The script?"

Gu Wei asked directly on the phone.

"It's a gangster-themed script called "New World"..."

Hearing this name, Gu Wei had some vague ideas in his mind.

The entertainment environment in South Korea is very extreme. On the one hand, the economy is controlled by major chaebols, and on the other hand, many movies have been made that satirize the chaebols.

The scripts in Gu Wei's hands contain many themes that are very suitable for filming in South Korea.

Two days later, the person in charge of CJ Company came to Xingchen Film and Television Company. They were the same two people as last time, but they did not bring an interpreter.

"Hello, Director Gu."

In the office, the other party bowed 90 degrees and greeted me in a very polite tone.

"Well, sit down."

Gu Wei waved his hand and asked the other party to sit down.

"What do you two need?"

Pretending to be ignorant even though he knew the truth, Gu Wei was the first to ask.

The two of them looked at each other, and the leader cleared his throat and spoke slowly:
"Director Gu, Xijie Company has taken a fancy to a script of your company and plans to purchase the filming rights..."

Last year, two South Korean companies purchased the copyrights from Gu Wei's company and made two high-grossing movies. The success of "The Thieves" in particular made CJ Company jealous. This time they found another good script and came to China in advance, hoping to get it directly.

"'The New World', we want to buy this script."

The other party spoke in not very fluent Mandarin.

"This is not the first time we have worked together. Your company should understand my requirements."

"Director Gu, rest assured. We can sign the contract directly for the 40% share."

The other party was well prepared and agreed immediately after hearing this.

Seeing that the other party was very sensible, Gu Wei thought for a while and agreed. As for the signing of the contract, it will be carried out in Hollywood, and Reid will sign on behalf of the company.

Then the two sides chatted for a while, and the other party got up and said goodbye.

"Director Gu, if you have time in the second half of the year, you can come to Xijie Company. We welcome you."

...

This year's Cannes Film Festival is the 60th anniversary celebration, so it is destined to be grand.

The film festival officially announced the list of guests invited from all over the world.

Gu Wei is also among them, alongside Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou.

"Senior, are you going?"

"If I don't go, there will be no works."

In the office, Liu Yifei held the invitation letter and asked him.

This year, no domestic films were shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival, and the whole team was wiped out.

Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises", which was originally highly anticipated, had to be postponed due to an accident as the film was accidentally damaged. This also resulted in director Jiang Wen being unable to attend the film festival as scheduled.

Although Cannes said it would wait for Jiang Wen and reserved a spot for the film, it is still unknown whether "The Sun Also Rises" can do well in post-production.

After returning from Iceland, Liu Yifei did not sit idle. She found several training teachers and continued to learn acting skills.

"Ning Hao's new movie will be casting in a few days, come with me then."

Originally, Gu Wei had no plans to participate in the casting, but since Ning Hao invited him many times, he had no choice but to agree.

"Okay, I haven't seen that sister for a long time."

On the 18th, the movie "Apple" was released in China. I heard that the domestic version had a lot of cuts, and the audience who went to the cinema to watch it complained after coming out.

Everyone spent money and wanted to see something different, but now everyone has lost interest.

On the Internet, Fan Binbin and Zhao Yanzi started to quarrel with each other.

At this year's College Student Film Festival, the Audience Favorite Actress Award was won, reportedly by someone who bribed a voting company.

Fans of both sides were chatting with each other, making it very lively. Gu Wei was watching the online news and eating melons.

"Just start tearing it apart like this."

Liu Yifei was in the office, reading the news and talking about these things. Now that she has Gu Wei's protection, she has basically never been attacked. Other female artists in the circle are also very respectful and will not point the finger at Liu Yifei.

"Now you know, women are much more powerful than male actors when they start fighting."

"Whoever said that, I am not."

Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at Gu Wei and argued.

Gu Wei didn't say anything either, but a piece of news on the Internet caught his attention.

Famous domestic actress Chen Xiaoxu died of breast cancer in Shenzhen at the age of 42.

The "Lin Daiyu" who was once loved and cherished by countless Chinese people has passed away.

She only acted in two plays in her entire life, but she is more famous than many actors who have been acting all their lives because she played Lin Daiyu.

"Pity."

Gu Wei was a little emotional. Sometimes a good role can cause great harm to the actor. Many people will be immersed in it and unable to extricate themselves.

(End of this chapter)