Chapter 264 Ning Hao's New Script
"The box office of Despicable Me 2 has exceeded 3 million, and the current daily box office is still over million."

"Iron Man's box office exceeded 100 million yuan, but the subsequent box office fell rapidly, and the online reputation was average."

"Ip Man 2's box office has exceeded 1.5 million yuan, but its stamina is a little lacking."

Online, media reporters are updating the latest real-time box office data every day.

Throughout May, "Despicable Me 2" took the biggest piece of the pie, followed by "Ip Man 2" and "Iron Man 2".

As for the remaining dozen or so movies, they couldn't even get a share of the soup. Many movies had daily box office revenues of less than one million, so major theaters chose to withdraw movies early and schedule the screenings for a few movies that had box office revenues.

After all, their goal is to make money, and they will not allow unpopular movies to continue to be shown out of sympathy and waste screenings.

In late May, Cannes, the top film event, has reached its closing ceremony and is about to come to an end.

This year, no domestic film won any prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. The film "Remembrance of Past Lives" directed by Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul won the Palme d'Or for Best Film. This is the first time that a Thai film has won this highest honor at the Cannes Film Festival.

Online, dozens of large high-end clubs in the capital were raided at the same time.

According to paparazzi reporters, many well-known figures in the entertainment industry were found at the scene.

Now netizens have something interesting to watch, and there is more discussion about "Heaven on Earth".

"Alas, it's a good thing I didn't take this movie at the time, otherwise I would have been so afraid that I would have gotten depressed while filming."

Gu Wei, who had just arrived in Chuncheng, received a call from Ning Hao after settling down in the hotel room.

The cause was that two days ago, the star-studded Lu Zheng invited Ning Hao to visit the crew of "Warring States", under the pretext of asking him to provide guidance.

Ning Hao didn't refuse, but after looking around for a while, he couldn't help but complain to Gu Wei.

"Is it that exaggerated?"

After packing his luggage, Gu Wei lay on the sofa and said jokingly.

"You don't know, the script is bad, the styling is bad, the director is bad, and even the actors are bad."

"It's probably because of some of the actors. There are a few actors who have good acting skills."

Listening to Ning Hao's exaggerated words, Gu Wei replied.

"Alas, the leading actor is not good, and the others who follow him in the role are not good either..."

He had personally witnessed the filming of several scenes and was relatively familiar with the situation.

As they chatted, they talked about Ning Hao's new movie.

"The cost is 50 million, which is my largest investment ever. Just like before, I will invest 10 million, and the rest will be left to you and China Film."

When it came to business, Ning Hao put away his nonchalant tone.

"Okay, take the script for review first. I'll have Song Ge transfer the money to you after it's approved. Go and tell Director Han at China Film that I want a 20 million share."

Before coming to Chuncheng, Han Sanping had mentioned this matter to him and had been asking about the share.

"okay."

Hearing this, Ning Hao felt relieved.

"By the way, I heard that you were invited to be a judge at the Golden Horse Awards."

Gu Wei, who was free, saw this report while browsing the news.

"Hey, I'm not going to the mainland film festival, but I'm planning to go to Taiwan to watch it and join in the fun, haha."

Ning Hao couldn't hide his joy in his tone, he even started laughing as he spoke.

"By the way, are you planning to use veteran actors this time?"

Judging from Ning Hao's personality and the type of film, the people he has worked with before will probably be involved.

"Forget it. Huang Bo and the others don't have any time to spare. The key point is that their pay has increased dramatically. I'm a little reluctant to part with it."

After Ning Hao finished speaking, Gu Wei was a little speechless. He was such a big director, but he was still stingy with the money of those two actors.

"That's good. Using some new people can also change the audience's taste. Using the same people all the time will easily lead to aesthetic fatigue."

In Gu Wei's opinion, this is not a TV series, so how can we always use the same group of people? The audience will get bored after watching it too much.

"The male lead has been chosen. Last time, Xu Zheng recommended me an actor from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

I also watched his play and his acting was pretty good.

As for the actresses, they are still being selected, and they plan to hold public auditions after the script is reviewed.”

When Gu Wei heard Ning Hao mention actresses, his heart moved. In Ning Hao's movies, male characters have more roles, while female characters, even if they are the heroines, don't have too many roles.

"Let me recommend one to you."

"Who?"

Ning Hao was a little curious, but he still believed in Gu Wei's vision. It was he who recommended Yu Nan for the last role in "No Man's Land". Ning Hao took a liking to her at first sight during the audition.

"Tong Liya, the newly signed artist of the 18th Company."

"Tong Liya? Is she the new star who starred in the TV series produced by your company?"

Hearing this name, Ning Hao was stunned for a moment before he realized that this was the heroine of "Capital Love Story".

He had heard Wang Chen mention it last time.

"Yes, that's her. You try her first and I'll recommend her. You will decide the final result."

When he was in the company two days ago, Wang Chen reported to him on the progress of several TV series. Currently, only "Capital Love Story" and "Ode to Joy" are about to be completed. After all, they are urban themes, so it is normal for them to progress faster.

At that time, Wang Chen mentioned Tong Liya several times, which left an impression on Gu Wei.

"Okay, her TV series is almost ready, I'll have someone contact her and we'll talk about it after the audition.

If the acting skills are not good, I won’t choose it. "

Ning Hao made it clear in advance. After all, he was a newcomer, and if he was rejected if things didn't work out, it wouldn't be considered as being disrespectful to Gu Wei by saying it in advance.

"Haha, okay."

He understood what Ning Hao meant, so he just handled the matter in an impartial manner.

While the two were on the phone, Liu Yifei came to Gu Wei's room, saw him talking about something, and sat quietly beside him, reading the news.

"Director Ning's new movie?"

"Ah."

"Did you recommend the heroine?" "Yes."

"Your name is Tong Liya?"

"Ah."

After seeing Gu Wei hang up the phone, Liu Yifei stared at him and asked three questions in a row, receiving three affirmative answers.

"I thought they were all artists that Company 18 had just signed, so I told Ning Hao."

Seeing Liu Yifei's increasingly unfriendly look, Gu Wei hurriedly explained.

"Know it."

Liu Yifei was just asking and had no other jealous thoughts.

As Gu Wei's status in the circle becomes higher and higher, he will definitely come into contact with other female artists. If everyone is jealous, they will probably kill themselves with jealousy.

Besides, their relationship is very stable and it is difficult for others to interfere.

"When are we going to set out for Tibet?"

"We'll have to wait two more days to let everyone acclimate. If anyone gets seriously sick from the altitude, it will delay the filming time."

"Okay, Changchang said she'll come visit us once our crew starts working."

After taking a bite of the fruit on the table, Liu Yifei suddenly said.

"Visiting the set? Doesn't she need to promote the movie anymore?"

Gu Wei was a little curious. Love Is Not Blind was about to be released, and as the leading actress, Su Chang would definitely have to run around for promotions, so how could she have time to come over?

"I'm just coming here to play for two days. It won't interfere with anything."

"Ah, open your mouth."

After taking a bite of the fruit handed to him by Liu Yifei, Gu Wei nodded.

Then the two chatted about the news and topics about Su Chang on the Internet, as well as the scandal that had been circulating some time ago.

"To be honest, Su Chang can really find a partner now. Netizens are urging him to do so."

"Hey, when she comes, tell her and introduce her to someone suitable."

Compared to the original time and space, some things that happened to Su Chang did not happen, he did not come into contact with Yu Zheng, and his reputation did not suffer a setback.

Among the female stars born after 85, Liu Yifei is the most popular now.

...

The next day, Ning Hao sent someone to hand the script to the General Administration, and within less than half a day, information about the movie appeared on the Internet.

"Director Ning Hao's latest film was submitted to the General Administration for review today."

"It is revealed that the film will continue director Ning Hao's previous style, which is a black humor type."

As the center of the entertainment industry, the director will attract the attention of actors in the circle at the slightest sign of trouble.

Before the script even passed review, people called to inquire about the role, and many of them were old acquaintances.

Film and television companies are also eager to inquire about investment to see if they can get involved.

"What? The investment is finalized?"

"No investment is needed. Xingchen Film and Television and China Film have already determined their shares."

"You're really quick."

For a moment, many company leaders gritted their teeth and spoke.

Among them, Wanda, Star Media and Pony.com were the most enthusiastic and told Ning Hao that they could buy his shares at a premium.

They dare not even think about the share of China Film Group. Whoever dares to ask Han Sanping whether he is willing to sell his share would be asking for trouble!
As for Xingchen Film and Television, let alone, after all, they are still looking forward to the opportunity to cooperate with Gu Wei in the future!
"Alas, there are only a few directors who are well-known, talented, and have box office success. We are short of people."

Since there is a shortage of people, other companies can only look for other directors in the circle.

People in China Film's director support program became the first choice of various companies, especially Xu Jinglei, whose movie "Go Lala's Promotion" grossed over 100 million yuan, which made him famous.

There is also Lu Chuan, after all, he is an award-winning director and he has some real talent.

Suddenly, news about other companies contacting Lu Chuan, Xu Jinglei and others spread like wildfire in the circle.

The crew of "Capital Love Story", this TV series has been filmed for several months and is about to come to an end.

"Yaya, I have good news for you."

"what."

After filming today's scenes, Tong Liya, who had just removed her makeup, heard her assistant say this.

"Director Ning Hao's new movie is currently auditioning for the female lead. Sister Hua just told me that the company recommended you to audition."

The female assistant spoke with a smile on her face, and there was a bit of excitement in her tone. The TV series hasn't ended yet, and there's a movie role coming. It seems that Yaya will soon become a big star.

"Really?"

Different from her assistant's expression, Tong Liya asked with a bit of disbelief. Unlike TV dramas, the big screen in movies is always the ultimate goal of an actor, especially participating in a movie directed by a big director, which is something that everyone in the circle is scrambling to get.

"Of course, I heard from Sister Hua that it was Director Ning Hao who took the initiative to invite you.

Do you think it was Director Gu who recommended it?"

"Ah, that's unlikely."

Although she said it was impossible, Tong Liya was actually somewhat certain in her heart. But then she changed her mind and thought, it was hard to say whether Gu Wei, such a big director, could remember her.

"When are the auditions?"

Shaking her head, Tong Liya threw away all the weird thoughts in her mind and started to ask about the real business.

"Before the end of the month, Director Ning Hao will send me the audition scripts in advance.

Yaya, you have to perform well this time. If you win the female lead, you will be able to reach the top overnight.

Director Ning Hao is one of the few big commercial directors in the industry..."

The assistant kept talking on the side, and Tong Liya nodded seriously.

...

(End of this chapter)