Chapter 319: Zhouyi Three Treasures
After leaving the door of China Film, Yu Dong was still thinking about what his old leader had just said, "In the second half of the year, Xingchen Film and Television will launch a project for a domestic special effects blockbuster, with a total investment of no less than 1 billion yuan, and it will be directed by Director Gu himself. I have informed him in advance that he will reserve some shares for you at that time, but there will be a premium."

"If you want to change the schedule, then change it. I'm not afraid of Zhang Weiping." Yu Dong figured it out. After returning to the company, he convened a shareholders meeting and announced the matter.

"The film has been rescheduled to November 11th. Director Xu should go and urge him to finish the post-production editing as soon as possible after the film is finished."

As a listed company, Bona is not a company that Yu Dong has the final say on. Such major matters still need to be discussed with shareholders.

"Mr. Yu, what happened? Why the sudden change of schedule?" a shareholder asked. The speaker was a middle-aged man with a big belly. He was a major shareholder of Bo and had a lot of say.

Then, others around him began to whisper, "Director Yu went to the Central Film Academy. Could he have been scolded by Director Han?"

"Zhang Weiping has already called out, so we can't be cowardly, otherwise how are we going to meet people in the future?"

Helplessly, Yu Dong could only explain and also mentioned the share of Xingchen Film and Television.

"Mr. Yu, how much share can the other party give? This is a good opportunity. Even if it is at a premium, we must take more."

"Yes, it's not easy to work with Director Gu. We can't miss this opportunity."

Sure enough, the group immediately changed the topic and started discussing the movie shares.

"Okay, things haven't been finalized yet, why are you in such a hurry? Today we're just discussing the file change, so let's go."

As Yu Dong spoke, everyone dispersed, but they were still discussing the matter in groups of three or four.

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As the director of the television department of Xingchen Film and Television Company, Jiang Xueruo has been in the company for nearly two years since Zhouyi was acquired.

Without the pressure from the company, Jiang Xueruo devoted herself to her work. The three TV series produced by Xingchen Film and Television Company last year were nominally controlled by Wang Chen, but in fact she was responsible for most of the things.

Most of Zhou Yi’s employees at that time joined Xingchen Film and Television Company, filling the company’s weaknesses in TV drama production. Otherwise, Gu Wei would not have the confidence to produce three TV dramas at the same time.

Years later, in a star-rated hotel in the capital.

"Sister Xue Rou, Happy New Year, long time no see."

In the private room, Jiang Xueruo, Yu Bo, Yang Junyi, Zhao Liying and others gathered together.

Of the original three Zhouyi treasures, only Zhang Jin was in Hong Kong Island, the rest were all present.

Seeing everyone, Jiang Xueruo felt a little emotional. Everyone present were the people who filmed the TV series "The Royal Secret Agent" together at that time, and it was particularly cordial to meet them now.

Especially Yu Bo and Yang Junyi, they are old partners of Zhou Yi, but now Zhou Yi is gone, and the cooperative relationship between them no longer exists.

"Yeah, it's been a long time since we last met. How's everyone doing lately?" Jiang Xueruo said with emotion, raising her glass and clinking it with everyone.

"Fortunately, I haven't been filming in the past year or so. I'm back in my hometown teaching my apprentices and I feel pretty comfortable." The speaker is Yang Junyi. He returned to his hometown in Wuxi, Jiangsu last year and continued to engage in martial arts, which is his old profession.

"So what are your plans next? Are you not going to film anymore?" Yu Bo and Yang Junyi have a good relationship and they keep in touch often.

"I plan to announce my retirement this year and focus on martial arts. Ever since I left Zhou Yi and Sister Xueruo, I haven't had any passion for filming." After the two of them clinked glasses, Yang Junyi said with a smile that this was a decision he had thought about over and over again, and now that he was with his good friends, he didn't hide it.

"Quit the circle?" Hearing this, Jiang Xueruo asked with a slightly changed tone.

"Yes, the TV series nowadays are not like our previous ones. There are fewer and fewer fighting scenes, and more and more urban, romantic, and love-type dramas. Many people working in this industry have begun to transform."

Hearing this, Jiang Xueruo remained silent. Yes, if the TV drama industry had not been changing, Zhou Yi would not have been unable to make ends meet and eventually been acquired.

The film and television industry is full of risks, especially starting a company. If you fail to make a movie or TV series, you may go bankrupt.

When Andy Lau founded Tianmu, he suffered a loss of 40 million in five years. Stephen Chow's Xingcai failed after just one movie, "A Chinese Odyssey."

Even the Zhengdong Film Company founded by international superstar Li Lianjie, although its first film "Fang Shiyu" was a huge hit in terms of both word of mouth and box office, the box office performance of the subsequent films was mediocre.

When "Fist of Fury", which is considered a textbook of kung fu films, was released, it was a box office failure. Li Lianjie became discouraged and disbanded her company to develop her career in Hollywood.

Jiang Xueruo, who knew that it was not easy to start a business, had no intention of continuing to work hard. After joining Xingchen Film and Television, she felt relieved. However, she gathered everyone together today because the company's TV department was preparing to start a new drama, and she also wanted to invite Zhou Yi's old friends to join Xingchen Film and Television. But before she even opened her mouth, the other party had the idea of ​​quitting the circle, which made her a little anxious. However, Jiang Xueruo had experienced many ups and downs after all, and after thinking for a moment, she spoke directly: "I invited everyone here today, in addition to reminiscing about the past, I also want to invite you to join Xingchen Film and Television Company and continue to work in the TV drama industry."

Hearing this, Yu Bo nodded slowly. He had guessed a little bit before coming. He saw her stand up and fill Jiang Xueruo's cup, then return to her seat and continue listening to the other party.

Zhao Liying on the side was looking at them excitedly. In the original time and space, she and Wang Baoqiang were inspirational examples in the entertainment industry. They both climbed up from the bottom until they became famous.

After hearing Jiang Xueruo's words, he didn't rush to speak. Unlike others, Zhao Liying was not an actor that Zhou Yi often used. The TV series they collaborated on was the previous "Forbidden City Master". He didn't know why the other party told her about this.

Little did she know that Jiang Xueruo was also looking at her at this moment. When filming the TV series, Jiang Xueruo noticed this little girl. She was diligent and hardworking in the crew, and her acting skills were also good.

Before coming, Jiang Xueruo also inquired about the other party's development in the past year or so. Although she was signed with Huayi Company, Huayi had hundreds of artists like her, and apart from playing supporting roles, she had almost no chance to join the group.

Before that, Gu Wei had a talk with Jiang Xueruo and asked her to talk to the actors and artists who had worked with Zhou Yi in the past and ask them if they would like to join Xingchen Film and Television Company. In the future, the company will shoot TV series and movies of the martial arts and kung fu genres, and it is lacking talents in this area.

Jiang Xueruo agreed at that time and emphasized on recommending the original three treasures of Zhouyi. Zhao Liying was added by her on her own accord and she never mentioned it to Gu Wei.

"Sister Xue Rou, I won't consider it. But you guys, Brother Bo, may consider it." Yu Bo is older than Yang Junyi, and he usually calls him that.

"Junyi, listen to me. Xingchen Films is currently the largest special effects company in the industry. Director Gu is also an internationally renowned director with extensive connections and abundant resources. If you come in, not only will you be able to develop further, but you will also never face bankruptcy like Zhou Yi did in the past."

Seeing the different expressions on their faces, Jiang Xueruo continued, "When Director Gu acquired Zhou Yi, he also acquired the copyrights of the company's novels and scripts. After more than a year of sorting out, the company decided to start filming these works.

Xingchen Films has no shortage of directors or funds. Lu Yang and Wu Ershan were both discovered by Director Gu. Even Xu Zheng’s film was invested by the company. He has also become this year’s new billion-dollar box office director…”

Jiang Xueruo was talking, and Zhao Liying was obviously the most excited. She was a marginal person in Huayi Company, and the company would not think of her even if there were good resources. If she had the opportunity to join Xingchen Film and Television, she would definitely not refuse.

Yu Bo was thinking about what Jiang Xueruo said. After he left Zhou Yi's support, his development in the circle was not satisfactory.

As for Yang Junyi, his expression changed a little and no one knew what he was thinking.

...

November 2th, the eighth day of the lunar month.

The 61st Berlin Film Festival opened grandly in Berlin.

The opening film was "Hail, Caesar," a comedy/drama directed by Ethan and Joel Coen and starring Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton and Channing Tatum.

This is the third time that the Coen brothers have been invited to open the Berlin Film Festival, following "The Big Lebowski" and "True Grit".

As the only domestic film shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival this year, Gu Wei and his team's itinerary naturally attracted great attention from media reporters.

"Director Gu, Yifei, have a safe trip."

“I wish you all the best in your trip to Berlin and hope you win the grand prize.”

On Weibo, major directors and celebrity artists in the circle posted messages, wishing Gu Wei and others to win the grand prize at this year's Berlin Film Festival.

"Brother, I only played a supporting role. What a pity. If I had known earlier, I would have given you a few more lines. You could have even gone to the Berlin Film Festival."

Jiang Wen called immediately, but he was also joking. He said that it had not been long since "Let the Bullets Fly" was released, and there were many follow-up matters. Besides, he had been to the three major European film festivals, so his qualifications in international film festivals were higher than Gu Wei.

The news that Gu Wei and his team are about to set off for the Berlin Film Festival has become one of the hottest news in the circle. As for another hot news, it is the casting of Zhou Xingchi's new movie.

Huang Bo and Shu Qi became the first confirmed actors, and the male lead was decided to be the popular young actor Wen Zhang.

I don’t know if his godfather Li Lianjie contributed to this, but Wen Zhang, who is very popular in the television industry, was able to get the leading role in a big-budget movie, and it was a movie by Stephen Chow.

At least the acting skills are guaranteed. You know, Stephen Chow's movies even have very high requirements for supporting roles, let alone the leading actor, who really cannot do it without some good skills.

Subsequently, Huayi Productions announced that several supporting actors including Luo Zhixiang and Shi Xingyu had joined the film.

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(End of this chapter)