Chapter 322: Speculating on scandals?
"The large-scale Qing Dynasty TV series "Startling by Each Step" produced by Tangren Film and Television Company and starring Liu Shishi, Wu Qilong and others is about to be completed."

"Tangren Films said that this TV series is well-made and will become a representative work of ancient costume dramas about the Qing Dynasty."

In mid-February, the TV series "Startling by Each Step", which has been filming for nearly three months, is about to be wrapped up.

"The filming will be finished by the end of the month. Director Li said that post-production editing will start immediately after the filming is finished."

In the office of Tangren Film and Television Company, Cai Yinong nodded involuntarily after hearing the assistant's report.

Compared with the original time and space, this TV series started earlier, and the filming was naturally completed half a month earlier.

After listening to the assistant's report, Cai Yinong couldn't help but think of the huge popularity of "Palace Lock Heart Jade". His originally happy mood instantly became a little ugly.

"Let the company's public relations department promote more, especially about the quality of our TV series, and give us more revelations."

"Should we add some scandals? This will probably increase the popularity." This is also a tactic often used by Tangren Film and Television. In the original time and space, when Tangren Film and Television was filming "Legend of Sword and Fairy", it hyped up the scandal between Hu Ge and Liu Yifei, which led to the two not contacting each other for a period of time after the TV series was completed, for fear of misunderstandings.

"Scandal? That's fine too. Communicate with Shishi in advance."

Cai Yinong said in a flat tone that if Gu Wei was here, he would probably laugh at her. The hype of the scandal really confirmed that the two were in love.

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On the other hand, the film "The Founding of a Party", produced by China Film Group and directed by Huang Jianxin, announced its completion.

Yu Dong drove to China Film Group.

This time, I naturally asked about the specific details of the new movie from Xingchen Film and Television that Han Sanping mentioned last time.

As soon as he arrived downstairs of the China Film Building, Yu Dong learned that Han Sanping had just returned from the wrap-up party for "The Founding of a Party" and was free at the moment.

In fact, there is no such coincidence. Yu Dong usually spends his own money, so there will always be someone to inform him in advance when something happens.

The car was not parked outside, but drove into the internal parking lot of China Film Corporation. After all, they were old acquaintances, and Yu Dong had worked at China Film Corporation for a period of time before.

"Mr. Yu, can we chat some time?" Someone came up to me and said as I got off the car.

"I'm sorry, I'm really busy right now. Director Han has something to ask me."

Several directors who were not too young took the initiative to come forward and talk to him, but Yu Dong found excuses to avoid them.

Yu Dong could probably guess why he saw people from the association at China Film Group Corporation at this time.

Watching Yu Dong walking away, the expressions on the faces of several older people became somewhat ugly.

The secretary of China Film Group is quite familiar with Yu Dong, so he spoke more casually.

"Yu Dong, do you know what those people wanted to talk to you about just now?"

Yu Dong was stunned. Those people must have come to China Film Group to ask for money. They couldn’t be waiting for him just like that.

"I don't have any friendship with them. They wouldn't come to me to get investment to make a movie, right?"

Yu Dong knew what was going on, but he still pretended to be uncertain and asked back.

"Haha, you guessed it. They came to ask for money whenever they had time. You also know Mr. Han's temper. He ignored them at all."

"The key is that they are still taking advantage of their seniority and using their experience to disgust Boss Han without paying. We can't beat them or scold them, we can only stop them from entering."

A young secretary next to him said immediately with a look of disgust on his face.

"Hehe, I wouldn't give it to you either if it were me." Yu Dong glanced at the direction of the parking lot and joked in a relaxed tone.

"I heard that your support funds have increased this year, so it should be more sufficient."

"The funding has increased, but the number of directors and projects supported has also increased a lot. You know that President Han is not interested in art films, and the director doesn't know how to make commercial films."

Hearing this, Yu Dong smiled. The old leader was indeed quite realistic. Look at the directors he supported and collaborated with. Most of them were good at commercial films.

Several people chatted and laughed as they walked towards the chairman's office.

At this moment, in the chairman's office, Han Sanping was leisurely drinking tea, half lying on the sofa. It seemed that he had been drinking at the wrap-up party.

"Come in." There was a knock on the door, and Han Sanping said without raising his head.

"I just arrived at the company and you came over. You are not targeting me, are you?"

After seeing Yu Dong coming in, Han Sanping rubbed his forehead. Ever since he talked about the movie share issue last time, this guy has been running to China Film every few days. He is also a person who cannot keep his cool.

"How could that be possible? I just came to see my old leader." Yu Dong, who was a little fat, had a simple and honest expression on his face. Han Sanping smiled and pointed at him, "You, don't show off your little tricks."

"Boss, I went back to the meeting right away after you said that last time and changed the schedule directly. I will definitely listen to you on this matter."

"Well, changing the release date is also for your own good. Every domestic film is not easy to make. They can't be put together to waste internal energy. They have to be staggered to compete with imported films."

"Haha, that's for sure."

Han Sanping was very satisfied with Yu Dong's attitude. At least it was much better than Zhang Weiping's. This guy dared to make trouble at China Film last time, but he only considered the impact. Otherwise, he would have suffered the consequences.

"Old leader, you see my schedule has also been changed, what about the movie share?" Yu Dong took the opportunity to ask directly.

Actually, this matter also made Yu Dong very depressed. At the beginning, Gu Wei called several major companies in the circle to hold a meeting, and Bona also went. Later, because the goal set by Gu Wei was too big, Huayi Company took the lead in choosing not to consider it. Yu Dong did not continue to pay attention to this matter because he had to invest in new movies, and the market value of the company was not large after it went public.

I thought that this was just something Gu Wei said casually at the beginning, but I didn't expect that it would be launched now. The movies produced by Xingchen Film and Television Company have never lost money over the years. If I can get on board, Bo Na will definitely invest in it.

On the other side, Han Sanping drank a sip of tea and was almost sober. He said, "That was Yu Dong. If it was someone from other companies who came to him to ask for a share of the movie, that would be wishful thinking. It's good enough that he didn't expect to take it all."

Ignoring Yu Dong's words, Han Sanping slowly thought about these things in his mind. The result of Gu Wei's discussion with him was that the film's estimated investment was around 1.8 million to 2 million US dollars.

Most of the money is spent on special effects. Domestic actors are given priority for the leading roles, but stars from Hollywood will also participate. After all, the global box office must be considered. Only after the first special effects blockbuster is a success and people there know that domestic films can also achieve such effects, can we consider follow-up matters.

"As for the market share, I will discuss with Gu Wei and try to squeeze some out from other companies. But don't be too happy too soon. I estimate that there won't be much, and the price won't be low." Han Sanping would definitely not touch China Film's share. After all, it was related to his performance. In this case, he could only find ways from other companies.

"Uh-huh."

Yu Dong sat opposite, listening to the old leader in front of him and nodding from time to time.

He was mentally prepared before coming here. He came here today just to settle this matter. What if Han Sanping had deceived him last time in order to persuade him to change the release date, and then he denied it later? He would only be helpless and furious. Could he really go against China Film?
"Boss, when the movie 2012 is released in China, you can take care of its distribution..."

Wow, at this moment Han Sanping really admired Yu Dong, who was eating from the bowl and looking at the pot.

"You are dreaming. Forget about publishing." Before Yu Dong finished speaking, Han Sanping interrupted him and said unhappily

"Hehe, I'm just saying it, what if Director Gu agrees!" Yu Dong showed his honest smile again, it would be a pity not to act.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows the box office potential of "2012". Although it has not yet been released, China Film has already booked its publicity and promotion in advance.

Gu Wei is the youngest director in China to win the Golden Bear Award and the best director in Hollywood. He is now participating in the Berlin Film Festival. If he wins another big award, you can imagine how much publicity this will bring to this film.

In an instant, Han Sanping thought of a lot of things, and even imagined the overwhelming success of "2012".

"Okay, Gu Wei is in Berlin now, so don't bother him anymore, and forget about publishing."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. I hope Director Gu can achieve something in Berlin and win a big award."

There is indeed nothing wrong with what he said. No matter how everyone is doing in the country, at least when it comes to facing the outside world, people in the circle are united.

When leaving China Film Group, Yu Dong was in an inexplicably good mood. He drove away humming a little song.

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Among the three major film festivals in Europe, the Venice Film Festival was founded in 1932 and is the oldest film festival in the world.

The Cannes Film Festival was founded in 1939 and is one of the most influential and top international film festivals in the world. Recently, it has been showing signs of becoming the number one.

The Berlin Film Festival was originally named the West Berlin International Film Festival and was first held in 1951.

From the mid-1960s, the Berlin Film Festival became a platform for the exchange of films between the East and the West, and after the political climate changed, it was repositioned as a mirror of international film production.

The common characteristics of these three major film festivals are their long history and lofty artistic pursuits. They are based on films and directors nominated from around the world and encourage individuality and innovation. This is different from national award ceremonies such as the Academy Awards, which focus more on American films and filmmakers.

As the closing ceremony of the film festival approaches, more and more audiences gather at the festival. According to official statistics, the number of viewers at this year's Berlin Film Festival exceeded 35, reaching a historical high.

"Gu, this movie is so great. I wonder if you have time. I want to talk to you about the copyright issue."

In the cafe next to the screening room, the person who was speaking was a film producer from France, a middle-aged, slightly balding white man. There was an interpreter beside him. He spoke in French, which Gu Wei could not understand at all.

"Don't worry, the closing ceremony hasn't started yet. I think some film producers haven't seen this movie yet. We can discuss the copyright issue later." Gu Wei smiled slightly when he heard this. It's better to wait until after the award ceremony. There's still time anyway.

"Gu, you are not only an internationally renowned director, but also an experienced businessman, haha." The other party understood what Gu Wei meant and did not continue to discuss the copyright issue.

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(End of this chapter)