Chapter 428 Artist's Joy

Zhang Yimou's joining of Star Films Company completely disrupted the balance of the film industry.

Apart from the media headlines, the happiest people are the company's celebrity artists.

The crew of "The Eternal Sword" has started filming this TV series for several months. The progress is currently normal. The fighting scenes have been basically completed, with only a few literary scenes left.

When Gu Wei announced the news, Zhao Liying, Yu Bo, Yang Junyi, Zhang Jin and others gathered together to discuss whether there was a chance to star in Zhang Yimou's movie.

"Thinking about that is too far-fetched. First of all, I would like to congratulate Li Ying for successfully auditioning for The Wandering Earth."

At the Huairou Film and Television Base, in the crew tent, Yu Bo was the first to speak with a smile, and the others around him echoed him.

"Hey, Bo, it's just a cameo role, there won't be many scenes."

Zhao Liying felt a little embarrassed and kept waving her hands, but her face was still full of smiles. After all, even if there were only a few shots, it was completely enough for her current status.

Then Zhang Jin looked at Zhao Liying and asked if the female lead had been decided. Yingbao shook her head, indicating that she was not sure.

Just as several people were discussing animatedly, Jiang Xueruo strode over with her assistant. She was wearing a beige coat and her hair was piled high. She looked very free and capable.

"What are you talking about? I can hear your voices from far away." Jiang Xueruo found a seat, sat down and said.

"Sister Xuerou."

"Sister Xue Rou, we are talking about Director Zhang joining the company!"

"Director Gu is really amazing. He managed to get Director Zhang into the company without saying anything."

"That's right, two great directors teaming up, I can't imagine it."

Hearing Zhao Liying and others chattering, Jiang Xueruo smiled slightly. These people in front of her were brought up by her, and she had high hopes for them.

"Yu Bo, you guys get ready. Let's go to the company together in the next two days to look for Director Gu."

After chatting with Ying Bao and others for a while, Jiang Xueruo said this and then got up and left.

The same situation also happened in the crew of "Ghost Blows Out the Light: The Mystical Ancient City".

This is different from Yu Bo and others who were ecstatic when they learned that they were going to audition for a role in "The Wandering Earth".

Qin Hao and Chen Minghao are both old hands and seem very calm at the moment.

"Old Chen, prepare well and don't let down our 96 acting class of the Central Academy of Drama." After saying that, he patted the other person's shoulder in a sophisticated way, as if to say I have high hopes for you.

"Screw you, you still have the nerve to say that. I don't know who had the most NGs during the past few days of filming."

"I was just building up my emotions, understand?"

The two of them were chatting and teasing each other, and the other people around them were no longer surprised, after all, they were used to it.

"I don't know when I'll have the chance to work with Director Zhang. I'm looking forward to seeing an art film by a great director." Qin Hao said with a smug look on his face.

After saying this, he got the cold shoulder from the others around him.

On the other side, in Company No. 18.

When Wang Jinghua announced the news, the artists under the company were excited.

It is not difficult for everyone to imagine how proud he would be when filming in other crews in the future.

With the support of two of the best directors in the industry, I can speak louder in the future.

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Just after posting online about Xingchen Film and Television Company monopolizing the director resources in the entertainment industry, some sharp-eyed netizens suddenly discovered that Gu Wei had updated his Weibo with the latest news.

Gu Wei posted an article to refute the accusations of some filmmakers who are meddling in other people's business and making a fuss about some issues, as if they would appear unprofessional if they didn't say a few words.

With this time, the real thing to do is to read more books and make some high-grossing movies. It would be better not to do real work all day long.

Hundreds of words were written in a fluent style, which was a fierce counterattack.

When the filmmaker who posted the message saw it, he responded and continued to shout.

Seeing this, Gu Wei didn't continue to pay attention to the other party. He just sent a dog head emoticon with two words "continue" at the end.

Huang Xibeirui: "What Director Gu said is correct. If you have the ability, you can also recruit other big directors. You are just jealous."

LZ Nangua: "Lao Mouzi should have left New Picture a long time ago. Now that he is with Director Gu, he should act quickly and start the new movie."

"In my opinion, we should strive for an Oscar first. Best Foreign Language Film, whatever, will be no problem with Director Gu's help."

Netizens were discussing the matter enthusiastically, and celebrities would leave messages from time to time, saying congratulations and the like.

But people from other film and television companies were dumbfounded.

Especially Wanda Pictures, Ye Ning never dreamed that Zhang Yimou would be this choice.

After seeing the news, he called the person in charge who had negotiated with Zhang Yimou to his office and scolded him.

After cursing, Ye Ning's anger gradually subsided. After thinking for a moment, he showed a helpless bitter smile. Then he picked up his phone and called Gu Wei, complaining that the other party was not kind, and did not tell him that he had already arranged for Director Zhang Yimou in advance, making him busy and even asking Gu Wei to help intercede. Who knows how Gu Wei laughed at him when he asked him for help!
On the other end of the phone, Gu Wei felt a little embarrassed by Ye Ning's teasing, and could only agree to treat the other party to dinner another day and have a chance to cooperate again in the future, in order to deal with it.

Wang Changtian was more interesting. He first congratulated Gu Wei, then changed the subject and said that Guangxian had taken a fancy to a project and asked Gu Wei if he had any ideas about investing.

"What project?" Gu Wei said lightly. Guangguang did not have many resources in the circle. According to Gu Wei's guess, even if there was a good investment, it would not be Guangguang's turn. However, hearing Wang Changtian's boastful tone, he still asked.

"Zhao Yanzi's new movie is 'So Young'. Guangguang has taken a large share. If Director Gu is interested, he can give up some of the shares."

"Thank you." Listening to Wang Changtian's smug voice, Gu Wei secretly complained, "Forget it. The company is short of funds recently. I rejected Mr. Han's film The Crossing."

Upon hearing this, Wang Changtian instantly understood what the other party meant. What a guy, this guy is so pretentious. He even used Han Sanping as an excuse to reject him.

The third floor of Xingchen Film and Television Company.

Gu Wei was still thinking about the selection of auditionees, and the female lead was basically decided, and it was Zhou Xun.

As for the most important male lead, Gu Wei looked at the information brought by the assistant on the table and listened carefully.

Hu Jun, Lu Yi, Chen Kun, Huang Xiaoming, Nie Yuan…

Each of them is a top star and a first-tier celebrity in the circle.

After reading the information of the male stars who auditioned, Gu Wei started to look at the optimized script of "Devouring the Stars" handed over by the screenwriting department. While trying to follow the creative ideas of the original work, he only deleted some plots that were not easy to pass the review.

It was not like the fantasy dramas shot later by other companies, which were heavily edited because the plot was too complicated and the special effects were too difficult.

After reading the script, there were basically no major problems. Gu Wei asked the screenwriters to optimize it, especially the lines, and shocking sentences were absolutely not allowed.

After finishing all this, Gu Wei decided to hurry up. Now there were only a few male star roles that had not been decided, because the other supporting roles were easy to find. There were many old actors in the entertainment industry who were not very famous but had excellent acting skills. As long as you are willing to spend money, it is relatively easy to find people.

"Notify them. According to the list, auditions will begin tomorrow and will be completed within three days. Stagger the time."

Picking up the phone on the table, Gu Wei gave instructions to his assistant.

"Okay, boss."

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As a film director, Gu Wei can basically get the news about major events in the film industry at the first time.

But it was Reid who called to remind people of the news that Kodak had officially filed for bankruptcy protection.

"Boss, should we stock up on some film? This is the world's largest film producer and affects the entire film industry."

"There's no need. The era of film is over. The future belongs to digital photography." Director Gu rejected Reid's proposal.

Since a long time ago, Gu Wei has started to mix digital cameras and film when shooting movies.

Until now, he has completely adapted to digital shooting, and it is a bit difficult for him to go back to the era of film.

Unlike some directors in the circle, who used film almost exclusively for the first half of their lives, they will now face the adaptation process from pure film movies to digital cameras.

Online news also reported that the crew of "1942", Feng Xiaogang and others were stockpiling films.

Some other powerful directors are also doing this. They prefer the texture of film movies and are used to shooting movies with film. They are not used to digital shooting.

"Rather than hoarding film, I am more interested in Kodak's public sale of the Oscar naming rights."

"Boss, Kodak has eight years left of Oscar naming rights. Can I go and try it first?" Upon hearing this, Reid immediately told him the information he knew.

"Well, let's go ask for a quote first, but I don't think the chances of getting it are very high."

"That's true. After all, many big Hollywood companies are watching." Reid said slowly.

In fact, it’s not just Hollywood. Many big companies in the domestic film and television circles are also ready to make a move.

For example, Huayi, Bona, Orange Sky, Yinghuang, etc., some of these companies are attracted by the publicity power of naming rights, while others want to buy them to increase their stock prices.

But the one who shouted the loudest was the powerful Yang Zi, the great wizard of the Patriotic Sect. He immediately posted on Weibo:
"The naming rights of the Oscars is a very good project. Juli Pictures has decided to invest and do its best to buy it, taking the lead in helping the domestic film industry enter Hollywood and make contributions."

Yang Zi shouted slogans very loudly, but online and in the circle, there was overwhelming booing and ridicule everywhere.

Hai Feng: "I am dying of laughter. You can't even make a good movie, and you dare to think about this?"

Qi Lingyun: "Just do something honest and don't do such immoral things all the time."

Fish in the Clouds: "Hey, the Great Mage who protects the nation has come out. Has he apologized for wrongly accusing someone of being innocent? Now you still have the nerve to come out and shout?"

The heat of the "stabbing cult" has obviously not passed.

If Yang Zi says one thing, he will instantly be criticized ten times by netizens and people in the circle.

Looking at the netizens' sarcasm and ridicule, Yang Zi finally had to delete the Weibo post in shame and pretend nothing happened. Even so, he could not escape the ridicule of netizens.

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(End of this chapter)