Chapter 469 Just Let Me Rub It
On average, quite a few scripts are sent to the General Administration for review every day.

But in most cases, the script submission for review is done by someone arranged by the director or the production company. It is extremely rare for someone like Gu Wei and Zhang Yimou to come to the General Administration in person.

Media reporters reported the news quickly and it spread quickly within the circle.

"Important film news: China Film Group Chairman, Director Gu Wei, and Director Zhang Yimou went to the State Administration of Film in person, presumably to submit the latest script."

"Two major directors in the industry have joined forces. It is reported that the script was written by Director Gu Wei and directed by Director Zhang Yimou himself."

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Not to mention the internet, the film and television industry was in complete uproar.

A large number of actors, artists, directors and production companies have paid attention to Zhang Yimou's new drama, but they only know that its name is "Parasite".

Sensensensensensen UP: "This kind of script seems to be very sensitive, otherwise the three industry leaders would not take collective action."

Yeyu Xingchenkong: "Parasite? An art film? The kind that highlights social contradictions and human nature, it won't fail to pass the review, right?"

Most people in the industry were very curious and started to inquire about the news.

The outside world is very lively. Most people in the circle did not expect to know the news about the new movie of national master Zhang Yimou in this way.

Film Bureau.

Director Tong found time to meet with Gu Wei and his group, and this was an appointment made in advance.

It is also out of respect for big directors like Gu Wei and Zhang Yimou. Otherwise, how could they be asked to show up in person when submitting a movie for review?

in the office.

Zhang Yimou was talking non-stop at this moment, while Director Tong was holding the script and reading it carefully.

Gu Wei and Han Sanping drank tea leisurely. After about twenty minutes, Zhang Yimou finished his explanation.

"Director Tong, what do you think of this script?
I recounted all the details.”

Even Zhang Yimou had to ask cautiously at this moment.

After all, when he was explaining the details of the script just now, the expression on Director Tong Gang's face was also very interesting, with hesitation and entanglement.

“The background story and the story content of the script are good, it is indeed a good work.

But you have to know that it might be used as an excuse.

I'm afraid it will be difficult to pass smoothly."

"Director Tong, I..." Zhang Yimou was about to continue speaking when he was interrupted by the other party, "Listen to me, my opinion is to give it a try first, treat it as a normal script, if it passes smoothly that would be great, if not, then you will have to revise it."

"Director Tong, Director Zhang and I have revised this script repeatedly. If we revise it again, it would be better to just take it to Hollywood to film it, as netizens have said."

Hearing Tong Gang's words, Gu Wei couldn't help but make a joke.

"You guys!" After a long while, Tong Gang pointed at a few people and said, "You really gave me a difficult problem."

"You've read the script, so why can't we look at it from the perspective of human nature? Moreover, during the filming process and in the subsequent publicity, we will also try our best to highlight the contradictions of human nature. We will not deliberately blacken our country just to win awards or to cater to those people in Europe and America. You can rest assured about this."

Gu Wei spoke in an orderly manner. He really didn't want this book to be cut off across the board. That would be a pity.

Hearing this, Tong Gang nodded. He thought the script was pretty good. The only troublesome thing now was the "influence". This matter could be big or small, depending on one's mouth.

Han Sanping then said a few words on the side, emphasizing that this was a production of Xingchen Film and Television Company, and Gu Wei was also listed as the nominal producer.

“Leader, you still don’t believe in Director Gu Wei? Look at “2012”, it is about to create a new record. Look at “The Wandering Earth” which is currently being filmed, the theme of which is to promote domestic culture.

Furthermore, Gu Wei’s company is also planning to release a mainstream military film at the end of the year…”

After listening to Han Sanping's nonsense for five or six minutes, Tong Gang glanced at Gu Wei, and then said to Zhang Yimou: "How about this, I will take the script for review myself, and you guys don't announce it to the public until it's approved."

Hearing this, Zhang Yimou and others immediately understood, "Understood, thank you Director Tong."

When Gu Wei and others left the Film Bureau, they were blocked by a number of media.

"Director Zhang, are you here at the Film Bureau today because of Parasite? Will the script pass review?"

"I came to the General Administration today because of something. As for whether it is about the script, this needs to be kept secret for the time being."

"Director Gu, as the screenwriter, can you reveal the content of the script?"

"No, it needs to be kept secret."

"Director Han, are you here today for Director Zhang's script?"

"Haha, that's true, but I came here mainly to report on my work."

In less than an hour, new news came out in the circle again.

The actors in the industry are very excited.

Although it seems that Zhang Yimou's new movie is a sure thing, the combination of one of the best directors in the country, plus the boss of China Film, means that there is a high probability that this script will be approved.

“You can start asking for casting information now!”

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After finishing the reporter's questions, Gu Wei did not return to the company, but separated from Zhang Yimou and went directly to the China Film Digital Base and the crew of "The Wandering Earth" with Han Sanping.

Along the way, Han Sanping's words implied that he hoped to be involved. "It doesn't matter how much the share is. If the movie really wins an award, China Film Group won't even be named, and we won't look like the industry leader.

This time, China Film Group is not greedy, just let me have some."

Hearing Han Sanping's earnest words, Gu Wei smiled helplessly and didn't let the other party continue speaking. It would be fine if he continued talking. If people tell others about it, people will think it's an art film.
In the end, they agreed to give 10% of the share to China Film after the script was reviewed. This was the most, and there was no room for negotiation for more.

After hearing Gu Wei's promise, Han Sanping didn't think it was too little. After all, it was an art film, and the significance of participating in it was greater than making money.

After arriving at the crew, I heard people whispering about Zhang Yimou's new movie.

Gu Wei didn't care. The internet was discussing it like crazy and few people didn't know about it.

Maybe Zhou Xun was in good shape today, after several shots, there was not a single Ng.

When she finished work, she came up to Gu Wei and asked directly about Director Zhang's role in the movie.

"Haha, people in the circle probably won't have a chance this time. We will have an internal audition." Gu Wei said with a smile, then turned and left.

"Internal audition?" Zhou Xun quickly realized that all the efforts of other people in the relationship circle were in vain. All the roles in this movie have been decided?
"Haha, now we're going to have a good show."

After returning to the villa, Liu Yifei hugged Gu Wei and kept asking about the script, looking a little anxious.

"Director Tong has come personally, and you still don't believe him?

I estimate that the result will be known in three to five days at most, and my senior brother will probably start auditioning as well."

"Okay, then I have to prepare well. I can't embarrass you, Director Gu." Liu Yifei said with a smile.

After chatting for a while, Liu Yifei mentioned that Nicole Kidman sent her a message asking whether she would return to Hollywood in the near future to attend the celebration party of "2012".

"Well, we'll go when the time comes. It'll take at most three to five days to go back and forth, and it's not Oscar season, so there won't be that many social engagements."

Warner Bros. originally expected that "5" would surpass "Avatar" in global box office around mid-May.

What no one expected was that Gu Wei's movie was so popular that it invisibly triggered a wave of 3D movie-watching craze.

As a result, some regions that had not introduced "Avatar" chose to introduce the former for release after watching "2012", which also allowed Cameron's film to achieve higher box office data than in the original time and space.

Even so, many Hollywood experts predict that "2012" will successfully reach the top in the next few days.

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The next day, news that director Zhang Yimou of Xingchen Film and Television's new script was being reviewed by the General Administration had spread in the circle.

Some things cannot be avoided, such as inquiries from several partner companies.

"This is not a commercial film, and there are no special effects. It is a pure art film."

"There is no need for investment. China Film Group only gets 10% of the share."

Wang Changtian, Ye Ning, Yu Dong and others heard this sentence one after another, and immediately understood what Gu Wei meant.

That is to say, for this movie, apart from symbolically accepting the participation of China Film, Xingchen Film and Television Company will not accept investment from other companies.

"What about the casting?" Ye Ning asked before hanging up the phone.

"There will be no public auditions. The company will handle the auditions internally, haha."

"Okay, I understand." Ye Ning said with some disappointment when he realized that he had no chance.

When Emperor Entertainment Group called, Gu Wei subconsciously thought that he would ask about investment or casting, but that was not the case.

"Director Gu, if Director Zhang has any problems with the script when filming in the Mainland, you are welcome to come to Hong Kong Island to film a new drama at any time. Ying Huang will also provide the greatest support and help."

"My goodness, you are probably praying that "Parasite" cannot be filmed in mainland China and ends up in Hong Kong Island!" Gu Wei muttered to himself.

I definitely won’t agree to it. If it really can’t be made in mainland China, then we’ll just go and shoot in Hollywood.

Although entering the mainland market will require review, if it fails, the worst that can happen is that you won’t enter and go make some US dollars with the national teacher.

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The next day, Gu Wei continued filming "The Wandering Earth".

Zhang Yimou was also not idle and started auditioning in the company.

This time he took "Parasite" very seriously, and almost all of the actresses and actors he had brought over before were eliminated in the first round.

Even if Ni Ni, Zhou Dongyu, Dou Xiao and others complained, Zhang Yimou turned a deaf ear to them.

On the contrary, it was the auditions of Qin Hao and Chen Minghao that caught his eye. The national master had never worked with these two before, and now after seeing their acting skills, he really thought they were very good.

As for Hu Ge, who is currently very low-key, he was also arranged by Gu Wei to audition.

How should I put it? This guy may have acted in too many TV dramas, so his performance at the audition was not very satisfying to Zhang Yimou.

But considering that he was recommended by Gu Wei, he was still designated as a backup candidate.

Just like that, when the outside world was trying every means to inquire about the casting situation, little did they know that they had no chance at all this time.

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(End of this chapter)