Chapter 525: New World Crew
Huayi Company wants the additional 80 million yuan in commission, but currently it has only been discussed privately between Wang Xiaowang and Wang Dawang, and has not been disclosed to the public yet.
On the other hand, Hong Kong director Stephen Chow already felt something was wrong.
After all, we had been urging them to do so since before the movie was released, but even after the New Year, when the movie was almost taken off the screen, the other party was still procrastinating.
However, the two Wangs had made up their minds this time and ignored Zhou Xingchi's urging. In fact, their tone became more and more impatient at the end.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Xingchi also had a bad feeling.
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Star Film and Television Company.
Song Ge met Wu Ershan, Zou Zhaolong, Zhao Wenzhuo and others in the company.
The purpose of the meeting was naturally for the promotion of the film, and it also included the star-studded Jing Tian, who were the main creators of the film. As for the other leading actors, they didn't need to follow them all the time, after all, there was still some time before the film was released.
As for the company, Chen Guofu, Wang Chen, Jiang Xueruo and others gathered together.
“Those movies have already started, so you guys should get ready.
Just as Zhao Yanzi said, the biggest box office rival of "Special Identity" is also "So Young."
"Although this type of youth film has no nutritional value, it has sentimentality and is very attractive to fans. If you really don't pay attention, it might actually make a big box office."
In the conference room, a group of people listened to Song Ge talking, and from time to time someone nodded in agreement.
As soon as Song Ge finished speaking, Wu Ershan joked, "This kind of film, just like what Director Gu said, this kind of youth film, in summary, is a mix of bloody plots to harvest a wave of young people's box office, haha."
This time, everyone present couldn't help but laugh out loud.
As everyone was laughing, they suddenly became confused. Why didn't Director Gu Wei show up today? He had attended the press conference for "Wolf Warrior" a few days ago.
Perhaps seeing everyone's confusion, Chen Guofu explained, "Director Gu has gone abroad and may not be able to come back in the short term. But don't worry, the company has already arranged the promotion work for the next few films."
When it comes to going abroad, the first thing that comes to mind is the Hollywood movie "The Revenant" which is about to start filming?
Everyone present here works in the film industry, whether in the front or behind the scenes, and they all yearn to go to Hollywood to shoot and produce movies. But yearning is yearning, and without Gu Wei saying anything, everyone can only stare and envy.
"Mr. Song, when the movie is released, will Director Gu come back to attend the premiere?" Jing Tian asked cutely with his eyes wide open.
"I probably won't come back. After all, there are two movies in a row there, so I have almost no free time."
"Compared with Hollywood blockbusters, our film is a little less important."
Everyone was talking at once, chattering.
Seeing this, Song Ge smiled and didn't respond. "That's all for today. You will have a hard time in the next month and a half. Especially Jingtian, you are the only woman."
"Mr. Song, you're too polite. This is what I should do. How can you say it's hard work?" Jing Tian said with a smile.
Hearing this, Song Ge nodded and said nothing more.
"Special Identity", this movie can be said to have attracted much attention in the industry, because it was invested by Xingchen Film and Television Company and directed by Director Wuershan himself.
Zhao Wenzhuo was the actor chosen after the “Zhao Zhen dispute” last year, and he came with his own topics and public opinion.
A few days ago, Zhen Zidan's "Together" created a box office shame that he will never be able to erase in his lifetime, unless he stars in a movie with a box office of less than 82 in the future.
Likewise, Jing Tian is also a highlight, having appeared in many movies since her debut, but with few potential releases, she is the one most looking forward to the release of this movie.
Since everyone was gathered at the company, Song Ge treated everyone to a meal so that they could get together.
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As for Gu Wei, he was currently on a plane flying to South Korea.
This time, in addition to two assistants, the company also arranged two bodyguards. After all, as his status and position become higher and higher, Gu Wei's safety is also a priority for Song Ge and others.
In addition to the assistant and bodyguards, there were also several staff members accompanying him.
After everyone sat down on the plane, the two bodyguards had serious expressions and focused their attention on Gu Wei sitting next to them, while the others were discussing something in a low voice.
As for Gu Wei, he closed his eyes and rested after getting on the plane.
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China: Tangren Films.
This time, Cai Yinong and Lin Gengxin have completely broken off relations. Many well-known film and television companies in the industry have once again received calls from Cai Yinong himself.
Of course, except for state-owned enterprises, she didn't have the courage to call them.
Through a series of operations such as building relationships, saying nice things, and selling face, in short, he hopes that the circle can give him some face and cooperate with Tangren in banning Lin Gengxin.
And he said a lot of things, which roughly meant that this kind of ungrateful young actor who doesn't know his own weight should not be allowed to continue to set a bad example in the industry, and he should not break the rules of the circle.
It’s no wonder that after all these speeches, quite a few companies in the circle actually gave Cai Yinong this face.
Maybe it’s not about giving face to Cai Yinong, but everyone has no interest in Lin Gengxin, so they are naturally happy to be good people.
If one day Lin Gengxin creates "greater" value, these companies will definitely rush to cooperate with him. After all, this circle is so realistic.
On the other hand, at Xingchen Film and Television Company, Cai Yinong didn't even dare to call Gu Wei and talk about these trivial matters.
Even the employees didn't tell Gu Wei, Song Ge just said "you don't have to worry about it" and directly rejected Cai Yinong's face. In Song Ge's view, this is a contract dispute between the two parties, and the other party has not offended Xingchen Film and Television Company. Why should the company help Tangren to ban a young actor?
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At the same time, Gu Wei, accompanied by a group of staff, arrived at the exit of Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
His visit to Korea was arranged in advance by the branch office, and the local Korean host, CJ Entertainment, was responsible for the reception.
He came to Korea again. Although he was very low-key when he left China, CJ Entertainment wanted to make it more lively and announced the flight details.
So as soon as Gu Wei walked out of the airport exit, he saw hundreds of Korean movie fans gathered at the door.
These Korean fans all wore red baseball caps with Gu Wei's name printed on them and held up light signs with Gu Wei's name and photo printed on them.
"Damn, there are so many people!"
"As expected, the boss is so impressive. Wherever he goes, there are a lot of fans."
"Is this a lot? Last time when I went to Los Angeles with my boss, it seemed like there were many more fans waiting to pick me up at the airport."
While the two female staff members who were accompanying them were discussing in a low voice, the Korean fans at the door went crazy when they saw Gu Wei coming out in a down jacket.
"Ahhh!"
"Gu Wei Oppa!"
"Oh my God, Mom, I saw Gu Wei, he's still alive!"
Gu Wei: “?”
"Woo woo woo, Oppa."
"Gu Wei, I love you (Chinese)"
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Seeing such enthusiastic fans, Gu Wei suspected that it was a secret arrangement by CJ Entertainment, but then he thought, does he really need to hire internet trolls? If so, it only proves that he is not doing very well, or that these fans have great acting skills.
After all, no matter how Gu Wei looked at it, these people didn't look like they were acting.
Gu Wei, who was walking and waving, heard someone shouting in Chinese. He looked over and found that they were a few Korean girls who must have learned Chinese specially.
"Salaheyo (I love you)!" Gu Wei said in Korean.
"Ahhhh!!!"
Sure enough, after he said this, the atmosphere at the scene exploded again. For a big foreign star like this, it is more pleasing to speak a few words in the fans' native language.
For example, if foreign stars who come to China can speak a few words of Chinese, their fans will be very happy. Similarly, when Gu Wei goes to Korea and "confesses" to his fans in Korean, he will also receive enthusiastic feedback from Korean fans.
To be honest, Gu Wei himself is a bit nationalistic and does not have a good impression of many foreigners, especially those who have dirty dealings with China.
However, he can still look at fans who truly like him differently, and is willing to give them some care and happiness within his ability.
After greeting and waving goodbye to the fans, Gu Wei got on a business car and headed for his destination.
After rejecting the suggestion from the person in charge to take a night's rest first, the group went directly to the filming site of "New World".
As a peninsula country deeply influenced by Chinese culture.
In South Korea, the Spring Festival is an important traditional festival, which falls on the same date as the Chinese Spring Festival, the first day of the first lunar month.
South Koreans' customs of celebrating the Spring Festival have many similarities with those of Chinese people, including posting Spring Festival couplets, staying up all night, and offering sacrifices, but there are also some unique customs, such as using black writing on white paper when posting Spring Festival couplets, and taking special precautions against the legend of luminous ghosts.
These customs demonstrate the respect for traditional values and reverence for ancestors in South Korean culture. Although there are some differences from China in some details, overall, South Korea's Spring Festival celebrations have deep cultural ties and similarities with China.
When the motorcade arrived, director Park Hoon-jung and a group of actors had already lined up and were waiting for him.
It has to be said that CJ Company put a lot of effort into this movie. According to the list provided by Gu Wei, almost the original cast will appear in the film.
Among them, Choi Min-sik and Hwang Jung-min are okay. After all, they are now at the peak of their careers in the South Korean entertainment industry. They have good acting skills and the ability to attract box office success.
As for actor Lee Jung-jae, who plays Lee Euk-sung, in the original time and space, he ranked first in the annual box office list of Korean local films last year with "The Thieves". However, without the blessing of this movie, his status is naturally not as high as the other two.
"Hello, Director Gu, I am South Korean director Park Jung-hoon."
"Hello, Director Gu, I am actor Choi Min-sik..."
"Hello…"
To be honest, looking at these people in the movie of the previous life, greeting each of them respectfully, Gu Wei suddenly felt that his current status in this life was indeed a bit high.
"Happy New Year, everyone!" After greeting several leading actors, Gu Wei said to the rest of the people. He spoke in Korean, of course. After all, there was no problem with a simple greeting.
"Hello, Director Gu, I am actress Song Ji Hyo..."
At this time, Song Ji Hyo has already been vaguely known as the national goddess in South Korea. The title of "national goddess" is quite common in South Korea. Gu Wei feels that many actresses here have won this title.
Thinking about this in his mind, Gu Wei couldn't help but hesitate. From the perspective of the senior management of the company chain, this move certainly had other implications.
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(End of this chapter)