Chapter 73 Female Lead Selection
In Beijing, in front of the newly listed Good Time Special Effects Company, Jiang Heng, Han Sanping and leaders of relevant departments lined up neatly and cut the red silk in front of them with scissors.

Reporters from CCTV used cameras to record this historic moment.

As the first film and television special effects company in China, Good Times received great preferential treatment when it was established, and even its office space was provided by the government.

Of course, Jiang Heng doesn’t lack the rent, and he is even more interested in building his own office building.

After all, housing prices in Beijing have been on an upward trend since 2000.

However, too many people were eyeing the land in the capital, and it was difficult to forcefully purchase it if there was no suitable one, so the matter was delayed.

I thought that after finishing the filming of Pacific Rim, I would have to settle the land issue before preparing for the next film.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Jiang Heng led a group of leaders to visit the company. Looking at the various advanced equipment in the office area and the various faces of the recruited employees, even foreign employees, the leaders were very happy and encouraged Jiang Heng, hoping that he could make more and better films and make greater contributions to the Chinese-language film market.

Jiang Heng naturally also had to make a statement, saying that the decline of the Chinese-language film market was just a temporary low point.

With the continuous development of China's economy and the gradual advancement of urbanization, more and more people will develop the habit of watching movies.

As the number of movie fans increases, various types of films will have a breeding ground and will gradually grow, eventually presenting a beautiful situation of a hundred schools of thought contending and a hundred flowers blooming.

The leader was a little surprised to hear this and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that the young comrade not only made a good movie, but also had a high level of awareness!"

Jiang Heng said with a smile: "I just feel that China has a history of 5,000 years and more than one billion people. The film market is such an important cultural propaganda position that we cannot let Hollywood run rampant!"

"it is good!"

However, before the leader spoke, an old comrade spoke up to praise him.

Perhaps because of his age, he had no desires or requests. He did not care too much and directly expressed his thoughts: "I just don't like American movies. What kind of crap is that? They promote their stuff all day long. Isn't that nonsense? In order to save a soldier, a whole team died. That guy's life is a life, but the rest are not? In order to drive away the Japanese and Chiang Kai-shek, our soldiers bravely charged forward and fought one after another. How many people died? If everyone considers whether they are the last child in the family, how can we fight this war...!"

The old comrade was very fierce and criticized the Hollywood blockbusters.

Others also expressed their opinions and shared their thoughts.

At the end, the team leader gave a closing speech, hoping that Jiang Heng could continue to play the role of "leader", shoot more and better special effects blockbusters, and drive the vigorous development of the Chinese-language film market...

After the event ended, the leaders and their group left, but Han Sanping stayed.

In the office of the chairman of Good Time, he was quite surprised and said, "I didn't realize that you are so conscious. How about I help you get an identity?"

Jiang Heng waved his hand and said with a smile: "You heard what the leader said just now. Making a good special effects blockbuster and being the leader of Chinese-language films is the mission given to me by the times. If I don't think about completing it well and thinking about other things, isn't that putting the cart before the horse!"

Han Sanping nodded and said, "That's right. Just do your job conscientiously and you will get what you deserve."

Having said that, I was still shocked and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Jiang Heng said, "Columbia has already responded to me. They will send a project team to discuss the investment ratio, production and distribution tasks among the three companies. The male and female actors will definitely be Chinese, and the rest will be mainly from Hollywood!"

Han Sanping said, "That's no problem. It's an international blockbuster, and it's about humans uniting to fight monsters. What do you think about the male lead?"

"I still prefer Zu Zu. There's no problem with his appearance, acting skills, and fame. Columbia Company won't have any objections!" Han Sanping was a little disappointed when he heard this, but he also knew that he was a little impatient.

In his expectation, he naturally hoped that Jiang Heng's films could continue to use mainland artists and thus create a group of mainland stars recognized by the market.

However, for an international blockbuster with a huge investment like "Pacific Rim", it is really a bit difficult for a mainland newcomer to play the male lead.

But as for the female lead, Han Sanping felt that he could fight for it.

"As for the female lead, how about selecting in the mainland?"

Jiang Heng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "If you say so, I definitely agree!"

In fact, Jiang Heng himself had no intention of using Li Meiqi as the heroine of his new film.

After all, she has collaborated with Wu Yizu twice, and if they collaborate a few more times, their IPs will be bound together.

Furthermore, Jiang Heng is not like Jiang Wen and Section Chief Jia, who completely disregard the audience’s ideas and use his wife as the heroine in almost every work.

He still hopes that each of his films can give the audience some new feelings.

As the news spread that Jiang Heng's new film would select a female lead from among mainland actresses, the Chinese entertainment industry instantly became excited.

Especially some actresses who are of the right age and have beautiful looks, they all feel that this is an opportunity.

The popularity of "Lion Camel Ridge" has just passed not long ago, and the box office prospects of the new film are also promising.

They also heard that it was a collaboration between iQiyi, Youku, Tencent Video, China Film Group, and Columbia Pictures, and that there were also Hollywood artists, which made these female artists even more excited.

Jiang Heng’s first three works can only be called Chinese-language films, but this one is an international blockbuster. As long as she can play the female lead, her value will definitely increase dramatically.

For a time, these artists showed off their talents and made inquiries from various sources.

Many big money sponsors and bigwigs also came out one after another. One coal boss even came directly to iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Film. After entering the boss's office, he ordered someone to pour out a sack of cash and said, "Please tell your boss that I will pay 10 million if you can get my girlfriend to play the leading role!"

The general manager who was in charge of the company's business was dumbfounded. He had heard that the coal bosses were arrogant and domineering, and today he finally saw it.

Besides, although he was the boss, he was also an employee. How could he have seen so much money, so much cash?

How much money is this? Can a sack be worth 10 million?
The boss was stunned for more than ten seconds, during which time the coal boss sat on the sofa, smoking a cigar, smiling but not saying a word.

"Well, boss, I understand your desire to promote your girlfriend, but our boss is not short of money! A movie can make hundreds of millions of dollars at the global box office, and he earns no less than you!"

The coal boss's face changed when he heard this, and he immediately smiled and said, "I don't have any other intentions. I just admire Director Jiang and want to make friends with him. By the way, I want to recommend my friend. The conditions are absolutely perfect. If this thing is done, everyone will be happy!"

The general manager felt helpless and could only call Jiang Heng to ask for instructions on what to do.

(End of this chapter)