Just as Chen Ziyan judged, when Parameter heard that Lu Yanhe was interested in this project and took the initiative to extend an olive branch, they responded immediately and were willing to talk to Lu Yanhe face to face about the prospects of cooperation on this film.
Chen Ziyan was not in a hurry to reply. She hung on for about half a day before saying: Yan He happens to be in Los Angeles at this time.
So, the two sides agreed to meet the next day.
Chen Ziyan said: "You will not be able to act in this movie, whether it is based on the schedule or the genre itself, so this time I will make them an offer that they cannot accept, so that they will back off. In this way, the problem will not be on our side in the end."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"However, in this case, we can't lower the salary for Midoriya's "Godless" movie." Chen Ziyan said, "Otherwise, Parameter will know that we are playing tricks on them, which will be disadvantageous for the subsequent negotiations for Jiang Jun's performance."
"So what kind of salary are you going to offer?"
"Ten million." Chen Ziyan had already thought about the salary she wanted to ask in advance, and said, "This is a salary that you definitely can't reach now, but after signing so many big contracts for The Mist and its sequel, Hurricane 2, and the Godless series, this offer won't seem too stupid."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"It's still easier to make money in Hollywood. Ten million US dollars is more than 60 million RMB, which is not even the highest salary in Hollywood." Lu Yanhe sighed, "I really need to earn more US dollars. I need to write more scripts like Buried and Source Code."
Chen Ziyan: "As long as you can write, it is of course a good thing to write more. You see, you are so respected in the director and actor circles now. In addition to your own achievements as an actor, there is another important reason, that is, you can write great scripts. Whether it is a commercial film or an award-winning art film, you can write it. Who doesn't want to make a good impression in front of you and get the opportunity to participate in your movie. Your reputation in the circle has gradually risen. After all, although actors have more dividends and higher incomes than directors and screenwriters, to everyone, their reputation is, to some extent, higher than that of actors. In the circle, the industry status of directors and screenwriters is higher than that of actors of the same level."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
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"Lu Yanhe is going to Parameter's company tomorrow."
At the same time, domestic
Zhang Yuezhen hung up the phone with a very grim expression and said to Chen Pinhe who was sitting on the other side.
Chen Pinhe looked up.
"He went... for the movie Doomsday?"
"Yes." Zhang Yuezhen said, "He really heard about the movie "Doomsday" and wanted to negotiate with Parameter to get the movie."
Chen Pinhe's expression became more serious.
"You told me before that the contract had been signed, why would he go?"
Zhang Yuezhen: "The contract is stuck at Parameter and has not been signed yet."
Chen Pinhe's hands clenched instantly.
Zhang Yuezhen hesitated for a moment and said, "I want to buy the next flight to Los Angeles."
Chen Pinhe nodded, his expression softened, and said, "That's the only way. Do you need me to accompany you?"
"Not for now." Zhang Yuezhen said, "You are not Lu Yanhe. Your status and fame are there. You still have to be polite when you need to. You are an artist, not a box office upstart."
Chen Pinhe sat over and hugged Zhang Yuezhen.
"Fortunately, you are here." He looked at Zhang Yuezhen with deep affection in his eyes.
Zhang Yuezhen sighed and said, "I shouldn't have taken the job of your agent in the first place. It's such a headache."
Chen Pinhe said: "Without you as my agent, my acting career will come to an end. I only trust you."
Zhang Yuezhen curled up the corners of her mouth.
"real or fake?"
"Really." Chen Pinhe nodded. "You know, my two former managers were with me when I was still unknown, but they left later, and I have no one I can trust. In this industry, if I don't have someone I can trust to take charge of my acting career, I can't work. I don't know which job is a pitfall."
Zhang Yuezhen nodded.
"You're just too unwilling to trust anyone."
"It's enough to trust you." Chen Pinhe said with a smile, "right?"
"Who made me fall in love with you the first time I saw you? I'll have to take the blame." Zhang Yuezhen sighed and glared at him with a rather resentful look, "But you have to promise me that no matter what happens, you won't hide anything from me."
"What can I hide from you?" Chen Pinhe smiled, "You know everything about me."
The smile in Zhang Yuezhen's eyes froze slightly.
--Yeah?
——When are you going to confess to me about Lu Yanhe’s matter?
The smile in Zhang Yuezhen's eyes began to flow again.
"It's good that you know it. I tell you, nothing you can hide from my sharp eyes." Zhang Yuezhen snorted coquettishly and put her arms around Chen Pinhe's neck.
Chen Pinhe's smile reached his eyes.
He kissed her.
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Lu Yanhe walked along an avenue where golden fallen leaves were floating.
Chen Ziyan took a few photos.
Wan Qingqing stood beside her, watching the scene in front of her, and sighed: "The Creator is so unfair. Why can some people grow up to be like Lu Yanhe?"
Chen Ziyan: "Then you're wrong. To be honest, Lu Yanhe's looks can only be rated 8 points in the entertainment industry. He can't be considered a top handsome guy. His temperament is a plus. He is sunny, scholarly, clean, generous, and has not been infected with the habit of young male stars in the entertainment industry who put on makeup. It's not that they all look the same, but people, especially women, still prefer the original feeling. Whenever you look at him, you feel that he is a real person, not a packaged star."
"It can only be said that Brother Lu has good looks. Even without makeup, he is really handsome. Those stars in the entertainment industry have to put on makeup whenever they go out because they are ugly." Wan Qingqing commented harshly.
Chen Ziyan: "Then you are really mistaken? I don't know what it's like in Hollywood, but in China, they wear makeup wherever they go, regardless of gender. If your skin is a little darker, your condition is bad, or you have dark circles under your eyes, there will be overwhelming negative comments about you, and you can't just ignore it, because the producers, brands, etc. all care about the public evaluation of the artist they are working with. Yan He can not care because these comments can no longer affect him. Others can't prevent such influences and can only put on makeup, even if it will eventually cause the negative effects I just mentioned, but it is better than being criticized for being ugly, in poor condition, not managing, and having a bad image."
Wan Qingqing sighed.
"deformity."
"Yes, we all know about the deformity, but there is nothing we can do." Chen Ziyan said, "The overall environment is like this, what can we do?"
Lu Yanhe walked back from the front.
"Have you finished filming?"
"I took it." Chen Ziyan nodded. "I'll send it to my colleagues later and ask them to prepare the pictures."
"What is this for?" Wan Qingqing asked curiously.
"Post a Weibo." Chen Ziyan smiled.
To announce directly on Weibo, at this moment, Lu Yanhe is in Los Angeles.
We need to start spreading the news that Lu Yanhe is in Hollywood negotiating for cooperation on the next movie.
If Jiang Jun really failed to compete with Chen Pinhe, and Chen Pinhe finally won the film, Chen Ziyan would spread the news that Lu Yanhe was approached for the film at first, but because they could not reach an agreement on the salary, the film went to Chen Pinhe.
What matters here is the order of consideration and the amount of remuneration.
That's right, Lu Yanhe was approached for the role in "Doomsday" and the two sides entered into negotiation process. That's right, in the end Lu Yanhe did not act in "Doomsday" because they could not agree on the salary. In other words, if the salary had been agreed upon, the movie would have belonged to Lu Yanhe. However, although Lu Yanhe's salary could not be negotiated, Chen Pinhe's salary was negotiated, which means that Chen Pinhe's asking price was lower than Lu Yanhe's.
The gap between the two people was invisibly widened.
At this time, the news that Lu Yanhe and Green Valley Films were collaborating on the "Godless" film series was announced.
Pay?
Sorry, my salary is kept confidential.
But, he rejected "Doomsday" and accepted "Godless". Guess what that means.
……
This whole thing was thought up by Chen Ziyan.
Lu Yanhe was amazed.
To sum up, in this blocking battle against Chen Pinhe, we can attack or defend.
Chen Ziyan said: "Because, to put it bluntly, in this blocking battle, we got something for nothing. He has the thing in his hand. If he succeeds, we make money. If he fails, we can still disgust him. He is inherently at a disadvantage. But by the same token, maybe later when we have something in our hands and he attacks, we will be the ones defending."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
"There will be a fight later." Chen Ziyan said, "We didn't have a direct conflict with them before, and we ignored each other. Now that we have taken action first, don't expect them to just stand there and let us hit them. They will definitely fight back later." "Okay." Lu Yanhe nodded, "We have a lot of blood, so we can afford it."
He added: "It doesn't matter if he takes away all my outside roles. I will write my own scripts, direct and act in them myself."
Chen Ziyan smiled.
"My previous tricks were all fake rogues, but yours is the real rogue, the kind that has no solution."
“Is this a compliment to me?”
"In this matter, yes." Chen Ziyan nodded seriously, with a smile in the corner of her eyes, "That's good. It's better to rely on yourself than on anyone else. What is truly in your hands cannot be taken away by anyone."
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Under Chen Ziyan's arrangement, Lu Yanhe is in Los Angeles contacting a Hollywood film company to discuss a new film.
News related to Lu Yanhe had been fermenting quickly in the first place. After all, he was the only one with such a high level of international fame.
With Chen Ziyan's deliberate promotion, this matter became a hot topic even faster.
Soon the media came to inquire about the situation.
Chen Ziyan and Wang Biao, two people who are relatively well-known to the outside world, also received many calls from the media, hoping to find out some news that could be reported exclusively by them.
Naturally, the two of them used statements that were most likely to arouse further discussion, and threw out clues bit by bit.
——Yes, we are in contact, but I cannot reveal the specific project for now, please forgive me.
——Of course it’s a project of a first-tier large company. Well, the role is very challenging and there are a lot of scenes.
——We are still in the process of negotiating, and nothing has been finalized yet.
——What kind of film? It’s hard to say, but it is definitely a key project.
——Film remuneration? Haha, of course this has to be kept confidential, I can’t tell you, it’s a commercial secret.
——In fact, this is a choice made by both parties. They need to have further discussions with Yan He to see the suitability of the cooperation. We also need more information to further evaluate this project.
——Yan He will still focus on Chinese-language film and television dramas. However, if there are good foreign-language scripts and a good production team, we will definitely take on overseas films. It doesn’t matter whether it is a big production or not, we don’t value this.
……
The news that Lu Yanhe had new progress in his next Hollywood movie spread like wildfire.
So much so that some of Lu Yanhe's friends came to ask about the relevant situation.
Including Liu Bige.
Liu Bige called directly and asked, "You beast, so many projects haven't been filmed yet, and you are already approaching new projects."
"It's just a contact." Lu Yanhe smiled helplessly. "Isn't it normal to contact? There are so many actors, and there are more than a dozen projects in contact. This is also normal."
Look at Leo, who was once as beautiful as a flower but now has a big belly. The number of projects he is in contact with at the same time has never been less than double digits. After four or five years, "The Devil in the White City" has finally come back to him.
In the real entertainment industry, for any film or television project, before filming actually starts, you never know where the next variable will be, and you never know who will be responsible for the project in the end.
Just like Lu Yanhe returning to "Friends".
Liu Bige said: "Can we still shoot Dingfeng No. 1 as usual next year?"
"I've reserved the time for you, but you need to decide it as soon as possible. There are a lot of projects to be filmed next year." Lu Yanhe said, "Set the shooting time as early as possible so that I can confirm the time."
"We have tentatively decided to shoot this movie next summer. However, Longyan seems to be planning to release "Burning Fire" in the summer, and they certainly don't want you to be absent from the promotion," said Liu Bige.
"Even if it's released in the summer, it won't be a big problem. In the agreement I signed with Longyan, I only agreed to cooperate with them in five promotions." Lu Yanhe said, "Of course, it would be best if we can avoid this period."
"How about you give me about two months, from May to June?"
"Okay." Lu Yanhe said, "I'll tell Wang Biao to reserve the time."
Liu Bige asked: "I heard that you have quite a few dramas to shoot next year, including the sequel to "The Mist" which will also start shooting next year?"
"Yes, but that won't be until the end of next year," Lu Yanhe said. "They haven't given me the script yet."
Liu Bige: "It's fine as long as we can stagger them."
"Yeah, but it will be a headache for me, because the end of every year is when I shoot Friends. If they insist on shooting in December or January, that would be bad. I hope not, otherwise, I will have to give up one of the two shows."
"Actually, I thought you should have stopped filming "Friends" a long time ago. It took up so much of your time and energy. However, this story should have ended a long time ago, at least your part should have ended. You could have used this time to do more worthwhile projects." Liu Bige said frankly from his perspective as a friend.
Although it was the first time Lu Yanhe heard such words, he was not surprised at all.
In fact, he had felt similar thoughts many times from the hesitant attitude of his friends around him.
It is true that "Friends" is very popular, but for Lu Yanhe now, there is no need to continue filming it.
This is a very realistic consideration.
but--
"For me, it is a very worthwhile project," Lu Yanhe said. "In my heart, I want to continue doing sitcoms, especially sitcoms that can accompany the audience for many years. Maybe there will be a time when it has to end, but at least it is not the time yet."
"I guessed you would say that." Liu Bigo's tone sounded a little helpless.
Lu Yanhe: "Then can you support me?"
"Do you need my support?"
"As a friend, of course." Lu Yanhe said, "Maybe you think I don't need it, but I do. For me, the most important thing is the attitude of the people around me."
"Then you should know that no matter what you do, we will definitely support you even if we don't understand it." Liu Bige said, "Did you say something to Mrs. Huang before? Recently, she has suddenly become particularly concerned about the projects I will be doing later. What she meant was that if I really have a project I want to do, she will definitely support me."
Lu Yanhe smiled.
"That's a good thing, then."
"Thank you." Liu Bige's tone suddenly became serious and sincere. "If it weren't for you, there might not be another person who could make her realize these problems. To be honest, Yan He, after many people knew about the problems between Long Yan and me, their first reaction was to ask me to leave Long Yan and end the cooperation with Long Yan. Sigh."
"I know, it's not that easy, I know." Lu Yanhe said "I know" twice in a row, "They tell you this because you are already a very successful director. No matter where you go, there will be film companies willing to give your project the green light. However, conflicts and frictions are one thing, but Longyan also provides you with a lot of things, whether it is the opportunity for your first play, or it is the top film company in the country, with top level in software and hardware. This is not something that any film company can replace."
"Yeah." Liu Bige said, "After all, I am still at a disadvantage in front of them."
"It's okay. You've only made two movies. Things will definitely get better because your status in the industry will get higher and higher, and Longyan will respect you more and more." Lu Yanhe said, "You have to accept that Longyan still regards you as a young man who needs their support to become a film director. It will take time to slowly change their attitude."
Liu Bigo: “You are absolutely right.”
"Because I've been through all of this." Lu Yanhe smiled, "That's how it is. No one can understand your situation except yourself."
Liu Bige: "Actually, I have something else to tell you."
"what's up?"
Liu Bige: "The Xitul Film Festival contacted me and invited me to be a judge for the main competition unit next year."
"Oh, sure. You must go if you are free." Lu Yanhe said, "They invited me before, but I really didn't have time, so I declined."
"But you also accepted the Blue Ribbon Drama Award as the chairman of the jury." Liu Bige said with a smile, "Aren't these two awards awarded at about the same time?"
"The Blue Ribbon judging work ended in January, which was fine," Lu Yanhe said, "but I have to participate in the Spring Festival Gala in February and also shoot "Friends." The Blue Ribbon TV Series Award jury can be held near the set of "Friends," but the West Tull Film Festival can't."
Liu Bige: "Oh my god, Blue Ribbon agreed to do the judging for the TV Series Awards next to the set of your Friends?"
"Well, otherwise I really can't participate." Lu Yanhe said, "It's mainly... the judging work of the West Tull Film Festival. My participation is actually mainly to help my career and add luster, but whether I go or not will not affect the quality of the West Tull Film Festival itself. But the Blue Ribbon, they really convinced me, so I will do as much as I can. Maybe in the future I can really create an award that can really convince the public and have the same significance as the Emmy Awards for European and American TV series. If this is really achieved, it will also be my credit."
"You." Liu Bige smiled and sighed, "Alright, you are in the ascendant now anyway, just turn it down. Judging is nothing. Go and try to win the Best Actor Award at the West Tull Film Festival in the future."
"Okay, that depends on Dingfeng No. 1." Lu Yanhe said, "The pressure is on you. If my movie doesn't win the Best Actor award at the West Tuer Film Festival, then it's your problem."
"I—" Liu Bige didn't know what to say for a moment, "It's a long and arduous journey. Okay, I'll try my best."
"Okay, it's up to you." Lu Yanhe hung up the phone with a smile.
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Recommended old book on entertainment: "I Became the Scandal Heroine Overnight" (End of this chapter)
