Chapter 451: A Few Things About Returning to China
After returning home.
Xu Kun first learned about the current situation of the people around him.
The first one is Liu Haibo, who has made the most noise. The movie "So Young" co-starred by him and Teng Huatao was officially released on Valentine's Day and finally earned 5300 million at the box office.
Although the reputation is polarized and many people are complaining about the acting skills of the male and female protagonists, it has to be admitted that the first wave of traffic brought by the two talent show singers is the cornerstone for "So Young" to eventually break through 5000 million.
Although "So Young" is not half as good as "Lost on Journey", Lao Liu is already very proud of himself. I heard that he is shaking his head and tail when he walks recently.
Compared to the triumphant and successful "Apple" directed by Li Yu and Fan Bingbing, it was a different story. It went to the Berlin Film Festival for its premiere, but ended up not getting anything.
The reason is probably that it lacks Chinese characteristics [poor, stupid, bad, repressive, and authoritarian].
But it's not all bad news for Apple.
Originally, Li Yu was still unconvinced and wanted to try the Cannes Film Festival in May. As a result, Hong Kong Island contacted Li Yu first, wanting to buy the screening rights of the film in Hong Kong Island. Then the Koreans also came to her, which more or less helped the crew get some money back.
After Fan Bingbing learned that Xu Kun had returned to Beijing, he specifically called him to report that the movie had already grossed over 10 million yuan in Hong Kong Island and was still in theaters, and that many viewers went to see the movie just for Xu Kun's face.
It is said that he wanted to see what kind of person is the one who caused great turmoil in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.
"Director Xu."
Finally, Fan Bingbing couldn't help but ask curiously on the phone: "Did you cause this porn scandal?"
"how?"
Xu Kun wondered, "Hasn't Hong Kong Island investigated it yet? Didn't they say it was leaked when they were repairing the computer?"
"Haha, someone has to believe it."
Fan Bingbing chuckled, but did not continue to ask questions. Instead, he smiled and said, "If I run into trouble again in the future, you can't just stand by and watch me die."
Tsk~
It seems that this matter cannot be explained clearly.
But speaking of Fan Bingbing's difficulties...
"Then pay all the taxes you owe."
After saying this, Xu Kun hung up the phone without further explanation.
The third thing is that Yang Mi successfully became the heroine of "Xian San", and was also specially allowed by Rong Xinda and Tangren to star in both "New Red Mansions" and "Xian San".
Originally, Liu Shishi was scheduled to play the leading female role in "The Legend of Immortal III". After all, she is not only the top actress in Tangren, but also the most popular in the crew because of "So Young", even overshadowing Hu Ge.
But her temperament, as calm as a chrysanthemum, is really not compatible with Tang Xuejian, but is quite compatible with the second female lead, Long Kui.
After Liu Shishi was confirmed to play the second female lead, the director and Cai Yinong finally chose Yang Mi between Tang Yan and Yang Mi. After all, Yang Mi has not yet officially signed a contract with Tangren, and is an object of united front value.
This also caused cracks in the newly formed Honey Alliance.
The fourth thing is that after the success of "So Young", Gan Wei came up with the idea of directing a web drama about sisterhood. She even had a name for it: "Girl Gang·Niu".
After learning that Xu Kun had returned to China, she took the initiative to approach him, wanting Xu Kun to serve as the producer of the drama.
Coincidentally, Gao Qunshu arrived just as she did.
It was normal for Gan Wei to know that Xu Kun had returned from Thailand. After all, LeTV had specially sent a reporter to stay in the crew. But Xu Kun was a little puzzled that Gao Qunshu could receive the news so quickly.
"Didn't you recommend me together with Director Feng?" Gao Qunshu said excitedly, "I am now the director of The Sound of Wind. I came here to say thank you..."
At the beginning, Xu Kun and Feng Xiaogang recommended more than just Gao Qunshu as the director. In fact, he alone proposed three candidates, and Feng Xiaogang also proposed a few candidates.
So Gao Qunshu was able to snatch this director position because of his own abilities and expertise. Xu Kun was about to say something modest, but Gao Qunshu said, "Secondly, I would like to invite you to be the producer of this film and play the role of Takeda - when I read the script, I felt that this role belonged to you!"
"Uh~"
The role of the devil Xu Kun is indeed more professional, but...
Xu Kun looked at Gan Wei beside him with a conflicted expression.
Seeing this, Gan Wei quickly said, "If that's the case, then Brother Kun, just focus on Director Gao's movie, and as for me... you can just play a cameo role when the time comes."
She still has self-knowledge and knows that the web drama she made cannot be compared with "The Sound of Wind" invested by Huayi. If she continues to pester him without knowing the difference, it would be too much to ask.
After Gan Wei took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
Xu Kun said to Gao Qunshu in distress: "Director Gao, I don't mean to offend you, but I just finished filming Operation Kunpeng, and the post-production part..."
"Don't worry, I have already discussed this with Mr. Wang and the others."
Gao Qunshu didn't wait for him to finish, and said while counting on his fingers, "You edit the story first. As for the special effects production, our crew will shoot in Beijing and won't go anywhere else. When the time comes, it will be up to you to shoot. As long as you can spare a month and a half, it will be fine."
After a pause, he continued, "If you don't show up, I will have to partner with Deputy Chen Guo - I took this project from him, and if he gets upset..."
Got~
Hezhe still let himself take the blame.
"How can this be called a thunderbolt?"
Gao Qunshu defended himself, "I'm just using your name to keep the place under control. In the past, people from Hong Kong Island were considered superior when they came to the mainland, but ever since you caused that porn scandal during the Chinese New Year, everyone has lost interest in you!"
Hearing his excitement, Xu Kun was too lazy to explain and only reminded him: "Director Chen is Taiwanese."
Gao Qunshu waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's the same. Anyway, you have a bad reputation now. No matter if they are from Hong Kong or Taiwan, they dare not mess with you!"
When he got to this point, he couldn't help rubbing his hands and said, "By the way, didn't the Hong Kong police say they found more than 1300 photos? How come I only found 400? How about you pass the rest to me? I promise not to send them to anyone else!"
"I've said it a hundred times, this has nothing to do with me!" Xu Kun said speechlessly: "Besides, didn't the country order that anyone who collects more than 300 photos can be sentenced? Your 400 photos..."
"Okay, okay, if you don't want to spread it, then don't spread it. I understand. If you want to deceive the enemy, you must first deceive your own people."
These are all so close.
Xu Kun was too lazy to argue with him, and he couldn't explain it clearly. Seeing that it was almost noon, he stood up and said, "How about we have two dishes and a drink at noon? I'll also call Director Liu Haibo and Bao Qiang from the opposite side."
"The one who filmed So Young?"
"Isn't it him?"
"That's fine, it's a good opportunity for us to get acquainted. You can also call your regular producer. You won't be able to use it for post-production anyway, so just lend it to me to shoot The Sound of Wind."
"You are very welcome."
Xu Kun shook his head in silence, stood up and called Liu Haibo and Chen Xuebin first, and then prepared to go across to call Baoqiang.
As soon as I pushed the door open, I received a text message with yesterday's exercise and diet information, as well as the weight I weighed in the morning.
This was of course sent by Jiang Wenli.
At first, Jiang Wenli always sent the messages before going to bed at night. Later, Xu Kun was woken up twice, so he asked her to send them before noon.
However, what is different from the past is that this time Jiang Wenli added a countdown at the end of the text message.
It seems that the time agreed with the two of them is only a few days away.
(End of this chapter)
