Entertainment: I really want to make progress

"Boss, I have an idea about "Sword Rain"."

"Tell me what you think?"

"I personally feel that in the ancient context, ordinary eunuchs were at most the emperor's servants, and it was difficult for them to have the idea of ​​overstepping the authority of the emperor."

Screenwriter Meng Haoran, whose pseudonym is Ping Lao, said: "How about giving him an identity and background setting. He is the former deposed prince who failed to compete with the current emperor. In order to survive, he was purged and hid in the palace. Then he hid in the court and stayed dormant for decades. During this period, his mentality gradually became distorted. He climbed to the position of the leader of the eunuchs step by step. He was not satisfied yet and wanted to sit in the highest position."

"In this way, it can be explained, because he has a lot of resources left by the deposed prince, has practiced magical skills and is close to being invincible in the world, and has painstakingly established a huge underground organization like Blackstone, and is in charge of the replacement of officials in the world. For the underground court."

"The logic of his attempt to get involved in the throne is very obvious, and Rama's body can be regenerated from severed limbs, which makes up for his last shortcoming, because he wants to be the emperor, and he must have a wife to stay as an heir."

Zhou Yutang nodded slightly: "It's a good idea. Let's add some details and try to make the character as realistic as possible. The Wheel King is a forbearing and dormant hero. For example, let him roam the palace in the night, as if he is patrolling his own." The country; walking on tiptoe in the shadow of the emperor, sniffing the emperor's dragon robe with an intoxicated expression; sitting on the dragon chair is like an orgasm."

Meng Haoran was in awe: "Boss, it has to be you, you are so perverted, I feel goosebumps just thinking about it."

etc.

Are you complimenting me?

Zhou Yutang's expression twitched and he explained the matter.

The original name of the script was "Sword Rain", but it was directly changed to "Sword Rain". The character of the Black Stone Wheel King was very important, so I let the screenwriting department continue to change it.

There are also several points that Zhou Yutang raised before, and we will wait until the script is completed.

Having just moved to a new building, Jiangdong Entertainment Company is running in an orderly manner.

In the blink of an eye, it was late June, and Zhou Yutang was going to Shanghai for another trip.

This time I went to attend the 12th Shanghai Magic City International Film Festival.

Tian Ming has been very proud of himself recently.

Since getting acquainted with Zhou Yutang, he has made extremely dazzling achievements in the position of director of Shanghai TV.

At present, the ratings of Magic City Satellite TV have firmly ranked among the top three satellite TVs in the country, and the second season of "The Voice" which will be aired soon will inevitably set off another round of ratings frenzy.

The relationship with Zhou Yutang is based on mutual appreciation, but common interests have undoubtedly deepened the relationship between them.

This time Zhou Yutang was invited to participate in the Magic City International Film Festival, and Tian Ming came to pick him up personally.

The two of them chatted about work and life in the car, and they were very compatible.

"The rights of The Voice Thailand and Neon have been negotiated, with a buyout fee of 1.8 million, plus a floating dividend clause based on ratings."

"Yes, following the model in South Korea, how is the progress of "Singer" in charge of Zhang Yibei?"

"Zhang Yibei is very capable and communicates very smoothly with the people at Mango Channel. Han Hong, Sun Nan and others have already confirmed to join "I Am a Singer". Yu Tang, do you want to meet the young lady?"

"Which one?"

Zhou Yutang was slightly stunned when he heard this.

"Who else is there? He's from Xiangjiang. He's your fan."

"Forget it, Brother Ming, I am an upright person and I never have private contact with female fans."

"Haha, are you sometimes scared?"

Tian Ming watched Zhou Yutang caressing his forehead and joked.

All joking aside, the most important thing is work.

Zhou Yutang said seriously: "Brother Ming, I have been to South Korea several times, and I have also paid attention to the variety shows there. Now the trend of entertainment programs there has gradually shifted from indoor to outdoor, and the audience has gradually become tired of indoors. The routine format of variety shows, I prefer the novelty and excitement of outdoor variety shows.”

"You mean, you want to do an outdoor variety show?"

Tian Ming immediately caught the key point and said thoughtfully: "But the cost of doing outdoor variety shows is much higher than indoor ones."

"The cost can be controlled, but in terms of program effects, the uncertainty and excitement of outdoor variety shows are absolutely unmatched by indoor variety shows."

"If you have any ideas, I'll do it."

Tian Ming had a clear understanding and knew that Zhou Yutang would not act without aim.

"I have an idea to do an outdoor variety show called "Running Man"."

"The running man?"

"It's called Running Man for short. This program must be exported abroad. The English name can make everyone understand the meaning of the program name, while the Chinese title of Running Man can deepen people's impression and memory. The program team has already thought of the slogan , just call it 'Run Brother'."

After briefly talking about the running man variety show planning he had done in his spare time and a few important creative points, Tian Ming also lowered his crossed legs, listened to Zhou Yutang's ideas seriously, and said with sincere admiration:

"Yu Tang, you are really a genius in variety shows. Why don't you stop doing film and television? Let's concentrate on variety shows and directly dominate the country."

"I like movies, TV shows and variety shows."

Zhou Yutang smiled slightly.

Since he wants to build Jiangdong into an entertainment dynasty, film and television and variety shows are his two trump cards.

Both hands must be grasped and both hands must be strong.

Here he will provide ideas for Running Man, and the specific program scripts and planning plans will be left to the professional team of the variety show department of Mingjie Company.

This will be the first outdoor variety show in China and may face the problem of lack of experience.

It's also easy to solve.

People from the variety show department of Mingjie Company can be sent to communicate with the program team of South Korea's KBS TV station "Two Days and One Night".

Zhou Yutang has visited South Korea several times and observed that the outdoor variety show "Two Days and One Night" has excellent ratings and reputation. The director of that show, Luo Yingshi, is a rare variety talent.

The exchange of variety show matters ended here, and Tian Ming finally talked about the purpose of Zhou Yutang's trip: "Yu Tang, you have a chance to win an award at this film festival."

"Haha, it depends on luck, half the chance."

Zhou Yutang was noncommittal.

Before coming here, I specifically talked to Tian Zhuangzhuang.

It is said to be the Shanghai International Film Festival, but it is actually a film sales conference.

Reporters watch stars, audiences watch stars, organizers still watch stars, and only the jury watches the movie.

On the contrary, no one cares about the most important main competition unit, which is not as attractive as the scandals of celebrities.

Arrive at the hotel.

It's a pity that Shi Shi is still filming in Hengdian, but this time he saw sister Zifeng, whom he hadn't seen for a while, and she had grown taller.

"Uncle!"

Seeing Zhou Yutang being so happy, sister Zifeng smiled so hard that her big eyes turned into crescent moons. She rushed over at a trot, covered her head and plunged into Zhou Yutang's arms.

Her mother looked on in the background with helplessness: "This child knows that he doesn't have to go to school and has the opportunity to come to Shanghai to play. He is so happy."

Zhou Yutang picked up sister Zifeng. She held Zhou Yutang's neck with both hands and turned to make a face at her mother.

Sister Zifeng is born in the 2000s and has an innocent childlike mind.

For children of this age, the few days of holidays that fall from the sky are equivalent to the Chinese New Year.

In the evening, Zhang Zifeng and her daughter were invited to have a meal.

This time Zhou Yutang took Zhang Zifeng on the red carpet together, and both of them were nominated.

Zhou Yutang was nominated for the Golden Goblet Award for Best Actor, and Zhang Zifeng was nominated for the Most Potential New Actress.

midsummer.

Magic City.

Many foreigners came to the film festival, after all, it was called the International Film Festival.

but.

There are also many familiar faces in the domestic entertainment circle.

A number of well-known directors and actors in the Chinese film industry, including International Zhang, Fan Xiaopang, Zhou Xun, Feng Xiaogang, Deng Chao, Zhang Hanyu, etc., all appeared together, triggering media coverage.

There are also many celebrities from Xiangjiang and Benzhou.

Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Donnie Yen, King of Sunglasses, Chen Kexin

On the red carpet, the stars were shining brightly.

Media reporters flocked to the event.

Every time a star appears, the flashbulb suddenly goes off.

Every celebrity's appearance on the red carpet is accompanied by bursts of screaming.

International Zhang looked graceful in a black chiffon floor-length gown.

Zhou Yutang, who was sitting in the car, looked straight over there. Fan Xiaopang beside him sneered: "The clothes are good, but the figure is not good, I can't hold it up at all."

"Why can't I hold it up? It looks like the scar on my chest is very deep, which is quite surprising."

Zhou Yutang pinched his chin, as if thinking about some profound question.

"whispering sound!"

Fan Xiaopang let out a soft nasal voice with disdain: "It's fake at first glance, it's squeezed out, or it's padded."

"?"

A question mark slowly appeared on Zhou Yutang's forehead.

Seeing his unconvincing look, Fan Xiaopang straightened out the astonishing curves on his chest and said proudly: "The shape of the fake scar lines can be seen at a glance."

"Is there any other way to say this?"

"The routine is very deep. Usually I squeeze in first and then cushion. I can't put on the support."

Fan Xiaopang is wearing a deep V dress with gold suspenders and sequins today. It is obvious that her snow-white and plump skin can make her heart beat.

"You can't do this. How about Teacher Fan giving you extra lessons tonight?"

"It's my wish, but I dare not invite you!"

Learning about women is also progress.

In fact, Zhou Yutang has never felt what it feels like to be extremely big.

Da Meiyuan, Zeng Li, and Liu Shishi all have good figures, but they are not considered plump girls. However, Liu Yifei actually has a very good figure.

This pair of dogs and men look like dry sticks and a blazing fire, and their driving is called speed and passion.

Sister Zifeng, who had just come to see him, tugged on Zhou Yutang's clothes in confusion: "Brother Yutang, what are you talking about?"

"Uh, it's nothing."

Zhou Yutang quickly changed the subject: "You have a chance to win a prize today."

"Really?"

Sister Zifeng's big eyes were shining with expectation.

soon.

Zhou Yutang appeared on the stage holding Fan Xiaopang and sister Zifeng, one on the left and the other on the right.

Wearing a black high-end Armani suit, it perfectly interprets what walking elegance means. Sister Zifeng next to her also wore a small white dress, which was extremely fresh and cute.

The moment he appeared.

The flashlight shines like day.

"Zhou Yutang is so handsome!"

"Little Fatty Fan is really beautiful! Sister Zifeng is also very cute!"

"Pfft, they really look like a family of three."

Fans burst into shouts of support one after another.

Facing the flashing lights that could blind people, Zhou Yutang remained as usual, with a face as flat as a lake, without even blinking.

But he didn't expect to meet his opponent today.

Fan Xiaopang is definitely top level when walking on the red carpet.

I saw her smiling and striking several poses, showing her perfect international beauty.

The joint appearance of Zhou Yutang and Fan Xiaopang brought the atmosphere at the award ceremony to its first peak in an instant.

Because the formation was so large, Feng Xiaogang, Jiuji Zhang and others in front frequently turned around.

Feng Xiaogang was Zhang Guoli's best friend, and he also knew the relationship between Zhang Guoli and Zhou Yutang. He nodded to him with a friendly grin, and his eyes fell on sister Zifeng for a moment.

The red carpet host this time was also an old acquaintance of Zhou Yutang, Chen Chen, the host of Shanghai TV Station.

"Yu Tang, I heard that you just bought a building. Congratulations. Both you and sister Zifeng were nominated today. What do you think?"

"I'm very excited and happy. I hope this trip will be worthwhile."

This film festival is very lively.

A few days ago, sixth-generation director Wang Xiaoshuai publicly criticized the forum: "Ning Hao, Wei Desheng, and Zhou Yutang have all made over 100 million in box office. They are very successful, but as directors, they have all failed. I am poorer than them, but I can Come on, when a person has a breath, he must have dignity. Art films should be like high-end clubs, allowing one to quietly enjoy happiness!"

Wow!

Zhou Yutang also witnessed the paranoia of sixth-generation directors for the first time.

After being interviewed by the media, Zhou Yutang stood up and said: "When I make movies, respecting the market is the first principle."

"At the same time, spiritual connotation is the focus of filming and marketability. These two points are not opposites. The artistry and commerciality of the film should not be artificially separated. We must return to the film itself and make films that are easier for the audience to accept. , as long as the value orientation is correct and the content can meet the audio-visual needs of the audience, then the movie will be successful."

Later, Section Chief Jia, Ning Hao and others also participated and each had their own say.

The sixth generation of directors is a group of young directors collectively known as Jia Zhangke, Wang Xiaoshuai, Lou Ye, Lu Xuechang and others.

Most of them regard literary films as their faith, pursue artistic expression techniques, and focus their cameras on characters on the fringes of society, such as thieves, young ladies, drug addicts, and laid-off workers. It is usually said that these people achieve self-transcendence and at the same time, unite. It marks an era of change and reflection.

Chief Jia also said that there cannot be only one kind of movie on the screen, and blockbusters should not remain at the level of power worship.

In the end, Wu Heru, the big boss of the Magic City Cinema, made a brilliant appearance and scored a last-ditch kill: "We ordinary people love to watch movies about fighting, killing, chattering, and laughing."

Mr. Wu really has a sharp gaze, and these twelve words are both rough and clear.

Just think about it.

Most ordinary people have a very hard life, and their first demand for movies is definitely that they are good-looking, that they can entertain and relax, or that they can be spiritually touched. They are definitely not pursuing those obscure arts that make people watch. piece.

"The God of Medicine" was shot very realistically, and its connotations are also very profound. It has received great reviews at the box office.

Do those so-called sixth-generation directors who care about art really have the ability to make movies that fit the spirit of the people and the needs of the market?

Times have changed.

Last year, the screen and annual box office of Chinese films reached 4,000 yuan and more than 4.3 billion yuan respectively. This year, the box office is expected to exceed 5.5 billion yuan. The Chinese film market is developing at an alarming rate.

Back to the awards.

At the beginning of tonight's awards ceremony, Wu Mochou and Ji Kejunyi from "The Voice" were invited to perform on stage.

Then Mo Wenwei from Hong Kong also came on stage to sing. The double-sword turkey sister Yu Tang had interacted with her at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games last week.

Among the 16 shortlisted films this year, three are Chinese-language films: "The Lonely Agent", "Silver Empire", and "Looking for Wisdom and Beauty".

In the end, "Silver Empire" won the Jury Prize, and "Searching for Wisdom and Beauty" won the Grand Jury Prize.

Everyone is happy.

Coming soon to the Best Actress category, Danish girl Simone Tang won the Best Actress title for "Scars of Love".

The film was not easy to make. The story is set in the early 1960s. The story follows the development of the relationship between a pair of campus lovers, telling the story of their friendship and their respective families.

The film took three years to shoot, recording the growth of the male and female protagonists during these three years. The actor was only 15 years old and the actress Simone was only 14 years old when filming started.

This girl with some freckles on her face had red eyes when she came on stage and choked up: "I am very excited and don't know how to express my feelings. Thank you to the Shanghai International Film Festival. The three years of filming this film have been the best in my life." The best experience, thank you.”

The audience burst into applause.

Next, when the award for Best Actor was announced, the whole audience turned their attention to it.

"Best Actor at the 2009 Magic City International Film Festival - Zhou Yutang from "The Lonely Agent"!"

The words fell.

A clip of Zhou Yutang's wonderful performance in "Agent" was shown on the big screen. At the end, the look of the short-haired man in a suit who cried and laughed gave people a very strong visual impact. Some foreign girls on the scene asked the people around them with interest, "Who's that?" guy?".

"Congratulations!"

Fan Xiaopang's eyes were full of amazement, there were so many incredible things about this man.

What are you doing when you are twenty-one?

At that time, I was very popular, and I was really afraid of poverty. I was the principal of a performing arts school and worked hard to make money!

And Zhou Yutang, at the age of 21, won the title of Best Actor.

In history, only the enhanced version of Liu Xing, who was at the peak of his debut, has done this.

Although the Golden Goblet Award is not as valuable as the three gold medals, it is still the best actor.

Zhou Yutang buttoned up his suit, stood up, hugged the people around him, and then took the stage.

"The trophy is heavier than Magnolia's."

Weighing the trophy in his hand, Zhou Yutang said with a smile: "I didn't expect to win the award, but for me personally, the process of progress is also very important, thank you."

After a brief thank you, he left the stage gracefully.

Immediately after the award ceremony, I received a bunch of messages from people.

Liu Yifei, Liu Shishi, Tang Yan, Yang Mi, Cai Yinong, Hu Ge and others sent messages to celebrate.

Zhou Yutang replied one by one on the way to the hotel, and unexpectedly received a call from Feng Xiaogang to make a dinner appointment.

I have no choice but to skip one of Teacher Fan's classes.

Only after Zhou Yutang went to the appointment did he know Xiaogangpao’s thoughts:

"Yu Tang, I took over a film project from the Film Bureau and the Tangshan Propaganda Department. The purpose is to promote the great achievements and humanistic care spirit made more than 30 years after the Tangshan earthquake."

As expected of a great director, Zhou Yutang understood what he said and nodded slightly.

"A very meaningful project."

To put it simply, there are tasks above. To make a film that reflects the new Tangshan, it also requires a certain market influence.

The team at Xiaogangpao wrote a script based on Zhang Ling's novel "Aftershock".

"Is such that."

After briefly exchanging the script, Feng Xiaogang showed his buck teeth and said politely: "Yu Tang, do you have any schedule? There are still two main actors in this movie that have not been decided, one is Fang Deng as a child, and the other is an adult. Fonda, I don’t think anyone is more suitable for the role of Fonda than you.”

What is market influence?

This means that the box office of the film should be decent.

Feng Xiaogang is so smart, he knows what the audience wants to see.

If Zhou Yutang is there, then the film's attention and box office will undoubtedly be guaranteed.

Fang Da in "Earthquake" is the younger brother of Fang Deng, the heroine starring Zhang Jingchu.

Zhou Yutang thought for a while, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Director Feng, my schedule has been scheduled until November. The company has a big project that will start shooting soon. I'm really sorry."

"It's a pity."

"Director Feng, what do you think of Zhang Ruojun?"

Zhou Yutang pushed good brother Bo.

I don't have a schedule, and "Classmates" will start airing soon. As long as the ratings are as stable as expected, Zhang Ruojun can be considered a popular niche actor.

Feng Xiaogang's script for this film is pretty good, so if there's a chance, it's natural that the money won't go to outsiders.

"Zhang Ruojun, is he Zhang Jian?"

"Yeah."

Zhou Yutang nodded and smiled.

Zhang Ruojun's real father is Zhang Jian, and his adopted father is just a subordinate.

"Let him try out the show when the time comes."

Feng Xiaogang thought for a while, nodded slightly, and then turned to ask: "By the way, how about the little girl in your movie "Agent" playing Fang Deng when he was a child?"

"Sister Zifeng, I think it's okay, the performance is very spiritual."

A simple meal appointment, full of rewards.

This way.

This year Zhu Yilong has "To Youth", Zhang Ruojun has "Earthquake", and there is also "Snow Leopard".

This wave of true fatherly love is as strong as a mountain.