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[Changjin Lake] is a typical mission film. The real producer is the National Film Administration, which had approved the project as early as the end of 2019.

Originally, Bona was not prepared to make a blockbuster, but various things happened during the preparation stage of the crew.

First, the epidemic forced the team that was building the outdoor scene to stop, and then the original director Liu Weiqiang was temporarily transferred to the crew of [Chinese Doctor].

Without the director, the preparation of the film also stagnated.

But a lot of money had been spent in the early stage.

Yu Dong communicated with the Film Administration and told them about his difficulties. Everyone decided to make it a super production, benchmarking [Wolf Warrior 2] and [The Wandering Earth].

So China Film, Shanghai Film and Bayi Film Studio joined in one after another, becoming one of the producers second only to Bona.

[Changjin Lake] is not just talk to make a super production.

Bona’s professionals have calculated that in order to achieve the desired effect, at least thousands of staff members will be needed to cooperate, tens of thousands of extras will be mobilized, and there will be a huge number of props such as military uniforms, guns, airplanes and tanks.

The initial shooting will require at least 1 billion yuan in funds to complete.

Even Bona is very cautious about this level of investment.

Yu Dong hesitated again and again, and felt that only by asking Gu Wei and Wu Jing to work together could the movie not lose money.

He knew that Gu Wei had been busy with filming, so he went to find Wu Jing first. Everyone in the circle knew about their relationship. If Wu Jing accepted it, it would be easier to persuade Gu Wei.

When he found Wu Jing, he had just had a leg surgery and was recovering.

Wu Jing’s leg has always been injured. Action actors like him work very hard when filming, and often suffer from injuries.

The leg injury was caused when he was filming "Wolf Warrior 1" and it has never healed. It was more serious when he was filming "Wolf Warrior 2" with Gu Wei. After the movie was finished, he went to film "The Climbers" before the injury was healed.

When Yu Dong approached him, Wu Jing didn't want to take the role at first, but he became interested after reading the script.

Wu Jing has always had no resistance to playing a soldier, and the script of "Changjin Lake" is very well written, highlighting the iron will and heroic fighting spirit of our volunteer army through the tragic war.

Yu Dong saw that Wu Jing was wavering, and struck while the iron was hot and promised to wait until his leg injury healed before starting filming, and promised him a part of the investment share, so Wu Jing agreed.

". I have already booked a seat tonight, Mr. Gu is willing to honor me.

See you tonight"

In the office, Yu Dong just hung up the phone call to Gu Wei.

After sending the script to Gu Wei, he contacted him twice, and he could feel from his words that Gu Wei was also a little moved, so he decided to make another effort.

Although Wu Jing has agreed to act, it is not safe for him alone.

"Wolf Warrior 2" and "The Wandering Earth" put Wu Jing on the altar, but last year's "The Climbers" made his reputation drop a lot.

Although the box office appeal is still strong, without Gu Wei, his cooperation with others cannot satisfy the audience.

[Changjin Lake] should be regarded as a group drama in essence, but only with Gu Wei and Wu Jing joining, Yu Dong can be completely relieved and not worry about the future box office.

"Boss, the Film Bureau has sent a letter that domestic cinemas will be opened around the end of next month. Should we consider releasing the several films that our company has held in the second half of the year?"

In the company's small conference room, Gu Wei and a group of executives are meeting.

Since the beginning of the year, domestic cinemas have been in a state of suspension. Without the screening channels, the well-made films can only be put on the shelf for the time being.

[Wei Ming Tianxia] currently has 3 completed films to be released, [Tang Detective 3], [Life Events] and [Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils].

"[Tang Detective 3] will definitely not be released. With the appeal of this movie, it can only maximize profits if it is released during the Spring Festival.

If the cinemas can be open in the second half of the year, I plan to release [Tang Detective 3] during the Spring Festival next year."

Gu Wei first decided on the most important project in the company at present.

[Detective Chinatown 3] is the only comedy among the three movies, and it is also the third part of the super IP [Detective Chinatown]. Judging from the previous works, the box office of [Detective Chinatown 3] can get at least 4 billion, which is a real top blockbuster in China.

"There is a high probability that there will be a wave of revenge movie watching when the market recovers in the second half of the year.

However, in my opinion, audiences who have not watched movies for more than half a year may like some more stimulating and better audition movies.

[Life Events] As a feature film, although I am very confident about it, it is better not to release it this year."

Gu Wei has always believed that the box office of a movie is not only about the quality of the movie itself, but also the release time is very important.

For example, Wu Jing's [Wolf Warrior 2] was released at a very good time. The release time happened to be when the confidence of the domestic people was gradually growing, and it reaped a large wave of patriotic dividends.

If it was two years earlier or two years later, it would not have achieved such a high box office.

With Gu Wei's performance and the excellent quality of the film, "Life Events" will have a good guaranteed box office no matter when it is released, but since it has the potential to be a big hit, it is still necessary to consider choosing a suitable schedule for "Life Events".

"Does Mr. Gu intend to release "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" in the second half of the year?" Yang Liwen asked.

Gu Wei nodded.

"The plot of "Zhou Chu Eliminates Three Evils" using violence to fight violence is actually very exciting, especially the part at the end of the movie that reaches the climax of the plot.

But the specifics of whether and when it will be launched will depend on how the market fares after cinemas are reopened."

Speaking of this, Gu Wei hesitated.

"The market is actually difficult to grasp. I think there will be a wave of retaliatory movie viewing, but it may also be because of the general environment that the market will still be cold even after theaters resume.

If that's the case, the government will most likely focus on supporting some films to "rescue the market."

[Zhou Chu] If it can be selected, it can be released."

As he said this, he looked at Yang Liwen aside, who immediately understood.

"In the past two months, I will actively communicate with the Film Bureau and China Film Group, and always pay attention to the trends there."

Gu Wei nodded with satisfaction.

In fact, in addition to these three films, he also has a film to be broadcast [A Little Red Flower for You].

It's just that the main producer of this drama is Han Yan's team, and it is jointly produced by China Film, Tengxun, Hengdian Pictures, Ruyi Film and Television, Maoyan, Taopiaopiao and other companies.

Although Gu Wei has a 30% share, he only helps promote the film when it is released, and he is not responsible for other things.

After discussing the company's upcoming movies, manager Zhao Mingcheng, who is in charge of film and television production, spoke.

“Currently, the company has three ongoing projects, and filming of [Lovers 2] has already started in Shanghai.

[The Crowd] and [Celebrating More Than Years 2] are still in preparation.

Among them, the preparatory work for "The Crowd" is almost in progress, and we are just waiting to start filming early next month.

[Qing Yu Nian 2] was originally scheduled to start later, probably after [The Crowd] was completed, so there is still some work to be done.”

"Love Saint 2" is the second part of the company's IP series "Love Saint". However, although it is the second film, the plot has nothing to do with the previous film. It is somewhat similar to the relationship between several films in the "Predecessor Raiders" series. .

This film is a remake of the Argentinian film "Friends for My Wife" and is a comedy film that "Wei Ming Xia" has been preparing for very early.

It is directed by newly appointed director Cui Rui and stars Xiao Yang, Zhang Tianai, Zhang Songwen, Clara and others.

The Original Time and Space [Love Saint 2] brought together two failed artists, Wu Xiubo and Bai Baihe, and it has not been released since it was withdrawn. It is most likely buried, and all the investment of the producer Wanda was in vain.

However, [Wei Ming Xia] will have their own artists in this edition, so there won’t be any problems.

With the foundation of the first film, coupled with the current fame of Xiao Yang and Zhang Tianai, it will have good results even if it doesn't make a big hit at the box office.

"Has the literary director joined the team?" Gu Wei asked.

"After completing [Zhou Chu's Elimination of Three Evils], I will join the group later."

Wen Mu is also the director of "Love Saint 1". With him as the producer, even if Cui Rui is a new director, the quality of "Love Saint 2" can be basically guaranteed.

"Manager Yang, have you bought the rights to the American movie I told you about before?"

Yang Liwen heard her boss ask herself and thought for a moment.

"Some time ago, we completed the [imminent] copyright transaction with New Line Cinema in the United States, and I was about to report it to you."

"Um"

Gu Wei nodded slowly, then looked at Chen Xiang in the screenwriting department.

"Manager Chen, this [Imminent] is your department's next project. I plan to make it the second part of [Manslaughter], and the script style will be as close to the first part as possible.

There is also the script for [Qing Yu Nian 3]. After the second part starts shooting in the second half of the year, the script for the third part will also start to be put on the schedule."

"Understood, Mr. Gu."

[Wei Mingxia] was established in 2011 and has developed from [Gu Wei Studio] to a large-scale group company now. It has now become one of the giants in the mainland entertainment field.

Even without the support of Gu Wei, the superstar boss, the company can now move forward very well.

Not to mention other things, just in the film field, after years of development, the company has accumulated three high-quality IP film series: "Tang Detective", "Love Saint" and "Manslaughter".

Done right, these are hens that truly lay golden eggs.

After coming out of the company in the evening, Gu Wei took a car to Yu Dongding's hotel.

"Mr. Gu~"

Pushing the door open and entering the private room, Yu Dong was already in the room smiling and greeting Gu Wei.

"Yu Dong, Director Lin"

Gu Wei replied, and then looked at another familiar figure next to him in surprise.

"Brother Jing, why are you here?"

"It wasn't Yu Dong who dragged me here."

Yu Dong smiled and said: "Wu Jing has already taken over [Changjin Lake], and he was brought in as a lobbyist by me, as was Director Lin.

Mr. Gu doesn’t have to give me any face, but I have to give them some face.”

Gu Wei came in and sat down: "Yu Dong, you are so determined that I must join you."

Yu Dong smiled bitterly: "It's not that I'm embarrassing Mr. Gu, it's really that the investment in [Changjin Lake] is too big.

The total investment is expected to be 1.3 billion, which is unique in China.

I would be really afraid of such a big investment without Mr. Gu joining in to help support it."

Yu Dong is also sincere. This is the third time he has invited Gu Wei to star in "Changjin Lake", and his posture is very low from beginning to end.

Gu Wei hesitated for a moment.

In fact, he does not object to filming [Changjin Lake].

Although the investment in this film is large, the return is even greater.

There are two parts of the original time and space [Changjin Lake], [Changjin Lake] and [Changjin Lake Shuimen Bridge].

The two films were filmed together, which means that 1.3 billion is the total investment for the two films.

However, the total box office of these two movies is as high as 9.777 billion yuan, making them the highest box office series in Chinese film history.

Compared to this exaggerated box office performance, the 1.3 billion investment is nothing.

"It's okay to take [Changjin Lake], but I don't have any schedule this year."

Gu Wei finally gave in.

"No problem, because there are too many things to prepare for the early stage of the movie, we can postpone it to the beginning of next year, and Wu Jing also needs time to recuperate."

Seeing Gu Wei say this, Yu Dong was overjoyed.

"Also, Mr. Yu knows the rules of my taking on roles, and the old rules cannot be changed."

Yu Dong hesitated slightly.

"I understand this, we can do it in the way we cooperated before.

However, although [Bona] is the main controller of [Changjin Lake], China Film, Shanghai Film and Bayi Film Studio are also important producers.

There is definitely no problem with the share, but the specific proportion needs to be discussed with the other parties.

Of course, no matter what they do, the share will definitely not disappoint Mr. Gu, at most it will come from Bona's share"

Yu Dong spoke with a skillful language.

What he promised to Gu Wei would not change, and he would definitely get the share he deserved, but it was hard to say whether it would come from Bona or from the shares of China Film and other companies.

After the matter was settled, several people started to eat and drink.

Gu Wei and his friends can be said to be among the people with the highest status in the domestic entertainment industry, the bosses of film and television companies, big directors, and top actors.

Of course, in addition to being actors, Gu Wei and Wu Jing are also directors and company bosses respectively.

Gu Wei has [Wei Ming Tian Xia], and Wu Jing has [BJ Dengfeng International].

During the chat, Gu Wei learned that Wu Jing's [BJ Dengfeng International] is also one of the production companies of [Changjin Lake]. Needless to say, it was naturally the share that Yu Dong gave him in order to invite him to star.

Gu Wei did not ask how much the specific share was, and it was not easy to ask, even if they had a good relationship, such questions belonged to personal privacy.

Just like Yu Dong promised him the investment share just now but did not specify how much, there was a tacit understanding between the two, and the specific number would not be said in the presence of outsiders, and the company's personnel would naturally discuss it later.

"Brother Jing, how is your leg?" Gu Wei asked about Wu Jing's health while everyone was drinking and chatting.

"I had surgery at the beginning of the year and am still recovering."

"Is it the leg that had an accident when filming Wolf Warrior 2?"

"Yes, that one. It's been a problem for many years. It's nothing serious."

Wu Jing smiled and didn't take the injury seriously.

Gu Wei looked at him and smiled, "I guess your sister-in-law must have told you not to drink before you came out today?"

"Yes, but if you listen to women's words, you won't be able to do anything. Don't take it too seriously."

Wu Jing waved his hand and changed the subject.

"Let's not talk about this. I didn't expect that we would work together again so soon.

When [The Wandering Earth] was finished, I thought there would be no chance for a short time."

Gu Wei smiled: "It depends on the box office of [Wolf Warrior 2] and [The Wandering Earth]. If there is a chance, others will think of putting us together.

Isn't it, Mr. Yu?"

Yu Dong laughed: "Haha, that's right.

The strong combination of Mr. Gu and Wu Jing is a guarantee of a big box office hit for domestic films. No director or producer can refuse."

"In [Wolf Warrior 2], we played master and apprentice, in [The Wandering Earth] we played father and son, and this time in [Changjin Lake] we have to play brothers again. There are not many relationships left for us," Gu Wei laughed.

Wu Jing also joked: "When we play brothers, we can see that the parents prefer the younger son when we stand together. Who makes you tall and handsome!"

After he finished speaking, Yu Dong and Lin Chaoxian also laughed.