Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

"Director Lu, Director Lu..."

"How many?"

"10 points."

"What, 10 points?"

Staring at the 10-point ratings data backstage, Lu Jun couldn't believe it.

Subsequently.

Lu Jun excitedly, even tremblingly, called Chen Ping.

"Chen Ping, I am Lu Jun."

"Director Lu."

Chen Ping was also very happy when he received Lu Jun's call.

He was about to call Lu Jun and ask about the ratings.

To know.

In the third episode of Yitian Gaiden just now, Xia Tao next to me was crying like hell.

With such intensity, the ratings should not be bad.

On the other side, Chen Ping also used his mobile phone to read messages from some viewers.

Although the ratings are not yet clear, from these comments, Chen Ping believes that the ratings must be higher than those of the second episode.

"Is there any good news?"

"What do you think?"

"Director Lu, don't be too pretentious. How many ratings are there?"

"10 points."

"Oh, 10 points. Not bad, not bad."

Chen Ping said, "Not bad."

Sure enough, the ratings were even higher than the previous second episode.

but.

Chen Ping's calmness made Lu Jun complain a little.

Doesn't this kid understand the power of 10 points of ratings?

But soon.

Just after a while, Chen Ping suddenly shouted loudly: "What, Director Lu, 10 points."

"I'm so stupid. It's really 10 points?"

"Nima, do you want to be so crazy?"

"Oh My God……"

Chen Ping couldn't stop shouting.

Judging from the current situation of major TV stations, if a TV series can reach 1 point of ratings, it is already considered a small hit.

Two points, that is, the ratings are very good.

As for 3 points, it’s called a big fire.

More than 3 points, it is close to the phenomenon.

And if it is greater than 8 points, it is a completely phenomenal work.

The highest ratings of Yi Tian have exceeded 8 points, so it is not an exaggeration to call Yi Tian a phenomenal work.

But no one expected it.

The Legend of Heaven not only surpassed the 8-point rating, but also brought the 8-point rating to 10 points.

Ratings exceeding 8 points are considered phenomenal.

What do you call a rating of 10 points?

Even if Chen Ping was just an actor, he was so excited that he couldn't help himself.

"Haha, Chen Ping, I thought you didn't respond."

Hearing Chen Ping's strange screams on the TV, Lu Jun calmed down.

This is normal.

When I heard this rating just now, Lu Jun couldn't help but want to yell a few words.

"10 o'clock, how come there is no response?"

Chen Ping was still excited: "I regret it so much now."

"how?"

"I sold it to you cheaply."

"Tch, come on less."

Lu Jun said with a smile: "Then make another movie and see if you can break through 10 points."

"This is killing people."

certainly.

Chen Ping was just complaining.

It's rare for Eden Gaiden to have a rating of over 10 points.

first.

There are only 5 episodes of Yitian Gaiden.

Secondly, although Yitian Gaiden is said to be Yitian Gaiden, many people are very interested in the stories of the characters in the play.

Especially in the past few decades, it can be said that it has cultivated countless fans.

Yitian Gaiden just hit the target of many spectators.

all of a sudden.

This brings audiences from decades all together.

So this created a rating of 10 points.

but.

Although he said this, Chen Ping was not small in ambition.

If you can break 10 points in ratings, why can't you break 11 or 12 points in the future?

…

"What's the ratings for the third episode of Eternal Gaiden?"

"We don't know yet, but it should be high."

"How much is not low?"

"It should probably be more than 8 points."

"It's still not low if it exceeds 8 points."

Liu Yong, the director of Mango TV, was on the phone while watching Yitian Gaiden.

After a while, the assistant sent a message: "Director, the ratings are out."

"How many?"

"10 points."

"10 o'clock...ok, got it."

hang up the phone.

Liu Yong kept chanting 10 points in the corner of his mouth.

How many years.

It’s been years since their Mango TV ratings exceeded 10 points.

did not expect.

At this time, Dragon TV actually made a breakthrough.

This breakthrough will undoubtedly challenge their status as Mango TV.

Just like before, Mango TV can always claim to be the first in ratings in other places except CCTV.

But starting from today, if you shout this sentence again, you will really get slapped in the face.

"Chen Ping, Chen Ping..."

Watching Yitian Gaiden, Liu Yong was thinking, no matter what, find a chance to cooperate with Chen Ping.

…

Hong Kong.

"Old Monster Xu, all the actors have been invited for you. However, there is still one missing."

"Director Li, I know. I already have an idea for this person."

"Who?"

Li Huimin, the great director of Hong Kong, said with great interest: "You have invited Liang Jiahui, Zhang Manyu, Lin Qingxia, Wu Qihua, Xu Jingjiang... and many other big names. In your lineup, the only shortcomings are Li Lianjie, Chen Long... They were invited over."

"Haha, I also want to invite Jet Li, Chen Long..."

"You really want to."

“You’re kidding, we’ve already invited so many big names, we don’t have the money to hire them anymore.”

"It's good to know."

Li Huimin said: "I think we can invite Zeng Zidan."

"Zeng Zidan."

Tsui Hark thought about it: "Zeng Zidan is indeed a good actor, but I think there is another one that is more suitable."

"Is it more suitable than Zeng Zidan?"

Li Huimin was surprised: "Can you find it?"

Li Huimin continued: "You don't want someone who can fight, but also be younger, more influential, and have box office appeal. Zeng Zidan, I think it all fits the bill. Except for him... I guess you It’s hard to find anyone else.”

"It's not like nothing."

Old Monster Xu said: "You know Chen Ping, the actor?"

"Chen Ping?"

Li Huimin thought for a while.

He didn't know who Chen Ping was at first.

But after a while, he thought: "Is he the mainland actor who beat Lin He half to death?"

"right."

"Forget it, a mainland actor."

Li Huimin shook his head: "Of course, I'm not saying that mainland actors can't be used. But this role is very important, and he will have to play opposite a number of superstars later. Can he withstand it?"

"That's fine with me."

Mr. Xu said: "Chen Ping has made two movies by Zhou Xingchi, and their performances were very good."

"In addition, Chen Ping also went to Jet Li's set last year, and it was said that he played a big villain. Our role is also a big villain, and I think Chen Ping can do it."

"Old Monster Xu, your ideas are too weird."

Li Huimin shook his head: "The Chen Ping you mentioned has participated in Zhou Xingchi's drama, I know, but Zhou Xingchi's drama has always been more exaggerated and nonsensical, which is different from our style and different from your old monster Xu's style. As for Chen Ping He has joined Jet Li's crew, but the film has not yet been released, and his true condition cannot be seen."

"Director Li, you don't know this. In mainland China, Chen Ping's Yitian Slayer is very popular recently, and he also filmed a Yitian Gaiden. It was very well done and very thoughtful. It is said that he created 12 movies The ratings...are nothing short of miraculous."

"Forget it about TV."

Great film directors like Li Huimin have always looked down on television.

Let alone a mainland TV series.

Even Li Huimin doesn't like the TV series in Xiangjiang.

This is not because Li Huimin is biased.

In fact, this is the reality.

Hong Kong TVB and TVB have produced many TV stars, but when it comes to movies, except for a few people, their performance is okay, while others all collapse.

"Director Li, you are so stubborn."

Seeing Li Huimin keep shaking his head, Mr. Xu smiled and said, "Then wait a little longer."

"What are you waiting for?"

"There is a movie by Chen Ping these days."

"Are you talking about Sha Po Lang?"

"right."

"It seems that Chen Ping is not the protagonist."

"Although he is not the protagonist, in the Mainland, the Sha Po Lang crew invited Chen Ping over as a promotion. Presumably, Sha Po Lang also took a fancy to Chen Ping's popularity."

"Sha Po Lang is going to be released in the Mainland, so it's normal to find a Mainland actor to promote it."

"you……"

Old Monster Xu was so angry at Li Huimin that he went crazy: "Okay, okay, I won't tell you anymore. You guy, you can find a refutation of anything I say."

"That's what it is."

Li Huimin spread his hands, but still took care of Old Monster Xu's face: "Okay, let's take a look at Chen Ping's performance in Sha Po Lang first."

…

"Chen Ping, Mango TV is interested in reaching a cooperation with you."

"Oh, what kind of cooperation method?"

"Just tailor a work for their Mango Channel."

"Where's the script?"

"Not yet, they want to see what you think."

"It's okay to collaborate, but there must be a suitable script."

"OK..."

hotel.

Wu Yu brought several pieces of news to Chen Ping.

After chatting about Mango TV, Wu Yu continued: "Zhou Xingchi is preparing to make a new film and would like to invite you."

"What movie?"

"Master Xing didn't say anything. However, they intend to sign you for three years."

"Join their company?"

Chen Ping was stunned.

Subconsciously I felt that this was impossible.

If Zhou Xingchi wanted to poach people, he should contact him directly, why should Wu Yu do it?

No matter what Wu Yu said, he also represented Sheng Teng.

Although Chen Ping and Sheng Teng only have the last year of their contract, even in the last year, Chen Ping is still Sheng Teng's actor.

"Haha, they think, but we don't want to either."

Wu Yu smiled and said: "His so-called three years does not mean signing with their company, but just cooperating for three years. During these three years, you can participate in any film directed by Xingye."

"Looks very excited."

"It's really heartwarming."

Wu Yu also nodded.

Currently, the one with the highest box office in Hong Kong is Sing Yeh.

Moreover, it is not just a movie.

Not many actors would refuse the opportunity to participate in one of his films.

After thinking for a while, Chen Ping asked: "There should be conditions."

"definitely."

Wu Yu said: "Master Xing has requested that if there is a conflict in schedules during these three years, Master Xing's film must be considered first."

"This request..."

Chen Ping frowned: "No one can predict the schedule. If Master Xing has been filming for a whole year, wouldn't I be able to take on other films?"

"So, there are pros and cons."

"Where's the company's opinion?"

"what ever."

Chen Pingyile: "Every company will follow me no matter what."

"What can I do if I don't let you do it? You only have a contract with Sheng Teng for more than half a year. If I make you unhappy and you just leave, we will suffer a big loss."

"Nothing wrong."

Chen Ping smiled and said: "I have also made a lot of money for the company in recent years."

"Yes, yes, you have made a lot of money for the company, but the company still wants to renew your contract."

This is just a joke.

But Chen Ping had some headaches: "Master Xing is good at acting, why do you want to start your own company?"

In fact, Master Xing had invited Chen Ping a long time ago.

But Chen Ping refused.

Chen Ping undoubtedly likes Master Xing very much, but liking is one thing, and whether he agrees with Master Xing's way of doing things is another matter.

Mr. Xing is good at everything, but he just does things according to his own wishes.

then.

This makes you less considerate of other people's feelings.

Before starting a company, Mr. Xing always had the final say alone.

If you open a company, no one can control Master Xing.

certainly.

Before, Chen Ping was just a young actor and didn't think about this or that.

But it's different now.

Although Chen Ping also wanted to cooperate with Master Xing again, if it was to cooperate like this, Chen Ping would not be willing.

"I know what you mean."

Seeing that Chen Ping didn't speak, Wu Yu nodded: "I will refuse them."

"Sister Wu Yu, after all, Mr. Xing was also kind to me before. Although we can't reach a cooperation, if Mr. Xing needs it, I also have time. I can play any role in Mr. Xing's drama."

Chen Ping actually still wants to cooperate with Xingye.

It's just that Chen Ping doesn't like Master Xing's use of this binding method.

"I understand what you mean."

Wu Yu knew what Chen Ping was thinking, and then said: "There is another news."

"what news?"

"Li Huimin and Tsui Hark are planning to make a movie recently, and Tsui Hark is somewhat interested in you."

"Tsu Hark?"

Li Huimin's name, Chen Ping, may not be too clear.

But as soon as Tsui Hark's name came out, Chen Ping was like thunder.

only.

Chen Ping also has something strange.

Why would Tsui Hark be interested in me?

"The company's resources?"

Chen Ping asked.

"Haha, why are you so unsure of yourself?"

Wu Yu smiled and said: "The company is indeed looking for a series of resources for you, but this time, they are really not the company's resources. However, Tsui Hark is just interested, and he may not necessarily invite you."

"understand."

When Wu Yu said this, Chen Ping felt extremely comfortable with every thought in his body.

He understood what Wu Yu meant.

This is not the company's resource, this is Tsui Hark's initiative to find him.

Think about the dramas I have filmed in Hong Kong in the past two years.

Although he had participated in Master Xing's movies before, Chen Ping joined the cast of Mr. Xing as a walk-on.

Later, I took over "Sha Po Lang", which was the company's resource.

As for Fang Shiyu in the back.

This is somewhat unexpected.

This is because Li Lianjie especially helped Chen Ping because he and Chen Ping were both mainland actors.

And now Tsui Hark.

Although Tsui Hark has not invited Chen Ping yet, this has been shown.

Chen Ping's performance in the past two years has been spotted by some well-known directors in Hong Kong.

This also proves Chen Ping's strength on the other hand.

"It seems that the continuous filming over the past few years has really paid off."

"Yes, even Mr. Xu likes you. You have performed well in the past two years. However, don't be too proud. Once your mentality changes, even if you have great potential now, you may fail at some point. Somersault.”

"What do I have to be proud of?"

Chen Ping smiled and said: "Didn't I say that if you want to be proud, you have to pick up an Academy Award before you do it?"

"Awards, you really dare to think about it. However, I support you."

Wu Yu reached out and gave Chen Ping a high-five with a look of anticipation on her face.

…

Hong Kong.

Sha Po Lang is officially released.

but.

Because the theater chain has not been unified, there is no release in the mainland for the time being.

But that doesn't matter.

The mainland has also reached an agreement, and it will be released in the mainland in 7 days.

"Brothers, Sha Po Lang is officially released today, let's go together."

"Of course I want to go together. The three leading actors are all very capable. It is said that the martial arts action is very exciting."

"I've already bought my ticket."

I have to say that Hong Jinbao, Simon Yam, and Zeng Zidan still have a lot of appeal.

As soon as Sha Po Lang was released in major theaters, many Xiangjiang movie fans bought movie tickets one after another.

the other side.

Tsui Hark, who had been paying attention to Chen Ping, also bought two movie tickets early and dragged Li Huimin into the cinema.

"Director Li, hurry up, the movie is about to start."

"I can't even talk anymore, and you still force me to do it."

"Why don't you go? Didn't you say you wanted to see Chen Ping's performance?"

"It's you who wants to see Chen Ping, not me."

"Okay, okay, I want you to accompany me to inspect Chen Ping today."

"Oh, there's nothing we can do about you. Let's go..."

Sighing, Li Huimin had no choice but to follow Tsui Hark into the cinema.

"Is this Ye Weixin's film?"

"Yeah, a police movie."

"It's another police movie. I'm tired of watching it."

"You are tired of watching it, but the audience is not tired of watching it. There is still a huge market for police and gangster movies in Hong Kong."

"But I feel like this film might be a hit."

While watching the movie, Li Huimin kept complaining: "The plot is flawed."

"It all depends on the three leading actors to support it."

"Is this watching an actor or watching a movie?"

Li Huimin has always been very picky.

Although he believes that well-known big-name actors do play a very big role in a movie.

But he always believes that no matter how big-name actors are hired, the story of the movie is still the core.

But.

In the drama "Sha Po Lang", he felt that the whole story was not told well.

"The story does have some confusion."

"The character Zeng Zidan seems to have been inserted suddenly."

"Haha, let me tell you."

Li Huimin and Tsui Hark naturally have very high standards.

They can tell whether a movie is good or bad after just a few glances.

Half an hour later.

The two of them knew that this film was expected to be a hit.

In fact.

As Li Huimin said.

Although Sha Po Lang did receive support from many fans when it was released.

But.

On the second day alone, the box office of Sha Po Lang plummeted.

On the first day of box office, Sha Po Lang can still get 3 million box office.

But the next day, it dropped directly to 1 million.

The next day, the box office dropped to 500,000.

On the sixth day, Sha Po Lang only had a box office of 100,000.

The seventh day...

No one wants to watch The Seventh Day anymore.

Because of the overwhelming criticism, everyone has long been disinterested in this film.

"Alas, the three main actors are resting on their laurels."

"The plot is confusing. After watching it for so long, I still don't know what it means."

"Just fighting and killing there, what's the point?"

"Is the crime drama in Hong Kong just about fighting and killing? However, when it comes to fighting and killing, the killer's performance is better than that of the three leading actors."

"Can I have someone with a high IQ?"

"With a film like this, it's no wonder that Hung Jin-po, Simon Yam, and Zeng Zidan are also interested in it."

Day eight.

There is no eighth day.

After the box office of Sha Po Lang fell below 100,000, there was no point in releasing Sha Po Lang again.

Major theater chains began to remove Sha Po Lang from the shelves, and they wanted to free up the film schedule for films with better performance.

…

"Brother Ping, over in Xiangjiang, Sha Po Lang has been taken down."

"I read the news."

"Sha Po Lang seems to be showing on our side today. I'm worried..."

Sha Po Lang's attack was so brutal that countless people probably didn't expect it.

When Chen Ping came back from filming that day, Xia Tao said extremely worriedly.

but.

When Xia Tao said this, Chen Ping didn't think anything of it.

First of all, Chen Ping is not the leading actor in Sha Po Lang.

He does not need to take responsibility for the box office failure.

To take responsibility, first the director, then the three main actors.

No matter how many rounds he takes, it will never be Chen Ping's turn.

on the other hand.

In the previous life, Sha Po Lang was a hit at the box office.

The same goes for his Westward Journey with Zhou Xingchi.

Before it was released, it was very popular in all aspects, but once it was released, the box office was terrible.

Zhou Xingchi can pounce, why can't Sha Po Lang pounce.

but.

On the other hand, although Chen Ping knew that Sha Po Lang could pounce, he knew better.

Like Westward Journey, Sha Po Lang was a box office failure at the time, but was later regarded as a classic by everyone.

certainly.

The most important thing is that Chen Ping knows.

The box office in Hong Kong is a hit, but the box office in the Mainland may not be a hit.

The logic is simple.

Hong Kong is different from the mainland market. The tastes of the audience are different, and the natural results will be different.

Your poison, my ambrosia, this is very common.

not to mention.

In the Mainland, Chen Ping is the home court.