Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

"Haha, hahaha, Chen Ping, you guy, how did you get this movie made?"

"Not bad, interesting, really interesting."

"Chen Ping, amazing."

After walking out of the cinema, Zhou Xingchi couldn't help but laugh for a long time.

This gave Chen Ping a great sense of accomplishment.

He knew it.

Although Zhou Xingchi is the king of comedy, he is usually serious about words.

Charlotte's troubles can actually make Zhou Xingchi laugh so much, which already illustrates the charm of this work.

"Master Xing, don't look at me like this. I didn't make this film."

Chen Ping shook his head and said, "I'm just an investor."

"Yeah?"

Zhou Xingchi looked at Chen Ping, and then pointed to the movie theater with the words "Produced by Chen Ping" written on it.

This made Chen Ping at a loss what to say.

"That's why I say you are amazing."

Zhou Xingchi really admired Chen Ping at this time.

Although Chen Ping said that he did not shoot this film, he was just a producer or investor.

But this film reflects Chen Ping's charm everywhere.

If there is no Chen Ping.

Even if this film was made by the same director, the effect might not be like this.

At the same time, the box office cannot be so terrible.

If we look at it from a realm perspective.

Chen Ping's realm has risen to a very high level.

Even in this realm, the current Master Xing feels a little inferior to himself.

"I have decided that I may not be an actor in the future."

If Zhou Xingchi was still considering it before.

but.

After watching Charlotte, he knew exactly what path he should take.

"Master Xing, I also want to watch a movie starring you."

"Look at me, I'm a lot older and can't act anymore."

"As long as you appear on camera, I think all of us little fans will buy tickets."

"You are still a little fanboy, don't flatter me."

Zhou Xingchi shook his head.

He clearly understands the entertainment industry.

The entertainment industry is a very realistic circle.

Although Master Xing is extremely famous, even if he is filming a bad drama, there are still people buying tickets.

But once you consume this feeling, if you want to redeem it later, it will be impossible.

and.

Times have changed.

There are more and more young people.

Maybe many people liked Zhou Xingchi back then.

But for those born in 2000, it is estimated that many people have never watched Zhou Xingchi’s movies.

even.

Many people still don’t know who the Four Heavenly Kings are.

This is the reality of the entertainment industry.

It is impossible for any star to make generations crazy about you.

Even if it is Chen Long.

The movies he's making now don't do well at the box office, and a lot of people don't buy them.

"We walked and talked."

Without thinking about this problem, Zhou Xingchi and Chen Ping left the cinema.

On the way back to the hotel, Zhou Xingchi said: "Chen Ping, I want to buy a copyright from you."

"What copyright?"

Chen Ping was a little surprised. He didn't have any copyright.

"ten thousand years is too long, fight for now."

Zhou Xingchi said something.

As soon as these words came out, Chen Ping understood what Zhou Xingchi meant by copyright.

This sentence.

It was a new Westward Journey short film directed by Chen Ping when he was the director of "Actors Please Take Your Place".

After thinking about it, Chen Ping said: "Master Xing, what kind of copyright do I have? This is just a short film, and the whole process only lasts a few minutes."

"Whether it's a short film or a feature film, the idea still comes from you, so the copyright also belongs to you."

"No, no, actually, this idea comes from Westward Journey. When it comes to copyright, this copyright belongs to you, Mr. Xing."

"Why does this become mine? To put it this way, the copyright should belong to Wu Cheng'en."

"Yes, yes, it belongs to Wu Cheng'en. Mr. Xing, you can give Mr. Wu the copyright fee."

"Young Master, you are asking me to go down below and chat with Mr. Wu. If you want to find him, go and find him."

"Hahaha, I'm afraid of the dark, so I won't go."

Zhou Xingchi glared at Chen Ping: "I am planning to shoot a brand new Journey to the West."

Zhou Xingchi likes the Journey to the West genre very much.

When filming "Westward Journey", Zhou Xingchi made two films in one shot.

Just a pity.

Although Zhou Xingchi thought it was a good shot, it later gained a good reputation and was even awarded the title of God.

But the box office still failed.

This has also become Zhou Xingchi's heart knot.

"Don't you want to sell it to me?"

"this……"

Chen Ping has some headaches.

honestly.

This copyright and this idea belong entirely to Zhou Xingchi in his previous life.

Isn't it too shameless for Chen Ping to sell Zhou Xingchi's movies to Zhou Xingchi?

After thinking about it, Chen Ping said: "Master Xing, it's too polite to say copyright. Otherwise, I won't accept the copyright, but just add my name to the screenwriter. What do you think? If this happens in the future "Journey to the West" has become a hit, and I can also brag about it to others. I am also one of the screenwriters of this film."

"You, you..."

There was nothing he could do about Chen Ping, so Zhou Xingchi smiled bitterly and said, "Thank you very much."

With this thank you, Zhou Xingchi is not thanking Chen Ping for not giving up copyright fees.

He knows it.

Chen Ping's so-called adding his name to the screenwriter was actually another favor for Zhou Xingchi.

If the new Westward Journey filmed by him is about to be released, Chen Ping's name can be used in the promotion.

Undoubtedly, this will be of great help to their box office.

so.

"Thank you very much" is not something you say casually.

Zhou Xingchi is really grateful to Chen Ping.

But despite this, Chen Ping was laughing and jokingly jumped to another topic.

This made Zhou Xingchi sigh again.

Chen Ping did not achieve such a status for nothing.

"By the way, Master Xing, what's the name of your new movie?"

"I haven't thought about it yet."

Zhou Xingchi shook his head: "I thought about a few names before. I wanted to call it New Westward Journey, or Westward Journey 3... but I didn't like them either."

Although Zhou Xingchi wanted to reshoot the genre of Journey to the West, he did not want to repeat the previous Westward Journey.

Whether it is called New Westward Journey Westward Journey or Westward Journey Westward Journey 3, there are some consumer sentiments.

His idea was to film a completely new story.

This story is completely different from the previous Westward Journey.

"Aren't you a screenwriter? Screenwriter Chen, why don't you come up with a name for me."

When he was having a headache, looking at Chen Ping beside him, Zhou Xingchi said.

Chen Ping shook his head: "I am a screenwriter in name only, I don't have this ability."

"I'm pretending again. Hurry up and I'll refer to it as a reference."

"Okay, let me think about it... Master Xing, what do you think of Journey to the West: Conquering Demons?"

"Journey to the West: Conquering Demons?"

Zhou Xingchi was stunned: "What does it mean to conquer a demon?"

"Conquering the devil has both a literal meaning and a deeper meaning. The literal meaning is to conquer demons, such as Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong is a big monster. To conquer Sun Wukong, this is not an easy task."

"Your thoughts are exactly the same as mine. What about the deep-level demon subjugation?"

"That's conquering your inner demons."

"Understood."

Zhou Xingchi nodded: "Okay, as you said, the name of this drama will be "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons"."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xingchi exclaimed: "Conquering the Demons, from this point of view, this can still be a series."

“The genre of Journey to the West is so huge that I can’t finish it in just one article.”

"I told you to name it. Not only is this name meaningful, but it also has great commercial value."

Patting Chen Ping on the shoulder, Zhou Xingchi sighed that this trip to the mainland was really worth it.

Just like the name.

Once Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons becomes a little popular, he will naturally lead to the next one.

As for what story the next one will be?

It doesn't matter.

Just think about it later.

But with this tail, the story can be continued later.

And there is no such tail.

Although I can't say how good it is, in terms of box office, he lacks a lot of leverage.

"Let's go, Chen Ping, I won't go back to the hotel. I have to treat you to a good meal."

I originally planned to go back to the hotel to rest.

But at this moment, Xingchi was too excited to sleep.

Chen Ping didn't refuse either.

As a landowner, when Master Xing came to his territory, Chen Ping would accompany him as much as he pleased.

…

"Charlotte is worried about how many box office tickets there are."

"Don't ask, it's an exaggeration to ask."

"How exaggerated?"

"More than Tai, what do you think?"

Master Xing's arrival is just a small interlude.

Currently, "Charlotte" is still breaking records with its astonishing box office success.

"Damn, it's really better than Taijiao."

"Now it's 1.35 billion."

"No, it's already 1.4 billion now."

If many people thought that the box office of "Thailand" exceeded 1.3 billion before, it would be an earth-shattering thing.

So.

When Charlotte's troubles exceeded Taijiao's 1.3 billion, everyone was stunned again.

"It's so enjoyable. The box office has soared. It's so damn enjoyable."

"Yeah, I check the box office of Charlotte's Annoyance every day now. Watching him set new records is more enjoyable than doing anything else."

"I used to think that only Hollywood blockbusters could be so popular, but I didn't expect that our domestic films could be so scary."

"Brothers, Charlotte Troubles has exceeded 1.5 billion."

"Ahhhh..."

For many people.

It is very interesting to refresh the box office to see the latest data.

Especially those who have seen Charlotte Trouble.

The more Charlotte Trouble grosses, the more excited they get.

certainly.

It's not just them.

Even more excited than them are the series of domestic film and television companies.

Yes.

These film and television companies were actually very average in the past.

A lot of the time, they don’t make money by making movies.

even.

They all believe that making movies is a waste of money.

Is not it?

A movie with an investment of tens of millions has a box office of tens of millions. Isn't this a huge loss?

But even so, they had to film it.

It’s impossible not to take pictures.

If you don’t film, you won’t be able to promote your artists and celebrities.

If you don’t shoot, this market may be occupied by others.

So they were making losses while filming, and making up for it from other places.

And this compensation is most often obtained from celebrities.

Therefore, many artists often have tens of millions in film funding, and a lot of it has to be handed over to their contract companies.

Including the events in which these artists appear, the products they endorse, and so on, a large portion must be paid to the company.

but now.

Facing a box office that easily exceeds one billion, their eyes are all red.

until.

When the box office of "Charlotte Trouble" finally exceeded 1.6 billion, a series of film and television company CEOs could no longer sit still.

"Chen Ping, no, brother Chen Ping, we have recently released several movies, and we need your help to recommend them."

"I'm just an actor, how can I recommend you?"

"Actor, you are still an actor. Is there an actor as good as you? Do you think this will work? As a producer, we will write your name."

"this……"

"Of course, it's impossible for your help to be in vain. We can discuss the share of the box office when the time comes."

This is what the CEO of Huayi Brothers discussed privately with Chen Ping.

…

"Teacher Chen Ping, no, Mr. Chen. Although we were not familiar with each other before, I have always wanted to get to know you."

"I have always admired Mr. Huang."

"It's a great honor for Huang to be able to catch Mr. Chen's eye. I heard that Huayi asked you to be their producer?"

"Gossip news, I didn't agree to it."

"That's right, how could Mr. Chen agree to such a thing? Producers are useless, that's what I think. How about you being our producer. Of course, the box office can also be divided into shares."

This is what the boss of Bonai Pictures quietly chatted with Chen Ping at a dinner party.

…

"Brother Chen Ping, there is no need to talk about our relationship. We have a few films at Wanda recently. Are you interested?"

"I also have a lot of films here."

"It doesn't matter. It's okay if you are not interested. You see, both actors and directors on our side admire you very much. Whenever you are free, come to the company to guide your work."

"I don't dare to be a guide. Principal Wang, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"My brother is quick to talk. Well, some of our works can be labeled as Chen Ping's works."

"This... is not good. After all, I didn't participate."

"Looking at what you said, I can definitely give you the conditions that other companies can give you."

"let me consider it."

Naturally, Chen Ping did not completely agree to this.

Although there are many benefits to hanging Chen Ping's name, and you can also make a fortune for nothing.

But Chen Ping didn't want to ruin his reputation.

If these films become popular, the words "Chen Pin's Works" will lose their meaning.

but.

Although he did not completely agree, Chen Ping did not completely reject many films that he was interested in.

Chen Ping is quite interested in movies like "Monster Hunt", "The Ex 3", "Detective Chinatown"... and so on.

Not only interested.

In some cases, Chen Ping actually became their producer, and some even invested in them.

As for the future box office of these invested movies?

That estimate...is another series of shocking data.

…

"Chen Ping, I am Kang Bo."

"Oh, Kangbo, long time no see."

"Yeah, you haven't been to Hollywood for a while."

"Sorry, I've been busy at home recently."

CAA manager Kang Bo, who had not been in contact for a while, gave Chen Ping a call.

When he saw the call, Chen Ping burst into laughter.

It has been more than half a year since he returned to the mainland from Hollywood.

For more than half a year, Chen Ping didn't even think about Hollywood.

This was impossible before.

But he is so busy now that he has no time to deal with Hollywood.

"Haha, Chen Ping, I saw the news about you in China. Congratulations, you have set another record."

"Thanks."

"Do you have time to come to Hollywood? I got you a male lead."

"Oh, what movie?"

"It's being kept secret for the time being, but what I can tell you is that the investment is no less than US$250 million."

"It's a big investment."

If it was before.

Or maybe half a year ago, when Chen Ping heard the news, he probably immediately went to Hollywood.

but now.

Chen Ping really doesn’t want to go for the time being.

I don’t really want to go here, and I won’t go there in the future.

Rather, he had more important things to do.

"Kang Bo, why do Hollywood think so favorably of me that they want me to be the number one male?"

Count them down.

Although Chen Ping has made several movies in Hollywood, he has only been the leading actor in "Iron Man".

Even for "Iron Man", it was actually because Marvel didn't have much money at the time and Chen Ping felt that it was very cost-effective.

besides.

Although the market there thinks that Chen Ping's acting skills are excellent, there are no big productions willing to hire Chen Ping to play the male lead.

The reason is that he is still not optimistic about Chen Ping's potential.

In their words.

It's one thing that Chen Ping's acting skills are great, but whether it has box office appeal around the world is another.

When Chen Ping was not the number one male before, he didn't need to think about this.

But as long as it’s male number 1.

In addition to acting skills, he also has to have huge box office appeal.

Obviously, they think Chen Ping is still a little bit behind.

But at this moment, there was something strange.

However, Kang Bo smiled and said: "You have launched two films with a box office of more than one billion yuan in China. Not to mention me, the whole of Hollywood is paying great attention to you. We have also been operating recently. Is there any Interest... an investment of US$250 million, and the world's top directors and actresses are joining the cast. This movie is definitely better than Iron Man."

"More powerful than Iron Man?"

Chen Ping shook his head.

That may not be the case.

Although Iron Man was not favored before this.

But really speaking, there are few Hollywood movies that can compare with Iron Man.

If the Iron Man series is released later, there may even be an Avengers series.

Then Iron Man is the most lucrative character in Hollywood.

none of them.

"Of course. Chen, although I am a fan of Marvel, you also know the situation of Marvel. Of course, I also admire you very much for investing in Marvel. This is a very rare opportunity..."

"Thanks, Kangbo, but I don't have time now."

"Chen, although the Chinese market seems to have risen, there is still a certain gap between it and Hollywood."

"No. Kangbo, after some time, you may not think so."

Chen Ping smiled and finished the announcement with Kang Bo.

He really has no interest in Hollywood right now.

What he wants to do now.

That is……

Make a few more movies to shock everyone's attention.