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Chapter 919 Playing Mahjong (Two in One)

The news that a big-budget film from Hollywood needed a leading actress was known to Hundred Days Red first, and then spread throughout the Chinese film and television circle.

First of all, the total cost of production plus publicity is 2.5 million U.S. dollars. Even in Hollywood, this figure is definitely an expensive big production.

Secondly, the title "Mulan" is undoubtedly a movie with a heroine.

Just these two points are enough for actresses in the film and television industry to be moved by the news, and it doesn't matter whether they are big or small.

The leading role of a big-budget movie is enough to make an actor popular or make an actor return to the top. To give a very recent example, Zhang Ziyi's role as the second palace in "The Grandmaster" helped her get rid of a lot of negative news. Make the audience realize again "Wow, this actress is so good at acting".

Now, "Mulan", which is obviously for the Chinese market, may be such a standard work.

If the box office is not good after the release, the actors can issue a draft to single out themselves, but there have been large-scale announcements that were necessary for the release before.

If the box office is mediocre after the release, it can be said to be an attempt to combine Chinese and Western, and both the film and the actors have merits.

As for the popularity of the release, if a film with a leading heroine can sell well, who else can be the biggest contributor?

This kind of film can have various angles for the individual actresses to develop. In addition, the resources of the management will also run towards the common interests to shape the image of the actors and characters.

Gan Jing's first reaction after getting angry with Lao Chen and further confirmation was to use her own company's actresses. The most popular one at present is of course Zhou Dongyu. It is impossible to imagine Comrade Xiao Zhou's face as Hua Mulan who joined the army in place of his father.

This sense of image dislocation is quite large.

But Gan Jing still called Zhou Dongyu first and asked her what she thought - this kind of inquiry was made after frankly expressing her own opinion, and the two of them naturally had nothing to do with politeness and euphemism.

If Zhou Dongyu insists on giving it a try, then Gan Jing will help her fight for it. If not, then consider the script for the follow-up film.

In the end, the slightly unexpected but reasonable answer was that she had no idea, and apart from Uncle Gan's analysis, she herself felt that this role was not suitable.

In this way, Gan Jing immediately considered the other people in the company, including the freshmen of the Chinese opera that he was impressed with in the past two years. There were only two who had a slightly competitive face, but considering other factors, then The odds are slim.

Gan Jing asked the company to prepare detailed information, and provided it to Disney as a reference for casting. He felt that according to Disney's urgency, it is difficult to choose a newcomer for such a movie. A movie aimed at the Chinese market is the easiest The best way is definitely to choose an actress with a relatively high nationality.

The Boss of Hundred Days Red has such an attitude, and the commotion in the company due to casting has gradually subsided. Anyway, the above said that the list of those who are willing to participate in the competition will be submitted. There will be nothing about this matter. Deep support.

However, just as Bai Rihong began to evaluate the feasibility of participating in the investment and production of "Mulan" step by step, outsiders began to focus on A-Gump.

Hollywood?
Participate in investment?

Zhou Dongyu doesn't compete?

Well, Forrest Gump has an appointment.

Tang Wei was the first to come to her door. Speaking of which, she is also an actress who became popular with a big production. She knows what such a movie means. ", the relationship between her and A-Gump is pretty good, so she directly asks for dinner.

When Gan Jing received this call, he was discussing the script with Liang Chaowei in the villa, and his wife Liu Jialing, Wang Fei, Jing Gangshan, and Hu Ge were also there.

Well, Liu Jialing came to the capital with Liang Chaowei, and seeing that Liang Chaowei actually wanted to talk about the script with Forrest Gump, she quickly set up a mahjong game, Wang Fei was her usual poker friend, and Jing Gangshan was Wang Fei's good friend. As for Hu Ge, it was because Liu Jialing's other poker players were not available, so Gan Jing shouted in his company's WeChat group... Finally, it was Hu Ge who popped up.

People are in good spirits on happy occasions, and Hu Ge led the one billion box office results on the mahjong table, like the God of Wealth possessed, and Liu Jialing exclaimed, it should have called Huang Bo to come over.

It was under such circumstances that Tang Wei was invited back by A-Gump. When she stepped into the villa, the first sound she heard was the sound of rubbing mahjong. Afterwards, she recognized the person by the pool.

"Sister Jialing, Brother Chaowei, Sister Fei, Brother Hu, Brother Gan, who is this senior?" Tang Wei didn't know Jinggangshan.

"This is brother Jinggangshan. Anyway, looking at this face, it's right to call him brother." Gan Jing has been familiar with him for a few days, so he directly introduced it like this.

Tang Wei called out "Brother Jing", and Jing Gangshan responded with a smile.

Before she came, Gan Jing told her on WeChat that he was having dinner with his friends in the evening, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings, but seeing Tang Wei's expression, there were no misunderstandings, but there were quite a few surprises.

In this villa, the actors, queens, queens, seniors, and popular actors are quite chaotic, and there are many celebrities.

Thinking about the purpose of this trip, Tang Wei felt a little worried and didn't know how to start a conversation.

Fortunately, Gan Jing knew what she was here for. After Tang Wei played mahjong with Liu Jialing twice, he beckoned her to the side.

"I figured out that this "Mulan" has a lot of competition. I haven't seen its script yet. You look for me...well, I haven't figured out the way." Gan Jing didn't bring any Those who circle around directly open their mouths to clarify the matter.

Tang Wei was a little embarrassed, raised his hand and brushed his long hair, and said: "I just found out that Hundred Days Red is going to invest, so I wanted to ask about the role of Brother Gang. I thought I was quite suitable, so I came to visit with confidence. "

Gan Jing thought for a while about Tang Wei wearing armor to fight the enemy, um, it's a bit out of place, but maybe he can interpret another flavor of Mulan?
He didn't say anything dead: "I now know that Disney's director used a small director. I will recommend them after they arrive in China. However, do you think about your appearance? Your intellectual style is easy to be labeled .”

"I've been thinking about this." Tang Wei said with a low attitude, "Does Brother Gang have any good suggestions?"

Gan Jing scratched his head, because he didn't pay much attention to "Mulan", so he didn't study it much, but it seems that it is not good to directly refuse now.

"Well, after you go back, you can set Mulan's makeup yourself. Let me see what it looks like. Hundred Days Red is basically sure to participate in part of the investment. This can be regarded as my initial review as an investor. How about it?" Gan Jing Tell the truth.

Disney’s "Mulan" is going to be filmed in China. According to current information, it may be located in Huangpi District, Mulan's hometown. The filming location, which is expected to cost a huge amount of money, is also developed in cooperation with the local government. .

On the one hand, this can create a tourist attraction for the local area. On the other hand, the diversion of Disney's funds will further reduce the risk.

In the past, Huayi in China liked to play film and television real estate. Disney’s approach has the same meaning. The money does not necessarily come from the box office, but may be outside the show.

Tang Wei didn't think that A-Gump would give the role to him in one go. Not to mention that Disney was in the lead, A-Gump alone was not the kind of rash person.

"Okay, I'll go back and think about the role positioning carefully." Tang Wei smiled slightly, "Thank you Brother Gang."

"It didn't help much either."

After Gan Jing sent Tang Wei away, he thought about the configuration of Disney. If the director chooses a small director, then the heroine needs someone who can carry the box office.

How many domestic actresses are confident that they can hold the box office?
The moonlight above the villa is beautiful, and mahjong is playing beside the swimming pool. Under such circumstances, Gan Jing seriously thinks about this large-scale production that is not planned. Will it affect Project A in Asia?If you participate in the investment yourself, then you will definitely not snipe at that time.

Instead, you have to figure out how to make money.

"Are you going to invest in this film "Mulan"? I think it is difficult to make money." Liang Chaowei came over, and he was not as quiet as people imagined in front of his friends.

"Making money is one aspect. Apart from this, I am also considering other factors." Gan Jing smiled, "After all, I am not just an actor, but I also have to consider the company's issues. You know last time I filmed a "Pdana "Right? Even if the film was exchanged with Paramount, I think I made a lot of money. A lot of data in the Asian market is quite precious. They didn't take it seriously, and Hundred Days Red would be of great use."

"Then what can I get from Disney?" Liang Chaowei was very interested.

Gan Jing stretched out a finger: "Their animation films are very powerful. It would be great if we can use this opportunity to reach some cooperation. This is a field that Hundred Days Red has never been involved in. We are just brothers. In addition Well, the Disney Resort, hey, the resort I’m building here can be regarded as a competitor, but if it’s done properly, it’s not necessarily impossible to cooperate.”

Listening to this friend's eloquent talk, Liang Chaowei was silent for a while, and said sincerely: "Jia Ling will definitely like to hear these things, and you can talk about them later."

Gan Jing laughed: "Really? Then I have to ask Sister Jialing for advice."

Liang Chaowei shook his head and said seriously: "No, she is the chairman of the film and television company who asked you for advice."

Just as Gan Jing was about to answer, the phone rang.

Well, a call from Zhang Ziyi.

Liang Chaowei also saw the name, showed a smile, and said softly before the movie was connected: "She is a bit late on this call."

"I think it's fine."

Gan Jing pressed the phone and said kindly, "Hi, Miss Ziyi."

"Forrest Gump, congratulations to "Tong Tian" breaking 12 billion today. I couldn't make it back from the United States before, otherwise I must attend the celebration banquet." Zhang Ziyi congratulated first.

"Thank you, thank you, I received it." Gan Jing said cheerfully, the box office of this mythical movie is even more dazzling than the previous one, which is indeed a very pleasant thing.

Zhang Ziyi continued to exchange some pleasantries, and then changed to the main topic: "I heard that Hundred Days Red and Disney are going to cooperate in the filming of "Mulan". I am very interested in this character. I just returned to the capital today. How about we have dinner and chat about this character?"

Compared with Tang Wei's attitude, Zhang Ziyi's self-confidence is somewhat stronger. Her international reputation is one of the best in China.

Gan Jing's face was a bit strange, but he said sincerely: "Sister Ziyi, why don't you come to my side, and you can play a few rounds of mahjong with Sister Jialing."

Zhang Ziyi on the phone was a little surprised when she heard Liu Jialing, and after getting to know Liu Jialing, she agreed and would bring her husband, who is also Wang Banbi, to visit her.

Gan Jing chatted for a while, hung up the phone, smiled at Liang Chaowei, who seemed in a daze, and said, "We're going to come with a capable player. I don't know how good his mahjong skills are."

"Zhang Ziyi is quite suitable for this role. Her competitive nature actually fits well with Hua Mulan." Liang Chaowei commented lightly.

Gan Jing shrugged: "Everyone is so enthusiastic, it seems that someone must be looking for me later."

Just as he finished speaking, the phone rang again, this time it was Liu Yifei.

Liang Chaowei couldn't help laughing: "I'm really busy."

Gan Jing nodded, coughed and cleared his throat: "Hey, Liu Yifei, do you want to play mahjong?"

Before Liu Yifei could speak, A-Gump caught him off guard, and said blankly, "What, brother Gan? What mahjong?"

"Do you want to play mahjong?" Gan Jing repeated, counting the time silently and then said, "Do you have time the day after tomorrow? Come play mahjong with sister Jia Ling at my place. She has won for many days with me. "

"Ah, ah, good." Liu Yifei was probably the most ignorant one among the few phone calls, she answered in a ignorant manner, and hung up the phone without saying anything serious.

Gan Jing put away the mobile phone, sat cross-legged, and said, "Liu Yifei's image is not bad, but the impression is a bit too fairy, Hua Mulan will sink to the ground."

Liang Chaowei looked at A-Gump's cell phone, and guessed: "There must be a call tonight, right?"

"Almost."

Soon, the conversation between the two of them completely entered a state of discontinuity. All the actresses who can be called in Huaxia have called this number at different times.

Liang Chaowei didn't think the conversation was inefficient, he just looked at a number and name and commented on an actress, and he was very serious.

"My brother, let's not talk about these actresses, I will strongly recommend that Disney hire you as a producer. You are really a loser if you don't become a producer."

Liang Chaowei smiled slightly, revealing a strong literary and artistic temperament.

Buzzing, the phone vibrated for an unknown number of times.

When Liang Chaowei saw the name this time, he said, "Huh? It's from Tudou."

Gan Jing couldn't hold back all of a sudden, burst out laughing, a little speechless about his black belly.

"Hey, Tu, cough, that, Yang Ying, oh, movies, um, um, there is such a thing. Let me think about it, let me think about it, do you have time in a week?"

"No, not an audition, come to play mahjong."

(End of this chapter)