Exploring the Entertainment Circle [Ancient and Modern]

After a brief loss of consciousness, Tao Qingfeng quickly straightened the overturned wine glass and watched Yan Dan walk into the hotel from a distance, but he walked through another passage. Although he wanted to have a chat, he still had to accompany him Finish the meal with the fans.

Tao Qingfeng's heart was rippling, and he was no longer as focused as before. He almost divided half of his mind into thinking about the appearance of Yan Dan and Yan Dansheng, comparing them bit by bit in his mind.This made him feel a little bit out of his wits during the next meal.Those fans thought it was Tao Qingfeng who was shocked by the male fans just now.After eating and signing, although I was still reluctant to leave, I was very well-behaved. Under the arrangement of the staff, I went out from the emergency passage, and ended this impressive visit.

Many little girls recorded small videos with their mobile phones, and posted them immediately. There are no beautiful pictures or edits in them. Tao Qingfeng's appearance is still so beautiful when viewed from a close distance, and his demeanor is gentle from beginning to end. Courteous, comforting fans with a calm atmosphere, the fan shoot video caused a lot of waves in Tao Qingfeng's fan circle, and there was a group of envious, jealous and hateful voices frantically calling for idols.

But Tao Qingfeng didn't see that, he was still immersed in a state of distraction, and Tao Qingfeng's heart would uncontrollably fluctuate.He knew that his thoughts were absurd, but he just couldn't help thinking—could Yan Dansheng have come to the modern age like him, entrusted to Teacher Yan?But Teacher Yan was not, he couldn't recognize Tao Qingfeng, he didn't have those memories...they were two people.

Don't think about it.Tao Qingfeng said to himself sternly: He already owes Teacher Yan a lot of favors.You are not qualified to look for other people's shadows in Teacher Yan, that is disrespect to Teacher Yan.

Tao Qingfeng's mood became more and more depressed, he had such a dream, and he was disrespectful to Yan Dansheng... Now he didn't fully respect Teacher Yan... When this pile of things is over, he must take time to reflect on himself and reflect on what went wrong.

After sending the fans away, Tao Qingfeng followed the big team to listen in on Xiong Zian's report to the advisory group.

In the big conference room, there was a long oval table, and there were a dozen or so gray-haired experts sitting on one side, among which Yan Tan was particularly eye-catching, no matter in terms of height, age, or appearance.On the other side sat the director Xiong Zian, followed by screenwriter Meng Xiaodan, Zhong Yujiao, Zhang Fenghao, Fu Yin, Shazhou, Liu Qihui and Tao Qingfeng, the six main actors.

There is a laptop in front of Xiong Zian, and there is a projection device on the table, and he will report by showing the PPT.The report is divided into two aspects: one is the progress of filming (using the announcement record as auxiliary material), and the other is the sorting out of the film content (for this part, Meng Xiaodan printed the entire script, and clearly wrote the source of the quotations of each plot in the format of annotations , try to be as predictable as possible, of course there are very individual original performances, and try to move closer to the tall style).

Xiong Zian's report was very serious. After all, this group of old men went back, talked about it, and handed in a few materials, so that the leaders can consider whether there is an additional several million funds.

A few million is not a big deal for the investment of a movie.But as the saying goes, no matter how small a mosquito's legs are, it's still meat, let alone so much money.After the follow-up capital injection, the special effects can be made more refined.

The finished movie is only one link in the whole project. The biggest investment of the project is actually spent on the construction of the local film and television city of Shuitian Film and Television City, which cost [-] million yuan.This is a long-term project, and it is also planned to be developed into a tourist attraction. Naturally, there are other ways to pay back the follow-up plan.Having said that, the distributors still hope that their own films can sell well, and the money is always not too much.

"I think, for this film, a box office of [-] million is not bad." Zhong Yujiao has always been straightforward, but she was so straightforward when Xiong Zi'an showed the PPT, and at the request of the advisory group, she said vaguely when making a box office forecast, " The box office is just a reference." The meaning behind it was revealed directly, which still made everyone else sweat.She is a box office hit, she said so herself, obviously not optimistic.

Although the box office of 20 million yuan is still a little more than the cost, it is really not worthy of such a cast.Not to mention the strength of the actresses, Zhang Fenghao and Fu Yin both had movies with a box office of over [-] billion.

But she was telling the truth.This movie has indeed achieved the ultimate in one aspect-the thick annotated script in front of each member of the advisory group can illustrate this point.But just because it has achieved the extreme, it will have obvious concerns when predicting the market.

From history to film, many audiences are filtered out in terms of subject matter.Although the "Queen of Guining" trailer has a considerable amount of reposts, most of them are positive voices.But even if there are 10,000+ retweets on Weibo, these people have all gone to the movies, which is just a drop in the bucket.The big head of the movie is passers-by.Many passer-by audiences who don’t post on Weibo, don’t retweet, don’t pay attention to movie information, just relax and go to the cinema on weekends, and watch whatever they want are the new force at the box office.Among these people, many people do not like to watch historical movies.

As for those audiences who are not limited to the subject matter, or who like the subject matter, there is a second factor that restricts the box office: the number of films scheduled.

Most of the time, the audience's choice is random, "what to watch".Most of the theater lineup will become a source of box office for a movie. "Queen of Guining" is invested by the provincial department, which is not an agency of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, and has no control over the theater distributor.The number of film schedules at that time may not be optimistic.

So Zhong Yujiao saw it clearly and predicted a not optimistic figure for the box office.She would rather tell the truth and get vaccinated than let the market teach her how to behave.

The faces of the consultants present were not very happy. Although most of the consultants were old professors who were about to retire, they would not get any money if they did not participate in the investment.But normal people, everyone is willing to listen to good things, and they can't laugh when they hear that the box office is not optimistic.What's more, they were the ones who set the direction for this movie, and they thought it was the main creators who said in disguise that their decision was the reason why the market audience didn't like it.

Even if many members of the advisory group do have the mentality of "just looking down on the entertainment of the market", I hope that it will be well received and well received in the end.Just like the six points that the Propaganda Department of the Provincial Party Committee hopes to be "academic, entertaining, novelty-seeking, well-documented, research-worthy, and easy-to-understand" have been complained by countless literary and art workers similar requirements, even if these requirements are self-contradictory, they also want to have both.

Zhang Fenghao quickly smoothed things over: "200 million at the box office is pretty good. It paid off and made a profit. The movie I won the award that year had a box office of only [-] million. This type of movie itself is not aimed at the box office."

The people present were amused by him.Zhang Fenghao's award-winning literary film could not be screened in China at first, but after winning foreign awards, it was cleanly cut and resubmitted for review, and the domestic radio, film and television bureau finally passed it.The movie theater has arranged a film schedule, but the number of films scheduled is very small, and the tone of the content is also very heavy. Even the name is "Would You Like to Live", the content is sad and deep.

Although the level of performance is really worthy of the piles of awards, and even a few scenes of the inner struggle of the desperate old man have since been included in the standard textbook performances of the film academy classrooms, but even with these auras, "I would rather die" in the cinema If it is ranked once, it will still be taught by the market, and the box office can be imagined.

A movie with the theme of "Empress Gui Ning" can exceed [-] million at the box office. In fact, among the same type of movies, it is considered a pass.What's more, its cost control is very good, and only the actor's salary alone saves a lot of money.

The leading actors in "Queen of Guining" only received a small amount of remuneration.Tao Qingfeng didn't get paid at all.People like Zhong Yujiao, Zhang Fenghao, and Fu Yin are not short of money, or even awards. Their pursuit is the reputation that has been passed down for many years.People who have reached a certain height all want to leave their names in history.They don't care too much about the salary.

Shazhou and Liu Qihui bring a large number of fans and black traffic, and investors value the economic benefits of their fans' appeal.They themselves hope that this film will win the award, and even if it fails to win the award, it will add some reputation to their acting career, so the agency has no lions to ask for a salary.The queen and best actor only took 100 million.Shazhou and Liu Qi took 50 symbolically when they returned.

Therefore, the total remuneration of actors does not exceed 400 million, and the sum of other budgets, the film cost is controlled within 7000 million. According to the requirements of return on investment, as long as the box office reaches [-]-[-] million, investors will not lose money.

The faces of the members of the advisory group looked better now.

While Tao Qingfeng was listening to the report silently, he was still restless and looked at Yan Tan from time to time. Fortunately, Yan Tan was sitting on the side in front of him, so Tao Qingfeng didn't look obtrusive.Moreover, Yan Tan was the one most watched by the other actors - Yan Dan was too eye-catching among a group of gray-haired consultants.

At first glance, with his full demeanor, he thought that some son of the provincial government leader had sneaked in, but the red name tag placed in front of him did indeed identify the members of the advisory group, and even if it was changed to an actor Sitting in a row does not lower the level of appearance, it can only make people sigh, this is like an existence that has been favored by God.

"Actually, we can be more optimistic." As soon as Yan Tan spoke, everyone's attention was immediately attracted to him. There is no other reason. Handsome guys always have natural privileges in this regard, not to mention that what he said is also orderly, " In addition to the guarantee agreement signed with the film in the first few days, the theater will increase or decrease the rest according to word of mouth. After reading the script, I feel that although the film "Queen of Guining" has a lot of historical materials, it is not simply piled up. The relaxation, rhythm, and climax that the film should have are all carefully set. Even if the audience has not read the historical materials, they can understand it simply by watching it as a story."

Yan Dan nodded to Meng Xiaodan, "It's not the kind of melody that is high in the spring and white in the snow. It's hard to find the tune of high mountains and flowing water. Our vision is wider than that of the ancients. Even if the materials are similar, we can understand this story from different angles."

Meng Xiaodan hurriedly boasted to each other in a low-profile business manner: "It is thanks to the advisory group that the direction was determined early. Teacher...cough, Teacher Yan also helped find a lot of information. He is really supportive of our work."

This remark reminded the old gentlemen of the advisory group how they adjusted their focus at the beginning, and they were confident in adding more historical details... Isn't it because the one on the opposite side, who looked fair and delicate, with a standard fresh meat appearance, was in the water and sky? At the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the film and television city, he spoke clearly and logically. Was it the young actor Tao Qingfeng who had done a lot of homework?

The executive vice chairman of the advisory committee coughed twice and asked, "Comrade Tao Qingfeng, would you like to share your opinion?"

Tao Qingfeng heard his name suddenly, and quickly looked away from Yan Tan. He also heard the content of the report from the beginning to the end. Although he is not very familiar with the distribution methods of modern movies, it is just this general "Talk about your views", of course he can make use of his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, eloquently.

"Okay, in front of all the teachers, this is just a contemptuous opinion of mine, and I would like to ask the teachers to correct me. I think that as far as the content of the movie "Queen of Guining" is concerned, first of all, it fully respects history, which is very worthy of recognition. Second, as far as the story is concerned, this story in history is full of twists and turns and soul-stirring, so it is not bad to choose it as a film material. Third, as far as the dialogue of the script is concerned, the historical materials that Mr. Meng Xiaodan refers to are mainly "Tiansheng Benji Manuscript" ", although Liu Wen, the author of "The History of Daxing", wrote the final book, but it was Ou Zhigong, a scholar of Wenhuadian University, who wrote the draft. The text is harmful. So I think this movie is excellent in at least these aspects. I don’t know much about other aspects, so I won’t make fun of Fang’s words.”

Tao Qingfeng noticed that the executive vice president's eyes lit up when he mentioned that Ou Zhigong, a scholar of Wenhuadian University, had written the manuscript.Thinking to myself, this should not be regarded as a flaw. In the preface of "Daxing History", Liu Wen listed in detail which part was written by which predecessor.Although I didn't know it through this way - I knew it when I was in the Hongwen Bureau and helped Ou Zhigong.But Tao Qingfeng wasn't worried that the executive vice president would be suspicious. At most, he felt like Yan Tan that he memorized too many details when he read the book.

The executive vice president of the advisory group nodded: "Comrade Tao Qingfeng, you know the script selection and dialogue content very well. But a good script is only one aspect of a movie, and the factors that determine whether a movie is good or bad should be considered comprehensively."

A member of the advisory group next to him reminded the executive vice president in a low voice: "Tao Qingfeng probably hasn't joined the party yet, so he can't be called a comrade." Watching them whisper, not knowing that soon after, they will get another chance.

Tao Qingfeng nodded: "Director Xiong should have more say, so I won't make mistakes."

Tao Qingfeng's skillful use of strengths and weaknesses allowed him to leave a good impression on the members of the advisory group without revealing his unfamiliarity with modern society.

After the report was over and it was time for fast food, everyone got up one after another to change their clothes and prepare to attend the welcome banquet in the evening.

Yan Dan walked in front, he looked back, Tao Qingfeng was not followed by the staff or manager, he was waiting by the corridor, his eyes greeted Tao Qingfeng as he came over.

"Teacher Yan," Tao Qingfeng finally found a chance to chat with him alone, feeling very happy, "Have you arranged to visit the scenic spots? If not, I can show you around. The scenery inside is very beautiful."

Yan Tan nodded and said: "Tomorrow morning, it is said that a visit will be arranged. In fact, it doesn't matter. Are you free after dinner? Let me tell you," he lowered his voice and whispered in Tao Qingfeng's ear, " Xie Donglai's situation over there."

Tao Qingfeng nodded hastily, remembering that Yan Dan called his brother that day, and that he and Xie Donglai were in business competition, so he used this excuse to beat him again.Two days after Xie Guomin was detained, his father should have picked him up.Before the court hearing, Xie Guomin cannot be detained for a longer period of time.This period should be the deadline for Xie Donglai's activities, and he is bound to make some moves.Although you can go to the police station to inquire, but getting faster and more comprehensive information from Yan Tan will undoubtedly give you more control over the initiative.

Seeing them whispering, Meng Xiaodan came over and said with an innocent face of being abandoned: "I just heard from Qingfeng yesterday that he actually wrote it in the book cafe that day. Senior brother, don't tell me. If you have new knowledge, forget it." I lost my old friend." She remembered that when she was drinking coffee that day, she complained about Tao Qingfeng's increased workload for her, which was heard by the Lord, so Tao Qingfeng apologized to her afterwards, and Meng Xiaodan felt even more ashamed.

"Talent." So Meng Xiaodan began to make up for it with commercial compliments, "These days, there are not many young actors with this spirit. Senior brother, you are also a discerning eye. This is probably a chance to meet thousands of miles away, with similar tastes." No matter what field they are in, they will always get together in the end." This sentence praised both of them.

"Okay." Yan Tan said with a smile: "I didn't find a chance to tell you. And I only recently found out that Guangchuan is an actor. I have something to discuss with him."

"Guangchuan?" Meng Xiaodan was puzzled.

"Biaozi." Yan Tan said solemnly.Meng Xiaodan laughed out loud, thinking that Yan Dan was being humorous, Tao Qingfeng changed his name before, and Yan Dan was just calling him by his old name.

Yan Dan had always called Tao Qingfeng Xiaotao before, but it was probably because Meng Xiaodan called "Qingfeng" just now, a term that would increase the intimacy of his colleagues at work, so Yan Dan changed his name, at least to appear more familiar.

Tao Qingfeng couldn't tell the subtleties, he just felt that Teacher Yan could call him whatever he liked.

"Talk slowly, don't disturb the tryst of the two of you." Meng Xiaodan observed the atmosphere between them hesitating to talk, as if they were discussing something, and slipped away very knowledgeably.

When Tao Qingfeng heard the word tryst, the turmoil in his heart that had been suppressed just now floated again, and he couldn't help staring at Yan Tan's face again.

"What's wrong with my face?" Yan Tan asked him strangely.

"No, it's okay." Tao Qingfeng realized that it was impolite to stare at other people's faces, so he quickly looked away. "Mr. Yan, are you going to the welcome banquet at six o'clock? Do you need to change clothes?"

"It's not difficult to change clothes. I live on the third floor of the hotel, sharing a room with Mr. Dong." The big conference room they came out of now is on the second floor, very close to Yan Tan's room. "Guangchuan, where do you live? The hotel is the only hotel in Water Sky Studios, right?"

Tao Qingfeng nodded: "I live on the seventh floor, and the actors live above the sixth floor. We all have single rooms. After dinner, Teacher Yan can come to my room to chat."

"Okay, which floor is the welcome banquet hall? The corridor here is so winding, I'm so worried about getting lost."

Tao Qingfeng showed Yan Tan the way: "The banquet hall is on the eighth floor, and the elevator is here."

So Yan Tan said that he went upstairs after changing his clothes, and Tao Qingfeng also went back to the seventh floor to change into the banquet clothes, and the media attended the banquet.Before the dinner started, Tao Qingfeng also accepted a joint interview with Shazhou from "Vision Vision" and "Guava Express" according to the cooperation agreement with Donghua.The content of the interview is still arranged.Tao Qingfeng thought that nothing would go wrong, changed into the high-end clothes sent by the company with a relaxed mood, and went upstairs to the banquet hall.

He didn't know at all that this should be the only moment left for him to relax his nerves tonight.