Chapter 351(1/2)
After the premiere, Lemon Entertainment booked a banquet hall in a star-rated hotel near the movie theater and held a Western-style cocktail party to thank the guests who came to support today.
Not only celebrities and artists, but also many other guests, such as the person in charge behind the scenes, the specially invited media person in charge, etc., and there are also many advertising and distribution partners.
In this movie, actors are just one part of it. If you want it to be released, you can't just say it will work.
Anyone in the industry doesn't know that there are actually hundreds of movies produced in China every year, but only a small portion of the ones that can actually make it to theaters.
Putting all this aside, Jiang Xiao, as the host, came to Feng Xiaogang with a glass of wine shortly after the reception started, and thanked: "Director Feng, thank you for coming to support "People on the Road" today, here's to you.
One cup.”
"You're welcome, Xiao Jiang. I happen to be free. Besides, I have to thank you, otherwise I wouldn't have encountered a good script like "If You Are the One"."
Feng Xiaogang, who was obviously in a good mood, immediately responded with a smile.
"No matter how good the script is, it will only shine if you meet a good director. Director Feng, you are the best director. Hey, by the way, Director Feng, how many box office does "If You Are the One" have now?"
Jiang Xiao, who continued to be polite, also took the opportunity to chat about the box office of "If You Are the One".
In addition, at a certain moment, he inexplicably remembered a line from "Partners in China", where Wang Yang said that Cheng Dongqing basically stopped speaking human language after becoming the principal.
It's really quite realistic, just like the chat with Feng Xiaogang right now, it's the so-called mutual praise in business.
However, precisely because it is reality, some things have to remain superficial. This is the case in this society.
"With the current 285 million, I'm afraid there's no hope of breaking through 300 million. It's still far behind your movie "33 Days of Love"."
Having said that, Feng Xiaogang is still very happy. After all, the result of 285 million has already broken his historical box office record.
"The scale of the domestic TV market has been growing. I believe Director Feng's next work can easily break through the 300 million mark."
Jiang Xiao remembered that Feng Xiaogang's next movie seemed to be "Tang San Earthquake", and the box office was not just 300 million, it seemed to have doubled.
Basically since "Assembly", this guy has been on the rise and achieved a peak period in his career.
Coupled with his own temper, his airs are getting bigger and bigger, and he doesn't keep his words in check, calling the audience rubbish, which often arouses public opinion.
It’s just that life is full of ups and downs, and everyone has their bad days. For Feng Xiaogang, it was really a situation where he was besieged on all sides. Is it the cause of the future or the result of today?
I think it is different for the national master who is relatively low-key. Even if his works are not humane, he will not suffer the same fate as the former.
This is probably due to the difference in personality, which leads to different endings.
"Yes, the domestic film market is getting better and better, which is also a great thing for us filmmakers. I also want to break the record of your "Wushuang", haha!"
Feng Xiaogang has his own ambition, but he never feels inferior to anyone.
Xu Ke was able to make "Wushuang" which broke the historical box office record, and he can also make the second "Wushuang" which broke the record.
Finally, I happened to hear Jiang Xiaoyou mention the new work, and he was already interested. He took the opportunity to speak again: "Speaking of new works, I plan to shoot a movie about the Tang San earthquake.
I also bought Zhang Lin’s novel "Aftershock" and adapted it, how about Xiao Jiang and we collaborate again?"
"Okay, just say hello to Director Feng when the time comes."
Let’s not talk about whether we will cooperate or not. We can respond here first. After all, Feng Xiaogang only has a preliminary intention for filming now.
However, based on Jiang Xiao's impression of "Tang San Earthquake", there don't seem to be many roles suitable for him. If he had to choose one, it would probably be the role of the Black Bull Protector, and he didn't have much interest in it.
It still depends on the situation. Who knows if he will be available at that time? He may or may not be available. You can always find a reasonable reason to decline.
"I love hearing this."
Seeing Jiang Xiao happily agreeing, Feng Xiaogang sighed inwardly.
I lamented the other party's growth. Only a few years had passed, but this boy had brought about more unexpected changes.
Look at "33 Days After Love", "Warrior", and "Witness", three successful movies in succession, which made him such an uncontroversial big star.
Even when filming "The Night Banquet", Feng Xiaogang believed that Jiang Xiao would be successful sooner or later, but it was still beyond his expectation.
"Director Feng, I'll start here..."
"Okay, don't worry about me, just go and greet them!"
"Then Director Feng, you can do whatever you want!"
Jiang Xiao, who really couldn't just greet one person, turned around and left after saying polite words to Feng Xiaogang.
As a result, before he could take the initiative to greet others, Wang Baoqiang led Chen Sicheng over first. The former said politely: "Brother Xiao, this is my good brother Chen Sicheng, who is also an actor."
"I know, we know each other, I met him when I went to the set of "Wang Zhaojun", right?"
Not mentioning future memories, Jiang Xiao did meet Chen Sicheng when he went to see Yang Mi. After all, the memory of that trip to the grassland was quite profound.
"Yes, I didn't expect you, Mr. Jiang, to still remember me. In fact, like you, I also graduated from Chinese Opera."
Chen Sicheng did not expect that Jiang Xiao would still remember him. At that time, he did not know that this person was a shield brought by Yang Mi, or that the two were really boyfriend and girlfriend. After such a long time, it seemed that he had not heard any news, so it was kept secret.
Well done.
Of course, even if he said that, he wouldn't say anything nonsense. He's in this circle and he still understands the rules.
"Really? What level are you at?"
Jiang Xiao actually knew that Chen Sicheng was in the drama industry, but he really didn't know what level he was in.
"Level 99."
"Then I have to call you Senior Brother, I am level 00."
Although he refused in his heart, Jiang Xiao still managed to do it on the surface, which was actually the truth.
"It doesn't matter whether I take it or not, it doesn't matter much. Mr. Jiang, just call me by my name."
Jiang Xiao was willing to be polite, but Chen Sicheng didn't dare to make excuses. After all, their current statuses were too different. He only gained some fame through "Soldier Assault", and his development was not as good as that of Wang Baoqiang.
"Brother Xiao, I didn't expect you. You and Sicheng actually know each other and are schoolmates. That's great. Sicheng is quite capable and even wrote his own script. I brought him here just to recommend it to you.
I wonder if Brother Xiao are interested in investing?"
Next to him, seeing that Jiang Xiao and Chen Sicheng had actually met, Wang Baoqiang also took the opportunity to help recommend the good brothers.
"Okay, what type of script is it? Can you briefly tell me?"
No wonder Wang Baoqiang pulled Chen Sicheng over. It turned out that he wanted to recommend a script to him. In any case, or out of politeness, Jiang Xiao was prepared to listen first.
To be honest, the other party's screenwriting skills seem to be better than their acting skills, otherwise it would be impossible to successfully transform into a director. For example, "Beijing Love Story" has a very good box office, and the subsequent "Chinatown Detective" series needless to say.
"Actually, I didn't write it alone. I created it with another friend. It's a modern urban love drama called "Beijing Love Story."
To be honest, I got to know Jiang Xiao again through Wang Baoqiang today. Chen Sicheng does have the intention of attracting investment.
He also wants to try to be a director himself, but he doesn't know if he can do it.
"Have you brought the script?"
Jiang Xiao, who was somewhat guessing, was not so surprised when he heard "Beijing Love Story". He never expected that the other party would write the script so early?
"I brought a plot outline with me. The complete script has not yet been finalized. I usually make additional revisions when I have time."
While talking, Chen Sicheng took out a not thick plot outline from the inner pocket of his suit.
"It doesn't matter. Otherwise, you can give me the plot outline and I will take a look at it myself. No matter what, I will give you an answer within three days."
Regardless of whether it is finalized or not, Jiang Xiao actually doesn't care. At least the name "Beijing Love Story" has given him the idea of investing.
Although he personally doesn't like this show very much, it is quite controversial, but sometimes being controversial just means it has good ratings.
If money is delivered to your doorstep, there is no reason why you can't make money.
If Jiang Xiao doesn't make money, others don't make the same money. Chen Sicheng has probably written the script now, and he will surely get investment to film it sooner or later just like he remembered.
"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Jiang!"
Hearing Jiang Xiao's quick response, Chen Sicheng felt happy and immediately handed over the plot outline with both hands.
No matter what the final result is, at least there is a chance.
"You don't have to be too polite. That's it. I'll go over first. Baoqiang, you are responsible for greeting your good brother."
After receiving the plot outline, Jiang Xiao did not intend to talk any more and asked Wang Baoqiang to greet Chen Sicheng.
"Don't worry, Brother Xiao."
Wang Baoqiang, who heard this, immediately responded with assurance.
"good."
Finally, Jiang Xiao nodded and stopped talking, and soon walked towards He Jiong on the other side.
During the process, he really wanted to complain about Wang Baoqiang. Ever since he called him "Brother Laughing" on the set of "Li Mi's Conjecture", he has been calling him that way, and people didn't know what to say.
Putting all this aside, when he came to He Jiong, Jiang Xiao thanked him and said, "Teacher He, thank you for your hard work as the host today!"
"And Sister Binbin, thank you for coming to support us."
There is actually another person beside He Jiong, it is Li Lianhua. He will definitely not ignore the other person on purpose.
Why do people take the initiative to come over to support him, so he would not be stingy with a thank you to Jiang Xiao.
To be honest, the two of them don't seem to have any conflicts. At most, they just don't like each other's lotus attributes and don't want to be friends.
"Jiang Xiao, you're welcome. After all, we will be working together next time!"
To be continued...