Chapter 147 Third Master, you should take a rest soon!

Wu Bin sent Li Weida away, and according to Li Chen's instructions, he contacted Tim again, asking him to find out what Li Weida was doing.

The office of Han Saping of China Film Group, although Han Saping does not intend to keep the secret any longer.

But when leaders speak, they never speak directly.

"Let me ask you, who among the Chinese actors is the most famous in Hollywood?" Han Sanping said calmly.

Li Chen was certain that it must be the Double J plan of Chenglong and Li Lianjie.

However, no one expected that the Double J Plan would have this side effect, and it was rejected by both Shanghai Film Group and China Film Group.

No wonder it was Huayi’s turn in the end.

"Needless to say, it's Chenglong and Jet Li. Does this mean that these two are finally fulfilling their lifelong wishes?" Li Chen said with a smile.

Han Sanping glared at Li Chen in anger: "What you said has a different meaning when it comes out of your mouth!"

Although Han Sanping said this, he admired Li Chen more and more in his heart.

When I heard that these two were the leading actors, I didn't feel any emotion at all.

I thought of Li Chen’s bold statement just now: we will set the release date without being picky.

Although he spoke in a domineering manner, he was still clear about what was going on.

Everyone knows that the release schedule of foreign films is decided by China Film Group. This is a test for him!

"It's not just a lifelong wish. These two have been talking about working together since 01. It's been almost five years."

"If you don't cooperate, can we still beat these two?"

Han Sanping nodded: "That's true, but although Lao Ren and I didn't vote, you can vote a little."

Li Chen smiled and said, "Let's not talk about this for now, Mr. Han, I'm actually very curious why you and Shanghai Film didn't invest?"

Han Sanping sneered, "An honest man will not accept food given out of pity. The other party's conditions are too arrogant."

"For one thing, domestic investors can only participate in the box office revenue sharing in Greater China."

"What Lao Ren and I cannot accept is that we have to deposit the full amount of funds into an escrow account in advance. Damn it! What do they think of us as, fat sheep?"

Li Chen was speechless for a while, and shook his head and said, "Boss Han, so you let me be the fat sheep!"

"With the box office in Greater China, even with Chenglong and Li Lianjie!"

"How much can I get from the revenue sharing? Am I losing money to gain publicity?"

Han Sanping laughed: "Even though you won't make much money, and you may even lose some, your company has signed artists."

"If you want to promote someone, it shouldn't be a problem to get a role."

Li Chen nodded secretly, this is true.

The white-haired witch is the one Wang Zhonglei requested.

Originally the character of the White-Haired Witch was a male, but it was forcibly changed to a female.

However, when he thought about the kissing scenes and the poor reputation of the film in China, Li Chen rejected it in his heart.

Hollywood producers are much more domineering than domestic directors. If you want to delete or modify the script, that is wishful thinking.

The fact that they were able to find China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group this time was simply an objective requirement of the Hollywood film model.

When they shoot movies, they have long sought to obtain bank loans to finance the filming.

The bank wants to know about the advance sales of the film.

For areas where pre-sales are not possible, they will also assess risks and issue loans on their own.

That’s why we have to find a domestic investor, and China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group are naturally the first choices.

After being rejected by both, they set their sights on Rongchen Films. I guess Li Chen would reject them again.

Then in all likelihood it will be the turn of the big and small kings.

Li Chen figured it all out in an instant.

"Forget it, Mr. Han, thank you for tipping me off in advance. You and Shanghai Film Studio don't want to be fat sheep, and I can't afford to lose this person."

“Without them, my artists would have gone global sooner or later.”

Han Saping smiled and nodded, his eyes full of admiration.

"Okay, if you don't want to vote, then don't vote. But there's one more thing. Don't say I don't take care of you."

Li Chen laughed: "Boss Han, please really take care of me this time. What project did you take care of me every time?"

"What Red Cliff? What a fat sheep!"

Han Sanping made Li Chen laugh: "Does Dream of Red Mansions count as taking care of you?"

"A Dream of Red Mansions?"

Han Sanping nodded and said, "The new version of Dream of Red Mansions will start nationwide casting at the end of August. Let those newcomers from your company and Yifei come."

"As the chief producer, my words still count! Maybe it won't be the roles of Chai and Dai, but it won't be a problem to decide on one or two roles for the Twelve Beauties."

Li Chen is so confused! Old Han is so kind but never does anything good!
Li Chen really wanted to say: Third Master, you should take a rest soon!

A Dream of Red Mansions was filmed into a Dream of Brothel, which is creepy to think about.

The director initially scheduled to be cast, Hu Mei, resigned from the position due to huge disagreements with the producers over casting.

Although he was complaining in his heart, he couldn't slap Old Han in the face.

Li Chen's expression remained unchanged. He nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Han. I'll go back and take a look. I can't just stuff all the people here. That would make things difficult for you."

Han Sanping said with a smile: "You know how to be considerate of others?"

Li Chen ignored him and continued, "Let's not talk about this, Mr. Han. Do you still remember the Olympic-related project I mentioned at the premiere last time?"

Han Sanping immediately became interested: "Of course I remember. Are you going to start the project?"

Li Chen did not comment: "The script has not been written yet, how can we start the project?"

"I mean we can start working on it, and we will announce this project on August 8th."

Han Sanping was very satisfied: "What a good idea! August 8th is the two-year countdown to the Olympics, which is indeed a good time to announce the project."

Han Sanping and Li Chen had the same idea.

"So now I need your help, Director Han. Get the approval of the relevant departments within a week. I have to collect materials and create the script."

Han Sanping nodded decisively: "That's no problem. I've already informed the Olympic Committee about the International Sports Film Week two days ago."

"They were very supportive and complained about your failure to show up at the film week."

"By the way, what sport is it specifically?"

Li Chen smiled mysteriously: "Archery!"

Han Sanping was stunned and thought about it. It seemed that archery had never won a gold medal in the Olympics.

After coming out of China Film Studio, Li Chen called Yang Siwei, explained the matter to him, and then went straight back to the villa.

The next day, Sina Entertainment News.

"The four films produced by Rongchen Films, Ip Man, Love Like a Mountain 2, Chinese Partners, and Painted Skin 2, and the film So Young, co-produced by United Yingyi Entertainment, announced today that they will be released."

As soon as the news was released, it caused an uproar.

Because the release date under the title is really full of blood.

"Father's Love 2" is scheduled to be released on September 9

"So Young" is scheduled to be released on November 11

《叶问》定档2007年1月12号《中国合伙人》定档2007年2月18号

Painted Skin 2 is scheduled to be released on June 2007, 6

谁都清楚华宜出品的《夜宴》，《宝贝计划》，《墨攻》分别定档9月14，9月28和11月23。

可偏偏荣琛影业的《父爱如山2》和《致青春》也定档在9月29和11月24。

He didn't take Huayi seriously at all.

When the project of "Father's Love is Like a Mountain 2" was first launched, the estimated release date was 2007.

Now it has suddenly been changed to this year, and it is also released in such a special time slot when many Huayi films are released.

It's really hard not to think too much.

"Curse of the Golden Flower" is scheduled to be released on December 12, and is sandwiched between "The Warring States", "Youth" and "Ip Man".

The gods are fighting!
Netizens were so excited that they forgot themselves and shouted loudly.

"Fuck, Li Chen is so damn tough, this is the arrival of the king!"

"It's time for Er Wang and Zhang Weiping to greet Li Chen's family!"

"It's over! Li Chen is not giving us any chance to survive. This year's Lunar New Year movie season is already busy, but now there's "City of Pain". This is really bad news!"

"I suspect Leo did it on purpose! Will the release date of City of Pain be changed?"

Compared with netizens who just want to watch the fun and not be afraid of trouble.

The artists of Rongchen Pictures were also confused.

"My "So Young" is going to compete with Brother Hua and Fan Qiaoqiao's "The Warring States". Why do I feel a little nervous?"

"I heard from Xiang Zuo that Bad Genius is also scheduled to be released on October 10th, in order to keep up with the Asian exam schedule."

"The decision of the top management is not something we artists can understand. I feel so sad! And I am the lead actress of The Banquet!"

"It's okay, Sister Xun, Mimi and Tangtang, I definitely won't go to watch The Banquet and The Warring States!"

"Get the hell out of here, little pig! With that little money in your pocket, even if you sell everything you own, it won't affect the box office!"

The QQ group was very lively, and Yang Siwei finally came out to say something.

"You all need to understand that the boss has his reasons for doing this! If the media asks you about this, just play dumb and pretend you don't know."

Inside Huayi’s headquarters building.

Wang Zhonglei, one of the parties involved, was so angry that his face was as gloomy as the Mariana Trench.

Little Cannon's face was dark, and he cursed: "What kind of a thing is he? He doesn't know the rules at all!"

"He really thinks he is the Spielberg of the mainland! He is such a snob!"

Little Cannon's lips were trembling from cursing.

But the more he scolded, the less he could hide his inner lack of confidence.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, the fact was that in just a few years, Li Chen was no longer the newcomer who could give him face at the premiere of "A World Without Thieves".

Now that he doesn't even give Wang Zhonglei face, what is Feng Xiaogang in the other party's eyes!

Wang Zhonglei suppressed his anger and ignored the timid little man. He picked up the phone and called Liu Dehua.

When Liu Dehua saw the incoming call, he smiled bitterly. He really didn't want to answer it, but he had no choice.

"Hua Zai, what does Li Chen mean? Are you the producer and showrunner of "So Young"? Are you just going to watch?"

Liu Dehua sighed: "Don't tell me that. Li Chen is the biggest investor in "So Young". He has to decide the release date. Not to mention me, even Xiang Sheng has no right to say anything."

Wang Zhonglei hung up the phone, but the little cannon kept chattering: "I'm not afraid of him! I don't believe that "The Banquet" will lose to his "Father's Love 2"! "

Wang Zhonglei couldn't help it: "Can you please stop talking? Didn't you see the box office of the first movie?"

The little cannon choked and wanted to refute, but he was at a loss for words for a moment.

Little Cannon could only curse, but Big Cannon Zhang couldn't stand it.

A call was made directly to Han Sanping.

As a result, the two of them had no idea what to say, and Han Saping hung up on him after just a few words.

Han Sanping hung up the phone with an unpleasant expression: "What a jerk! You should let Li Chen teach you a lesson!"

At this moment, Han Saping is particularly looking forward to the arrival of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Fan Qiaoqiao was already very familiar with Li Chen, so as soon as the news was announced, he called Li Chen directly.

On the phone, Fan Qiaoqiao said warmly: "Brother Chen, Brother Hua and I are both the main actors of "The Warring States". You put your "So Young" together with "The Warring States". Are you going to let people live?"

Li Chen took his phone and walked to the French window in his office and said nonchalantly, "Xiao Fan, you need to understand one thing. You are from Huayi, not Rongchen Pictures."

"Your life or death is something that your President Wang should consider!"

Fan Qiaoqiao shook his head and laughed, "Brother Chen, you are really heartless. You just finished filming and you don't recognize me!"

Li Chen laughed and said, "I run a company, not an orphanage. If I talk about feelings with you, your boss will wake up laughing in the middle of the night!"

Fan Qiaoqiao couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "Brother Chen is Brother Chen, okay, Brother Chen doesn't talk to me about feelings, but I will still abide by my obligations. When promoting "Father's Love Is Like a Mountain 2", I know what to do."

The media are like green flies seeing shit.

One after another, they gathered downstairs of New Picture, Huayi and Rongchen Pictures.

The reporter contacted Zhang Dapao, and Zhang Dapao's answer was very interesting.

"The release date is decided by the producers and distributors themselves. China Film Group is indeed fair and just!"

Netizens are happy.

"Is Zhang Weiping implying that Han Sanping is not doing anything?"

"Is this the connotation? Your Chinese language was taught by a physical education teacher, right? He explained it so clearly, but I still don't understand it!"

Han Sanping saw it, but just smiled and ignored Zhang Dapao.

Wang Zhonglei also responded to the media with a smile.

"We have never had any conflicts with Rongchen Pictures. In fact, Huazai told me early on that the release date of "Father's Love 2" might be during the National Day holiday."

"Hua Zai, Director Li and I are all friends. There is no conflict between The Banquet, Baby Project and Father's Love 2. The three films are not about the same subject matter."

Li Chen was also amused when he saw Wang Zhonglei’s reply. He was indeed very Wang Zhonglei.

Yang Siwei also responded to the media on behalf of Rongchen Pictures.

"Starting from this year, all films approved by Rongchen Pictures will announce their release dates in advance. There is no contradiction."

"This is also to boost the mainland film market and give moviegoers more choices."

"Besides, starting from this year, Rongchen Pictures will schedule two movies for the Lunar New Year holiday every year to form a routine."

"In the eyes of Rongchen Pictures, there are no rivals and we will not target anyone."

Yang Siwei's response to the media immediately ignited the enthusiasm of netizens.

"I only remember four words: no rivals! This is the kind of situation that only Dugu Qiubai can achieve!"

"I think these four words are very appropriate! In terms of production, box office, and reputation, is there anyone in China that can compare with Rongchen Pictures?"

"Lao Mouzi may be able to compete in box office, but in terms of production, Lao Mouzi alone cannot do it! His reputation is even more overshadowed by Li Chen."

"Things are about to change! Before the crowning of the king, there will always be blood and gore. I am looking forward to this year's Lunar New Year movie season even more."

(End of this chapter)