Chapter 170 Gemini

Putting Fan Qiaoqiao's affairs aside, Li Chen devoted himself to the post-production of "The Thieves".

Warner is very anxious about the New Line matter.

Li Chen handed the negotiation with Warner to Tim, who knew Chi You's bottom line.

After more than half a month of tug-of-war, the two sides signed a contract after "The Golden Compass" was released.

If Chiyou Pictures takes over New Line, it will have to sell no less than 25% of its shares to Warner.

Moreover, if Chiyou Pictures goes public in the future, Warner's shares cannot be diluted.

Old Shay from New Line couldn’t have dreamed of this.

The situation he wanted to see, where two tigers competed for the price, did not happen.

Tim was in charge of the subsequent soundtrack and editing of "The Thieves".

Li Chen and Liu Yifei boarded the flight back home.

"So Young" has already started its roadshow in major cities across the country.

The most popular among all the leading actors is not Pan Yueming, the mainland actor who plays Chen Xiaozheng.

Nor is it Yang Mi, the Little East Evil who plays Zheng Wei.

It’s not Jingtian, the sweet-looking girl who plays the school beauty.

Instead, it was Hu Ge who played the second male lead Lin Jing.

Even if all of them were added together, they wouldn't be as popular as Hu Ge alone.

At the same time, Zhang Manyu also added fuel to the fire of "So Young".

Southern Weekly News

"Zhang Manyu confirmed in an interview that the next movie will start shooting next year, but it will not be Chen Kexin's The Assassin and Jia Zhangke's duet."

“She was not in a position to reveal the specific subject matter and content, but she told the media that it was a very challenging role.”

"The director is Li Chen, as everyone guessed, and the producer is Hua Zai, the producer of So Young."

When accepting an exclusive interview with Hong Kong media person Liu Tianlan in Hong Kong Island.

Zhang Manyu admitted that she now considers the excellent quality of the film more when accepting a role.

Try not to repeat previous roles.

He completely refuses any film that comes to him simply because of his fame and market value.

As soon as the news was released, Zhang Manyu's fans went crazy with joy.

"Maggie chose Li Chen, so it's probably another award-winning film. It will start shooting next year. It won't be shot in Venice, right?"

"Li Chen wants to win the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award for Maggie. I will keep him as a gift at home, and I will never break my promise!"

"Will this movie be the one to compete for the Oscar in Hong Kong next year? Produced by Andy Lau, it will definitely not pass the censorship!"

Netizens from the mainland also joined in the fun.

"If Zhang Manyu wins the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival, she will be the best actress in the world."

"There is nothing wrong with Zhang Manyu choosing Leo. Whether it is Chen Kexin or Jia Zhangke, they will be defeated by Leo in terms of scripts, awards, and box office!"

"Leo doesn't think highly of the prospects of The Banquet and Curse of the Golden Flower for Oscars. He will take part in it himself next year!"

"It's better to go through Hong Kong Island. It's a roundabout way to save the country. After all, there are not so many rules and regulations."

Hong Kong Island's Academy Awards chairman Wen Jun and vice chairman Chen Jiashang also expressed their expectation that the film will be able to compete for Hong Kong Island's Oscar-winning films next year.

The media called Ying Yi Entertainment one after another, but the person in charge of Ying Yi Entertainment only told the media that the matter was true.

The specific subject matter and content must remain confidential.

However, a piece of news was also revealed, in addition to the male and female leading actors.

All other supporting roles will be selected from Hong Kong artists, which is also to make the film have a better fit.

Faced with the fierce media bombardment, Yang Siwei simply responded.

"Everyone can pay attention to Rongchen Pictures' film schedule for next month."

Huo Wenxi also contacted Yang Siwei as soon as possible.

"Siwei, should we put the play we agreed on before on the agenda?"

Yang Siwei responded calmly: "Sister Mani, don't worry, Rongchen Pictures will not break its promise."

"The film list planned for early next month will include "Father's Love Continued"!"

Huo Wenxi was relieved and smiled again, "Siwei, do we have a chance to participate in the play starring Director Li and Maggie?"

Yang Siwei laughed and said, "Sister Mani, I can't make the decision on this matter."

Huo Wenxi didn't bother to argue any further: "Well, Director Li will be returning home soon, right?"

"It's almost landing now." Yang Siwei said with a smile.

Li Chen and Liu Yifei had just landed and they quickly left through the VIP channel.

As soon as he got in the car, Li Chen's phone rang.

"Boss Han, did you install a tracker on me? I just landed and you called me."

Han Sanping sneered: "Do you think you are still the unknown college student a few years ago?" "As soon as you got on the plane from Hollywood, everyone in China knew about it."

Liu Yifei was flipping through a magazine in the car.

Seeing the newly-crowned first-time Golden Eagle Goddess Sun Li, he pointed at Li Chen who answered the phone.

The meaning is self-evident: "You lost my Golden Eagle Goddess."

But in fact, Liu Yifei didn't care at all.

In Li Chen's words, what value does the Golden Eagle Goddess have?

It's not as high-end and classy as the halo of Bai Yueguang.

What's more, the most popular people that night were not the actors, but two-time Super Girl champions Li Yuchun and Shang Wenjie.

"Come to Zhongying when you come back. I'll wait for you."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without further ado.

Li Chen was stunned, thinking to himself: "Why does it feel like Old Han is getting more and more assertive?

"Could it be that Old Han has been promoted to deputy position?"

The more Li Chen thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Sure enough, when Li Chen met Han Saping in the China Film Office, he clearly felt that Han Saping's aura had become more domineering.

As soon as Li Chen came in, he smiled and said, "Boss Han, what do you want me to do in such a hurry?"

Han Sanping stood up and glared at Li Chen unhappily.

"I dare not. How dare I tell you to delete a post and you won't do anything."

Li Chen laughed and sat down with Han Saping.

"Boss Han, this is not my fault."

Han Sanping snorted: "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

"What's going on with Zhang Manyu's drama? Is it because the subject matter won't be accepted in mainland China?"

Li Chen was also dissatisfied with him: "Yes, the story does not fit the domestic situation, so it can only be filmed in Hong Kong Island."

Han Sanping nodded and said, "Are you interested in investing in Lao Chen's Mei Lanfang?"

Li Chen looked at Han Sanping in surprise and said, "Forget it."

Han Sanping looked at him with a clear gaze: "Don't look at me like that. For this kind of biographical subject that promotes traditional culture, China Film will support it even if it loses money."

Li Chen gave Lao Han a thumbs up in his heart.

But Han Sanping's next words made Li Chen laugh and cry.

"Come down and send me a list of your company's films for next year, and I'll choose a few!"

Li Chen looked at Han Sanping and couldn't help laughing: "Boss Han, are you planning to get the money you lost to Chen Kaige back from me?"

“No wonder he didn’t even blink when talking about investing in Mei Lanfang.”

Han Sanping smiled domineeringly and said, "Why, I always show you the schedule of China Film Group and let you choose for yourself."

"It's a courtesy to return the favor. Shouldn't you bring your company's film list to let me choose from?"

Li Chen gave Han Sanping a thumbs up and said, "Okay, Mr. Han, you are justified in robbing. I'm convinced. I'll send it to you later."

Han Sanping couldn't help but laugh: "That's right!"

When Li Chen left China Film Corporation, Han Sanping's secretary confirmed his guess.

Sure enough, once he stepped into the main hall, the way he spoke was different.

The next day, Li Chen returned to the company.

Today is the selection of the top 100 child actors for "Draw the Bow, Dad".

Wu Bin handed Li Chen the list of one hundred young actors selected from across the country.

Li Chen took a quick glance and saw two familiar names.

One is Di Lieba who is on the list of candidates for sister.

One is Hazikezi, who is on my sister’s shortlist.

Li Chen looked carefully again, but did not find another person as famous as Dilraba Dilmurat, Guli Nazha.

I don’t know what 14-year-old Dilraba Dilmurat and 10-year-old Hazikezi are like.

The photo in the profile is just a half-length photo.

With curiosity, Li Chen met the little girl in Conference Room 1.

Di Lieba wore a white dress today, with her long hair draped over her shoulders, looking timid.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw the familiar face of Li Chen sitting in the middle, and I didn't dare to look at him any more.

Li Chen nodded secretly in his heart, one thing was certain.

The girl is naturally beautiful and at least she hasn't had any plastic surgery.

(End of this chapter)