mijobooks Chapter 1155
Chapter 1155
Chapter 1155
The naming fee for the two variety shows "Crossover Actor" and "Ordinary Courage" quickly spread in the circle. While the colleagues were surprised, they were even more envious.
Even TV stations and producers who have produced popular variety shows are all drooling with greed, imagining that one day their variety shows can get such a high naming fee.
Who doesn't love money?
It stands to reason that for such an important program, the chief director should do it himself to avoid any problems in the program.
However, it is not.
Xu Jie only showed his face once at the artist meeting at the beginning, and then handed over the work to others, while he locked himself in the office and continued to revise the new script "Hot Spot".
Although the title fee of "Crossover Actor" is indeed a lot, in his opinion, the new script is far more important than variety shows.
Firstly, "Crossover Actor" has a fixed team and a fixed model, making it very easy to make. Second, the heroine of the movie is Su Yun, and he himself has high hopes for this movie. How dare he not be careful?
After another month of revisions, the script of the movie "Hot Spot" was finally completely completed.
At the same time, the recording of the first episode of the fifth season of "Crossover Actor" also started. Xu Jie just said a few words to all the staff and artists symbolically, and then hurriedly left the recording site to find The great director Liu Yulin discussed the filming.
The place agreed by the two was in a teahouse.
When Xu Jie came to the teahouse, Liu Yulin had already arrived.
After the two sat down, they went straight to the topic.
"Director Liu, this is the final draft." Xu Jie took out a stack of thick printing paper from his bag and handed it to the other party.
"Mr. Xu, drink your tea first, and I'll read it again." Liu Yulin first poured a cup of tea for the other party, then took the script and read it.
Because I watched it once before, I watched it faster this time, and finished it in an hour.
At this moment, he was amazed besides amazed.
When he saw the first draft last time, he felt that it was already very good. Unexpectedly, after more than two months of revision, the script has been greatly improved in terms of plot and depth.
In a word: the wait of more than two months is totally worth it.
"Mr. Xu, after I left from you last time, I started to set up a film crew. Now except for the actors, other staff members are in place and can join the crew at any time. I don't know when you plan to start the filming? Is there a suitable candidate for the role in it?" Liu Yulin asked anxiously.
Such a good script, such a good story, even if Xu Jie is not in a hurry, he is still in a hurry.
"The heroine is Su Yun. I haven't considered other roles yet." After hearing this, Xu Jie said, "Director Liu, you have worked with many actors, and you have read the script. Do you have any suggestions for the characters?"
"Mr. Xu, I can recommend a few actors to you, but if I invite them now, I'm worried that they won't be available." Liu Yulin thought for a while and said.
Famous actors are usually scheduled for half a year, or even a year later. If you want to use it now, you can't find it.
Of course, unknown actors, or some out-of-date actors are excluded.
"It's okay, you give me the list and I'll talk about it." Xu Jie didn't care.
In his opinion, this is a trivial matter, a phone call can handle it, if a phone call can't handle it, then use a case of wine to handle it, and then it depends on who will accompany him to the hospital.
Liu Yulin was taken aback, thinking: Does the other party have a solution?
But if you think about it carefully, the other party's identity and background are here, maybe you can really invite him.
"it is good."
Liu Yulin took out a pen and paper, and began to write "swish, swish, swish".
In fact, during the waiting period of more than two months, he began to look for actors for the roles in the script, but the main actors are usually arranged by investors, and the screenwriter is Xu Jie, so he didn't take the initiative to say it.
Now that the other party has no idea, he no longer hides it.
Soon, a row of names appeared on the paper.
While drinking tea, Xu Jie looked at the names written by Director Liu. They were all very well-known actors, some first-tier and some second-tier, and he even saw the name of an actor in it.
Needless to say, these actors are really similar to the characters.
As expected of a great director, his eyes are poisonous!
After Liu Yulin finished writing, he handed over the list.
To be honest, he was a little embarrassed, because the actors in this role list were all high-quality actors, if they were all invited, the salary alone would cost a lot.
correct!
He suddenly thought of something, and tentatively asked in a low voice, "Mr. Xu, what is the budget for the movie "Hot Spot"?"
As a director, only by knowing how much is the budget can you allocate it reasonably, otherwise, halfway through the filming, the money will be spent, how will you explain to the investors?
"Two hundred million." Xu Jie said after hearing this.
During the Spring Festival, he made a simple budget for the movie "Hot Spot". Under normal circumstances, [-] million yuan is enough, but in order to avoid budget overruns, he also set aside [-] million yuan for emergencies.
Of course, the movie starring my wife can't be simple.
Liu Yulin thought about it, and the [-] million is somewhat tight. If it is compressed in some aspects, it should still be enough.
Like actors.
If the actor's coffee position is lowered by one level, [-] million will be no problem at all.
Xu Jie ignored what Director Liu was thinking, took out his mobile phone from his pocket, took a photo of the list, and then sent it to the vice president Wang Wen, asking the other party to investigate and send him the contact information of these celebrities.
"I will give the actors a month to familiarize themselves with the script and characters, and the filming will officially start in May." Xu Jie said to Liu Yulin.
His goal is to complete all the shooting work within this year, and then spend a few months in post-production, and release it in the summer or National Day next year.
Liu Yulin's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he thought: The filming is finally about to start.
One month is not much, but it is enough.
The two chatted about the script for a long time, and they didn't leave the teahouse until evening.
Xu Jie did not return to the company, but chose to go home directly.
When he was about to get home, he received a WeChat message from Wang Wen. The other party had completed the work he had explained before and sent all the contact information he wanted.
The car drove slowly into the gate of the community, and stopped at the gate of the house not long after.
Xu Jie got out of the car while carrying his bag, and broadcast to one of the artists according to the mobile phone number Wang Wen sent.
"Beep... beep... click!"
The phone is connected quickly.
"Hello, is this Wu Fan?" Xu Jie asked, and then took out the key from his pocket to open the door.
"You are……?"
The other party was very cautious, and did not answer immediately, but returned to ask.
Celebrities often receive calls from unfamiliar numbers, some from fans, some from directors, and some from business parties. In order to avoid harassment and not delay work, we can only pay special attention.
As soon as Xu Jie heard the other party's question, he knew that he must have found the wrong person, so he introduced himself: "I am Xu Jie."
what?
Upon hearing the name Xu Jie, the person on the other side of the phone froze immediately.
In the entire entertainment circle, there is only one Xu Jie who is well known to everyone, and that is the general manager of Jingshi Culture.
It's just that he didn't have much contact with Mr. Xu, so why did the other party suddenly call him?
"Hello Mr. Xu, may I ask why you are looking for me?" Wu Fan asked suspiciously, with humility revealed in his words.
The other party is a bigwig in the entertainment circle, he dare not be presumptuous in front of the other party.
"A good thing is going to hit you on the head. I wonder if you are afraid of pain?" Xu Jie asked with a smile.
He opened the door, walked into the house, and saw Su Yun walking towards him. He pointed to the mobile phone, and then handed the script in the briefcase to the other party. Su Yun nodded after taking it, and turned to take it to the living room to read.
Wu Fan was slightly taken aback.
good thing?
Hit on the head?
After being stunned for a while, he quickly understood what Mr. Xu meant.
The other party wanted to find him for business.
Whether as a person or as an actor, as long as it is a good thing, so what if it hurts a little?
"President Xu, I'm not afraid of pain, what do you think?"
Wu Fan was very happy.
It is his honor to be able to cooperate with Mr. Xu. Among the artists in the industry, who would not want to cooperate with Mr. Xu?
"I have a movie project in my hand, and it will be officially launched in a month. I will be the scriptwriter, Liu Yulin will be the director, and Su Yun will be the heroine. Now everything is ready, but there is a lack of a male lead. Director Liu Yulin recommends you to me, no Do you know if you have time?" Xu Jie asked while taking off his coat.
Oh?
Wu Fan's eyes lit up when he heard it.
Xu is always the best screenwriter in the circle, Liu Yulin is a well-known director in the circle, and Su Yun is the hottest actress at the moment. How could such a movie lineup not be popular?
only……
His schedule for this year is already full, and he really can't spare a lot of time to shoot a movie. If he is attending a gala or something, he may still be able to spare a little time.
Ugh!
Pity!
"Mr. Xu, thank you and Director Liu. To be honest, I really want to act in your movie, but I have an acting contract this year. I really can't get away from a variety show and a movie..." Wu Fan said in After saying this, he was reluctant to give up just like that, so he tentatively added, "It would be great if we could start the machine next year."
The implication: I have a schedule next year, if you are willing to wait for me, I will definitely act.
Of course Xu Jie understood what Wu Fan meant, but how could he change the whole filming plan because of one person?The other party is not his wife.
In fact, he also knew that if he was in such a hurry to find actors, he would definitely not be able to find first-line actors, because the jobs of first-line actors were usually very full. Director Liu had reminded him of this before.
But it's obviously not his style to just give up like this.
"What job do you have for the past three months?" Xu Jie asked.
For the role of the other party, three months is enough, and it is not even necessary. After all, it is a movie with a heroine. Even if the other party is a male lead, there are not many scenes.
"I'm currently recording a variety show, which will end in mid-May, and then I will go directly to filming." Wu Fan said truthfully.
Xu Jie frowned slightly.
two jobs?
This means that he owes two favors.
Substitution?
Since Director Liu Yulin felt it was appropriate, it seemed that it would not be a good idea to replace someone.
And finding someone temporarily is the same as finding anyone.
He thought for a while and said, "Where is the variety show? Whose movie?"
Wu Fan seemed to have guessed what the other party was going to do, and quickly said, "The variety show is produced by Huxiang Satellite TV, the film is directed by Yu Ze, and the main investors are Huabo Film and Television and Brilliant Culture."
"Well, I see."
After Xu Jie finished speaking, he hung up the phone.
Wu Fan stared blankly at the phone, and after a while a smile appeared on his face. He believed that with Mr. Xu's power, he would definitely be able to convince Huxiang Satellite TV, Huabo Film and Television and Splendid Culture.
Xu Jie changed his clothes and called Dong Xiaoli, the person in charge of Huxiang Satellite TV, while going downstairs.
The call was connected quickly, but before he could speak, the other party spoke first.
"Mr. Xu, did the recording of today's program go well?" Dong Xiaoli asked.
Today is the recording day of the first episode of the fifth season of "Crossover Actor". As a partner, she is naturally very concerned.
"It's going very well, and Editor Dong must watch it when the time comes." Xu Jie said with a smile, "By the way, I have something on my side, and I need to trouble Editor Dong."
"Oh? What's the matter?" Dong Xiaoli asked curiously. She had never seen the other party ask for help.
"It's like this. I'm planning to shoot a movie. The director recommended Wu Fan to play the leading role. I heard that Wu Fan is shooting a variety show on your Huxiang Satellite TV. It won't end until mid-May. I wonder if Editor Dong can help me out. Busy, or shoot Wu Fan's part first, or hurry up the shooting progress of this variety show." Xu Jie said.
"Oh." Dong Xiaoli nodded understandingly. This was not a difficult task for her, so she asked, "When will your film start?"
"May."
"Mr. Xu, don't worry, I will speed up the progress of the variety show and promise to hand Wu Fan into your hands before May."
Only half a month in advance, as long as the plan is good, it is not a problem at all.
"Thank you, Editor-in-Chief Dong, I knew that Editor-in-Chief Dong was the most righteous." Xu Jie said with a smile.
"Mr. Xu is polite." Dong Xiaoli said.
The other party awarded all the championships of the last season of "Crossover Actors" to her people. Now that this is a small favor, how can she be ashamed not to help?
This can be regarded as giving me a peach in return.
Xu Jie said a few more polite words to the other party, then hung up the phone, and then called the director Yu Ze.
The other party is not only a first-line director in China, but also a director in the Beijing circle. He thinks this should not be difficult.
Soon, the phone was connected.
"Excuse me, is it Director Yu Ze Yu?"
"You are……?"
"I'm Xu Jie from Jingshi Culture." Xu Jie reported himself.
"Mr. Xu? Hello, hello." Yu Ze said quickly, and at the same time he was very surprised.
"Director Yu, I heard that your new movie will start shooting in mid-May? Coincidentally, my new movie will start shooting in May, and the leading actor is tentatively scheduled to be Wu Fan, but I heard that Wu Fan is already with you. Signed a performance agreement? I don’t know if Director Yu can be an adult, but give Wu Fan to me for two months? I will definitely pay you back in July.” Xu Jie cut to the chase and stated his purpose directly.
what?
Yu Ze was dumbfounded.
This, is this trying to rob people?
You must know that he has already scheduled the start time of this movie as early as last year. During this period, the film crew is actively preparing in all aspects. If the time is moved back two months, it will affect the shooting plan of the entire film crew. Actors' schedules will also be affected.
He wanted to refuse, but when he thought that the other party was the general manager of Jingshi Culture and the Beijing TV Station behind him, his heart suddenly became weak, and he dared not refuse at all.
He thought for a while, and had no choice but to say: "Mr. Xu, I'm fine, but I'm just a director. I don't care about delaying the shooting. Why don't you ask the producer?"
He chose to hand over this difficult problem to others, and even if he took the blame, it would not be his turn.
"Who is the producer?" Xu Jie asked.
"Luo Ziqiang, the general manager of Huabo Films." Yu Ze said.
"What's his mobile phone number?" Xu Jie asked again.
Yu Ze answered truthfully.
Xu Jie said goodbye, and called Luo Ziqiang again. After the call was connected, he said, "Is this Mr. Luo from Huabo Pictures? I'm Xu Jie from Jingshi Culture."
"Mr. Xu?" Luo Ziqiang was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect the other party to have his mobile phone number, let alone call him, "Mr. Xu, what do you do?"
"It's like this..." Xu Jie repeated what he said to Ze before.
As Luo Ziqiang listened, a troubled expression appeared on his face.
To be honest, he can't borrow people, but the question is, is it easy for him to say no?
Who is the other party?
People from Beijing TV Station.
Huabo Films is in the Beijing circle. If you offend this person, do you still want to hang around in the Beijing circle in the future?
He knew clearly about Zhou Yuanqing being expelled from the capital.
So this face, can he not give it?
"So it's about this matter. Since Mr. Xu wants to use it, then hold on to Mr. Xu first, and I can postpone it." Luo Ziqiang pretended to be magnanimous.
It is better to have a powerful friend than to offend a powerful enemy, so that you can get along better in the entertainment industry.
"Thank you, Mr. Luo."
Next, Xu Jie called other artists.
Everyone's situation is basically the same as Wu Fan's, and most of them have jobs, so he can only continue to make calls one by one.
Fortunately, he has enough face, and everyone who received his call gave him face, so the communication process was smooth, and the leading actors were settled quickly.
"Honey, get ready, start the machine in May!" Xu Jie came to Su Yun's side and put his arms around Su Yun.
"Always be prepared." Su Yun said after hearing this.
In fact, for her husband's movie, she has not accepted a new script for years.
Of course, this is not only for her husband, but also for herself. After all, in today's film and television market, her husband's screenwriting ability is top-notch. Even if she accepts other scripts, the quality may not be better than her husband's.
Therefore, instead of accepting other scripts, it is better to wait for her husband's script. For her, the salary is not important, but the story is important. As long as the story is good, the salary does not matter.
What she needs now is not money, but a movie to prove herself.
A movie that could get her an award!
……
(End of this chapter)