Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 220 Script and Settlement

In October, Beijing is gradually becoming more autumnal.

After returning from Hong Kong, Fu Yibai had some rare free time.

The post-production of "The Witch" was handed over to the editing team. He only needed to go to the rough cut twice a week and offer some suggestions for improvement.

After the script for "You Are the Apple of My Eye" was handed to Wang Peng, the entire production department sprang into action.

Location scouting, assembling the costume and props team, scheduling the shooting...

Everything is progressing smoothly.

One afternoon in late October, Fu Yibai was playing the beta version of League of Legends in his office.

Liu Yongqiang just sent me the latest version of the client, which expands the number of heroes to forty-two and optimizes the map effects again.

The Ashe archer on the screen was laning against her opponent when her phone, which was on the table, vibrated.

He glanced at the caller ID and answered.

"Chairman Han."

"Yi Bai, what are you busy with?"

Han Shanping's voice came through the receiver, carrying his usual calm and warm tone.

"I wasn't busy with anything at the company."

And you?

"I just came from the General Administration."

I just finished a meeting and saw the news about your new project, so I gave you a call.

Fu Yibai chuckled, muted the game, and leaned back in his chair.

"Chairman Han is certainly well-informed."

"Of course not."

"Who in the industry isn't eyeing your project, Director Fu?"

Han Shanping paused, his tone slightly teasing.

"I heard you've made another teen romance film?"

Is the female lead Liu Yifei?

"Are you planning to promote all the good-looking actresses in the industry?"

"What you're saying, Mr. Han? I don't just look at people's faces when I'm casting."

"Hahaha.

But the leading ladies in the movies you've made in recent years have all been more beautiful than the last.

Fu Yibai didn't respond to that question, but instead asked another one.

"When Chairman Han called, it wasn't just to tease me, was it?"

Han Shanping chuckled, his tone becoming more serious.

"Yi Bai, to be honest, what are your plans for next year?"

We can't always be so petty and frivolous in praising women.

This low budget is hardly befitting of someone of your status, Director Fu.

really.

Fu Yibai guessed that Han Shanping's call was to inquire about the project.

Old Han has made a lot of money investing in big-budget productions following in his footsteps over the past few years, and is now becoming increasingly obsessed with them.

Fu Yibai thought about it.

"There is indeed a big project to be launched next year, but it's not convenient to talk about it now."

"When the time is right, inform President Han immediately."

"So mysterious."

Okay, I'll wait.

You're busy, I won't bother you anymore.

Goodbye, Mr. Han.

After hanging up the phone, Fu Yibai put his phone on the table and looked back at the computer screen.

The game is over.

His Frost Archer was killed by the enemy assassin, and his base was destroyed.

"Tsk."

He turned off the game, leaned back in his chair, and several things were on his mind.

Han Shanping's promotion to chairman of China Film Group is a good thing for Chenxi.

The two have maintained a good working relationship over the past few years, and with this relationship in place, future project approvals and co-production projects will proceed much more smoothly.

As for the major projects next year...

"System, redeem the Pacific Rim series script."

[Ding! Exchange successful, consuming 6000 Influence Points.]

[Remaining Influence Points: 8000]

"System, settle accounts for 'Lost in Thailand' and 'The Hunt'."

[Ding! The host requests settlement for the main sponsored works "Lost in Thailand" and "The Hunt"]

[System settlement in progress...]

[Based on the current influence of the works "Lost in Thailand" and "The Hunt" (a comprehensive assessment including box office performance, media reviews, social buzz, and industry recognition)...]

[Settlement complete! Host has gained 37000 Influence Points.]

Current total points: 45000.

Looking at the three newly redeemed scripts on the table, Fu Yibai stretched contentedly.

After working on films like "Painted Skin" and "Gravity", Dawn's special effects team is now considered quite mature.

However, the special effects in "Painted Skin" and "Gravity" were not particularly extensive, so Fu Yibai planned to start a large-scale production with high special effects to further hone his skills.

If the Dawn visual effects team can successfully complete the production of "Pacific Rim," their technical level will be among the world's top standards.

At that time, it will not only be able to meet its own project needs, but also take on orders from other domestic companies, becoming a new profit growth point.

"Mr. Wang, come to my office for a moment."

"Coming right away."

Soon, there was a knock on the office door.

"Enter."

"Mr. Fu, you wanted to see me?"

"Here, take these three scripts and register them."

The company can start preparations after the New Year.

"I can start filming when I get back from Los Angeles next year."

"Pacific Rim?"

Wang Peng took the script and flipped through it.

"Mech vs. Monsters".

A special effects blockbuster?

"Yes, Dawn Pictures owns 50% of this project, and Franchise Pictures keeps 10%, they are responsible for global distribution."

"For the remaining 40%, you and General Manager Zhao should negotiate with China Film Group and Wanda Group to see how much they are willing to take."

The reason Fu Yibai brought Wanda along this time is mainly because Wanda's cinema chain expansion has been very rapid in the past two years, and its market share has reached about 15%.

By bringing them on board, we can secure screenings for "Pacific Rim" and leverage their commercial real estate resources to provide more channels for the film's offline promotion and distribution.

Moreover, Wanda has maintained a good relationship with Chenxi for the past two years, and Chenxi's films have received a high number of screenings, so Fu Yibai plans to reciprocate.

"Understood, I will communicate with General Manager Zhao."

"Hmm, how's the preparation for 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' going?"

"The male lead audition is this Saturday. Mr. Fu, would you like to come?"

"Um……

Look, we're just idling around anyway.

"Alright, that's all. Go on with your work."

"OK."

Wang Peng left with the script in his hand.