Chapter 1488 1490 [Waterloo ratings]

  Shen Xue, the heroine of "Mobile Phone", Feng Xiaogang also arranged for his wife Xu Fan to play the role.

   As for the supporting actress Wu Yue, Feng Xiaogang chose Zhang Jingchu, who graduated from Chinese opera. In 2003, she starred in "Peacock" directed by Gu Changwei, and performed very well.

  After reading the list, Xiang Nan didn't say much, and felt that the arrangement was feasible, so "Mobile Phone" officially started filming.

  …

  In 2004, besides filming "Di Renjie: The Empire of Heaven", Zhang Yimou also directed eight minutes of the closing ceremony of the Athens Olympic Games in China.

But it is a pity that due to the lack of cooperation from Athens, coupled with the fact that the stage was too small and there was too little time, many wonderful programs could not be presented. They just performed kung fu, Beijing opera and folk music, which caused Zhang Yimou to be scolded after returning to China. Voices.

  From the leaders to the people, everyone was dissatisfied, thinking that Zhang Yimou failed to seize the opportunity, failed to direct this performance, and lost face to the people of the country.

   But in fact, judging from the reaction on the spot, the audience still bought it. However, the domestic criticism made Zhang Yimou almost depressed for a while, and he didn't know how to do it well.

  Just like the last "Hero", the global box office reached 170 million US dollars, setting a box office record in the history of domestic films.

   Moreover, it has won numerous awards internationally, such as the Berlin Film Festival, Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Bauhinia Award, Golden Rooster Award, Hundred Flowers Award, American Film Critics Association Award... and won more than a dozen trophies.

   From the awards to the box office, it can be seen that his film is extremely successful. But helplessly, there is a lot of criticism in the country, and the wave of opposition is louder and louder.

  If it is said that this movie is really bad and loses both box office and awards, he will admit it. The key box office and awards are good, and he is scolded like this, so he doesn't know what to do.

  …

  Xiang Nan knew what was going on in his mind, so he went to the crew to comfort him.

"Director Zhang, there's no need to be like this. You can listen to the opinions of the outside world if you want, and forget it if you don't want to." He said with a smile, "We all know the story of the father and son carrying the donkey. If you want to do things according to other people's ideas, then it's true." It's a mess.

When I was writing novels before, people would always write to me, telling me that the story should develop in this way, that way, and where was the writing wrong... In those years, I collected a sack of sacks, and I could collect them every year Two or three rooms.

   But so what, I don't listen to anything. Because they are all outsiders, they are on the sidelines and don't understand the situation at all. Eight minutes is enough to sing two songs, how much rich content can it show?

   What's more, our China has a long history of 5,000 years and a rich culture. There are so many things to say about any one. A bowl of fried noodles can last three days. In eight minutes, it is not bad to be able to show three things.

  Director Zhang, you must not be influenced by the outside world. In my opinion, you have done a good job. Those people criticize you for nothing more than standing up and talking without back pain. If you ignore them, you will lose. "

  Hearing Xiang Nan's words of advice, Zhang Yimou was very moved.

  To be honest, Xiang Nan is really a good boss. Helped him, carried him, guided him all these years. He has today's grades, and he gets half of the military medals.

  Especially the boss of such a big family, the richest man in Chinese, knew that he was wronged in his heart, and even came to comfort him. This thought alone is enough to make him grateful.

   "Professor Cheng, I understand, thank you." Zhang Yimou said emotionally, "Don't worry, with your words, I will definitely come out."

   "Okay." Xiang Nan nodded.

  …

  In the autumn of 2004, "Blood Romance", directed by Zhao Baogang and starring Liu Ye and Che Yun, was officially launched. When the TV series was launched, it achieved very good ratings.

   On the one hand, Zhong Yuemin is a charming character, affectionate and unrestrained, so he has won the love of many audiences.

   On the one hand, the plot of this TV series is also very good, with both youthful frivolity and vicissitudes of life, passion and romance coexisting, dangerous and exciting, so it is very popular.

   This drama also made Liu Ye truly a household name on TV.

Before that, although he was nominated for the Golden Rooster Award for "That Mountain, That Man, That Dog", won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress for "Lan Yu", and played the villain Long Xiaoyu in "What Can I Save You, My Lover" , gained some popularity.

   But the influence of movies in the mainland is limited. Even a top movie star like Ge You may not be as famous in the mainland as the familiar face of the Spring Festival Gala.

   So until now, Liu Ye has really become popular.

  As for Che Yun, he became even more popular. She already became popular with "The Family of Gold Fans" last year, and this year she made two films in a row. A "Bloody Romance" and a "Legend of the Condor Heroes" that is in post-production are destined to be her big year.

  …

  After the launch of "Blood Romance", "This Life of Me", directed and starring Zhang Guoli, starring Deng Jie, Liu Zi, He Bing, Li Chengru, etc., was launched.

  This TV series is Zhang Guoli's transformational work. He is tired of filming emperors and generals, so he filmed wimpy little people. In fact, his acting skills are really good. Fu Hai, a small character, is played by him in every detail and vividly.

   It's a pity that the plot of "This Life of Mine" is a bit abusive.

  As the protagonist, Fuhai’s career didn’t improve at first, he spent his whole life as a stinky foot patrol, and his love was not satisfactory. His wife ran away with his brothers, and finally got a girl named Rui, who was also killed in the end...

   Such a cruel drama, if it is made into a movie, it will definitely look good. But a TV series made into 20 episodes is a bit unbearable. No one likes to seek self-abuse.

   Therefore, "This Life of Mine" has a good reputation, but the ratings are much worse. It is probably the one with the worst ratings among the TV series made by Kylin Films.

   This also made Zhang Guoli blame himself very much, feeling that he was sorry for Xiang Nan.

  …

   "Professor Cheng, this matter is my responsibility. I shouldn't go my own way and make such a TV series." Zhang Guoli apologized to Xiang Nan.

"It's nothing serious, it's just that the ratings are a bit low, there's nothing to make a fuss about. I'm a writer, and I can't guarantee that every book I have can sell well and get a lot of praise." Xiang Nan waved his hand and smiled,

   "Besides, I watched your TV series, it was pretty good, and you acted well. To be honest, in Fu Hai, I didn't see Ji Xiaolan and Lord Kangxi at all, it was just two people."

   "Professor Cheng, thank you." Zhang Guoli said gratefully. Hearing what he said, he felt much better.

"Actually, you don't have to care too much about the ratings." Xiang Nan smiled again, "I care about the ratings. Whenever I make a final decision on a TV series, I will be responsible for the ratings. Whether it goes up or down, it pays or loses." Earn, I am watching. You just need to make a good show. If the ratings are good or bad, I won’t look for you. But if the series is not well shot, and the audience scolds, I will look for you.”

   "Yes." Zhang Guoli nodded upon hearing this.

  (end of this chapter)