Chapter 151: Response and Brother Xiao Ming Joins
Although the "Red Cliff" project has only produced a framework, the relevant news has spread like wildfire in the circle.

With several industry giants investing in the film and Zhang Yimou or Liu Zhou directing, the aura of a blockbuster is already in the air.

What’s more, this time it may be a joint investment by several large companies, which makes it feel even more unusual.

Needless to say, the actors in the circle are all desperately trying to find connections to see if they can get a chance to participate.

Some other production companies may be better informed and already know some of the specific details.

For example, the Wang brothers of Huayi, Wang Zhongjun was talking on the phone with Han Shanping at this time.

"Boss Han, I heard you guys have a big project?

Yes, I think Huayi can also contribute, no matter how much investment is needed.

Already decided? Can't you give me a share?

Well, then Mr. Han, don’t forget Huayi next time you have a big project!"

After hanging up the phone, the smile on Wang Zhongjun's face immediately disappeared, replaced by a gloomy look.

"Brother, Han Shanping refused?"

"Yes, a very straightforward rejection!"

"When did they get together? Why was there no news before?"

"This is also what I am confused about, but this is just a small matter. I am worried that if this continues, our Huayi will soon be marginalized."

Wang Zhongjun was originally quite satisfied with Huayi's development.

Not only does it have many well-known artists, it also has the ace director Feng Kuzi.

Although he lost to Liu Zhou several times, he is also the best-selling director after Zhang Yimou and Liu Zhou.

Coupled with several other projects and the recruitment of Zhang Da Hu Zi this year, Huayi's development can be described as thriving.

Although Zhang Yimou and Liu Zhou are very capable, they are the only ones in their companies, so their development is very limited.

But now the situation seems to be wrong. Huayi seems to have little presence in the eyes of industry giants.

For the ambitious Wang Zhongjun, this fact is a little hard to accept.

“Zhonglei, after Feng Kuzi finishes filming A World Without Thieves, he must shoot a costume movie!
Also, strengthen the relationship with directors in Hong Kong, and if there are big projects, try to get them even if you have to give up a little more profit."

Seeing other companies releasing blockbusters one after another, Wang Zhongjun has long been jealous.

Now he feels that the reason why Huayi is not taken seriously is that it has not proved itself in blockbuster films.

He would never allow such a thing to happen.

It’s just a blockbuster, Huayi is not short of money!

The news of these collaborations not only interested Huayi, but also some powerful production companies.

Not only Emperor Entertainment Group, but also Media Asia and Hong Kong Xiang's Yongsheng also contacted several people in a roundabout way, but they were all rejected.

Five investors are already a lot, and if there were more, the pie would not be big enough to share.

Not only that, even Bona, which had been established for less than two years, excitedly found his old superior Han Shanping to see if he could get involved.

But Han Shanping confronted Liu Zhou directly:

"Don't you have any idea of ​​your own abilities?"

Let Yu Dong cover his face and leave!

"Boss Han, was it Wang Zhongjun from Huayi who contacted you?"

"Yes, you want a piece of the pie again."

"They have a keen sense of smell."

"Don't worry about him. He doesn't have much face in my Huayi. Let's not talk about these annoying things for now. How about you? How long will it take you to go to Xiangjiang this time?"

"I'm not sure either. Let's see how the situation develops."

"I'm a little curious now. The general manager of your studio has also gone to Hong Kong, right? Now you're going there too. Are you planning something big again?"

"It's nothing serious, just some business matters of the company."

"You're pretty tight-lipped. I won't ask you any more questions, but you still have to get involved in the preparations for Red Cliff as soon as possible. I'm worried about the people at Columbia and Anle."

"What's wrong? Are they going to do something weird now? The formal contract hasn't even been signed yet!"

"No, I just trust you more!"

Hearing this, Liu Zhou couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He thought there was something wrong with the project again.

"Okay, I'll be back as soon as possible."

When it comes to filming a costume historical blockbuster like this, we really can't let people from Hong Kong and Taiwan interfere too much.

They have never been exposed to this kind of subject matter before, and they are used to being petty and don't even realize it.

However, the film is still in the script writing stage, Zhang Yimou has just begun to think about how to shoot it, and the investment budget has not yet been determined.

This is a big project, and even these initial preparations will take a long time.

Liu Zhou felt that it should be enough for him to finish his affairs in Hong Kong.

After leaving Han Shanping, Liu Zhou went directly to the company.

Liu Zhou was just about to process the documents when his cell phone rang.

When I picked it up, I unexpectedly saw that it was Huang Xiaoming, whom I hadn't seen for a long time.

Liu Zhou and Huang Xiaoming knew each other and became friends during college. Although they had less contact after graduation, they still kept in touch. Huang Xiaoming had a high EQ and good character. Even though Liu Zhou's status was no longer the same, his attitude did not change, and he did not ask for Huang Xiaoming's help.

Liu Zhou cherishes the friends he made in college.

He doesn't have many friends he recognizes, only Liu Ye, Qin Hao and Huang Xiaoming.

As for Jia Zhangke, we met at work, and our relationship was not quite the same.

"Hey, Xiao Ming, how do you, a busy man, have time to call me?"

Huang Xiaoming may have started later than his classmates Zhao Laoban and Chen Kun, so he is very hardworking. He is either running around the crew or on his way to the crew.

After becoming famous with "The Emperor of Han Dynasty", he did not dare to slack off at all. In just three years, he acted in nine TV series.

But his diligence paid off. His fame has grown rapidly in the past two years and is now not much inferior to that of Chen Kun and Nie Yuan.

He is currently trying his best to get the role of Yang Guo, the male lead in Zhang Da Huzi's new drama "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

"Liu Zhou, I have something to say to you. I called you this time because I really have something to discuss with you."

"What did you say?"

"My contract with my current agency will expire next year, and I would like to sign the agency contract with your company at that time."

"You want to sign with my company?" Liu Zhou asked in surprise.

Liu Zhou originally thought that Huang Xiaoming was also here to inquire about the "Red Cliff" project. After all, he had received several such calls before.

But I really didn't expect that Huang Xiaoming would join his studio.

"Yes."

"What do you think? I don't have many projects in my studio."

"But you are enough for your studio, and I don't believe you won't make the studio bigger and stronger."

At this time Liu Zhou also understood a little bit that Huang Xiaoming was planning to save the country in a roundabout way.

Huang Xiaoming is a popular young actor after all, and he has just joined Liu Zhou's studio, so he has to express his opinion.

And isn’t the “Red Cliff” project the best gift?

Although this was just Liu Zhou's guess, he felt it was pretty close.

Since graduation, Liu Zhou felt that Huang Xiaoming had become much more sophisticated and no longer as naive as he was in college.

However, Liu Zhou was not disgusted by Huang Xiaoming's approach. Instead, he admired his decision very much.

In fact, Huang Xiaoming thought very clearly. Although he and Liu Zhou were friends, he also knew that if you want to get something, you have to give something first.

Favors are something that should be used less and less. He was able to ask directly for the role this time, but it may not be the case next time.

So it would be better for Qin Hao to join Liu Zhou's studio. How comfortable would it be there?
Huang Xiaoming did not sell himself out just because of the big project "Red Cliff", but because he saw that Liu Zhou's studio was his best choice.

Boss Liu Zhou is my good friend and will never treat me unfairly.

There is only one male actor in his studio, Qin Hao, but he is relatively Buddhist and will not have too many conflicts with him. Moreover, they have a good relationship with each other, so there should be no competition for resources.

Not only that, Huang Xiaoming also noticed that Liu Zhou's studio had begun to expand, but for some reason it suddenly stopped this year.

But he believes that its expansion will not stop there.

And the most important thing is that this studio has Liu Zhou, a big boss in the industry. Huang Xiaoming will be more confident when competing for external resources.

"Brother Xiao Ming, you should be competing for the role of Yang Guo with all your strength now. This is the role that Huayi controls. If you want to get this role, it will be difficult to succeed if you don't sign with their company."

"I understand, but I can handle this."

"How are you going to handle this? You should know that Huayi and I don't get along very well."

Huang Xiaoming was silent for a while and then said:
"Although Huayi is in charge of the production of The Return of the Condor Heroes, the person who has the final say is Zhang Da Huzi. We just need to get him on board."

Liu Zhou understood after hearing this.

Zhang Da Huzi is not a good guy. I heard in the previous life that the reason why Huang Xiaoming was able to get the role of Yang Guo was that he transferred millions of benefits to him through various legal and reasonable means.

At that time, the person competing with Huang Xiaoming was Nie Yuan, and Nie Yuan even had a considerable advantage.

Not only did he pay the penalty to switch to Huayi, he even went through bone shaving for this role, but in the end it was all in vain.

It seems that Huang Xiaoming was well prepared for this and had already thought of a way to deal with Zhang Jizhong.

"In that case, I would definitely welcome you to join me."

"It's a deal, when my contract expires next year, I'll go to you."

"No problem, I won't let you down then!"

On the other end of the phone, Huang Xiaoming couldn't help but smile when he heard Liu Zhou's words.

He thought Liu Zhou was preparing to give him a role in the big cast of "Red Cliff".

But what Liu Zhou actually meant was that by next year, Zhoushan Studio would not just be a studio.

After reaching a verbal agreement with Huang Xiaoming, Liu Zhou also took the time to complete the remaining work.

When he was about to leave, Zhang Tong walked in at this moment.

Zhang Tong wore a white dress and a simple ponytail. Her elegant outfit was still incredibly beautiful.

Seeing the tenderness in her eyes, Liu Zhou immediately interrupted what she was about to say:

"Zhang Tong, I'm going to Hong Kong tomorrow. I'll be back in a month at the shortest and no more than three months at the longest. If you still have the same thoughts as now, I won't push you away again."

(End of this chapter)