This Star Doesn’t Work Overtime - #501 - Chapter 498: 496 new work arrangement, Hollywood giants come to visit!

 After a while, Zheng Wenzhong, who also lived here, knocked on the door and came in!

Wen Yixiao opened the door for Zheng Wenzhong in person, then quickly turned around and carefully helped Wang Cheng clean up.

Zheng Wenzhong also had some New Year gifts in his hand and wanted to come to Wang Cheng to pay New Year greetings.

 But, he stood stunned at the door.

 He could never have imagined that…

 When you come to Wang Cheng’s house, you will see such a scene.

Wen Yixiao, Zhu Ziqi, Han Xiao, An Keru, Lin Mi, and Xia Xi were all goddesses that he had never dared to have **** with in his dreams. Now they were all gathered here with Wang Cheng, and each one of them looked full of enjoyment. Wang Cheng was cleaning, and everyone was scrambling to do the work!

 “As expected of Wang Cheng!”

Zheng Wenzhong admired in his heart, glanced at Yu Jinghong who was the only one sitting there, put down the gift in his hand, smiled at Yu Jinghong, then walked to the study and saw Wang Cheng sitting there reading, and said with a smile: “Wang Cheng , Happy New Year! Congratulations on the movie’s success!”

Wang Cheng nodded to Zheng Wenzhong, pointed to the chair in the study, and said calmly: “Sit.”

Zheng Wenzhong smiled, sat down naturally, and said, “I envy you. So many people volunteered to come and help you clean!”

Wang Cheng glanced at Zheng Wenzhong but said nothing, knowing what the other person envied.

With Zheng Wenzhong’s identity, there are naturally many members of the opposite **** who are willing to hang out with him and do whatever they want, but all of them are definitely here for his money.

Absolutely none of Wen Yixiao, Zhu Ziqi, Han Xiao, An Keru, Lin Mi, Xia Xi and others who came to Wang Cheng’s place today came here for Wang Cheng’s money.

Even if Wang Cheng is willing to nod, these people will definitely hand over all their money to Wang Cheng willingly.

 This is the gap!

When Zheng Wenzhong saw that Wang Cheng was silent, he immediately changed the subject and said: “During the Spring Festival, your Matrix movie went crazy. You suppressed Chiang Kai-shek’s movies and their box office revenue was at least half less. I heard that Chiang Kai-shek is here I was sulking at home and didn’t go out for the entire Spring Festival to start researching the next movie. Other production companies have started developing science fiction movie projects, and they all say that your The Matrix has opened a new era of Chinese science fiction movies!”

 “Awesome!”

Wang Cheng listened and remained calm and said nothing.

Zheng Wenzhong smiled to ease his embarrassment. He was used to Wang Cheng’s ignorance, and said: “My father also gave me a sum of money. I want to play in the entertainment industry and set up a film company. Do you want to join me?” As long as you use the movie copyright of The Matrix to invest in shares, I will give you a controlling stake. We have invested one billion in this company, and we have our own theater chain behind us. When the movie is produced, we will have no worries. Local release.”

 Obviously, Zheng Wenzhong is eyeing the Matrix.

This is a golden mountain that everyone in the entire Chinese entertainment industry covets.

The box office in the seven days of the Spring Festival alone exceeded 4 billion, and it is possible that the subsequent box office will exceed 6 billion, and the reputation is also extremely explosive. It is conceivable that once the sequel is filmed, it will definitely become a hit. If it is managed well, this movie will The sequel series is enough to support a large company, and the upstream and downstream benefits generated are at least tens of billions.

The Zheng family has its own theater chain, which is the second largest theater chain in the country, second only to the first nationally-owned theater chain. It has long wanted to enter the entertainment industry and become an upstream production company to make money by making movies of its own.

The Matrix is ​​undoubtedly the best entry point now. Once it obtains the sequel rights to The Matrix, the Zheng family’s entertainment company will immediately be able to gain a foothold in the entertainment industry and even become a major and important company.

 The company invested 1 billion to give Wang Cheng a controlling stake, which is equivalent to giving away more than 500 million in benefits for nothing. Plus most of the subsequent profits of the entire company, in comparison, the conditions seem to be higher than those offered by Qin Yuhai.

  However, this is just a new company, and the resources and benefits actually paid are not as high as Rubik’s Cube Entertainment.

Yu Jinghong, who was standing at the door and heard Zheng Wenzhong speak, suddenly said: “Wang Cheng, Penguin Entertainment also sincerely wants to cooperate with you to develop the sequel to The Matrix and peripherals. We have the most mature upstream and downstream industry chains in the country and can develop the most perfect products.” The copyright potential of The Matrix. For example, authorize Penguin Games to make The Matrix games, authorize Penguin Video to film The Matrix web series, etc.! I won’t go into other portrait dolls and the like, this is too simple. ”

“We are willing to pay 200 million, plus 10% of all revenue, to develop this series with you! This price is very high.”

Yu Jinghong said seriously that she came to see Wang Cheng today also for the copyright of The Matrix.

If it weren’t for the tacit agreement within the industry not to disturb Wang Cheng’s Spring Festival holiday, Yu Jinghong would have gone to Wang Cheng’s home to talk.

  After all, the box office of The Matrix is ​​getting more and more popular day by day, and everyone can’t sit still. However, due to Wang Cheng’s temper and character, they all forced themselves not to disturb Wang Cheng.

As soon as Wang Cheng appeared today, everyone naturally contacted Wang Cheng as soon as possible and wanted to negotiate the copyright of The Matrix as soon as possible.

only…

Wang Cheng glanced at the two of them and said calmly: “Qin Yuhai also talked to me about the sequel copyright just now. My answer is to wait until the movie is released.”

Zheng Wenzhong and Yu Jinghong looked at each other and then stopped talking about it.

 They know that once Wang Cheng has made a decision, no one can change it, and it is impossible for anyone else to buy the sequel copyright from Wang Cheng. They just need to keep paying attention, and when they know that Wang Cheng is interested in selling, they can come over and make an offer as soon as possible.

At lunch, Wang Cheng once again cooked a meal himself, and everyone stayed at Wang Cheng’s place to have a meal…

 Have finished eating!

Lin Mi took the initiative to step forward and said to Wang Cheng: “Wang Cheng, can I conduct a small interview with you? Now many people outside the world want to know news about you!”

Xia Xi said softly: “The company accepted Lin Mi’s interview invitation.”

Wang Cheng listened, nodded, then sat on a chair in the living room and said softly: “It’s time to start!”

Wen Yixiao and others cleaned up the kitchen together and looked at Wang Cheng curiously.

Wang Cheng has not been out of the country for a long time and has not said anything in interviews. Fans outside have been thinking about him for a long time.

Although Wang Cheng didn’t say anything that touched or excited fans in previous interviews, fans no longer asked Wang Cheng to say good things about them, they just wanted Wang Cheng to speak out.

Lin Mi turned on the phone camera and pointed it at Wang Cheng, and then said: “That’s it.”

Wang Cheng nodded.

Lin Micai continued to ask: “Wang Cheng, did you write, direct and star in this Matrix movie?”

 Wang Cheng: “Yeah!”

Lin Mi: “How did you do this? One person wore many hats and it only took three months to complete this film that amazed all audiences?”

 Wang Cheng: “That’s it!”

Forehead…

A few people were stunned for a moment, but then they got used to it. This was Wang Cheng.

Lin Mi: “As far as I know, you not only acted as the director and screenwriter in the movie, but you also controlled the post-production alone, such as the soundtrack, editing, and special effects! Is this true?”

Wang Cheng did not deny it and said truthfully: “Yes! In order to complete the work as soon as possible, I can only do it myself.”

 When he said this, everyone else was speechless.

 However, An Keru, Zhang Hanwen, and Xia Xi participated in the entire filming of The Matrix, so we know that what Wang Cheng said is true. Wang Cheng is very efficient in his work!

 Wang Cheng completed the editing and scoring that took others months to complete in two days, and the effect was excellent.

Zheng Wenzhong didn’t dare to express his anger on one side, he just felt like he was really a waste.

Lin Mi continued to ask: “I heard that several overseas companies want to purchase the distribution and adaptation rights of The Matrix. Have you considered releasing and adapting this film overseas?”

　　Everyone pricked up their ears to listen.

If this movie is released overseas, actors such as An Keru and Zhang Hanwen will be able to appear internationally. Although it may not be a hit, it can also be hyped to become international superstars at home.

However, several people are curious as to whether this movie is so popular in China, is it possible for it to become popular abroad?

Over the past few years, none of the domestic film and television productions that have been released overseas has achieved great success.

Zheng Wenzhong and Yu Jinghong are thinking that the performance of this movie after it is released overseas will also affect the value of the sequel. If it succeeds and does well at the box office overseas, the value of the sequel will inevitably increase.

 Wang Cheng replied softly: “If they bid appropriately, of course I would like my work to be released overseas!”

Lin Mi: “Then do you think it will be successful at the overseas box office?”

 Wang Cheng: “Of course!”

 Confident as ever.

 However, after hearing this, few people were as confident as Wang Cheng. After all, the performance of domestic films abroad was very average, and could even be said to be a flop.

Even though Wang Cheng has been doing the impossible, and The Matrix is ​​so popular in China, they still don’t think that this movie can also be a hit overseas, which is really difficult.

ˆ Cultural and language barriers, as well as the arrogance of most European and American audiences, have made it difficult for Chinese-language films to operate overseas.

Lin Mi: “I also believe that The Matrix will be successful overseas. So, Wang Cheng, what are your next work arrangements? Most fans hope that you can continue to shoot the sequel to The Matrix, and they all want to know what will happen to the protagonist in the end. Not saving the world!”

Wang Cheng said frankly: “I don’t really want to continue making movies. I might accept some easy jobs.”

Lin Mi: “Don’t really want to make a movie? Including the sequel to The Matrix?”

 Everyone’s ears pricked up.

Especially Zheng Wenzhong and Yu Jinghong, their eyes were shining brightly. If Wang Cheng didn’t want to take pictures, then they could buy them at a high price.

An Keru and Zhang Hanwen both frowned. If Wang Cheng stopped filming, would Wang Cheng still appear in the sequel? Will they make a sequel? Zhang Hanwen is just a supporting role and is dispensable, but Wang Cheng is the male protagonist and An Keru is the heroine!

If Wang Cheng quits the role, wouldn’t the sequel of this movie have to change the protagonist?

This is a taboo for sequels!

 Unless it is rebooted, no sequel to a series of movies has the possibility of success after changing the protagonist.

However, the sequel has not yet been filmed, and then it is restarted directly. Isn’t this a scolding?

A few people thought about it and felt that this series seemed a bit difficult.

Wang Cheng nodded: “Yes! I’m so tired from filming!”

Lin Mi: “What about releasing songs? All the fans were surprised by the few songs you released during the Spring Festival, and so did I. I have been listening to your songs throughout the Spring Festival. Will you consider continuing to release songs?”

 Wang Cheng: “I haven’t considered it yet!”

 Lin Mi: “What about literary works? Have you been inspired by ancient poetry recently?”

 Wang Cheng: “I don’t know!”

Lin Mi: “Then will you be on a variety show?”

 Wang Cheng: “Maybe!”

Wang Cheng gave ambiguous answers one by one, and Lin Mi didn’t get angry, nor did she force the other party to submit as aggressively as she did when facing other celebrity artists before. Everything went according to Wang Cheng’s rhythm, and whatever Wang Cheng said was what he said.

During the interview together, Wang Cheng didn’t say anything substantive except that he no longer wanted to make movies.

Of course, this is enough to detonate the domestic entertainment industry.

 At the end of the interview, Wang Cheng went to take a nap. Naturally, everyone else left one after another and would not stay here to disturb Wang Cheng’s rest.

 Only Wang Cheng’s assistant Xia Xi remained.

In the afternoon, as soon as Wang Cheng woke up, Xia Xi came over and said, “Director Shen said that he will bring a representative from a Hollywood production company to meet with you later to discuss cooperation on the distribution and adaptation rights of The Matrix.”

Wang Cheng washed his face, hummed, and said nothing. It was clear that he did not want to see people from these foreign companies.

 He has stated all the conditions. If you agree, you will cooperate. If you disagree, forget it!

 There is nothing to talk about when we meet.

Xia Xi continued to tell Wang Cheng: “There are now several variety show invitations, including CCTV’s traditional culture, Dragon TV’s music program, Xiangnan TV’s singing program, Jiangsu and Zhejiang TV’s interview game variety show, and Penguin Entertainment’s invitation to participate in a program The talent show invites you to be a mentor.”

As Xia Xi spoke, she poured a cup of tea for Wang Cheng. Wang Cheng took a sip from the teacup and said softly: “It’s from CCTV. Cultural programs are more relaxed!”

 Music programs and singing programs all have to be performed, it’s so tiring. Interview and game shows are more tiring and messy, which Wang Cheng doesn’t like.

Finally, in Penguin Entertainment’s talent show, Wang Cheng was invited to be a mentor, but Wang Cheng was even less interested. It was too tiring!

 There are only cultural variety shows, which are simpler. Wang Cheng goes up and sits for a while, then writes a few words and it ends.

  Comparatively speaking, writing is much simpler and easier than variety shows such as singing and games.

 …

 At this time.

A commercial vehicle stopped at the door outside, and Shen Shenghui got out of the car.

A car followed and stopped, and two middle-aged men got out, one foreigner and one Chinese. They were representatives of the famous Hollywood giant Snow Mountain Film and Television. They came to see Wang Cheng in person and wanted to talk to Wang Cheng face to face about The Matrix. Regarding the copyright issue, I want to talk to Wang Cheng in person. What does his company’s introduction of The Matrix into overseas Chinese-language films mean to Wang Cheng?

“Let’s go, you two, Wang Cheng may not be interested in your proposal, so be mentally prepared in advance! I have told you all the conditions proposed by Wang Cheng.”

 Shen Shenghui said something to the two of them.

The foreigner said in broken Chinese: “I believe that I can convince him to agree to our conditions. Director Shen, the box office share he requires is impossible…” (End of Chapter)