bestfiction Chapter 94 Temporary Zhang Kingdom
Chapter 94 Temporary Zhang Kingdom
After meeting and talking with Leonardo DiCaprio to confirm his participation, Franchise Entertainment and Warner Bros. began pre-production.
Fu Yibai had some free time, so he took a plane back to China temporarily.
September 1, Beijing.
When Fu Yibai stepped out of Beijing Capital International Airport, the Beijing sun was so intense it was almost scorching.
He didn't notify anyone to pick him up when he returned to China. He dragged his suitcase out of the terminal alone and queued in the taxi waiting area.
Half an hour later, the car entered the East Third Ring Road, and familiar street scenes flashed past the car window.
The building of Chenxi Media gleamed with a silvery-gray luster in the sunlight, and the metal logo of the four characters "Chenxi Media" on the side of the building was still eye-catching.
Fu Yibai paid the fare and dragged his suitcase into the lobby.
The young woman at the front desk was stunned for a moment when she saw him before she realized who he was.
"Mr. Fu? You're back!"
"Um."
Fu Yibai nodded and dragged his suitcase toward the elevator.
The elevator went up to the fifth floor.
The corridor was quiet. He pushed open the door to his office, where Liu Yan was sitting at her workstation in the outer room, organizing documents.
Hearing the noise, she looked up and her eyes lit up the moment she saw Fu Yibai.
"Mr. Fu? Why didn't you let me know beforehand? I could have come to pick you up!"
She got up to greet him and took the suitcase from his hands.
"It was a last-minute decision, no need to bother."
Fu Yibai took off his coat and handed it to her before walking into the office.
I haven't been back for more than two months, but the office is still bright and clean, the green plants on the desk are well taken care of, and the familiar view of the East Third Ring Road is outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
Liu Yan hung up her coat and then brought over a glass of warm water.
"President Fu, please have some water first. I'll go inform President Zhao and the others."
"No rush, first tell me what happened at the company while I was away."
Liu Yan sat down opposite him and opened the notebook she carried with her.
"Crazy Stone has finished its run, with a final box office of 58 million."
Director Ning Hao is really popular now. He gets several scripts every day, and he's overwhelmed with choices. He said he's waiting for you to come back and give him your opinion.
Fu Yibai nodded, as expected.
"Filming for 'Empresses in the Palace' began at the end of April, and it is now more than halfway through. Director Zheng reports that everything is going smoothly."
Qin Lan and the others performed well; Director Zheng said it was better than expected.
"Filming for 'My Own Swordsman' began in early May. Director Shang Jing is shooting very quickly, and it is expected to wrap up by the end of September."
"As for 'Soldiers Sortie,' director Kang Honglei said that the filming progress is normal and it is expected to wrap up in October."
"Regarding the 'Chinese Paladin' project, Mr. Cai has called several times, saying that post-production is expected to be completed in November, and he would like to ask you to take a look."
Fu Yibai took a sip of water from his glass.
Liu Yan continued, "As for the artists, Ms. Fan has finished all her endorsement deals. The company has found several resources for her, but she is considering them and is currently resting in Beijing."
Hu Jing is on the set of "My Own Swordsman," and Qin Lan and the others are on the set of "Empresses in the Palace." Everything is normal.
Fu Yibai put down his water glass.
"Notify Zhao Qi, Lin Wei, and Wang Peng that there will be a meeting in half an hour."
"OK."
Liu Yan got up and went out, gently closing the door behind her.
3 PM, General Manager's Office.
Zhao Qi arrived first, carrying a stack of documents and wearing a professional smile as she entered.
"Mr. Fu, you must have gained a lot from this trip to the United States, right?"
After Mr. Han returned, he gave you a good talking-to within the industry.
Fu Yibai leaned back in his chair, gesturing for her to sit down.
"What did President Han say?"
"They said you negotiated a big project in the US worth over $100 million, and China Film Group was involved in it."
Zhao Qi sat down opposite him.
"Right now, everyone in the industry is speculating about the background of this film and whether the female lead will be a domestic actress."
Lin Wei and Wang Peng entered one after the other. Upon hearing the last sentence, Lin Wei's eyes lit up.
"Mr. Fu, really? Will the female lead be a domestic actress?"
Fu Yibai glanced at her.
"The character is of Chinese descent, so he/she needs to speak fluent English and have basic action skills."
Lin Wei quickly jotted it down in her notebook.
"Understood.
Fluent in English, with basic action skills...
After filtering based on these criteria, there aren't many domestic candidates who meet them.
Wang Peng chimed in from the side, "Mr. Fu, when will filming begin?"
"By the end of this year or early next year, the exact time is yet to be determined."
Fu Yibai paused and looked at Lin Wei.
"The news can be released so that interested actors can prepare."
The formal audition will be in a month.
Lin Wei nodded.
"clear."
Zhao Qi took over the conversation.
"Mr. Fu, besides 'Inception,' is there anything else on this trip to the United States?"
Fu Yibai remained silent for two seconds.
"We have reached a strategic partnership with Charter Pictures, so Dawn's projects can be distributed in North America through their channels in the future."
Zhao Qi was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.
"This is fantastic news! So many domestic companies are trying to gain access to North American distribution channels but can't..."
"Don't tell anyone about this."
Fu Yibai interrupted her.
"clear."
Zhao Qi nodded, suppressing her excitement.
The meeting lasted for more than an hour, and the work arrangements for the next few months were reviewed.