Now coupled with Chen Gang, who has never made a historical war film, Zhang Xiao can basically conclude that the global box office of "Battle of Red Cliff" will not be much higher.

Yang Mi said: "Husband, if you say that, you are not optimistic about "The Battle of Red Cliff"?"

Zhang Xiao said: "It's not that I'm not optimistic about it, it's that I'm quite negative about it."

Yang Mi asked again: "What about "Zhu Xian"?"

Zhang Xiao said truthfully: "There is nothing wrong with the plot. The special effects and the actors' acting skills are two crucial parts. As long as these two parts are done well, "Zhu Xian" will definitely be a big hit, and maybe even surpass "Interstellar"

.”

Yang Mi said: "Then you haven't thought about using "Zhu Xian" to snipe "Battle of Red Cliff"? After all, our relationship with Universal and Huayi is particularly bad."

"I never thought about it!" Zhang Xiao said directly: "If the time is right, I may snipe a certain Universal blockbuster, but I will never touch "Battle of Red Cliff". This is the first joint film between China and Hollywood.

If Yiyi Film succeeds, it will bring great benefits to domestic films. Although I hate Chen Gang very much, I cannot stop the development of domestic films because of personal grudges."

Yang Mi smiled and said: "Husband, your way of thinking now is really different from before!"

Zhang Xiao joked: "There's nothing I can do about it. Who told me to have an official career now? I'm the honorary president of the China Performing Arts Association!"

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The hosting work for a blockbuster like "The Battle of Red Cliff" is even more troublesome than that of "Zhu Xian". Just the costumes, props, weapons, warships, horses, etc. are enough for Chen Gang to work on.

Maybe it's because he hasn't filmed for a long time, but Chen Gang is very high-profile and posts a Weibo post almost every three to five to tell everyone about the progress of "Battle of Red Cliff" in order to raise the expectations of movie fans.

Relatively speaking, Zhang Xiao has kept a much lower profile. Everyone only knows the name and genre of "Zhu Xian" and nothing else.

A month later, Zhang Xiao finished setting up most of the green screen studio and found a suitable filming location before returning to Yuzhou.

He didn't even reply with a price, but went directly to the Qingtian headquarters building, found Liang Jiahui and Chen Daoming and asked: "Teacher Chen, Brother Hui, how is their training? Are there any disobedient ones?"

Chen Daoming replied: "They are all very good."

Liang Jiahui also said: "Except for a few specific characters in "Zhu Xian", the other roles are not that difficult. With their current acting skills, they can definitely do it."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "That's great, I'll let you two suffer this time."

Chen Daoming shook his head, looked at the more than 20 young actors who were still immersed in the performance, and said: "Seeing them, I feel that our Chinese film industry has a successor."

"Zhang Xiao, isn't your Qingtian TV station going online soon? Have you ever thought about making an actor-type variety show?"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiao was stunned for a moment and asked: "Mr. Chen, why do you have such an idea?"

Chen Daoming explained: "The entertainment industry in China has reached a point where there is no work. I want to use this variety show to find some good talents that have been buried across the country and focus on cultivating them."

"Of course, the premise is that you can't do anything without a bottom line in order to attract attention, let alone engage in secret operations. Everything is based on acting skills as the only criterion."

"It's difficult!" Liang Jiahui said: "Although I don't know much about acting variety shows on TV stations, I also know that many companies will stuff people into them in order to make their artists popular. Even the judges can't influence it.

The direction of the show.”

At this time, Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "I can block the external affairs. The key is the competition system, actors and judges. Let's not talk about the competition system. Where do the actors come from? Who will be the judges?"

Chen Daoming said: "You can be recommended by major universities or companies, or you can register in your own name. There must be many deep-sea relics that have not been discovered among the group performances. As for the judges, count me in, Teacher Liang, you

Are you coming or not?”

Liang Jiahui shook his head and said: "I owe a lot of favors on Hong Kong Island. I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist the requests of those companies."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "This is nothing, you can blame everything on me."

Hearing Zhang Xiao's words, Liang Jiahui nodded in agreement and said: "Well, count me as one, and I can contribute to the Chinese film world."

Chen Daoming added: "As for the third judge instructor, you can ask Jiang Wen. He is well-known in the circle and is not afraid of trouble. He will not give anyone face."

Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "No matter what, you have to find a female mentor!"

Chen Daoming thought for a moment and said, "Zhou Xun is good. By the way, aren't you going to participate?"

Zhang Xiao said: "I can be your host."

"That's pretty good!" Chen Daoming said happily: "With you as the host, at least the ratings can be guaranteed. The higher the ratings, the more popular the newcomers will be."

Zhang Xiao said: "Teacher Chen, this matter is impossible this year. Let's talk about it next year!"

Chen Daoming nodded and said: "Okay!"

At this time Liang Jiahui asked again: "Zhang Xiao, do you still want to assess them?"

Zhang Xiao shook his head and said: "What else is there to assess? I deliberately put pressure on them before and asked them to train well. Besides, if they don't act, it will be difficult for me to find suitable actors in the circle."

Chen Daoming chuckled and said, "Then you should hurry up and announce it!"

Zhang Xiao nodded, walked forward, clapped his hands, and said: "Stop for a moment, come and gather."

Everyone quickly gathered together and stared at Zhang Xiao nervously.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Xiao secretly smiled in his heart, but his face was extremely serious and said: "The preparations for "Zhu Xian" have been basically completed. The costumes and props will be shipped to the company tomorrow. You guys can get familiar with it."

"I would like to announce that all the training for the actors of "Zhu Xian" is over and filming will start in one week."

Zhao Xiaoying was stunned when he heard this and asked: "Aren't you going to take the assessment?"

Zhang Xiao said: "The two teachers praised you and gave you a guarantee. They think you are fully qualified for your roles. There is no need to waste any more time on assessments."

"Oh yeah!"

"yeah!"

After hearing Zhang Xiao's words, everyone cheered happily.

Zhang Xiao said: "At seven o'clock tonight, I will treat you all to dinner at the Yuzhou Shangri-La Hotel. Then you can go home and have a good rest. After the filming starts, you will not be allowed to leave the set unless there is a special emergency."

"Okay, let's disband."

Everyone, you look at me and I look at you, and suddenly I feel a little reluctant.

Gu Yuege stood up first, bowed to Zhang Xiao and the others, and said, "Let's thank the three teachers for their teachings."

Everyone quickly followed, stood in a row, bowed to Zhang Xiao and the other three, and said, "Thank you, teacher."

Chen Daoming and Liang Jiahui looked at each other and smiled.

Chen Daoming said: "Film well and your future will be bright."

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At 6:30 in the afternoon, Zhang Xiao drove Yang Mi and Xiao Xinxin to the Shangri-La Hotel.

Others came over in advance under the leadership of Reba.

Seeing the three people coming in, Reba said: "Let us welcome the little princess to Shangri-La with the warmest applause."

"Wow~~" Everyone started cheering.
Chapter completed!