I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 194. 192. The Old Lady's Footwrap

"Adapted the script?"

"Yes! I want to turn this story into a script."

"Uh……"

Zhang Wu was stunned for a moment, and then the sound of splashing water was heard.

After washing his face and brushing his teeth, he walked out of the bathroom and asked:

"That shouldn't be. You don't even know that?"

Looking at Xu Xin, Zhang Wu was a little puzzled:
"For an adaptation, you first go to the original author to buy the copyright, and only after you buy the copyright can you change the script, and then shoot after changing the script...Why don't you even know this?"

"……I know."

Xu Xin nodded.

How could he not know such basic knowledge?
But this answer made Zhang Wu even more puzzled:

"Then what do you want to ask?"

"It's a character in it... You have to help me see, I'm a little uncertain... The main thing is the scale. My original intention is not to change the plot and characters of this story, but to reduce it. But... this The scale is a bit out of control."

"……scale?"

"Yes, you will know after reading this book."

Hearing this, Zhang Wu glanced at the novel on the bed and nodded:

"Row."

Immediately agreed.

Then, three days later.

"Xiao Xu, the role of Gu Xiaomeng is not good."

This is Zhang Wu's first sentence.

"If you really shoot according to the original work, you will definitely not pass the trial. Although... the story is pretty good. But it is limited to the things that we have access to and have been deciphered. Some things that happened in history actually have Time is far more exciting than novels... But that's far away, I will have a chance to chat with you in the future. But as far as this book is concerned, if you want to change the story, you can. There are only two ways to change the character of Gu Xiaomeng .Either remove it directly, or, it must be the same person as Li Ningyu...the difficulty lies here."

Standing in the cold wind of Shenmu Stadium, the two watched the rehearsal team from Hebei rehearse China's contribution to the maritime industry.

The technical difficulty of this part is not high. It mainly requires the waves formed by the paddles in the hands, and other sub-directors are also in charge.

So picking up this matter now, Zhang Wu was chatting with him:

"After I finished reading this book, I understood what you said about Gu Xiaomeng's concerns. The advice I can offer you is to overlap the identities of Li Ningyu and Gu Xiaomeng. In terms of artistic expression, the two People must have a master-slave relationship, that is, they complement each other in some aspects, but also overlap in some aspects. But there is a bottom line principle that if you want to keep Gu Xiaomeng, her identity must be the same as Li Ningyu. Otherwise, according to From the point of view of the novel, it would be impossible for this incident to become the department represented by "Gu Xiaomeng".

"..."

Xu Xin frowned.

He didn't deny it...or resist the request.

After all, if he wants to resist, he doesn't need to ask Zhang Wu.

I have to admit that Director Zhang's words "we must compromise on the rules" are very useful to him.

So he was just thinking about how to overlap the roles of these two people, and also distinguish between complementary.

but……

You have to get the copyright first.

……

Hengdian.

"CUT! OK, LIU, GOOD JOB."

After Rob Minkoff nodded to Liu Yifei, he continued to speak in English:
"Jason, it's your turn."

Hearing this, Michael Angarano, who is also one of the leading actors of the crew, nodded and walked into the camera.

And the name of the crew under the lens is: "The King of Kung Fu"

In the first half of the year when "The Unspeakable Secret" did not work hard, this movie dominated almost all movie topics in the Chinese-speaking circle.

I can say a lot.

Such as Cheng Long and Li Lianjie's first joint effort between two Kung Fu superstars.

Such as Liu Yifei's first screen work.

Like a big Hollywood production...

Another example is the expectations of fans of kung fu movies all over the world...

There is so much to talk about.

The entertainment industry in the first half of the year has been hyped up, and the attention has been wave after wave.

If it hadn't been for "The Unspeakable Secret", which was taken to Cannes in late May, until the box office broke out...then the popularity of "The King of Kung Fu" may last for a whole year.

But this is actually a good thing for actors... especially for Liu Yifei.

Because this is equivalent to decompressing for her.

After all, the first time I made a movie, I worked with two superstars, Cheng Long and Li Lianjie, to act as the heroine...the pressure was really high.

After her scene was filmed, the assistant quickly put on her clothes and handed her steaming hot tea.

But this time she did not return to her mother.

Because... my mother also has a role in this play this time, playing the role of "Queen Mother".

I'm doing makeup right now.

Mom is very happy.

Liu Yifei could tell...she had always had a movie dream.

It's just that I pinned my movie dream on myself.

And this time, the dream can come true... Godfather obviously spent a lot of effort... Seems to have thought of something, suddenly, Liu Yifei shook his head vigorously, and shook out the thought that made her skin crawl .

Then, in order to divert this thought, she turned to her assistant CINDY and asked:

"CINDY, has the total box office of "The Untold Secret" come out?"

"No. The screening of the last country, Thailand, is not over yet. It should be counted after the screening is over. I will tell you then."

Hearing this, Liu Yifei nodded, sitting on a chair with a thermos in her hand, her eyes were a little straight.

No way, she had to distract some attention.

Otherwise... it would be very uncomfortable.

And nothing works better than "The Untold Secret."After all, the film was a success in Asia.

Mimi succeeded.

The movie is beautiful, and Mimi is also beautiful in the camera.

Especially the fringed dress for playing the piano, it is very beautiful.

But what is the overseas box office of "The Untold Secret" now?

After coming out, I have to send a text message to Mimi to congratulate her.

She thought, guessed, and even edited the words she wanted to send to Yang Mi in her mind.

There's no way, she can only do this.

Because once some things start, the fantasies in my mind can't be pinched.And these fantasies gave her a kind of... unspeakable goosebumps and inexplicable... disgust.

Thinking of this, her thoughts inevitably went astray, and her eyes moved to the mother who was putting on makeup.

Mother is indeed beautiful.

There is no doubt about that.

only……

She forcibly looked away again.

Well, by the way, where did Mimi invite me to watch Jay Chou's concert last time?

Jay Chou...the new song released this time is also quite nice.

I also like the MV that the cowboy is very busy...

Ok……

……

Xi'an, the meeting room of Xiying Film Studio.

A group of people sat in the meeting room, and after listening to Qi Lei's secretary finish reading the financial report of "The Unspeakable Secret", they nodded in unison.

Obviously, very satisfied.

Then, when Qi Lei was about to say something, the phone placed on the table vibrated suddenly.

He didn't intend to pay attention to it at first, after all, this is a meeting.

But the moment he saw the caller, he immediately waved his hand and connected the call.

Then I heard Xu Xin's voice:

"Boss Qi, are you busy?"

"Hahaha, Director Xu is definitely not busy looking for me."

Qi Lei, who confessed Xu Xinkuai as the God of Wealth, must be "not busy".

Although Xiying Film Studio did not participate in the overseas distribution of "The Unspeakable Secret", the domestic distribution is enough for them to make a lot of money.

With a box office of 1.91 million, a 100% cut is more than [-] million.

It's just a movie.

But it is also the only film released by Xiying Studio in the past four years.

Yes, you are not mistaken.

It's the only one.

The West Film Studio in the early years was extremely brilliant. The opening title with the background of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an was a guarantee of "high-quality goods" and "excellent works" in the hearts of many older generations.

However, with the change of time and times, the declining Xiying Studio also had to face problems such as backward management mechanism and cumbersome staffing.

So, just like other state-owned enterprises, it inevitably went into decline.

What was it like at the worst time?

Take one and pay for one.

What should I do if I have no money?

The studio is for you.

This land is for you.

These devices give you...

The degree of decline can be imagined.

Of course, this is not just the Xiying Film Studio, all domestic film studios are doing this.

Then, in 2000, under the leadership of XA City, after the debt restructuring of Xiying Film Factory, the current Western Film and Television Group was formed.During the period from 2000 to 2003, the reform seemed to have achieved initial results, and a series of... well, let's say it was an excellent work.

"Beautiful Big Feet", "The Great Sage of Love", "Love Is Silent", "Snowflakes That Gone", "The Female Prosecutor", "My Sister's Promise", "Old Port True Story" are still well-reputed Not to mention the film, under the "painful experience", the West Film Studio has also started the production of commercial films.

Films such as "Heroes of Heaven and Earth", "Kara is a Dog", "Mobile Phone", "Kekexil", "A World Without Thieves" and "Kung Fu" were released.

At first glance, they are also very popular.

But the problem is that this piece of cake was requested by Xiying Studio.

Leaving aside the box office champion of "Kung Fu", which the star master misses about his old love, let's talk about "A World Without Thieves".

The total investment of "A World Without Thieves" is 3000 million, and Xiying Film Studio only released it here and did not have a proportion of the investment.The crew is wholly owned by Feng Xiaogang, Zhang Guoli and Taihe People's Film and Television, which is jointly funded by Taihe.

To put it bluntly, people don't have to bring Xiying Studio to play.

But due to the relationship, the company was handed over to the people of Xiying Studio for distribution.

Not to mention the nearly 1.2 million box office of the film, the advertising revenue in it alone, whether it is BMW or Taobao, has collected nearly 4000 million in advertising fees.

Just paid back.

It's nothing, how much you get for what you do.

Very normal.

But the problem is, "A World Without Thieves", as Taihe's first work, is the first work after the establishment of the company.

At the same time as it was sold well, Xiying Studio took several million in distribution fees, and even exposed the relationship.

The protagonist of this movie is the "thief".

Before "A World Without Thieves", who has seen domestic movies with "thieves" as the main characters?
So when it was submitted for review, if the relationship with Xiying Film Studio was not strong enough, whether the film could be released would be another matter.

Logically speaking, the West Film Studio has a lot of credit for this film, right?
Yes, people also recognize it.

But the problem is that in these related work, the Taihe people must be present when Xiying Studio is doing things.

After "A World Without Thieves" was released, people's connections and networks were also paved.

The Xiying Factory is like an old lady's foot wrap. It is easy to use when it is used, but it is kicked away when it is used up.

Take the money and leave.

Nothing to do with you.

We got acquainted through you, and you got the introduction fee as an introducer. You have fulfilled your duties, and we have also fulfilled our duty.

But you can't say that you control everything, can you?That's not realistic either.

"A World Without Thieves" is like this, and so are other movies.

It is the same reason that Zhang Yimou let Xu Xin come to Xiying Studio.

Before Director Zhang didn't mention that Xu Xin could sign a contract with Xiying Studio, Qi Lei thought that the other party came here with this idea too.

We all know that Xiying Film Studio has something to do with it, and we all know that your family has a big business.

We give you money, you come to help us pave the way.

Everyone takes what they need.

But after going back and forth, Xiying Studio actually helped others. After taking part of the short-term benefits, it was a bit embarrassing after the domestic market started to get on the right track.

The relationship you have, other people's introductions, and contacts are all there.

What are you thinking about, people don't take you to play.

If I have money, can I make it myself?
Of course, Xiying Film Studio itself is not stupid, so after 06, it suspended all such distribution work, and planned to start selecting excellent scripts and directors internally.Then, the director resources of the West Film Studio are gone.

There was only Gu Changwei and Wang Quan'an left.

have to.

Director Wang Quan'an and Gu Changwei's photography, let's get together. In March 06, West Film Studio's own film "Li Chun" began to enter the preparation state.

The company no longer accepts any business of distributing films, and concentrates on self-production and self-sale.

Then began to bear huge economic pressure.

After all...the employees in the factory also have to eat, and the movie "Li Chun" was originally planned to be finished in six to seven months and released at the end of 06.As a result, the movie was slow on the one hand, and delayed on the other. It was dragged until October of this year.

Two days ago, the company just got the negatives.

For now, however, the outlook looks rosy.

With this film, Jiang Wenli just won the Best Actress at the Rome International Film Festival.

But the domestic release was directly scheduled to April 08.

During this entire period, the financial pressure of Xiying Studio was huge.

As a result, fate should not die.

After stopping all distribution work, under the guarantee of director Zhang Yimou, Xiying Film Studio undertook the distribution of the film "The Unspeakable Secret", and signed the first director contract in four years at the same time.

"The Unspeakable Secret" was crowned with the title of Xiying Film Studio, and the logo of this old film studio reappeared in the audience's sight. Not to mention, it also won nearly [-] million box office just like a robbery.

You know... as long as Xu Xin signs the contract, Xiying Studio will not be afraid to be the old lady's foot wrap like everyone else.

And the profit of more than 1000 million yuan, although it seems not much... After all, Xiying Film Studio can make a fortune every year by distributing the DVD copyright of old movies.

But this tens of thousands is completely different!

And, don't forget, although overseas box office has nothing to do with them, the number of viewers in South Korea has exceeded [-], the box office in Japan is a big hit, and there is a trend of "Unspeakable Secret" in Southeast Asia, which has already proved one thing thing……

Director Xu Xin is capable!

If no one introduces it, then others may think that his debut novel is a piece of shit luck.

But the fate of the two parties was facilitated by Zhang Yimou.

This shows that Zhang Yimou is completely optimistic about this young man in all aspects.

Under the condition of being optimistic in advance, after this young man handed in such an answer sheet, if the people in Xiying Studio were not sensible and knew that he was busy with the Olympics... I am afraid that the knife has already been placed on Director Xu's neck, forcing He hastened to shoot...

This is a chicken that lays golden eggs!
God of Wealth!
But now that the God of Wealth has found him, Qi Lei's heart has started to beat faster and faster.

Even though he was having a meeting in the factory right now, he was still joking, and after mentioning the name of "Director Xu", he pressed the hands-free button on the phone under the eyes of other people in the conference room who subconsciously shut up.

Then asked:

"Director Xu, what do you want me to do?"

"Well, yes."

Xu Xin, who didn't know where Qi Lei was on the other end of the phone, said directly:
"I want our factory to help me negotiate the copyright of a book."

"!!"

"!!!"

"!!!"

Looking for a book?

Buy copyright?
The West Film Studio is too familiar with this matter.

Finding creative inspiration from literary works is something Xiying Studio knows well.

Whether it is Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, or other directors, many of the works of these older generation filmmakers are actually derived from literary works.

Therefore, Qi Lei didn't even think about it, so he asked:

"Director Xu is going to make a movie?"

Then, the eyes of everyone in the room began to surge.

Immediately afterwards, Qi Lei patted his chest:
"Don't worry, Director Xu, I promise to help you negotiate whoever's work you fell in love with this time. There are quite a few writers who maintain a good cooperative relationship with our West Film Studio."

This is true.

Whether it is Yu Hua, Mo Yan, or other writers, these literary giants have maintained a very good relationship with Xiying Studio.

Including the entire literary circle, the West Film Studio has a very good reputation.

These word-of-mouth were all created by those once excellent directors of the West Film Studio, one film at a time.

And when they heard that Xu Xin was going to start with literary adaptation, all of a sudden...the whole room had an idea.

This path is absolutely right.

With a work supported by literature, as long as you can find the spirit and spirit in the work, then this movie will definitely not be bad!
This is the cognition of Xiying Film Studio...and even the older generation of all film studios.

It is also culture.

More traditional...even orthodox.

And Xu Xin was also happy when he heard this:
"Haha, I know that...it's like this, Mr. Qi. I have a novel in my hand called "The Wind", which is the work of the Mao Dun Literature Award-winning writer Mai Jia. I fell in love with this novel. Let's go to the factory. Ask about copyright? This book... I like it very much.

In other words, it’s not an exaggeration to say that I like it very much. If you can, help me get the copyright first. Of course, Mr. Qi can also respond to the leaders and let everyone read this book first.After winning the copyright, I began to think about the adaptation in my spare time. After the Olympics, I can start working. How about it? "

"no problem!"

Qi Lei agreed without hesitation, and repeated:
"Mao Dun Literature Award writer... Which MAI? Which JIA?"

"Wheat's wheat, the family's home, the wind howling wind's "The Wind", his book is sold in Xi'an, I bought it from Xi'an, Mr. Qi can read it, and then let the leaders read it. I After watching it, I found director Zhang Wu, you know? Zhang Wu, deputy director of the Olympic Games..."

"knew."

Qi Lei responded.

He knew Zhang Wu's identity very well.

"I specifically asked Director Zhang about the characters that may cause controversy. Director Zhang gave me a lot of professional opinions. So don't worry, and please don't worry about the leaders. When the copyright chat is over, if I need to explain , I will go to Xi'an. Okay?"

Hearing this, Qi Lei didn't say anything, but the other people in the conference room felt a sense of surprise.

This young man does...

It's very cautious.

Watertight.

Although I don't know how big the "controversy" he said is, but if he got professional advice and guidance from Zhang Wu, a person who specializes in ideological work, then the line of this script must be in line with some... correct path.

This young man...

Thinking of this, several men present who were obviously older let out a silent exclamation.

No wonder Yimou valued him so much...

Just for this sensitivity and prudence in the pursuit of art...it is almost carved out of the same mold as Yimou.

It is reassuring.

After Qi Lei heard this, he also nodded:
"Okay, I understand. At that time, after I bought the book, I looked at the publishing house, and then I started contacting."

"Ah."

After Xu Xin responded, he suddenly said:
"I really think it's a good story, so... let's get as much of it as possible while it's just out, okay? There's a lot to dig out of this story. At least... after I read it, I think movies and TV shows can be made, and they will be very exciting. So... okay?"

He didn't finish his sentence, but Qi Lei already understood the meaning.

This is asking.

The 3+1 contract is signed, but it is not for nothing.

If you can't even get the copyright of a book...

That means the partners are not capable enough.

That's too much to say.

So, Qi Lei was happy:
"Haha, Director Xu, just rest assured. We will leave this matter to us."

"Yeah, okay, then I'll wait for good news from Mr. Qi."

Xu Xin was in a good mood, and after a few more pleasantries, he hung up the phone.

Then, he counted the time.

There are still more than half a year, the end of the Olympic Games...

If the copyright is successfully obtained, the script will have to be held tight.

Other things are not important, the important thing is that after he gets the script, he should give it to his girlfriend as soon as possible.

Then I was a little troubled...

The character of Gu Xiaomeng is in the original book, although when she appeared on the stage, she revealed a vague image of the character from the words "she looks bad-tempered...but she is pretty" in Fat Yuan Longchuan's binoculars...

But "pretty" has become a rule.

But in Xu Xin's world...

What?
Girlfriend is not pretty?
Who is beautiful then?

But the question is what to do with the girlfriend's acting skills.

With the lessons learned from director Zhang, he tried his best not to talk about acting skills when his girlfriend didn't need help.

And even if they chat, they will carefully consider their tone, in order to prevent stabbing their girlfriend's self-esteem.

So he just read the script of "Ugly Lady" and gave some comments, but he never let his girlfriend perform in front of him like an audition.

But this movie Gu Xiaomeng is the protagonist.

He must be responsible for his girlfriend's acting skills.

But that's where the trouble lies.

On the one hand, I worry that my girlfriend can't control this role.

On the other hand, I am afraid that I will screw up and let my girlfriend suffer because of this role...

Worrying about gains and losses...

Ugh.

With a deep sigh, he edited a message anyway:
"I asked the people from Xiying Studio to discuss the script of "The Wind". If the discussion ends, you will be Gu Xiaomeng. Am I good?"

……

"...?"

Yang Mi, who was just about to start filming, was stunned when she saw this message.

Subconsciously replied three question marks:
"???"

"what happened?"

"You want to shoot!?"

"Yeah. You don't like the story?"

"I like it, but... are you going to take a picture now?"

"That's not true, wait until the Olympics are over. Buy the copyright first, change the script, and shoot after the Olympics."

"I play Gu Xiaomeng?"

"Correct."

"????"

"What's the matter? No confidence? Don't worry, you'll be fine! In the original book, Gu Xiaomeng is very beautiful. Although you are more beautiful, please condescend to cooperate with me, okay? This time, you are definitely the protagonist!"

Is this disgusting?
Quite mushy.

But a warm current gushed out from the tip of the girl's heart, and she kept drilling down...

But this is not the point.

The point is the last sentence.

It is the phrase "absolute protagonist".

After staring at this sentence, she suddenly revealed a kind of shyness and joy coexisting, but more of a kind of longing and a burning heat like oil and fire.

And mixed with this hotness, after hearing the words "Mimi, ready to start", she responded, got up and typed a string of words quickly:

"Congratulations to player Xu Xin, you have unlocked a new style of cheongsam PLAY."

"..."

Looking at the row of dots in her boyfriend's reply, Yang Mi couldn't bear the fiery emotions any longer, and laughed out loud:
"Goose Goose Goose Goose~"

The cake for the default heroine is too big.

I can't afford it... Can't I pay it back with meat?

(End of this chapter)