Entertainment Rebirth Rhapsody

Chapter 151 Chapter 150: Heroes and the Three Kingdoms

After the family returned to the Magic City, Shanhe basically stayed in the Fuguan Museum. Ma Weidu prepared a special study room for Shanhe so that he could create with peace of mind.

The relationship between the two is becoming more and more familiar, and it feels a bit like a year-end friendship.

Shanhe's new book contains a lot of descriptions about antiques and the antique industry, which require Shanhe to record and understand.

Ma Weidu even joked that Shanhe could take him as his teacher to learn the art of antiques!
Feng Xiaogang's new film "Big Wrist" has already started filming. He was busy with the crew's preparations, and now he remembered Shanhe's request, so he hurriedly called Shanhe.

"Shanhe, brother, I was negligent this time. I was too busy in the previous period. How is it? Did you find the house?"

"Director Feng, I'm just asking casually. It's not worth your thinking about it for so long. The house has been found and the formalities have been completed. You're going to be in a new movie soon, so you're still thinking about me. Thank you!"

"So fast! Jiang Wen helped you find a room? No, he doesn't have the ability!"

"Master Ma helped me a lot. I've been staying with him these days!"

"Which Ma Ye? Ma Weidu! Hey! Why did you get involved with him!"

"I've been studying antique appraisal at Ma Ye recently, and I'm going to open a new book!"

"I'll go! You have an idea so soon, the donkeys in the production team are not as hardworking as you!"

"It's nothing else, I won't talk to you anymore, I'm learning from Master Ma!"

"Alright then, come visit the crew when you have time!"

"Got it!"

Seeing Shanhe put down the phone, Ma Weidu asked him, "Feng Xiaogang?"

"Yes, Mr. Ma knows him well, right?"

"I can't be more familiar, he and Wang Shuo almost broke me!" Ma Weidu replied with squinted eyes.

"Ah! There's still this matter, can't you, you can make people go bankrupt?" Shanhe became more and more familiar with the exaggerated statements of the people in the capital.

"Don't believe me, it was in 1990! I opened a dance hall in my area. It was so rare at that time. It was very popular every day. At night, there was a lot of people, and I had to add seats! It didn't work out! Not only did I not make any money in the end. , and lost more than 40 yuan, and that year, the yard you bought was only over yuan, do you know what happened?" Ma Weidu really has a talent for storytelling, and he also gave Shanhe a suspense.

Shanhe shook his head cooperatively.

"A lot of them come here to eat and drink for free, and some of them have to bring some souvenirs home. I'm really not suitable for business. I'm thin-skinned and can't speak harsh words. Among them are Wang Shuo and Feng Xiaogang. Qin, bring a group of people to patronize every day, even eat, drink and get money, can't you lose money?" Ma Weidu said self-deprecatingly.

"Haha! There is such a thing! What happened in the end?" Shanhe was amused.

"In the end, I didn't give up the discount, so I went to complain to them. Four 10,000+ was ruined by you! Don't say it, Wang Shuo really has a way, isn't everyone eating and drinking for free? Let's all work together Let's make a TV series centered on the dance hall, and that TV series made me several million, and the Fuguan Museum can be built thanks to these millions!" Ma Weidu replied with a smile.

Shanhe laughed loudly, "This is truly legendary, even TV dramas dare not do it!"

"That's not true! I really miss that era. People were simple and passionate, and now it's a lot better!" Ma Weidu said with emotion.

While the two were joking about the interesting events that happened that year, the mobile phone on the table rang again.

Shanhe looked at the display and saw that it was Han Shanping calling, "Master Ma, let me answer the phone!"

When Shanhe connected the phone, Han Shanping's voice came to his ears, "Shanhe, are you still in the capital?"

"Here you are! Mr. Han, do you want to see me if you have something to do?"

"Come to China Film Group if you have time, Zhang Yimou and I are waiting for you right now!"

"Ah, you and Director Zhang are looking for me? All right, I'll go there right away!"

Shanhe put down his phone, apologized to Ma Weidu, and rushed to China Film Group.

Along the way, Shanhe considered Han Shanping's purpose in looking for him. Could it be that he asked me to help write the script of "Heroes", right?
As soon as Shanhe walked into Han Shanping's office, he saw three middle-aged men on the sofa. He naturally knew Han Shanping and Zhang Yimou, and the other one looked familiar, but didn't know him.

"This is the director Zhang Yi, you must know him, and the other is Zhang Weiping, Mr. Zhang from New Screen. I don't need to introduce Shanhe, you should all know it!" Han Shanping introduced to both parties.

Shanhe stepped forward and stretched out his right hand, "Hi, Director Zhang, I'm Qiu Shanhe!"

Zhang Yimou's face, like that of an old farmer in Northwest China, is already full of ravines just by smiling.

"Hello, Shanhe!"

Zhang Weiping on the side was much more enthusiastic than Zhang Yimou, "Hello, Shanhe, I have heard about you for a long time. I heard that you are a talent from the sky, and your voice is shaking Hollywood. You are the pride of us Chinese people. I am so happy to know you!"

"That's ridiculous! It just happened to happen. I don't dare to call him a genius!" Shanhe responded softly.

"Shanhe, come and sit down. I asked you to come here today, but I asked you to help!" Han Shanping greeted Shanhe.

Shanhe sat down under Han Shanping's hands, "Mr. Han, what can I do for you?"

Zhang Weiping answered: "Shanhe, that's it. Today we came to talk to Mr. Han about Yi's new movie. We also brought the script. Mr. Han wants you to come over and make some suggestions and check it for us!"

"Shanhe, if you feel something is wrong, you can point it out directly!" Zhang Yimou said very sincerely.

Shanhe breathed a sigh of relief. He just asked me to help write the script, "Then I will learn from Director Zhang!"

Shanhe took the script, stopped being polite, and immersed himself in reading it.

An hour later, Shanhe raised his head, picked up his teacup and took a sip of water.

"How do you feel?" Han Shanping asked.

"I flipped through it briefly, and I feel very good. The sense of picture is too strong. The multiple interpretations of a story have a strong sense of scene. According to Director Zhang's characteristics, the colors must be changing and gorgeous, and the plot may be thinner, but High-minded, majestic!" Shanhe praised the script.

"Do you also think the plot is weak? It's really not my imagination!" Zhang Yimou said, "Shanhe, is there any way you can improve it?"

Shanhe frowned and thought for a while, "Director Zhang, I really can't give you any advice on history. I don't have the background. I think your accomplishments in the use of light and color can completely make up for this!"

After hearing this, Zhang Yi fell into deep thought.

"Shanhe, what do you think of the commercial prospects of this script?" Han Shanping asked.

Shanhe paused for a while and replied: "I'm very optimistic about it. The scenes are grand. Director Zhang is from the northwest. He writes about Da Qin in a majestic way. Moreover, with this kind of subject matter and narration method, overseas distribution will be very beneficial!"

When Zhang Weiping heard Shanhe talk about overseas distribution, he suddenly became excited, "Shanhe, I heard that you have channels in Hollywood, and I will ask you to help me when the time comes. Domestic films are not easy, and without overseas distribution, it will be difficult to recover this film." invest!"

Shanhe looked at Zhang Weiping and then at Zhang Yimou. At this moment, they were still close comrades-in-arms!To be honest, it is indeed very risky to invest a large amount of money in Chinese-language films under such circumstances!
"Mr. Han, has China Film Group decided to invest? I should be able to help in Hollywood. If there is still a shortfall in investment, I can also invest part of it!"

As soon as Shanhe finished talking, Zhang Yi raised his head and looked at Shanhe, "Thank you for your trust. We all know that the risks are high, but Chinese films need a commercial blockbuster, otherwise we will all be marginalized!"

"Okay, Shanhe, I don't need you to support the scene. China Film has not yet reached that point. Zhang Weiping, this film has been cast by China Film. Yimou, you dare to make it. I don't believe it. As long as the domestic box office exceeds that of "Run! Dad" , I can also confess to the past!" Han Shanping made a final decision.

Shanhe nodded with regret, "Mr. Han, as long as the quality of the movie is not bad, I can help Disney talk about it!"

Han Shanping nodded, "I am very relieved of you, knowing that you will help!"

Zhang Weiping was beaming with joy at the side, and quickly served tea for everyone, ""Hero" will definitely be a success, Yimou is well-known abroad, and Shanhe also has channels, overseas distribution can recover part of the investment!"

Han Shanping took a sip of water from his tea cup and said, "Okay, let's put this topic aside for now. The current situation of Chinese-language films is that there is a shortage of film sources. There are many films produced every year, but there are not many high-quality commercial films. Next year, the cinema chain reform will be implemented. Without film sources, cinemas will not make money. Cinemas will have no profits, and the entire film industry will collapse. What China Film needs now is movies. Yi, you are a well-known director, Shanhe, are you right? Hollywood knows more than we do, what do you think about China Film’s production direction, I need advice!”

Zhang Yimou thought about it for a while, and replied: "I think there is still a market for ancient costume action movies overseas, and domestic audiences can also accept it. I will go in this direction myself!"

"Shanhe, please tell me, I think you still know commercial films very well, "Run! Dad" is a good choice for you!" Han Shanping asked Shanhe.

"Well! Then I'll be presumptuous. Mr. Han, has China Film considered the theme of the Three Kingdoms? There are too many characters in "Water Margin" among the four great classics, and it is not easy to excerpt them. "Journey to the West" is not enough technology, and "Dream of Red Mansions" is not suitable For shooting, only "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is left! The Three Kingdoms is a good theme, let alone Europe and the United States, the entire East Asian cultural circle is very familiar with it, and there must be people rushing to cooperate with the release of Neon and Bangguo. The domestic public has almost no understanding of the Three Kingdoms characters. People don't know!"

Shanhe's words made both Han Shanping and Zhang Yi fall into thinking.

"Shanhe, keep talking!" Han Shanping said to Shanhe after thinking for a while.

"I think the Three Kingdoms can be filmed in separate battles, such as the Battle of Guandu and the Battle of Chibi. In the later stage, it can even be made into separate films based on characters. Zhao Yun and Guan Yu are all popular characters. The Three Kingdoms is a natural warehouse of film materials. !" Shanhe continued to express his suggestions.

"Mr. Han, Shanhe's opinion makes sense! The Three Kingdoms theme can be considered a costume action movie, but the investment will definitely be huge!" Zhang Yimou agreed.

Han Shanping thought for a while, "It's a good idea. Investing in China Film can be done, but there is a problem. I can't find a suitable director now!"

"Can't Brother Kai?"

Han Shanping was silent for a while, "Shanhe, I have found the right person to come to you this time. It is indeed feasible to make the Three Kingdoms into a movie! I have to discuss it with others, Yimou, you are the most suitable director for the first film." , you can finish filming "Heroes" first, and you can accumulate some experience, China Film Group's execution is not so fast, you just need to have a solid foundation!"

"Okay, I can't wait for it!" Zhang Yi agreed without hesitation.

Shanhe was a little excited after hearing this. Han Shanping made up his mind so quickly. It should be a good thing that the Three Kingdoms appeared a few years earlier. Zhang Yimou is always better as a director than someone from Hong Kong Island!

At least there will be no more "Mengmeng, stand up!" This kind of hot-eyed picture!

"Shanhe, you should also think more about the plot. You will have to join the film crew when the time comes. It just so happens that you will be taking classes in the director department of Beijing Film Academy in the second half of the year!" Han Shanping gave Shanhe a task.

"Mr. Han, it's definitely okay for me to join. I'm sure I can't be the lead screenwriter. I don't know much about historical research. China Film still needs to find experts to prove it. It's best to set up a planning and screenwriting group!" Shanhe suggested to Han Shanping .

"Haha! Shanhe, you're quite humble." Han Shanping's expression relaxed a lot, "Yi, Shanhe will be your junior in the second half of the year, you have to take care of him, I think he will not only be a great writer, You can also be a good director!"

Zhang Yimou also laughed, "Xie Xiaojing told us a long time ago that Beijing Film Academy attaches great importance to Shanhe, and we senior brothers have no shirk in our duties!"

"Shanhe, from now on, I think you should stop calling him Director Zhang, and call him senior brother, and let him remember you as a direct junior!" Han Shanping teased.

"Then I'm not welcome, senior brother, if you have something good to do, you can get me!" Shanhe also teased.

Ha ha…

(End of this chapter)