Huayu started from the fairy sword

Chapter 517 Communication with Limei, buy the remake rights of five Jin Yong novels!

12 month 26 day.

Century Film and Television Company, at a price of 500 million yuan, won the five-year contract for five Jin Yong dramas, "The Legend of Condor Heroes", "Swordsman", "Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Yi Tian Tu Long Ji", and "The Deer and Ding Ji". Remake copyright.

Regarding the remake copyright of Jin Yong's novels, in the past, when Xiangjiang TVB TV station filmed, each film was 50 Hong Kong dollars.

When CCTV remade "Swordsman", Jin Yong only received a symbolic 1 yuan as the copyright fee.

Back then, when Jin Yong was asked in an interview, "Do you like your works to appear visually on the screen and on the screen", he replied: "Basically, I have no objection to making my book into a movie." TV, audiences are more interested in reading books after watching the show, and more people will read books."

When answering the question "You don't like watching TV series adapted from your own novels, why do you still sell the copyright?" Jin Yong said: "No way, it's like I gave birth to 15 children, and I couldn't take care of them myself, so I had to hand them over to them." It’s the same for nursery schools and kindergartens. They abused my children, I was very angry, and I had to negotiate with the principal. They changed my novel badly, and I will not sell it in the future, just like knowing that this nursery school is not good, I will not give it away next time The child is in."

The implication is that the sale of copyright is certain, the key is that the buyer must choose well.

It can be seen that Jin Yong's attitude is also positive when it comes to the filming of his novels.

Because, on the one hand, film and television adaptations need to purchase copyrights, so as to obtain economic benefits;
On the other hand, as a senior media person who is well versed in the powerful functions of the media, he is well aware of the interactive relationship between the distribution and development of novels and film and television dramas. The film and television adaptation of his novels will undoubtedly have a larger space and a longer period of time. Improve the dissemination and retention effect of novels;
Another point is that although there are many film and television versions, there are very few successful adaptations. Jin Yong hopes that his martial arts novels can be successfully adapted.

Therefore, when the CCTV version of "Swordsman" was ready to shoot, in view of CCTV's authority and influence in China, as well as the great success it had achieved in adapting classics such as "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin".

Jin Yong did not hesitate to sacrifice the temporary copyright interests, but only gave the copyright of "Swordsman" to CCTV for a symbolic 1 yuan.

And this time, Century Film and Television bought the remake copyrights of five Jin Yong novels from Mr. Jin Yong at a price of 100 million yuan per episode, which can be regarded as a fair and reasonable price for both parties.

And Century Film and Television Company bought the remake copyright of these five novels within five years, and naturally wanted to make this novel into a TV series within these five years.

One advantage of filming a Jin Yong drama is that you don’t need much publicity, as long as it is filmed, people will watch it, because no matter how well it is filmed, it will get a lot of attention.

You know, almost every Chinese person, no matter men, women, young or old, has watched one or even more Jin Yong dramas more or less.

Especially male audiences, basically have a martial arts dream, or a fairy tale dream.

Although in recent years, martial arts has gradually declined and the audience has also decreased, but as long as the filming is okay, there will be a large group of fans paying for it.

Like Cao Jun himself, he gained a large number of fans by starring in the drama "The Legend of Condor Heroes", and was also rated as a male god in costume by fans.

It can be said that Jin Yong's martial arts dramas have always been works that many young actors, or new actors, want to appear in.

When Zeng Li learned that Cao Jun had bought the remake copyrights of five Jin Yong novels, he also took the initiative to ask Cao Jun for a role for the first time.

Considering that she is not too young, Zeng Li wants to play the role of Li Mochou in "The Legend of Condor Heroes". She likes this female devil who dares to love and hate.

Cao Jun looked Zeng Li up and down, thought about it for a while, and asked, "Why don't you play Ren Yingying?"

Zeng Li was a little surprised, flattered and asked: "I... at this age, can I play Ren Yingying?"

Cao Jun said disapprovingly: "Why can't you act? When Xu Qing played Ren Yingying, she was already in her thirties. Isn't she still acting okay?"

Zeng Li joked with a smile: "Brother Jun, if I play Ren Yingying, can you play Linghu Chong?"

This really caught Cao Jun's question, because he has told himself more than once, don't make TV dramas anymore, don't make TV dramas anymore, and focus on movies in the future, from the small screen to the big screen, and become a movie superstar.

"Eh..." Cao Jun hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sister Li, can you let me think about it?"

Seeing Cao Jun's distressed face, Zeng Li smiled and said, "I'm just kidding you, I'm so nervous. If I were to play Ren Yingying at my age, many people would scold me for being tender, so you just let me I'll play Li Mochou..."

Although Zeng Li also has thoughts about the heroine Ren Yingying, she still has self-knowledge.

Zeng Li was born in 1976. No matter how well maintained he is, he will be 36 years old this year. If he insists on acting as Ren Yingying, there is a high chance that he will be criticized.

Moreover, Cao Jun just bought the film copyright of "Swordsman", and no one knows when the shooting will start. If it is soon, it may be next year, if it is slow, it may be three to five years.

By that time, Zeng Li may be 40 years old, so if he plays Ren Yingying, he can directly play Miejue Shitai.

Cao Jun was not in a hurry to agree to Zeng Li, but just said to her: "Sister Li, if you really want to play Li Mochou, I will definitely leave this role to you."

Hearing Cao Jun's words, Zeng Li was also very happy and said, "My dear, thank you!"

Cao Jun said disapprovingly: "It's just a small supporting role, thank you for nothing!"

Zeng Li had a different opinion, and asked instead: "How can Li Mochou be called a minor supporting role? I think Li Mochou should be regarded as one of the most important supporting roles."

Cao Jun nodded: "Of course I know that. What I mean is, if you play a supporting role in our relationship, it's fine if you don't blame me. Thank you."

Zeng Li replied with a smile: "You said that we have a good relationship, so shouldn't I be more considerate of you?"

"You don't have to worry about me. If I don't want to act, I won't act. I just want to play Li Mochou because I am interested."

Seeing that Zeng Li was so reasonable, Cao Jun was also very relieved, and replied: "Sister Li, don't worry, you can read the novel by yourself to see if there is a role that is more suitable for you."

"As long as you think it's suitable and the role you want to play, I will definitely let you play it, and no one can take it away!"

After listening to Cao Jun's words, Zeng Li's heart was filled with emotion.

In fact, for Zeng Li, the role she plays is not so important anymore, what she wants is Cao Jun's attitude towards her.

(End of this chapter)