China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 304 New movie script, encounter Ning Hao! (Please subscribe!)

Lin Xuan opened his notebook and prepared to work.

Seeing this, Zeng Li quickly put away the dishes.

At this time, the mobile phone on the desktop rang.

Lin Xuan looked up at the caller ID, frowned and ignored it.

Don't answer, don't hang up, just let the ringing ring.

Zeng Li looked over subconsciously.

Three words appeared on the phone screen - Han Sanping.

This name is simply thunderous to those in the industry.

"Director Lin, won't you answer this call?"

The suspenseful and thrilling feel of the original script is retained, and the comedy effect of the remake is retained, while unsuitable elements are removed and adapted locally.

This is the world of the boss!
Even Han Sanping dared not look down on him.

When overseas audiences see his face, they can at least recognize him as a person, and some can even call him by his name instead of an Asian who looks the same.

But even so, the movie still received numerous praises.

The phone number of the vice chairman of China Film Group!

How dare she evaluate such a character?

Different cultural environments cause people in different places to laugh differently.

Tang Yan, Zeng Li, and the crew were all confused.

"Director Han is urging you for the script?"

Lin Xuan's indifferent and dismissive attitude made Zeng Li dumbfounded.

She pointed at the phone with a shocked look on her face.

Expanding his choices to include all over the world, he finally selected a movie he liked - "The Tuner".

Zeng Li looked at the notebook in Lin Xuan's hand.

Zeng Li smiled and said nothing.

This resulted in a serious decline in the film's reputation and reviews.

It's a pity that there are very few mainland directors who can make suspense films that overseas audiences like.

Overseas audiences also cannot get the laughs of mainland comedies.

This 10-year-old French short film became a hit overseas when it was first released.

Comedy is the first to be passed!

Many people don't appreciate the cold humor of Europe and the United States.

In 18, Ah San remade this movie, adapting it both locally and commercially.

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Lin Xuan's favorite suspense crime film also has a wide audience.

The top ten Chinese-language films in the North American box office list are all Kung Fu films.

He wanted to make a movie that would appeal to a wider audience and be liked by foreigners.

Mainland audiences also like it very much, with 14 people on Douban giving it a super high rating of 9.2.

After determining the priority route for overseas markets, Lin Xuan began shopping overseas in the system.

Even before joining the team, he was thinking about what kind of movie he would make this year.

How dare you not accept this!

The response from overseas markets for his last movie "The Dark Side" was very good, and he has initially gained international fame.

Lin Xuan bought two versions of the script and spent points to modify the script.

After modifying the system, he was still not satisfied and decided to do it himself.

In comparison, traditional kung fu and martial arts films are more easily accepted by overseas markets.

Unfortunately, the film only earned US$6000 million at the global box office because it did not have a big-name actor, and did not cooperate with local distributors.

Douban scores 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes index 100%, audience love rating 94%, imdb score 8.9.

Awards-winning literary films are still not considered.

"Don't worry about it. I've been pushing him all day long. Let's let him go for a night."

"Yeah, I told him that I'm writing it, but he still calls every day to remind me. Do you think it's annoying or not?"

After Zeng Li left, Lin Xuan concentrated on revising the script.

"Hehehe..."

But considering that the production cost of the film was only $450 million, the producers still made a huge profit.

Lin Xuan has been busy all day long. What on earth is Lin Xuan busy with?
In fact, he has been busy revising the script, and the final version has not been finalized until today.

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The night scene was shot that night and lasted all night. By the time the crew finished work, it was already dark.

Lin Xuan got up after sleeping for five hours and called Han Sanping.

"Director Han!"

"Sorry, I stayed up all night last night and just got up two minutes ago."

"The script, the script has been written."

"Are you free right now?"

"Okay, let's meet in the afternoon."

After lunch, Lin Xuan left the hotel by car and headed to the capital.

Fortunately, the filming location was chosen in Jincheng, otherwise we would have had to fly back and forth.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Xuan walked into the China Film Building and found Han Sanping's office with ease.

"Director Han...you have guests here."

On the black leather sofa, Han Sanping smoked a cigarette and crossed his legs.

A man and a woman were sitting across from him, and there were several documents on the coffee table that looked like scripts.

"You came!"

Han Sanping stood up and said to the two of them: "I have guests coming. Let's talk about this next time."

"Director Han, please help me more."

The woman doesn't want to give up and makes a humble request.

Han Sanping waved his hand impatiently: "I have already said that China Film can help with distribution, provided you can attract 300 million investment."

The woman wanted to say something more, but the unattractive man beside her pulled her back.

"Director Han, let's come back next time."

The two were about to leave. When they saw Lin Xuan outside the door, they were stunned.

"Director Lin! Hello, you are so good!"

The couple greeted each other politely.

Lin Xuan glanced at him, smiled and nodded.

Then he looked up at Han Sanping: "Investor?"

"Yes."

"What kind of movie?"

"This one……"

"Crime comedy!"

The man spoke quickly.

His eyes were bright, as if he had seen new hope.

"I wonder if Director Lin has seen Guy Ritchie's movie "Two Smoking Barrels"?"

"Classic crime comedy, how could you not have seen it?"

Hearing this, he was even more ecstatic.

People all over the country know that Lin Xuan likes suspenseful crime movies, and he must have watched "Two Smoking Barrels".

With boundless hope igniting in his heart, the man took out a brand new script and handed it over.

"Director Lin, please introduce yourself. My name is Ning Hao. This is my wife Xing Nana, who is also one of the screenwriters."

Xing Nana nodded slightly: "Director Lin!"

Lin Xuan responded with a smile, then looked at the script.

Sure enough, there are five big characters written on the cover: "Crazy Stone".

Xing Nana said: "Director Lin, the narrative structure of the script pays tribute to "Two Smoking Barrels".

But the core story is our original work and has also been adapted locally..."

Seeing that several people were chatting happily, Han Sanping couldn't help but interrupt.

"Lin Xuan, don't you like crime movies? Why don't you just vote for them?"

Lin Xuan flipped through the script and handed it back to him.

The expressions of Ning Hao and Xing Nana changed instantly.

"Leave your mobile phone number and I'll go back and read the script."

Ning Hao of the original time and space has never been able to attract investment. It was not until Andy Lau launched the "Asian Rising Star Director" project next year that he received 300 million investment.

In the end, it received more than 3000 million yuan at the box office. There was no reason for him to miss such a good movie.

Things took a turn for the worse, and Ning Hao excitedly wrote down his and Xing Nana's phone number on the first page of the script.

I am deeply afraid of missing out on investment because I missed a call. "Director Lin, goodbye."

After the two left, Lin Xuan put away the script and sat on the sofa.

"Are you really interested in his script?"

Han Sanping's mind is very sharp.

If Lin Xuan is interested in the script, then China Film and Television will get involved.

Lin Xuan had already guessed what he was thinking, and said in a calm tone: "Let's read it as a story, it's just a good way to relieve boredom on the way."

Han Sanping laughed a few times and felt a little relieved.

"What's the point of reading other people's scripts? Where's yours? I've been pushing for it for months."

"The script needs to be polished, and it's useless even if you urge it."

Lin Xuan handed him the script and then went to find the tea himself.

"There is Yuqian Longjing in the cabinet below. You can have a drink yourself."

Lin Xuan opened the cabinet: "There are a lot of good tea leaves. Which boss bribed you?"

Han Sanping shook his head with a smile, did not answer his words, and read the script carefully.

Lin Xuan made tea and started reading the script of "Crazy Stone".

The original idea for this story came about as early as 2000, but the first draft and the final version were completely different.

The script in Lin Xuan's hand is also different from the movies he has watched.

He took out a pen and scribbled on the script, circling the logical errors.

The reception room was very quiet, with only the sound of turning books and drinking tea.

Half an hour later, Han Sanping put down the script and let out a sigh of relief.

"Yes, there are twists and turns everywhere. This script is interesting."

Lin Xuan raised his head and smiled: "As long as Director Han likes it."

"In the last paragraph, the protagonist is pretending to be blind."

"That's right!"

Han Sanping said with a smile: "I don't know how you have such a brain, but you can write such beautiful stories."

"There's no point in praising me. I'll have to trouble you with the script review."

Hearing this, Han Sanping sighed: "I know, if it wasn't for me, you wouldn't let China Film Group get involved."

Lin Xuan smiled and said nothing, acquiescing.

The studio is not short of funds, and he is not afraid of taking risks. If there is no special use, why should he let China Film Group share the money?

"But it may be a little difficult to review the script, especially the police part."

The cops in "The Tuner" are complete villains.

He engaged in corruption and dereliction of duty, committed adultery and committed murder, and even took a police gun home without permission.

In the current environment, it is quite troublesome for the script to pass the review.

"If it's a simple matter, then I don't need to bother Director Han."

"Who do you think I am? To be honest, can the script be revised?"

Lin Xuan shook his head slightly.

"I tried it. If the police part was changed, the impact of the script would be greatly reduced."

Han Sanping was silent. He had just read the script and understood what Lin Xuan said.

"I'll try my best."

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."

Lin Xuan drank the tea, stood up and prepared to leave.

"Hey, what do you think of Ning Hao's script?"

"In general, the logic doesn't make sense in many places."

"Oh."

After hearing what he said, Han Sanping stopped asking further questions.

There were too many directors coming to him every day to ask for investment, and he really didn't take Ning Hao to heart.

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On the way back, Lin Xuan read the script.

At the same time, mark all the areas that need to be modified, and write comments and modification suggestions.

In the evening, he dialed Ning Hao's phone number.

After just a few rings, the phone was connected.

"Hello!"

"Director Ning Hao, I am Lin Xuan."

"Hello, Director Lin, I am Ning Hao."

"I've read your script. The overall completion level is pretty good, but there are a few suggestions I'd like to discuss with you."

"suggestion……"

Ning Hao felt a little disappointed after hearing this.

As an ideal director, he doesn't want anyone to interfere with his movies.

Even if the film loses both word-of-mouth and box office success after its release, it is still his responsibility and has nothing to do with anyone else.

But now that he can't get investment and the movie is about to be aborted, he can only let go of his integrity.

"Okay, whenever Director Lin is free, I will come find you."

"I will be in Jincheng at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon."

"Okay, see you tomorrow then."

After hanging up the phone, Ning Hao sighed in disappointment.

"What did Lin Xuan say?"

Xing Nana asked with concern.

"He said the script was good, but there were areas that needed to be revised."

Hearing this, Xing Nana remained silent for a long time, and finally asked tentatively.

"what are you thinking?"

"I'm very conflicted now. The script was created by you, me, and Xiaojun, and I really don't want to change a word.

But you also understand the current situation. We can’t get investment, and it’s useless no matter how good the script is. "

Xing Nana thought for a moment and suggested: "Don't be too entangled, wait until tomorrow, maybe it's just a slight change.

And Lin Xuan is also a screenwriter, so maybe his finishing touch made the script even more perfect. "

Ning Hao sneered and shook his head: "Don't listen to the nonsense outside. He is an actor, screenwriter, director, and also a martial arts instructor.

You think he is a god and can learn it instantly. I guess there is a team of screenwriters behind him, and the script is written by the team, and he just puts his name on it. "

Xing Nana has a different view on Ning Hao's speculation.

"You forgot "Detective Detective Dee", he was the second screenwriter of this show. At that time, he was not famous yet, and he had no money to hire a screenwriter."

"I heard that it was because he helped Qian Yanqiu that he was given the status of second author."

"If it's just to return a favor, wouldn't it be enough to let him play Li Yuanfang? Why bother with the name of a screenwriter?"

Ning Hao couldn't argue, but he was still a little jealous, so he hugged her and said:
"I almost forgot, you are still a fan of Lin Xuan, why didn't you ask for his autograph today?"

Xing Nana smelled jealousy and smiled: "Okay, okay, I won't mention him anymore."

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In the afternoon of the next day, Lin Xuan received Ning Hao and his wife in the small conference room of the hotel.

After a few brief greetings, he handed over the revised script.

Seeing that the script had changed beyond recognition, Ning Hao frowned slightly, feeling a little unhappy.

However, when he opened the script, both he and Xing Nana opened their mouths in surprise.

Each page of the script had several circles drawn with a pen, and a few lines of small words were written next to each circle.

Looking at the beautiful thin gold body on the paper, Ning Hao felt a little shocked.

Lin Xuan uses a thin gold body to sign autographs for fans. This cannot be deceived.

In other words, it was indeed him who revised the script.

Could it be that he is really a genius and can learn it instantly?
The couple carefully checked the handwritten comments, and they were shocked again.

Lin Xuan's annotations hit the nail on the head and poked holes in the overall structure of the script.

What's even better is that he also gave suggestions for modifications.

The two tried substitutions and found that the overall completion of the script had improved a lot.

Ning Hao and Xing Nana looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

This world is so unfair, it turns out there really is such a genius!
"Have you finished reading? What do you think?"

"Okay, the changes are really good. Director Lin deserves to be a great director in Berlin. I am really convinced."

Ning Hao's mentality changed directly and he praised him from the bottom of his heart.

Directors hate others meddling in their films, partly because they are afraid of outsiders directing experts.

But Lin Xuan's intervention did not destroy the integrity of the script, but greatly improved the quality of the script.

Which director wouldn't like such "interference".

(End of this chapter)