I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

  Chapter 194 192. The old lady's foot wrap

   "Adapted screenplay?"

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

"Well…"

  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 buying 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 this most 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... the scale is a bit sure Can't live."

   "... scale?"

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

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

"OK."

   directly 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 review. Although... this story is pretty good. But it is limited to the things that we can access and have been decrypted. Some things that happened in history, in fact, sometimes It's far more exciting than the novel... But that's far away, I will have a chance to chat with you later. 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 Take it away directly, or, it must be the same person as Li Ningyu...the difficulty is here."

  The two of them stood in the cold wind of Shenmu Stadium, watching the rehearsal team from Hebei who were rehearsing 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's not denying...or resisting 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, GOODJOB."

  Rob Minkoff nodded to Liu Yifei, and 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.

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

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

  There is a lot to say.

   Such as Cheng Long and Li Lianjie, two kung fu superstars joined forces for the first time.

   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 are too many things to talk about.

   The entertainment industry in the first half of the year was hyped up, with wave after wave of attention.

  If it hadn’t been for the “Unspeakable Secret” which got Cannes in late May and started to exert its strength until the box office exploded...then the popularity of “The King of Kung Fu” might last for a whole year.

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

  Because it's tantamount to decompression 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 drama this time, playing the role of "Queen Mother".

  I'm putting on makeup right now.

  Mom is very happy.

  Liu Yifei can see that...she has always had a movie dream.

   I just pinned my movie dream on myself.

   And this time, the dream came true... Godfather obviously spent a lot of effort... Seems to have thought of something, suddenly, Liu Yifei shook his head vigorously, shaking out the thought that gave her goosebumps.

   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, hasn't ended yet. It should be counted after the screening is over, and I will tell you when the time comes."

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

  No way, she has to distract some attention.

   Otherwise... very uncomfortable.

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

  Mimi succeeded.

  The movie is very good to watch, and Mimi is also very 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.

  No way, she can only do this.

  Because once some things start, the fantasies in my mind can't be stopped. 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.

   This is beyond doubt.

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 where the cowboy is very busy...

Um…

  …

  Xi’an, conference room of Xiying Film Studio.

  A group of people sat in the meeting room, and after listening to Qi Lei's secretary read 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 originally didn't intend to pay attention to it, after all, this is a meeting.

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

   Immediately afterwards, Xu Xin's voice was heard:

   "President Qi, are you busy?"

   "Hahaha, Director Xu is looking for me, I must not be busy."

  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 191 million, a 6% cut is more than 11 million.

   It's just a movie.

  It is also the only film released by Xiying Film Studio in the past four years.

Yes, you are not mistaken.

   is 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.

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

   How miserable was it at the worst time?

   Make one, lose one.

  No money to give, what should I do?

  The studio is for you.

   This piece of land is for you.

  These devices give you…

  The degree of decline can be imagined.

  Of course, this is not just 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 Studio, 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.

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

   At first glance, they are all quite 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 is the star's old love, let's talk about "A World Without Thieves".

  The total investment of "A World Without Thieves" is 30 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 can play without bringing Xiying Studio.

  But because of the relationship, I still handed over the company to the people of Xiying Studio for distribution.

  Not to mention the nearly 120 million box office of the film, the advertising revenue in it alone, whether it is BMW or Taobao, has collected nearly 40 million in advertising fees.

   It will pay back directly.

   It’s nothing, you get paid as much as you do.

   is normal.

   But the problem is that "A World Without Thieves", as Taihe's first work, is the first work after the company was established.

  While it was a big hit, Xiying Studio took millions in distribution fees, and even exposed the relationship.

  The protagonist of this movie is a "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 a different 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, people who are too good at Xiying Studio must also be present when doing things.

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

  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.

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

  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 Film Studio, Qi Lei thought that the other party also came with this idea.

   Everyone knows that Xiying Film Studio is related, and everyone knows that your family has a big business.

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

  Everyone gets what they need.

  However, Xiying Studio made others come and go. 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 also available.

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

  If I have money, can’t I make it myself?

  Of course, Xiying Studio itself is not stupid, so after 2006, it suspended all such distribution work, planning to start selecting excellent scripts and directors internally. Then, the director resources of the West Film Studio are gone.

   Only one Gu Changwei and one Wang Quan'an were left.

have to.

  Director Wang Quan'an, photographer Gu Changwei, let's get together. In March 2006, 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 turning to 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 2006. 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 film.

   But for the time being, the prospects are quite optimistic.

   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 2008.

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

   As a result, his fate was undeserved.

  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.

  "The Unspeakable Secret" was crowned with the title of Xiying Film Studio, which made the logo of this old film studio reappear in the audience's sight, not to mention, it also won nearly 200 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 like others, being the old lady's foot wrap.

   And the profit of more than 10 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 100,000, 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, then others may think that his debut is a **** 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 him Hurry up to shoot...

   This is a chicken that can lay golden eggs!

  God of Wealth!

   Now that the God of Wealth has found him, Qi Lei's heart has begun to beat faster and faster.

  Even though he is currently in a meeting in the factory, he is still joking, and after mentioning the name of "Director Xu", he presses the hands-free button on the phone under the eyes of other people in the conference room subconsciously shutting 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?

   Xiying 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.

  So 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, whoever's work you fell in love with this time, I promise to help you negotiate it. There are quite a few writers who maintain a good cooperative relationship with our Xiying Studio."

  This is the truth.

  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, Xiying Film Studio has a very good reputation.

  These reputations were all made by those once excellent directors of Xiying 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 correct.

  With a work supported by literature, as long as you can find the 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.

   is also culture.

   is 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 called "The Wind" in my hand, which is the work of the Mao Dun Literature Award-winning writer Mai Jia. I fell in love with this novel. Let's ask about it. Ask about the copyright? This book...I like it very much.

   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 a sentence:

   "Mao Dun Literary Prize 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.

   Zhang Wu's identity is very clear to him.

"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?"

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

   This young man works...

   It's pretty cautious.

  Drip-tight.

  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 obviously older men let out a silent exclamation.

   No wonder Yimou valued him so much...

   This sensitivity and prudence in the pursuit of art... is simply carved out of the same mold as Yimou.

  Reassuring.

   After Qi Lei heard this, he also nodded:

   "Okay, I understand. At that time, I bought the book and looked at the publishing house, and then I started contacting."

"Um."

   After Xu Xin responded, he suddenly said:

"I really think the story is pretty good, so...let's get as much of it as possible while it's just out, okay? There's a lot to dig out in this story. At least...after watching it, I think the movie , TV series can be filmed, and they will all be very exciting. So... okay?"

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

   This is making a request.

   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 partner is not capable enough.

  It’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 is still more than half a year, and the Olympic Games are over...

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

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

   Immediately, I was a little distressed...

  The character 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's pretty" in Fat Yuan Longchuan's binoculars...

   But "pretty" has become a rule.

  In Xu Xin's world...

What?

  Girlfriend is not pretty?

  Then who is beautiful?

   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 Girl" and gave some comments, but he never let his girlfriend perform in front of him like an audition.

   But Gu Xiaomeng is the main character in this movie.

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

   But this is the trouble.

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

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

  Thinking about gains and losses...

well.

   With a long sigh, he edited a message anyway:

   "I asked the people from Xiying Studio to talk about the script of "The Wind". If we talk about it, 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's wrong?"

   "You want to shoot!?"

   "Yeah. You don't like the story?"

   "I like it, but... are you going to shoot it?"

   "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?"

"right."

   "????"

   "What's wrong? 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?

   It's quite nasty.

  But a warm current gushed out from the girl's heart, and she continued to drill down...

   But that's not the point.

  The emphasis is on the last sentence.

   is the sentence "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 burning hot like oil and fire.

   Mixed with this hotness, after hearing the words "Mimi, ready to start", she responded, got up and typed a series 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 emotion anymore, and laughed out loud:

   "Goose goose goose goose goose~"

   The cake for the default heroine is too big.

  Can’t afford it...Can’t I pay back the meat?

  (end of this chapter)