Literary Master 1978

After staying in the editing room for a while, Chen Huaikai insisted on inviting Lin Chaoyang to dinner, "Just in time for a new director, I will take you to meet Lao Hu first."

Lao Hu is Hu Qiming. He was an actor and later a producer. He promoted the filming of classic films such as "Song of Youth" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga".

Wang Yang had just retired at the beginning of the year, and Hu Qiming succeeded him as the new director of Yanying Factory and the third director after the founding of Yanying Factory.

The first major thing Hu Qiming did after taking office was to support director Xie Tieli in filming the film version of "Dream of Red Mansions".

When Chen Huaikai led Lin Chaoyang to the factory director's office, he couldn't help feeling sour when talking about this incident.

"How can a masterpiece like "A Dream of Red Mansions" be so easy to film? Old Xie Lin is still working hard. He will make six movies at once. The investment is said to be several million, but he can build a second mansion in Rongning. It would cost two to three million.

In my opinion, even ten million won’t be able to stop it. "

It's no wonder that Chen Huaikai is envious. When he made "The Master of Chess", he invested a relatively large amount in Yan Film Studio's project, just over one million, so he had to be careful about everything.

It's great to be here at Xie Tieli, you can get millions if you raise your hand, and the treatment is like heaven and earth.

Lao Chen has been making movies all his life, but he has never fought such a rich battle!

Lin Chaoyang chuckled and said: "If you think about it from another perspective, this movie will definitely lose money. Director Hu and Director Xie will inevitably be scolded by the people in the factory."

When a studio makes a movie, regardless of the investment and box office, China Film Company only gives the studio a buyout fee of 900,000 yuan.

"Dream of Red Mansions" cost millions, or even tens of millions, of investment, and it is certain to lose money.

"Give me 10 million to make a movie, and I'm willing to be scolded!"

"Okay, I really have the consciousness to dedicate myself to art!"

The two jokingly came to Hu Qiming's office and met Lin Chaoyang. Hu Qiming's attitude was very enthusiastic.

He knew very well about the grievances between Lin Chaoyang and Yanying Factory, but those were all in the past now.

"The Chess" is the legacy of the previous director Wang Yang, but since it has not been released yet, if it is released in the future and does well, it will also be due to his contribution.

You must know that Lin Chaoyang's last two novels and movies were both record-breaking achievements. "Wrangler" was already two years ago, so I won't mention it.

Since its release on December 10 last year, "Wreaths Under the Mountain" has set off a movie-watching craze across the country, attracting countless viewers into the cinema and earning tears from the audience.

The popularity of the movie is almost as high as that of "Shaolin Temple" released in 1982.

It is said that China Film Company made nearly 70 million yuan from the release of the movie "Garland Under the Mountain" from the distribution fee alone. Inferring that the final box office of the movie was nearly 140 million yuan.

In an era when the per capita movie ticket price was only more than 10 cents, this was undoubtedly a huge success. If we were to rank the movie box office rankings, "Garland Under the Mountain" would be a strong contender for the box office championship in 1984.

Even in the face of many predecessors such as "Romance in Lushan Mountain", "Shaolin Temple", "The Wrangler", "Gunshots from the Secret Bureau" and so on, the achievements of "Wreaths Under the Mountain" are not false at all.

And just as "Shaolin Temple" triggered a wave of martial arts craze, the most intuitive change in the domestic public opinion atmosphere after the release of "Wreaths Under the Mountain" is that patriotism has ushered in a new wave of upsurge.

What is even more commendable is that the enthusiasm of young people inspired by the movie to sign up to join the army is stronger than ever before. People's Armed Forces Departments everywhere are very busy this year.

In the face of such a brilliant record, Hu Qiming would not dare to underestimate the movie "Chess Master" under any circumstances. Maybe it will shock the Chinese film industry just like "The Wrangler" and "Wreaths Under the Mountain" bomb.

After chatting in the office for a while, Hu Qiming proposed to treat Lin Chaoyang to dinner.

Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the literary world has always had a huge influence on the film industry. The spread of many classic films is inseparable from the blessing of well-known literary works.

It was by promoting the adaptation of several classic novels such as "Song of Youth" and "Little Soldier Zhang Ga" that Hu Qiming gradually rose to prominence in Yan Film Studio and took up leadership positions.

Therefore, he attaches great importance to famous writers like Lin Chaoyang, and he is very clear about the benefits of establishing a good relationship with these writers.

When Hu Qiming wanted to treat a guest, he did not go to an outside restaurant, but to a small stove in the cafeteria of Yanying Film Factory. Chen Huaikai also called over the two leading actors of "The Chess", Liang Jiahui and Shen Guanchu.

After filming "Chess Master", Tony Leung did not return to Hong Kong, but continued to live in the guest house of Yan Film Studio.

The reason why he remains in the mainland is that Li Hanxiang may start filming a movie "Fire Dragon" about the life of the last emperor Puyi in the second half of the year.

"Burning the Old Summer Palace" and "Behind the Curtain" achieved great success after being released last year. It can be said that they are popular in East and Southeast Asian countries and regions.

If this trend continues, Li Hanxiang should continue to cooperate sincerely with the co-production company and make a series of movies about Cixi according to his own ideas.

However, the money moved people's hearts, and the two sides had irreconcilable conflicts in the way of profit distribution.

After struggling for several months, no consensus was reached. In the end, Li Hanxiang had no choice but to abandon the co-production company and start a new venture.

According to Tony Leung Ka-fai, what Li Hanxiang found this time was the China TV Drama International Cooperation Company, which would later become the Chinese TV Drama Production Center.

"So, Huizai will stay in the mainland for more than a year?" Lin Chaoyang asked with a smile.

Liang Jiahui nodded, "Yes. But I plan to go back to Xiangjiang after a while, and I will come back in the second half of the year after Director Li confirms the start of filming."

"That's right. It's been a long time since it came out. I guess that after Director Li's film is finished, the ban on it in Wandao will be over.

After "Chess Master" and "Fire Dragon" are released in Xiangjiang, your reputation will expand a bit, and some jobs should come to you by then. "

Liang Jiahui's face was full of gratitude and he said: "We all rely on the support of Mr. Lin and Director Li."

"You're welcome. Director Li is your boss, I can't help you much."

Tony Leung Ka-fai is the leading actor in "The Chess Master", and Lin Chaoyang also watched some of his performance in the editing room, and he really made the character Jiang Nansheng come alive.

Such actors add luster to the film and deserve help.

While Lin Chaoyang was talking to Liang Jiahui, Shen Guanchu stood up and toasted to him.

Shen Guanchu is the actor who plays the second male lead Jiro Kondo in "The Chess Master". He is also one of the few young actors that Yan Film Studio has promoted in the past two years. He has a handsome appearance and a quiet and elegant temperament. After wearing glasses, he fits the appearance perfectly. The image of Jiro Kondo, who is gentle and cruel at heart.

Lin Chaoyang drank a glass of wine and said a few polite words to him.

Liang Jiahui asked again: "Mr. Lin, I heard from Director Li that New Kunlun has applied for "The Curtain" to win this year's Hong Kong Film Awards. Do you think this movie can win the award?"

What he calls "Listening to Government Behind the Curtain" is actually the collective name for "Burning the Old Summer Palace" and "Listening to Government Behind the Curtain".

Lin Chaoyang asked with a smile: "What? Are you thinking about the Best Actor now?"

Listening to his teasing, Liang Jiahui looked shy, "I would be lying if I said I didn't want to, but Mr. Lin and Director Li are more qualified than me."

Lin Chaoyang shook his head, "That's not necessarily the case."

"Why?" Liang Jiahui asked puzzledly.

In his opinion, the success of "The Burning of the Old Summer Palace" and "The Curtain" are all due to Lin Chaoyang and Li Hanxiang.

With the box office and influence created after the movie was released, how could it not win the award?

“I remember that the Hong Kong Film Awards were organized by Film Fortnightly. Judging from the results of the previous two awards, it was obvious that they were influenced by the New Wave of French Film.

I heard that your company, Xiangjiang Films, is also engaged in the "New Wave". Aren't Fang Yuping and Xu Anhua in the previous two films both New Wave directors?

Compared with their movies, "The Man Behind the Curtain" is an "old guy". If it wants to win an award, the actors will be more likely to win awards. "

Lin Chaoyang methodically analyzed the award situation for Tony Leung Ka Fai, and finally patted him on the shoulder, "Maybe I can be crowned Best Actor this time!"

Lin Chaoyang's praise made Liang Jiahui a little excited and expectant in his heart, but what he admired even more was that Lin Chaoyang was able to know everything about the Hong Kong Film Awards.

This is rare among the mainland filmmakers he has come into contact with.

Hu Qiming, who was listening to the conversation between the two, interjected and asked: "The "Chess Master" we shot is also a co-production. Should we be able to sign up for the Academy Awards next year, right?"

"Of course. You can sign up for "Curtain Curtain", and there's no reason why you can't sign up for "Chess Master"."

After listening to Lin Chaoyang's words, Hu Qiming felt relieved and said to Chen Huaikai: "You have to think more about this. Next year, I will also sign up to participate in "The Master of Chess"."

Chen Huaikai nodded. The leader wants the film to participate in film awards. This is a good thing for the front and backstage staff involved in the film.

Not only is it possible to win honors, but more importantly, winning awards and bonuses will also be of great benefit to one's future development.

After the banquet, Lin Chaoyang rode his bicycle back home.

A few days later, Li Tuo suddenly ran to Lin Chaoyang's house. When he saw him, he excitedly asked: "Chaoyang, are your "Crossing Guandong" going to be published by Huacheng Publishing House?"

Lin Chaoyang was puzzled, "Yes!"

"Then what you got this time was royalties?"

Li Tuo's expression was exaggerated, and his voice was loud enough to jar his ears.

Lin Chaoyang frowned, "How did you know?"

"How could I not know about all the big and small things in the literary world? Is there anything I don't know about?" Li Tuo said with a smug expression on his face.

As a social butterfly in the literary world, it is understandable that Li Tuo is well-informed.

It's just that the publishing contract between Lin Chaoyang and Huacheng Publishing House has only been signed for a week, and the news has already reached Li Tuo. This efficiency is too fast, right?

"Tell me, are you really getting royalties? This is the first time since the founding of the People's Republic of China that you will go down in the history of literature!"

Li Tuo chased Lin Chaoyang with an excited expression and kept asking questions. Now that he knew everything, Lin Chaoyang had nothing to hide and explained the situation to Li Tuo in detail.

When Li Tuo heard him say the royalty rate of "12%", he made some calculations in his mind, and finally came up with a figure that shocked him.

His face was full of shock, "Wouldn't he become a millionaire soon?"

Lin Chaoyang shook his head, "It's not that exaggerated. How much does a book cost?"

Listening to his words, Li Tuo felt his blood surge up in his chest, and there was an indescribable jealousy tumbling around him. He shouted loudly: "You don't even look at the sales volume of your novels!"

After shouting, he ignored Lin Chaoyang's reaction and murmured to himself: "It would be great if these sales were given to me. I don't want much, one-tenth is enough, just one-tenth."

His expression was a little dull, and he looked like he had suffered a great shock.