Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

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 two of them are becoming more and more familiar with each other, and they feel like they have been friends for years.

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 learn from him as his teacher and specialize in antique art!

Feng Xiaogang's new film "Big Shot" has started shooting. He was busy with the crew's preparations in the previous period, but now he remembered Shanhe's request and quickly 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 worrying about you for so long. I've found the house, all the procedures have been completed, and you're about to star in a new movie. 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 Master Ma recently, and I'm preparing to write a new book!"

"I'll go! You have an idea so quickly, and the production team is not as hard-working as you!"

"If there's nothing else, I won't talk to you anymore. I'm just learning from Mr. Ma!"

"Okay, come and visit the crew when you have time!"

"Okay!"

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

"Yes, Master Ma is familiar with him, right?"

"I couldn't be more familiar. He and Wang Shuo almost bankrupted me back then!" Ma Weidu replied with narrowed eyes.

"Ah! There's still this matter, can't you? How can you bankrupt someone?" Shanhe became more and more aware of the exaggerated claims of the people in the capital.

"Don't believe it, it was in the 1990s! I opened a song and dance hall in my neighborhood. It was so rare at that time. It was a hit every day, and at night it was so crowded that everyone had to add seats! I didn't expect that in the end not only You made no money, and even lost more than 400,000 yuan. At that time, the yard you bought was only a little over 10,000 yuan. Do you know what happened?" Ma Weidu really has a talent for telling stories, and he gave it to Shanhe. A suspense.

Shanhe shook his head in cooperation.

"Everyone here comes to eat and drink for free, and some even have to take some souvenirs home. I'm really not suitable for business. I'm thin-skinned and can't speak harshly. Among them are Wang Shuo and Feng Xiaogang. "Qin, you bring a bunch of people to come here every day, eat, drink and take money, can't you lose money?" Ma Weidu said mockingly to himself.

"Haha! What's going on! What's the end?" Shanhe was amused.

"Finally, I didn't give up, so I went to them to complain. More than 400,000 yuan has been ruined by you! Don't tell me, Wang Shuo really has a way, doesn't everyone have a share to eat and drink for free? Everyone Let's make a TV series together centered around a dance hall. As a result, that TV series made me millions. The Fuguan Museum was built thanks to these millions!" Ma Weidu replied with a smile.

Shan He burst out laughing, "This is so legendary that even TV dramas would not dare to film it like this!"

"No! I really miss that era. People were simple and passionate, but it has become a lot less interesting now!" Ma Weidu said with emotion.

While the two were joking about the interesting things 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!"

Shanhe answered the phone, and Han Shanping's voice came into 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 Academy when you have time, Zhang Yimou and I are waiting for you right now!"

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

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

Along the way, Shanhe was thinking about Han Shanping's purpose in finding him. Could it be that he wanted me to help write the script for "Hero"?

As soon as Shanhe walked into Han Shanping's office, he saw three middle-aged men on the sofa. Naturally, he knew Han Shanping and Zhang Yimou, and the other one was somewhat familiar, but he didn't recognize them.

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

Shanhe stepped forward and stretched out his right hand, "Hello, Director Zhang, I am Qiu Shanhe!"

Zhang Yimou's face, which looks like that of an old farmer from the northwest, is full of grooves just by smiling.

"Hello, Shanhe!"

Zhang Weiping on the side was much more enthusiastic than Zhang Yimou, "Hello Shanhe, I have heard of you for a long time. I have long heard that you are a genius, your reputation is famous in Hollywood, and you are the pride of our Chinese people. I am so happy to meet you!"

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

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

Shanhe sat down under Han Shanping's hand, "Mr. Han, what can you ask me to help you with?"

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, 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 the tea cup and took a sip of water.

"How do you feel?" Han Shanping asked.

"I briefly read through it, and I feel very good. The picture is too strong, with multiple interpretations of a story, and the scene is very strong. According to Director Zhang's characteristics, the colors must be changing and gorgeous, and the plot may be a little thin, but The intention is lofty and the spirit is 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!"

Zhang Yimou fell into deep thought after listening.

"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!"

Zhang Weiping suddenly became excited when he heard Shanhe talking about overseas distribution, "Shanhe, I heard that you have channels in Hollywood. I need your help when the time comes. It's not easy to make a domestic movie. Without overseas distribution, it will be difficult to take back this movie." 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 speaking, Zhang Yi raised his head and looked at Shanhe, "Thank you for your trust. We all know that the risks are high, but Chinese-language movies 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 reached that point yet. Zhang Weiping, China Film has cast this movie. Yi, you dare to make it. I still don't believe it. As long as the domestic box office exceeds "Run! Dad" , I can also explain it here!" Han Shanping decided.

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

Han Shanping nodded, "I feel very relieved about you, I know you will help!"

Zhang Weiping was beaming with joy and quickly refilled the tea for everyone, "'Hero' will definitely be a success. Yi is quite famous abroad. There are also channels here at Shanhe. If you distribute it overseas, you can recover part of your 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 cannot make money. Cinemas 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 for a while and replied: "I think there is still a market for costume action films overseas, and domestic audiences can also accept them. I will go in this direction myself!"

"Shanhe, please tell me. I think you still know a lot about commercial movies. You chose "Run! Dad" very well!" Han Shanping asked Shanhe.

"Well! Then I'm going to make a bold statement, Mr. Han, has China Film Group ever considered the theme of the Three Kingdoms? There are too many characters in "Water Margin" among the four classics, making it difficult to excerpt, "Journey to the West" is not technologically advanced enough, and "Dream of Red Mansions" is not suitable. Shooting, only "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is left! The Three Kingdoms is a good theme. Let’s not talk about Europe and the United States. The entire East Asian cultural circle is familiar with it. There must be people rushing to cooperate with the release of Neon and Bangguo. The domestic public has almost no understanding of the characters of the Three Kingdoms. People don’t know!”

Shanhe's words made both Han Shanping and Zhang Yimou 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. I can invest in China Film to get it done, but there's a problem. I can't find a suitable director now!"

"Brother Kai, can't you?"

Han Shanping was silent for a while, "Shanhe, you have found the right person this time. It is indeed feasible to make a movie about the Three Kingdoms! I have to discuss it with other people, Yi, it is most suitable for you to direct the first one." , you finish filming "Hero" first, and you can also accumulate some experience. China Film's execution is not so fast, so you just have to have a base!"

"Okay, that's what I asked for!" Zhang Yimou 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 won't be any more eye-catching scenes like "Mengmeng, stand up!"!

"Shanhe, please think more about the plot. You will have to join the crew when the time comes. You will be taking classes in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy in the second half of the year!" Han Shanping gave Shanhe a task.

"Mr. Han, there's no problem for me to join. I definitely can't lead the screenwriting. My historical research is very shallow. China Film still needs to find experts to prove it. It's best to set up a planning and screenwriting team!" Shanhe suggested to Han Shanping. .

"Haha! Shanhe, you are quite humble." Han Shanping's expression became much more relaxed, "Yimou, Shanhe will be your little junior brother in the second half of the year. You have to take good care of him. I think he will not only be a great writer in the future, You can also become 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, I think you won't call him Director Zhang anymore, just senior brother. He must remember you as his direct junior junior brother!" Han Shanping teased.

"Then I'm welcome, senior brother, if you have any good intentions, you have to get me!" Shanhe also laughed.

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