Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

"The Martian" took a week to write.

In the book, Ma Kewei is just beginning to pick up the potato-growing skills he has been familiar with since childhood, but in reality, the mountains and rivers are in trouble!

He spent the whole night writing and deleting, deleting and writing again, and repeated it several times, but he still felt dissatisfied. It seems that it is not so easy for a descendant of northwest farmers to describe it.

Shanhe is a little impetuous. More than three months of preparation still seems not comprehensive enough. The world view and theoretical support are available, but the character characteristics are ignored. If you don’t understand the farmers in the northwest, how can you accurately write about the taste of the farmers in the northwest!

Shanhe thought about it for a night, throwing away the impetuousness in his heart. If you don't understand, then go and understand! Go to sleep and start again tomorrow!

The next day, Shanhe got up early, washed up, wandered out, and had a delicious breakfast.

He planned to find Zhang Yimou. He looked like an authentic old northwest farmer and had also lived in the countryside. Chatting with him might be helpful to him.

Shanhe dialed Zhang Yimou's phone number.

"Hey, senior brother, I'm Shanhe!"

"Call me so early. Is there something wrong?"

"Something happened. Are you still in the capital?"

"Here we are! The location of "Three Kingdoms" is still being set up, and actors have just started to be selected. I can't leave the capital for the time being. If you have anything to do, just come over!"

"Well, I really need to ask you for a little help!"

"I'm a little curious. Haven't you started writing a new book? The phone calls are often unreachable these days. Mr. Han still wants you to participate in the casting. What do you have to do with me now?"

"I don't care about the casting. I'm looking for you because of the new book!"

"Aren't you writing science fiction novels? How can you get involved with me? I'm a native of the northwest, and I can't get the imagination of you young people!"

"Hehe... I'm just here for you, a native of the northwest!"

"Okay, you can come directly to my office tomorrow morning. I won't chat with you anymore. The crew is still waiting for a preparatory meeting!"

"Okay, Senior Brother, please be busy first, we will talk tomorrow!"

"Then I'll die!"

Shanhe put down the phone, thinking about Zhang Yimou's face of an old northwest farmer, and laughed inexplicably. Don't tell me, Zhang Yimou is quite suitable to play Ma Kewei!

Shan He was about to go back to Beijing Film Academy to take a look when Yang Liu walked in carrying breakfast.

"Oh, boss, it's so early today. Don't you always leave the house after nine these days?"

Shan He glanced at the smiling Yang Liu, "If you have something to say, hurry up and tell me. I don't have time to talk nonsense with you. I'm about to go to the school to have a look!"

"Boss, have you had breakfast? I brought you soy milk and fried dough sticks!" Yang Liu put the breakfast on the stone table.

"After you've eaten, leave it alone! I'll eat it as a snack later, don't waste it!" Shanhe nodded in response.

"Boss, the production of the TV series "Cliff" has been completed, and Mr. Zhong has started to prepare for the first round of broadcasting. If you are not busy writing a book, why not go back to the company and have a look! You are the author of the original work, don't you want to see the effect of the adaptation? Yang Liu said while sitting on the stone bench.

"So fast! Have you seen the finished film? How was the filming?" Shanhe asked.

Yang Liu shook his head and replied: "I haven't seen the original film yet, but my colleagues in the production department said it was good, and the actors all performed very well!"

"Really?" Shanhe nodded and said, "Then I have to see it. I'm still looking forward to Teacher Li Xuejian's performance!"

"Then let's set off now!"

"Fine!"

The two of them went out and got in the car and drove towards Chuhe Film and Television. Shanhe turned his head and glanced at Yangliu who was driving, and asked casually: "It's been a month since "Crazy Stone" was released. How much is the box office now?"

"It's less than 130 million. The box office has fallen sharply this week. The box office is almost falling below 1 million every day. There are too many pirated discs. There is nothing we can do!"

"This is the current situation in China. We can't change it. We can only try our best to adapt. This time "Crazy Stone" has done very well! By the way, has overseas distribution started?" Shanhe shook his head and sighed.

"It's starting. Hong Kong and Taiwan have started to show it, but the box office is not very good. They probably don't understand our domestic entertainment. There are film companies in Neon and Bangguo asking about the copyright. They should still be negotiating. The European copyright is for sale. Out, Luc Besson's Europa Pictures bought out the European distribution rights for 150,000 euros, but the box office is not expected to be good. I think this Luc Besson is a drunkard and is not interested in drinking. I want to talk to you!" Yang Liu! He replied while driving.

"'Crazy Stone' is indeed not suitable for overseas release. The cost can be recovered at a certain level, 150,000 euros is a lot! As for Luc Besson, we will talk about it later, cooperation is not impossible!"

"Boss, in fact, making movies in China is not as profitable as making TV series. If you look at the box office of "Crazy Stone", it has already been a miracle. But by rough calculation, the net profit is less than 30 million. I think the profit of "The Cliff" It must be at least 20 million, it’s stable, there’s no need to gamble, there’s no need to engage in so much messy publicity and supervision, it’s much easier to make money!” Yang Liu said sadly.

Shanhe rolled his eyes at Yangliu, "The total investment is 12 to 3 million, and the profit is less than 30 million. You are so loud. TV series make money, but they are still far behind in terms of influence. Movies have greater potential. , Chuhe Film and Television still focuses on movies. TV series can be produced, but the quality must be guaranteed. Reputation is much more important than temporary profits!"

"I just sighed, knowing that making movies is the future career of my boss. By the way, Mr. Zhong seems to be very optimistic about the spy war theme. After filming "Cliff", she wants to continue filming "The Conspiracy", the one written by Mecca. "Novel, Wang Baoqiang is really lucky this year, he has another protagonist!" Yang Liu responded with a smile.

Shanhe nodded, "I know "The Conspiracy". Sister Zhong is a good idea. How is Baoqiang doing recently? Has he joined the set for filming?"

"He worked very hard and went to the plateau early. The filming of "A World Without Thieves" has already started, but he has not yet played his part. If this trend continues, I will have to build a team for Wang Baoqiang. This year there will be two movies and one TV series. These are not small productions, boss, your vision is really admirable, he is about to take off!"

"Take good care of him and Huang Bo. These two people will be able to support your agency in the future. Stop signing messy actors, and don't bother wiping people's butts in the future!" Shanhe suggested casually.

"I see!"

The two walked into Chuhe Film and Television Company. Along the way, the employees greeted Shanhe as "boss".

After Shanhe responded with a smile and a nod, he said angrily to Yangliu: "Look, it was you who started calling me boss. Now it's all called that. I, a literary young man, have been turned into a nouveau riche by you!"

"Then why should I call you, Mr. Qiu? Everyone Qiu?"

"Forget it, it's up to you!"

The two knocked on the door and walked into the general manager's office. Zhong Lifeng stood up and poured a glass of water for Shan He, "Oh! The boss is here. It's rare. Have you finished the new book?"

"It hasn't started yet! I said, Sister Zhong, it sounds awkward for you to call me boss like this!" Shanhe said after taking a sip of water.

"Why don't you call me boss, young boss?"

Shanhe turned pale and covered his mouth with a look at Yangliu who was snickering, "I'm not going to bullshit you, Sister Zhong. I'm here to see the finished film of "Cliff". I heard from Yangliu that the filming was good. As the author of the original work, I have to check it!"

"Okay! The subtitles have not yet been finished in the later stage. The shooting is indeed very good, with a bit of a movie quality. Guan Hu is good at it. I have to make a record in the first round this time. With the addition of your original work, I want it Let’s bleed these TV stations!” Zhong Lifang replied with a smile.

"You are an expert in distribution. You have the final say. I heard that you are interested in "The Conspiracy" again. You have a good vision!"

"We have bought the copyright of "The Conspiracy" a long time ago. I am more optimistic about the writer Mecca. I will not let go of his works in the future. The broadcast of "The Cliff" will probably lead to the trend of spy war themes. The filming of "The Conspiracy" "It's just the right time!" Zhong Lifeng explained to Shanhe.

Shanhe nodded and said: "I agree with your judgment, okay, let's go to the production department and have a look. I'm really looking forward to the wonderful performances of several powerful actors!"

Shanhe spent nearly two hours watching the first five episodes of "Cliff". Guan Hu did a great job.

From the first five episodes alone, Shanhe can experience the dull and depressing shackles of the Puppet Manchukuo on the screen. The characters are like warm flames in a cold fireplace, bright and full!

It can be seen that Guan Hu put a lot of thought into shooting several important scenes with great quality. He used a movie-making technique to shoot these scenes. The long shots and short shots were interlaced back and forth, creating a tense and depressing scene. The atmosphere is rendered with a strong sense of substitution!

The performance of several actors is also perfect. Gao Bin's complex and suspicious character, sometimes laughing loudly, sometimes being gloomy and treacherous, is vividly portrayed by Li Xuejian!

Zhou Yi, played by Chen Daoming, is very charming. The calm and ruthless appearance of a middle-aged martyr, but the passionate heart are vividly interpreted!

Jiang Wenli's performance is in no way inferior to that of the two male protagonists. The image of an artistic young man who coexists with wisdom and beauty, has rich and delicate emotions, and loves Soviet literature and art emerges immediately.

After watching five episodes, Shanhe is convinced of the success of this TV series.

No matter what the theme is, a successful TV series must promote "truth, goodness and beauty". Whether it is a war era or a peace era, people have the pursuit of "truth, goodness and beauty" and the yearning for a better life. This is also the greatness of human nature.

"Cliff" has achieved this. At the most critical moment for the country and the nation, this kind of "truth, goodness and beauty" becomes even more valuable and radiant!

"Cliff" will touch and resonate with the audience, Shanhe is sure of this!

After having lunch with Zhong Lifeng and several company managers, Shanhe left Chuhe Film and Television. Shanhe had no intention of getting involved in the specific distribution matters of "Cliff". Professional matters are best left to professionals!

He still has to save his energy for "The Martian"!

The next day, Shanhe arrived at Zhang Yimou's office early in the morning.

"What's the matter with you rushing over here so early in the morning? Is it really about the new book?" Zhang Yimou asked with a smile.

"It's about the new book. The male protagonist in my new book is the son of a northwest farmer. I need to create an honest, tough and cunning image of a northwest man in the book, but I find that I can't write it. No, Senior brother happens to be from the northwest and has also been to the countryside. I came to have a chat with you to see if you can give me some inspiration and reference!" Shanhe poured himself a glass of water and sat across from Zhang Yimou.

"That's what happened! Farmers in the northwest are hard to describe. To be honest, I feel that they are a little different and more complicated than Chinese farmers in other places!" Zhang Yimou replied.

"Oh? Senior brother, please tell me!"

Zhang Yimou thought for a while, "Actually, I thought about this question when I was filming "Red Sorghum". What should farmers in the northwest look like?"

Zhang Yi took a sip of water and continued: "The northwest is too big. There are huge differences inside and outside the pass. Let's just talk about the farmers inside the pass. Since the Spring and Autumn Period of the Three Qin Dynasty, this has been the land of the king. Entering the pass is the decisive factor for the king. Factor, because here is the fertile Guanzhong Plain, which can feed people and support Wang Ba's foundation, so the farmers here have a strong and honest bloodline! They have a strong tradition of resistance!"

"From the Qin to the Tang Dynasty, the Guanzhong Plain was the most prosperous and productive area in China. However, the increase in population for more than a thousand years has brought huge changes to the land of the Three Qin Dynasties. In the late period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, the agricultural production in Guanzhong had already It was no longer possible to feed the entire population of Guanzhong. The rulers at that time had to go to Luoyang for food regularly. The miserable situation of the farmers in Guanzhong can be imagined. The competition for survival brought tenacity and cunning to the farmers of Guanzhong, who were both tough and honest. He is both tough and cunning, both resigned to his fate and dares to resist, very complex characteristics that I cannot describe accurately!”

After listening, Shanhe nodded and continued to ask: "Brother, I can't write now. What suggestions do you have?"

"There is no other way but to experience it personally. I suggest you go to the northwest countryside and stay for a while. We who are engaged in artistic creation have some things that we can only understand but cannot express in words. No one can tell you the exact answer!" Zhang Yi replied with a smile.

Shanhe said with a helpless smile: "I knew it, it seems I can't escape this trip to the northwest!"

"Haha...Shanhe, you should go out and walk more to see what good inspiration you can get from sitting at home!" Zhang Yimou laughed.

"It's true! It's better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books!" Shanhe nodded and said, "Let's not talk about it anymore, senior brother, how is the casting process for "Three Kingdoms" going?"

"There are many actors coming to audition, but not many roles have been confirmed. Zhou Yu will probably ask Tony Leung. Jiang Wen wants to play Cao Cao, but I think he is good as Guan Yu. Chen Daoming comes to audition Liu Bei. I want him to try Zhuge Liang. Shanhe, do you have anyone to recommend?" Zhang Yimou asked.

Shanhe thought for a while, "Brother, please leave me a role as Pang Tong. Huang Bo, the black-skinned actor in "Crazy Stone", what do you think?"

"It's quite suitable. Pang Tong doesn't have many roles, but he is a popular character. Okay, let him audition and go through the motions!" Zhang Yimou nodded in response.

"I know, then I won't disturb you!"

"Okay, if you have any problems, just call me. Northwest is my hometown, and I can arrange your itinerary!"

"Thank you, senior brother, my dad is also in the northwest! I'll go find my dad!"

Now that his journey to the northwest was confirmed, Shanhe didn't hesitate too much. He immediately called his father after coming out of Zhang Yimou's office.

There’s a lot going on today, so I’ll write less! The chapter name was sent wrong, sorry!