Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

In the week before 2005, "Unfortunately" was still raking in box office hits in the Chinese film market.

Except for New Year's Eve, the single-day box office for the other six days exceeded 10 million. The accumulated box office in two weeks has exceeded 150 million. The final box office should hover around the 200 million mark.

The end of the holiday season and the proliferation of pirated discs caused the box office of "A Stranger on the Road" to plummet on the first working day of the new year. The single-day box office was less than 5 million, but Chuhe Film and Television has succeeded.

Although the return on investment is not as exaggerated as last year's "Crazy Stone", it still made a lot of profits.

The important thing is that Chuhe Film and Television has completely established a foothold in the Chinese film and television industry and gained a reputation. This intangible gain is immeasurable.

Ning Hao has consolidated his position in the Chinese film and television industry, and another well-known director with charisma and box office credentials is rising.

Ning Hao has become a veritable leader of young directors in China. The director support plan between him and Chuhe Film and Television will be more extensive and legitimate.

In addition, the company also promoted an alternative star like Wang Baoqiang, and Zeng Li also made a lot of profits.

Although she did not appear in many scenes, she left a deep impression on the audience. Her stunning appearance at the end of the film caused many wolf friends to howl in unison. Some people on the Internet have named her the most beautiful woman in China!

On the night of the first working day, Chuhe Film and Television held a celebration cocktail party for "On the Road".

Ning Hao led the creative team to smash the ice sculpture figure of 158 million. Zhong Lifeng loudly announced that the wages of all Chuhe Film and Television staff would be doubled this month, and overtime pay and bonuses were not included. The scene immediately burst into cheers. and whistle.

The representatives of the Huaguo Film Company who were invited looked at this scene with amused expressions. They were bet by this woman again!

All the actors in the film and television industry who were present also began to socialize around. Chuhe Film and Television's resources are extraordinary. So far, it has not failed in the film and television industry. The films and television dramas it has produced are all high-quality, and the actors are so praised!

Shan He did not attend the celebration cocktail party, but Xie Meiyu attended the celebration banquet.

He also went on stage and said a few words, briefly expressing the importance Chuhe Group attached to Chuhe Film and Television, expressing its gratitude to the employees, and promising not to withdraw funds from Chuhe Film and Television. The group even had attempts to continue to inject capital.

This is the first time for all colleagues in the film and television industry present to see the Emperor of Chuhe Film and Television, and they also know that there is a backer behind Chuhe Film and Television.

It seems that the rise of Chuhe Film and Television is unstoppable. Another private giant will rise up in the domestic film and television industry. The film and television industry will become more and more bustling, and the competition will become more and more fierce. Is the Chinese film really going to start? Recovered?

As soon as the seventh day of the Lunar New Year arrived, Shanhe ran to the company's editing room and started the re-editing work of "Bottom Hot Girl".

He was really frightened by his mother's prompting for marriage at any time. During the day, he used work as an excuse to avoid this topic that he could not argue with.

After returning home in the evening, Shanhe began to think about the soundtrack of "Bottom Hot Girl".

Film soundtrack refers to the theme music that appears in film works. Generally, it should match the plot development and the mood of the scene, and play a role in setting off the atmosphere.

In the production of a movie, the soundtrack is part of the dubbing; the soundtrack only deals with the music in the movie.

Directors' requirements for film scores are often divided into two types. One is to try to be integrated into the structure of the film and be as imperceptible as dubbing; the second is to be as prominent as possible, so that people can strongly feel the existence of the music and make it play a role. It plays the role of driving rhythm.

Shanhe attaches great importance to the role of film scores. If "Pirates of the Caribbean" did not have Hans Zimmer's score, its box office would have been cut by at least one-third.

"Bottom Hot Girl" is a youth inspirational film. Shanhe hopes that the film will have a strong sense of immersion, so rhythm is crucial, but music is the best way to immerse people.

Furthermore, the main audience for this movie is young people, who like pop music and passion.

Music is also one of the best ways to promote your film.

The first thing Shan He thought of was not the soundtrack for the movie, but the promotional song for the movie. This was a very suitable way of promoting "Bottom Hot Girl".

If a movie promotional song can be sung among young people before the movie is released, the role it will play in promoting the movie is immeasurable!

Shanhe began to recall the impressive melody in his mind.

Several inspirational songs suddenly appeared in Shanhe's mind.

"The First Dream", "Invisible Wings", "Blooming Life", "Fly Higher", "Chasing Dreams" and so on.

Shan He quickly turned on his computer and searched to see if these songs had already been released.

"First Dream" was released last year. It is an inspirational song adapted from the Neon Singer. Both the melody and the lyrics are very suitable for "Bottom Hot Girls". Unfortunately, it has already been released, and its popularity is not low.

"Fly Higher" and "Blooming Life" are both songs by Wang Feng. "Fly Higher" has been composed, and "Blooming Life" is unknown, but the company can contact Wang Feng.

Neither "Invisible Wings" nor "Chasing Dreams" have been released yet.

Shanhe began to carefully recall the lyrics and melodies of these two songs.

"Invisible Wings" is a song by Angela Chang. Shanhe listened to it many times on various occasions in his previous life, but he still remembers it intermittently. He can roughly hum the melody, but he really can't remember the lyrics clearly.

But this didn't trouble him. With Shanhe's current literary accomplishment, it was easy to add lyrics to the melody.

Every time I am strong in wandering and lonely,

Even if I feel confused every time, I won’t shed tears.

I know that I have always had a pair of invisible wings, taking me to fly to hope.

…

"Chasing Dreams" is even simpler. Shanhe is very familiar with this song, because when he lived in the basement in his previous life, he especially liked "Those Things About That Rabbit That Year". This song is the ending song of the first season.

The mountains and rivers are still fresh in my memory!

This is a very passionate war song, and at this moment Shanhe feels that this song has greater power.

He's even started thinking about how to edit clips from "Hot Bottom" to match the song's explosion.

Shanhe was very active and dialed the number left by Ning Hao the next day.

On the other end of the phone, young musician Dong Dongdong received an unexpected surprise.

After he put down the phone, he hugged his girlfriend Chen Xi, "Chen Xi, do you know who called just now? It was Shanhe! He invited us to go to Chuhe Film and Television for an interview. Director Ning Hao introduced us to Shanhe, and we To have the opportunity to do the soundtrack for ‘Bottom Hot Girls’ is incredible!”

"Really? That's great. I like "Bottom Hot Girl" and I'm a fan of Shan He's book. When are we going to meet Shan He?"

"Let's prepare some previous works and leave immediately. Shanhe is waiting for us at Chuhe Film and Television!"

"Hurry up then, the soundtrack for the movie is still Shanhe's debut, we have to seize the opportunity!"

At this time, the two had just graduated from the Recording Department of the Film Academy. Although they had started scoring some TV series, cartoons and commercials since 2003, the opportunity to work on a complete film scoring job was too rare!

The two quickly came to Chuhe Film and Television with their works and work cases that they were satisfied with.

Shanhe received the two people in the conference room.

"Hello, we are alumni, no need to be polite. The first cut of "Bottom Hot Girl" has been completed, and the re-cut and final cut are also in progress. I am choosing a soundtrack engineer. Ning Hao recommended you to me. I believe Ning Hao, can I see your works?"

"Of course!" Dong Dongdong handed the CD he carried to Shanhe, "Shanhe, my girlfriend is a fan of your books. We especially like the book "Bottom Hot Girl". This book also has our youth, so we can have the opportunity We are all honored to be a part of this film!”

Shanhe took the disc and responded with a smile: "You're welcome. In terms of seniority, you are still my senior brothers and sisters. I very much hope to cooperate with you."

Shanhe didn't show any pretense and started playing the disc directly.

Ning Hao's recommendation is indeed very reliable. Although the two have short qualifications, they are very talented and agile, and they have their own way of knowing the rhythm of music!

After more than half an hour, Shanhe turned his attention from the fragments of their works to the two of them, "Are these works jointly created by you?"

"I am the composer, and Chen Xi has just graduated. He is mainly responsible for writing lyrics, but most of the works are the result of our joint creation. She has a very keen sense of music and is good at controlling the rhythm!" Dong Dongdong replied.

Shanhe nodded and responded: "You are indeed suitable for the soundtrack work of "Bottom Hot Girl". I am very happy to have two talented alumni scoring my first film. When can you join the production team?"

The two were very excited when they heard this, and even gave each other high fives to celebrate on the spot. Chen Xi seemed to have few words. Dong Dongdong replied: "We can join the production team at any time. We have just celebrated the New Year and we have no projects on hand!"

"Then tomorrow we will officially sign a contract for cooperation. The Chuhe Film and Television Production Department will talk to you about the specific matters!" Shanhe stood up and extended his right hand to the two of them, "I wish us a happy cooperation!"

After shaking hands with Shanhe in turn, the young couple responded equally excitedly: "Happy cooperation, Shanhe, we will not betray your trust and will use all our abilities on "Bottom Hot Girl"!"

"I'm looking forward to it!" Shanhe took out two sheets of manuscript paper from the folder and handed them to Dong Dongdong, "These are some inspirations I got during the filming process. They are two lyrics I filled in myself. There are also melodies, but I can't compose them. Song, can you guys see if it can be released as a promotional single for the movie?"

The two of them unexpectedly took the manuscript paper handed over by Shanhe and lowered their heads to browse.

A few minutes later, Chen Xi, who had been silent for a long time, praised with bright eyes: "The lyrics of mountains and rivers are very suitable for "Bottom Hot Girl". According to my judgment, "Invisible Wings" should be a folk song, and "Chasing" should be a folk song. "Dream of the Pure Heart" is rock and roll, right?"

"Yes!" Shanhe nodded and replied: "I want to use these two songs in the form of MTV as a trailer for "Bottom Hot Girl". What do you think?"

"Shanhe, do you have a song demo, or can you hum it live?"

Shanhe hesitated for a while, "I haven't had time to find someone to record the demo, so I'll sing it for you, but I'm tone-deaf and a little out of shape, so you have to be prepared!"

A few minutes later, Shanhe sang the two songs with all his strength. Dong Dongdong was okay and was concentrating on composing the music based on Shanhe's humming. Chen Xi couldn't help covering his mouth and laughing!

Shanhe looked at Chen Xi, smiled and laughed at himself: "What a shame! My sister often says that my singing can scare away my dogs. It's terrible!"

"Haha..." Chen Xi laughed, "It does feel like a broken idol, but it is only true if it has flaws, and the melody is great!"

It took Dong Dongdong half an hour to complete the composition and become familiar with the song. He sang the lyrics of Shanhe again.

The professional ones are different. When it comes out of Shanhe's mouth, it feels like a cassette, but when it comes to Dong Dongdong's mouth, it sounds like two classic inspirational songs that are consistent with Shanhe's memory.

"These two songs are great! Shanhe, your musical talent is amazing!"

Shanhe shook his head and couldn't laugh or cry!

Dong Dongdong seemed to be thinking of Shan He's tone-deafness, "Some people are good at composing but not performing. It's not surprising!"

After seeing off the future domestic film scoring couple, Shanhe breathed a sigh of relief, finally leaving the songs in his head to others.

He sings not only to kill others, but also to kill himself. After all, he is not a genius, he has too many flaws!

Cheating alone is not enough, you have to work hard!

Putting aside the messy emotions, Shanhe continued to devote himself to the editing of "Bottom Hot Girl".

On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, the re-editing of "Bottom Hot Girl" was completed. The entire film was cut to about 105 minutes. The fine editing stage will be carried out in cooperation with various post-production departments.

The director of Shanhe has completed 90% of his work, and the movie has basically been finalized. Whether it is good or bad is up to him.

Shanhe is quite satisfied with his first attempt as a director, and feels that he has achieved his best.

In retrospect, there are indeed many areas that need improvement, but these can only be put in the next movie, so take your time!

Shanhe returned to the courtyard tired and relaxed. As soon as he walked into the middle courtyard, he heard a family discussing something loudly in the living room.

Xie Meiyu was the first to notice her son returning home. She quickly got up and came out of the living room to greet her. Seeing her son's tiredness, she asked distressedly: "Why are you so tired? Have you had dinner?"

Shan He held his mother's hand and walked towards the main hall and replied: "Eat, eat in the company cafeteria. After today's busy work, it will be easy next time. Most of my things have been done!"

"Being a director is more tiring than writing a book, so I might as well concentrate on writing!" Xie Meiyu muttered.

"This is a child's dream. Don't people just live for their dreams? Don't hold your child back!" Qiu Jiang expressed his opinion.

Xie Meiyu glanced at her husband and murmured in her heart: You can make a living out of your dreams, that is, only a literary middle-aged man like you, Qiu Jiang, can say such a thing!

She was too lazy to talk to Qiu Jiang and just poured a glass of water for her son, "Xiaohe, sit down and rest for a while. I'll heat some chicken soup for you. You can take a bath and go to bed early!"

Shanhe took a sip of water, looked at the concerned family members around him, and asked with a smile: "Master, what were you talking about just now? I thought I heard the woman in red talking about horror movies?"

Yu Zhengchong smiled and replied: "Xiaohe, we were talking about the murder case published on the Internet. It's a bit shocking. It has attracted a lot of attention recently!"

"Really?" Shanhe looked at Yu Zhengchong unexpectedly. Even his master was paying attention. This case was probably not a small one. "What kind of case? I haven't been online recently. I'm a bit out of touch!"

Qiu Jiang answered: "This is a rare serial murder case in China. This time the Ministry of Public Security announced the case to the public and collected clues from the whole society. Starting in 1988, more than a dozen young women were killed in more than ten years, but the murderer It’s really frightening that we still haven’t been caught!”

"Oh!" Shanhe recalled the case instantly, he had an impression! The murderer was caught more than ten years later, thanks to advances and breakthroughs in forensic technology.

Has this case attracted such high attention now?

Shanhe's interest came.

He stood up and walked to his father, took the laptop from his father's hand, and began to browse the case.

In the Ganmen "8·05" series of rape, murder and mutilation of women, the murderer killed eleven women in fourteen years, and some of the victims had been sexually assaulted. The murderer specifically targeted young women, and his crime methods were cruel and extremely covert, causing huge social panic.

Last year, the police announced the details of the case to the outside world and offered a reward of 200,000 yuan in the hope of obtaining clues.

The rumors on the Internet are more bizarre than the police's announcement of the case. What murderer specifically targets women in red clothes, which once led to the fact that no woman dared to wear red clothes in the entire crime scene; what murderer has extremely high anti-detection capabilities and may have received professional training. training; some even said it was a gang crime.

All kinds of discussions can be found on the Internet.

This vicious serial murder case has been covered with a layer of horror and weirdness!

Shanhe's mind suddenly recalled a TV series from Bangkok, which was also adapted from a real case in Bangkok. From 1986 to 1991, there were ten people in Taian Town, Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, Bangkok. The women were killed one after another, and the murderer was not discovered until 2019.

This case has been shown on the big and small screens many times by Korean directors, among which "Memories of Murder", which has been released, is one of the masterpieces.

Bong Joon-ho and Song Kang-ho's famous works, the two have been working together until "Parasite", reaching the pinnacle of their careers.

But now they have to find another project, and "Parasite" was loaned by Shanhe!

"Signal" is also one of the best. It is a super exciting suspense drama that once you start chasing it, you can't stop. Shanhe remembers that he searched for pirated websites all over the Internet in order to watch the next episode earlier. .

From the first episode, this drama presents the audience with the "sense of déjà vu of a movie". It is full of suspense and full of characters. It is a rare and good drama.

The story is based on the concept of parallel time and space. The two protagonists connect two different time and space through an old-fashioned walkie-talkie. The two policemen launch a relay spanning decades in order to track down the criminal.

During this period, both of them suffered different accidents, but the suspense continued!

Not only because of the case itself, but also because of the ever-changing history of the connection between the two time and space!

Even the connections themselves are full of mysterious variables.

Shanhe recalled this unforgettable and wonderful drama, and for a moment he had the idea of ​​writing it.

Is "The Signal" suitable for adaptation into a novel?

Shanhe fell into thinking!

"The Signal", a popular Chinese TV series, was later adapted in China. It seems to be called "A Call from Time and Space". Li Xiaoran is one of the leading actors. Shanhe has watched a few episodes, but the overall plot has not changed much.

It seems that localizing the plot is completely feasible. This doubt can be eliminated. What needs to be considered now is the age.

This year is 2005, and twenty years ago it was 1985. There seems to be no problem, and the story makes sense.

Then comes the case. The serial murder case in front of us is the best material. The police have already released part of the case to the public, and it is entirely possible for Shanhe to obtain the information.

This provided a lot of convenience for his writing. Shanhe had to focus on shaping the three protagonists.

Shanhe's thoughts began to expand from an old walkie-talkie.

Shanhe stared at the computer in a daze for more than ten minutes, and the whole family noticed something strange about him.

Xie Meiyu heated up the chicken soup and was about to greet Shanhe when she was stopped by Qiu Jiang on the side.

"Don't disturb my son, he seems to have had inspiration again. This time he probably writes about solving cases!"

"Ah?" Xie Meiyu looked at her son who was dazed in front of the computer and said distressedly: "I just finished working on a movie and started a new book. I asked Xiaohe why is he in such a hurry? He doesn't know how to rest and relax!"

"Young people should be busy. Xiaohe is at the peak of his creative writing. He seems to want to be involved in all kinds of genres. The last one was a science fiction novel, and this one will be about a serial murder case!" Yu Zheng rushed to the side and whispered.

"Isn't it too sensitive?"

"He will take it into consideration. Since the police have announced it, there should be no problem!"

Shanhe went through the plot of "The Signal" in his mind, and after analyzing the feasibility of the adaptation, he came back from his thoughts.

He moved his neck a few times, saw his family staring at him next to him, and said with a smile: "I have some inspiration, how long have I been in a daze?"

"More than half an hour!" Yu Zhengchong replied, "Xiaohe, are you planning to write about a serial murder case? Do you have any specific ideas?"

"I have some ideas, but I still need to check the information. I guess I have to go to the criminal police team for a while, but I have to finish the movie first!" Shanhe replied with a smile.

Xie Meiyu pulled her son to the table, "Hurry up and drink the chicken soup. I've already reheated it twice. Xiaohe, don't be in a hurry. I just finished filming a movie and am busy with a new book. You have to pay attention to your health. You are still young. There’s plenty of time!”

Shan He picked up the chicken soup and looked at his mother's concerned eyes, nodded and said, "Mom, I'm fine, don't worry!"

After drinking the chicken soup full of maternal love, Shanhe lay comfortably on the sofa and asked, "Where are my grandparents?"

"They took your sister out for a walk, and they took Doudou for a walk." Qiu Jiang replied, "Xiaohe, tell us what you think. I'm very curious. I haven't read the novel about solving the crime yet! "

Shanhe looked at his father amusedly. His literary hobby was really strong, and he paid special attention to Shanhe's novels every time.

"The general plot of the story is the process of two police officers working together to solve crimes in different time and space. A walkie-talkie connects two different time and space. From 1986 to 2005, two generations of policemen worked together for twenty years. The mystery has finally been solved, and I’m still conceiving the plot!”

"A walkie-talkie connects two different times and spaces?" Qiu Jiang looked at Shanhe in confusion, "Isn't this still science fiction?"

"Not really!" Shanhe replied, "It's mostly suspenseful and may also involve corruption. It should be a very attractive story!"