Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

Make a comedy movie!

After this idea was brought up by fans, Shanhe really became interested in it with the encouragement of his fiancée and sister.

Trying more movies with different types of themes is a big temptation for Shanhe.

"Gravity" has brought fame and glory to itself, but it cannot be limited to this. Comedy movies are worth a try!

What should I take a photo of?

Ideas popped up in Shanhe's mind one after another.

Themes such as "The Crowd", "The Unknown", and a Chinese movie "Living Straightforwardly" all popped into Shan He's mind.

"The Crowd" is adapted from the neon movie "How to Steal the Key", and "The Unknown" is Rao Xiaozhi's famous work, adapted from the drama.

Both of these movies are great low-budget themes!

"Living Straightforwardly" is one of Shan He's favorite Chinese movies. It is absurd but pathetic, but it is not suitable for the domestic situation. The plot needs major changes!

These three movies are all good comedies, but they all have a flaw: they are only suitable for Eastern people's thinking and taste.

It is somewhat unsuitable for mountains and rivers.

At this time, he remembered the last Hollywood movie he had watched before his rebirth, "The Instant Universe," which left a deep impression on Shan He.

This is a very intelligent absurd comedy movie. Although the movie promotes Western values ​​​​and is not very friendly to the image of Chinese people, the creativity is absolutely novel.

What is Shanhe best at, borrowing and adapting it!

Since Hollywood can promote Western values ​​​​in its movies, Shanhe can change it to condemn various inequalities and chaos in Country M in its movies.

I just want its creativity and I can change its content!

As soon as the thought came to mind, Shanhe entered the state. How should we adapt this absurd Chinese science fiction comedy from Hollywood?

Shanhe recalled the plot of the entire movie,

"The Instant Universe" is a comedy fantasy film. The film tells the story of Xiulian, a Chinese immigrant from Country M, who is facing the collapse of both her family and career. She saves the world and herself in a new parallel universe.

Xiulian's family of four works hard to run a laundry in the United States. Under the seemingly peaceful family life, they are faced with dilemmas and undercurrents.

On the one hand, she is tired of dealing with the tax department's financial audit of her own laundry. On the other hand, she needs to deal with a series of problems such as her father being dissatisfied with her, her husband wanting a divorce, and her daughter coming out.

In this mood that could collapse at any time, a husband who claimed to be from another universe suddenly found Xiulian and told her that there were countless parallel universes in the world, and there was a Xiulian in each universe. She learned from this that It turns out that he shoulders the responsibility of saving the entire universe.

The surprise came so suddenly that Xiulian thought it was just a silly joke. As the plot develops, she has to believe that different universes really exist, and different versions of herself live in different universes.

In the movie, you can see the highlight moments of the heroine playing different images in different time and space.

Her identity is either a world-renowned martial arts star, a cook, or a maid, which are all very different from her real life. This allows her to escape from the dilemma of life and is full of freshness!

According to the setting, she can constantly "call" her own skills in different universes to solve real-life crises.

From singers to chefs to dexterous use of sign language and, of course, superb and dazzling martial arts.

Xiulian defeated the pursuers from other universes one after another.

As the plot progresses, the big boss behind the scenes also emerges. The big villain behind the scenes who tries to kill Xiulian from a different universe is actually her daughter Joy. Xiulian has invested too much of her own hopes for life in her daughter. , Joy was also overwhelmed, and she finally turned into a big devil who tried to destroy the entire universe...

Xiulian faces her daughter who has become evil and strange. She needs to redeem herself and her family!

The ending of the story is naturally that the heroine Xiulian defeated the villain in the parallel universe and regained herself and her family with love and dedication.

In fact, the whole movie is just about the various fantasies in the heroine's mind when she faces difficulties in life.

What the director wants to tell the audience is the helplessness faced by ordinary people in real life. In reality, imagination and the Internet are actually a multiverse.

Fantasy and the multiverse are just a shell. The core is the collision of existentialism and nihilism.

The movie is thinking about a question: life has no meaning, how can life find meaning?

Overall, "The Instant Universe" is a very creative and interesting movie. It uses three different styles to show the heroine's adventure and growth in different worlds.

The movie has funny and thrilling scenes as well as touching and heartwarming moments.

But in Shanhe's view, the movie also has a lot of flaws. The plot of the movie is too exaggerated or absurd, lacks logic or realism, the filming is too scattered or protracted, and lacks compactness or rhythm.

In addition, the movie is suspected of vilifying the image of Asians. Its core is about the life values ​​​​of the Western world, and the understanding of China and Chinese people is still in the last century.

Shanhe plans to give "The Instant Universe" a major background change.

In Shanhe's "The Instant Universe", the plot should start like this:

The heroine Xiulian's family is the product of the boom of Chinese people visiting the United States in the late 1990s. She and her husband originally lived an enviable life in China, but she envied the life in country M, and going to country M became her dream. , and finally, with her strong push, the whole family tried their best to immigrate to country M.

But when she arrived in country M, she lost her decent job, and her husband, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, also lost his qualification to practice medicine.

They could only make a living by opening a laundromat in the Chinese community.

It's just that life in country M is not as beautiful as Xiulian imagined. Chinese Americans not only often encounter discrimination in life and work, but also face difficulties in running the laundry. They need to accept reminders from the IRS, father's medical expenses and daughter's education. The fund is a huge burden on the whole family, and the only biological brother has become a hippie, causing troubles one after another.

Her father complained about her decision to immigrate, her husband had lost motivation for life, her brother lied a lot, and her daughter was also full of rebellion because of the education in country M.

Her life and mental pressure are on the verge of collapse!

On this day, in the elevator of the IRS building, her husband's personality changed 180°, claiming to be from the Alpha universe, and using his mobile phone to scan Xiulian's brain, she gained the ability to jump in space.

This is where the fantasy story of traveling through parallel universes begins...

It took Shanhe three days to write out the outline of the script.

The whole family is accustomed to Shanhe's bursts of inspiration, but only Hathaway and Qiu Chuxi were full of excitement.

"My dear, this script is great. You are so amazing. It only took two days to come up with such a dreamy story. Unfortunately, there is no suitable role for me in the script!"

"Annie, you can play a guest role, and I will write an outstanding character for you!"

Qiu Chuxi, who had just read the outline of the script, also shouted from the side:

"Is your daughter Joey the big devil? It's so interesting. Brother, you are really crazy. You can come up with such ideas. It turns out that comedies can be made like this. I also want to play a guest role!"

Shan He hugged Hathaway and looked at his sister,

"Don't you hate being an actor? Have you changed your mind? Are you quitting your business?"

Qiu Chuxi proudly replied:

"I don't want to be an actor. This script is just too fun. I want to follow it. Of course I can't lose business, and it doesn't take time to make a cameo!"

Shanhe looked at his sister carefully and responded with a smile:

"Okay! You can play the big devil Joey!"

"ah!"

Qiu Chuxi was stunned by her brother's reply.

"Isn't Joey the main character? I can't play it. Brother, I really don't want to be an actor!"

Hathaway let go of Shan He and hugged her sister-in-law.

"Xi, you don't even have to act, you are the big devil at home!"

"Sister-in-law, you are talking nonsense! I am the beloved Princess Xixi, and my mother is the big devil!"

Qiu Chuxi couldn't help but tickled Hathaway.

"Haha...I'll tell Mother Qiu this soon!"

"You are the number one henchman under the devil!"

"Ha ha…"

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With his new job, Shanhe spent the rest of the New Year at home.

While spending time with my family, I started filling in the script.

Shanhe didn't have high requirements for this movie, it was just an experimental movie.

He wasn't sure whether audiences would be able to adapt to the film's logic.

However, he still tried to write the script more in line with the Chinese context.

There are even plans to use dialects to add a more comical atmosphere to the movie.

Shan He stayed at home and saved his script, while the outside world continued to roll in.

The comedy controversy caused by "Interviews with Yang Lan" gave Scholar Publishing House an excellent publicity opportunity.

Illustrations for "The Life of Yi" are constantly being released online.

Scholar Publishing House even invited several famous contemporary novelists to promote the novel.

Milan Kundera, the Czech-French writer famous for "The Unbearable Lightness of Being", has always been reluctant to speak out in the media, but this time he made a rare evaluation of "The Life of Yi":

"This work makes people aware of the ubiquitous kitsch in life and the complexity of the world we live in, so as to avoid being annihilated by kitsch and interpret life in a freer and more diverse way."

Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, who is famous for "The Fantasy Journey of the Shepherd Boy", also praised Shanhe's new book:

"This is the most touching novel I have read in the new century. It is hard to believe that this is the work of a young man in his mid-twenties. The whole story is full of choices and restraint. Anyone can find their own direction in the novel. Including extremely vicious criminals and devout monks!"

Dan Brown, the famous best-selling author of Country M, also publicly praised Shanhe’s new book:

"Even though it hasn't been published yet, it has become my favorite. I can't describe Qiu's talent for writing and imagination. He wrote the entire human race into a drift. You may be able to calmly finish reading this masterpiece, but I’ll definitely be tossing and turning over it, it has endless possibilities!”

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The novel's illustrations and comments from famous writers have made the public more and more curious about Shanhe's new book.

Judging from the illustrations, this is a fantasy story similar to a fairy tale, but several famous contemporary novelists have spared no effort in evaluating it.

What story is being told in the book, and why does this story move these famous novelists who rarely talk about it?

The promotion of the novel has been going well, but the writing of Shan He's script has not gone smoothly.

He really didn't know much about the living conditions of Chinese immigrants in Country M. The script and lines of "The Instant Universe" needed more polish and group wisdom.

The time is quickly approaching the Lantern Festival, and "Detective Dee: The Dragon King" not only withstood the ravage of "Avatar" during the Spring Festival, but even squeezed its film schedule to the lowest.

Except for 3D screenings, the domestic film market is basically dominated by "Detective Dee: The Dragon King".

During the two weeks of the Spring Festival, "Detective Dee: The Dragon King" earned 400 million yuan in domestic box office figures.

Including the RMB 140 million in the first week, the box office of "Detective Detective" during the entire Spring Festival season in three weeks has accumulated to RMB 540 million.

It greatly exceeded the box office expectations of Chuhe Film and Television.

In other Asian countries and regions, the box office performance of "Detective Dee: The Dragon King" is also impressive.

Hong Kong Island has 40 million Hong Kong dollars, and Taiwan Island has nearly 200 million NT dollars.

Neon has accumulated a box office of 1.6 billion yen in three weeks, nearly 10 million US dollars in total.

Countries in Southeast Asia are the most gratifying. "Detective Dee: The Dragon King" seems to have touched the hearts of Chinese people in Southeast Asia. It triggered a movie-watching craze in Singapore, Malaysia and other places, and unexpectedly earned nearly US$2,500 in three weeks. .

The box office across Asia exceeded US$120 million in three weeks.

It has completely opened up the situation for Xu Laoguai's "Di Renjie" series, and Chuhe Film and Television's large investment has had an effect.

I originally planned to lose money on the hype of Ye Ye, but I didn't lose money. I can at least protect my money by relying on the Asian box office alone!

This is a great news for Chuhe Film and Television and Chinese-language films. It fully demonstrates that the market for Chinese-language films is large enough. As long as the film quality is good, it is enough to support a large-scale production investment of 300 to 400 million yuan.

With this joy, Chuhe Film and Television’s third Spring Festival Lantern Festival party was still held happily at the Shichahai Guild Hall on Di’anmen West Street.

The wealthy Shanhe even personally added 10 million yuan to the company's lottery.

This made the whole party more enthusiastic and lively.

Of course, Shanhe will not be absent and will arrive on time with Hathaway and Qiu Chuxi.

As soon as the three arrived, they were cheered and booed by employee representatives.

The ones who shouted the most were not the boss Shanhe, but Hathaway, the future proprietress, and Qiu Chuxi, the authentic princess of Chuhe Film and Television.

Hathaway was called "boss lady" by everyone and beamed with joy, and was tricked by Huang Bo into singing a song "Jasmine" that she had just learned.

Although the singing was awkward, it was not out of tune!

Qiu Chuxi was even better at joining in the fun. Amid the cheers and booing of the employees, he took the stage and performed a famous hip-hop dance for everyone.

Accompanied by dynamic music, it even triggered a small climax of the party. Huang Bo, known as the dance king of Chuhe Film and Television, felt ashamed on the stage!

Shan He did not escape everyone's cheers. The big screen on the stage even played the funny collection that made the world laugh when he took the stage.

Looking at Shan He who looked disgusted on the stage, the whole audience burst into laughter.

Joy and celebration are the theme of the party. There are no special rules and everyone is relaxed!

Several pillars of Chuhe Film and Television came on stage as award guests, and performed programs while wishing everyone New Year's greetings.

Xu Ke and Wu Ershan are both versatile, and singing is not difficult for them. Ning Hao, like Shan He, really couldn't do anything, and finally slipped off the stage amidst boos and boos.

On behalf of the company's leadership, Zhong Lifeng and Yang Liu took the stage to report to all members the achievements of Chuhe Film and Television in the past year.

2009 was an explosive year for Chuhe Film and Television, starting with Wu Ershan's "Painted Skin 2", Ning Hao's "Manslaughter", Shanhe's "Gravity", plus Xu Ke's "Di Renjie" which is still in theaters "The God of Dragon King\

,"These four movies alone have earned more than 4 billion yuan in box office revenue in China.

Coupled with Chuhe Film and Television's other investments, the TV series has also gained a lot, and the entire Chuhe Film and Television Production Department is very proud.

Other departments also showed no signs of weakness. Through the filming and production of "Gravity", Colorful Light already has the basic strength of large-scale special effects production, and domestic 3D animated films have also begun to produce and plan.

Golden Harvest Pictures has experienced a leap-forward year in 2009 and has become one of the top three theater leaders in China, especially in Southeast Asia. This is a unique treasure in the country.

The boom in the release of "Detective Dee" in Southeast Asia has made domestic companies see the value in it.

The share value of Golden Harvest Pictures has once again reached a new high, even just a hair away from Huayi Brothers, the number one stock in China Entertainment!

Chuhe Studio has also entered a period of healthy development.

Douban Film Review has been revamped and launched online. It is currently running well and has become a landmark network data for domestic movies.

Zhong Lifeng's high-spirited voice echoed throughout the venue,

"Chuhe Film and Television has become the flagship of Chinese-language films. It will carry the dreams of all our Chuhe employees and continue to ride the waves in the distance!"

After the party, several core veterans of Chuhe Film and Television gathered together to chat about this year’s arrangements.

Shanhe immediately threw out the script outline of "The Instant Universe", which aroused everyone's attention.

"Gravity" has just been released, and Shanhe's new book hasn't even been released yet. He has a new idea. He really doesn't deserve to be a man!

"It's really a comedy movie!"

Ning Hao handed the script outline in his hand to Wu Ershan beside him, looked up at Shanhe and said,

“This book is a wonderful idea, but it’s hard to judge the market’s acceptance. It’s a bit too ahead of its time!”

"Ning Hao is right!"

Xu Ke also spoke up and gave his opinions.

"The script is not mentioned, but there are indeed risks. This is an experimental film. It is difficult to predict the audience's acceptance of the logic of the Alpha parallel universe. Shanhe, with your current fame and status, there is no need to take this risk!"

Yang Liu spoke the most casually to Shan He. He complained when he looked at Shan He:

"Boss, isn't "The Life of Yi" waiting to be approved? Disney has urged us several times. You are such a big shot, why are you still making comedy movies? Don't always think about causing trouble!"

Shan He rolled his eyes at Yang Liu and said with a smile:

"I didn't think too much about him. He's a big shot. He doesn't have so much airs and scruples. If he fails, he will fail. I can't always think about making science fiction blockbusters! "Gravity" is already in the past tense. Glory is only in the past, it cannot become a shackles for me, being restrained is not my style!"

Shan He's words made Ning Hao and others silent for a while.

"Shanhe, you are a true leader! I am convinced by what you say!"

Xu Ke looked at the mountains and rivers and sighed,

"We are all too sophisticated and think too much. No wonder we can't make movies like yours!"

Ning Hao nodded and did not agree with Xu Ke's praise. He just asked suicidal:

"How are you going to operate it, or are you going to cooperate with Disney?"

Shanhe smiled and replied: "I can't write the script alone. I have no life experience. I guess I still have to ask Bruckheimer for help. The script still needs to be polished. The actors are from our country, Huang Bo, Baoqiang and us. Let’s cooperate for the first time!”

"I go!"

Huang Bo suddenly jumped up, pulled Wang Baoqiang beside him and shouted,

"Baoqiang, this time we are going to Hollywood with the boss to have fun!"

Wang Baoqiang didn't react as quickly as Huang Bo. He was stunned for a while before he came to his senses.

"Shanhe, can we do it?"

"certainly!"

Shanhe patted Wang Baoqiang's arm and said with a smile,

"When will the filming of "Journey to Thailand" start? You two have to make a good schedule for me!"

"Xu Zheng's crew has been assembled. They will all fly to Thailand next month. It is estimated that the filming will take three months!"

Yang Liu answered from the side, "Boss, now that you have made a decision, we will all support you!"

Zhong Lifeng also read the outline of the script at this time and said with a smile:

"This script is risky for others, but it is just right for Shan He. It has enough appeal. Judging from my life experience in the West, I am optimistic about the prospects of the film in the West. This story is very suitable for Western tastes. !”

"Zhong is right!"

Hathaway nodded in support, "I really like this story. Most ordinary people in Country M are living a life like Xiulian. This is a story about a housewife redeeming herself. It is in line with the feminist values ​​of Country M!"

Qiu Chuxi also said something on the side,

"My brother also wants me to play the big devil!"

Ha ha…

"Boss, Yang Liu and I will go to Los Angeles with you next month to attend the Oscars. We will discuss the specific operations of the two movies with Disney, so you don't have to worry!"

"OK!"

Shanhe put the matter aside and asked Xu Ke and Ning Hao,

"How is the preparation for your film going? Let me know if you need help!"

"Hey! Now the entire film market has been brought up by you and Cameron. An investment of one or two billion is not enough in China. It's really speechless!"

Xu Ke shook his head and sighed repeatedly.

Ning Hao nodded and agreed:

"Director Xu is right. I don't even have a script yet. I casually said 400 million investment, and the money that came in almost knocked me unconscious. It was really an exaggeration!"

"Haha... This is not good, but let's fix it! These few years are the golden period of the film market. As long as the quality is guaranteed, there is no need to worry too much about the box office!"

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