Chapter 745 Co-production of "Harry Potter"
After Song Tangtang came back, in addition to going to work, he was busy applying for visas to the United States with his second aunt. Fang Minghua returned to a peaceful life and continued to write Harry Potter. The third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
I have been writing this novel intermittently for more than half a year, with interruptions from time to time. I am now two-thirds of the way through it, and Fang Minghua strives to finish it within two months.
There is also the matter of the World Chinese Literature Award.
The call for submissions for the third World Chinese Literature Award has ended. This time there are more submissions than the last one. What makes the jury even more excited is that in addition to domestic, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as the traditional British, American, Japanese and French In addition to the works of writers from the four countries, there are also excellent works sent by writers from some countries in Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa.
Nadine Gordimer, the famous South African female writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1991, also sent her latest masterpiece "No One With Me", which was published by Shencheng Translation Press.
It mainly revolves around the heroine Vera Stark, describing the white Stark family and their black friend Didymus Makuma's family in South Africa from the apartheid system to the coming white rule. the fate of this historical transitional period of destruction.
As a member of this reading class, Fang Minghua also needs to read these works.
After October entered, the weather became brighter day by day. Song Tangtang finally got her visa to the United States and was preparing to rush to San Francisco with her second aunt next week.
After get off work and dinner, Fang Minghua and his wife went out for a walk, chatting along the city wall, followed by Demu Doumiao.
"Minghua, what do you have to say to Lili? I will help you carry the message this time." Song Tangtang asked, holding Fang Minghua's arm.
“There’s nothing to say. With you and auntie coming, I feel very relieved.” Fang Minghua said, “But there is something I think we should consider.”
“What’s the matter? ?”
“A few days ago, Lili sent an email saying that Warner Bros. Entertainment in the United States wants to film this “Harry Potter” movie. If you come to the United States, you can talk to Warner Bros.,” Fang Minghua said. .
“Are you planning to sell the adaptation rights to Warner Bros.?”
"No, I plan to sell the film adaptation rights of this novel to Shengshi Film and Television, and you and Warner Brothers will co-produce it."
"Huh?!" Song Tangtang stopped and looked at him blankly.
“The advantages of this are: first, as I said, I don’t want American film companies to monopolize all the profits. Second, Shengshi Film and Television can learn from Hollywood filmmaking experience by cooperating with Warner Bros. to make films. Of course, whether Warner Brothers agrees or not depends on your ability."
"Minghua, you put a lot of pressure on me," Song Tangtang said.
"Don't feel any pressure. You go and talk first this time and listen to their opinions. Anyway, the copyright is in our hands, so I'm not in a hurry." Fang Minghua said with a smile.
"Okay, I'm going to check it out this time." Song Tangtang held Fang Minghua's arm, and the two of them walked forward slowly: "If the other party really agrees, I have decided to let Zhang Yimou be the Chinese director. He is now in a hurry to transform, so he will Think of this as going to Hollywood to learn from others.”
“This is a good idea. I believe that before long, Zhang Yimou will be able to make blockbusters like those in Hollywood.”
“Chinese producers. Well, let Wu Tianmin be the actor. He has stayed in the United States for five years and has a good understanding of the Hollywood filmmaking mechanism. This will be conducive to communication and cooperation between the two parties."
"As for the actors, although they will definitely be American in the future. , but we also have to put forward our own opinions and suggestions, right?”
“Oh, have you already entered the role?”
"Of course, of course I will try my best to complete the work arranged by my husband!"
The couple cuddled tightly together and chatted quietly, with Demu Doumiao quietly following behind.
The time came on November 26, and Song Tangtang and her second aunt were planning to take a flight to Yanjing at noon tomorrow, and then take a direct flight to San Francisco the next day. In the evening, Song Tangtang packed his luggage in the bedroom, while Fang Minghua watched from the side.
"Tangtang, when you go to the United States this time, you should mainly take care of Lili. As for the negotiations with Brother Warner, go if you have time. If you don't have time, forget it."
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"Don't worry, Lili is my cousin. We are closer than sisters. How dare I be vague about such a big matter?" Song Tangtang said while packing up: "Can I go to Los Angeles after Lili gives birth smoothly?"< br>
“Don’t tire yourself.” Fang Minghua warned.
The next morning, Fang Minghua drove Song Tangtang and her second aunt to Xianyang International Airport. He didn’t know if he had something wrong with him. He saw Li Li’s old man in the mirror in the car. Mom always stares at her back.
After sending away his daughter-in-law, Fang Minghua’s life returned to its former peace. Although he was a little worried about Li Li, who was considered an advanced maternal age after all, he contacted the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, which is a prestigious private maternity hospital in San Francisco. The maternity hospital has advanced hydrotherapy, so Li Li's delivery will not be a big problem.
Although he said this, Fang Minghua was still worried. It was not convenient to make phone calls, so he sent an email every two days. Of course, the person who replied was not Li Li but Song Tangtang.
On December 10, Fang Minghua was sleeping until midnight when he was suddenly awakened by the phone on the bedside table. He quickly picked up the phone and heard Song Tangtang's urgent voice on the phone.
"Lili gave birth to a daughter. Mother and daughter are safe. Well, I won't say anything anymore. My second aunt is here, so it's inconvenient."
Before Fang Minghua could reply, over there Just hang up the phone.
Listening to the beeping sound from the microphone, Fang Minghua's heart finally fell.
Haha, girl.
Lili wanted a girl most, and now she got her wish!
Li Li's mother and daughter are safe, so Fang Minghua no longer worries. The rest is about confinement and recuperation. He believes that Li Li's mother Zhou Yunmei will take good care of her daughter when she goes there - although he heard that the United States Women do not confine themselves after giving birth.
He is now concerned about Song Tangtang’s negotiations with Warner Brothers.
Just two days ago, he received an email from Warner Bros. Pictures in Los Angeles. Regarding Fang Minghua’s proposal to let his wife’s company co-produce this movie with Warner Bros., after internal discussions and research at Warner Bros., Said it was acceptable and asked Shengshi Film and Television to send people to Los Angeles as soon as possible to contact both parties.
Fang Minghua forwarded this email to Song Tangtang’s mailbox, and it is estimated that Song Tangtang has received it.
Song Tangtang has indeed received this email forwarded by Fang Minghua. She has been using the laptop that Fang Minghua bought here last year, and also applied for her own haotmail account.
She turned off the computer, left her bedroom and went to Li Li's room next door.
Li Li had a natural birth, so she stayed in the hospital for three days and then returned home, where she was taken care of by Song Tangtang and her second aunt.
Song Tangtang first looked at the baby sleeping next to Li Li, and then said: "Second aunt, Lili, it's not too busy here now. I'm going to go to Los Angeles tomorrow to do some business. "
"Go ahead. You don't have to worry about things here. I'm here. If you go out alone, you must pay attention to safety on the road!" Zhou Yunmei said.
"Don't worry, Second Aunt, I've been to Los Angeles several times. It's okay." Song Tangtang comforted her with a smile.
"Cousin, when you go to Los Angeles, are you looking for Warner Bros. to adapt Minghua's novel?" Li Li asked while lying on the bed.
(End of this chapter)