Chapter 466 Er Xiaobao and "Shinjuku Incident"
Before Dawn" is really popular, not only among the people, but also among the elite group of high-technicians.
The plot is reasonable, the characters are IQ online, the decent ones do not create gods, and the villains are not mentally retarded. Such a drama is too rare.
Tianya, Maopu, and Baidu Post Bar have posted to analyze why this drama is popular~
Major film and television institutions are also studying the success code of "Before Dawn".
At noon sunshine, Kong Sheng cleared his throat: "I think the biggest highlight of this drama is that he imitates the structure of the American drama.
The plot is compact, interlocking, and multiple lines are parallel and intertwined.
Trojan Plan" as the main line, it cleverly integrates multiple clues such as the intelligence transmission of the underground party of the Communist Party of China, the power struggle within the Kuomintang and the emotional entanglements between characters. Each episode has new conflicts and suspense, allowing the audience to always maintain a high degree of tension and attention."
Hou Hongliang: "Can we learn from such a model?"
Kong Sheng thought for a long time, and finally shook his head: "It's hard, too difficult. American dramas are weekly dramas, and each episode has a lot of information, and it's much more difficult to write than our existing TV drama model.
It is said that all the film and television works produced by Xingchen Entertainment are written by their own screenwriter team.
And their screenwriter team is famously strong~"
"Can't we find screenwriters ourselves? "
Kong Sheng continued to shake his head: "No, the reason why their screenwriter team is strong is that every screenwriter inside is at the level of a big screenwriter. When it is outside, he has already worked alone in the studio.
The reason why these people continue to stay in Xingchen Entertainment is because Zhang Chen is willing to give money.
Zhang Chen publicly said that the screenwriter team of Xingchen Entertainment did not receive a fixed salary, but was paid according to the income of the film and television series in proportion. It can be said that they earned a drama and could be paid for other screenwriters outside for several years. Don’t forget that all the TV series and movies they produced were hits..."
A few words silently made Hou Hongliang.
I really don’t know how to copy~
...
Inside Huayi
The brothers were as heavy as water.
"Why are their luck so good? We made "Soldier Assault" and it became popular, but it was already the third round when it became popular and didn't make much money at all. But their "Before Dawn" became popular as soon as it was broadcast. It was obviously an unpopular topic..."
"Oh, Zhang Chen is unhappy, he is not happy, but he is indeed capable~"
"If you want to say that this drama is successful, the biggest contributor is the screenwriter~"
Wang Zhongjun: "Is it possible to poach people?"
Wang Zhonglei: "It's very difficult. I've tried it. They have too much appetite and have a competitor agreement~"
" Then follow the trend. "Before the Dawn" is popular. Spy war dramas are now the number one hottest. Buy a few novels and adapt them. They can't be as popular as them, but it should be fine to make money~"
"I'll do it now."
...
Tang Ren
Cai Yinong was also studying "Before Dawn" and said after a while: "The plot is designed so well. Various reversals are originally loyal to certain characters of the National Party, but they have unexpected actions at critical moments;
And some clues or evidence that are considered to be solid will be completely overturned with the development of the plot."
Li Guoli, her hardcore partner next to her, also agreed: "Yes, this reversal not only increases the drama and viewing of the plot, but also conforms to the turbulent characteristics of the real spy war environment.
It's a pity that we can't shoot this kind of drama~"
Cai Yinong also sighed. They started out in costume dramas, and have also done dramas of other themes before, but they all failed, and only costume dramas became famous in one go.
Cai Yinong has decided to deepen his career in the costume drama track. He cannot figure out the preferences of mainland audiences in other topics, and he will probably have to pay for it if he does it.
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Mango TV
Director of the Film Purchase Department: "Master, I think "Before Dawn" does not match the style of our TV, so I didn't make a fuss. Moreover, we have won "Wulin Waizhi 2" and the homemade "Ming Dynasty 1566"..."
Director Ouyang: "You are still not considering what you do. Although we focus on entertainment, we can also dabble in serious subject matter, otherwise why do you have to do "1566".
Let's take a break during this period. Xiao Wang, you and Zhang Chen are both young people, easy to get along with. You can take care of the task for the next period of time~"
"Okay, Master, I will definitely live up to expectations. "
The meeting ended, and everyone was almost gone. Wang's glasses deliberately fell to the end, hugging the depressed producer's shoulder. "Lao Zhang, don't be discouraged, it's nothing big~"
"No big thing yet, I've been put on hold~"
"Hey, don't you understand what style our master is? I'm just beating and hitting you. I'll definitely not be able to keep doing this. In a few months, the film buying department will still be yours~"
"Really?"
"When did I cheat you~"
"Or it's Brother Wang, you are righteous~"
"Okay, don't put a high hat on me, but now you have to support my job. I'll ask you, does Zhang Chen love to play mahjong?"
"Okay, don't put a high hat on me, but now you have to support me. I'll ask you, does Zhang Chen love to play mahjong?"
The producer director knew that Wang Yanjing was planning to play his mahjong socializing again.
"I don't know this either, I haven't heard from people in the circle mention it~"
Wang Yanjing nodded: "Then do you know where he is?"
"Longcheng from Coal Province."
"Longcheng from Longcheng?" Wang Yanjing didn't know much about this place: "Do you know what they play?"
"I know this, called Li Si, but it's quite boring to play~"
"Li Si, oh, I remember, I'll study it~
Okay, hurry up, I'll have a tea when I go back~"
...
...
In a large conference room, the director was full of joy and presided over the meeting himself:
"This time the film buying department did a good job, and it must do this. If you see it correctly, you must win it with all your strength. Now, our Taiwan's "Before Dawn" has the highest ratings in the same period..."
Applause below~
"It's all good for the director. If you didn't give us a strong backing, I wouldn't dare to charge forward in front~"
The film buying director was praised and immediately flattered him.
Master smiled: "Okay, don't be humble."
He glanced at the audience for a week and continued to speak, "I'll call you here today. Actually, there's one more thing. I want everyone to analyze why "Before Dawn" is popular..."
The director smiled and glanced at the director of the film purchasing. The latter understood and immediately said, "I'll express my opinion first. I think the main thing is that the characters are full enough, not as distinct from black and white as the previous model dramas."
"Yes, I agree, this is similar to "Bright Sword". "Bright Sword" is also the character breaking through the shackles of the previous model dramas..."
After someone started, others immediately followed:
"Liu Xinjie in "Before Dawn" not only had to hide his identity carefully within the enemy, but also faced the conflict between friendship, family and faith.
Characters such as Tan Zhongshu and Li Bohan in the Kuomintang also have their own personality traits, ideal pursuits and inner struggles. They are not simple villains, but individuals with complex human nature, allowing the audience to understand each character's behavioral motivations more deeply.
In addition, the supporting roles are also outstanding.
Whether it is Zipperlin and Sun Dapu in the Eighth Bureau, Duan Haiping and Gu Yejia of the Underground Party of the Communist Party of China, each character has its own unique identity background, personality traits and behavioral methods. Their interactions and conflicts add rich levels to the plot.
"
The director was very satisfied with everyone's opinions: "Then is it possible for us to produce such a drama ourselves? ”
The director of the production department paused after hearing this. This situation must not be said to be impossible. "Of course, but this kind of fine drama needs to be polished slowly. It is not uncommon to just write the script for a year or two~"
It's OK to say it, but the meaning in the words is not OK.
The Master also had a clear idea in his heart. Since he couldn't do it himself, he would continue to buy it. "Director Sun, the film purchasing department, do you know the next shooting plan of Xingchen Entertainment? Do they have similar high-quality dramas in their hands?"
Mr. Sun immediately replied: "I inquired about the President of Star Entertainment. Their spy war is about to be made in a series. "Before Dawn" is only the first part, the second part is called "Luxing", and the third part is called "Cliff"..."
""Luxing"? "Cliff"?"
"Yes, but different teams produce it, but Dong Jianqiang said that "Luxing" is a drama that Zhang Chen personally stares, and a high-quality drama that Xingchen Entertainment will focus on next year!"
"Then you must win it, and you must never let it fall into the hands of Mango TV again."
As Beijing Taiwan, you are very concerned about the emergence of Mango TV.
"Okay, Master, I'm going to continue to contact Manager Dong~"
"Well, it's best to have a relationship with Zhang Chen. At critical moments, if necessary, I can cooperate with your work."
The Master looked around for a week: "Comrades, the "Wulin Waizai" series has become the signature of Mango TV, and it's hard for us to grab it back.
But the spy war trilogy is OK, I hope the spy war trilogy can also become the signature of our Beijing TV. I hope everyone can do their best~"
"Okay, Master, we will do our best~"
"
"It's not about trying your best, it's a must~"
"Yes, Master, I will definitely win the first round of "Luxing" broadcasting rights~"
"You reminded me, contact Xingchen Entertainment and ask if they are willing to work with us on "Luxing" together. We can have more conditions. If it really doesn't work, "Cliff" can be also..."
...
Hong Kong Eagle King
In Boss Yang's office, Er Xiaobao was talking: "I am going to focus on illegal immigrants and marginalized social groups in this movie..."
"Big circle?"
"No, it is those illegal immigrants who smuggled into the notebook...
The main purpose is to show the survival dilemma of those illegal immigrants and the xenophobic nature of the notebook. I am going to call it - "Shinjuku Incident". "
Er Xiaobao is still chattering, and Boss Yang has already picked up the script on the table and started to read it.
The script is well written, both commercial and artistic.
Boss Yang saw from the passages that Er Xiaobao wanted to express:
The collapse of idealism;
Group alienation and collective depravity;
Salvation and the lack of hope;
Tietou initially wanted to gain a foothold in Japan with a legal business such as "trolley", but he continued to be bullied by the gangsters, and eventually he could only use violence to defeat violence.
This is a subversion of his idealism.
Stowaways from the initial mutual assistance to the final killing of each other for their own interests reflect the alienation of human nature in extreme environments.
Unlike traditional gangster films, "Shinjuku Incident" has almost no path to redemption for positive characters. The death of the protagonist Tietou hints at the desperate reality that illegal immigrants find a way out in mainstream society.
E Xiaobao's perspective on problems has always been different from others.
If other Hong Kong directors came to shoot this story, they would definitely be made into a gangster film, but Er Xiaobao insisted on exploring human nature.
But this is exactly what he admires Er Xiaobao. "What are you planning to budget for this drama?"
Boss Yang has decided to vote, but who knew that what Er Xiaobao said surprised him even more.
"I want to find Cheng Long to play Tietou~"
"Why?"
"Because I want to shoot this drama on the spot in the notebook, the budget will start at about 100 million. With such a high investment, only Cheng Long's movies can make a profit~" said Er Xiaobao, and Boss Yang was even happier.
Zhang Chen once said that directors who don’t want to make money for investors are all hooligans.
E Xiaobao in front of him is good and knows how to consider the problem from the perspective of investors.
Moreover, he likes Er Xiaobao's perspective on problems. He is good at exploring human nature and social issues through realistic themes, such as "The New Love" and "Mong Kok Night".
This creative style is highly consistent with Boss Yang’s own investment philosophy. "Okay, I've invested in this drama, and I'm going to say that Cheng Long is the one who should give me some face..."
Boss Yang respects you Xiaobao very much, otherwise it would be impossible for him to work with a new company after the compensation in the "Shinjuku Incident".
This is the meaning of long-term cooperation.
"But..."
"Nothing But, I, Mr. Yang, investing in movies is just making friends. I think you will invest in you as a talented person. It doesn't matter whether you make money in this drama or not~"
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He said this really is not a bragging person, that's what Jiang Wen did.
"However, if you are unsure about the box office, I suggest you bring up Xingchen Entertainment. Now theaters are very superstitious about Zhang Chen. As long as the movies he recognizes, theaters will promote them. In addition, the heroine, I suggest you consider Fan Binbin..."
Of course Er Xiaobao knew why Boss Yang recommended Fan Binbin. Although the other party claimed to be his personal studio, he was actually the number one sister of Xingchen Entertainment.
In "Pacific Rim", she is the heroine and the most important protagonist. "Thank you, Boss Yang for your advice~"
Soon, Zhang Chen received the other party's invitation to meet and made an appointment with Er Xiaobao to visit him the next day.
That night, Er Xiaobao flew to the capital, but he did not rush to see Zhang Chen, but visited Fan Xiaopang first.
Since ancient times, the pillow has always been the most powerful. "This is the script. The Eagle Emperor has agreed to invest. The male lead is Cheng Long..." Fan Xiaopang did not comment and picked up the script and started reading it.
Ten minutes later, after reading the script, Fan Xiaopang thought it was a good script, but he did not agree immediately.
She raised her eyes: "When will the computer be turned on? If it is right, I'm afraid the schedule will not be enough..."
"I understand, I also read the news. I know that "Pacific Rim" is on film in January.
This movie is not that fast, and Brother Cheng Long is also filming "Rush Moment 3" in Hollywood. When he is almost the same, your "Pacific Rim" will definitely be finished..."
Fan Xiaopang calculated, it should be about the same. Zhang Chen said that the shooting time of "Pacific Rim" is three months, and all of them will be in the later stages.
The other party considered it very comprehensively and said it with confidence.
Although there has been no news yet, Fan Xiaopang felt that Cheng Long's participation in this matter should be true.
"I need to think about it here and I'll give you a reply later, okay?"
"Of course, I just happened to have to meet Director Zhang Chen~"
"Director Zhang?"
"Well, I made an appointment with him to meet tomorrow, want to see if they are willing to invest~"
Fan Xiaopang said 'oh', and the two hurriedly separated.
When she got home, Fan Xiaopang called Zhang Chen as soon as possible and told him about the "Shinjuku Incident".
Zhang Chenxin said that it was really similar to what he guessed.
When he heard the secretary's announcement that Er Xiaobao wanted to meet him, he guessed it was the "Shinjuku Incident".
I just wonder why the other party is looking for him. Do you still expect to make a co-production film?
What a joke?
Can I do something Cheng Long can’t do?
Yes, the Shinjuku Incident is simply impossible to pass the review.
In 2008, the first year of the Olympics, what were you thinking about shooting the story of smugglers?
However, it was quite surprising that the other party took the initiative to find Fan Xiaopang as the heroine.
At the beginning of the original time and space, the heroine actually decided that Zhang Jing came out.
After Zhang Jing appeared in "Qinghong", he became famous and then met Shi Nansheng.
This is where Hong Kong film resources are available.
Of course, it may also be because of Fatty Hong.
A week before the launch of the "Shinjuku Incident", the heroine Zhang Jing was still there.
Cheng Long went to the United States for something, and the press conference was forced to be postponed. Within this week, all investors, including Boss Yang, fell to the ground and demanded that Fan Binbin be used.
Fan Binbin justified Zhang Jinghu and became the heroine of "Shinjuku Incident".
Anyway, Fan Xiaopang's combat effectiveness in those two years was very strong, and no one dared to fight.
If something hadn't happened later, with her such a troubling personality, she might have been the second Grandma Liu.
You can also become an old artist with both virtue and art.
…
The next day, Er Xiaobao visited the door and said this indeed.
Zhang Chen also told the truth.
It's not for Er Xiaobao, but because of Cheng Long.
After all, it is a business card of China. On the eve of the Olympics, the work was killed, both for the country and for him, and it was quite embarrassing.
"The smuggling subject matter is suspected of smearing the image of the country. It is still at such a sensitive opportunity. I suggest you be cautious."
"What I want to show is the dilemma of Chinese people overseas in that era..."
"I know, but I still have the line. You can't pass the review. Can you accept such a large investment and give up the mainland market?"
E Xiaobao was silent.
Can he accept it?
Yes!
But Boss Yang probably couldn't accept it.
In fact, he couldn't accept it either.
"Is Cheng Long okay?"
"No."
This guy really had this idea and thought Cheng Long was omnipotent.
"Rush Hour 3" that he is currently filming is not in the mainland, did you not expect it?
Some people say that Er Xiaobao won the Best Director of the Academy Awards for "Night of Mong Kok", and was so arrogant that he would rather not be released in the mainland than just insist on not cutting it.
It's pure nonsense.
In fact, at the beginning, Er Xiaobao was ready to compromise.
He once tried to delete violent and bloody scenes, and released a "clean version" in the mainland market like "Lust and Caution".
The "clean version" was cut out. He specially invited friends who were in charge of the mainland to read the original version first and then the "clean version". As a result, everyone found that after deleting all the violent shots, the plot system of the entire movie collapsed.
In the end, Er Xiaobao convinced Cheng Long and Boss Yang to keep the original version and give up the mainland market to release it - the movie will be something that will remain. Ten years later, this movie will still be there. We don’t want to be scolded at that time because of too many changes.
Actually it is quite tragic.
You think, if an investment of 150 million yuan is not released in the mainland, it is necessary to pay.
Being able to make this decision shows that Boss Yang and Cheng Long also have artistic pursuits.
Cheng Long made countless movies in his life, but not many people lost money.
"80 Days Traveling the World", "Detective Pu Songling" and "Shinjuku Incident" are definitely.
Although other movies have low box office, Cheng Long's martial arts films can be sold overseas at a good price, and they can basically match them.
"You think about it yourself. I have another suggestion. I think "Shinjuku Incident" is a good story, but it is not commercial enough.
Even if you really shoot it with a tough bullet, the box office may not be good.
If you want to be realistic, it is better to shoot the story of the Fuqing Association. Their entanglement with the Black Dragon Gang. Three of the four leaders of the Black Dragon Gang were broken into their hands, which is more dramatic. Of course, this story cannot be reviewed either..."
After hearing this, Er Xiaobao shook his head. It was not the story he wanted to shoot. He never wanted to shoot a gangster, but human nature.
Zhang Chen actually didn't recommend it, just said that.
Fuqing Association is not a good thing. He still bullies his own people overseas.
Photographing this is a bit similar to filming "Young and Dangerous", which is like dog biting a dog.
However, one of them is the Chinese pastoral dog. Emotionally, we prefer pastoral dogs, but in fact, they are all evil dogs~
Zhang Chen did not expect to convince the other party. Er Xiaobao is still very aligned, otherwise he would not have been able to keep paying attention to the marginal people.
"New Love" ~
"Mong Kok Night" ~
"Shinjuku Incident" ~
"
There is also the future "I Am a Passerby"~
Either a special practitioner, a smuggler, or a supporting role~
Although he does not have such a strong personal style as Du Dapao, at least it can be seen that it was thought about it.
Zhang Chen had no disgust towards him.
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Hong Kong, Jiahe
When Zhang Chen met with Er Xiaobao, Chen Xi was also on an appointment with someone.
Chen Xi walked into the lobby of the Regent Hotel and saw the Song Dynasty who had invited her from afar.
"Mr. Song~"Ms. Chen, please sit down~"
In the Song Dynasty, he was the chairman of Yindu Institution. "What Miss Chen ordered? The afternoon tea here is very famous~"
"Then let's have a cup of 'Wife of Oz'."
The view of the Regent Hotel is actually quite good. You can overlook the entire Victoria Harbor through the floor-to-ceiling windows, but Chen Xi is not as interested at this time.
She didn't understand what she suddenly asked her for.
Jiahe's status is not low, but Yindu Institution is the only large state-owned film company in China Film abroad.
The level in the Song Dynasty was not low.
The two of them chatted about some parents casually, and the Song Dynasty finally explained their purpose: "It's December in a blink of an eye. 2006 will be a thing of the past. In a few months, it will be next year's Academy Awards.
There were some misunderstandings between director Zhang Chen and the Academy Awards, which made both parties very unhappy.
I asked Miss Chen this time to ask if there is any possibility of turning war into jade between the two parties.
After all, everyone is for Chinese movies! ”
(This chapter ends)