Chapter 103 Director selection, Ning Hao’s phone call
Chen Guofu is an idiot.
When it comes to movies, Chen Guofu is indeed very serious.
The idea he proposed made Guan Lingye excited.
In the previous life, the popularity of movies such as Chinatown Detective and Manslaughter proved one thing, that is, the detective series of film and television dramas will never lack audiences.
That’s why these movies have an ongoing series.
Now, Detective Dee’s movie series can be the first movie series created by Lingyun Media.
In fact, Guan Ling not only thought of Di Renjie, but also thought of Di Renjie's apprentice Su Wuming. The latter's "Tang Dynasty Strange Stories" in his previous life also became popular in the field of TV dramas due to the tight plot of the case.
This series is indeed the most appropriate choice for Chinese costume suspense and fantasy.
“It seems really good.”
Guan Ling couldn't help but give a thumbs up in his heart.
In the past life, Huayi was actually planning to make the Detective Dee series IP into a series, but after filming the third part, it could not continue filming.
Firstly, it was because Tsui Hark was making a theme movie at that time. This kind of movie has high box office and low production cost. .
The second reason is that because of Huayi’s tax evasion incident, the Internet has been boycotting Huayi movies. Moreover, the later quality of the film focused on special effects and despised suspense, which led to poor reviews from netizens.
It’s a simple thing, Xu Ke can’t tell a good story.
You can see it from "Seven Swords".
But in Guan Ling's view, if the Detective Dee series is to be filmed, it will definitely be based on suspense. Fantasy is the most important choice, but it must serve the story. Without plot special effects, it is just like A rootless tree.
Thinking of this, Guan Ling suddenly panicked.
“To create the Detective Dee series, we also need to sign Fan Bingbing. We, Lingyun Media, will not follow the same path as Huayi, right?”
I chatted with Chen Guofu for a long time about the Detective Dee film series, Chen Guofu said he hopes to have Mr. Xu be the director of these movies.
As the producer of Lingyun Media, Chen Guofu still speaks very straightforwardly.
"For now, Mr. Xu is still the director with the best use of special effects in China. So it is most appropriate to choose him."
Guan Ling actually did not refute. Now " "2012" has not yet been released, but when it comes to special effects, no one in China can match Xu Laoguai.
The Legend of Shushan that he filmed a few years ago, and more than 20 years later, is still the pinnacle of domestic fairy tale dramas, and is infinitely better than the so-called fairy tale dramas of later generations.
"Are you confident that Xu Ke will always be at Lingyun Media? Or, do you think Xu Ke will always serve the Detective Dee series?"
Guan Ling asked Chen Guofu a heart-breaking question problem.
“Xu Ke is, after all, a well-known director in China. If he can continue to contribute to our series, I won’t mind, but the problem is, if he drops the ball, we won’t be able to do well in this series. . And if we want to become a Chinese benchmark for Lingyun Media, we must have our own director."
Guan Ling is categorical on this issue.
In the previous life, Xu Ke’s unbridled imagination was vividly displayed in the first film. The combination of story and special effects made the Chinese New Martial Arts and Detective Dee series stand out as a finalist for the Venice Golden Lion Award for Best Film with its commercial films. On the podium, it aroused global carnival and recognition in Venice, and won major domestic awards.
But since then, Detective Dee: The Dragon King has exhausted Xu Ke’s imagination, and Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings has exhausted Xu Ke’s narrative ability.
Both dramas failed to live up to expectations.
The lack of box office and no awards also proves the poorness of the two movies.
Guan Ling believes that if you want to create this series in this life, what you need is not Xu Ke, but a careful director.
Chinese films have never lacked directors, they just lack intention.
"If Director Guan insists, then you must film the first film, and you must set a benchmark for the subsequent Detective Dee series."
Chen Guofu looked at Guan Ling His tough tone also regressed.
“Only if you can make good films as a director, I believe that other directors will be able to take charge of this series of movies in the future.”
Chen Guofu didn’t even film it himself, because he knew If you apply it yourself, the effect may not be good.
On the contrary, Guan Ling, who directed "2012" in Hollywood and wrote the script, was the best choice.
Guan Ling has this intention. Since he wants to start this series, he must firmly grasp the control. However, the subsequent movies must have a suitable person to take over.
He thought of Lu Yang. The number of special effects shots in Lu Yang's "Assassination of Novelists" in his previous life showed that this guy had enough patience and ability, and the first "Xiu Chun Dao" happened to give Lu Yang a chance to practice martial arts movies. , if he can become his own executive director and start filming "Detective Dee: The Empire of Heaven", it will give him a lot of experience.
Or maybe it was Chen Jiashang who shot the painting, but Guan Ling searched and found out that the other party had replaced Xu Anhua and became the president of the Hong Kong Directors Guild last year.
I even thought of Qian Yanqiu. The TV series "Detective Di Renjie" directed by him has become a classic memory of people. The most important thing is that although Qian Yanqiu is not a film director, he is a very good screenwriter. If he improves the script, it will be beneficial to the Detective Dee series.
As for why he is said to be a good screenwriter, he once wrote "Journey to the West", a TV series that was criticized so much that the audience repeatedly apologized.
Third-rate special effects, second-rate actors, and first-rate script are how people evaluate this TV series.
Associating Qian Yanqiu with a screenwriter who understands special effects and film structure, Guan Ling feels that this series is really good.
Guan Ling told Chen Guofu what he thought, and Chen Guofu agreed and said it would be up to him to talk.
At this point, the filming of "Detective Dee: The Empire of Heaven" has been decided.
Once the handling of "2012" by Guan Ling is completed, the film can be shot, and the preparatory work for the production can be left to Chen Guofu to handle it entirely.
When the conversation was over, the phone rang.
I took a look and saw that it was Fan Bingbing.
"Director Guan, are you back?"
"I can officially announce my joining Lingyun Media at any time. Do you think it will be convenient for you over there?"
The voice over there is still a little impatient.
"Wait a minute, I'll take this news from you later. It will just add some heat to Ning Hao's new movie."
Guan Ling happened to think of Li Bing in "Detective Dee: The Tongtian Empire" There is nothing inconsistent if the role of Bing is replaced by Fan Bingbing.
Does this movie just meet the other person’s needs?
"Haha, Director Guan always speaks so directly. I am a little girl and I will be used by Director Guan no matter where I am." Fan Bingbing said resentfully.
"Don't always talk seductively. How can I use you? I am using you." Guan Ling was not polite.
"You stinky man who doesn't understand the world, hang up."
Fan Bingbing wanted to hang up, but Guan Ling stopped him.
"Fan Bingbing, please tell me something."
"What's wrong? Is there a new play?"
"Yes, there is, but I I have to explain something very important to you first.”
“What’s the matter?”
“Everyone at Lingyun Media respects laws and regulations, so everyone pays taxes safely. , do you understand what I mean?"
"You said it as if I would evade taxes." Fan Bingbing was still not convinced.
After a few words, Guan Ling did not talk in depth.
Look for the audit to check later, just be prepared at all times.
I didn’t tell Fan Bingbing about the new movie. I still have a chance to turn around, but I haven’t even mentioned my horoscope yet.
The next day, Ning Hao called again.
"When will Director Guan come over? I see that the website is full of news about you. When you return to China, you will steal the limelight from other directors."
"You just Are you so eager for me to work as a director?"
"Isn't that right? You are the producer or the investor. Do you understand?"
"You are quite good at learning. Put it to good use!"
Guan Ling laughed, this line was exactly the part where the postgraduate entrance examination duo tricked Huang Bo into seizing his car.
"The main reason is that your script is so funny, director. I have a hunch that this drama can be worth 100 million."
"One hundred million is less, bring my producer with you , and the promotion of Ling Yun’s low-budget movie, I hope I can get him 200 million.”
“Oh, I really envy Director Guan, every word he speaks is ordinary, but the sense of pretentiousness is so on-face. Come.”
Now that he was familiar with Guan Ling, Ning Hao dared to joke.
"Okay, hang up now and leave tomorrow."
Guan Ling is going to Xiamen to see the filming of "Crazy Racing".
(End of this chapter)