Chapter 37: Relying on the Heaven and Slaying the Dragon
Mr. Jin once wrote in "The Swordsman": Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.
So, what if it is a place with many people and many interests?
That’s a bloody storm!
This is the case for the crew of "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" which has not yet started filming.
This version of "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Sword" is led by Didu Asia Film and Television, which wants to make a version of mainland China's own martial arts story.
But in the final analysis, I just watched Zhang Beard’s "The Swordsman" which scored a super high ratings of 17.8%, so I followed suit and wanted to take advantage of this wave of martial arts remakes. ticket.
Huanya was so quick that it also grabbed the copyright of "Eternal Dragon Sword". The remaining copyrights of "The Divine Condor", "Shooting the Condor", and "Tianlong" were all collected by Zhang Dashu alone.
This also caused Zhang Dahu to film his own "The Legend of Heaven and Dragon Sword" until 2009.
By that time, the martial arts craze had subsided.
Not to mention, he really learned what Huanya said.
"The Swordsman" adopts a dual-director system, one literary and one military. The director of "The Swordsman" is Huang Jianzhong, who later directed "The Fission of the Qin Empire".
The Wu part is directed by Yuan Bin, one of the Seven Little Fortunes.
Otherwise both literary and martial arts dramas would be so exciting.
Huanya also followed this configuration. Yang Tao was of course the writer, and Lai Shuiqing was hired to write the Wu part.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with finding these two, especially Lai Shuiqing!
"Furong Town", "New Dragon Inn", Ren Xianqi's version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Swordsman", Jiao Enjun's version of "Green Snake and White Snake" are all produced by this veteran The director's masterpiece.
More importantly, the 1993 version of "The Story of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" is also his masterpiece, the classic version by Ma Jingtao, Zhou Haimei and Ye Tong.
This version of "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer" even dedicates the popular divine song "Swords Like Dreams".
Lai Shuiqing is fully qualified to "play the accordion" and say: "No one understands "The Story of Heaven and the Dragon Sword" better than me!"
But Huanya forgot one thing. In addition to the two directors, "The Swordsman" also has a key figure, and that is Zhang Beard!
He is the one who makes the final decision on the set!
Just like "Jinfen Family", although there are two directors, Director Li and Director Liu, they also adopt a "two-talker" structure, but Liu Guoquan is the holder of the "leading stick".
But when it came to "The Legend of Heaven and the Dragon Slayer", it was over. Without the core character to act as a check and balance, neither director could accept the other.
From the script, screenwriter, camera, props, scene management to actor selection, these two are competing for power and profit all the time.
But Huanya obviously trusts Lai Shuiqing more. After all, he is good at martial arts scenes and has also filmed old versions.
Lai Shuiqing's idea is also very simple. In martial arts and martial arts, martial arts comes first, and then there is chivalry, so the martial arts drama should be placed in the front, and the literary drama can be a little behind.
But Yang Tao is so anxious, isn’t this squeezing my living space!
When he was helpless, Li Dawei helped him think of Zhang Yuan.
The purpose of Yang Tao's search for him was simple: to find a way to convince investors from the perspective of the script, and to help Yang Tao increase his voice and role in literary dramas.
After listening, Zhang Yuan thought about it for a long time. This matter was much more difficult than simply changing the script.
"How about it, Zhang Yuan, do you have any ideas?"
"Give me some time to think about it, I have some ideas."
"Really, really!" "Yang Tao was in disbelief.
Although Li Dawei was so full of praise, Yang Tao only half-believed him. In fact, he came here today with the mentality of "seeking medical treatment in case of emergency".
But looking at the calm thinking of the young man in front of him, it didn't look like he was joking.
"Don't be in a hurry, think about it slowly, and let me know when you have the result."
Yang Tao said he was not in a hurry, but his shaking legs and restless appearance clearly exposed him. Excited mood.
Squeak...
The two were sitting in the yard when the door was pushed open from the outside.
"I keep asking you questions~~When are you coming with me..." Brother Qian, who had gone out to have a few drinks with friends before, came in humming a song.
"Hey, Zhang Yuan, you have guests here."
Brother Qian staggered towards the yard, obviously drinking a lot.
Zhang Yuan, who was sitting at the stone table, was facing the door, while Yang Tao, who was sitting opposite him, had his back to Yu Qian, who was walking from the door.
Hearing the other party's voice, Yang Tao stood up and turned his head, thinking about saying hello to Zhang Yuan's roommate.
As Brother Qian walked, he habitually took out a pack of cigarettes from his trouser pocket, took out one, and was about to light it, but was stunned when he saw the "guest", and Diao Yan's hand stopped in mid-air.
"Hey, you are Zhang Yuan's friend, right? I am..."
Before Yang Tao finished speaking, Yu Qian took two steps forward and took the initiative to hold the other person's hand. hands.
“You are Director Yang Tao, right?”
“Do you know me?”
"We know each other so well. Not only do we know each other, I have also filmed your movie!" Yu Qian was very excited: "In 1991, there was an episode of "Little Dragon Man" where the children returned to the Tang Dynasty, and I played a Tang Dynasty scholar."< br>
"Oh..." Yang Tao nodded slightly, but in fact he didn't remember it at all.
It’s been so long that the role of this scholar is too small and inconspicuous. But this small role in Yang Tao's heart is of great significance to Brother Qian!
Because this Tang Dynasty scholar was the first TV series role that was officially broadcast after he appeared in it, he also notified his parents and friends to watch his debut show together.
Although there are only a few shots together, the first time is always special.
At the same time, Yang Tao, who was a director at the time, also left a deep impression on Yu Qian. He was a big shot in the film and television industry in his mind.
"Director Yang, it's getting late, why don't you eat before you leave?" Brother Qian pulled the other person excitedly, his thoughts going back to more than ten years ago.
Yang Tao thought about waiting for Zhang Yuan, so he nodded in agreement.
"Director Yang, is your stomach okay?" At this time, Zhang Yuan raised his head and asked for no reason, but Yang Tao didn't understand what he meant.
"Okay, I happen to have a few special dishes, I'll have them soon." Brother Qian got the chance to show off his skills, and his interest was high.
"Okay, how about I help you, just enough to let Zhang Yuan think quietly without affecting him." Director Yang glanced at Zhang Yuan and said.
"That would be great if you are willing to help!"
Yu Qian led Yang Tao to the kitchen, took out the vegetables, wine and meat, and suddenly froze.
“Hey!”
"This Director Yang is Zhang Yuan's friend..."
Maybe he drank too much, and he only realized it now.
He is so young, but he knows a big director!
And I came to help me because I didn’t want to affect Zhang Yuan’s thinking.
Brother Qian is also a smart man. After thinking about it for a while, and recalling the expressions of Yang Tao and Zhang Yuan when they communicated, it is obvious that the director wants something from his little brother.
What is this guy's background... Brother Qian glanced out the window.
I thought that being able to get a supporting role in a big cast at such a young age would be great enough, but I didn’t expect that I would have the ability to get the director to ask him for help.
Brother Qian has mixed feelings in his heart.
I feel lucky to have made such a capable friend.
I feel that I am unfortunate. I am so much older than him, but my development in the film and television industry is far inferior to him.
Thinking of this, Brother Qian, who was always cheerful, tightened his smile.
Now that I think about it, I have a lot of friends, but most of them are screenwriters, photographers, and lighting people.
He is a great director at any time.
In comparison, Yu Qian felt that he and his friends were like a "rabble".
“I may need his help one day.” Brother Qian quickly adjusted his mood and hummed again.
Just like Brother Qian said, a few specialty side dishes are quickly available.
It’s almost July now, and the weather is getting hotter. I opened a few bottles of cold beer and chatted while eating and drinking.
After the meal, Zhang Yuan told Yang Tao his general thoughts.
"Why didn't I think of that..." Yang Tao's eyes rolled around after hearing this, and he thought for a while before he could clear his mind.
"Are you free tomorrow? Accompany me to the company."
"Okay, but..."
"Needless to say, I can't lose you."
Both Zhang Yuan and Yang Tao laughed.
But with a smile, Yang Tao couldn't stop laughing, holding his stomach and turning blue.
"Um...where is the toilet here?"
I just asked if your stomach is okay. Take a look... Zhang Yuan quickly pointed in the direction.
He has practiced it in the past few days, but it is absolutely easy and convenient for ordinary people to eat these "easy" and "convenient" cold dishes made by Brother Qian...
After an hour, it is convenient. Three times, Yang Tao spun his feet and said goodbye to Zhang Yuan in a weak tone.
"Director Yang, come back for dinner later!" the enthusiastic Brother Qian greeted.
Director Yang's face darkened, he turned around and ran away, holding up his pants and disappearing into the alley of Pipiao Alley.
Why are you holding up your pants?
I have lost weight and will fall off if I don’t carry it.
The next morning, Zhang Yuan came to the office building of Huanya Video as agreed...
Thanks to the book friend Qingyun Dun for the reward, and I wish everything goes well.
(End of this chapter)