Chapter 124 The Little Princess of the Great Wall
After Yang Ye worked hard for three days, Adjani flew to California with a moisturized face.
As soon as Adjani left, Yang Ye went to Chen Long and Hong Jingbao to explain the situation.
“I am going to ask Adjani to play the heroine of "Food Truck", but she was famous in the United States before, was invited to Hollywood to film, and accepted a movie. Now the schedule conflicts, so we "The film can only be postponed."
Chen Long was very thoughtful and said: "Adjani is already very famous in Europe. If she succeeds in Hollywood this time, it will be of great benefit to our film." It’s a good deal to wait.”
Hong Jingbao echoed: "Yes, that's the truth."
Yang Ye said: "The movie "Junior Brother Goes Out" that your brothers made last time did well at the box office and sold well in Nanyang and Japan.
Our theaters have not yet been released for the Lunar New Year and Spring Festival festivals this year, why don’t you go and get two more movies out?”
The two brothers said, “No problem!”
Yang Ye took the initiative and said: "Based on your box office performance, it's a bit unreasonable to get paid for the film. And you also have the ability to write and direct yourself. According to Jiahe's approach, we should invest in you and establish a satellite company.
However, this method of cooperation is too loose and undesirable for me. My advice to you is to set up a film studio like Director Hu Jinquan did.
After establishing a film studio, you only need to be responsible for producing movies. The required funds, manpower, and equipment are all provided by the company, and the company is fully responsible for the distribution of the film, saving worry and effort. "
The two brothers' eyes lit up: "This is not bad. "
Yang Ye said: "But there are some restrictions. Whatever project you want to start must be submitted to the company for review. The company will make an evaluation and find it feasible before allocating production fees to you. "
Chen Long asked: "Then are we in charge of all film production? ”
Yang Ye said: "If it is a movie produced by your studio, you will have the final say, and the editing rights will be given to you. If you are involved in the company's own movie, such as "Food Truck," which will start filming next year, then I have the final say. "
Hong Jingbao said: "Of course."
And asked: "If my studio produces a movie and I serve as the director, can I get the director's fee? "
"Of course you can. If you are the director, starring, action director, etc., you will be paid according to the market price, and the final box office share will be given to the studio. You have to pay for the daily expenses of the studio, and the company will not care about it.”
“Of course!”
The two brothers were overjoyed. They could earn much more than just filming.
Next, Yang Ye introduced the studio’s sharing plan, which is the same as Hu Jinquan: 10% of the local box office, 5% of the box office of Nanyang, Japan and South Korea, and 5% of the copyright fee if the European and American copyrights are sold.
After the three people reached an agreement, the two brothers went happily.
A few days later, Hong Jingbao Film Studio and Chen Long Film Studio were established at the same time and began to recruit their own teams.
What’s funny is that they both set up their studio offices next to the “Yang’s Chinese Martial Arts Museum” because it is convenient for daily training.
Chen Long found that after strict training according to the method Yang Ye gave him, he could control his movements more accurately. The most intuitive benefit was that he was less likely to be injured.
In the original time and space, Chen Long was injured almost every year, and he was a fortune teller before he died. Another kung fu superstar, Jet Li, rarely gets injured.
This is naturally because Li Lianjie has received more professional training since childhood, which makes his control of movements more precise.
Some people may say: Then why is Chen Long still energetic when he is old, while Jet Li looks decayed when he is old?
This... can only be blamed on Li Zhi.
Red pink skull, Yang Ye thought to himself.
For the sake of Li Lianjie’s health, this monster, let me take her in!
......
Since "Fast Food Truck" can't be filmed for the time being, Yang Ye immediately started another plan.
Two years ago, when I met Spielberg by chance in a bar in Hollywood, Yang Ye thought: Spielberg has so many classic movies that it’s outrageous, can I just pick one?
It's a pity that Lao Si is an American, and classics such as "Sindra's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" can't be copied at all.
The two movie series "Jurassic Park" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" are the most valuable, but they are not very easy to make.
After much selection, Yang Ye chose a science fiction film "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial".
Because the plot of this movie is moving enough, it was not difficult to make.
Although it is called a science fiction film, it does not have fancy special effects. What touches people's hearts is the tenderness that is everywhere in the film.
The filming of the film is also very convenient and can be done without leaving Hong Kong. It just so happens that Yang Ye has a lot of things to do recently and it is not convenient for him to travel around. Of course, the most important thing is that this movie has touched audiences around the world, with a global box office of US$792 million!
This box office... is so exciting that even if it's not an action movie, Yang Ye can't help but want to watch it.
The most critical point is: although this is an American movie, it is very easy to localize.
The plot of "E.T. The Alien" is very simple.
A little American boy discovers a little alien who accidentally got lost.
He quietly took in the little alien and introduced him to his brother, sister and dog.
The children got along well with the alien, gave him chocolates, took him to the countryside to look for traces left by his family, and were excited about the little alien's various special functions.
Gradually, a wonderful connection was formed between the little boy and the little alien, transcending the language communication barrier.
But soon, the existence of aliens was known to the adults, and a ruthless pursuit began.
The little alien was captured and taken to the laboratory, and the little boy became ill.
The children were angry, and they organized themselves to rescue the little aliens.
The little boy also woke up under the inspiration of his soul and joined the rescue operation.
In the end, they rescued the little alien, and the alien parents who lost their child picked up their baby in time...
Just such a simple story, Yang Ye Just replace the American boy with a Hong Kong boy and the American family with a Hong Kong family.
Hong Kong is a colony, and it is still a British colony. The culture and living habits are influenced by the British. They are somewhat similar to the United States, so it is smoother.
No sense of contradiction!
Yang Ye has been preparing for this movie two years ago, and now, some preliminary preparations are almost done.
"The choice of mother is very important. She must look very beautiful and very approachable. Sister Meng, can you come out?" Yang Ye said to Xia Meng.
The actor Dee Warrens who played his mother Mary in the original movie was gentle and beautiful, and Yang Ye wanted to find someone who would not lose to her.
Xia Meng hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: "I really like this script, but... I said I won't act anymore. Besides, if I appear on the scene again, aren't you afraid that Taiwan will make things difficult for you?"
"It's not that serious, right? You're not Shi Hui, and it was fine when you went to Taiwan last time. If you don't act, I can't think of a suitable candidate, so I can't hire someone from Shaw Brothers, right?"
Among the "Three Princesses of the Great Wall", Shi Hui is the most powerful. She can be called a female revolutionary. She was one of the planners of the 1967 Hong Kong riots.
If Shi Hui went to Taiwan and was arrested and sentenced every minute, Xia Meng would not.
Xia Mengmeng thought for a while and asked, "How is Sisi?"
Yang Ye's eyes lit up. The Sisi Xia Meng was talking about was Chen Sisi, the little princess in the "Three Princesses of the Great Wall", whose real name was Chen Limei. She is beautiful, has good acting skills, and has big eyes that are very smart.
Chen Sisi’s appearance is a bit Westernized, but Yang Ye wants to sell tickets around the world, so this appearance is just right.
The top beauties all conform to both Eastern and Western aesthetics, such as Hepburn.
Yang Ye just wanted to agree, but he frowned and said, "Will Taiwan make things difficult for you?"
Xia Meng rolled his eyes: "Why weren't you afraid of this when you came to me?"< br>
"I didn't think about it before, but now that you say it, I'm worried."
"Sisi can't do it. She is young, she is just acting, and has no interest in anything else. She has quit the Great Wall long ago. The company has already made a Shaw Brothers movie a few years ago and it was released in Taiwan.
Last year, Jiashi was filming the TV series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and they were looking for a great beauty to play Bao Xiruo. She invited me. There will be no problem selling "The Condor" in Taiwan this year."
Speaking of which, although the role of Bao Xiruo is only a small supporting role, she has always been cast by great beauties. In addition to Chen Sisi, He Qing and Zhou Haimei have also played roles in the following roles.
Yang Ye said: "Then I have nothing to worry about. Let me tell you, our movie will definitely be a hit when it is made. It is not cost-effective to invite outsiders to play such a good role. This kind of good thing must be left to My family!”
Xia Meng smiled and scolded: "Bah, you have never met Sisi, how come she is one of your own?"
"As I said, you are my sister, she is your sister, and naturally she is also mine. Sister!”
“I’ll just invite Sisi here.”
“The whole city auditions!”
(End of this chapter)