Chapter 31: That's it

"A thank you book friend cachexia, delete the most "you don't want to save it." :

Michael Clayton's psychology can be said to be very contradictory, although he has already put pen to paper to turn this idea into words, but when he hears Fang Mingyuan's story that is more complete and delicate than his outline, and even more thoughtful than him in some places, he can't help but have an urge to tear up his own work. Perhaps, as Fang Mingyuan said, he is not good at writing about high-tech fields; Perhaps, as he said, in order to make this idea, this theme more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and more people's recognition, it is more appropriate to write it yourself!

Although Fang Mingyuan only asks to be able to mention himself in the preface, he is Michael Clayton after all, a famous writer in the United States, and can serve as a genius in many industry associations such as the American Writers Guild, the Directors Guild of America, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. That's right, chop!

In Michael, Clayton's opinion. With this outline provided by Fang Mingyuan, the level of writing is worthy of being a "writer." People with this title can write a fascinating and excellent work, maybe they will write better, but the gap is limited. He's not like some people. Certain experts and professors can be cheeky. Laugh at your students' grades without any guilt. So in his opinion, everyone's co-signature is already his bottom line. As he spoke, he took out a stack of papers from the drawer of his desk and put it in front of Fang Mingyuan.

Fang Mingyuan took a cursory look. It was the original manuscript of "Zhuluo Ji Park", Fang Mingyuan raised his head just right, his eyes widened, and he looked at Michael Clayton with a look of horror.

When Michael Clayton saw this scene, he was surprised and returned it to Fang Mingyuan. He could completely imagine the shock in Fang Mingyuan's heart when he saw those lines!

"Interesting, isn't it?" Michael Clayton shrugged his shoulders casually and said, "It seems that we chose the same idea and subject matter at the same time."

"It's incredible!" Fang Mingyuan blurted out.

"It's incredible! Our thinking is so similar that it is. If it weren't for my confidence, the manuscript would not have been leaked. And also believe that you didn't get a chance to see it, otherwise I would really think you were peeking at my writing outline. But I don't think that way anymore. Your writing outline is richer than mine, and the characters are fuller in the eyes of others. Maybe think I'm copying you Michael, Clayton's tone was full of helplessness. For "Sister Luo Ji Park", he also decided to write after a long time of careful consideration, and after several revisions, he was indeed a little reluctant to give up like this.

Fang Mingyuan couldn't help but smile secretly in his heart. With such a result, it is also normal, in my previous life, not only did I carefully read the selected books of Michael Clayton's works, but also watched three movies, and I have seen countless reviews. There are those who praise Michael Clayton and those who criticize it. I have to say. These well-known American film critics, one by one, have a pair of fiery eyes, and they have the advantages of "Sister Rocky Park". Of course, it is very precise and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people; But they are also talking about the shortcomings of "Sister Luo Ji Park". Everything Fang Mingyuan said today. It can be said to be a condensation of the evaluation of Michael Clayton's life's work by Americans and even Shijie people. And based on these, his modification and repair of Michael Clayton's original work naturally have a strong pertinence, and listen to his ears. Naturally, I feel more than I think. More complete and comprehensive. "So, this work of my pregnancy is co-signed by you and me. It's a reasonable choice. Otherwise, I would have to give it up regrettably. My self-esteem, my conscience does not allow me to enjoy this glory alone, Michael Clayton is sincere but very resolute.

Having said this, Fang Mingyuan also understood that he couldn't shirk any longer, and he couldn't make this one angry. Would really give up on this one. "Mr. Clayton, if you insist on it, then I have no choice but to be respectful.

But I also have a request. ”

"Please speak". Michael, Clayton sat next to Fang Mingyuan.

"All the manuscript fees for this book belong to you, but the rights to adapt the film belong to me. If you agree, I agree to co-sign. That's my bottom line." Fang Mingyuan's answer surprised Michael Clayton extremely unexpectedly. You know, if co-signed. Then Fang Mingyuan naturally has half of the film adaptation rights, in this case, if he insists on the film adaptation rights, he will occupy it. Yunran will not refuse. There is no need to emphasize this little Gu Gu's work now, which is a bestseller in the United States and Europe. Naturally, his manuscript fee is also the highest in the United States, which is by no means a decimal.

Fang Mingyuan saw Michael Clayton's doubts, and said with a wry smile: "Mr. Clayton, to be honest, I came here this time just to exchange this story for the right of first refusal to purchase your film adaptation rights, and to have such a result, for me." It's already overjoyed, so you don't have to care. If you insist on giving me a share of the manuscript fee, I can only borrow your words, and my self-esteem and my conscience will not allow me to share in the benefits you deserve. ”

Michael Clayton looked at Fang Mingyuan in a daze for a long time, and then laughed. "Okay, okay. Since it's your insistence, I'm not reluctant, let's all take a step back. We co-signed this one. Then the manuscript fee goes to me. The adaptation rights of the movie script belong to you. Everyone takes what they need! ”

Finalizing this, the atmosphere between the two conversations became more harmonious. Michael Clayton got up and poured two more glasses of red wine to celebrate the partnership.

"I'm glad you so, Fang." Michael Clayton sighed, "It's good that I didn't turn you away today, otherwise, I would have left undeserved regrets in this part." By the way, you play with the adaptation rights of the movie script. Are you planning to bring it to the screen in Hong Kong? ”

Fang Mingyuan shook his head with a wry smile and said: "I want to do that, but I have to admit that maybe in terms of gangster films, comedies, shootout films, and action movies, Hong Kong has a heritage that is not inferior to Hollywood, but in terms of science fiction, horror, and war films, the gap between Hong Kong and Hollywood is so big that it is enough to be ashamed." It's not that he looks down on the special effects of Hong Kong movies. But in terms of this kind of movie special effects, if Americans consider themselves the second, then no one dares to consider themselves the boss. Not to mention that "Zhu Luo Ji Park", which was only released in 93, is the special effects in the "Terminator" series in the early years, and after 2,000 years, people in the film industry in Hong Kong and the mainland can't make those smooth and perfect effects. For the special effects of several blockbusters, foreign special effects companies have to be hired to produce them. If "Sister Rakji Park" is handed over to a Hong Kong film company, he doesn't know what the plot will be, but the thrilling visual effects will inevitably be greatly reduced. And without that kind of jaw-dropping visual effects, the charm of Sister Raki Park is greatly reduced.

However, "Fang Mingyuan's heart suddenly moved, the first part of the "Terminator" series was in 84 years, which made Arnold Schwarzenegger a top Hollywood superstar, and the second work of "The Terminator" pushed the influence of this series of movies to the peak. In the previous life, "Terminator II" was Fang Mingyuan's favorite, and the next one was "Terminator", as for the third part and the later "Terminator Lili", compared with the first two, it can only be said that one generation is not as good as one generation.

So what year was Terminator Phenol released? Fang Mingyuan remembered that in his previous life, the first time he watched "Terminator was a videotape", it should have been in winter. When I was in my second year of junior high school,

Michael Clayton smiled and said, "Fang, you don't have to be presumptuous, no matter what. I also know a little bit about Hong Kong movies, although there is a certain gap compared with Hollywood, but compared with Shijie movies from other countries, it still has a considerable advantage. At least I think your future should be more promising than Bollywood's. So to speak. Are you planning to shoot this movie in Hollywood, USA? Do you need me to introduce you to a few directors or producers? To tell you the truth, there are quite a few directors and producers who are staring at my new work. "As a nationally known best-selling author, author of several works that have been adapted into films, and a member of the Directors Guild. Michael Clayton is very familiar with Hollywood.

Fang Mingyuan nodded happily, if this is the case, it would be great! With Michael and Clayton out of the house, it will save a lot of trouble to contact American film companies to work together on the shooting. "If that's the case, it's you."

"Haha, it's nothing, it's just a passing!" Michael Clayton, a young co-writer from the Far East, was also very happy to be able to help him. Of course, only he knows how much of this is because of Fang Mingyuan's direct comments to him at the beginning.

"So are you familiar with James Cameron, the director of 'Terminator'?" Fang Mingyuan couldn't wait to ask.

"That genius tyrant in the director's world?" Michael Clayton was stunned for a moment before replying.