Chapter 418: One Word Thousand Gold Chen Jiayi
It seems, is this script really going to be sold to Hollywood?
Intellectually told Chen Jiayi that if you want to make the "source code" into a classic like later generations, then Hollywood is the best choice. It's just that, why, Chen Jiayi is a little unwilling?
Shaking his head, Chen Jiayi put his thoughts aside.
He really doesn't have a clue now, so Chen Jiayi secretly posted a poll survey post on Renren.
The content asks whether the "source code" is made in China or Hollywood.
The results of the vote were slightly better than Chen's prediction.
50 percent of people agree with Hollywood, 35 percent think in China, and 15 percent vote casually.
From these votes, Chen Jiayi saw it. People who are inclined to Hollywood in China still account for the majority. After all, there are a lot of blockbusters in Hollywood, bombarding the world every day. Even in the past two years, the emergence of Shushan has gained some popularity. But in terms of overall numbers, it still can't compare to Hollywood. Moreover, in the past two years, you have just repeated that China has the legend of Shushan, sleepwalking and killing immortals, and what about the others? In other words, although other blockbusters have entered the international community, they have not had much impact.
Moreover, some people said that they believe that from the script, in fact, the "source code" can be filmed in China. After all, the names of people, places, etc., can be changed casually, and that's it. However, to shoot the plot of the past 8 minutes well, it is really difficult for them to believe that domestic directors or actors can shoot such an artistic conception.
It seems that a large number of audiences have completely lost confidence in the acting skills of domestic directors and stars. In fact, Chen Jiayi was also disappointed. Even a lot of martial arts movies or historical films, it's okay to risk some modern words. It looks good, and it's hilarious. However, such a film, put it in the world, is not enough to watch at all.
Of course, as a domestic person, sometimes, I like such films. However, such a film-making atmosphere has affected the entire domestic film industry and is slowly becoming clichΓ©. It's kind of weird that a whole bunch of movies are all in this mode.
However, there are also people who believe.
The creativity of the plot of the source code itself can completely make up for the shortcomings of some actors. Although such a film is filmed in China, it may not be as good as a big-scene movie like The Legend of Shushan and Sleepwalking Zhuxian. However, with an excellent script, he will definitely be able to show the charm of Chinese films in the world film market. Moreover, if Chinese films can continue to innovate and persist in the past, they may be able to save the declining Chinese film industry.
This made Chen Jia a big move.
"Yes, the biggest attraction of the source code is his plot."
People who have read the source code all say that if it weren't for the super powerful plot, it is estimated that no one would watch it. No matter how perfect the performance of the male and female protagonists in the play is, it is impossible to win the applause of the audience. Of course, on the other hand, under the excellent acting skills of the two protagonists, they show this movie very well. In this way, this source code has become a classic.
Now look at it, if your acting skills are more ordinary, it's not impossible to rely on movie scripts to win. Just like sleepwalking in Zhuxian, in fact, it also relies on movies to win. Although, in reality, there are not many shots of the hero and heroine. Even if there is a camera, it also shifts people's attention to virtual online games. Moreover, the various exercises in the game attract people. In this way, sleepwalking has also caused the world's popularity.
Chen Jiayi breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that it is not impossible for the source code to be filmed in China.
One or two movies can't save the Chinese film industry at all, only a series of movies can drive the development of Chinese films. Now Chen Jiayi, he has such thoughts. Based on the "source code" first, we will slowly create Chinese film innovation. He wants to open the eyes of the world and let them see that this innovative approach to film belongs to China and Chinese culture. β¦,
Thinking of this, Chen Jiayi no longer yearns for Hollywood and the like.
Hollywood is a good place, but if you depict Hollywood every day, you may forget everything in your own country. Chen Jia is still a Chinese in his bones, a little uncivilized. For Chinese culture, he is very willing to pass it on to the world. Of course, Chen Jiayi doesn't want to ask others to be the same as himself, and this kind of thinking is completely reluctant. Today's Chen Jiayi, since he has the strength to spread Chinese culture, he will slowly do it in this direction.
One day, people who worship Hollywood every day will slowly find that Chinese movies have become so powerful.
has already figured it out, Chen Jia behaved very easily. The next day, Chen Jiayi made a phone call to "Annan".
"Director Annan, I'm really sorry, I don't think I can sell the "source code" to Hollywood. β
"WHY, MR. CHAN."
Annan felt very sorry, he could hear Chen Jiayi's firmness. Moreover, he also understands what kind of person Chen Jiayi is.
Although, in the film industry, Chen Jiayi is not famous. However, in the legend of Shushan, the image of the Shushan Sword Immortal was extremely profound in Annan's eyes. In addition, among the sleepwalking immortals, the author of the immortals is this Chen Jiayi. In this way, under Annan's deliberate search for information, Chen Jiayi really surprised him. In particular, when Annan found out that this Chen Jiayi was the head of the Tang Dynasty Company, they were even more amazed...... They couldn't have imagined that such a good businessman could come up with such a brilliant idea, which was a miracle in itself. However, from the fact that he was able to write so many novels in China and create such an excellent online literature platform, Chen Jiayi's talent can already be seen.
"Actually, I said last time that I wanted to shoot the source code in China."
Chen Jia told the truth.
"God, you know, you made a rather unwise decision."
Annan sighed, he didn't understand how Chen Jiayi could make such a decision.
"Maybe."
Perhaps, it is not the wisest decision, but it is not necessarily the worst decision, Chen Jiayi thinks.
"Hollywood is a good stage. However, there can't be only one Hollywood in the world. He is a diverse world of cinema. We, we in China, should also have a film of our own, and at the same time, like Hollywood, he also belongs to the world. β
"I see."
Hearing Chen Jiayi say this, Annan understood.
This kind of thing, as soon as it rises to the level of culture, race, or even country, then it is easy to understand.
In fact, Annan is not an American, he is a native of Argentine. In his heart, he also wants to bring Argentine's films to the world. However, there is too much helplessness in reality. As a director, he doesn't have much to do.
"Okay, MR Chen, good luck."
Here, too, Annan can only say that.
However, it seems that this business tycoon may really succeed. After all, he has an incomparably large amount of money. This is something that these little directors can't compare.
"Thank you, perhaps, in ten years, you will still come to China to make movies, what do you think?"
"Perhaps, if possible, I would very much like."
Although Annan is sad about losing a good movie script, what can he say when it comes to this?
"But, my friend, as a sign of my apologies, I still have a script to sell to you."
At this time, Chen Jiayi suddenly changed his words and said directly.
"Oh, yes, what script?"
"There's a script about the British royal family, and I think you'll be very interested." ..., "British Royalty." β
Annan thought about it and recalled some stories about the British royal family.
"It looks like a good thing."
In fact, the outside world has always been very interested in the British royal family.
This is not only manifested in the mystery of the British royal family, but also in his glory, nobility, and irreplaceable symbol.
"Yes, I'll send it to your mailbox in a while, and if you're satisfied, don't you give me a high price."
"OK, definitely."
Annan burst out laughing.
If the standard of the source code can be maintained, Annan will definitely buy it back at a high price.
After that, the two hung up the phone, and Chen Jiayi returned to the computer desk.
Because, he was about to finish a movie script that he promised Annan just now.
In 1925, Prince Alberton, the second son of King George V of the United Kingdom, was asked by his father to give a closing speech at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, London. Compared with his eldest son, David, the Duke of Windsor, who "did not love the country and loved the beauty" in the future, the king preferred Albert. Albert, however, suffered from a severe stutter......"
Yes, this film is the later 2010, that is, the 83rd Oscar Best Picture "The King's Speech".
Perhaps, you don't think this movie is very famous, but this film, under the Oscar Ceremony, successfully defeated the popular "Inception", defeated the "Community Network" created based on "Facebook", and defeated the "Earth Thunder" directed by Brother Cohen, thus being nominated for 12 Oscars. In the end, the film won four awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay.
If it weren't for the fact that this movie was made by the British royal family and could not be filmed in China, Chen Jiayi would not have taken it out for others to use.
An hour later, Chen Jiayi finished writing the script. After checking it later, it was sent to Director Annan's mailbox.
One went well.
After Director Annan read the script sent by Chen Jiayi, he was very satisfied. Although "The King's Speech" does not have such an idea as "source code", the whole plot revolves around the British royal family, which is very attractive. In particular, to make a film about the British royal family, which is still rare in the whole of Hollywood.
So, Annan decided to buy the script at a high price.
"For $3 million, the well-known Hollywood director Annan bought the Chinese script."
After deciding on the filming plan, Annan soon found the investor Universal Pictures. In addition, Universal Pictures is very generous, and directly gave a sky-high film and television script buyout contract of $3 million. This news, not many days later, first started, the Hollywood movie industry, has already exploded.
"I'm going, $3 million."
Now the dollar is still very valuable, and the exchange rate is about 1:7.8. In other words, the $3 million is directly more than 20 million yuan. Although, $3 million is not the highest price in Hollywood. Wherever it can be placed, it's a huge amount. After learning of this news, the American film industry was shocked for a while and commented one after another.
As a senior critic in the film industry, "York" said bluntly, "I don't know if Universal Film and Television has no money to spend recently, or the director of "Annan" likes this script too much. But, in our eyes. No matter how good a script is, it can't be worth so much money. Unless, this movie can become popular in the world. But that's a different story. β
Other media sources also said, "If it is the cost of the genius "Green" to write, perhaps we believe that although the price is also a bit of a compliment. You know, Green, the genius editor of Hollywood, has never taken such a high script fee. I think this time, a Chinese editor offered such a high price. Presumably, a lot of Hollywood scripts will follow with a sharp increase in price. Obviously, a major critic, including the media, did not approve of the $3 million cost of the script. Moreover, after hearing the news, some directors stood up and said bluntly that this kind of sky-high script cost has seriously damaged the Hollywood film system. There are even some racists, who have declared, "The always well-known director Annan, I don't know if there is any nerve." I actually bought a film copyright from the Chinese. Well, this one is nothing. However, you also gave $3 million. Uncle Annan, you really don't think you paid for this script. β
However, there are also some people who, seeing the emergence of Chinese scripts, directly raised the threat argument, "Look, in the past two years, Chinese films have begun to storm the world." Even the scripts they wrote began to make their way into Hollywood. Wake up, Hollywood, if you're still like that. I think that in a few years, Hollywood will be the prosperous era that you will always remember. β
I have to say that for those who threaten from other countries, the American media, a country with special freedom of speech, will publish whatever comes to mind. However, in the face of so many media, the chairman of Universal Pictures directly shouted, "We have seen the speech of the script king, this is a very good script, and at the same time, we also believe in the vision of director Annan." β
That's what you want. Sometimes, a film also needs publicity, especially if you want to make a world-class film. It's like this one script, albeit at a high price. However, with such a small amount of money, it can attract the attention of the national media. And there was a lot of discussion. I have to say, it's a big deal.
Moreover, the hype of Universal Film and Television is not limited to this.
After the 3 million script gradually cooled down, Universal Film and Television secretly broke out again, "The script is from the hand of "Chen". β
Chen Jiayi has a pronoun in Europe and the United States, that is, the pinyin of "CHEN", as Chen Jiayi's name in Europe and the United States.
"MR Chen."
"Oh my God."
For the media, how could they not know, who is MR Chen?
That's Tang Dynasty Audio, Tang Dynasty TT, Renren, Baidu...... The head of Chen Jiayi. Not long ago, this young man, who was rated as the richest man in the world, also had a close cooperation with Steve Jobs, the innovative soul of the American generation. Now, I didn't expect that this business wizard from China would have such a hobby, but he wrote a script for Hollywood.
However, after careful analysis, I don't think it's strange.
Those who know Chen Jiayi know that writing has always been Chen Jiayi's old profession. Even, for a long time in the early days, Chen Jiayi relied on manuscript fees to open one company after another. Of course, you say, can you also open a world-class company with manuscript fees? Of course, facts have proven that as long as your manuscript fee can reach more than 10 million.
In addition, sleepwalking to Zhuxian, a world-class movie only under the Titanic, is also from the hands of the Tang Dynasty company. It seems that it is not an incredible thing for Chen Jiayi to enter the script, or even directly enter the film industry. Of course, thinking about it like this, the $3 million script fee paid by Universal Film and Television to Chen Jiayi is also a fateful thing.
How to say, Tang Dynasty Company, as the world's Internet media, his influence is still very large. Universal Pictures, if his movies want to be popular in the world, they must cooperate with Tang Dynasty Company. This $3 million script is completely a small gift from Universal Pictures, how much is it?
This is just a speech about the king in the world media, as well as some gossip reports about Chen Jiayi.
As a domestic media, when it was learned that Chen Jiayi's other script was sold for a sky-high price of $3 million, almost all the domestic media were strongly discussing this incident. Some media claimed that judging from the fact that Chen Jiayi's script can be sold at such a high price, although the hype also accounts for a large part. But we can also see it in this. In fact, our Chinese culture and our Chinese creativity are not inferior to Europe and the United States, or even the world. ..., some media believe that as a representative of domestic Internet culture, Chen Jiayi has spread his culture and influence to the world. Whether traditional culture should also keep pace with the times. It is good to keep the culture of our ancestors every day, but if there is no innovation and we can't keep up with the times, these cultures can only be appreciated by ourselves.
If that's the case, can we say, is it a cup?
Or, it is not recognized.
Or is it a kind of arrogant solitary self-appreciation?
No one can give a positive answer, but fortunately, now Chen Jiayi, he has taken this step.
So commented in the Chinese media.
As ordinary people who have always been fans of Chen Jiayi, after they learned the news, when they were infected one after another, they were also thinking about how much Chen Jiayi's writing fee was.
For this reason, people who are interested have begun to count. They did a lot of research, whether it was from electronic subscriptions on the Internet, from newspaper serialization, or even from publication income. They believe that Chen Jiayi's works earn at least 10 yuan per word. Of course, if you add film and television income, game adaptations, etc., it may be possible to reach 100 words per word, that is, 100,000 words.
However, this king's speech really made Chen Jiayi do it, word for word, ......