As Jin Yong expected, Wang Ze took the initiative to find Lin Youlun the day after he made the statement, and proposed the idea of co-producing a movie with the theme of "Old Master", but Lin Youlun was not interested in the animation shooting plan proposed by their father and son.

"Make a live-action version of the Old Master?"

Wang Ze's father and son looked at each other.

In the 60s and 70s, when the "Old Master" comic was very popular in Hong Kong, a total of 4 live-action "Old Master" movies were made, and the actors ranged from Gao Luquan to Liang Tian to Wang Sha, and the response was very average, and the box office can only be described as bleak.

In the early 80s, Wang Ze tried to make three more animated films of "Old Master", and the box office was higher than the previous live-action films. It's a pity that at that time, whether it was Hong Kong or the whole of Asia, the market space for animated films was very small, and the three cartoons did not bring much revenue to Wang Ze, so he had no choice but to give up the idea of entering the film market with "Old Master" and moved to Taiwan, specializing in the comic market.

Although Wang Xue suffered a loss at the hands of Lin Youlun this time, it also made him see the hope of "Old Master" returning to the film market, but Lin Youlun proposed to make a live-action movie, and Wang Ze's father and son were a little puzzled.

The three actors who played the old master back then have either passed away or are already very old, at least so far, Wang Ze has not found any Hong Kong actor who is particularly suitable for playing the old master, not to mention that the image of the big sweet potato is so special, there should be no suitable actor in reality.

Of course, Wang Ze didn't directly say his thoughts, but asked Lin Youlun very tactfully which actors he was going to find to star in this movie.

"The protagonist is still undecided. It should be looking for two newcomers to act. ”

Lin Youlun's answer did not solve the doubts in Wang Ze's heart. It only made him more suspicious. Can a newcomer really play the old master?

"Mr. Wang may have misunderstood, I'm talking about the heroes and heroines of the movie, not the actors who play the old master and the big sweet potato." Lin Youlun explained.

Wang Xue nodded, but new doubts arose.

Since it is a live-action movie of "Old Master", what would the protagonist be someone else?

Lin Youlun rested his hands on the desk and sat up straight looking at Wang Ze's father and son.

"To be precise, the old master, the big sweet potato and Mr. Qin in this movie are only supporting roles, and the plot of the movie has little to do with the comics. It's just that I will borrow the cartoon images of the old master, the big sweet potato and Mr. Qin...... And these three characters, I plan to use computer synthesis to add to the film. ”

Wang Ze's father and son finally understood this time.

"What Mr. Lin mean is that computer-generated comic characters and real people are used to make this movie?" Wang Ze helped his glasses, he had long heard that the technical level of Hong Kong Aurora Special Effects Company no longer belonged to Hollywood, and today he finally had a long insight.

Wang Xue didn't dare to think of this kind of "mix-and-match" shooting method before, but looking at Lin Youlun's relaxed expression when he talked about it, he thought that the technical conditions of Aurora Company could do this.

"This kind of movie should be expensive to shoot, right?" Xiao Wang chose to interject at this time.

The father and son are here to cooperate with Lin Youlun, not to do guinea pig testing, once the production cost of this new type of film is too high. The pressure to recoup the investment will also increase, in case the movie is released to good reviews. For their father and son, the gains outweighed the losses.

"The cost will definitely be higher than ordinary movies, but it will never be as exaggerated as the two think."

Such an answer only dispelled some of the doubts of Wang Ze's father and son, and in order to completely reassure them, Lin Youlun decided to show them something first.

took out a videotape from the drawer, put it into the player, and on the TV screen on the bookshelf next to it, an animation clip appeared that made Wang Ze's father and son dumbfounded.

Different from those previous cartoons, Lin Youlun's animation is all 3D stereoscopic, the protagonist is a ragdoll cowboy and a toy robot, which looks completely different from traditional 2D cartoons.

The whole video is only ten minutes long, and there are some gaps on the screen from time to time, and it is clear that this is only a half-finished product.

But even so, this kind of 3D animation visual effects still brought enough shock to Wang Ze's father and son.

Lin Youlun turned off the TV, put down the remote control, turned his head to look at Wang Ze and his son, and said: "I own a film company called Pierce Studios in the United States, and what the two of you just saw was a 3D animated movie they were producing. ”

Wang Xue licked his somewhat dry mouth, and the expression of surprise in his eyes could not be hidden.

As a person who has been engaged in comic production for many years, Wang Ze will not fail to see the huge potential of 3D animation, and he is also very clear that such animated films are designed to require greater investment and longer production cycles.

"As long as the plot is handled well, the 3D animation characters in the whole movie may only account for one-third, and the production cost and cycle will be greatly reduced, the average production cycle of the general movie is about 3 months, and such a movie can be completed in almost a year."

Lin Youlun's explanation dispelled the most skeptical doubts in Wang Ze's heart, and he happily agreed to this cooperation.

Xiao Wang Xue interjected at this time: "Then what is the name of this movie?" ”

Wang Xue followed and also looked at Lin Youlun.

Lin Youlun pinched his chin and thought about it for a while.

"This movie should be released in 94, I will call it "Old Master 1994" when I watch it!"

——

Hung Hom Coliseum, Hong Kong stop of Chow Comian Asia Tour.

On the stage, after Zhou Comin, who was dressed in a plain red dress, sang the two songs "Song of Qianqianque" and "The First Dream" one after another, he bowed deeply to the audience, and then held the microphone with both hands and said: "For today's concert, I invited a very special guest singer for everyone, because she is a newcomer, and her name may not be very familiar." But I make sure everyone listens to her song. She will be remembered fondly. ”

After speaking. Zhou Yimin beckoned to the audience.

"Caini, can you come on stage? I want to let everyone know you first! ”

The audience all looked in the direction of Zhou Comin's words, only to see a girl in a blue dress standing up next to the stage, holding a microphone in her hand, and greeting everyone while going on stage.

"Hello, good evening, I'm Charlie Yang Caini, I'm so happy to be able to participate in Sister Comin's concert today...... I bring you the title song of the new album, "The Feeling of Love". I hope you enjoy it. ”

Zhou Comemin gave Yang Caini an encouraging look, then handed over the stage to her, retreated from the backstage, and after changing the clothes to be worn for the next concert performance, she quietly came to the front row of the audience.

The position closest to the stage on the left has become Lin Youlun's exclusive seat, and every time Zhou Comin has a concert, he will appear in this position, and today is of course no exception.

Zhou Comin walked over under the escort of two bodyguards and sat down in the position next to Lin Youlun.

Lin Youlun unscrewed a bottle of mineral water. Hand it to Zhou Comin.

"I've been singing on stage for more than an hour, are you tired?"

Zhou Comemin took the water handed by Lin Youlun. took a sip, shook his head and said, "There are so many fans in the audience supporting, I can't say I'm tired." ”

Lin Youlun then turned the topic to Yang Caini, who was singing on stage.

"This little girl can sing okay, is she a newcomer to your company?"

"Yes, the company's senior management is quite optimistic about her, and let me arrange for her to appear at the concert to try her popularity." Zhou Comemin looked at Lin Youlun with a pair of bright eyes, looking a little curious, "Why did you suddenly ask about this?" ”

Lin Youlun took a sip of water, turned his head to look at Zhou Yimin and asked, "Do you feel that she looks like you were back then?" ”

"Ahh Zhou Comin covered her mouth in surprise, "Why do you even say that?" ”

Lin Youlun laughed, "So the people in your company also see it this way?" ”

Zhou Yimin nodded, and he didn't know how Dao Lin Youlun guessed.

"I don't only know what your company people say, but I also know that they are going to make this little girl an artist with a similar style and route as you."

The expression on Zhou Yanmin's face at this time had changed from surprise to suspicion, "Okay, have you investigated her information before?" ”

Lin Youlun raised his right hand, "Swear to God, I really don't." ”

"Then how do you know so much?" Zhou Comin was a little unconvinced.

"It's kind of a gut feeling!" Lin Youlun shrugged, "You know, I have always been very accurate in seeing people." ”

Zhou Comin reluctantly believed Lin Youlun's statement, and looked at the stage with his eyes.

The record company plans to launch Yang Caini in the image of a "second-generation jade girl" and make her the successor of Zhou Comin, which was guessed by Lin Youlun.

"It's a pity that your company's idea may be falling through." Lin Youlun said to himself.

Zhou Yimin immediately took it to heart, turned his head and asked, "What are you for?" ”

Lin Youlun stared at the stage: "Because I think she should have more prospects as an actor than a singer." ”

"What do you think?" Zhou Comin repeated uncertainly.

Lin Youlun nodded very seriously.

Zhou Yimin pouted angrily, "It can't be because of that so-called intuition again, right?" ”

"It's not all intuition this time, there are some facts to back it up." Lin Youlun shrugged, "The Hong Kong music scene only needs a jade singer is enough, as long as you don't have the idea of quitting the music scene, it is basically impossible for her to get on the top." ”

"Then being an actor is less competitive than being a singer?" Zhou asked puzzled.

"Now there is a shortage of newcomer actors in her style, or this kind of actor has always been lacking."

Zhou was a little unconvinced.

"Really?"

"Of course, if you hadn't worked too hard to sing and be a host, I would have already brought you to make a movie."

"Forget it, I think it's good now, acting in movies is much more tiring than singing and hosting, and I don't particularly like it."

Lin Youlun smiled and nodded, in this kind of thing, he would never force Zhou Yimin, everything was according to her own preferences.

On stage, Yang Caini's singing was nearing the end, and Zhou Comin stood up.

"I won't tell you, I should go up."

After taking two steps forward, she suddenly turned around, looked at Lin Youlun and asked, "Do you need me to help you call her over?" ”

Lin Youlun was stunned for a moment, and then laughed dumbly.

"You see through it all like this?"

Zhou Yimin glared at Lin Youlun with disgust.

"People are not stupid, if you don't have a special reason, how can you pay so much attention to her?"

Lin Youlun shrugged, acquiescing to Zhou Comin's statement.

Zhou Comemin came to the stage, first thanked Yang Caini for her singing, and then whispered a few words in her ear when Yang Caini was about to step down.

Yang Caini didn't know why Zhou Yimin wanted her to come over here at first, but when she saw Lin Youlun sitting there, she suddenly realized, and she was surprised and confused.

She and Lin Youlun don't know each other, why would Lin Youlun ask Zhou Yimin to come over to her?

As soon as Yang Caini sat down on the seat, Lin Youlun stretched out her hand.

"Miss Yang, good evening!"

"Hello Mr. Lin!" Yang Caini spoke very carefully, as if she was afraid that she would make a mistake.

"Miss Yang just turned 18 this year?"

Lin Youlun accurately said Yang Caini's age, Yang Caini was secretly shocked in her heart, and then comforted herself and said that this should be what Zhou Comin told Lin Youlun.

"When Xiao Min debuted, she was one year younger than you." Lin Youlun turned his head to look at Zhou Yimin, who was about to start singing on stage, and his eyes became a little gentle.

Yang Caini saw Lin Youlun's expression at this time, and some nervous emotions slowly settled down.

"Your situation, Xiao Min just told me a little, how is it, in addition to being a singer, have you ever thought about acting in a movie?"

Lin Youlun's question was very sudden, and Yang Caini was not prepared at all, and was stunned for a few seconds before reacting.

"Does Mr. Lin want me to act in a movie?"

Lin Youlun Ha laughed.

"You're the first person to ask me that question, and while I do have the idea, you can't be so direct!"

Yang Caini was suddenly a little embarrassed, and when she looked back, she did know that there was something wrong with her question just now.

Lin Youlun revealed this thought, and he took the initiative to ask, no wonder he was laughed at.

Seeing Yang Caini's embarrassed look, Lin Youlun was not embarrassed to tease her anymore.

"I'm going to make a movie related to the comics of "Old Master", and the male and female protagonists are considering using newcomers, how about it, are you interested in trying it?"

Seeing that Yang Caini was embarrassed to speak, Lin Youlun added: "Don't worry, I'm serious this time!" ”

When Yang Caini heard this, her faces on both sides felt even hotter, but she still nodded shyly. (To be continued......)