Drinking tea, chatting, and soon chatting about the script.

Liu Yiwei said: "I've been watching old movies recently, watching an American film from '87, "Planes, Trains and Cars", I think this idea is actually very good, I have a hazy idea, let's change it, how about making a Chinese version of "Planes, Trains and Cars"? ”

"Planes, Trains, and Cars?" Bai Yuhan was surprised, because this film was also within his consideration.

This is an American film released by Paramount in '87, with an ingenious story and excellent performances, which made this movie a great hit at the time. And the mainland version of this movie is the well-rated "People in Embarrassment", but it's a pity that "People in Awkwardness" was scolded as Chi Guoguo's plagiarized work.

Bai Yuhan was very optimistic about this movie at the beginning, compared to "Night. "Shop" has a head, but because I found that this movie was plagiarized too much, I didn't dare to start, this is going to be filmed, and I will definitely be scolded.

Liu Yiwei said with great interest: "We can make a film with the same theme, in "Airplane, Train and Automobile", the two protagonists go home for Thanksgiving, we can shoot the Spring Festival, every year the Spring Festival is a hot spot of social concern, we really shoot such a story, the audience will not be less." ”

"Brother Liu's plan is to buy the copyright remake?"

"What kind of copyright do you buy, just change it directly, and Lao Mei can still come to China to sue us?"? One? Root? Read? Liu Yiwei said nonchalantly, "Swordsman, if you really want to shoot, I'll give you this idea, and you can let me get involved." How about making money and sharing a little bit of me? ”

"I really want to give it a try. However, it is still not good to copy other people's ideas directly. ”

"Why are you entangled in this, let me tell you, it's okay, Ning Hao's stone, didn't he also copy the British "Two Big Smoking Guns". It is still half the sky, we localize the film and add Chinese elements. It's a new film. ”

Bai Yuhan doesn't really care about whether to copy or not, anyway, he doesn't copy other people's works in the future, what he cares about is his reputation: "I always feel bad." ”

Xu Zheng said with a smile: "You capitalist, what do you care about so much." It's not enough to make money. ”

"Capitalists have to pursue a little bit of it. Besides, I'm an artist, don't be so vulgar, capitalists and capitalists really seem to be rich. ”

"You don't have the money, your own building is going to be built." Liu Yiwei said indignantly.

Xu Zheng said: "Swordsman, I think Lao Liu's proposal is good, you can try to come up with a Chinese version of "Planes, Trains and Cars". It is fitting that this film is adapted to our country. And the investment in the film is also a big deal, the camera movement is also simple, you make a movie for the first time, it will be more stable to do this. ”

When the two of them said this, Bai Yuhan was also a little moved: "Or, I'll try?" ”

"Hey, that's right, just shoot this, do you want me to write a script for you, or do you want to do it yourself?" Liu Yiwei nodded.

"I'll write it myself. Brother Liu, will you help me produce the film? ”

"Okay."

Bai Yuhan said to Xu Zheng again: "Brother Xu, you have to stand on a platform for me, you take the starring role?" ”

"No problem, I've wanted to work with you again for a long time." Xu Zheng also agreed.

In this way, in the small teahouse, Bai Yuhan's new movie was finalized.

However, he was not so cheeky after all, but asked people to go to the magic capital, contact Paramount's office in China, and buy the adaptation rights of "Planes, Trains and Cars".

After getting his hands on it, Bai Yuhan's script was almost written, and he always wrote the script quickly, because he could copy the movie directly in his mind, and then let the company's screenwriting team make some detailed modifications, the cycle was no more than a week, and the new script was released.

After writing the script, sending it to the radio and television for review, running down the procedures, and contacting the production team, it will be the end of June.

"Step by Step" became popular throughout June, turned to July, and entered the countdown to the Olympic Games, and the focus of the whole of China was on the Beijing Olympics. In this context, Bai Yuhan's first film directed by Bai Yuhan, named "People in Embarrassment", was quietly prepared.

Wang Ziwen served as the producer, Liu Yiwei served as the producer, Bai Yuhan served as the director, and the screenwriter hung three names, Bai Yuhan, Liu Yiwei and the White Swordsman Film and Television Studio, produced by the White Swordsman Film and Television Studio, distributed by Wanhe Tianyi, and named under the Beijing Film Studio of China Film Group.

The script continues the main line of the original movie, the Spring Festival is approaching, and the 36-year-old Li Chenggong, the owner of the toy group, is ready to go back to Xiaosha for the New Year, and at the same time, under the pressure of the junior, he is ready to divorce his wife after the New Year. After meeting Niu Geng, a senior milkman who went to Short Sand to collect debts, bad luck continued.

Take an airplane and return home in strong convective weather; Take the train and encounter a car derailment on the railway ahead; In the car, I met the broken bridge and returned. On the way, he encountered all kinds of strange stories, which made Li Chenggong embarrassed and lost his image. But in the midst of these troubles, he was gradually infected by the sincere and upright Niu Geng, and realized how embarrassing his life was.

When Li Chenggong returned home, he saw his happy wife, daughter and old man, recalled his past, and woke up. And this time he went home not only physically, but also mentally.

The script is there, the team is also ready-made, Wanhe Tianyi's own team, "Night. Shop" gave them experience, and it was logical to take "People in Embarrassment" again.

The rest is casting.

Li Chenggong has been decided, played by Xu Zheng.

Male No. 2 Niu Geng, Bai Yuhan also has a candidate, called Wang Baoqiang and asked him to star.

"Baoqiang, I'm going to make a movie, please be the protagonist."

"Looking for me to be the main character?"

"Well, you and Xu Zheng are tied for two protagonists, a comedy, can't pick it up."

"Why don't you pick it up, the boss beckons, I'm definitely going to pick it up! What kind of film is it? Wang Baoqiang didn't even know what the film was, so he agreed directly.

As the chief director of Running Man. Bai Yuhan's influence on the seven running men is still very great, and it also convinces them. is older than Bai Yuhan, treat him as a brother. Chen He and Wang Baoqiang, who are not as big as him, directly call him brother and boss. The boss is going to make a movie, so Wang Baoqiang naturally agreed without saying a word.

"That's okay, I'll send the book to Wang Zhonglei, you wait and get it over there."

"No problem."

Wang Baoqiang is an artist under Huayi Brothers, and signing a contract can't avoid Huayi Brothers, so. I sent the book directly to Wang Zhonglei.

The two leading actors were done, and the remaining roles of Bai Yuhan were handed over to a professional casting director. "People in Embarrassment" does not have a heroine, all the female characters' roles. There are pitiful few, and there is no need for a fanfare selection. finally decided that Huang Xiaolei would play Mei Shao. Woman, Zuo Xiaoqing plays Li Chenggong's beautiful wife, and Zhang Xinyi plays the female liar. Li Man plays the role of the junior Mannie.

And the original version is more funny copycat salesmen David and Nana. became Bai Yuhan and Tong Liya.

Tong Liya is popular, and she is looking for her to increase the attention of "People in Embarrassment".

The actors are ready, and the makeup photos and concept posters can also be released.

……

On July 18, 2008, there were 20 days left before the opening of the Olympic Games.

Bai Yuhan released the news of "People in Embarrassment" for the first time on his Weibo.

"After a month of preparation, the movie "People in Embarrassment" has finally been approved, and it may not start filming until October. So just post a long Weibo here and report it to your friends in advance. ”

"In June, I talked to @Xu Zheng and @刘仪伟喝茶. happened to talk about an old American film "Planes, Trains and Cars", and Brother Liu proposed to make a Chinese version of the film. So he bought the copyright from Paramount, and together with the screenwriting team of Wanhe Tianyi, he made the script and named it "People in Embarrassment". ”

“……”

"Starring Xu Zheng, @王宝强, Huang Xiaolei, Zhang Xinyi, Zuo Xiaoqing, as well as @Tong Liya and myself. The story will be very interesting, down-to-earth, contemptible people make a movie for the first time, I hope that the majority of friends, spread the word, and don't forget to go into the cinema to support it when the time comes! ”

The news of "People in Embarrassment" was released in this way, but it did not attract as much attention as expected, except for the support of fans' messages, it did not cause too many waves. Only a few media outlets reported it, and it was quickly drowned out by other news.

During this period, there was only one goal in the eyes of the media, and that was the Olympics.

The whole country is filled with the atmosphere of the Olympics, and the people only care about which country's team has moved in today, tomorrow so-and-so is injured in training, whether Liu Xiang's Achilles tendon is better, whether the women's volleyball team can win the championship, whether China can surpass the United States in the number of gold medals, what about the rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which one was invited to sing the theme song, and so on.

Because considering that during the Spring Festival, it happened to be winter, and the movie was scheduled to start in October.

At this stage, in addition to being familiar with the script and preparing various preparations, Bai Yuhan has nothing to do. He also plans to relax and take advantage of the Olympic Games to thoroughly enjoy this grand event that all China is looking forward to, and bring his parents to the capital to watch the Olympics together.

In my spare time, I am busy with the company's affairs and planning some new ideas.

Or go to the running scene of the second season of Running Man to join in the fun.

The second season of "Running Brothers" is named "Running Brothers Olympic Special Edition", which means that the program team will invite one or two Olympic champions to run with the stars in each issue.

With the ratings of the first season breaking 5, the second season is widely optimistic, and the sponsorship fee is selling hot. Shonan Satellite TV's time advertisement in "Let's Run Olympic Special Edition" has also doubled the price increase. made Bai Yuhan sigh with emotion, variety shows are really profitable, so he used his brains again.

"Where Are You Going, Dad" and "The Voice of China", two variety shows with distinct creativity, he plans to get them out in advance. These are all variety shows that have been filmed for several seasons, and the future is very bright. Especially "Where Are You Going, Dad", there is also a big movie that sells well, and the hand to make money is weak.

In addition to these two variety shows, Bai Yuhan also plans to shoot a few micro-film works and practice his skills during the three-month rest period.

He is the father of micro-films, except for one "Tuner", there is no masterpiece, which is not like words.

So, I want to make a few good micro-movies. (To be continued......)