At the urging of Exx, Lin Mingyang finally wrote a script "slowly", but he also brought Exx another piece of news.

"So you've got Scarlett Johansson done?"

MGM headquarters building, Ex's office, Lin Mingyang once again occupied the magpie's nest and sat in Ex's position unceremoniously, and Exx could only helplessly do it opposite him.

"Pay attention to your words, I'm just asking her out for coffee and catching up!"

Lin Mingyang stretched out a finger and shook it, correcting Ex's statement.

"You're in the newspaper for chatting and talking, do you think it's normal?"

Ex was not angry enough to throw Lin Mingyang a copy of yesterday's newspaper, on which he chatted with Scarlett Johansson and drank coffee was secretly filmed by the paparazzi. Lin Mingyang is a hot male star in Hollywood, coupled with a new generation of American surname goddess Scarlett Johansson, although the two really didn't do anything together, but the paparazzi only need a little "imagination", and a fragrant peach news was born.

Lin Mingyang didn't even bother to look at the newspaper, "I'm shopping in the supermarket now, as long as I talk to the saleswoman a little more, I can make up a lot of stories when I am bumped into by those paparazzi, not to mention having coffee with Scarlett!" ”

Lin Mingyang has already believed seven points when he says this, don't look at Lin Mingyang's scandals, but the situation that really allows the media to get real evidence has hardly happened, and the reports on his private life in newspapers and magazines are all based on speculation and speculation. Lin Mingyang has always been very cautious on this issue, if he really has an abnormal relationship with Scarlett, it is estimated that the whereabouts of the two will not be discovered by the media so easily.

"Then let's talk about this script!" Ex didn't continue to dwell on the topic, "How did you suddenly come up with the idea to write such a story?" ”

Lin Mingyang shrugged, "Isn't this kind of movie that blends detective, thriller and conspiracy theory very popular now?" If it has something to do with religion, the audience should be willing to pay to go to the cinema, and "The Da Vinci Code" is a good example! ”

"But why Holmes?" Ex asked: "These days, unless you're a 'super fan' of traditional detective novels, you can't bear to release the tome of "The Complete Works of Sherlock Holmes", right?" Maybe you have a thick set on your bookshelf, but can you dare to say that it's bigger than a piece of wallpaper? ”

Lin Mingyang didn't immediately refute it, although the talent for using insight to penetrate the appearance of things embodied by the character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the otherworldly ability to dig out the truth from easily confusing tricks, do have a transcendent and fascinating charm. But one thing is undeniable, and that is that Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character that began to appear in a series of stories and novels created by the British writer Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century. The talented detective soon became one of the most enduring figures in pop culture, and his adventures became one of the most widely read sacred chapters in English-language history.

But time has passed, pipes, canes, top hats, murders, reasoning, catching the culprit... The 19th-century set of "original detectives" cannot be said to be dead and dead, but they are actually a little sour and rotten, and it is not an exaggeration to put them on the shelf.

After carefully and thoroughly studying the 4 novels and 56 short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Lin Mingyang felt more and more that the story of Sherlock Holmes must have new changes today, so he thought of the fashionable reason of "crossing", a meticulous brain more than 100 years ago, in the face of the ever-changing technological means and endless high-IQ criminal methods, whether it can still be invincible, this is the profound proposition that Lin Mingyang wants to explore in this film.

In fact, such an idea was not created by Lin Mingyang, if the deliberate subversion in his film is more suitable for the audiovisual language of commercial blockbusters in the new era for the requirements of big scenes and action surnames, as well as the audience's desire for ambiguous surnames and excitement in commercial psychological appeals, then the classic "detective" images of various countries in various periods with "Sherlock Holmes" as the ancestor have never stopped changing their genes with the times.

In the mid-20th century, American writers put him to death and then mutated into a lonely tough guy who was drunk and dreamed of death, and the "big guys" of the "last century" turned him into a "weird guy" from the little Conan to the old man Ren Saburo, who had no seriousness at all.

Perhaps the audience has been "tired" of these changes that keep pace with the times, so Lin Mingyang has restored a traditional Sherlock Holmes on the basis of the bold breakthrough of the original era restrictions.

Sherlock Holmes may be the first superhero in cultural history, in today's fashionable parlance, but he won with intelligence. Even today, he is still the most recognized icon in the world, even to the point where many believe that Sherlock Holmes is not a fiction, but a real person. ”

Lin Mingyang patiently explained: "The more you read Conan Doyle's novels, the more you will find out how rich resources Holmes contains, he is very proficient in many skills, he can play the violin, kung fu, boxing, and is also a professional martial arts master and sword expert." Sherlock Holmes has a strong sense of morality when it comes to justice and bringing bad actors to justice, so he spends almost his whole life trying to be a good detective. Although the predecessors have done a good job of expressing this role, if you put it in a different era background, I think there is indeed a lot to be found in Sherlock Holmes. ”

It can be seen from Ex's wrinkled brows that he is now in his contradictory heart, it is indeed too difficult for a classic character like Sherlock Holmes to create a classic, because the British drama "Sherlock Holmes" series in the 80s has already shaped this character very well, and future generations want to surpass it, at least in terms of actors, there is really no one like Jeremy Brett with a face and acting skills.

Moreover, Sherlock Holmes's detective story is basically well-known, and it is not easy for such an old-fashioned script to seriously restore the style, and it has to be compared with the previous work, especially the British drama "Sherlock Holmes" series, which attracts more topics than just the quality and effect of the film. Therefore, whether it is the story or the characters, it is difficult to start from any angle.

It's not that Exx doesn't trust Lin Mingyang, but it's a difficult job to remake a classic, and it's not easy to restore the original appearance of the classic, and it has to go through the audience's pointing or changing opinions after watching it, and then the sequel to be put into production will depend on the discussion of many parties to know. It can be seen from this that it is indeed not easy to remake classics, and it is even more difficult to subvert classics. It is even more difficult to make it look good, and it can also make everyone re-accept this classic, elegant and vulgar, and make a reborn effect.

Ex stood up, propped up the table with both hands, and leaned over in front of Lin Mingyang.

He stared at Lin Mingyang's eyes: "How sure are you?" ”

Lin Mingyang looked at Ex like a monster, "Didn't you know me on the first day, what do you say?" ”

"Well, I didn't ask!" Ex pulled back, then grabbed the phone on his desk, "Cord, you inform the media, we have a press conference in the afternoon, and we will announce MGM's plans for the upcoming film. ”

Ex commanded a few more words on the phone, and when he put down the phone, Lin Mingyang looked at him with a stunned expression.

"My script has just been written, do you need to be in such a hurry?"

Ex nodded solemnly at him, "MGM has had a great start to the year, and I hope this form can continue... Moreover, ending the false scandal between you and Scarlett on the grounds of co-filming, I think it will be good for you and her! ”

At the afternoon briefing, in front of more than 100 media outlets, Ex personally announced the filming plan of "New Sherlock Holmes".

A reporter asked on the spot whether it was necessary to know the original novel in advance to watch this film, and Ex replied with certainty at the scene: "Whether I know about this film or now, I will say no." Felix's answer has never been reliable, if he had made movies properly, then he would not have the popularity and fame he has now. ”

――――With the momentum of a big victory, the shooting of MGM's new film has naturally attracted much attention from all sides, and the male and female protagonists of the film have been determined, Lin Mingyang personally served as the screenwriter this time, but he did not plan to be the director himself. As the last suspense before the start of filming, the director of "The New Sherlock Holmes" has naturally become the focus of media attention.

And the scandal between Lin Mingyang and Scarlett Johansson has also subsided, but even if MGM does not come forward to clarify at this time, it is estimated that the media will not stare at this matter, because another piece of exciting news broke out in the American entertainment industry recently.

The news about the divorce of pop queen Madonna and British director Guy Ritchie has been boiling for a long time as early as the beginning of the year, but the parties have not come forward to confirm it. But recently, Reuters, People magazine, New York News, The Sun and other media have published reports, pointing out that the two have officially announced the end of their marriage of less than 8 years.

Although news of Madonna's divorce from Guy Ritchie has been circulating from time to time, it has never been feasible. In July of this year, there were even rumors that Madonna had an affair with New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez, which led to the latter's divorce, but Madonna refuted the rumors in public and firmly said: "My husband and I have absolutely no intention of divorcing." ”

She has since taken a break from touring to accompany Guy Ritchie to the London premiere of his new film, The Rock Gang. And Richie also said in an interview with People magazine: "As far as I know, there is no problem with my marriage. ”

Just when the media and the public thought that this was another false farce, Madonna officially issued a statement, saying that the marriage had come to an end, and the media was in an uproar for a while.

Madonna herself, who is on a "Hot & Sweet" world tour in Boston, did not explain the divorce, but her spokeswoman announced: "Madonna and Guy Ritchie both agreed to divorce. During these extraordinary times, they all hope that the media will show respect to the two and their families. ”

The British newspaper The Sun, citing "a reliable source", said that since the two had a recent heated dispute over the amount of time they spent in their respective careers and Madonna's desire to adopt another African girl, it has been difficult to continue living together. The two originally planned to officially announce their divorce next year. However, due to the recent fact that the two have been busy with their careers and have no time to deal with the many problems between the two, the relationship has deteriorated further, and Guy Ritchie is desperate for a divorce, Madonna finally has no intention of pretending to be a loving couple with him again.

The end of the marriage also marked the beginning of the war, and a divorce lawsuit was inevitable between Madonna and Guy Ritchie, who were worth a lot of money. Sister Mai is the richest female artist in the world today, according to Forbes magazine, she earned $72 million between June 2006 and July 2007. The media naturally will not miss this opportunity to "join in the fun", and the newspapers are full of news about Madonna's divorce, and the scandal about Lin Mingyang has long been thrown to Java.

Lin Mingyang is naturally also paying attention to this major event in the American entertainment industry, others are staring at Madonna, but he cares about Guy Ritchie.

Why did Guy Ritchie divorce Madonna and how much property he could get after the breakup, Lin Mingyang didn't ask these questions, what he wanted to know was whether Guy Ritchie had time and whether he was willing to be the director of "The New Sherlock Holmes".

As a cutting-edge British director who specializes in violent films, Gary is one of the few directors whose debut film is a blockbuster, and who has made the world remember and fanatical with two works, and has established his unique status in the film industry with "Two Old Smoking Guns" and "Kidnapping and Robbery" alone.

The biggest impression of Guy Ritchie's films is the fragmented plot and the multi-line parallel narrative. The most famous is the scene in "Kidnapping and Robbery", where the three people meet for the first time in the film and influence each other without knowing it. Here, the director uses cross-montage to invert the cause and effect, first show the results and then explain the origins one by one, which enhances the effect of black humor.

And fans of Guy Ritchie enjoy the thrill created by the intense dramatic character clashes in his films. In Guy Ritchie's films, there are usually nearly 10 characters of equal weight, and these characters often cross each other because they are fighting for an object. The director uses a large number of flashbacks and quick editing to present the behavior of these characters in an anxious and chaotic form, and the music and editing are perfectly coordinated and perfectly integrated, making the movie very cool.

Guy Ritchie's success lies in the fact that the complex relationships of the characters in the film do not slow down the pace of the film, but rather speed it up with a large number of fast and sharp edits. This treatment polarizes the audience's evaluation of him: some people are forced to give up watching the movie because they can't keep up with the later plot because they don't sort out the clues in front of them.

It can be said that the perfect blend of story editing and music is the reason why Guy Ritchie's films are fanatically sought after by many fans. But it is precisely because of this strong stylization that the audience accepts and analyzes a large amount of information on the way to the movie, which makes mainstream fans stay away. This also explains the fact that Richie's films are niche films, and his films generally struggle to achieve large-scale box office success.

Lin Mingyang wanted to make a subversive Sherlock Holmes film, and it was not surprising to think of Guy Ritchie, who knows that the 37-year-old British director likes to use narration frequently, often constructing a lot of informative and intertwined threads to tell the story. For this film with suspense and reasoning as the main tone, Guy Ritchie's feature is exactly what Lin Mingyang needs.

The niche film style and postmodern editing techniques are all acceptable to Lin Mingyang, but what really bothers him to make a choice is the extremely unstable quality of Guy Ritchie's work.

Guy Ritchie's "Kidnapping and Robbery" caused a sensation upon its release, and even broke the highest box office record in British film history, becoming the highest-grossing film in British film history. But then he made a recognized bad movie like "Stepping on the Line", a film by Rich and his wife, the response can be described as terrible, and the husband and wife were both ridiculed by the Golden Sour Plum Award.

In addition to Lin Mingyang's own concerns, his idea also encountered a lot of resistance when it was discussed within MGM. Most people think that if this film is handed over to Guy Ritchie to shoot, it is estimated that in the end, it will not even be able to recoup the investment. And Guy Ritchie is now in the middle of a divorce turmoil, and it was not a wise choice for MGM to find him.

The conference room was almost one-sided, Lin Mingyang was holding his head with one hand, and his fingers were rubbing his temples very hiddenly, he was really feeling a little headache about this now.

Ex, who was sitting next to him, was not in a hurry to express his opinion, but was quietly considering the pros and cons of the whole thing. has been cooperating with Lin Mingyang for so long, and Exx has long been surprised by his "unbelievable" ideas, in fact, he has differences of opinion with Lin Mingyang every time, but it turns out that Lin Mingyang's choice has not made any big mistakes every time.

Ex knew that Lin Mingyang was not 100% sure of himself when he was doing something, but that kind of intuitive judgment of success alone was already terrifying, so this time when everyone was against it, he chose to stand on Lin Mingyang's side.

"I think I can give Guy Ritchie a try!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone else in the conference room, including Lin Mingyang, was dumbfounded. None of them spoke, but the expressions on their faces were rich. Lin Mingyang glanced at Ex with a little gratitude, and finally made up his mind.

"Do you have any comments?" Whenever Lin Mingyang said this, it almost meant that the meeting was about to end, and he had already made a decision in his heart.

"I think it might be safer to let Guy Ritchie come up with a shooting plan first!" The head of the distribution department made a compromise proposal.

Lin Mingyang nodded, "This matter will be done as you say, then... Meeting! ”

(To be continued)