Chapter 207 The ghost blows the lamp

As soon as Zhang Yi's movie was released, the next day, all major media reported it with front-page headlines.

Mythology is no exception.

The shock that Zhang Yi's film brought to everyone is unimaginable. What is shocking, in addition to those big scenes of war scenes, is also the love that has passed through thousands of years.

Of course, the media is not blindly good, and many media have criticized Zhang Yi's narrative style. Underneath the beautiful picture, there is nothing more than a patchwork of seven or eight accident plots.

And Zhang Yi still habitually doesn't pay attention. Say whatever you like.

After the premiere, Hong Jinbao went to look for Zhang Yi, but unfortunately he couldn't. So I couldn't help but come to the door early in the morning the next day.

"You want to make a story about tomb robbing?" Zhang Yi looked at Hong Jinbao with some surprise.

"Yes!" Hong Jinbao looked at Zhang Yi with some expectation.

"Tomb robbing, exploration, treasure hunting. These things are connected. Hong Kong movies are indeed lacking in these themes. Zhang Yi nodded, for this kind of subject, the shooting value is indeed very high. Hong Jinbao's vision is indeed powerful.

"And how much do you know about tomb robbing?" Zhang Yi asked again.

Hong Jinbao shook his head, he can say that he doesn't understand at all now, if he hadn't read Zhang Yi's "Myth" and the part where he entered the ancient tomb, he wouldn't have this idea.

"Brother Sanmao, otherwise. You see, I'm preparing a new film during this time, and I'm a little busy. And some time ago, Mr. Cha asked me for a manuscript, even if I write the script to you, it is estimated that it is not easy to shoot the effect. I write a novel about tomb robbery and serialize it on Ming Pao, I give you the copyright, how about you find someone to adapt it into a screenplay? How much investment is needed at that time, you can find Pan Disheng, or I can find me. Zhang Yi looked at Hong Jinbao and said. The novel and the movie are synchronized, and I think the influence will be greater! ”

"Hehe, that's fine. Ah Yi's novel is definitely a bestseller, and it saves a lot of publicity! When Hong Jinbao heard this, he laughed.

"Then it's decided." Zhang Yi then said.

"What's the name of your book?" Hong Jinbao asked curiously.

"Ghost Blows the Lamp!" Zhang Yi glanced at Hong Jinbao, smiled indifferently, and said.

""Ghost Blows the Lamp"? The name sounds like a ghost story, not a tomb robbery! Hong Jinbao said a little underground.

"Huh. People light the lamp, and the ghost blows the lamp. It is the secret of the legendary four major sects of tomb robbery with the highest technical content and the most rules. It means that when entering the ancient tomb, a candle can be lit in the southeast corner before the coffin can be opened, and if the candle is extinguished, it needs to retreat quickly and do not take anything. According to legend, this is a contract between the living and the dead, which has been passed down for thousands of years and cannot be broken. Zhang Yi smiled and said.

"Really?" Hong Jinbao saw that Zhang Yi was right, and even the tomb robbing sect was there. So he asked curiously.

"It's just a legend, who knows if it's true or not?" Zhang Yi said.

"How long will it take to see the newspaper?" Hong Jinbao glanced at Zhang Yi, and stopped talking, obviously aroused his curiosity by Zhang Yi's words just now. You can ask him. It's better to ask for manuscripts directly.

"I've already started writing, and I guess I'll be able to see the newspaper in the next two days." Zhang Yi said.

Zhang Yi has indeed started writing. The last time the Guoshu Building opened, Jin Daxia, as a ribbon-cutting guest, asked Zhang Yi for a manuscript afterwards. And Zhang Yi is the vice president of Ming Pao. Obviously, I am a little unqualified, and I am embarrassed to refuse. And when filming "Myth", I was indeed filming the part of entering the dungeon. I was reminded of the story of the tomb robbery expedition.

Now that "Tomb Raider" and the "Mummy" series have not yet appeared, filming in advance is tantamount to seizing the market.

Hong Jinbao left satisfied, but Xu Ke found Zhang Yi with some trepidation.

Now facing Zhang Yi, Xu Ke has more scruples than before. After all, Zhang Yi's current status is much higher than he was at the beginning, especially now that he holds the Hong Kong theater chain, which filmmaker is not afraid of it, for fear of offending him. Not to mention star artists, even film company bosses are a little jealous.

"Mr. Xu really wants to shoot "Zhu Xian" now?" Zhang Yi looked at Xu Ke with some surprise. It seems that the guy really has a soft spot for Xianxia type movies.

In the parallel world of the previous life, after Naya's "Shushan Swordsman", she did make another "Shushan", with a large investment, and also invited many popular stars, such as Zheng Yijian, Zhang Baizhi, Gu Tianle, Wu Jing, Hong Jinbao, and Zhang Ziyi. But as a result, the investor still lost money to his grandmother's house. And he himself was devastated.

"The special effects of "Myth" are much better than the original "A Chinese Ghost Story", and I believe that it can shoot the desired effect. Moreover, I plan to go to the mainland to shoot on the spot, and I believe that the picture effect can be even better. Xu Ke then said, looking at Zhang Yi with some expectation.

Zhang Yi frowned, then sighed, looked at Xu Ke, and said, "What's the budget?" ”

"No less than 30 million Hong Kong dollars!" Xu Ke looked at Zhang Yi and then said. However, there is not much confidence in the tone.

An investment of HK$30 million would have been unthinkable in the past. But as Zhang Yi has invested in several large-scale productions in a row, 30 million does not seem to be a surprising thing.

"With an investment of 30 million, it is difficult to shoot the desired effect!" Zhang Yi shook his head, and then said, "If you can bring in an investment of 50 million, I will sell you the copyright of "Zhu Xian" for one dollar." You don't have to look at me, to be honest, I'm not optimistic about filming "Zhu Xian" now, so I won't invest. ”

"This" Xu Ke didn't know what to say for a while.

"Filming "Zhu Xian" with a budget of 30 million will only ruin it. I have to be responsible for the fans of this book! Zhang Yi looked at Xu Ke and said, "If you shoot 50 million, whether you make money or lose money, it depends on your ability." ”

"Since Mr. Zhang said this, then it is decided." Xu Ke thought about it and then said.

"Zhu Xian" has been extremely influential, and its sales have surpassed Zhang Yi's other books, becoming Zhang Yi's best-selling novel. It is not impossible to pull up to 50 million investments.

Xu Ke actually breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He needed a film to prove himself.

Ask for more blessings!

Zhang Yi looked at Xu Ke's departing back, shook his head and sighed. 50 million to shoot "Zhu Xian", in Hong Kong, it will definitely not be able to recover the cost, as for Southeast Asia, it depends on the market reaction. Nowadays, in the Western market, although there is a curiosity about Eastern culture, they still can't understand such a thing as Xianxia. Whether it will be acceptable or not, it is unknown.

Zhang Yi didn't plan to shoot "Zhu Xian", and in addition to himself, whether it is Hong Kong or other regions, the most suitable person to shoot is undoubtedly Xu Ke.

If he wants to shoot a movie with oriental mythology, Zhang Yi actually has a plan in his heart. Hong Huang, this is what Zhang Yi wants to shoot. Moreover, it has changed from the original idea to a plan.

Although "Myth" is somewhat controversial, it can't stop the madness of fans. broke the box office records of the first day and the first week in Hong Kong one after another.

When "Mythology" was still being screened, Zhang Yi's new book "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" was serialized on Ming Pao, and it immediately became a hot topic. Groups of people gathered together to discuss tomb robbing.

Tomb robbery has become a buzzword.

As soon as the topic of tomb robbery came out, it immediately triggered a discussion in the media about cultural relics. And it just so happens that in "Mythology", there is an attitude about cultural relics. In particular, a passage intercepted by Li Lian was widely praised.

Of course, inside is Professor Gu played by Yuan Hua, a character who is engaged in tomb robbery in the name of archaeology, and suddenly became a negative teaching material.

So Yuanhua became inexplicably popular. More popular than any character he played before. Although most of the previous roles were not good people, and the roles were much heavier than those of Professor Zhigu. But there is still no fire for this character.

"Mythology" is very popular, and Zhang Yi's new book "Ghost Blowing the Lamp" is also very popular.

Tomb robbing, exploration, treasure hunting, thriller, and even suspense. As soon as this novel came out, it immediately made people want to stop. Ming Pao's sales have risen sharply, and countless film companies have paid attention to this novel.

Zhang Yi has a lot of books, but none of them are very photogenic. As for the two books "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" and "Three Kingdoms", needless to say, there is no shooting value. As for "Looking for Qin", which is too long, it is okay to shoot it into a TV series, but the movie is a bit thankless. As for what "Sou Shen Ji" and "Zhu Xian", that mythological type, not to mention the investment, it may not be pleasing to the film.

But "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" is different, it can be said to have created a new type of movie. (To be continued......)