Chapter 125: How about cooperating in a remake of a movie?

In a private room in a teahouse, Zhang Yi and Zhou Huimin sat opposite Xu Ke and his wife.

"I heard Director Wu say that Mr. Xu is interested in the novel I am now serializing in Ming Pao?" Zhang Yi said straight to the point.

"That's right! Judging from the plot and characters of "Zhu Xian", it is more adapted than "The Legend of the Swordsman of Shushan" by the lord of Huanzhu Mansion. Therefore, I want to adapt "Zhu Xian" into a movie. I don't know Mr. Zhang? Xu Ke nodded, and then said with some apprehension.

"With all due respect, the current special effects technology, I'm afraid it won't be able to shoot the desired effect." Zhang Yi looked at Xu Ke, and then said, "Special effects movies are movies that burn money." If you can't shoot the desired effect, the possibility of hitting the street is great. If you really want to shoot "Zhu Xian", the cost must be not small. Mr. Xu really wants to shoot "Zhu Xian" now? ”

"Mr. Zhang doesn't seem to be optimistic about the market for the adaptation of "Zhu Xian"?" Shi Nansheng smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang also knows that your novel has been popular throughout Hong Kong, and after the physical book is released, it will definitely be popular throughout Southeast Asia." With the influence of the novel and Mr. Zhang's fame, I think that after the film is adapted, many people will be willing to pay to watch it in theaters. As for what Mr. Zhang said about today's special effects technology, it can't shoot the ideal effect, but today's audience's requirements for movie special effects are not very high. ”

"If "Zhu Xian" wants to be filmed, it must meet the most ideal requirements. It doesn't matter if the audience's requirements are strict or not. Zhang Yi waved his hand, and then said, "What's more, "Zhu Xian" is very oriental, and the kendo spells in it are probably only understood by my own people, and those ghosts don't understand." If you can't shock those ghosts visually, failure is inevitable. is not yet ripe to shoot "Zhu Xian" now. ”

Xu Ke seemed to want to say something again, but Zhang Yi raised his hand to stop him, and then continued: "I can actually guess Mr. Xu's mind to make a movie with a theme like "Zhu Xian". It's nothing more than trying to find a way to oriental special effects movies. But this road must not be rushed. If you are in a hurry, it is very likely that you will fail. And if it fails, there is a good chance that this road will be broken. ”

"Eastern culture is not familiar to Western audiences. Their understanding of the East and China may only be Kung Fu. Or just accept kung fu movies. Hollywood has the entire North American market behind it. And what about Hong Kong? If the investment is slightly larger, it will have to rely on the Southeast Asian market. No matter how big it is, if it is not accepted by the audience in Europe and the United States, there is no possibility of recovering the cost. can't even recover the cost, who will dare to make such a movie in the future? Isn't this road just broken? So, you have to be careful! ”

"Hey!" When Xu Ke heard it, he obviously knew that it was impossible to shoot "Zhu Xian". Zhang Yi is not optimistic about filming "Zhu Xian" now, even if he gets the film copyright of "Zhu Xian", it is estimated that he will not be able to find funds to shoot it.

If "Zhu Xian" wants to shoot the effect, even if the effect is not ideal, it will definitely be a large investment. Not to mention making money, even if you want to recover the cost, I am afraid that it is not easy.

Xu Ke understood that Zhang Yi said so much, just because he was afraid that he would shoot this subject to death. Zhang Yi knows that in the parallel world, after the success of "Mr. Zombie", I don't know how many follow-up works have appeared in a short period of time, but none of them are as successful as "Mr. Zombie". The zombie theme was also filmed to death. Whoever shoots, who pays.

"The Legend of the Swordsman of Shushan" lost money and made a lot of money, which has scared off many people. If even Zhang Yi's "Zhu Xian" is adapted into a movie, if this is still the case, it is estimated that no one will dare to make this kind of movie again. Even if there is a film that is not afraid of death, but the large-scale production of two consecutive such movies failed to achieve their wishes, and the audience resisted, which naturally led to the box office appeal of such movies.

"Of course, if Mr. Xu is really so interested in this kind of theme, when the time is ripe, it is not impossible to give Mr. Xu the copyright of "Zhu Xian". Zhang Yi saw Xu Ke's expression, but smiled and said.

"Really?" When Xu Ke heard this, he looked at Zhang Yi with some surprise. This seems to be a bit of a twist and turn.

"Of course! What I Zhang Yi said, it naturally counts. What's more, I'm not very interested in movies of this genre. And if you want to put "Zhu Xian" on the screen, Mr. Xu is undoubtedly the best candidate. Zhang Yi said. After all, Xu Ke has experience in filming "The Legend of the Swordsman of Shushan". Although, in the parallel space, Xu Ke later filmed "Shushan", and he also lost a lot. But no one can deny that among the many directors, he is indeed the most suitable.

"Then thank you, Mr. Zhang." Xu Ke said with a smile.

"Does Mr. Xu have any plans for the near future? I heard that Mr. Xu formed his own film studio? Zhang Yi suddenly asked.

When Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up and they looked at Zhang Yi.

"If not, I have an idea, I wonder if Mr. Xu is interested?" Zhang Yi continued.

"Oh? Mr. Zhang, please speak! When Xu Ke heard this, he hurriedly said.

Presumably Mr. Xu also knows that "Hero Ben Sè" is a remake of the movie of the same name directed by Chen Gang. Now, I want to remake another movie. Zhang Yi smiled and said.

"What movie?" Xu Ke asked curiously.

"A Chinese Ghost Story directed by Li Hanxiang!" Zhang Yi smiled and said.

"A Chinese Ghost Story!" Xu Ke said with some surprise. Li Hanxiang's "A Chinese Ghost Story" is an extremely classic, if it is a remake and does not surpass, I am afraid that it will cause a scolding.

Zhang Yi nodded, and then said, "If Mr. Xu is interested, I will give you the script every few days." As for investment, don't worry. ”

"Hehe, Mr. Zhang's script, there is no director who will not be interested in it now." Shi Nansheng pulled Xu Ke, and Xu Ke immediately responded.

"Ah Yi, why don't you shoot "Zhu Xian" by yourself, are you really not interested in that kind of theme?"

On the way back, Zhou Huimin asked. She likes the novel "Zhu Xian" very much, and especially likes the corner of Baguio. Therefore, from her heart, she prefers Zhang Yi to shoot in person.

"Hehe, Xu Ke wants to shoot, just give it to him. If I want to make this type of movie, I won't make "Zhu Xian"! Zhang Yi smiled and said.

"If you don't shoot "Zhu Xian", then what are you filming?" Zhou Huimin asked.

"Flood!" Zhang Yi said lightly.

At this time, Zhang Yi's interest in plagiarized movies is getting weaker and weaker. Of course, if it's Hollywood, that's a different story. After plagiarizing the movies that Hollywood praised in later generations, it gave Hollywood a headache for this, and Zhang Yi was naturally happy to do it. Even if Hollywood doesn't make a good film, Zhang Yi will not have any psychological burden.

If you put your own mark on the classic Hollywood movies of later generations, Zhang Yi feels that he is not in vain to be reborn.

If it is a magic movie of Oriental Sècai, "Zhu Xian" may not be bad, but Zhang Yi feels that it is not enough. It hasn't reached an epic effect yet.

And the desolate world is undoubtedly a good choice.

"Flood?" Zhou Huimin looked at Zhang Yi with some doubts.

"During the Flood Period, the Lich War!" Zhang Yi immediately smiled and said.

If the Lich War is really filmed, it may be more acceptable to the Western world than filming "Zhu Xian". After all, whether it is a witch or a demon, it is simply a mythical version of a monster.

Monster movies can be accepted by the Western market, so fabulous monster movies must be easier to accept, at least than movies like "Zhu Xian".

At least, that's what Zhang Yi thinks.

The ancestors of the Wu clan, the great witch. There are two demon emperors of the demon clan, and each demon god. Set them to the chéngrén form, the transformation state. Thinking about their transformation, it is very visual. And in comparison, what werewolf transformation in the West, Hulk transformation, in front of these lich transformations, is definitely weak.

Moreover, the lich war in it does not require any spells at all, whether it is hand-to-hand combat or copying guys, it can be earth-shattering. That scene is not only much more shocking than "Zhu Xian", but also easier for both Eastern and Western audiences to accept at the same time.

Shoot, be sure to shoot. If you get a 3D version, the shocking effect is simply incomparable. If it is still the world's first 3D movie

Thinking of this, a strange smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Yi's mouth.

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