Chapter 372 Export to Domestic Sales
Ye Cheng said that even domestic directors may not be able to shoot "Fast and Furious" well, this is not because they despise their ability, but that directors who have reached those heights always hope to be able to express their thoughts, and this is a pure commercial film, which has no connotation at all, not that the ability is not enough, but that the style does not match.
It's not easy to make a good commercial film, Ye Cheng reluctantly said that he doesn't have this ability, so the director can only change talents. Anyway, I have to talk to Shuguang Media and Warner Bros. about cooperation, and I simply raised this issue together.
The negotiation was as smooth as ever, and they were very willing to continue to cooperate, but this did not mean that everything was OK, on the contrary, there were more problems in front of Zhang Qiuxi, and when they returned to the magazine with Ye Cheng, they clapped their palms and said: "The meeting is over, let's put the things in hand first, let's study it." ”
"Study what? Haven't you decided on this negotiation yet? Yang Jie first bit the wheelchair and came over, Hongdou and Shangguan Jin also came over and sat down on the sofa opposite, Ye Qingqing was not far away, and raised her head directly and asked, "There won't be any problems, right?" It doesn't seem to be going well. ”
"I have to say that you are really crow's mouth sometimes." Zhang Qiuxi said: "There are indeed a lot of problems, let's talk about them one by one, first of all, the investment budget." According to Warner Bros. calculations, it would take at least $60 million to make this film, and they, we, and Dawning Media each contributed $20 million. ”
"20 million US dollars is almost 125 million soft girl coins, and Shamo's 500-day box office dividends have been received, plus the income of animation peripherals, etc., this money is quite easy." Azuki nodded and said there was no problem.
Zhang Qiuxi continued: "If the film is released, Dawning Media will be responsible for the distribution in Asia, and Warner Bros. will be responsible for the rest of the countries. ”
Shangguan Jin said: "The accounts are clear and the division of labor is clear, it looks very good, there is almost no conflict, where is the problem you are talking about?" ”
"The biggest problem is that I seem to have been really carried away lately, ignoring a lot of things that shouldn't be overlooked." Zhang Qiuxi rubbed his forehead and said: "This is a crime-themed movie, which can barely be regarded as a police movie, and it is impossible for this kind of theme that is not magnificent at all to pass the trial." ”
The two movies "Panic Fang" and "Death is Coming" were released smoothly, which made Zhang Qiuxi ignore this problem, and only remembered after Li Changhua's reminder that no matter how influential she is, no matter how many fans she has, some things can't be overcome. Filming "Fast and Furious" is no longer a question of where to choose the background city, even if it is the same place.
"Well, it's really true, how can my public security officers let the bad guys go so unstrategically, this will not only damage the image, but also promote unhealthy tendencies, which is not advisable at all." Ye Qingqing said this a bit of an afterthought, and she hadn't thought of this problem before.
Hongdou also frowned and said, "Then what should I do, is it possible to modify the ending?" Turn the story into a story under the wise leadership of the organization, the protagonist is brave to overcome all obstacles to bring the bad guys to justice, and by the way, it is necessary to educate the audience that road racing is illegal and can bring disaster to family and friends? ”
Yang Jie clapped her hands and said with a smile: "Don't say it, there is really no problem in this way." ”
There are too few mainland directors of police and gangster films that people will touch, and crime themes are even more so, never expect that there will be gangster films in domestic movies to watch. It's just that "Fast and Furious" takes up all these elements, but the original work took a lot of effort to turn the movie into a pg-13 rating, or an R rating.
"You don't want to make the story like this, do you?" Shangguan Jin asked, her meaning was obvious, it was better not to be afraid if it was really changed like this, so as not to disgust the audience.
"Actually, the movie is quite positive." Zhang Qiuxi scratched his head and said, "Forget it, don't talk about this." The solution now is to leave the filming to Warner Bros., which is already needed by their team to produce the production anyway, and if the production area is also changed to the United States, it will be no problem, and it will be much more convenient. ”
Yang Jie said: "I said how to use dollars as a unit in the budget, since the problem can be solved, then there is nothing wrong, the question is how to arrange it here in Yecheng?" ”
Ye Cheng stretched his waist and said: "I don't have to worry about you, just take charge of any position such as assistant director and assistant, and it will be another opportunity to learn." Now the question is, if the filming is in the United States, is it inconvenient for you to act? ”
"Isn't this nonsense, make a movie for at least three or five months, and the things of the magazine can't be thrown away at all." Ye Qingqing choked Ye Cheng angrily, it doesn't matter how long it is in China, you can take care of it, but it is absolutely not okay to go abroad. Although I have also thrown away to record shows before, it has taken longer to make movies than that.
Zhang Qiuxi said: "So now I wonder if I should give up acting and simply only make investments." Let Warner Bros. choose its own actors to shoot, if you change to an actor to play, it seems to be more in line with the market, handsome guys and luxury cars plus sexy beauties, Hollywood blockbusters are all this way. ”
Hongdou said: "Why do you want to give up acting, don't forget that you wrote the script for the sake of drag racing addiction, what is the point of only investing?" ”
Zhang Qiuxi rolled her eyes and said, "I don't want to either, the problem is that domestic filming is not good, and everyone has no time to go to the United States, can you give you the best of both worlds?" ”
"We don't have time, but you're fine." Hongdou said: "You have finished writing the script of the love apartment, and it is prose to drift around like this, and the parting hook is a short and medium story, and you can handle it all when the preparation is completed, and it will not affect anything." And Shangguan is the same, now that the surrounding cooperation has been negotiated, the affairs of the magazine can be handled with Yang Jie, and it is not a problem. ”
Yang Jie followed with a smile: "Hongdou is right, my current situation can drive an automatic transmission car, thank God, where can I expect any drag racing, for me whether it is filmed at home or abroad." ”
"I've set you up with a highly skilled character who can only be modified because of a drag racing accident that injured his leg, and if you want to make a sequel, the story of this character is worth excavating." When Zhang Qiuxi wrote the script, she didn't forget anyone, if it weren't for Zicai Xinnai, she really didn't have time, she would have arranged for it.
"It's okay for me to think of you, anyway, I don't think there's any need to give up the show, you just go with Shangguan." Yang Jie smiled again and said, "I'll help you watch at home, in fact, I really have something you care about, but do you still need to make a fuss about our relationship with us in this form?" ”
Yang Jie has experienced the most, so she can see more openly, she continued: "It's really more fun to shoot and play together, but it doesn't have to be like this, even if it's a husband and wife, there is still time for their own actions." ”
"I think it's okay to shoot in China, and it doesn't mean that Hollywood movies have to be shot in the United States." Shangguan Jin is not wrong in what he said, there are more Hollywood movies that directly tell the stories of other countries, as long as they don't make certain mistakes, they can still be released in China smoothly.
Ye Qingqing said: "Shangguan, you don't need to dwell on these issues, you can go directly to Hollywood." Choosing some black white people as supporting roles in Hollywood, the movie also looks more international, isn't it, there is no need to toss so much. ”
Shangguan Jin didn't speak, she was looking forward to racing, Zhang Qiuxi wrote this script again, she really didn't want to give up. It's acceptable if everyone doesn't act, but it always feels bad if they don't participate.
At this time, Hongdou directly clapped the board and said: "Don't talk nonsense, I am the president, I have the final say, and Xiaoyue will definitely agree." Xiaoqiu, you take advantage of this time to write out the manuscript, Shangguan, if you have anything, please explain it, and Yang Jie and I will do it. ”
Shangguan Jin is mainly responsible for external contact and cooperation,At present, the business of the magazine is the most important thing she does is the negotiation of animation peripherals.,These things are a little busier when opening a new one.,There aren't many things after the contract is signed.,Time is really not a problem.。
"Since you are so accommodating, then what else can I say, so it is decided." Zhang Qiuxi was not hypocritical, and said: "But since I want to shoot in Hollywood, the script should also be changed again, I always feel that it is not hot enough now." ”
"That's your problem, just don't delay the manuscript." Hongdou turned his head to Ye Cheng and said, "Seeing that she is going to retreat and cultivate like this, I also trouble you to contact Shuguang Media and Warner Bros. ”
The two companies were still waiting for their decision, Ye Cheng patted his thigh and stood up, and said: "It's a trivial matter, these things are originally my responsibility, then I'll withdraw first, and if there is anything, it's OK." ”
Zhang Qiuxi ignored him, already thinking about how to revise the script. The movie was shot in Hollywood, and she, the screenwriter, was more able to show her skills, as long as she was willing to add any element, there would be no such thing as being unable to review.
That said, of course, you can't play like that. If it is R-rated or even NC-17 (no people under 17 years old are allowed to watch it), then it is almost equivalent to giving up the youth market, so the original work had to make a compromise and cut it to meet the PG-13 standard.
If they don't participate, the first thing to change is the role arrangement. Of course, the roles of Zhang Qiuxi and Shangguan Jin are not moving, but more male actors can be added to be green leaves, how can the gangster boss played by Shangguan Jin not have a few muscular male brothers.
This kind of movie is actually more suitable for men to play, but they don't care about this, and if it is played by a woman, it should also be contrasting and cute, right? It's also quite interesting. R1152