The King of Directors 2000

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the Chinese film market is getting more and more popular. With the release of "Transformers 4: Rebirth", major cinemas are very busy. This movie is very popular among young audiences. Everyone Everyone knows that this is another billion-level hit movie.

Released in mid-June, "Godzilla" and "La La Land", which once dominated the film market, quickly lost attention.

But "La La Land" is clearly making money.

Not to mention the advertising placement in the movie, the investment in this movie was only over 30 million yuan. The total box office in the mainland was almost 400 million yuan, and it was a profit here.

Not to mention that this movie has done well in Hong Kong, Wanwan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

The best musical of the past decade has become a loud promotional slogan for "La La Land".

The popularity of the movie has dropped a lot now, but it still has great stamina.

The day was sunny and sunny, with white clouds floating in the air.

In the parking lot of the Fenghua Film and Television Company headquarters building, Yu Zheng was sitting upright in a brand-new business car while a makeup artist applied makeup to him.

Yang Rong sat diagonally across from Yu Zheng and looked at his old classmate with a chuckle.

"Is he more handsome?"

Yu Zheng narrowed his eyes and the empress asked.

"Ugh, this adjective has no connection with you."

Yang Rong turned his head and made a vomiting expression.

Yu Zheng smiled and said, "Do you feel more energetic?"

"Yes. Without makeup, you have no characteristics. After makeup, you look a bit meaner, but more conspicuous."

Yu Zheng didn't care about Yang Rong's teasing and picked up the planning book in his hand, "Do you think we have hope?"

"do not know."

Yang Rong shook his head and continued: "Director Li is of such a high level, how can a young actor like me know what he is thinking."

"Our most outstanding advantage is that I can write scripts. I believe Director Li can definitely see it."

"I heard that many companies have approached Director Li. I wonder if they have prepared a script."

After "La La Land" was released, it received a high score of 8.6 on Douban.

Moreover, the video playback volume of various explanations and analysis is very high. Li Lianhua and Yue Ming have become more popular. Li Lianhua has accepted several first-class brand endorsements, and Yue Ming has accepted the male lead in several TV series.

In addition, the film's soundtrack has been highly played on major music platforms, and the dances in the film have been imitated by many people.

There is also a drama version of "La La Land".

The one with the most competition is naturally the TV series adaptation.

It is said that several film and television companies want to obtain the copyright of "La La Land" and make a "La La Land" TV series.

Yang Rong and Yu Zheng came here this time just to win the rights to adapt the TV series.

Yu Zheng knew Li Shengyao's style. Li Shengyao cherished his works very much. He didn't mean that he would sell the copyright if you gave him money.

It definitely depends on the production quality.

Yu Zheng is relatively confident in this regard. He has seen the movie "La La Land" and feels that this movie can be adapted into a TV series.

After all, they started out as happy enemies, then the two came together, the male and female protagonists struggled together, and finally separated for their dreams.

Although such a story is cliché, isn’t that what romance dramas are all about?

Yu Zheng racked his brains this time and carefully thought of some tricks to make the story more fulfilling.

He feels that the script is his advantage.

After hearing Yang Rong's words, Yu Zheng said confidently: "This time our script will definitely be the best."

Yang Rong didn't answer.

At this moment, the elevator door of the underground parking lot opened, and Da Mi Mi was seen leaving in a long skirt and high heels with several people.

Yang Rong saw the tall and graceful Da Mi Mi with envy in his eyes.

Yu Zheng saw the power, and his face changed slightly, "She didn't go there for the rights to the "La La Land" TV series, right?"

Li Shengyao has a stake in Yu Zheng's studio, and Jiaxing, a big power company, also has a stake.

Yang Rong didn't hear what Yu Zheng said and kept looking at Da Mi Mi and his group until their business car left.

Only then did Yang Rong come back to his senses, "I heard that Director Li suggested that "The Story of Ancient Swords" be won by the big power. Do you think this drama will be a hit?"

The premiere of "Gu Jian Qi Tan" has been scheduled for early July and will start broadcasting soon.

Yu Zheng was stunned when he heard this, paused for a moment and then shook his head, "I don't know, Director Li is optimistic about it, but Jiaxing may not be able to film it well. Xianxia dramas are not that easy to film."

The makeup artist finally finished it for Yu Zheng.

"Let's go, I'll take you to see Director Li."

Yang Rong has always admired Li Shengyao and had thought about joining Fenghua before, but she didn't dare to go.

Later, when Yu Zheng got up, she joined Yu Zheng's studio.

This time Yu Zheng plans to take Yang Rong with him to meet Li Shengyao. He hopes to get the rights to the TV series "La La Land".

Yang Rong nodded and followed Yu Zheng out of the car. She was wearing a white shirt and a pair of tight jeans, which fully showed off her petite figure.

Her biggest flaw is that she is too short, over 1.5 meters tall.

She doesn't envy Da Mi Mi's few ounces of meat. She also has this, but she envies Da Mi Mi Mi's size.

"Yu Zheng, am I being too casual like this? The power I just raised was so formal."

"She used to show off, but you weren't, so that's good."

The two people then entered the building and arrived at the headquarters of Fenghua Film and Television Company, and soon met Li Shengyao.

"Sit down and drink whatever you want. I have everything here."

Li Shengyao greeted casually.

Yang Rong looked at Li Shengyao blankly and almost forgot to breathe.

Noticing Yu Zheng's small eyes looking over, he quickly adjusted his attitude.

Yu Zheng exchanged a few pleasantries, and then stated the purpose of his visit, "Director Li, we are here this time to buy the rights to adapt the TV series "La La Land"."

During this period, several film and television companies wanted to buy the rights to adapt the "La La Land" TV series, and some people within the company also suggested producing a "La La Land" TV series.

Such a proposal was rejected by Li Shengyao.

He felt that the story would be more romantic and beautiful if presented in the form of a musical, while it would be more ordinary if presented in the form of a feature-length TV series.

Of course, if someone comes to buy the copyright, he will naturally not push it out.

However, Lee Sing-yew doesn't just have to give money. He needs to understand the buyer's intention to adapt the film. If it is adapted into a love triangle and four corners, he will not sell it.

This movie focuses on the choice between love and dreams.

There is no love triangle or love triangle, it is mainly about sweet love and career efforts.

He hoped to see scripts that focused on career development, but the scripts he encountered were all focused on love.

Yu Zheng, this guy, stitches various Qiong Yao dramas all day long.

As long as it doesn't harm the Fenghua drama, Lee Sheng Yew doesn't bother to care.

Now he comes to buy the TV series rights of "La La Land". If he wants to use the core of Qiong Yao's drama, he will not agree. Li Shengyao looked at the planning book and script in Yu Zheng's hand, "I'll take a look at the script first."

He's not short of money, and he wants to see interesting stories.

Yu Zheng proudly handed the script to Li Shengyao, "Director Li, I wrote the story sincerely this time and did not use Qiong Yao's jokes."

He added: "The experiences of the male and female protagonists are all stories in the entertainment industry. I have experience in this aspect and don't need to watch Qiong Yao dramas."

The male protagonist of "La La Land" is a jazz pianist, and the female protagonist is an actress. She is indeed an insider.

Li Shengyao nodded, let Yu Zheng and Yang Rong drink tea by themselves, and then read Yu Zheng's script.

“Director Li, in addition to this script, we will also cooperate with Hunan Satellite TV and premiere it on Hunan Satellite TV.

In addition, I can guarantee that we will use very good young actors.

Excellent composers and choreographers will also be invited to give this story a new vitality. "

While reading the script, Li Shengyao said: "I just heard that Da Mi Mi draws pie, and she said the same thing."

Yu Zheng smiled awkwardly and continued: "We rushed out this script overnight. This is our greatest sincerity."

Two hours later, Li Shengyao put down the script, looked at Yu Zheng, and then said: "There is still too much love in the front, and it can be reduced a little."

"Okay, you're right, I thought the front was too slow."

Yu Zheng lies right away, his face does not turn red and his heart does not beat.

Li Shengyao didn't pay attention to Yu Zheng's words. He had seen the scripts of other film and television companies before, and the writing was messy. Yu Zheng's was the best in expansion.

"I can sell you the copyright of "La La Land", but you'd better write according to this script. If you just use this to fool me and make messy changes later, then you will never want to cooperate with Fenghua in the future."

Yu Zheng was overjoyed when he heard this and immediately said: "Director Li, don't worry, I just like this story, so I couldn't wait to adapt it.

If you agree with this script, I will not make major changes. I will shorten the front part and make the rhythm more compact. When the time comes, I will have someone send it over to you for a look. "

"No need, I will be leaving the country in a while, it will probably take several months."

He will go abroad to promote "La La Land", and more importantly, go to the beautiful country to talk to Toby Emmerich. He wants Emmerich to help him win the copyright to adapt the "Joker" character.

This was quite difficult, he couldn't reveal his intentions.

Otherwise, Warner will definitely open his mouth and let Emmerich start the conversation by himself. He "unintentionally" feels that there is something wrong and he can try it.

So the matter was confirmed. In order to avoid long nights and dreams, Yu Zheng then went to the Copyright Department to sign the contract.

Yu Zheng returned to the underground parking lot with Yang Rong. Yu Zheng waved his hands excitedly, with a happy face, "We got it, we got the copyright of "La La Land", I said that the script we wrote is the best, and the other No one can compare.”

Yang Rong was also happy, "Then what should we do next?"

"Send it for review, then select actors and prepare for filming. I will give you an important female role."

Yang Rong was very happy when he heard this, "Who are you going to invite to play the heroine?"

Yu Zheng thought for a while, "How about the big power? "The Legend of Ancient Swords" is coming out soon. I feel that this fairy tale drama can be popular. She is very popular now, so we can take advantage."

"Didn't you say she was showing off?"

Yu Zheng chuckled, "It's none of my business whether she shows off or not.

Jiaxing wanted the rights to the TV series "La La Land" and now they've got it for me. I'm not afraid of them.

I was just thinking about you saying that Director Li directed Da Mi Mi to film "The Story of Ancient Swords". With Director Li's style, he would definitely make some suggestions and Da Mi Mi will definitely abide by them. This drama should be really popular. I Using high power is equivalent to borrowing her popularity. "

In fact, he was more worried that Da Mi Mi would get along with Li Shengyao and give him eye drops.

Li Shengyao has shares in his studio, so he can use his power to gain a lot of benefits.

If Li Shengyao hadn't taken him along, he wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

So he didn't dare to mess with the big power.

Yang Rong didn't know these twists and turns and nodded, "Then get ready quickly."

……

Li Shengyao didn't know what Yang Rong and Yu Zheng were thinking. After the two people left, he turned on the computer and looked at some superhero information he had collected previously.

He wanted to learn more about the Joker's creative background.

Most of the superheroes in the beautiful country come from two platforms, namely Marvel and DC. They are called the Marvel Universe and the DC Universe by movie fans.

Many people who don't understand it are often led astray by the media and feel that copyright is confusing.

It's actually quite clear.

Before Disney acquired Marvel, Marvel sold many superhero movie rights.

This has resulted in some Marvel superheroes often being produced by different companies.

For example, the movie copyrights of Spider-Man and Venom belong to Sony Pictures, the copyrights of X-Men and Fantastic Four belong to 20th Century Fox, Black Panther, Guardians of the Bank, and Avengers belong to Disney.

The copyrights for DC Universe superhero movies are much clearer, they all belong to Warner.

Because Warner acquired DC Comics in 1968, all superheroes in the DC universe are produced in film and television by Warner Pictures.

However, Warner Group has many subsidiaries, such as the television station HBO, the film production company Warner Pictures, and DC Comics.

In terms of level, Warner Pictures and DC Comics have an equal relationship and are not subordinate to each other.

If Warner Pictures wants to make superhero movies, it must be promoted by senior management, otherwise, DC Comics will not pay attention to you.

Li Shengyao wanted to know more information about the superheroes of the DC universe in order to be targeted, so that when he talked to Emmerich, he would only be able to talk about the Joker.

In this case, all fools will know that he aspires to be a clown.

It would be better to talk about other superheroes first, then accidentally talk about the Joker, and then maybe there is an inspiration that can be made into a movie.

This step-by-step approach gives the impression of having an idea.

The main copyrights for his past films belong to him.

This time it was obviously impossible, but he didn't want to give up and planned to ask for 30% of the copyright.

This is his bottom line. If it’s less than 30%, he won’t shoot.

Therefore, communication before cooperation is very important, and he cannot be too obvious.

When looking at the information about the heroes of the DC universe, Li Shengyao became more and more envious. There were too many heroes and too many stories.

Many people say that in China’s five thousand years, there are many heroic stories that can be made into movies.

This is true, but it is still not as convenient as DC or Marvel. The stories of superheroes such as DC and Marvel do not even need to be created, they can be filmed just by using them.

And those Chinese mythical heroes, such as Nezha, Erlang Shen, and Sun Wukong, all need to be re-created in order to make the characters more in line with the aesthetic needs of modern audiences.

This leads to the fact that although DC and Marvel superheroes are very clichéd, they have a good lower limit and are not too ugly.

As for China's mythological hero films, the quality of their works varies from high to low.

Li Shengyao didn't wait until after get off work. Just when he was about to go home, he received a text message from Emmerich, "Li, I will visit Yanjing tomorrow. I have something to discuss with you."

He was still thinking of going to the beautiful country to find Emmerich, but this man came over on his own initiative.

Li Shengyao put down his phone and planned to reply in three hours.

(End of this chapter)