Chapter 294 Celebration Banquet (44)

"Of course I can take a fancy to it. Hollywood has been buying various scripts in recent years..."

It’s true that in the 21st century, Hollywood has paid attention to the rise of Asian movies centered on South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, China, and has gradually shifted the focus of remakes from European movies to Asian movies.

In 2002, the United States purchased the copyright to the Japanese horror film "The Ring" co-directed by Hideo Nakata and others for US$1 million, and shot the American version of "The Ring" with a production cost of only US$48 million. It eventually earned a global box office of 249 million, and has since set off a boom in Hollywood remakes of Asian movies.

"The Grudge", "Ghost Call"...

Including Korean movies, "Rose Flowers and Red Lotus", "Oldboy", "Untouchable Lovers"...

Of course there are also Hong Kong movies. The remake rights for "Infernal Affairs" and "Hell" have been bought!

Why not just release the original version?

This is actually an arrogant mentality...

But everyone is happy to see the results. On the one hand, it can make money, and on the other hand, it is also a manifestation of soft power!

After telling these news, Shen Xudong added by the way: "I heard from them that Sony seems to have taken a liking to "Hold the Call" and bought the adaptation rights..."

"real?"

"Director Chen Mushen told me once, but I don't know whether it's true or not..."

"They didn't contact you?"

"...What does it have to do with me? The copyright is not mine...I'm just a screenwriter!"

Zhang Guoli shook his head: "Then I should tell you, after all, you are the initiator of this project!"

"...But they won't share the money they earn with me!"

"The production company invested so much money and took such big risks..."

While they were talking, Huang Zhonglei came over and said, "What are we talking about?"

"...Nothing to talk about," Shen Xudong picked up the cup: "Congratulations to Mr. Huang, two movies have exceeded 100 million, dominating the entire Lunar New Year period!"

"Haha... we are happy together!"

…

Two movies worth over 100 million?

Although the box office results of "Kung Fu" have not yet been announced, with a single opening weekend of 64 million, everyone knows that it is inevitable that the box office will exceed 100 million.

"Party A and Party B 2" has a box office of 145 million, and "Kung Fu" is at least the same number...

Both films were distributed by Huayi, and the Lunar New Year film took the lead, and they were completed beautifully.

The limelight can be said to be unprecedented!

In fact, at the celebration banquet, Shen Xudong mainly came to have a meal and to experience the entertainment industry's feasting...

All stars from Huayi were present at this celebration banquet, including Li Lianhua, Fan Jiuyi, Huo Tieyan, Xia Yu, Hu Jun...

This group of people basically surrounded Feng Xiaogang.

Huang Zhonglei was very courteous to Gong Li. He just came over to say hello...

Zhang Guoli was very busy and could not just accompany Shen Xudong.

After he left, Shen Xudong mainly chatted privately with Uncle Ge. They talked a little about box office. Shen Xudong asked seriously: "How does Uncle Ge feel about "Party A and Party B 2" acting? Let's be serious!"

Ge You thought about it for a while, and then said: "It's a bit awkward, not satisfying..."

"Not enough?"

Well, it is indeed not enjoyable enough. Although Uncle Ge is the male protagonist, the role itself does not have much room for development...

At least compared to the previous dramas, there aren’t any big changes!

Shen Xudong thought for a while and then suggested: "Do you want to play a bad guy?"

"Bad character?"

"Yes, the neurotic kind, there is no need to hide or restrain yourself, and you can completely release your evil side!"

Uncle Ge shook his head: "...It's better to say goodbye, the audience will not be used to it...Don't think about my ideas, think more about the book!"

"Then I'll think about it more..."

…

Shen Xudong wants to write a novel around Ge You...

It’s a bit difficult…

At this stage, he is almost bound to Feng Xiaogang!

In fact, Ge You was already the Best Actor at Cannes before the Lunar New Year episode of "Party A and Party B" started...

In the opinion of many experts, Ge You's comedy performance is too wasteful!

In those years, when reporters interviewed Ge You, they always asked the same question: "Is there a breakthrough in this role?"

When talking about Ge You, various experts always seem "distressed": "You can't act in New Year movies anymore!"

However, ordinary people such as the lady who drives the elevator and the waiters in the hotel can't help but ask whenever they meet Ge You: "Are there any New Year movies this year?"

If Ge You shakes his head, these people will lament, ‘I won’t go to the movies this year! ’

That's right, originally speaking, Feng Xiaogang + Ge You were called Feng's comedy.

But a group of experts never named Ge You again...

When Director Feng wrote "I Dedicate My Youth to You", he specifically complained for his old partner Ge You - in China, only actors who perform tragedies and dramas are considered artists and are considered to have profound acting skills. For those who perform comedy, the highest praise is that the performance is vivid and natural. It seems to have nothing to do with skill.

In fact, comedy is difficult, not all actors can master comedy!

What Shen Xudong wants to do is to write a notebook for Uncle Ge alone.

Uncle Ge is 47 years old this year and is in his prime. There is no reason not to try more. Moreover, he is one of the few actors in the mainland with box office appeal at this stage. Not to mention those famous ones, "Peach Blossom" and "Breathless" Two bad movies, because of his starring role, one earned 30 million at the box office, and the other was even more outrageous, with a box office of 40 million!

If the company wants to make a movie, Uncle Ge is the best choice at this stage - once we deal with Uncle Ge, the rest will be easy to handle!

Don't be in a hurry, think about it slowly, there are so many movies in my memory, I can definitely think of the right one.

I chatted with Uncle Ge for a while about other things, and the plate was empty...

He was going to the dining table to get some more delicious food.

That's right, at the celebration party, everyone was busy making connections, but Shen Xudong was eating!

In fact... he feels that the current network of contacts is enough. If he goes up to the top, he will not be allowed to write, and if he goes down, he will not be allowed to write...

…

I scooped up a bowl of honey-glazed plum meat and picked up a few pieces of fruit. I was about to turn around and return to my seat when a voice came from behind me: "Xudong!"

"...Reporter Zhang? What's wrong?"

Shen Xudong turned around, he was the editor-in-chief of a movie magazine.

A celebration banquet, in addition to celebrating success, it also has to be promoted!

Of course we have to invite several media and reporters over...

"Can I ask you a few questions?"

Shen Xudong was stunned for a moment: "Wait while I put things away..."

The reporter followed him and watched him place the food on the table, and then asked: "I think the media are now reporting on the news that the box office exceeded 100 million...no one is paying attention to the movie itself. This is a bit putting the cart before the horse...What do you think?"

Shen Xudong struggled to swallow the food, and then asked: "Commercial movies don't talk about box office or making money. It's just like your boss telling you that you just work, why do you need to get a salary... Is it reasonable?"

"But cinema is art..."

"That's also popular art... and "Party A and Party B 2" is a commercial film. In a mature film market, commercial films and literary films should be "clearly separated". One is for fame and the other is for profit. No one is noble and no one is low-level. They just pursue their own pursuits. It’s just a different direction…”

Reporter Zhang was a little unhappy when he didn't get the answer he expected, so he deliberately said: "Is this the educational philosophy of your Chinese drama?"

Shen Xudong didn't get used to him either: "We in Chinese drama are not as boring as you. We study drama, not movies. To be honest, we don't pay attention to movies, and we don't pay attention to box office..."

"Xudong, where is Xudong..."

At this time, Feng Xiaogang took the microphone and shouted to Shen Xudong on the middle stage...

"Here it is!"

Shen Xudong raised his hand...

"Come up quickly!"