After all, Lin Chaoyang went with Xie Jin. Blackmailing was of course a joke. He had been an old friend for so many years, and he was still willing to help as much as he could. The content of "Furong Town" was considered excessive by some people.
That's just their wishful thinking.
Since the 1980s, there have been many films produced in China that reflect the period of humanitarian torrent. Almost every one of them was shot and released without being questioned and embarrassed. But in the end, weren't all of them released?
There's no reason why it wouldn't work in "Furong Town".
What's more, the director of this film is still Xie Jin, and the screenwriter is Lin Chaoyang. "Ah, Comrade Chaoyang also participated in this film? Why is there no signature?"
In the office, Shi Fangyu looked stunned when he heard from Xie Jin that Lin Chaoyang actually participated in the screenwriting work of "Furong Town".
Lin Chaoyang said with a smile: "It's a long story. At that time, Lao Xie asked Mr. Zhong's son Acheng to write a script. Acheng happened to be busy at the time, so I helped to revise the script without much effort.
There is no signature."
After he explained, he said to Shi Fangyu: "Comrade Fang Yu, the bureau has concerns about the film "Furong Town" and believes that this film may cause some controversy. Everyone can understand.
This is how I look at this issue. Wasn't there controversy over the country's selection of the site for Baosteel, the establishment of a special zone in Shenzhen, and the construction of the Three Gorges power station in the Yangtze River? Did we stop eating because of the controversy just because of the controversy?
The humanities and arts are less rigorous than the sciences, so this kind of controversy is even more inevitable.
It’s not terrible to be controversial, we can discuss it. Lao Xie has been deleting and editing scenes during this period, which can be said to be very cooperative with the work of our film bureau. To be fair, I think the ideological connotation and artistic appeal of "Furong Town" are very high
of.
Back then, the novels all won the Mao Dun Literary Award. There is no reason for them to become negative examples when it comes to movies. Do you think this is true?" After Lin Chaoyang and Xie Jin entered, Xie Jin first chatted with Shi Fangyu for a few words.
, Shi Fangyu’s expression was noncommittal.
Seeing this, Xie Jin told Lin Chaoyang about the relationship between "Furong Town" and winked at Lin Chaoyang. Lin Chaoyang had no choice but to stand up and say a few words about "Furong Town". While he was speaking, Shi
Fang Yu remained silent.
"The King of Children" just won an award at the West Berlin Film Festival. Because of this international award, everyone at the film bureau feels elated. In the past six or seven years, both the film bureau and film studios around the world have been very proud of it.
Chinese films have to put a lot of thought into going international.
In general, movies belong to propaganda management, and the purpose of this is of course to promote cultural propaganda and enhance China's external soft power. Unfortunately, over the years, little has been achieved.
If a movie wants to gain international influence, there are only two ways to do it. Either it has audience popularity or it has the chance to win awards.
Needless to say, audience popularity, most Chinese films can only be exported to socialist brother countries, and only high-quality films are eligible, let alone exported to other countries.
As for taking the road of winning awards, everyone has been trying it in recent years.
It won some small prizes, but its influence was worrisome and it didn't create any splash internationally at all.
It wasn't until this year that "The King of Children" won the Jury Prize at the West Berlin Film Festival and was reported by major European, American and international mainstream media.
Only then did the shadow of Chinese films finally appear on the international film scene, and so many years of hard work for Chinese films bore a small but full fruit. Shi Fangyu knew very well that the success of "The King of Children" had a great deal to do with Lin Chaoyang
Because of the relationship, he naturally can't not give him any face.
Moreover, Shi Fangyu still clearly remembered that at the review meeting for "Garland Under the Mountain", Li Ying, the general secretary, personally said that Lin Chaoyang was related to a certain senior military general.
Regardless of whether it was public or private, Shi Fangyu seemed to have to give this face. Since he had to give it, he might as well be more generous.
After thinking for a moment, Shi Fangyu laughed heartily.
"What Comrade Chaoyang said makes sense, we really can't stop eating because of choking. As for "Furong Town", there are some minor problems, but overall there are no problems.
Since Director Xie has deleted some scenes, I don’t think it’s as good as this. I’ll organize another review meeting in the next two days to have a look. If there are no problems, we can arrange for it to be released.”
Seeing Shi Fangyu relaxed so happily, Lin Chaoyang was a little surprised.
Xie Jin was overjoyed. Even after leaving Shi Fangyu's office, he still couldn't believe it. "It's so strange that a man named Shi agreed to let him go so readily?"
Lin Chaoyang joked: "Just now I was saying 'Director Fang Yu', but now I am 'Shi'. Lao Xie, you change your face faster than Sichuan Opera!" Xie said disapprovingly: "If he rushes
I'm sure I'm grateful, but he didn't listen at all to what I said. It was obviously to give you face." "How can I have such a big face?"
"Why not? "King of Children" has just given the film system a face, and he has retired honorably this time. I guess he also wants to sell you a favor." "What's the use of selling me a favor?" Lin Chaoyang
Puzzled.
"Stop pretending to be stupid! Have you forgotten who filmed "High Mountain"? Just pretend I don't know.
Besides, even if you put aside your family relationship, your couple's film career is developing so well, he might be able to use you in the future, just think of it as a good relationship."
Lin Chaoyang nodded. If Shi Fangyu wanted to retire, this would indeed make sense.
Now that the censorship issue of "Furong Town" has been resolved, Lin Chaoyang asked Xie Jin, "How did you arrange it here?" "How else can you arrange it? Once the censorship is approved, it will be released as soon as possible. This movie has been in trouble for two years."
Xie Jin said with an impatient look on his face.
He then stayed in Yanjing for two more days. After the film "Furong Town" passed the review of the Film Bureau, Xie Jin made arrangements to treat Lin Chaoyang to a meal to express his gratitude. The banquet place was set at Fengze Garden, and Xie Jin also invited
Some old friends in Yanjing.
I heard that it was Lin Chaoyang who came forward to help Xie Jin solve the censorship issue of "Furong Town". Everyone was surprised that Lin Chaoyang had such a big reputation in the film bureau. They thought it was Lin Chaoyang who had just contributed to the overseas release of "The King of Children"
He is a celebrity in the film bureau who has made Chinese films famous.
After a lively party, Xie Jin flew back to Shanghai the next day to arrange for the release of "Furong Town". Because he wanted to help Xie Jin, Lin Chaoyang first asked Tao Yushu and the nanny Adi to take care of the two children.
Back to Xiangjiang
After Xie Jin left, he planned to fly back to Xiangjiang, but Li Tuo persuaded him to stay.
After two years of national excellence, the short story award will be awarded again at the end of March, and their cultural salon can be held again. "The process is familiar, you can do it yourself."
"That won't work. Without you as my backbone, I have no idea. Everyone is here for you." Li Tuo was afraid that Lin Chaoyang would run away to Xiangjiang, and seeing Tian'er pestering him, Lin Chaoyang felt helpless.
It is definitely impossible for him to run a cultural salon. Being a mascot is more like it.
Li Tuo and his group were responsible for all matters, and Lin Chaoyang was happy to be the hands-off shopkeeper. He had nothing to do that day, so he ran to Xidan.
Today is the anniversary event of the Asia-Europe Garment City. Colorful flags were displayed at the entrance of Xidan Mall early in the morning, and people were crowded. The format of the anniversary event is similar to that of the opening last year, with stage performances, celebrity performances, and lottery draws.
Du Feng called his comrades from the former art troupe to perform. In the morning, active or retired actors from the art troupe were performing. Later in the day, stars appeared on the stage. At around ten o'clock in the morning, stars finally appeared on the stage.
With a tall and straight figure, a delicate face like a knife, and a graceful dance, Fei Xiang made a brilliant appearance while singing "You are like a fire in the winter." The front door of Xidan Mall was boiling in an instant!
At this moment, the cheers and shouts went straight into the clouds and thunder, and the entire Xidan North Street was affected by this huge sound wave.
Countless young girls and young wives shouted desperately, the crowd surged like ocean waves, and the scene was simply many times more enthusiastic than the top-notch appearances in later generations.
"Your big eyes
bright and flashing
Like stars in the sky
The brightest one
You are like that fire
On the stage, Fei Xiang sang and danced hard, and the audience was mesmerized.
"Fire! It's so hot!" Du Feng stood upstairs in Xidan shopping mall, looking at the fiery scene outside through the window glass, and muttered to himself.
Following his gaze, along the entrance of Xidan Shopping Mall to both sides of Xidan North Street, half of the street was crowded with citizens watching the excitement. If safety measures had not been taken in advance, Du Feng would have no problem watching the excitement here.
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After being lost in thought for a while, Du Feng came back to his senses.
He smiled and said to Lin Chaoyang: "It seems that this year is another good year!"
Lin Chaoyang nodded with a relaxed expression, and the two talked about the location of the new clothing city. Du Feng has been busy with this matter during the New Year period.
Du Feng has great ambitions to open in Shanghai first and then in Shijiazhuang in September. In the end, it was the development of the Asia-Europe Garment City in Yanjing this year that gave him huge confidence.
Although it has only been a year, when people in Yanjing now talk about buying clothes, the first choice of most people must be "Eurasian Clothing City".
Even though the prices of clothes here are much higher than those in department stores, clothing stores, and street stalls outside, there is still no way to stop people's enthusiasm for buying.
In this year, Asia-Europe Garment City has completely conquered the hearts of Yanjing citizens with its quality and service.
After talking about business matters and watching the excitement, Lin Chaoyang planned to leave.
Du Feng suddenly said: "Brother-in-law, are your and my sister's companies still short of people?
Lin Chaoyang looked at him doubtfully, "Is anyone looking for a job?"
Not ideal.”
"My former colleagues from the art troupe. In the past few years, the army has been CJ, and many people from the art troupe have left each year. Yesterday I had a drink with them. There were a few people who had a good relationship with me in the past. The work assignment was "Can't you arrange it in the clothing city?"
Du Feng said: "They are all my comrades in arms, so it is inappropriate to arrange them in the clothing city."
Lin Chaoyang nodded slightly, Du Feng was indeed becoming more and more mature now.
The relationship between comrades-in-arms is not appropriate for both public and private arrangements in one's own company.
"Can I go to Xiangjiang?" Lin Chaoyang asked.
Du Feng said with a smile: "They just want it. They want to go to a good place."
Lin Chaoyang pondered.
Du Feng's comrades are all members of the art troupe. They can engage in theatrical performances, but they are definitely amateurs in making movies.
Being able to work in Xiangjiang these days is basically the same as going abroad.
If you go to Lin's crew, you can only learn from scratch, but it doesn't matter. As Du Feng said, as long as they can go to Xiangjiang, even if the salary is lower, they will be very high.
For Lin Chaoyang and his wife, Lin's Pictures is now getting bigger and bigger, and they have indeed strengthened their control over the company.
These people who come to Xiangjiang from the mainland don't need to do anything. Even if they are working on set in the crew, they have the eyes of Lin Chaoyang and his wife, which is enough.
As his thoughts changed, Lin Chaoyang said with a smile: "Since I am your comrade, of course there is no problem. Now the company has a lot of films, so it is no problem to recruit five or six more people. Any more will have to wait until later."
Du Feng was overjoyed, "Thank you, brother-in-law, otherwise my cowhide would never be round again."
Lin Chaoyang asked him curiously: "What kind of cowhide?"
Du Feng was a little embarrassed and said it was all because he drank too much in the past two days and made a random promise to help several comrades find good jobs.
As soon as he, Mr. Du, made a move, he made sure his work couldn't be too bad, and he didn't want to use his father's connections to send them to public institutions, so he thought of Lin Chaoyang's film company.
Going to a film company is not a good job, but if you go to Xiangjiang, it will be a good job that is hard to find even if you break your head. Lin Chaoyang smiled and shook his head, "You, please drink less in the future."
"I will definitely pay attention to it in the future." Du Feng humbly agreed.
A few days later, the Xunweizhai Cultural Salon, which had been absent for two years, was held again in Xiaoliubukou Hutong. This year, because there was also an award for outstanding short and medium novels, there were many award-winning writers, a total of thirty.
Perhaps because of the large number of people, or perhaps because it hasn’t been held for two years, the atmosphere of this year’s salon was particularly lively, and a few journalists who did good things were once again attracted.
Since its establishment, writers who have participated in the salon have published some experiences about the salon in literary magazines, and the content is mostly about interesting things the writers had while eating and chatting.
After the publication of these articles, the reputation and influence of the Cultural Salon were virtually increased.
Because no reporter has ever personally participated and no media has systematically reported the inside story, these reporters are still curious about the cultural salon and hope to interview it.
However, in line with the principle of keeping a low profile, everyone attending the salon still did not accept interviews from these reporters. But the more they did this, the more reporters became interested in this event.
On the second day after the Cultural Salon was held, several media reported the matter seriously, and also gave readers a decent science introduction to the origin of the salon and some hearsay, which attracted the attention of many readers.
It adds to the mystery of Xunweizhai Cultural Salon among the public.
While the domestic literary circles and readers were discussing the flourishing scene of the Cultural Salon, Lin Chaoyang had already left Yanjing. On the afternoon of his first day in Xiangjiang, Tao Yushu led Xu Guanwen into his house.
Lin Chaoyang greeted Xu Guanwen warmly, and then asked Tao Yushu secretly: "I just came back today, why did you bring him here?" Tao Yushu said helplessly: "After the Chinese New Year, I come to the company every day, for fear that you will be arrested.
People cut off their beards.”
"Cut off the beard? Cut off what behead?"
Speaking of this, Tao Yushu's eyes flashed with joy, "You don't know yet? Paramount Pictures in the United States wants to adapt "The Truman Show"!" Lin Chaoyang looked a little surprised when he heard this, "When?
What happened? They contacted you?"
"Not contact me, but contact Jiahe..."
Tao Yushu briefly explained the situation to Lin Chaoyang.
"The Truman Show" was released in the United States in the second half of last year and earned more than 9 million U.S. dollars at the box office, becoming the fifth-largest foreign film imported into the United States last year.
This result may not seem impressive, but "The Truman Show" has the buffs of "artistic film" and "non-English language". Looking at the results achieved by the film in the US market, it can be said to be no small miracle.
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Paramount, the film's North American distributor, reaped the benefits and decided to acquire the rights to adapt "The Truman Show" after research.
"The Truman Show" has just been adapted and released less than a year ago. Of course, they want to get the adaptation rights not to remake it immediately, but to expand the script library. This kind of situation is common in Hollywood, and not all the scripts they bought are
will be adapted into movies.
However, "The Truman Show" will have a high chance of being filmed and released, because its box office has proven itself. The first person Paramount contacted was Golden Harvest. Golden Harvest was quite happy at first, but later it realized that
wrong.
Because Lin Chaoyang had already prepared for this situation in advance when he signed the contract with them.
Although Golden Harvest owns the copyright to "The Truman Show", it does not have the right to sell the remake rights to this film to any studio. In other words, if Paramount wants to get the remake rights to "The Truman Show", it can only go to Lin Chaoyang
and Lam Films.
When Lin Chaoyang made this request, no one paid attention to it. Unexpectedly, it became a stumbling block for the cooperation between Golden Harvest and Paramount. Zou Wenhuai was very dissatisfied with this. As early as 1980, Golden Harvest hoped to use Cheng Long to enter the American film market.
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At that time, Zou Wenhuai went to the United States and ambitiously proposed in front of many reporters that he would spend US$60 million to shoot 6 movies to help Cheng Long gain a foothold in the United States and become an action star.
Then Jiahe filmed a movie called "The Killer's Trench" in the United States, and then nothing happened.
As the saying goes, Jiahe is a fierce dragon in Xiangjiang, but in the United States, it can only be regarded as a small Kalami. Although his first foray into the United States failed, Zou Wenhuai never gave up this idea.
This time Paramount suddenly extended an olive branch to Golden Harvest. He was full of joy and thought that he would have the opportunity to enter the United States again, and this time he would cooperate with a major Hollywood company. Unexpectedly, the boat capsized in the gutter, which made him
How could Zou Wenhuai not be angry?
But no matter how angry he was, he had to put down his emotions first and pretended to come to contact Tao Yushu, hoping to fool Tao Yushu into getting authorization for the adaptation. Then Tao Yushu noticed something was wrong and asked Xu Guanwen about it, only to find out about Paramount.
Now Tao Yushu has contacted Paramount and is negotiating the remake of "The Truman Show".
Paramount’s idea is to have Lin Chaoyang, the original author and screenwriter, write another version of the script, for which they are willing to pay an additional $50,000 for the script. “$300,000?”
Lin Chaoyang hesitated after hearing this number. This number is the overall cost given by Paramount, including the remake rights and Lin Chaoyang's script remuneration. "You also think this number is too low, right?"
Seeing his expression, Tao Yushu couldn't help but said angrily: "They are treating us like beggars. "The Truman Show" made tens of millions of dollars, and they want to take away the remake rights for only $200,000!"
At this time, Lin Chaoyang chuckled and asked, "What do you think?"
"What do you think about us co-investing in the American version of "The Truman Show" with Paramount? This way we can not only make money, but also expand our business in the United States." "No. Cooperating with a giant company like Paramount will not work in the end.
If the movie is a hit, we might even lose money."
Lin Chaoyang recalled what later generations had heard about the evil operations of the Big Six in Hollywood, and shook his head firmly.
He briefly explained to Tao Yushu how big Hollywood companies operate such co-productions, and Tao Yushu felt frustrated. "Then we might as well stop cooperating with them. It's only 300,000 US dollars. We can make another one when we have the strength in the future."
Make plans."
Tao Yushu was discouraged for a moment and then made a decision.
US$300,000, which is only over 2 million when converted into Hong Kong dollars, is really nothing to the current Lin family. There is no need to sell the copyright of "The Truman Show" for this little money.
Lin Chaoyang praised: "My wife is wise!"
The two chatted for a while, and Lin Chaoyang finally remembered that there was a guest at home. Xu Guanwen had been waiting eagerly for a while. As soon as Lin Chaoyang sat down, Xu Guanwen immediately mentioned "Parasite" and asked Lin Chaoyang about his adaptation.
possible.
"Of course it can be adapted, but we, Lin's Pictures, will be in control of this film."
Xu Guanwen was mentally prepared before he came, so when he heard Lin Chaoyang's words, he didn't resist at all and readily agreed. As long as he was still the leading actor, it didn't matter who invested in the movie. Anyway, he was already making enough from the salary alone.
"The director should ask An Hua." Xu Guanwen suggested.
Lin Chaoyang nodded. Xu Anhua was not the kind of director with stunning talents. Instead, he could execute the content of the script more thoroughly and reduce the risk of movie failure. Seeing Lin Chaoyang so happy, Xu Guanwen became excited.
The director, screenwriter, and leading actor are still the same as in "The Truman Show", which makes him feel very safe. With the quality of the original "Parasite", it may be another award-winning film by then.
Thinking that he might win a few more Best Actors in the future, Xu Guanwen's eyes were filled with anticipation. After he left, Tao Yushu said, "If you want to write a script, it will delay your writing of a novel."
"It doesn't matter. It won't take long to write the script. I can use this time to collect information for the next novel." Hearing what he said, Tao Yushu became happy and quickly asked him about the general idea of ​​the next novel.
Last time Tao Yushu asked Lin Chaoyang about his new work, he hesitated. This time he had an idea and answered fluently. Tao Yushu's eyes lit up as he listened. "The structure of your idea is very good. These characters you mentioned, I just
It feels vivid when I listen to it, and it will definitely be more brilliant if I write it down. However, it does involve a lot of knowledge that you didn’t know before. It’s right to collect more information and learn about it.”
"Yes, it is better to be fully prepared so that what you write does not make people laugh." Tao Yushu said a few words with high hopes, cheering Lin Chaoyang up.
On the third day after returning to Xiangjiang, Li Hanxiang learned that Lin Chaoyang was back and invited him to dinner.
His New Kunlun Pictures invested in "The King of Children", and now that the film has won awards and overseas copyrights are selling like hotcakes, he has also made a lot of money. He is so proud that he specially called a bunch of friends.
After seeing each other for a few months, everyone felt a little dazed when they saw Lin Chaoyang again. The reason was for no other reason than that Lin's Pictures was in a bit of a spotlight right now.
Last year, "The Truman Show" and "A Better Tomorrow" had both box office and word-of-mouth success. Not only did they occupy the top two in the annual box office rankings in Hong Kong, but they also sold well in other cities and made huge profits.
At the end of the year, "The Hardcover Chasing Girls" once again gave the Hong Kong film industry a big surprise.
"Best Friend" was released half a month ago. Director Wang Jing's performance is still stable. Seeing that the box office is going to exceed 20 million Hong Kong dollars, the performance in other places will definitely not be bad. In addition, Li Hanxiang made a lot of money because of his investment in "Kids"
He made a fortune, so when everyone looks at Lin Chaoyang, it is inevitable that they will put on a thick filter that smells like money.
Especially since everyone could not recall that two years ago, the Lin Chaoyang they met was just a writer from the mainland, so this strong contrast was even more impactful. With everyone's mentality, it was obviously Li Hanxiang who was treating Lin Chaoyang.
The rising sun became the focus of the banquet.
But Li Hanxiang was not dissatisfied at all. Now in his eyes, Lin Chaoyang was a money-splitting boy. Not to mention stealing the limelight of his party, even if he was asked to give away the mansion in the middle of the mountain, he would not hesitate.
And after the party, Li Hanxiang did exactly that.
"Give me the house in Jiahuiyuan?" Lin Chaoyang looked at Li Hanxiang in surprise, and then said with a smile: "You can give me a house worth millions of dollars. You are spending a lot of money!"
Li Hanxiang said without hesitation: "You have made a lot of money with me, so what does it mean to give you a house?" Lin Chaoyang smiled and said, "I appreciate the kindness, but let's forget about giving you a house."
After being rejected by him, Li Hanxiang persisted for a while. Seeing Lin Chaoyang's resolute attitude, he could only sigh helplessly. He knew in his heart that it might not be that easy to make a lot of money by riding on Lin Chaoyang's coattails like before.
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Seeing his expression, Lin Chaoyang guessed what he was thinking, and said, "If you want to invest in our company's movies in the future, you can't do it like before." Li Hanxiang's heart skipped a beat, and what was supposed to come had finally come.
Friends are friends, and business is business.
He recited this sentence silently in his heart, and his face became solemn, "I understand!"
Chapter completed!