Chapter seventy-four
After Lin Xiaotian finished listening to Hong Jinbao's speech, he looked at Huang Bingyao and Lin Zhengying and smiled, "Have you brought the script? Let me see it?"
Huang Bingyao hurriedly handed the script to Lin Xiaotian. If Lin Xiaotian could get Lin Xiaotian's approval, there would be no problem with shooting. Lin Xiaotian opened the script and watched it, and was surprised in his mind. Damn, isn't this Mr. Zombie? How can he be called Zombie? This is a treasure mine. If he can make a series, how can he miss it? Of course he can't let it go.
He raised his head, looked at Lin Zhengying, and thought about Lin Zhengying's information. After reading Mr. Zombie himself in his later generations, he collected a lot of information about him.
In 1985, he became famous in starring in "Mr. Zombies". He played the Taoist priest in the film. It was precisely because of the Taoist role in the film that Lin Zhengying became the image of the film. It caused a sensation when it was released in 1985, and the box office was over 20 million, which set off a craze for zombies. In 1986 alone, more than 10 follow-up works were released. The design of people who breathe to avoid zombies is impressive. It was imitated by many similar films and TV series. After the performance, Lin Zhengying became famous and won the Best Supporting Actor at the 5th Hong Kong Film Awards. In the same year, he was nominated for Best Action Design at the 5th Hong Kong Film Awards for participating in the movie "The Stars of Lucky" in the film.
Lin Zhengying was stared at by Lin Xiaotian, and she felt a little panicked, and she felt sweaty. She wondered, "Why did he think of me like this? Is he interested in me? These wealthy families have a strong taste, but I can't sell myself. When I was nervous, Lin Xiaotian spoke, "How much do you expect to invest, who will direct it?" Lin Xiaotian asked.
"Chairman, the investment is expected to be 4.6 million yuan, directed by our company's photographer Liu Guanwei." Lin Zhengying explained from the side that when Umbrella Film was established, it was pulled over by Hongjinbao.
When I meet, the film I remember is directed by Liu Guanwei, so I can't let it go, but I also have to take into account the face of Hong Jinbao and Zhang Wenyuan. "Where is Liu Guanwei in the company?" Lin Xiaotian asked.
Huang Bingyao was just happy, and Lin Xiaotian did not refuse immediately was good news, "Here, Chairman, I'll come to him." After the talk, he looked at Lin Xiaotian, "Go, I want to hear his opinion too." Lin Xiaotian's answer made Huang Bingyao feel happy, knowing that it is now a critical moment, as long as Liu Guanwei can answer and satisfy Lin Xiaotian, there will be no problem in this matter and the project can be established.
"Wen Yuan? You come to my office and there is something wrong." Lin Xiaotian planned to call Zhang Wenyuan too. After all, most of the film companies are now Zhang Wenyuan and Hong Jinbao in charge, and Lin Xiaotian is no longer in the company most of the time.
Zhang Wenyuan arrived at Lin Xiaotian's office and saw the people present knowing what was going on. To be honest, Zhang Wenyuan still had some ideas about this film, but the company's funds have been arranged this year, and there is no extra fund. His location has been decided. He cannot disrupt the company's plans for a film.
"Okay, everyone is here. Let me say first, that is, Mr. Zhang rejected this film, he must consider the operation of the entire company. Director Liu, now you can tell me your views on this drama. If I think it is OK, I can allocate additional funds to support you in filming." As soon as Lin Xiaotian finished speaking, everyone's eyes were staring at Liu Guanwei.
Liu Guanwei's face began to sweat. It was stress. It was up to me now. He and Huang Bingyao and Lin Zhengying discussed the script a lot in private. Therefore, after taking a few deep breaths, he began to talk about his views on the play. As he told me, everyone was thinking.
After more than half an hour, Liu Guanwei finished speaking, and then he looked at Lin Xiaotian, but Lin Xiaotian frowned. Lin Xiaotian remembered that the final cost of this drama was not more than four million, but it reached more than eight million, which was considered a big investment at that time.
Liu Guanwei, Huang Bingyao and Lin Zhengying were both disappointed for a while. Lin Xiaotian's frowning was not a good sign. While he was thinking about it, Lin Xiaotian spoke, "Do you really think that more than four million can be made into this drama?"
Now that they didn't say anything, they all knew that the budget of more than 4 million yuan in this drama can be said to be compressed to the extreme. If there is a little problem, the funding will definitely exceed the standard. This is also the fundamental reason why Zhang Wenyuan and Hong Jinbao unanimously opposed it.
Seeing that everyone was gloomy, Lin Xiaotian knew that they had understood their meaning wrongly, "This drama can be filmed, but a budget of more than 4 million is not enough. You need to make a new budget."
After Lin Xiaotian finished speaking, Liu Guanwei, Huang Bingyao, Lin Zhengying and others fell into ecstasy. It was so surprising that the chairman frowned because of insufficient budget. "Yes, Chairman, the budget we reported reduced everything to the extreme. Unexpectedly, the chairman could see through it at a glance," Liu Guanwei said with admiration.
"Brother Hong, please help them with this matter, re-budget, and then report it to me." Lin Xiaotian arranged a task with Hong Jinbao. After all, Liu Guanwei had never been a director before, and he still had insufficient overall budget.
"Okay, I will help them with a new budget." Hong Jinbao agreed happily. After all, Lin Zhengying belongs to his own martial arts team, and Liu Guanwei and Huang Bingyao are also doing well with him. Now that Lin Xiaotian agrees, he will certainly not object.
Hong Jinbao led them away, but Zhang Wenyuan didn't. He had to figure out the matter clearly. "Chairman, do you really think this movie is OK?"
"Wen Yuan, I said before that from your perspective, it is not wrong for you to reject this film. Your decision is right. You can't affect the operation of the company for a film. This is very good, I agree with it." Lin Xiaotian said
"Then, Chairman, what did you ask and agree to their plan?" Zhang Wenyuan didn't understand.
"Wen Yuan, our starting point is different. What I want is a way for all kinds of flowers to bloom. No matter how you say this film is an innovation. If the audience accepts this innovation, will we let go of a good show?" Lin Xiaotian explained patiently.
"Wen Yuan, next time there will be something similar, you can push me, saying that the company has special funds to support such shooting, but the premise is to get my consent, so that you will not refuse because of the company's overall plan," said Lin Xiaotian.
Chapter completed!