Chapter 403: Time is running out—the idea of ​​a low-budget comedy!

This is still the case in the Chinese film market. Although "Infernal Affairs 2" is not as impressive as "The Fuse" at the box office, it still achieved good box office results and gained a reputation among the audience. But what? According to Zhou Shaoming's memory, after receiving

In the time that came down, "Infernal Affairs 3" was quickly shot again, but it disappointed people greatly.

After all, before making a movie, it takes a lot of time to write the script, find actors, shoot the movie, and post-production. If you are too hasty and shoot a movie just for the sake of box office results, you will definitely encounter resistance from the audience, and naturally there will be no

What are the box office results?

"Zhou, don't you understand?" Jon thought about it and couldn't help but said: "Zhou, you have to pay close attention to Zheng Zhuo."

Zhou Shaoming smiled confidently: "Jon, when did you start doing things without looking ahead and looking back? China's 2004 New Year blocked this opportunity. Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company must seize it. This opportunity must not be missed before it comes again. We cannot let film and television giants like Warner

There is an opportunity to take advantage of. And I have decided that starting from next year, Supernova Film and Television Company will no longer be able to release one or two movies every year. If we want to develop, we need a large number of excellent movies for the audience to see, do you understand?"

Zhou Shaoming stood up as he spoke. That confident look shocked Jon. Jon suddenly felt that he was not with the wrong person. At this moment, Zhou Shaoming seemed to be emitting an extremely strong light. It was so strong, maybe

Only such people can lead Supernova Entertainment to glory!

Zhou Shaoming put out the cigar in his hand in the ashtray and said to Jon: "Jon, remember, our goal is not just to gain a foothold in the film industry, but to surpass film and television giants like Warner and become the third

1. Therefore, not only must we produce movies with impressive box office results, not only must we produce films with word-of-mouth praise that will be praised by audiences, Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company must also comprehensively develop theaters, cultural industries, games, and other chain-related things.

No less.”

Zhou Shaoming continued excitedly: "We have just barely taken the second step of our goal, and Supernova Entertainment releases very few films every year. We have to go back and continue to improve the first step, so as to accumulate experience for the future development of the company's own cultural industry.

Popularity, save enough capital to acquire a well-known game company like Blizzard. You know our situation now, right? We can't be proud of our current achievements, let alone stick to the rules and just want to hold on to the industry. We need breakthroughs and risks. We need to fight hard, otherwise

We will be squeezed out of this industry."

Jon was infected by Zhou Shaoming's passionate words. He said to Zhou Shaoming: "Zhou, I know what I should do. I will immediately ask Akiva to quickly write a script, whether it is too late or not to catch up with the Chinese New Year film.

We all have to fight for this position."

Zhou Shaoming looked at Jon's excited expression and nodded with satisfaction. Now he looked like the Jon he knew. He nodded to Jon and said: "Tell Akiva to write a comedy script."

"This is the most popular type of Chinese New Year film." Zhou Shaoming said and sat down.

After Jon heard Zhou Shaoming's words, his legs suddenly felt weak. It was not easy to ask Akiva to write a script in such a short period of time. It was not easy to ask for the type of script.

Akiva is going to be exhausted?

Not long after, Akiva suddenly knocked on the door. He came to Zhou Shaoming and Qiaoen and said to Zhou Shaoming: "Boss, what do you want from me?"

Zhou Shaoming suddenly remembered that he had actually made an appointment with Akiva. He couldn't help laughing at himself and said: "It seems that there are too many things to consider during this period. I forgot that I have made an appointment with you, and I just called you Jon."

How about a script plan for you?"

Akiva frowned and couldn't help but look at Jon, who felt a little guilty. Jon couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. At first, he didn't know how to tell Akiva about the script this time. Now it's okay. Since Akiva

It’s already here, so let Zhou speak for himself.

Jon couldn't help but smile as he thought about it.

Akiva was puzzled for a while. He looked at Jon who looked weird, then looked at Zhou Shaoming in front of him, and couldn't help asking: "Oh? I'm asked to write a script so soon. Didn't the company's two movies this year still achieve box office results?

Space? Do you want to tell me about your movie plans for next year?"

Zhou Shaoming nodded and said straight to the point: "Aqiva, you are the screenwriter boss of our Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company, so I have a difficult task for you to do."

Akiva's eyes lit up and he felt a little cold all over. He couldn't help but shudder: "Zhou, when you talk like this, I immediately feel more pressure. What kind of script do you want me to write?"

Akiva rarely heard Zhou Shaoming speak to him in such a tone. It was definitely not a good thing. He couldn't help but take a deep breath and quietly waited for the task Zhou Shaoming gave him.

Zhou Shaoming smiled and said, "Give me a complete script outline for a comedy within a week. Can you do it?"

Akiva sighed and said, "It's really not a task that ordinary people can accomplish. When do you plan to release this comedy movie?"

Zhou Shaoming said truthfully: "It will be released globally in time for the Chinese New Year film."

Akiva was stunned and said to Zhou Shaoming: "Zhou, how is this possible? Even if I complete this script, it will take a while. If you go to shoot and post-process it, how can it be possible in just two or three days?"

Will it be released in a month? What benefits can a movie like that bring? Aren’t you ruining your own brand by doing this?"

Zhou Shaoming said: "So I gave you a week, enough time to give me a complete outline of the script, and then you will write it while we are shooting. If we do it at the same time, then there will be a lot of time, enough for us to complete a movie."

It’s time for filming and post-processing of the movie, so it can be released globally during the Chinese New Year period, right?”

Akiva nodded and said, "You're right, but at the same time, aren't you trying to make things difficult for me? Zhou, an intellectual like me shouldn't offend you, right? Are you treating me like this?"

Zhou Shaoming saw Akiva complaining and couldn't help walking up to Akiva, patting him on the shoulder and said: "Aqiva, I believe in your strength. At such a critical moment, you may have to step out of the behind the scenes and follow me."

We have a tacit understanding together. It’s up to you this time. Do you have any questions?”

Akiva said with a wry smile: "You have put such a big hat on me, what questions can I have? Well, I will hand over the completed outline of the script to you in the next two days."

Zhou Shaoming couldn't help frowning. He said to Akiva: "Don't push yourself too hard. There is plenty of time. Think about it carefully. This script outline is the revised final script outline. Even the subsequent plot content may be rougher. You

Do you understand?"

A strange smile appeared on Akiva's face at this time, and he said: "I have been working for so long, so of course I understand this truth. I still say the same thing. In two days, I will revise the outline and hand it over to you.

Already."

Zhou Shaoming was stunned. Looking at Akiva at this time, this guy had been pretending to be pitiful in front of him before, but it turned out that he already had such a script in his hand.

After Jon heard what Akiva said, he immediately stepped forward and asked: "Aqiva, you have already prepared this kind of script. How did you know that Zhou was going to shoot a comedy?"

Akiva glared at Jon and said: "You think I am a god, how can I know Zhou's thoughts, but I know. If you want to break into the sky in the Chinese film market, you will inevitably encounter the Lunar New Year film schedule.

Comedies are of course the most popular during the Lunar New Year period in China, so I wrote this comedy-type script when I had some free time recently."

Jon listened to Akiva's words in disbelief and said, "Oh my God. Even God is helping us."

Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but said: "Aqiva, you are really my lucky general, please tell me what your script is like?"

Akiva said: "Actually, this comedy is a story between a disabled rich man and a young man who just came out of prison. People from two worlds come into contact, and a wonderful friendship develops. This

It is a unique relationship that creates many sparks. And this relationship also makes them indestructible. So I named this film "Untouchable". In fact, the origin of this comedy is a new member of our screenwriting department.

The screenwriter who came here wrote it, and I felt very good about it after reading it, so I revised it again, and it just came in handy this time.”

Zhou Shaoming said to himself: "'Untouchable'?"

Zhou Shaoming's eyes lit up. This movie itself is very light. There was a good movie called "Untouchable" in his previous life.

In this time and space, could it be that the new screenwriter Akiva mentioned is the screenwriter from the previous time and space?

Thinking of this, Zhou Shaoming asked eagerly: "What is the name of this new screenwriter?"

"Eric Tolanda!"

Zhou Shaoming began to call the system's data.

"Eric Tolanda was born on July 3, 1971 in Paris, France. He is a screenwriter and director. As a director, he has already released movies such as "Beautiful Days" and "lespetitssouliers". According to the previous time and space,

According to the information, the director will also direct films such as "Untouchable", "Our Happy Time" and "Absolute Soulmate" in the future. As a screenwriter, "Untouchable", "Our Happy Time" and "Absolute Soulmate"

He wrote the script for "Beautiful Days" himself."

When the director system provided such information, Zhou Shaoming knew that the new screenwriter was Eric, the original screenwriter of "Untouchable".

Thinking of this, Zhou Shaoming was certainly excited, but in order to confirm again, Zhou Shaoming still asked something.

"The script you mentioned is very good, but according to the script, how do you plan to bring two people from two different worlds together?"

Akiva's eyes lit up and he said, "That's a good question. In fact, the script design tells the story of a rich aristocrat who, after a skydiving accident, became paralyzed in his lower limbs. He could only sit in a wheelchair and was unable to take care of himself.

Therefore, this nobleman needs a servant to take care of his daily life."

Zhou Shaoming's eyes lit up, he was 100% sure, and then Akiva said: "And the poor young man you arranged, who just came out of prison, became the servant of this nobleman. Originally, the two worlds were incompatible.

Two people who may have come into contact, touched each other, and something very interesting happened. Such a story sounds very attractive!"

"It's a very good concept. This kind of comedy is very interesting, and it is very literary and artistic. It can produce some ideological connotations, and because it is a comedy, it is a small production, and there is enough time!" Zhou Shaoming said with some excitement.

Akiva could not help but breathe a sigh of relief when he heard that Zhou Shaoming was interested in this comedy script. If he really had to write the script again, it would definitely be a difficult task.

Akiva continued: "Eric and I have almost finished writing the outline of the story. However, Zhou, if you want to shoot this comedy script, it will take another two days. Eric and I will make some more revisions and refinements."

Within two days, I will give you the complete outline and a part of the plot I wrote."

Zhou Shaoming took a deep breath: "That's great, but it seems that I was in a hurry to choose the actors for this movie."

Akiva smiled and said: "This shouldn't be a problem for you."

Zhou Shaoming also knew that the filming of this movie was in a hurry. Since Akiva had already written part of it, it would save a lot of time in the early preparations, which would save a lot of time for the subsequent shooting and post-production.

Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but puff on his cigar and said to Akiva: "What main actors do I need to find here? You'd better reveal it to me in advance. After I read the outline of the script, if I decide to use this comedy script, I will

It can save a lot of time.”

Akiva thought for a moment: "There are four leading actors, two male and two female."

Zhou Shaoming said thoughtfully: "It's okay to have two leading actors and two beauties to complement the film. But where should we find the actors? It only takes two days."

Akiva said with a bad smile: "This is the time to test our director Zhou's appeal."

Zhou Shaoming listened to Akiva's words and asked, "Do you have any good candidates to introduce to me?"

Akiva thought for a moment and said: "Since it is being staged during the Chinese New Year film schedule, it is best to choose a Chinese actor as the lead actor. Since he is a noble and wealthy man, he is of a certain age in my script. I think

Stephen Chow can do the job."
To be continued...