687. Make a big production of Huaxia's own!
PS: Thank you for the time ring given by Mingxuan, thank you Wu Ronghua, Ai Weilia, Meng Zhishanglian, and the magic cake given by Xiao Xiao Sailors. At the same time, I would like to thank the Blade Dancer for the 588 reward.
It is obviously not a trivial matter for Han Shanping to make such a solemn request. Ye Sumang naturally did not dare to agree lightly when he didn't know the specifics. Losing money was still a trivial matter, but if he agreed but couldn't do it, then losing credibility would seem a bit more worth it.
"Can you tell me specifically which aspect?" Ye Sumang asked seriously.
"It's a movie." Han Shanping replied, then looked at the people who were curious about him around him, and then said, "Let's do this, Su Mang comes to my office later, let's have a good chat."
"Achieve." Ye Sumang nodded with a smile, obviously understanding that Han Shanping didn't want more people to know.
Will Smith and Cheng Long are both smart people, so naturally they can see that Han Shanping will not be publicly told, so they will naturally not be able to ask questions without gaze. Moreover, because of this matter, everyone obviously did not have much fun, and they said goodbye after more than ten minutes.
He said he was going to the office, but Han Shanping finally took Ye Sumang to a nearby tea house with a very beautiful environment. Here, Han Shanping had a small private room of his own. When the waiter saw him coming, he immediately smiled and led the two of them to the private room.
"Director Ye, I am your fan. Can you sign me?" Just after Han Shanping and Ye Sumang ordered a pot of tea, the waiter suddenly asked Ye Sumang with a tea list with a blush on his face.
"Oh, Xiao Liu, you are still a fan of Su Mang. I'd already told you that I'd already signed for you." It was obvious that Han Shanping knew this waiter. He looked at Ye Su Mang and introduced: "The daughter of this tea shop owner is about to rely on the Beijing Film Academy. Now I understand why this girl is staring at Jingying so much. It turns out that there is this reason, haha."
"Uncle Han~~~~!!" Obviously, Han Shanping's teasing made the girl named Liu a little embarrassed.
However, since he was an acquaintance, Ye Sumang naturally would not refuse. He also carefully wrote a short passage of blessings, and of course, at the same time he also knew that the girl's name was Liu Yiyi.
After getting the signature, the girl ran out with joy, and Han Shanping, who was staying in the box, also began to say what he had requested at the beginning.
"What we discussed with you this time is related to the movie. Our Huaying actually intends to make a super big game similar to "Avatar". Of course, the theme is different. What we want is to make a movie that belongs to our China." Han Shanping said seriously.
Things about China? Hearing this keyword, Ye Sumang began to think about it. China's culture is undoubtedly martial arts, immortals, demons, ghosts, etc. In fact, Ye Sumang also wanted to shoot these things in his heart, but he didn't have much confidence in the current market, so he kept stranded. At this moment, Han Shanping suddenly proposed it, and Ye Sumang became interested.
"Uncle Han, just tell me."
"Then I'm not polite." After hearing this, Han Shanping knew that Ye Sumang was also moved, so he began to express his thoughts with a smile.
"I'm going to shoot two more themes, one of which is "Journey to the West". Of course, it's not all. It's just the part that made a big fuss at the beginning. Didn't we have a cartoon that made a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace before? I'm going to follow that model, but now it's just an idea, but I want to discuss it with you. I think I know that we can get this done and do it beautifully."
Journey to the West, one of the four classical classics in China, and one of the most famous stories of gods and demons. Ye Sumang was not surprised at all. After all, this story is completely representative of Chinese drumming gods and demons novels, and it is very suitable to reflect the myths of the East.
However, Journey to the West is also a theme that has been filmed badly. There are already three TV series alone, and there are also many movies and cartoons involved. It is undoubtedly very difficult to make this story new.
"Then there is another idea that it is not "The Romance of the Gods"?" Ye Sumang asked with a smile.
Hearing Ye Sumang's question, Han Shanping immediately slapped his hands hard as if he had found a confidant.
"You guy guessed nothing wrong, it's "The Investiture of the Gods". Actually, I think this is more malleable. After all, Taoism is the traditional belief in China. However, because this story is too large, it is naturally more difficult to condense. So I was very hesitant about this."
Speaking of this, the door of the tea room suddenly opened, and Liu Yiyi walked in with two pots of tea that had been brewed. Ye Sumang wanted Longjing, which was lighter, while Han Shanping's old tea jar was Dahongpao, which had a stronger and more mellow tea flavor.
Seeing Liu Yiyi closing the door, Ye Sumang poured a cup of tea for himself, put it gently on the tip of his nose and sniffed it, but did not drink it, and put it back on the wooden plate.
"What do you need my specific help?" Ye Sumang asked.
Han Shanping was drinking tea. When he heard this, he immediately put down his teacup and said, "The most important thing is the special effects. This time, if you want to shoot, you can shoot the big production, and you need that kind of 3D. I heard that your special effects company's technology has improved again, and many major Hollywood companies have bought special effects from you."
"I'm not ashamed of this. My special effects company is definitely the best in the world." Ye Sumang said good things about his special effects company without hesitation. In fact, this is true. Now Phantom Special Effects is definitely the most comprehensive company in the world. Whether it is ordinary special effects or 3D production, it is the top.
"In addition to special effects, funds, scripts, and even actors, I think we can work together well. Although Huaying has a thick background, you also know that the stall is too big and there are not many big productions that can be invested in. You still need more help in this regard. In fact, this time is also my last ambition work. I am like shooting a classic and then retire with a glorious atmosphere. It's that simple."
This sentence made Ye Sumang feel a little silent, and he obviously understood Han Shanping's idea in his heart. He wanted to use a big drama to make audiences across the country remember the existence of the king of Chinese movies. Ye Sumang also understood this very well. After all, he had been so glorious for his whole life, so he naturally could not step down in the end.
"Uncle Han, I'm fine with the cooperation you mentioned, but you also know that I'm preparing for another new film. I guess my special effects company won't be able to participate in domestic production before the new film is finished." Ye Sumang took a sip of Longjingkou and explained.
Some things must be explained clearly, otherwise if you agree casually, it will only cause trouble for both parties. Just like this special effects company, Ye Sumang knew that this time the production of "Inception" had occupied all the elite teams of the special effects company, so Ye Sumang naturally could not use the new team to fool Han Shanping, so he woke up in advance.
Han Shanping had no idea about this and said directly: 'This is okay. I will never be able to start the filming for a while. I don't even have a script. It's just my own idea. After all, if you want to make a big CASE, you still need the masters of the board of directors to agree. To be honest, sometimes I really envy Su Mang you. You have the final say in the company and do whatever you want."
"Come on, Uncle Han, you don't know me yet. It's really good to have the final say by yourself, but the pressure on you is also great. Look at me, I'm white again." Ye Sumang grabbed his temples, but Han Shanping's eyes were filled with dark black like bright ink.
"Then this way, how about I want to say a suggestion?" After making a joke, Ye Sumang made his own suggestions seriously.
"When my new film is over, Uncle Han, we will start from scratch. At that time, I can help you make scripts and so on when I have time. And after filming "Inception", my special effects team technology will definitely be more mature. I believe you won't be able to spend too much money for a while, but as the initiator, you really have to take up too small share, so you can convince those masters during this period, how about it?"
"Then do it like this. In fact, this time I'm asking you to give you a vaccination. My actions are definitely not small. Even if I can't reach the investment of more than 500 million US dollars in "Avatar", at least I have to achieve a new record of investment in China and make a domestic film that is truly comparable to Hollywood blockbusters!"
Obviously, Han Shanping's ambition this time is indeed quite good, and his winning work at Huaying Group has indeed made this big boss completely passionate.
"Talk about it, how long has it been since you returned to school? I remember you are still a graduate student at the Beijing Film Academy, why didn't you study?" After the main talk, all that was left was gossip between the two. Ye Sumang had nothing to do for a while, and the crew of "Kung Fu Dream" was on holiday, and Han Shanping was just a producer and was not a director, so he was also very idle.
When Ye Sumang heard Han Shanping mention his alma mater, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"It's true that I haven't been back for a long time, but the school has retained my academic status for me. It's really a pity that Mr. Xie is so disrespectful to me."
"Let's go back and have a look when you have time. You are still young, and it's hard for me to go back to school. Besides, Jingying always has good seedlings. Aren't your Chen Xiao and Yang Mi all from there? And your wife Liu Yifei. Maybe you can go back to school and have some small discoveries if you often go back to school."
Han Shanping actually just mentioned it casually and then changed the topic, but Ye Sumang left a thought in his heart.
When he returned home in the evening, Ye Sumang immediately recruited Liu Yifei.
"How about going to visit the school tomorrow?" Ye Sumang suggested.
"School, which one?" Liu Yifei was stunned at first, and then suddenly said: "You think our alma mater, Jingying?"
"Of course, do you want me to accompany you to Jiangcheng or the United States?" Ye Sumang said speechlessly.
"Okay." Liu Yifei didn't care about Ye Sumang's complaints. She looked very interested. Although she was a little more well-behaved than Ye Sumang when she was a student, she was not much better, let alone Ye Sumang later studied for graduate school, and Liu Yifei graduated directly after four years.
This time, Ye Sumang mentioned returning to his alma mater, and Liu Yifei suddenly became interested.
Chapter completed!