Now everyone looked at Xiao Ran in surprise, as if Xiao Ran had just done something great: "How do you know that what we are going to talk about has something to do with Ah Rong?"
Xiao Ran smiled slightly, but didn't say anything. Huang Baiming waved his hand and said with a smile: "That's it, A Ran, the film company hopes that we can make a sequel. And judging from the reaction of friends of New Art City, they all hope that
We can see the sequel again. We all think it is a good idea to make a sequel, so we are still the original team and we still have to ask you to write the book!"
Xiao Ran pondered for a moment. In fact, he had already written the prequel and sequel. The reason why he had to consider it was simply the issue of Zhang Guorong. It was easy to place Zhang Guorong's position in the sequel, but it was difficult for the prequel. Since it was a prequel, the time background must be changed.
If it goes on for a long time, Zhang Guorong will definitely not be able to play the young Ajie.
If the passage of time is not long enough and the sentence in "A Better Tomorrow" is unable to emphasize that times have changed, in short, it depends on the opinions of several giants. However, before he could speak, Xu Ke became anxious: "A Ran,
We have never treated you badly, and we will increase your cost this time. In short, I can guarantee that the script fee you get this time is the highest in the industry!"
"No, Old Xu, you misunderstood." Xiao Ran quickly concluded. He didn't want to give Xu Ke such a bad impression: "There is nothing wrong with the script. I was just thinking about A Rong's character!"
He talked about this trouble in the script, and everyone thought for a while, obviously having some embarrassment about this choice. This is naturally embarrassing. According to the laws of Hollywood sequels that Xiao Ran understands, this sequel or prequel will eventually
It's great to have the original team, and the investment must be higher than before.
Looking at Zhang Guorong who was quite embarrassed, Xiao Ran smiled slightly, patted him lightly on the shoulder, coughed lightly to wake everyone up and said: "Actually, this problem is easy to solve. I think through shooting technology, there are also superb
The makeup technology can make Ah Rong look a few years younger. At that time, I only need to move the time of the script back about five or six years and it will be almost done!"
Everyone thought about it and nodded fiercely. Xiao Ran smiled slightly, looked at Xu Ke confidently and said: "I have a bold idea, why don't we make this into a trilogy? What I mean is
, make a prequel to it, and a sequel to end the whole story!”
Xu Ke is indeed the most flexible and cunning director in the Chinese film industry. He immediately realized what Xiao Ran meant and nodded in agreement: "I agree that one theme and story cannot make too many sequels. Moreover, Ah
However, the method proposed is the most appropriate, with a prequel, a main story, and a sequel. This combination is perfect."
Shi Nansheng naturally supported her husband, but she still thought about it before agreeing. In her opinion, Xiao Ran's trilogy plan is a perfect use of resources. Otherwise, too many shots would bore the audience.
If there is less, resources will not be fully utilized.
Wu Yusen didn't have any objections. After this success, he regarded Xiao Ran as the best partner as a screenwriter. At the same time, he was also a confidant. Only Xiao Ran could write what Wu Yusen wanted to say.
Only Huang Baiming was hesitating. In fact, he was a very good filmmaker. But he gradually got lost in the huge success of Xinyi City. He no longer went into it as wholeheartedly as when he started his business. Instead, he only knew how to tap into the previous resources and use them. That was him.
The Oriental Film Company founded in the future would do the same thing, but if Zhou Xingchi, who was at the height of his power, had not joined the company that time, the film "97 Happy Events" might not have achieved good results.
Xiao Ran naturally understood what Huang Baiming was thinking, just because he was so clear about what Huang Baiming would do in the future. Therefore, in order to enlighten this talented senior, Xiao Ran smiled slightly, rubbed his nose gently, and said lightly
He made a screenwriting dogma that would later be regarded as a golden rule by screenwriters all over the world: "No matter you are writing a script or doing anything else, the most taboo thing is repetition. No one wants to watch the same story and the same plot forever."
Huang Baiming and Xu Ke, who are both screenwriters, were both stunned. This sentence caused more than just a small stir in their hearts. Xu Ke, on the other hand, understood this truth, but he didn't explain it as clearly as Xiao Ran did. Huang Bai
This was when Ming truly fell into deep thought. Xiao Ran thought that he might have a chance to save this person.
"The same goes for making movies. If you repeat too much, the audience will become bored. Gradually it will turn from boredom to disinterest. When most people start to feel bored, more than just a movie will be thrown away!" Xiao Ran said with a solemn expression.
This is the first time he has revealed the secret of the future fate of Hong Kong films: "It's the entire film market."
"We thought we were gods, using the joys and sorrows on the screen to control the emotions of the audience." Xiao Ran suddenly thought of the extremely disappointing Hong Kong movies in the 21st century, and was filled with emotion. This thought had been brewing in his heart for a long time.
The words finally came out: "Actually, we are just poor people, and the audience is the god. As long as they don't like comedies, we don't dare to make comedies, and if they don't like tragedies, we don't dare to make tragedies. In fact, it's us
Manipulated and controlled by them."
At this time, even Zhang Guorong began to think deeply. Different from the bustle in other parts of the venue, there was complete silence in this corner. Everyone was thinking and digesting what Xiao Ran had just said, even though it was only what Xiao Ran had revealed.
A little secret, but this more advanced creative idea undoubtedly shocked them. You know, from now until 1994, it was an absolute seller's market.
While they were all thinking, Xiao Ran was also thinking. The question he was thinking about was very simple, and Xu Ke had agreed with him just now. But in history, the third part of "A Better Tomorrow" was between Xu Ke and Wu Yusen
After falling out, Xu Ke directed it himself. As a result, he came up with a completely different story and suffered a disastrous failure.
Since the current Xu Ke understands the principle of not being greedy for too much, why did the Xu Ke in history make such a mistake? The current Xiao Ran does not know. It was not until much later, when he founded his own film company, that he realized that Xu Ke must have sold the film in advance.
I got a piece of film, and then I had no choice but to get it out under the constraints of the contract.
"I think I understand!" A smile appeared on Huang Baiming's face: "This matter has been decided, and we must work together to start this trilogy!"
"But, A Ran, I really admire him for being able to understand the basic factors of film creation at such a young age!" Huang Baiming turned the conversation to Xiao Ran, praising him until he felt dizzy. Seeing Xiao Ran's deliberately pretending to be intoxicated
In this way, everyone burst into laughter.
The box office of "A Better Tomorrow" continues to rise, and everyone involved in the production is smiling. The film is a hit, and their faces are also glowing. Xiao Ran's filming work is gradually coming to an end. He really wants to work hard.
, however, the conventions of film production in this era made it difficult for him to have extra budget and film to sculpt.
On this day, Lin Qingxia asked him out and said that someone wanted to see him. When he came to a high-end restaurant, there were many ghosts in there, as well as a few wealthy businessmen who were often seen in financial magazines.
After a week of patrolling, I saw Lin Qingxia chatting happily with a handsome young man. Without Xiao Ran noticing, his expression changed slightly and his teeth gently bit his lower lip. He walked forward slowly, Lin Qingxia
When she looked up and saw him, she introduced him with a smile: "This is Mr. Fang Ruohai, he is..."
"Sister Lin, no introduction is needed. I met Mr. Fang at your housewarming party!" Xiao Ran smiled lightly, showing an indescribable tranquility.
After that party, Xiao Ran found out that Fang Ruohai was Fang Ruoxin's brother, and that his father, Fang Poli, had gone to the United States a few years ago. This Fang Poli was a great man. It was said that he was deceived out of everything when he went to the United States.
, as a result, he changed his name to Po Li, which means breaking and then establishing. After that, Fang Po Li worked hard and gradually became one of the richest Chinese businessmen in the United States.
Fang Poli has two sons and one daughter. The eldest son Fang Ruoshan and this Fang Ruohai are both great. They graduated from Oxford and Harvard respectively. Fang Ruoshan is now helping Fang Poli manage American business in the United States, but why is this Fang Ruohai here?
Hong Kong, this is what Xiao Ran doesn't know.
Fang Ruohai smiled heartily and nodded to Lin Qingxia and Xiao Ran: "Yes, we had a chance to meet last time. Unfortunately, my sister didn't know what screenwriter Xiao's name meant, so she missed you, a great screenwriter.
Yes! I have always regretted it!"
Xiao Ran was slightly surprised. The guy in front of him really knew how to speak. Not only did he quietly praise Xiao Ran, but he also made Lin Qingxia feel happy. Since he is a powerful person, there is no point in offending him. Besides, he is still her brother.
It is absolutely unforgivable.
Xiao Ran smiled slightly at this thought, and after chatting for a while, he got to the point. It turned out that Fang Ruohai just wanted Xiao Ran to write a script, and it was not a big deal.
However, even so, he was still stunned for a moment. Then he saw Fang Ruohai take a sip of water, then looked at Xiao Ran and said with a smile: "I regretted it when A Xin told me that I met you last time. I know you and Sister Xia
We have a good relationship, so I asked her to come find you!"
What a joke! Xiao Ran cursed secretly in his heart. The last time he saw this kid, Xiao Ran's reputation was not very good at all. Unless people in this circle don't know, what Fang Ruohai said was just nonsense.
In fact, Xiao Ran really guessed wrong this time. Fang Ruohai really admired him. After all, he grew up in the United States and knew that screenwriting is the most basic link for a movie. Fang Ruohai really did it last time.
Fang Ruoxin scolded Xiao Ran harshly for his attitude, which made the baby girl feel aggrieved for a while.
Fang Ruohai came to Hong Kong mainly for investment. However, when he saw that the film industry was quite prosperous, he came up with the idea of investing in movies. As a result, he invested in the film "Dream Man" in the name of his company, which had a box office
It's not very good, but with Lin Qingxia's charisma, she still earned a lot of votes.
So, this kid suddenly felt that investing in the film industry might not be a bad idea, so he planned to invest a lot of money. Of course, he valued screenwriters. Coincidentally, Xiao Ran wrote and released three films at that time.
See, I think Xiao Ran is very talented, so I plan to ask Xiao Ran to write it.
Unfortunately, after they missed it, Fang Ruohai was recalled to the United States. He didn't come back until some time ago. This time he saw that "A Better Tomorrow", which was hotter than the volcano, was still written by Xiao Ran, as well as the previous "Happy Ghost Crash"
Movies like "Ghost" are all box office hits, so he couldn't help but be shocked.
If Fang Ruohai just wanted Xiao Ran to help him write a script before, then now he hopes to recruit Xiao Ran. This is why he came to see Xiao Ran in person. Otherwise, a wealthy sponsor like him would not need it at all.
Come to Xiao Ran personally to talk about this kind of thing.
After understanding Fang Ruohai's general thoughts, Xiao Ran didn't have any extra thoughts. He just admired Fang Ruohai's vision. In the next six or seven years, the Hong Kong film industry will definitely be a gold mine.
As they talked, Fang Ruohai and Xiao Ran each admired each other, and even called each other very affectionate without knowing it, but they did not let anyone notice anything wrong with it. Fang Ruohai saw Xiao Ran hesitate.
He looked like this and smiled quickly: "Aran, I know you want to be a director. I can completely guarantee this. As long as you have enough ability, you will have no problem becoming a director!"
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