Chapter 323 Script on hold

After the day, Zhang Duo went to Wanbang Film and Television Company, and Sun Rui took the folder to report some of the company's situation to him. Finally, he said, "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Song and Mr. Jin invited you to go to the conference room at ten o'clock to discuss with you about Zhu Xian."

Zhang Duo nodded and said, "Go and print out two copies of the script of Jade Dynasty!"

Sun Rui took the USB flash drive in Zhang Duo's hand and turned out. Zhang Duo looked down at the documents. At ten o'clock, he took two scripts and got up into the conference room.

After sitting down, Zhang Duo distributed the script of "Zhu Xian" to Song Siwei and Jin Yutang and said, "Mr. Song and Mr. Jin, this is the script written by Wang Cheng in cooperation and took three months. Please have a look!"

Song Siwei and Jin Yutang naturally knew that Zhang Duo wanted to shoot Jade Dynasty for a long time. They did not object to the shooting of this film. What they objected to was the amount of investment, which was too huge.

Seeing that Zhang Duo could not be persuaded for a while, Song Siwei had to suggest that Zhang Duo write the script first to see how much investment he could attract before making a decision. But there is a bottom line in his mind, that is, Wanbang Film and Television invests up to 100 million, but no matter how much it is, he can't say anything.

Jin Yutang is a little excited about the 500 million productions and 3D effects described by Zhang Duo, but the risks brought by huge investment make him a little worried and dare not support Zhang Duo as straightforward as before.

In the conference room, it suddenly became extremely quiet, leaving only the sound of "brushing" pages turning, clear and rapid. Zhang Duo has been paying attention to Song Siwei's face and found that the other party was not happy.

Time passed minute by minute. Song Siwei only occasionally helped his gold glasses, which made Zhang Duo suddenly feel a little uncertain. After all, this is a script jointly created by him and Wang Cheng. Unlike the works of his previous life, he has experienced the test of time and market.

"Isn't it really possible? Can I only copy other people's things all my life? But after all, good books are limited, and there are only so many classic movies. What can I do after copying? I can't retire before I'm 30!" Zhang Duo thought silently in his heart.

Zhang Duo's heart began to rise and down, but when he inadvertently glanced at Jin Yutang, Zhang Duo's mood suddenly improved a lot.

At this moment, Jin Yutang has a pair of beautiful big eyes, which can shine exaggeratedly.

"This Jade Dynasty is so well written and enjoyable! Compared with the original novel, it's simply subversive!"

Because of his birth, when Jin Yutang watched Jade Dynasty, he had almost no sense of substitution. Others can find their own shadow from Zhang Xiaofan, but for Jin Yutang, he can also feel a little loneliness.

But this script is very different from the novel. The plot is compact and interlocking. The plot is ups and downs, and Zhang holds it.

"Okay, it's worthy of the book that took three months to polish. It's worthy of the masterpiece of the two holy hands in the literary world. It's really extraordinary."

"Well, Baguio's role has greatly increased, which can better reflect the tragedy of the "infatuation spell". When it comes to this period, she will definitely make a lot of tears."

"At the end, Zhang Xiaofan was so handsome that he was so relieved. The novel was written too depressing.

"Damn, this world war is so wonderful. If it can be filmed, it will definitely shock the world film world. This should be Wang Cheng's handwriting!"

Unlike Song Siwei's joy and anger, Jin Yutang's inner world and external expression are extremely rich, so he almost didn't open his mouth to praise.

Song Siwei closed the script and nodded and said, "It's a good script, according to the previous mode of operation. If it is shown in China, the box office will be between 400 million and 500 million, and the shooting cost can be increased to 150 million. But if the cost is raised to 500 million, it will take at least 1 billion at the box office to recover the cost. The risk is still too big.

Jin Yutang said, "I think I can try it. I've seen a 3D movie in the United States once, and the effect is really great. This gimmick can definitely attract many people!"

Song Siwei suddenly said, "3D gimmicks are indeed very attractive, but have you ever considered one thing, that is, the projection equipment. At present, there are only eight screens in the country that can play 3D movies, which are still prepared for American blockbusters. Do you think these eight screens alone can recover the cost?

Jin Yutang said, "We can also consider overseas markets!"

Song Siwei smiled and said, "There are absolutely few good domestic films that can be bought overseas. How can you completely count on the hope of returning to the overseas box office!"

When Zhang Duo heard this, it was like being poured with a bucket of cold water on his head, and most of his heart cooled in an instant. Yes, there are not many 3D projection equipment in domestic cinemas now. I shoot 3D movies, and there is always a place to show them!

Seeing Zhang Duo's mood fall in an instant, Song Siwei comforted him, "Aduo, don't be discouraged. It's not that Zhu Xian is not impossible to shoot, but the 3D version will take some time. Wait for the opportunity."

Zhang Duo was just depressed for a moment, and soon adjusted over. He said with a smile, "It's okay. It's okay. In this case, let's wait!"

However, I remember that when Hong Kong films fell in the past, there were two crazy people in the Hong Kong film industry, one to invite four movie emperors to film, and the other to build a city for a movie. Each film was prepared for many years before it was filmed. One of these two films is Infernal Affairs and the other is October Siege. And "October Siege" has been prepared for ten years.

Who can shoot that if you want to shoot that like Zhang Duo? Song Siwei also told Zhang Duo that if you don't make a 3D version, the movie can be turned on at any time.

After leaving the conference room, Zhang Duo dialed Wang Cheng's phone and said in a slightly low voice, "They said that the notebook is good, but the risk is too big. At present, there are not many 3D projection equipment in China, so I hope to wait.

Wang Cheng said on the phone, "Then wait. In the film industry, it is not uncommon to prepare a movie in two or three years, but it's strange that you want to shoot it. Wait!"

Zhang Duo subconsciously nodded, said hello, and then said, "Yes, Deer Tripod premiered on June 24. Come and have a look if you have nothing to do!"

Wang Cheng smiled and said, "Okay, anyway, there were no good movies during that time! You think others are still stupid and grab the schedule with you!"

Zhang Duo sighed and said, "Sometimes without an opponent, it's quite lonely!"

Wang Cheng laughed and said, "Forget it. Don't look lonely and seek defeat. Be careful one day when the boat caps in the ditch!" The two said a few words and hung up the phone.

Now that the plan of Jade Dynasty has been temporarily stranded, Zhang Duo has no work in Wanbang Film and Television for the time being. In the afternoon, I went to Wansheng Books to check the sales of my publishing media company and Ghost Blows Out the Light.

Since Ghost Blows Out the Light was serialized in the Songjiang Morning Post, the achievements can only be described as popular all over the country. Readers range from children from junior high school to 50 or 60 years old. It can be said that "but where there is well water, everyone can sing willow lyrics", which is very popular with grassroots people.

In Zhang Duo's opinion, the main reason why "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is popular is still a strong sense of substitution. After all, things like martial arts novels are too old, and martial arts are too far away for ordinary people.

And "Ghost Blows Out the Light" is not the case. When I first read it, I felt a little absurd. But if you think about it carefully, it may not be true. In addition, tomb robbery has been banned for thousands of years. In some remote rural areas, it is also common for villagers to dig out some cultural relics. Therefore, "Ghost Blows Out the Light" gives people the feeling that there is a real place and novelty.

It's a feeling that feels amazing after watching it, but when you think about it, it's likely to happen.

Zhang Duo entered Jiang Xiancheng's office, sat down on the sofa and said, "Uncle Jiang, long time no see. How are the books selling?"

Jiang Xiancheng smiled and got up from behind his desk and said, "Mr. Zhang, don't mention more. Now the four volumes have sold more than 10 million. The booksellers lined up to get the books, and some booksellers directly transferred the money to our account in order to get the books in advance.

Zhang Duo nodded with a smile and said, "Well, this is not bad."

Jiang Xiancheng said, "Mr. Zhang, in order to wait for the serialization of Songjiang Morning Post, you can only produce one book a month. Isn't it a little slow? If you have nothing to do, why don't you write another tomb robbery book while the iron is hot!"

Zhang Duo leaned against the sofa and said, "Uncle Jiang, you want to tire me to death. You don't urge me to draft like this!"

Jiang Xiancheng said, "Mr. Zhang, there is a reason why I said this. Your book is very popular. After all, it is a "grave robbery fever". In the past few months, there have been no more than ten grave robberies caused by "Ghost Blows Out the Light". If one day the General Administration thinks that your book has caused a bad social impact and imposes various restrictions on him, you will lose money.

When Zhang Duo heard this, his heart moved and felt that what Jiang Xiancheng said was not unreasonable. In the previous life, the General Administration would often * some entertainment restrictions to regulate the media market. The previous "anti-vulgar" movement also made him remember vividly, so that a "Things in the Ming Dynasty" that could have triggered the "Ming historical fever" did not have much impact.

If one day the "harmonious" tomb robbery works of the General Administration, "Tomb Robbery Notes" is in your stomach, wouldn't it be a loss?

The "Tomb Robbery Notes" series can be regarded as a masterpiece in the Chinese publishing industry in the past. It has long occupied the top of the domestic book sales list and has been enthusiastically sought after by millions of readers and praised. The third uncle of Nanpai is famous all over the world and ranks among Chinese super best-selling writers. The "Tomb Robbery Notes" series and "Ghost Blows Out the Light" jointly opened the "grave robbery era" in China's popular novel industry. Now that "Ghost Blows Out the Light", how can we lack "Tomb Robbery Notes"?

Thinking of this, Zhang Duo said to Jiang Xiancheng, "Anyway, I have nothing to do recently. Let's just open it and write another tomb robbery novel at the same time!"

Jiang Xiancheng was overjoyed and said, "I don't know the name of this book?"

Zhang Duo said, "Let's call it "Tomb Robbery Notes"!"