Chapter 1462 Chapter 1464【Huanzhugege】
In October, Zhang Yimou went to the Venice Film Festival with his new film "If You Have Something to Say".
?However, this movie did not win the recognition of the Golden Lion Award, which made Zhang Yimou somewhat disappointed.
? It was Qu Ying’s appearance on the red carpet that attracted a lot of attention, and she was favored by many fashion brands in the future. It can also be regarded as losing something in the east and gaining something in the mulberry tree.
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In November, Xiang Nan prepared a new script for Zhao Baogang and told him to hurry up and film it.
Zhao Baogang took it and took a look, but was a little surprised.
Because this is a costume drama, it tells the story of Xiao Yanzi, a civilian girl, and Xia Ziwei, the daughter of Qianlong, who accidentally exchanged identities and entered the Forbidden City to fight.
To be honest, the story is a bit absurd.
?It’s just that at that time, the mainland’s historical dramas were more influenced by Hong Kong and Taiwan. The drama was more dramatic than historical facts, and it was more popular with the audience.
?For example, "The Kingdoms of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty" was filmed strictly in accordance with historical records and research, and its ratings were very average. It is completely inferior to the drama "Kangxi''s Private Interview in Private Clothes".
Therefore, it is not surprising that Xiang Nan chose to joke about history. After all, private capital’s interests come first.
?Moreover, as he continued reading, he discovered that this script was actually an idol drama dressed in ancient costumes.
Xiao Yanzi, Xia Ziwei, Jin Suo, Fifth Brother, Erkang, Erjie... You love me, I love him, he loves you, laughing and joking, fighting, breaking up and getting back together, which is no different from modern idol dramas.
“Boss, is a costume idol drama okay?” Zhao Baogang was a little unsure.
"Why not? "A Play on Qianlong", to put it bluntly, isn''t it just a costume anti-corruption drama? Why is it so popular?" Xiang Nan waved his hand and smiled, "Actually, it doesn''t matter whether it''s costume or not, the key is the core. As long as the core adapts to it Times have changed, so no matter what skin you wear, you will be welcomed.”
In Disney’s princess movies, in the earliest days, the princesses were saved by princes. With the rise of the feminist movement in the 1970s and 1980s, Disney''s princess movies also followed the development of the times. Princesses no longer wait for princes, but take the initiative to pursue happiness.
In the new century, it has developed into a princess rescuing the prince. Even the princess no longer needs the prince, but is beautiful on her own.
?It is precisely because its core continues to adapt to the changes of the times that even though the stories of princesses and princes are outdated, these Disney movies are still popular.
After hearing this, Zhao Baogang couldn''t help but be inspired and sighed that this could still be done.
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“The My Fair Princess is a costume idol drama with a lively and funny style, so the actors must be chosen well.” Xiang Nan told Zhao Baogang, “Also, try to pick some new faces.”
Zhao Baogang nodded after hearing this.
Subsequently, he followed Xiang Nan''s instructions and began to select actors.
Since Xiang Nan said he wanted new faces, Zhao Baogang did not use people like Xu Jinglei and Li Anpeng, but chose among newcomers from the film and television school.
And soon, he had a good candidate.
?Little Yanzi, he chose Qin Hailu, who was in the drama.
On the one hand, her appearance is very distinctive and recognizable; on the other hand, she has learned Dao Ma Dan before. And Xiao Yanzi has a lot of fighting scenes in the play. If you choose Qin Hailu, there will be no problem in this aspect.
Xia Ziwei, he chose Jiang Qinqin.
??Jiang Qinqin is very beautiful, gentle and charming, and has a graceful temperament. She is just right to play the role of Xia Ziwei, the lady of the family.
As for the golden lock, he chose Jin Qiaoqiao. Jin Qiaoqiao is also very beautiful, but her temperament is not as charming as Jiang Qinqin.
?The fifth elder brother is played by Huang Xiaoxuan, Er Kang is played by Guo Xiaodong, and Er Jie is played by Zu Feng.
The three of them are all students recommended by Beijing Film Academy, with good acting skills and spirituality. Zhao Baogang saw it in person and thought it was very good.
Seeing this list of actors, Xiang Nan is quite satisfied.
Though he knew it would have been more successful using the original cast. But he didn''t want to use the original version, and the current version was pretty good.
?Seeing that Xiang Nan had no problem, Zhao Baogang immediately started planning the filming.
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In the same month, Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie returned from the south and defected to Xiang Nan.
After filming "Prime Minister Liu Luo Guo", Zhang Guoli truly became a household name, with constant film appointments.
As for the South, because of its earlier reform and opening up, it has moved faster in all aspects. Private film and television companies were established as early as the early 1990s.
After Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie became famous, they went to the south to develop for a few years and filmed some TV series and movies. But to be honest, although I made a little money, it didn’t have much impact.
Mainly because China’s cultural center is in the north. Moreover, the spread of popularity in the entertainment industry has always been top-down.
?For example, Zhao Benshan was once again popular in the Northeast, but nationwide, he was still unknown. Once he landed on CCTV, he immediately became a famous comedian all over the country.
?Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie were filming in the south, and the movies and TV series they produced could only have a small impact. Therefore, their popularity has declined instead of rising. In the past two years, they have almost disappeared.
Comparatively, Li Baotian, who filmed "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" with them, is now a first-line movie star in the mainland. "Ju Dou", "Shake, Shake, Shake to Grandma''s Bridge", and "Speak Well" were all collaborations with Zhang Yimou.
Therefore, the two of them woke up in time, resolutely put aside their careers and connections in the south, and chose to return to the capital for development. As for Xiang Nan''s Qilin Pictures, because of its rapid development in the past two years, it can be said to be the leader of private film and television companies in the mainland.
Coupled with their previous connections, the two of them came to seek refuge.
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Xiang Nan naturally welcomed Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie''s surrender with both hands.
In real life, Zhang Guoli is a small giant in the TV drama industry. "Kangxi Private Interview", "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan", "Scent of Locust Flowers in May", "Legend of Liulichang", "Golden Wedding", "Brothers"... His masterpieces are countless.
?So he accepted them happily, "You should have come here a long time ago, why are you running blindly to the south. The capital is the cultural center."
"Yes, you are absolutely right." Deng Jie said with a smile, "We are just stupid. It is really stupid for us to run out while you are here."
Zhang Guoli also nodded. The so-called leaning against a big tree makes it easier to enjoy the shade. They originally had a big tree, but they ran out and ended up getting wet.
"Okay, that''s it. You guys rest for two days, and I''ll arrange a show for you right away." Xiang Nan nodded.
When they heard this, both of them were very happy.
Xiang Nan then took out the script of "The Legend of Liulichang" and gave it to Zhang Guoli and Ouyang Fenqiang to direct together.
Ouyang Fenqiang has been studying with Zhang Yimou since he graduated from university. He has participated in many of Zhang Yimou''s works. After so many years of experience, he has long since lost his innocence and youthfulness, and has become mature.
This "Legend of Liulichang" is the first drama he directed. If the response is good, Xiang Nan is ready to promote him to the official position of director.
(End of this chapter)