Chapter 281: Identity in the entertainment industry

After Ye Ming finished filming the last scene and left, Li Yu glanced at the direction where Ye Ming disappeared and said, "This guy is not a peaceful person."

As a director, he likes people who are obedient. Therefore, a non-obedient actor like Ye Ming is not very popular with the director.

However, it is said that Ye Ming is a very capable actor. Sometimes he has a sudden flash of inspiration, which really makes Li Yu admire him. For example, Zhang Ziyi can think of such ideas as riding a horse. It proves that Ye Ming is always making movies with great concentration.

Zhou Runfa stood aside with a smile and said: "Only those who are restless can achieve great achievements. Cheng Long, Zhou Xingchi, who is the peaceful person? And Hua Zai, this guy clearly said that he is not a business material, but It happened that he wanted to go into business and make movies, but he was beaten to death. Ye Ming is also a person like this. Even if the government allows foreign investment to enter the theater chain, it is something that ordinary people can afford. ? However, our film industry does need restless people like this.

However, Ye Ming cannot be said to be completely disobedient. He just said that he has his own persistence. You said that he would not be allowed to take on other movies and TV shows before filming "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Didn't he agree in the same way? And they do very well, can endure loneliness, and enjoy glory. Only people like this can join the entertainment industry. "Li Yuxiao took out a book and gave it to him and said hehe: "Although this guy said he didn't take any movies or TV shows, he was not idle in the meantime. You can read this book. It's quite a good book. book. "

Zhou Runfa curiously took the book and asked where [those things about the Ming Dynasty] are now.

Then he said doubtfully: "Why are you reading this kind of book? It doesn't seem to be in line with your style. I thought you were reading books on film theory, philosophy or something like that?"

Li Yu smiled and said: "Because this book was recommended to me by Zhang Yimou, and Lao Zhang specially sent it to me. I took a closer look at it to save Lao Zhang's face. Sure enough, this guy Lao Zhang Recommended, it's a pretty good book, I recommend you read it, it's quite interesting." The book recommended by Zhang Yimou?

This also aroused Zhou Runfa's interest. He read the beginning and immediately became happy: "Yes, this is the first time I have seen such a writing technique, but what does this book have to do with Director Zhang? Is it worthy of his recommendation to you?"

Zhang Yimou's movie "Red Sorghum" is adapted from Mo Yan's novel, but this does not mean that Zhang Yimou is a member of the literary circle. It is strange that a great director like Zhang Yimou specifically recommends a historical book like this to Li Yu.

Li Yu looked at the direction Ye Mingyuan was going and said, "Actually, this book was written by Ye Ming. Where Is Now is Ye Ming's pen name. And maybe you should have heard of Ye Ming's first book [The Biography of Wukong]. , also written by Ye Ming."

[The Legend of Wukong] It is quite famous in Hong Kong City, maybe. Zhou Runfa has not seen it, but. There are so many people who have read this book, and there are many people around him who have read this book.

Therefore, I also know this book.

But then Zhou Runfa suddenly realized and said: "Where is Ye Ming today? This guy actually said that he published a book quietly. It's interesting. He still has time to publish a book while making a movie. This is not easy."

Li Yu was also very impressed and said: "Actually, I just admire this guy. When he was not filming, he found a publishing house to cooperate with him, published at his own expense, and marketed by himself. Mao Ni knew that his sales volume in the past three months was How much? 1.2 million."

This is the sales volume in the Mainland. It is said that Ming Pao Group and Taiwan's Huang Guan Publishing House have taken a liking to this book. It is estimated that the traditional Chinese version will be available soon. "

During the break of filming, he also got a book by himself, which surprised Zhou Runfa greatly. Looking at "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" and thinking about the sales of Ye Ming's book, Zhou Runfa couldn't help but take a breath. Liangqi: "One and two million copies. After excluding the cost and the split with the publishing company, Ye Ming made a lot of money, right?"

Li Yu nodded at this time and said: "It was self-published. No one thought that this book would be so popular. Therefore, it is estimated that Ye Ming can get more than 10 million in profits. When he formed the crew, his company was in trouble because of the theater chain." We don’t have much money, so now we can officially start work. Even Zhang Yimou is very envious of this guy. I sold the movie to him, but I also hope that he can hype the movie in China."

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was sold to Ye Ming. I don't know whether this is a blessing or a curse. However, for the time being, it seems that part of the investment can be recovered, which is considered a pretty good business. Beijing Brilliant Film and Television, at this time, Ye Ming summoned Sister Fang Fang, Xu Zheng, Huang Bo, Tang Wei and others to discuss the issue of [Bright Sword]. At this time, Ye Ming glanced at Du Liang and said: "The script has changed. So, if we start shooting right away, does that mean we can keep up?"

In this regard, Du Liang is quite professional. He swore to guarantee: "There is no problem with this. The script will be finished soon. There will be no problem even if we start shooting tomorrow. Unfortunately, we can only change half of the script."

Ye Ming said thoughtfully: "Half of it is good, and everything has been changed. Tell me, does anyone in China dare to take pictures of your book?"

In one sentence, Du Liang was blocked back. Yes, at the end of the novel Liang Jian, Li Yunlong finally said that he committed suicide during a special period. Even if this plot was changed, no one in China would dare to film it. , it was also the fate of being banned even if I filmed it.

Then, Ye Ming took out a list and said: "Since the company is making the film, naturally people from our company will be given priority. I have a list here of roles that I think are more suitable for you. When you go back, follow your own rules." Think about the character carefully, and if there are no problems, then it’s settled.”

Ye Ming's list was made based on the personalities of American and Russian actors. I can't say it's necessarily accurate, but at least it's more suitable for the actors.

As for Xu Zheng, Huang Bo and the others, this was a test from the boss, and they themselves were quite clear about it. Therefore, after getting the roles, they went back separately. Ye Ming looked at Sister Fang and finally asked: "How is the company's funds now? Is it enough to support the filming of a TV series?"

This issue was the key, and he would not say it in front of everyone. However, since Sister Fang Fang was left alone, Ye Ming naturally said that he wanted to know the real situation.

Sister Fang Fang looked at the record and said: "Five million eight hundred and thirty thousand, this is all the working capital. This is your record, and the sales share of [The Legend of Wukong]. Leave a reserve fund of two million, The remaining amount is just over three million.

However, the profits from what you asked me to do during the Spring Festival have not yet arrived, but it will be soon, a week at most. However, for the TV series we filmed this time, we were walking a tightrope, and I didn’t feel very good about it. Well, if it fails, our company will immediately fall into financial crisis. "

Ye Ming said with great certainty: "Don't worry, I will do it only when I am sure. If the bill is settled over there, how much money should there be?"

Sister Fang Fang thought for a while and said: "If all the books are paid off, then we will have more than 13 million yuan, enough to support a TV series. Now there are eight publishing houses that want to negotiate with us [Those in the Ming Dynasty] Regarding the publication of the second book of "Things", I wonder, boss, what do you mean?"

Ye Ming gave Sister Fang Fang a book manuscript during the Spring Festival, which was the first episode of "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty", and gave Sister Fang a plan to publish and ship the book at her own expense. In fact, Sister Fang originally thought that it would be better to cooperate with publishing, but Ye Ming was too short of money, so she wanted to make a profit from this matter.

Sure enough, "Those Things in the Ming Dynasty" did not disappoint Ye Ming. His unique writing techniques had a huge impact on the domestic literary world, just like a depth bomb dropped on a calm lake.

Ye Ming pondered for a moment and said: "The second book? Let's talk about it next year. One book a year. This way, I won't be filming. After all, my major is filming. Since money is not an issue, then you can start preparing to start the film." .

I will visit Han Shanping tomorrow to discuss the issues of this TV series. "

The third master's office has also begun to evolve in the direction of a scholar. After all, he is a person who wants to be a leader. Even if it is just to decorate the appearance, he must have the Four Books and the Five Classics, and he must pretend to be one no matter what. He has the appearance of an elegant and cultural person.

Han Shanping looked at Ye Ming with great interest and said, "You kid, you like to go off the beaten path. Some of the TV series produced by your company have unfair names. This makes me embarrassed."

Ye Ming looked at the cunning Han Shanping and said unambiguously: "Third Master, if you ask, can the film studio make this TV series? I guess no director would make such a mistake. Of course, The problem of the unjustified name will not be a problem if it is a joint production.

Mr. San, no one else can tell you who you are as a producer. Moreover, if the troops can be used to assist in the filming of this scene, then there will be no problem. "

Han Shanping is also very optimistic about this TV series. This is a TV series that takes an eccentric approach. However, if it is filmed, the impact will be very large.

At that moment, Han Shanping thought for a while and said: "There is no problem with your proposal, but your identity is a bit criticized. You are not a member of the country. It is impossible to film with the army. If you are People from the Department of Humanities and Arts, the General Administration, or the National Theater, etc., are all public entities, so if we help each other, there will be no problem."

This statement hits the nail on the head. The key is identity. No matter how you say it, Ye Ming does not have a public position. Therefore, some things are not easy to handle.

Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "A first-class actor needs a title, right?" Han Shanping said with a smile: "It doesn't have to be an actor, a singer, or a screenwriter. Anyway, as long as you have an identity, there is no problem. Rules, this These are the rules of our industry, and everyone must abide by them.” (To be continued)