After hearing the news, Xu Jinglei was stunned for a long time.
You must know that since her movie "Dreams Come Realistic" hit the street, although she has appeared in several movies in recent years, including "Scarcity", "Report", and "Shinjuku Incident", her roles have not changed from her acting roles.
It's not heavy at all, it's more like a vase. This is seriously inconsistent with the talented woman character she is currently trying to create, and she also wants to make a turnaround.
Originally, she was very interested in the novel "Du Lala's Promotion" recommended to her by Zhang Baibai. On the one hand, as an urban-themed commercial film, the requirements for the director are not high; on the other hand, this is a rare film
A novel from a female perspective, with a proper heroine theme, is in line with her current positioning. What's more, as a best-selling novel, it has a broad reader base and is guaranteed to have enough box office.
I have to say that Xu Cairen's vision is very accurate. "Du Lala's Promotion" in the original time and space is indeed the only highlight moment in her career.
If it were another company, she might have some solutions, but for this Xinhao Media, Lao Xu suddenly found it difficult.
Without him, all her resources are in the so-called Beijing circle. Except for cooperation with Bona, Xinhao Media has almost no intersection with any so-called circles. She had heard before that Huayi Brothers wanted to participate in the project led by Xinhao Media
The spy-themed blockbuster "The Wind" turned out to be someone who didn't care at all.
What's more important is that Mr. San seems to be very optimistic about this company. Not only is he co-investing in "Crazy Racing", which will be released on National Day, but China Film, Bona and Xinhao Media also have a plan to support new directors.
As a result, it is obviously unrealistic to snatch the copyright of Du Lala from Xinhao Media. The only thing she can do is to cooperate. Although she is unwilling to do so, she also regrets that she was too procrastinating in the past.
, but the situation was stronger than her. After thinking about it, she could only dial Zhang Baibai's number.
On the one hand, this novel was originally recommended to her by Lao Zhang; on the other hand, among the people in her circle, only Zhang Baibai and He Xin had interacted with each other. They had previously collaborated on "Curiosity Killed the Cat", and Lao Zhang and Xin
Hao's other boss, Ning Hao, also has a good relationship.
"Lao Zhang, the film copyright of "Du Lala's Promotion" was robbed by Xinhao Media midway..."
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He Xin looked at Zhang Baibai speechlessly. He didn't expect that he had just won the film rights of "Du Lala's Promotion", and Lao Zhang came to visit, and he came to act as Xu Cairen's lobbyist.
He knows that Zhang Baibai has a good relationship with Lao Xu. After all, he collaborated with Lao Xu in his famous film "Love". But at the same time, he also has a good relationship with Lao Zhang, and they can definitely be called friends. Not only
It was because the two had collaborated on "Curiosity Killed the Cat" before. The main reason was that Lao Zhang and Ning Hao were also friends and would often sit down and get together.
Although Zhang Baibai wears glasses, has a beard, is very artistic, and looks like a university professor, in fact he has a wide range of contacts and is very easy to do. Probably because of this, he
He got along well with the Beijing circle, and then also had connections with the Hong Kong circle. He was born in a Chinese drama, and he often hung out with the Nortel gang.
It was through his matchmaking that Ning Hao's famous work "Stones" was able to get funding from Andy Lau's Asia Rising Star director.
"Director Zhang, let me tell you the truth, my girlfriend was interested in this story from the beginning. It's really difficult for you to tell me, Mr. Xu, that she wants to participate in this project."
Since they were friends, he didn't hide anything, he just told the truth.
Lao Zhang is very popular in the circle, and it is definitely not accidental. His ability to observe people's emotions is top-notch. When he saw He Xin's expression was troubled, he immediately said: "I understand. Xiao He, you don't have to be embarrassed. I'll look back at Lao Xu."
Explain it to her."
As he spoke, he changed the subject and took the initiative to change the subject: "Oh, by the way, how are the preparations for Haozi's new movie? This guy came back from the Northwest, and I haven't even met anyone yet."
"Oh, I'm still busy revising the script. I haven't been to the company for almost half a month. Hey, Director Zhang, I heard from him that he seems to be asking you to play a guest role in the film!"
Speaking of which, Zhang Baibai, like Ning Hao, also likes to make cameos in movies to play for tickets. It’s just that Ning Hao is used to leaving a small part in his works, while Zhang prefers to collaborate with peers.
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"Stop talking, I won't go to the northwest to eat sand. Is "The Wind" going to start filming soon?"
"Well, it's almost..."
While He Xin was chatting with Zhang Baibai, he was still thinking about it. Although he had won the film copyright of "Du Lala's Promotion", there was no clue about the script adaptation or even the future director.
.Although he had a deep impression of the original version in his memory, it was obviously impossible for Xu Cairen to participate again. Today, Zhang Baibai suddenly came to the door and said that Du Lala was the one he recommended to Xu Cairen in the first place. His heart suddenly moved.
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Xu Jinglei turned into a director that year, and her debut film "I Am Dad" won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Debut Film. Then she won the Saint Sebastian Award, one of the top twelve, for "A Letter from an Unknown Woman"
It won the Best Director Award at the Ann International Film Festival. On the surface, it seems to be quite successful, which is why it has the talented female character it has today.
But as Cheng Hao said before, the leading actor of "Dad and Me" is director Ye Daying, and the leading actor of "A Letter from a Strange Woman" is Jiang Wen, so it is inevitable that people will criticize them. Moreover, "A Letter from a Strange Woman" will be criticized.
The film "Letter" itself is full of distinct Jiang Wen style. However, Lu Chuan's "Looking for a Gun" was causing so much trouble at the time that the outside world rarely paid attention to this film.
And now Du Lala was recommended to Xu Jinglei by Zhang Baibai. Urban love themes were originally Zhang Baibai's specialty, and then the original version of "Du Lala's Promotion" is another drama that is very different from the novel's plot style.
Big, it only retains the concept of the workplace and greatly increases the drama of love, which seems to be exactly the same as Zhang Baibai's style.
After thinking about this, he suddenly asked: "Director Zhang, do you have any schedule from the second half of next year to the year after?"
Zhang Baibai was subconsciously startled by the topic he skipped, and said: "I don't have any plans at the moment. Is there anything you need my help with?"
"Well……"
He Xin was a little embarrassed to say it. After all, Zhang Baibai's purpose of coming today was to act as a lobbyist for Lao Xu.
After hesitating for a moment, he still said: "That's it, the copyright of "Du Lala's Promotion" has just been obtained, but the script is not yet available. I would like to ask you for a favor..."
Wise people don't need to speak too clearly.
"this……"
Zhang Baibai did not expect that He Xinhui would bring the topic back again. He was very optimistic about the best-selling novel "Du Lala's Promotion" from the beginning, otherwise he would not take the initiative to recommend it to Xu Jinglei.
The purpose of recommending Xu Jinglei to Xu Jinglei is very simple. Lao Xu is currently in the bottleneck period of his two identities as director and actor. He wants to continue a work that can prove himself again, so his first thought is Xu Jinglei instead of himself.
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What an enthusiastic person!
Zhang Baibai was shocked and immediately shook his head. He would definitely not make another friend unhappy just to help one friend, and in his mind, Lao Xu might be more important.
Sometimes a big head means a developed brain, and the reaction is quick. He then said with a sincere face: "Xiao He, it's not that I don't want to help. This is a female-themed work. To be honest, I am not very confident.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have recommended it to Xu Jinglei in the first place. Well, I suggest you find a female screenwriter... Oh, by the way, Teacher Xue Xiaolu from Nortel may be a good candidate."
"Xue Xiaolu?"
I still have an impression of the name He Xin. He is an associate professor in the Department of Literature at Nortel. He first co-wrote "Don't Talk to Strangers" with Jiang Wei, and later served as the director of the film "With You" with Director Chen.
Screenwriter. She is a relatively well-known female screenwriter with a literary bent in the industry.
"She has a good relationship with Jiang Wei and Diao Yinan. Of course, it might be more reliable for you to ask Jiang Wei to help you introduce her."