"Commercial film?"
"Superhero type?"
"Xianyu really likes to get involved in all kinds of movies. I thought he was going to continue making comedies, but he turned around and made a suspense drama. I thought he would continue to play extreme reversals, but he made a feature film..."
"Maybe he likes to challenge himself?"
"I didn't expect that Xianyu would actually make a commercial film this time. Maybe he wants to pursue higher box office. Although the themes he shot before did well at the box office, it is too difficult to make further progress."
"… "
Lao Zhou took the script of "Spider-Man" to the film department. After reading the script, everyone started a discussion in the form of a meeting. Generally speaking, the atmosphere was pretty good. Because of Xianyu's consecutive successes, the film department had great confidence in Xianyu.
"By the way."
The senior executive on Lao Zhou's right laughed and said, "Xianyu's movies actually all have certain commercial attributes. Even Hachiko is not an orthodox art film. It's just that he chose a relatively pure commercial film route this time, which surprised everyone."
“Back to the movie itself.”
Lao Zhou knocked on the table and said, "I think it's worth doing. The rhythm of this movie is very good. The rescue and persistence of ordinary people near the end is also very touching. In addition, the character has an origin-like growth line, which is something that many superhero movies ignore."
"After all, it's the envy of fish."
The senior executive in the back row smiled and said, "Actually, I don't agree that Spider-Man is a purely commercial film. Even if it is a commercial film, it will not completely give up some profound things. This line in the movie still touched me, 'With great power comes great responsibility'. This is actually something that other superhero movies don't mention."
“It’s about investing…”
"I'm afraid it will exceed 100 million..."
"There are a few superhero movies that have an investment of less than 100 million yuan. If you want to make good special effects, you have to spend money. I think an investment of over 100 million yuan is the basis for a successful movie. If the superhero scenes are not exciting, then no matter how good the plot is, it will be useless."
"… "
Investments exceeding 100 million are actually very common in the Blue Star Film Market. This is why everyone was so shocked by the success of Xianyu’s movies in the past. How is it that this person can leverage a box office market of 1 billion or even 2 billion with only a cost of tens of millions every time
Is it so easy to make a big profit with a small investment
This time, Xianyu finally did not try to simply bet small on big investment. This is the normal treatment for filming a movie. If even superhero movies require an investment of tens of millions, everyone should continue to question it, even if Xianyu has succeeded several times.
“But you still have to be steady.”
Someone said: "The cost should be made on a scale of 100 million. Any more would be risky. Superhero movies are too distinctive. If they become popular, the box office can reach billions. If they flop, it won't even make a splash."
Everyone nodded.
After this meeting, consensus was reached on many things, and Spider-Man quickly entered the project establishment mode. Lao Zhou then found Lin Yuan with the results of the meeting and briefly explained the situation.
…
Lin Yuan now has a deep understanding of movies. When he learned that the investment in "Spider-Man" was about 100 million, he felt that it was quite appropriate, although this investment was still relatively low among superhero movies.
But there are also differences.
When Lao Zhou learned that Lin Yuan was going to use a newcomer to play Spider-Man, he couldn't help but ask with some embarrassment: "There are young and famous actors in the company, why do you have to use a prospective graduate of the acting department?"
"Jian Yi is my good buddy."
Lin Yuan answered in a matter-of-fact tone.
Old Zhou was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then he smiled bitterly. This was really a very Lin Yuan-like answer. He could only sigh and said, "Then we need to work harder on the supporting cast. Also, your friend needs to sign Xing Mang."
"Um."
Lin Yuan had no objection.
It is impossible for Star to promote other companies' talents for nothing. It is not reasonable to not use one of its own family members as the leading actor in a movie with a 100 million yuan investment. Besides, Jian Yi will definitely not refuse to join Star.
"The contract should be better."
Lin Yuan helps his friends get benefits.
Lao Zhou nodded: "I'll take care of this. Since you said that he is your good buddy, the artist department will definitely relax. Directors and producers, etc., will you still use your previous team?"
"Um."
In a crew with screenwriters as the core, Lin Yuan is the soul of the movie. He is even more extreme than other core screenwriters. He even designed the shots in the movie in advance. These are all additional projects after the system provides the script. With Lin Yuan's exquisite painting skills, he can directly restore any picture he needs, and even saves countless verbal explanations. Director Yi Chenggong may not have any groundbreaking thinking and cannot help Lin Yuan with his creation, but his skill in copying is pretty good.
In a sense.
Lin Yuan is the director and screenwriter.
Yi Chenggong has collaborated with Lin Yuan so many times and has figured out Lin Yuan's pattern. He is the executor of Lin Yuan's intentions. Unless there are some particularly brilliant ideas in his mind, he will not have any creative conflicts with Lin Yuan.
Farewell Lao Zhou.
Lin Yuan called Jian Yi and said, "The new movie has been confirmed. You are the male lead. It's a superhero movie. I will send you the script now. You can study it first. Also, you need to come to my place and sign an artist contract with Xing Mang."
"ah?"
Jian Yi on the other end of the phone was obviously stunned: "I definitely have no objection to you joining Xing Mang, but didn't you say last night that you hadn't decided what to shoot for the new movie? How come you have a script today?"
“Inspiration came.”
"You're so flirty."
Jian Yi didn't say anything to thank him.
The relationship between him, Lin Yuan and Xia Fan has been closely connected since childhood. Saying too much at this time will only seem pretentious. Doesn't he want to play the leading male role
I dream about it!
But he would not use this feeling to force Lin Yuan to make such a decision. Now Lin Yuan has fed the food to his mouth. If he says anything more, it will be a disappointment to Lin Yuan. The best reward is for him to shoot well and cherish the opportunity Lin Yuan has given him.
"That's it for now."
Lin Yuan hung up the phone.
Turning on the computer, Lin Yuan began to search the Internet for some popular superhero movies. This was a homework he had to do. He always had to see how others made them and it would be best if he could summarize something.
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ps: There are too many Marvel movies, so you don’t have to worry about the plot directly entering the Marvel line. The attributes of orthodox superheroes are too similar, and they are basically carved out of a template. It’s hard to film the protagonists. In the future, we have to film the most special characters, and it may even be the story of a big villain. I believe you have guessed who it is.