There is another reason for choosing Journey to the West:
The IP of Journey to the West is too big!
It was so big that many filmmakers only focused on the Monkey King Sun Wukong, and filmed countless versions of the monkey over and over again, almost plucking out all the 84,000 hairs on the monkey.
Not to mention eighty-four thousand.
I'm afraid that even if the three life-saving hairs that Guanyin Bodhisattva gave to Sun Wukong were added together, they would not be enough for that group of people to pluck.
Yet, the audience still buys it.
This also indirectly illustrates the influence of monkeys.
People just never get tired of watching it.
If this thing didn't really make money, why would we bother competing with monkeys every year
It's ok now.
There is no "Journey to the West" on Blue Planet.
There are so many monkey hairs, enough for Lin Yuan to pluck them slowly.
The prerequisite is that Lin Yuan wants to increase the influence of "Journey to the West".
This is bound to be a huge project.
Fortunately, there is Starlight behind Lin Yuan.
If we want to increase the influence of "Journey to the West", we need to make TV series and cartoons in the Journey to the West series, and all of these require the support of entertainment companies.
Make up your mind.
Lin Yuan spent a huge amount of money to customize "Journey to the West" from the system!
Lin Yuan no longer had the heart to mention the specific price.
Anyway, it's ridiculously expensive.
As a result, when Lin Yuan got the novel, he was surprised to find that the system actually arranged two versions for him -
One is the original version of "Journey to the West".
One is a modern version of "Journey to the West".
Lin Yuan felt that the money was well spent.
Of the two versions, the classical version has more charm and a stronger cultural heritage; while the modern version is smoother to read, has a stronger story, and is easier for ordinary people to relate to.
I have to say.
The system (reader) arrangement is still very thoughtful.
It would be almost impossible to make everyone like the original "Journey to the West" if it was directly released, because the reading threshold is a bit high, and not everyone has sufficient attainments in ancient Chinese to fully appreciate its charm.
In comparison.
The modern version of the text is more in line with everyone's reading habits.
Moreover, the so-called modern version still has a classical writing style, so it is comfortable to read, and has a bit of the feeling of traditional fantasy novels. The dialogues in it are also ancient in style, as if a proper balance has been found between the original work and modern novels.
There are also some adaptations involved.
Added some later generations' interpretations of Journey to the West.
Therefore, the story of the entire novel is strengthened and enhanced.
For example, when Lin Yuan read the modern popular version of the opening scene where Sun Wukong makes trouble in Heaven, he found it very enjoyable.
“Write both versions.”
Anyway, "Journey to the West" is not very long, with the entire text only having about 800,000 to 900,000 words.
The total cost of writing both versions was less than two million.
For an author like Lin Yuan who types at eagle speed, this is not difficult.
I have made up my mind.
Lin Yuan started typing.
He did not focus on one book, but wrote two volumes in parallel.
Write the first chapter of the classical original first, and then write the first chapter of the modern version.
While writing in this way, Lin Yuan had a wonderful feeling, as if his understanding of Journey to the West was deepened.
…
While writing "Journey to the West", Lin Yuan also took the time to come up with a new script.
This is a script prepared for easy success.
Yi Chenggong has a strong ability in script execution. As long as the shot difficulty is not high, he can realize the intention of Lin Yuan's script very well.
so…
The script that Lin Yuan finally prepared for Yi Chenggong was called: "The Truman Show"!
This is a movie with a low investment but absolutely explosive creativity—
The protagonist of the film is called Truman.
Since he was born, he has become the protagonist of a popular variety show.
Countless viewers watched his "life".
Everything that happened around him was fake.
All his relatives and friends are actors.
But he himself knew nothing about it.
Truman's life was clearly arranged by the script of the variety show director.
The turning point of the story is that Truman wants to go out and explore the world, which is bound to break free from the control of the program crew over his life.
People around him were trying to stop him.
And he also found something wrong in the midst of everyone's attempts to stop him...
In terms of the excellence of the script alone, this movie is not inferior to "Life of Pi"!
Lin Yuan believed that with Yi Chenggong's ability to execute successfully, it would not be difficult to control this film.
The similarity between these two movies is that they are both art films.
It is true that making commercial films is more profitable.
The Spider-Man, which has already been taken off the shelves, has reaped a lot of benefits.
But when it comes to gaining reputation points, art films are more powerful, so Lin Yuan prepared two art films in one go.
After these two movies are released, Lin Yuan will consider continuing to shoot commercial films.
We need to make money and gain reputation at the same time, and we need to do both well.
After handing the completed script to Yi Chenggong, Lin Yuan no longer cared about the follow-up matters.
He came to the program team of "Our Song".
Lin Yuan didn't have to compete today, so he only appeared in the draw at the end of the show, just to make a cameo appearance.
but…
When Lin Yuan appeared on the live broadcast screen, the program group's comments suddenly became lively:
"Fish Daddy is here!"
"Hurry up and hold down Wei Haoyun!"
"We must not let Xianyu and Wei Haoyun team up in the next game!"
"These two together are a nightmare for the ears!"
“No square dancing, and no Good Luck!”
"Anyone can cooperate with Yu Die, except Wei Haoyun!"
"A kind-hearted songwriter will come and take Wei's good luck away!"
"… "
The camera focused on Wei Haoyun's face.
Wei Haoyun's face was full of eagerness to try.
Lin Yuan's expression was as calm as ever.
Then.
The composers took turns drawing lots.
When it was Xianyu's turn, countless viewers in front of the screen subconsciously held their breath—
I hope it doesn’t happen again to Wei Haoyun!
finally.
Lin Yuan drew the lot.
For a moment, all the singers looked at the card in Lin Yuan's hand.
at the same time.
The audience also widened their eyes.
Under the gazes of countless people, Lin Yuan showed the name on the card.
"Ah, this..."
The audience was stunned.
The singers were also stunned.
Even the composers had strange expressions on their faces.
It wasn’t because Xianyu drew Wei Haoyun. He didn’t draw Wei Haoyun again this time. The person he drew was—
Fei Yang!
Feige King!
A few seconds later, the scene and the live broadcast room were boiling at the same time, and many people burst out laughing:
"Isn't this a coincidence?"
"What kind of divine cooperation is this!"
"Dad Yu drew the second place for eternity!"
"The person who made Fei Yang the runner-up for so many times is going to cooperate with Fei Yang!"
“22222222!!!”
"Are you sure this crappy show doesn't have a script?"
"Even if there is a script, I will accept it. This arrangement is amazing!"
"I fantasize about this scene every time I draw lots, and today my dream came true!"
"… "
Fei Yang has always been the runner-up thanks to Xianyu.
Including the previous "Masked Singer", Fei Yang also lost to Lanling King Xianyu as the Overlord.
And now.
The eternal runner-up is actually going to cooperate with Xianyu!
How fresh!
Great to hear!
Great news!
At this time, the camera hit Fei Yang's face.
Fei Yang was stunned at this moment, and the audience could feel the confusion and dullness in his eyes through the screen...
No one knows what Fei Yang is thinking at this moment.
But Fei Yang's confused look has already made the audience extremely excited:
This combination is so interesting!
It was Xianyu who continued to take first place, and took away the label that he had given Fei Yang for the eternal second place, and it took the person who tied the bell to untie it;
Or will Fei Yang continue to take second place and prove with his strength how strong the will of “number two” is