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.
However, Qu Ying's appearance on the red carpet still attracted a lot of attention to her, and she has been 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 folk girl, and Xia Ziwei, the daughter of Qianlong, who accidentally exchanged identities and entered the Forbidden City to become a princess.
To be honest, the story is a bit absurd.
It's just that at that time, the mainland's historical dramas were greatly influenced by Hong Kong and Taiwan. The dramas were more dramatic than historical facts, and they were 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 play with history. After all, private capital’s interests come first.
Moreover, as he continued reading, he discovered that this script was actually an idol drama in ancient costume.
Xiao Yanzi, Xia Ziwei, Jin Suo, Fifth Brother, Erkang, Erjie... You love me, I love him, he loves you, laughing and joking, playing around, breaking up and getting back together, which is no different from modern idol dramas .
"Boss, can a costume idol drama be okay?" Zhao Baogang asked, feeling 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 the earliest Disney princess movies, 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.
By 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 changes in 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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"'Huan Zhuge Ge' 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 choose some new faces."
Zhao Baogang nodded after hearing this.
Then, 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.
Xiao Yanzi, he chose Qin Hailu, who was in the drama.
On the one hand, she looks very distinctive and recognizable; on the other hand, she has learned Daoma 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.
Although 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 Luoguo", Zhang Guoli truly became a household name, and he had constant film appointments.
In the South, because of its early 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, who was popular in the Northeast back then, was still unknown nationwide. 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 fell instead of rising. They have almost disappeared in the past two years.
In comparison, 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.
In addition, they had a connection before, so 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 in Private", "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan", "The Fragrance of Locust Flowers in May", "The Legend of Liulichang", "Golden Wedding", "Brothers and Brothers"... His masterpieces are countless.
So he happily accepted them, "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. We are really stupid 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 got 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, they 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.
After Ouyang Fenqiang graduated from university, he has been studying with Zhang Yimou. 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.
