China Entertainment 2000

Chapter 53 "Eight Dragons"

On the light snow day of November 11, it really snowed in the capital.

The weather is freezing, and the filming of the first 20 episodes of "Wulin Gaiden" has also come to an end.

Jia Xiaozhi, the purchaser of China Television, finally arrived at Feilong Film and Television City after repeated delays.

"I went back to the United States and was delayed."

Jiang Liu held Jia Xiaozhi's hand and said with a generous smile: "It doesn't matter, it's just the right time. The first 20 episodes of "Wulin Gaiden" are basically completed. We can see the finished film in a few days."

He was actually worried that Jia Xiaozhi would let go. After all, the contract of intention was not very restrictive. There would be no psychological burden for the other party to break the contract, but it would frustrate Director Yao and the crew.

Fortunately, Jia Xiaozhi and China Television still have some conscience and a spirit of contract.

"'Tongfu Inn', this inn is the main setting of the script?"

Jiang Liu nodded: "Yes, go in and take a look. There is a brazier inside to keep it warm."

After entering the Tongfu Inn, Jia Xiaozhi no longer allowed himself to be led by Jiang Liu. He took the initiative to take a look at the props, chatted with the actors, and personally played back multiple shots on the monitor.

Jiang Liu looked at this scene, and a word suddenly popped into his mind - rigorous.

A sentence jumps out - there is no such thing as a free lunch.

"Mr. Jiang, "Wulin Gaiden" is generally good in terms of the crew environment, props, and shooting materials. It is better than many domestic crews."

Before Jiang Liu could speak, Jia Xiaozhi said with a smile: "Mr. Jiang may think that I am making a fuss out of a molehill. A TV series worth 2000 US dollars per episode is nothing to take seriously."

"In fact, this is not the case. China Television and I have always believed that only the crew that really pays attention to details and takes care of them can produce good dramas."

"Of course, "Wulin Gaiden" still has the final content review."

"After the content review is passed, our contract can be officially signed. Mr. Jiang, please don't find it too complicated. After all, Huaxia TV's audience is targeting Chinese Americans and overseas Chinese."

The cannibal is soft-spoken and the taker is short-handed. At this moment, Jiang Liu could only say: "Understand each other, let's stay for lunch."

Jia Xiaozhi did not refuse. After watching the on-site shooting for a while, he once again said to Jiang Liu who was resting: "I visited Director Jiang's crew today, and I feel more and more that Mr. Jiang is someone who does great things."

Jiang Liu frowned and said, "The big deal is to adapt Jin Gu's novel into a TV series?"

The last time he was at the Golden Eagle TV Festival, he was indeed beguiled by Jia Xiaozhi to want to film a Jin Yong drama.

Jin Yong dramas can indeed be filmed. There is a huge domestic market and many people love to watch Jin Yong dramas.

But after Xing Aina understood the copyright fees, Jiang Liu took the initiative to give up his thoughts.

The three-year adaptation rights for "Dragon" require 500 million, but I can't afford it.

Even if you bite the bullet and buy the adaptation rights, Yixin will have to prepare a production fee of about 3000 million. This amount of money is an astronomical figure for Yixin now.

With so much money and Jiangliu, Yixin can prepare many small but excellent TV series and make a lot of money.

"Yes, I am basically sure that Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will hit the Oscars when I return to the United States. Even if "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" wins the [Best Foreign Language Film], Mr. Jiang will think about what will happen in the domestic film and television industry. Phenomenon."

Jia Xiaozhi is good at teaching.

Jiang Liu nodded and said, "I can think of it, but I have no money. I can't even afford the copyright of "Dragon Babu". It's useless to talk about how old I am."

"What if China Television helps you win the copyright?"

"What do you mean?"

"China Television has maintained a close cooperative relationship with many writers from Hong Kong and Taiwan, Jin Yong and Xi Juan. If Yi Xin is interested in filming "Dragon Movie", there are many ways to obtain the copyright in a roundabout way."

Jiang Liu narrowed his eyes and asked, "What about?"

"China TV helped Yixin buy the copyright, and Yixin signed a loan contract with China TV."

"The copyright of "Dragon Movie" should be in the hands of China Television, right?" Jiang Liu told the truth. "It doesn't count. Huaxia TV is operating it on behalf of us, and the real copyright is still in the hands of Jin Yong."

Jiang Liu was secretly shocked and sighed, after all, it was an American TV station that realized the importance of the novel IP, that is, the content so early.

"I have to think about it and reply to you later."

"You can, but you have to be quick, because the one who wants the copyright of "Dragon Movie" is not Yi Xin."

The smile on Jia Xiaozhi's face looked very philistine.

"There are actually many benefits to Yixin from cooperating with China Television, especially for Mr. Jiang himself."

Seeing Jiang Liu's puzzled look, Jia Xiaozhi smiled and said: "Mr. Jiang is so young. He will definitely break into Hollywood in the future. Then he will realize that it is better to build a reputation through TV series."

"Even if it's for the Academy Awards, that's still somewhat useful."

Jiang Liu smiled noncommittally.

Impact Oscar?
He didn't dare to think about it, it was useless to think about it, it didn't happen.

The thousands of members of the Academy Awards jury are all going crazy and will probably award the award to a Chinese director.

Domestic filmmakers have been competing for Oscars for decades, and the best they have achieved is an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

Domestic film lovers always point to Ang Lee when talking about how the more than 6000 Oscar jury members ensure that every award is fair, open and fair.

But if you don’t think about it, Li An is willing to be used as a gun?
Are you willing to admit that you are Chinese?

Just admit it?

The Academy Awards may be more worthy of being sought after than the so-called three gold medals in China, are better organized, and attract more attention and yearning from filmmakers around the world.

But the Oscar awards are destined to miss out on Chinese directors.

If one day, the Oscars award a small award to Chinese filmmakers, it will only be a means to prove that the Oscars are not exclusive and do not discriminate.

But the winner must not be Jiang Liu.

After sending Jia Xiaozhi away after dinner, Jiang Liu continued to attend the show.

By November 11th, the first 25 episodes of "Wulin Gaiden" have all been completed.

From the start of filming on National Day to the end of the 25th, the total number of filming days for the 20 episodes was 51 days, with an average of 2.55 days per episode.

This speed is slower than expected.

But Jiang Liu knew very well that in the first month of filming, too much time was spent on getting used to the crew and slowly observing and guarding against the crew's rules.

The shooting speed in the next 21 days was obviously accelerated, basically reaching 1.5 days, and one episode in two days.

So the next 56 episodes will only be shot faster.

This proved that the crew rules he formulated not only did not affect the shooting progress, but even shot faster than the normal crew.

Of course, there is no comparison with those crews who risk their lives while filming.

The crew was temporarily disbanded, and Jiang Liu rushed back to the city to work on the later stage of "Wulin Gaiden."

The soundtrack and music of "Wulin Gaiden" were all left to professionals, and Jiang Liu didn't mess with it.

He did remember a few lyrics, [Hey brother, we haven't seen you for a long time, where are you], [Hey friend, if it's really you, please say hello].

But it was of no use, and he was too lazy to rack his brains to think about it and make it up again. It would be too tiring, so he just spent some money to let others do it.

(End of this chapter)