Director’s Legend

In order to make a good part of the scene in the bathtub, it took a whole day and one night. The camera is out of focus, the actor's expression is not in place, the expression is in place, and the angle is wrong again. In short, this scene is far more difficult to shoot than imagined. I was still in the mood to hook Shao Shuaijun's Lan Yan, but in the end I didn't even have the strength to raise my eyes.

It is conceivable that the shooting at the beginning stage is indeed stimulating, but as this situation increases, Fengyuepian is no different from ordinary movies.

Shao Shuaijun still holds a book, and when he has time, he will come to the crew to check it out, or fly back and forth from Hong Kong and the United States, to care about the company's affairs, to gather with old friends or something.

This day is August 1, and the pace of the Olympic Games is getting closer.

Shao Shuaijun is trying to start writing the movie script of "The Hunger Games". Assistant Zhang Huahua came in and said: "Boss, a director from Britain is looking for you. He wants to buy your "Q※A" (Question and Answer) novel. The right to adapt the film."

"Q※A" is the first work of Indian writer Vikas Svalup. It was published in 2005 and was bought by Shao Shuaijun in 2006. This novel tells the life of an uneducated 18-year-old waiter who lives in a slum, Ramo Muhammad Thomas.

Rama participated in a popular TV puzzle show "Who Will Be a Millionaire?" ", answer 12 questions correctly and get a prize of up to one billion rupees, becoming the winner of the biggest prize in the history of the show. The TV production company accused Rama of cheating because he was unable to pay huge bonuses, because a slum youth who had never gone to school or even read newspapers and had no education would never know these twelve questions about astronomy, religion, and history. , Sports, literature and other questions.

Just as the police were about to force Rama to sign a confession letter, a mysterious female lawyer, Smita Sha, appeared and rescued him. He needed Rama to state the truth to defend him, so Rama told his story. ...

Shao Shuaijun closed the script and asked, "Which director?"

"His name is Danny Boyle. He is a British director. He is the director of a well-known movie "Shallow Grave."

Shao Shuaijun knew it, nodded and said, "Please come over and talk."

Soon, Danny Boyle was brought by Zhang Huahua to Shao Shuaijun’s office in Dreaming Jiahe. He is a middle-aged man with a round head and speaks a fluent London accent: "Guide Shao, I am very happy to meet To you, I’m Danny Boyle, a director from the UK, "Inception" is amazing, you are an amazing director!"

"Hello Director Danny, thank you for your praise, are you here to buy the copyright of the "Q※A" movie?" Shao Shuaijun motioned to the other party to sit down and talk.

"Yes, my friend recommended this novel to me. He told me that if the novel is adapted into a movie, it must be very interesting. When I learned that the original electronic music copyright, you have already purchased it by Director Shao, and she put it on hold. I haven't started shooting for a long time, so I personally come over, hoping to buy it."

Shao Shuaijun shook his head: "I'm sorry Danny, "Q※A" is the copyright of a film that I value very much. I originally planned to direct the film in time. It's just that I have too much work and I am not very familiar with India. , That’s why it was delayed like this. I will not sell the copyright of the movie."

After 2006, the shelf for dream chasing has been set up. Shao Shuaijun specially sent people to India to purchase the film and television rights of two novels. One is "Q※A" and the other is "Five Points Man". If these two names are unfamiliar, then the films they are adapted into will definitely have a very high reputation in the future.

The film adapted from "Five Points Man" is called "Three Fools Havoc in Bollywood", and the film adapted from "Q※A" is called "Slumdog Millionaire". At the "IMAX-3D Yupu Mission" press conference that day, a reporter asked Shao Shuaijun why he switched from Hollywood to Hong Kong. Shao Shuaijun replied that as long as it is appropriate, he is willing to make movies in any place, including Bollywood, Thailand and other places.

In fact, at that time, Shao Shuaijun had a plan to spare time to make a movie in India. Just because I heard that India is too messy, and there are many other plans that can buy the copyright, Shao Shuaijun did not plan to start shooting immediately, and it has been delayed until now. Whether it's the three fools or the rich, they are all excellent Bollywood movies that hit the world. The box office and word-of-mouth make a lot of money. Shao Shuaijun can't bear to sell it casually.

Even if he remembered that Danny Boyle was the director of the original film, he would not sell the copyright.

"Director Shao, is it really not accommodating? You are so busy now, don't care about these two movies, I really like "Q※A", I hope Director Shao can cut love, I am willing to pay a high price."

Shao Shuaijun still shook his head: "I won't sell it."

"Is it really impossible?"

"No."

"Oh, my God, this is really tragic news." Danny Boyle said painfully. After the pleading failed, Danny had to turn around and leave.

At this time, Shao Shuaijun suddenly called Danny to stop: "Director Danny, please wait a minute. Do you really like this movie?"

Danny was pleasantly surprised: "Yes, I like it very much, what does Director Shao mean?"

"I originally planned to shoot myself, but I feel that my enthusiasm for this novel is not as good as Danny directing you. So, we can change the way of cooperation. I will invest in this film. Director Danny can first come up with an adaptation. The script, if I feel satisfied, I will tell you to direct the movie, how about it?" Shao Shuaijun said with a smile.

"Slumdog Millionaire" has a good reputation and box office. I remember that it seems to have won 8 awards at the Oscars, including two heavyweight awards for Best Picture and Best Director. But there is a regrettable problem that this film has received serious resistance from India and is suspected of insulting India, which is highly controversial.

India is so chaotic, but Shao Shuaijun has plans to start a film branch in Bollywood, and there will be many hit Indian films in the future. If he is directed and has a bad reputation, he will decide after thinking about it for a while. It is better to restore history and let Danny Boyle take on the reputation and scolding, and he can take advantage of it later.

Danny Boyle was overjoyed after hearing this, and immediately said: "I am going to adapt the script, I will live in Hong Kong and try to write the script within a week!"

"Don't be so anxious, I will provide you with board and lodging in Hong Kong, you write slowly and keep it for you for a month, how about it."

"it is good."

Shao Shuaijun was also a little reluctant to give "Slumdog Millionaire" to Danny Boyle. This is a real movie that can win the award. It took Shao Shuaijun for so many years to win a Saturn Award for Best Director. His desire for the award has long been hungry.

Fortunately, he can comfort himself, relying on the film in his memory, and winning the prize is not practical. Really use one's own ability to make good movies and win awards, that is called ability. It is trivial to say that Shao Shuaijun has decided that even if the film is handed over to Danny Boyle, he will be the producer himself. Then, once he wins the Oscar for best picture, he can still show his face and say a few words if.

...

At 19:00 on August 8, 2008, the Beijing Bird’s Nest Stadium opened the 29th Summer Olympic Games. Shao Shuaijun and a large group of relatives and friends were watching from the VIP table. His family and Li Xiuxiu's family were all together and chatting lively.

"There are too many people here today, hurry up and take pictures." Li Xiuxiu clapped her hands and said.

Shao Shuaijun took the SLR camera and said: "You turn your back to the stadium and let the whole stadium provide you as the background."

Click, click, Shao Shuaijun immediately captured Li Xiuxiu's happy smile into the lens. He is a director, but he has also worked as a photographer, taking a little picture.

"I'll take a few pictures for you." Li Xiuxiu changed seats with Shao Shuaijun after taking the picture.

Shao Shuaijun posed for the camera in various poses and took a few pictures to his heart's content. At this time Li Bingbing came over and shouted: "You are playing self-*, come, I will take pictures of you, and you can take some group photos."

"Sister, take a good picture, don't take me badly."

"Don't worry, I've taken the soldier ugly, and I will make you beautiful."

"Hey, Sister Bing, you can't be partial, I want to be more handsome."

While joking, Shao Shuaijun and Li Xiuxiu put their arms around their shoulders and compared each other's old-school victory gestures. Then he changed his posture again, and finally Shao Shuaijun simply kissed Li Xiuxiu's face, and the SLR camera firmly locked the joyful and happy moment.

"Oh, why are you not ashamed, what are you doing?" Li Xiuxiu said with a blushing face. The VIP seats are also lively, and in fact, not many people pay attention to them.

Li Bingbing teased and said: "It is estimated that the soldier has been affected by the salty wet film, and his skin has become thicker."

"He has always been so cheeky!" Li Xiuxiu hurried over to stand with Li Bingbing and flanked Shao Shuaijun.

Shao Shuaijun blew his breath, acting like a foolish man: "Men are not bad and women don't love, understand?"

At this time, Shao Shuaijun’s mother shouted from behind: "You guys, what are you doing? Come and do it soon. Didn’t you see that the leaders are here!" As time approaches 20 o’clock, the leaders also arrived one by one, right Waving around.

Soon, it was time for the opening ceremony, and the lights went out.

Then on the top of the big screens around the stadium, fireworks circled the stadium like a fire dragon. Then the sundial symbolizing time slowly appeared on the big screen, and then it became bigger and brighter, and suddenly a firework symbolizing the light of time shot into the center of the stadium.

The 2008 face fou (percussion instrument), which has been waiting for a long time, formed a fou formation and began to perform. When 20 o'clock was approaching, the countdown time began to appear in the Fou array, and the audience yelled. Shao Shuaijun, Li Xiuxiu and others also yelled: "Ten, nine, eight, seven... three, two, one !"

When the countdown was over, countless fireworks rose into the sky on the top of the bird's nest, and it was so dazzling. Then there was a series of performances, and then on the big screen of the Bird's Nest, accompanied by the ringing of the bell, the fireworks planted in the capital formed a huge footprint, like a giant walking in the sky, step by step to the Bird's Nest.

Among the brilliant fireworks displays, the opening ceremony performances were more exciting than one performance.

The opening ceremony of this Olympic Games is undoubtedly the most splendid one in the world. All Zhang Yimou's painstaking rehearsal has brought China to the world perfectly.

Shao Shuaijun shook his fan, fanned himself and Li Xiuxiu, and said, "My wife, I bet that China will win first place in the Olympic Games this year. Believe it or not?"

"Who is your wife, my parents, your parents, and sisters are all here, making people tell jokes." Li Xiuxiu pinched Shao Shuaijun's arm.

Shao Shuaijun laughed loudly, put his arms around Li Xiuxiu, and put it in her ear and said: "What is a good joke, we have met the parents seriously. This was legal in ancient times, but only a marriage contract is missing. By the way, my wife, After the Olympics, let’s get married. I have planned the marriage proposal you requested."

Li Xiuxiu stopped watching the show, turned her head and asked in a low voice, "Really, is it so fast?"

"Of course it's true, you think I shoot salty and wet movies every day, but I actually plan marriage proposals and weddings under the guise of a producer."

"How was it planned?"

"There are no surprises after you say it. Anyway, you should be ready for the bride and push everything about the company. Waiting to become the second happiest person in the world."

"How is the second happiness?" Li Xiuxiu asked sweetly.

Shao Shuaijun said emotionally: "Because of you, I am the most happy person in the world."

"Death, my mouth is so sweet."

"Hey, of course."

At this time Li Bingbing stretched his head over again: "Hey, what are you two talking about, biting your ears so hard?"

"Hey sister, don't make such a sudden attack, OK? We are talking about work."

"Even your sister dare to fool, right? Begging."

"Ah ha ha."

Li Xiuxiu and Li Bingbing quarrel, regardless of whether the weather is hot or not. Shao Shuaijun couldn't speak, so he had to probe and talk to the old sister: "Old sister, when are you looking for someone, the boss is not young, don't get married."

"Go go, worry about yourself, dare to worry about the old sister's affairs!" Shao Xiaoling shouted. In her previous life, Shao Xiaoling naturally got married before Shao Shuaijun, started a family, and opened her own accounting office. However, Shao Shuaijun had a bad impression of his brother-in-law. He always felt that his brother-in-law was a kind-faced, dark-faced person, and a bit lustful.

Shao Xiaoling's life trajectory is different in this life, and she never meets that brother-in-law again, so naturally, she will not come together. Shao Shuaijun will not be so stupid to find his original brother-in-law and help them. Seeing that he was about to get married, and the old sister was still single, Shao Shuaijun began to worry about it.

It is a pity that the old lady is not very cooperative.

Watching the show, talking and laughing, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games ended in singing. Shao Shuaijun and Li Xiuxiu took their parents back to the dream apartment. For this Olympics, the four parents have decided to arrange accommodation in Dreamcatcher Apartments so that they can watch the Olympics.

When I arrived at the Dream Chase apartment, it was still early, and they were all crowded in Shao Shuaijun's home, talking homely.

After chatting for a while, my dad yelled: "Soldier, come with Xiuxiu. Ask you, before you said you want to get married during summer vacation. There was a major earthquake, and it was postponed. Now it's time to discuss it. This rural village There are still rural rules. When will you give a gift? Have a few banquets. Please invite Xiuxiu's relatives over there to have a drink. What do you think?"

"Uncle, too much trouble, right?" Li Xiuxiu said embarrassedly.

Dad sternly said: "What's so troublesome about this, let's take care of it, and you can come out toast with a glass of wine."