Since 1983

As a senior film reader, Mr. Xu has watched many American blockbusters.

The "Gladiator" series, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, the complete version of "Tarzan"... Naturally, "Snow White" is also included.

When Hollywood starts a project, it does not necessarily have to be a fresh script. It may be a script from a few years ago or more than ten years ago, which has been changed and re-operated.

"Snow White and the Seven Samurai Monks" is obviously a follower of the kung fu craze.

Set in 1880, the magic mirror shattered into seven pieces, the witch has found six pieces, and the last piece hangs around the neck of an English girl.

She came to Hong Kong to attend her father's wedding, but was persecuted by her stepmother and fled to the mainland. She met seven monks, improved herself, and fought against the witch against Barabara...

Historically, "Kung Fu" had conflicts with Sammo Hung, and Yuan Heping was asked to rescue the scene urgently. Yuan Heping was discussing a project in Hollywood at the time, which was "Snow White and the Seven Samurai Monks".

At first, he was asked to be the director, and it was planned to start the film in 2005.

The heroine changed from Anne Hathaway to Natalie Portman, and the hero changed from Jet Li to Zhou Runfa and back to Jet Li, a lot of mess.

According to Yuan Baye himself, Disney has always been dissatisfied with the script.

It has been changed four times. He doesn’t pay much attention to his comments. He only uses Disney’s screenwriters.

Around 2011, this book was dug out and renamed "Seven People's Society". But after doing it, I felt that the budget was too high. At that time, "Mirror Mirror" and "Snow White and the Huntsman" crashed, so I didn't shoot again.

Completely in limbo.

Speaking of which, it's worth studying. There are so many people from the Jianghu in China, but Hollywood only has a soft spot for "monk" and is keen on the background of the "late Qing Dynasty".

The Chinese in their shots, especially the aristocrats, always have an indescribable feeling.

And when we saw it, hey, this must have been filmed by Hollywood. For example, the emperor in "Mulan", that kind of hat, beard, clothes and color, standard painting style.

That night, Los Angeles Hotel.

Mr. Xu stood in front of the window, looking at the bustling city at night, his mind was full of the US election... Ahhh! Thinking about some inspirations I got during the day in my head.

Analogous to "Snow White and the Seven Samurai Monks", there are many so-called Chinese and Western films, such as "The King of Kung Fu", "Legend of the White Phantom: Deadly Escape", "The Lion of Heaven", and "The Great Wall".

Some barely look at it, and some are rotten to pieces.

Because it is not a real cultural fusion, perfunctory kneading, or perfunctory kneading dominated by Hollywood.

Xu Fei really wanted to make a serious film combining Chinese and Western genres, but the mainland market didn't grow, so he decided to make a follow-up film.

It not only fits the current oriental craze, but also fits the high concept brought about by "The Matrix".

…………

"The heroine is an American girl who is studying in Hong Kong as an exchange student.

Inadvertently involved in gang affairs, a bag of new drugs or drugs was hidden in his stomach, ready to be shipped to Europe and the United States. During the detention, he was molested and beaten by his subordinates, the bag burst and the medicine melted into his body.

Girls find themselves unusual, brains develop..."

The next day, Jerry listened to Mr. Xu explain the framework of the story, and said, "It sounds very interesting. If it is actually a script, what aspects should we pay attention to?"

"First, the concept must be clear. It is about what it will look like when human beings develop 100% of their brain potential."

"Is there any scientific basis?"

"It's just a movie. It doesn't have to be serious. It doesn't matter if you call it pseudoscience."

"Second, we must show the process of girls' gradual alienation, what is 20%, what is 40%, what is 80%, and what is 100%.

Changes from low to high, power from small to large, such as learning things quickly at the very beginning..."

Xu Fei thought for a while, and said, "You can arrange a Chinese roommate for her, who knows kung fu. Girls usually can't learn how to learn, but after the bag burst, the movements they learned before are like instinct, bang bang bang all the way to kill Get out of the gang."

"OK! OK! I understand."

Jerry was also very excited and said, "Actually, it's similar to a superhero, but we've added the concepts of science and philosophy. Don't worry, I'll find someone to write the script right away.

What is your budget? "

"Special effects are very important, maybe 50 million dollars."

What?

Jerry shivered, not long ago he yelled that "Prada" was the highest investment in Cactus, and this is another breakthrough?

"Contact Columbia, this film will definitely be released globally."

"What about the employer?"

"Of course it's me, Hong Kong, Hollywood."

"The main character?"

"..."

Xu Fei thought about it, the widow sister is only 18 years old, she is so tender.

Heck, Hathaway isn't bad either.

So does Natalie!

“Young actresses in their 20s, let them audition. By the way, how does The Devil Wears Prada work?”

"Preliminary preparations."

"As soon as the project is established, Hathaway and Meryl will be selected as the actors. By the way, I will chat with Prada if they are interested in promoting it in China. I have an awards ceremony next year, and I need two actors to be present.

Actors communicate more easily if sponsors nod. "

Unknowingly, Jerry also developed the habit of keeping a small notebook. There is no way, there are too many elements in the conversation with Mr. Xu, and if you are not careful, you will miss a big deal.

During Xu Fei's investigation, he decided on two films at random.

A pan-Asian action film, a medium-budget Sino-American co-production—yes, "Super Body".

Many people say this film sucks, but it's cool!

Say this piece of pseudoscience, but it's cool!

Saying this film is illogical, but it is cool!

With a cost of 40 million US dollars, the global box office of more than 400 million US dollars.

There are a lot of awkward places in the original version, such as the Korean gangster who died at the end, and there is Korean investment at first glance. And the inexplicable French police, as well as the kiss scene, it looks like it was filmed by the French.

A powerful hero who evolves rapidly, omnipotent, and finally turned into a USB flash drive is also very funny...

The "Super Body" made by Xu Fei needs to be improved, not pretentious or deep, more detailed and more upgraded. The so-called scientific philosophy is just packaging.

The essence is called Dashuang film!

Both are.

…………

Teacher Xu spent more than 20 days in the United States in the name of investigation.

I visited most of the special effects companies and collected a lot of information. When the first draft script of "Super Body" came out, he returned to China.

As soon as he came back, Jiang Wen rushed to the door like a dead father.

"Teacher Xu, here, you have to help me with this!"

"ah?"

"I can't help it either, I called you earlier, I just found out you came back!"

"Um?"

"Please, please, you have to help..."

"Sit down and drink some water."

Xu Fei was puzzled, asked him to relax, and asked, "What's the matter?"

"That, that..."

Old Jiang was too embarrassed to say that, so he went outside to look around and pulled out a certain newspaper.

"With the approval of the Second Branch of the Municipal People's Procuratorate, film actor Liu Xiaoqing was arrested in accordance with the law on suspicion of tax evasion. Prior to this, Liu Xiaoqing had been criminally detained by the Public Security Bureau in accordance with the law."

"..."

Old Jiang blinked, knowing that this thing is not authentic.

Xu Fei looked at him, at the newspaper, at him again, shook his head and said, "I can't help with this."

(besides……)