sovbooks Chapter 12? What? Released during the Spring Festival? Is it that rushed?
Chapter 12? What? Released during the Spring Festival? Is it that rushed?
Upon hearing that she would be playing the lead role, Tang Yan beamed with joy, her eyes crinkling into crescents, making her even more charming and alluring.
To be honest, it would be a lie to say Tang Yan wasn't envious when she saw everyone else playing lead roles. Liu Yifei was one thing, there was no comparison, but what was with that Zhao Liying?! Ling Yuan actually cast her as Biyao?!
Tang Yan was still feeling a little unwell.
That's awesome! So awesome!
My good mood today is thanks to Brother Yuan!
"Thanks, brother!" Tang Yan smiled sweetly and asked, "What movie are you acting in?"
Ling Yuan said: "A horror movie."
"Huh?" Tang Yan was completely dumbfounded! "Isn't it a blockbuster?"
"It's a small production, but I'm very confident it will be a box office hit! Maybe it will far surpass 'Crazy Stone'!"
"Really? Then I want to act!" Tang Yan was immediately tempted.
"Crazy Stone" grossed over 3600 million yuan at the box office, which was quite high in the domestic film box office rankings in 2003. It not only surpassed many imported films, but was also not far behind "Cell Phone", the highest-grossing domestic film.
Does that mean that the movie she's in... well, the horror film, might even beat "Cellphone"? Then she'll be a real star!
"Come, come, let me tell you about the play!" Ling Yuan beckoned to Tang Yan, who smiled and gracefully walked over.
"Move a chair and sit next to me."
"Okay." Tang Yan obediently moved a chair and sat down next to Ling Yuan. The two then began to seriously study the plot.
Tang Yan, petite and charming, smiled sweetly.
Ling Yuan felt that this role was particularly suitable for Tang Yan.
Tang Yan is so sweet and lovely, wearing a red bellyband, in an old house from the Republic of China era, sleeping on a canopy bed, Eastern aesthetics, just thinking about it is exciting.
Another reason is that Tang Yan got a supporting role in "Zhu Xian" and another supporting role in "Chinese Paladin". This butterfly effect may have changed Tang Yan's future career path, and Ling Yuan felt a little guilty.
Tang Yan was certainly capable, and also quite attractive, so Ling Yuan considered nurturing her.
As for Liu Yifei, Ling Yuan asked her about it, but Liu Yifei flatly refused!
At the time, Liu Yifei said, "Ling Yuan, don't mess with me. I'm a scaredy-cat. I can't act in this kind of ghost movie! Find one of the other actresses in your company!"
Therefore, Ling Yuan gave the opportunity to Tang Yan.
"This film is mainly about that invisible psychological pressure... it's about creating a 'feeling.' Think about it, what kind of horror movie is the scariest?"
"What kind? A blue-faced, fanged monster?"
"No, it's what you can't see!"
"I can't see it..." Tang Yan said thoughtfully.
"When you perform, your facial expressions, eyes, and breathing must all be on point. Every movement should be part of the performance, but you can't be too artificial; you have to be natural."
Ling Yuan shared all his experience with Tang Yan, who listened attentively, nodding repeatedly in admiration. He thought to himself, "Brother Yuan is truly amazing; his mind, his thinking ability… no wonder he's achieved so much at such a young age."
……
Tang Yan stayed in Ling Yuan's office and didn't come out, so the people outside naturally started whispering among themselves.
Zhao Liying pursed her lips and couldn't help but urge Huang Bo beside her, "Why don't you find an excuse to go in and take a look?"
Huang Bo quickly shook his head: "I'm busy reading the script."
Zhao Liying was furious. She thought to herself, "What are you looking at? The script for 'Crazy Racer' isn't even finalized yet!"
So she went to find Liu Jing again.
Liu Jing didn't even look up: "I'm rushing to review my lessons. I'll be filming next year, and I won't have time to go to school. I have to start studying in advance so I don't fail the final exams."
Zhao Liying: "..."
……
Finally, after a full two hours, Tang Yan emerged from Ling Yuan's office, looking smug and triumphant.
The play that Ling Yuan described was really exciting! It made her heart pound!
She had never considered horror, thriller, or suspense films before; she had only hoped to act in romance or art films. But after Ling Yuan explained the acting to her, she really wanted to give it a try.
Huang Bo went up to him, winking and asking, "What have you been doing with Young Master Ling for so long?"
Tang Yan smiled and said, "Brother Yuan is giving me acting advice. He said he's going to shoot a movie before the New Year and I'll be the female lead!"
As soon as he said that, many people at their workstations looked over.
Envy, jealousy, and hatred—all mixed together.
Ning Hao had just come out of the tea room when he heard this and couldn't help but ask, "What play?" Ling Yuan hadn't told him either.
Tang Yan explained, "Brother Yuan said it's called 'Spiritual Movement: The True Story of Ghosts,' a low-budget production planned to be filmed in a week, with an investment of... only tens of thousands. But Brother Yuan said the box office might explode... unexpectedly high."
"what?"
"What?"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
Even Ning Hao was completely baffled, thinking to himself, "I've never heard of this," and couldn't help but ask, "Is there a script?"
If so, he needs to check in advance to avoid being caught off guard. He's currently the only director at Xinghan Pictures. Filming naturally can't bypass him.
Tang Yan shook his head: "Brother Yuan said it's a small production, no script needed. The visuals are all in his mind, we'll just get started!"
I go!
Everyone was even more shocked.
However, this play really didn't have a script. It was mainly because Ling Yuan came up with the idea on a whim and rushed into production without having time to write one.
But as Tang Yan said, the movie scenes are all in my mind, they're very vivid in my memory. When I was explaining the scene just now, I could speak fluently from beginning to end without pausing for a moment.
Otherwise, Tang Yan wouldn't have admired him so much.
Ning Hao seemed to be thinking: "..." Then, he picked up his teacup and went into Ling Yuan's office.
"Mr. Ling, isn't it a bit too rushed to finish that new film in a week? Will it be profitable?"
"Of course we'll make money, we'll make a huge profit! Maybe if we hurry, we can even catch the Spring Festival release." Ling Yuan was naturally confident. This movie was a classic example of "making big gains with small investments" in later generations, a masterpiece.
The original film had a production cost of just over ten thousand US dollars, but it grossed a staggering 1.93 million US dollars at the box office, a return on investment that is considered one of the highest in film history, at approximately 1.7 times.
Furthermore, DVD sales were even more staggering, approaching $10 billion.
The first film was a hit, and several sequels followed. It was also imitated and remade in many countries.
In this life, Ling Yuan naturally wants to strike first and seize this IP.
"What? Released during the Spring Festival?" Ning Hao was even more shocked. "Is that enough time?"
"There's still time. I'll need to trouble you to make several trips to the headquarters to handle various procedures."
"I will do it without hesitation." Ning Hao patted his chest.
Ling Yuan said, "I plan to direct this movie myself. I'll write, direct, and act in it. If you're free, you can come and help out. If you're not, then forget it."
Ning Hao said, "I'm free, I'm free."
When the boss is working, no matter how busy he is, he has to make time to be by his side and act as his assistant.
As for "Crazy Racer," he'll work overtime to finish it.
"By the way, how's your recruitment going?" Ling Yuan asked again.
Ning Hao raised an eyebrow and praised, "Because you're so famous on campus, Mr. Ling, many people are applying to both the Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama! The students are very enthusiastic and flocking here. I still have to meet with more students this afternoon."
Ling Yuan nodded: "Send me a copy of the list and resumes later."
"OK."
After Ning Hao left, Mu Jing came in to report on his work. It was mainly about Xinghan Literature Network; he said the number of registered authors had increased significantly recently, and the number of works in the library had exceeded 3000.