Chapter 399 A big trap laid by Wang Mo!
In fact, it is completely impossible to judge whether a movie is good-looking and whether it will be liked by the audience just based on the script.
If one could judge whether a movie is good or bad based on its script, then there would be no bad movies in the world.
However, for a big-budget movie that can pass the review of countless capital bosses and invest hundreds of millions, its script can definitely withstand scrutiny.
And "Fortress" is such a special movie.
Judging from the script alone, it has no flaws at all.
It is adapted from the science fiction novel of the same name. If the plot was not good, the novel would not have won numerous awards in previous lives, and it would have been awarded the Most Anticipated IP Award at science fiction conferences.
The core content is: the alien dark forces in the future world raid the earth. Jiang Yang follows the female commander Lin Lan into the Magic City Fortress to become a commander, and fights the alien invaders with the Gray Eagle team.
have a look!
How nice!
A magnificent science fiction blockbuster.
A poignant love story.
This kind of script is completely a standard commercial movie.
Because of this, it was picked up by capital and made into a movie.
This movie has an investment of 360 million!
From an investment perspective, it was the largest science fiction film in China at the time. Countless people thought that this science fiction film would open a new milestone for Chinese science fiction blockbusters.
As for the results...well, everyone has seen it.
This science fiction film has become the biggest joke in the history of Chinese science fiction films and even in the history of Chinese films.
Back to the topic.
Wang Mo purchased "Magic City Fortress" from the system, which cost him 500,000 reputation.
The price is really not cheap.
With such a reputation, I could buy a good song in the mall, but in the end I only bought a movie script like this.
After getting the script, Wang Momo actually read the content.
After reading it, he was even a little shocked by the content of the script.
No wonder this movie in the previous life was able to get an investment of 360 million yuan. It’s not without reason.
Yuan Xiong didn't understand movie scripts, but he also had basic judgment. After he got the script of "Fortress", he read it immediately. After reading it, the unwillingness in his eyes became even stronger: "Ah Mo, Do you really want to give it to Canxing Culture?"
Wang Mo nodded: "Of course."
Yuan Xiong: "But..."
Wang Mo smiled: "You think it's good?"
Yuan Xiongxin said, isn't this nonsense? When did your boy ever take out anything worse?
After a moment, he said again: "How about... I ask the company to spend 10 million to buy this script?"
He couldn't bear it.
If he hadn't been short of money, he would have even wanted to buy it and shoot it himself.
Wang Mo almost choked to death on his saliva: "No!"
Yuan Xiong looked at Wang Mo who was speaking righteously and could only give up: "Okay... you are really a good person."
…
This afternoon.
With the help of Yuan Xiong, Wang Mo met Han Guangyong, the president of Canxing Culture Film and Television Department.
A small movie script can bring a department president with a market value of tens of billions to visit in person, and you can see that the other party is showing enough respect.
meeting room.
When Wang Mo pushed the door open and entered.
Han Guangyong stood up quickly with a very respectful attitude: "Hello, Teacher Wuyan, my name is Han Guangyong. I currently serve as the president of Canxing Wen's Film and Television Department. I am very happy to meet you."
Wang Mo smiled slightly: "Hello."
Han Guangyong's voice was a little out of tune: "Teacher Wuyan, first of all, I want to apologize to you. We did do something wrong with you before, and we ask for your forgiveness."
Wang Mo smiled and said: "It's okay, it's all over. Let's talk about business."
After speaking, he looked at Yuan Xiong next to him.
Yuan Xiong understood and carefully took out three printed copies of the "Magic Fortress" script from his briefcase, and handed them to Han Guangyong and the two Canxing Culture executives next to him with some reluctance.
The three of them smiled slightly when they saw Yuan Xiong's expression, and they all thought that Yuan Xiong was being pretentious.
We are all old foxes for thousands of years, why bother?
After receiving the script, I read it directly without any courtesy.
However, as they watched, the three people's faces became a little uneasy.
"Magic City Fortress?"
"Oh, this storyline is kind of cool."
"What a shocking science fiction story."
"It contains science fiction, passion, love, and hope, and it is also a story about the younger generation. It is very in line with the core theme of commercial movies."
"The key story location is set in the Magic City. This is equivalent to completely breaking away from the shadow of Western science fiction. It is our own Chinese science fiction movie. Good! It's great!"
"..."
The three of them became more and more satisfied as they watched.
At this time, I finally understood why Yuan Xiong was a little reluctant to let go.
It's not that the other party is being pretentious on purpose.
The quality of this script is indeed somewhat unexpected.
Especially Han Guangyong, he even doubted whether he was dreaming.
In fact, when he received the news that Wang Mo was willing to write a science fiction movie script for them, he was a little unconvinced. After all, their Canxing Culture had done Wang Mo a disservice back then.
Can Wang Mo be kind to them?
So before the three people came, they basically had no hope.
Everyone even thought that Wang Mo should have promised to write a movie script for them on the surface, and then took the opportunity to humiliate them.
It's just that they had to come due to unspoken pressure.
But now.
Wang Mo did not deal with them or humiliate them.
Even the script they came up with shocked them all.
Looking at the script in front of him, Han Guangyong wanted to slap himself a few times. He was really judging the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain.
Think of this.
Han Guangyong took a few deep breaths, stood up and bowed deeply to Wang Mo: "Teacher Wuyan, I once again apologize to you for the behavior of our Canxing Culture. I didn't expect that you would ignore past grudges and give us such a vast and passionate science fiction story. "
Wang Mo was not polite and accepted the other party's gift calmly.
Then he smiled brightly: "As long as Mr. Han is satisfied with the script."
Han Guangyong said quickly: "Satisfied, satisfied, that's quite satisfactory!"
Several others gave the same thumbs up.
"As expected of Teacher Wuyan, this science fiction script is of high quality."
"We have previously solicited more than a hundred science fiction scripts from China. So far, this script of yours, Teacher Wuyan, is the best we have ever seen. It is unmatched."
All three of them were very satisfied.
Especially Han Guangyong, his eyes narrowed with laughter.
Wang Mo chuckled: "Since we are satisfied, let's sign the contract."
"Easy to say!"
Han Guangyong was quite straightforward and immediately took out the contract that he had already prepared.
He was even more anxious than Wang Mo. He was afraid that Wang Mo would change his mind as he spoke. Didn't you see the reluctant look on Yuan Xiong's face next to him?
Less than half an hour.
All contracts are settled.
Wang Mo felt relieved, "Magic City Fortress" was finally sold by him! And it’s an unprecedented 10 million!
Han Guangyong also felt happy. He actually bought a science fiction movie script from Wuyan. Although it cost 10 million, it was definitely worth it!
Sure enough, it was a thrilling two-way rush.
Signing completed.
Han Guangyong's hanging heart finally fell, and his inner affection for Wang Mo greatly increased. He laughed and said: "Teacher Wuyan, please rest assured that our Canxing Culture will not let you down, and we will definitely make this movie The movie will be forever remembered by all Chinese people."
Wang Mo thought to himself: I will remember it forever.
Han Guangyong continued to speak, his voice full of sincerity: "I have a heartfelt request. I wonder if Mr. Wuyan has time to be the producer of this film?"
He knew that Wang Mo was not a director, but he served as a producer on "Fist of Heroes", so Han Guangyong also wanted Wang Mo to supervise "Fortress".
In this way, it will be perfect.
Of course Wang Mo couldn't agree.
He smiled and refused: "Sorry, Mr. Han, I am also planning a movie recently, so I can't spare time. In addition, I have another request for this movie: I am not allowed to use my name as the screenwriter to promote it. "
Basically all movies, for movie fans, don't pay attention to the screenwriters.
Do you know who wrote "Titanic"?
Do you know who the screenwriter of "Transformers" is?
neither knows!
Everyone only pays attention to the director and actors.
Therefore, as long as Canxing Culture does not actively promote his name, no movie fans will be deceived.
As for the screenwriter’s name written “Wang Mo”?
In this world, there are not even 10,000 but 8,000 people named Wang Mo. Who can believe that Wang Mo would write a movie for his enemy Canxing Culture?
certainly……
Wang Mo also has a hope in his heart: he hopes that after "Fortress" failed at the box office, Canxing Culture will take the initiative to reveal that he is the screenwriter of the movie. And blaming him for the box office failure, that's what he wants to see most.
If Canxing Culture still has some conscience and does not blame him, he would have the right to use this movie as his final lesson.
If the other party is ambitious and bites you back, don't blame him for being rude!
When the time comes, he will personally send Canxing Culture into the abyss.
After hearing what Wang Mo said, Han Guangyong quickly said: "No problem, we will definitely not use your name for publicity. But... you said you are planning the next movie?"
Han Guangyong's heart tightened. It couldn't be another science fiction movie, right?
Wang Mo's next words dispelled his worries.
Wang Mo saw Han Guangyong's concerns at a glance. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Han. This is a kung fu movie. If nothing else, we will start filming next month."
Kung fu movie?
Han Guangyong subconsciously asked: "Could it be the sequel to "Fist of Heroes"?"
Wang Mo shook his head: "No, it's another Kung Fu script I wrote."
? ? ?
Han Guangyong's face was full of doubts, and he murmured in his heart: Isn't Wang Mo stupid?
He had long heard that Wang Mo had sold all subsequent copyrights to "Fist of Heroes" to Yunhai Media. Now "Fist of Heroes" has long been designated as a textbook for kung fu movies by the industry. What other kung fu movie can be more classic than it?
As a result, Wang Mo gave up the copyright to "Fist of Heroes" but wanted to make another kung fu movie?
Is it confidence or arrogance?
He somewhat understood: No wonder Wang Mo would sell a good script like "Magic City Fortress" to Canxing Culture. He must not be able to take care of both sides, so he simply sold it.
Han Guangyong gave Wang Mo a meaningful look.
I'm afraid this young man is really too proud. He didn't make a sequel to "Fist of Heroes" or a groundbreaking science fiction movie like "Fortress", but he still made a kung fu movie.
Ah!
Then you will know the stupidity of today.
Of course, Han Guangyong still had a bright smile on his face: "Then I wish Teacher Wuyan that your movies will continue to prosper."
"Thanks."
Wang Mo smiled.
Although Han Guangyong disdains Wang Mo's behavior, his trust in him is getting higher and higher.
After thinking for a while, he asked sincerely: "Since you, Mr. Wuyan, cannot supervise the production of the movie, do you have any ideas about the male and female protagonists of the movie?"
Wang Mo raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "This movie tells the story of the passionate young generation, so the male and female protagonists must be young people. As for the current movies, most of the selling points are the reputation of the actors. So my idea Yes: the protagonist must be young, well-known, and have strong fans.”
Having said this, I can't say any more.
The secret is revealed as he goes on.
Han Guangyong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, what you said is exactly in line with my thoughts."
After seeing the script, his first reaction was to use a young actor as the protagonist.
Now Wang Mo's words confirmed his thoughts.
So Han Guangyong was very excited.
There is another reason why he is so excited: it is just right for a popular young star of his Canxing Culture to be the protagonist of this movie. Through the influence of the movie, the other party is lifted to the level of a king in one fell swoop.
Perfect!
so perfect!
Because this young star of Canxing Culture is almost as well-known as Wang Mo, who was at the top back then.
In fact, a large part of the reason why Canxing Culture suppressed Wang Mo in the first place was to allow this young talent to take over Wang Mo's position.
As the saying goes, one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers.
Because of Wang Mo's existence, Xiao Xianrou was unable to reach the top. It wasn't until Wang Mo collapsed that the other party reached the top in one fell swoop and became the new top star.
It's just that there are too few works on Xiao Xianrou, which has aroused criticism from many netizens.
Especially Wang Mo's comeback has put huge pressure on Xiaoxianrou.
But Han Guangyong didn't expect that just when they were worried, Wang Mo sent the script of "Magic City Fortress" to him.
In Han Guangyong's opinion, it is a movie tailor-made for Xiaoxianrou. By then, with the aura of this movie and some follow-up operations, winning several awards at the Chinese Film Festival, Xiaoxianrou will be able to move from the realm of good looks to the realm of strength.
"Hahaha."
Han Guangyong was ecstatic and wanted to laugh.
It seems that there is God's will somewhere.
Wang Mo...a good man! (End of chapter)