Before Giuseppe finished "1900: Monologues", he looked up at Tyree again and said, "Mr. Hume, can I meet with YU?"
"I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't decide on this. If you don't mind, I'll ask my colleagues in China. But I guess it's unlikely, because the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and YU probably won't agree to come over at this time.
"Tiri said.
Giuseppe smiled and said, "I can go to China."
Ti Rui raised his eyebrows, "It seems that you are very interested in this script, but you haven't even finished reading it."
"You don't need to read it all." Giuseppe shook his head, "Some things just need a beginning. I think that even if I finish reading it, I may not shoot it according to the original draft. I want to meet YU because I think he will read it.
After reading the script, I should have a story in my mind. I want to know what the story is in his mind, and by the way, I want to ask him why he found me."
Ti Rui smiled and nodded, "Okay, then I'll try my best to arrange it."
…
When Yu Dong heard that Giuseppe was coming to see him, he was very surprised. Giuseppe didn't even think about communicating on the phone, and he had to meet him as soon as he came.
Yu Dong agreed to Giuseppe's request to meet without much thought, and the two parties made an appointment to meet in mid-February.
Originally, Yu Dong wanted to move the date earlier or later because February 18th is New Year's Eve, but when Giuseppe heard that China was celebrating the New Year, he became even more interested.
He said that since he was going to China, it would be good to stop by and experience the Chinese New Year's Eve atmosphere. Yu Dong agreed after hearing what he said.
He had just made an appointment with Giuseppe to meet, and Jimmy called him again.
"How are you doing lately? My dear, the temperature in Jinling has cooled down recently. You should keep warm."
"It wasn't cold at first, but as soon as I heard you open your mouth to speak, I got goosebumps all over the floor. Tell me, what is Mr. Ji's order for this call?"
Jimmy chuckled and said, "I have something to discuss with you. Isn't it the New Year? I'm planning to hold an annual party. What do you think?"
"Annual meeting?" Yu Dong raised his eyebrows, "Tell me more about it."
"Isn't this clear enough? It's our deep space company's annual meeting. At that time, everyone will get together for entertainment and summary."
"Company employees? What about the employees in the United States?"
"It's not the employees' annual meeting. It's not easy to organize the employees' annual meeting. The balance in China is up to me, and I'm up to the US. I'm talking about our authors. Now we have a lot of signed authors. It's just right.
This Chinese New Year, we invite them all to gather together. On the one hand, it can bring everyone together, and on the other hand, it will also help to build a good relationship between them."
After hearing this, Yu Dong nodded, "This is quite interesting. Do you have any plans? How can we invite all these foreign authors to come to China?"
"Of course, I'm talking about all the authors under Deep Space. And not just these authors, I'm also going to invite some guests, such as Harold, Romero, and Spielberg. If they want, they can come.
."
"In this way, the battle will be a bit big." Yu Dong said with a smile.
"Dong, you know me. If I want to do it, I'll do it big. How boring is it to fight in a small way?"
"Okay, Mr. Ji has great ambitions, but in this case, some directors and actors who have worked with us in China will also be invited?"
"Of course, invite everyone you can."
"There will be a lot of people. Where are you going to hold such a big event?"
"Just in Jinling."
"Is there a place in Jinling that can do this for you? You may not be able to make a reservation at the Jinling Hotel now. After all, there is not much time left."
"Yes, you believe me. Although this is an internal activity of our company, the local government will definitely provide support, so there is no need to worry about the venue."
Yu Dong nodded. Jimmy never fights an unprepared battle. If he said yes, then there would probably be no problem.
"What do I need to do in the meantime?"
"You don't need to do anything else. Just go on stage and say a few words. Also, I'll let you prepare a list later, and you can see if there are any mistakes or omissions."
When Jimmy mentioned the list, Yu Dong thought of one person, "By the way, Giuseppe is coming to China at the end of the year, so I'll send him an invitation letter later."
"no problem."
…
Jimmy and Yiliang were very efficient and compiled the list in just two days.
When he got the list, Yu Dong felt his scalp numb. There were hundreds of people on the list, and basically everyone who could be invited was considered.
Zhang Yimou, Liu Heng, Zhao Baogang, Feng Xiaoning, Feng Yuanyi, Zhen Yunlong, Jiang Wenli, Liu Peiqi, Li Xuejian... as long as they have collaborated before are all listed on the list.
In addition to people from the film and television circles, many people from the literary and art circles have also been invited. The writers signed by Deep Space alone occupy one page.
When he saw the list of names on this page, Yu Dongcai realized that they had signed so many writers without realizing it.
Not to mention Jinling, Yu Hua, Bi Feiyu, Ruan Xiaohu, Su Tong, Han Dong, Gu Qian... the total number is almost double digits.
In addition to Bi Feiyu, there are many people from Jinyi on the list, such as Jia Zhangke who has entered the director support program, Qu Aiguo, the president of the Cucumber Garden Science Fiction Association, Zhang Xian, the director of the drama department...
After reading the list, Yu Dong felt that there was no big problem, but he still added one person to the list, Li Yu, who had previously appeared in "Don't Talk to Strangers".
Li Yu played a small supporting role in "Don't Talk to Strangers" and didn't have many roles, so Yuliang didn't consider her when making the list.
If even supporting actors like Li Yu are called in, there will be thousands of people on the list who can't be beaten.
So Yuliang was quite surprised when he saw someone added to the list, but he didn't ask any more questions. For such a small matter, since the boss ordered it, he just did it.
As for Yu Dong, just after he asked Jiang Jie to send the list back to the company, two boys, Qu Aiguo and Wang Hailin, came to his office together.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Now Yu Dong feels a headache when he sees Wang Hai approaching.
This kid would visit him four or five times a week, either for script matters, schoolwork matters, or for his reasoning association.
Qu Aiguo is better. After graduating, he is employed by the school and becomes colleagues with Yu Dong. Although he usually works in the same building, he doesn't bother Yu Dong easily.
"Why are you two here together?"
Qu Aiguo smiled and took out a red plastic bag from behind.
"Brother Dong, I brought some tea for you to try."
Yu Dong rolled his eyelids and looked at them, but did not go to pick up the tea. "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. If you have anything to say, just tell me. Why are you still doing this with me?"
Qu Aiguo walked up to him with a smile and put the bag gently on the table, "Brother Dong, isn't this a short film contest held by Deep Space? I think our Science Fiction Association can't lag behind."
Yu Dong looked at Qu Aiguo, then at Wang Hailin, and said with a smile, "Oh? Does this matter have anything to do with your Science Fiction Association?"
"Of course it is relevant. Not only is it relevant, but it is also very important."
"Then I'm all ears." Yu Dong pointed to the sofa, "You guys sit down, do you want me to pour you a cup of tea?"
Wang Hailin waved his hand, "No, no need."
Qu Aiguo had already taken matters into his own hands. He skillfully found Yu Dong's tea leaves, then picked up the kettle and poured himself and Wang Hailin a cup of tea each.
"Brother Dong, you're welcome. We can do this ourselves."
By the time he finished speaking, the tea had already been poured.
Yu Dong knew Qu Aiguo's urinary nature and did not feel dissatisfied.
He walked over to Qu Aiguo and the others with his teacup in hand and sat down, "Tell me, what is it for?"
"Hehe, let me tell you the truth. I also saw that Wang Hailin and the others had arranged a mystery short film, and I thought that our Science Fiction Association should not lag behind others and make a science fiction short film. So, I
I just came to look for you."
"Are you asking me to write a script for you?"
"Brother Dong, you must be willing to write..."
"Do not have time."
Yu Dong's answer did not surprise Qu Aiguo at all. He still smiled and said, "I know Brother Dong that you are busy, so I don't dare to trouble you. In fact, we are interested in another novel and want to trouble you to help us ask.
ask."
"Which novel?"
"Bring her eyes."
Yu Dong showed an unexpected expression, "You want to make this novel?"
"Yes, Liu Cixin's novel is very well written..."
Yu Dong waved his hand, "I don't care whether you want to take the picture or not. What I care about is, can you take the picture well?"
Qu Aiguo quickly explained, "Brother Dong, I have thought about it. If it is made into a big movie, we will definitely not be able to make it. But there is still room for maneuver in making a short film. We don't need to show those magnificent scenes.
, what’s more important is to highlight the dedication of the Earth pilot in the novel.”
"A short film lasts ten or twenty minutes. We are not so greedy to show too many things, so we are going to seize this one point and express it well. And the reason why we chose this novel is that even though this novel
It won’t have much of an impact if it doesn’t have a grand picture.”
Qu Aiguo said it very sincerely, and it was obvious that he really wanted to make this novel.
And what he said makes sense. For a short film, "Bring Her Eyes" is easier to operate than other science fiction works.
When Yu Dong first heard that Qu Aiguo and the others wanted to make this novel, he didn't agree with it because he himself liked the novel quite a lot.
But then I thought about it, maybe it would be good to let them give it a try, which would at least give the novel some publicity.
"Okay, let me ask you questions."
Qu Aiguo's eyes lit up and he was about to thank him when Yu Dong continued, "However, there are two things I want to make clear to you."
"Okay, Brother Dong, tell me."
"First, be prepared for the licensing fee. It won't be too high, but it won't be too low either."
"This is totally fine, just follow normal standards."
Yu Dong nodded, "Second, if you want to do it, do it well and don't be perfunctory. If Liu Cixin agrees to authorize you, then the subsequent script writing must pass his level."
"We can ask Liu Cixin to be the screenwriter for us, and we will also give him screenwriting fees."
"You discuss this with him. I won't have too high demands on you, but if I find that you are perfunctory, it will not be as good for you."
"How dare we? I didn't decide this matter just by snapping my head, but after careful consideration. You don't need to tell me, we will definitely do it well. After all, this is the first shot of our Science Fiction Association, and it must be fired.
It has to be beautiful. I have almost raised the funds, and unlike Wang Hailin and others who are just making small fuss, we are going to find professional actors to play it."
After hearing what Qu Aiguo said, Wang Hailin had an opinion, "Senior Brother, why do I feel uncomfortable with what you said? Why are we just making a small fuss? We are also very human beings who are really making movies, okay? Aren't we just
I don’t have money, otherwise I could hire professional actors to film it.”
"I just said it casually, why did you take it seriously?"
Wang Hailin frowned, "The key is that your words are too irritating."
Qu Aiguo rolled up his sleeves and said, "Hey, you have strong wings, right? I can't control you anymore?"
"It's not like I don't care..."
Yu Dong watched the two of them singing and rolled his eyes. He was still curious about how Qu Aiguo brought Wang Hailin over this matter. Now it seems that he brought him as a wingman just to have fun.
Once out.
"Okay, okay, I brought you two out. I can see clearly what's in your intestines when you open your mouth. Don't act in front of me. I promise you, I'll give it to you tomorrow.
You answer. Now, you two, get out of here, my head hurts when I see you two."
Hearing what Yu Dong said, the two people who were glaring at each other laughed together.
Qu Aiguo picked up Wang Hailin and walked out, "Then let's wait for news from you, Brother Dong."
When he was halfway there, he said with a sly smile, "Brother Dong, you haven't swept this place clean, so you won't get out today. You'll get out next time."
This time Yu Dong's head hurt even more.
After they left, Yu Dong called Liu Cixin's work unit.
After receiving the call, Liu Cixin said with a smile: "Teacher Yu Dong, why do you have time to call me?"
Yu Dong knew that it was not convenient for him to be in the workplace, so he went straight to the point, "Someone wants to make "Bring Her Eyes" into a short film. Let me ask you what you mean."
"Okay, I have no objection." Liu Cixin agreed readily.
"Why don't you ask who wants to shoot it and how much licensing fee they are willing to pay?"
"I never thought that anyone would be willing to take pictures. As long as someone is willing to take pictures, wouldn't it be nice to give them more or less?"
Yu Dong sighed, well, he was just that the emperor was not anxious but the eunuch was. When Qu Aiguo and the others came to ask, he had thought a lot for Liu Cixin, but in the end, Liu Cixin himself did not take it seriously at all.
"Da Liu, you still have to be cautious about novel copyrights."
"Will this affect my copyright?"
"Not really. This time it is a general authorization. Not only will it not affect the copyright, it will not affect the subsequent operation of the film and television adaptation rights of the novel."
Liu Cixin smiled and said, "Isn't that enough? Isn't this money made in vain? And I also really want to see my work being photographed. Besides, I don't believe others, don't you and I still believe it?"
Yu Dong found that talking to Liu Cixin about these things made him feel powerless.
"Okay, since you agree, I will tell them later and let them negotiate with the company. After the licensing fee is negotiated, I will let them communicate with you directly."
"OK."
"By the way, there is one more thing. Deep Space Company is planning to hold an annual meeting. I should notify you later. I'll let you know in advance."
"Annual meeting?"
"I won't go into details about the specific phone call. Just wait for notification from the company."
"Aren't you tempting?"
"I just want to whet your appetite. That's it. The phone bill is relatively expensive, so I won't talk to you anymore."
"..."
Chapter completed!