Shao Yifu nodded, obviously quite satisfied with Zhang Qiurui's proposal.
Although a 30% stake is not much, considering the quality of Zhang Qiurui's scripts and filming skills, this investment is undoubtedly a sure win.
"Okay, that's settled then." Shao Yifu made the decision readily.
“Then let’s talk about collaborating on adapting Mr. Cha’s novel into a film or TV series.
Mr. Shao, do you think it's appropriate to film Mr. Cha's novel as a TV series now?" Zhang Qiurui asked, getting to the point of today's conversation.
“I had previously filmed Mr. Cha’s The Legend of the Condor Heroes, which had good ratings and responses. I thought I could continue filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes and make it into a long series.
In the past few days, I asked the company's screenwriters and producers to make a rough plan, which is expected to be divided into three parts.
The first part is "The Iron Blood and the Loyal Heart", with a total of 19 episodes; the second part is "Ashes of Time", with a total of 20 episodes; and the third part is "Swordsman on Mount Hua", with a total of 20 episodes.
The budget cost is about three million. If it is a 37% investment, Hai Kuo Tian Kong Films will invest 2.1 million and TVB will invest 900,000.
If the follow-up funds are insufficient, additional investment will be made." Shao Yifu came prepared. He took out a budget sheet and handed it to Zhang Qiurui.
"Our company is always ready to invest money, and as soon as filming starts, the money will be in place.
I want to film the many characters in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". I personally think that when choosing roles, I should choose handsome men and beautiful women.
The Guo Jing chosen for the 1976 version has some issues, which will affect the ratings, so all the ugly ones will be discontinued.
"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has older characters, so TVB's veteran actors were used.
If there are a lot of fighting scenes, have the actors and stuntmen train and practice martial arts in advance," Zhang Qiurui suggested.
Upon hearing this, Shao Yifu felt that Zhang Qiurui was right. He nodded and took a pen to write it down.
Since the films directed by Zhang Qiurui have won awards at the three major film festivals, she must have unique insights into the selection and filming of roles.
"Are these two the artists signed by your company? Director Zhang wants her to play the role of Huang Rong, and she will play Mu Nianci?" Shao Yifu pointed at Wen Meiling and Lan Jieying who were sitting on the side.
"That's right, what do you think, Mr. Shao?" Zhang Qiurui nodded.
"Her temperament matches Mu Nianci's, gentle yet tough.
As for her words, it is not clear for the time being.
However, when Mr. Cha sold me the film and television rights to his novel, he said that when his novel is adapted into a TV series in the future, the main characters must be reviewed by him.
Now we are filming the first novel written by Mr. Cha, and we need to seek Mr. Cha's opinion before we can finalize the roles. "Shao Yifu thought about this and said.
"That's natural. We first decide on the candidate, then have him put on the costume for an audition. If he's suitable, we'll choose him. If not, we'll choose someone else." Zhang Qiurui had no objection.
When the audition for Huang Rong was held in later generations, Wen Meiling was chosen after careful selection to play the role of Huang Rong.
The role of Huang Rong played by Wen Meiling became famous all over the country and became a classic image in the hearts of countless audiences.
Her agility and intelligence brought the character of Huang Rong to life, a performance that no one has surpassed to this day.
The call of "Brother Jing" back then still lingers in the ears of countless viewers. However, he died young due to relationship problems, and his death has become a beautiful memory in the hearts of a generation.
Wen Meiling's performance in later generations is not only a perfect interpretation of the role, but also integrates Huang Rong's playfulness, wit and affection, giving the character a vivid vitality.
Every look and every movement of hers seems to jump out from the words written by Mr. Jin Yong, which makes people fall in love with her.
"There is one biggest challenge in filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
"The novel features many of the Inner Mongolian grasslands, but there's no place to film them in Hong Kong. If we were to go to Inner Mongolia, the cost, local coordination, and filming would all become major problems," said Shaw Yi-fu, emphasizing this difficulty.
"That's easy. Isn't there a large area of land on Lantau Island?
We transplanted some grass there, set up yurts, and built cattle and sheep pens. Plus, Lantau Island is so vast, we didn't have to worry about running out of space to film the massive battle scenes. Later, when filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes, the same concerns arose regarding filming the Inner Mongolia scenes. As Zhang Qiurui had previously stated, these scenes were shot on Lantau Island's artificial Mongolia.
"Director Zhang is really smart. This approach is actually feasible." After hearing this, Shao Yifu pondered over what Zhang Qiurui said for a while. When he felt that the biggest problem had been solved by Zhang Qiurui, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and a smile of approval appeared on his face.
"In that case, let's spread the news first and let the reporters warm up the atmosphere.
Many people read Mr. Cha's martial arts novels, which at least attract widespread attention and discussion.
Casting will be in February and March, martial arts training will be conducted in April and May, and filming will begin in June. We will strive to complete filming this year and release the film next year."
"Okay, there's no problem on my end. I'll fully cooperate."
Afterwards, Zhang Qiurui and Shao Yifu discussed some details about the filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" in detail, and after finalizing everything, Shao Yifu said goodbye and left.
"You two have also heard that the company invested over two million yuan to secure the roles of Huang Rong and Mu Nianci in The Legend of the Condor Heroes for you.
During this period, you will learn acting skills from TVB teachers and fully understand the roles of Huang Rong and Mu Nianci in the original novel.
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