983: Dark Sleeping Beauty + Bright Dracula
On a whim, Li Donglai couldn't stop thinking about the "dark" fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty". He asked the company to evaluate whether the new plot compilation + dark style + movie live + sleeping beauty can work, and investigate the detailed information of Sleeping Beauty.
The previous failed works "Postmodern Little Red Riding Hood" and "Brothers of Grimm" are both "mixed and matched" trials. Supernatural elements such as werewolf witches are introduced in one go, causing the plot to gradually get farther away from the original work. The result of excessive mixing and matches is that the audience is regarded as "backed listing" is nothing more than a memorable one.
However, the "Snow White and the Hunter" starring Christine does not have the prince in the general story, which at least maintains the single expression method. Apart from the queen's evil magic, there is no "hot theme" such as vampire and werewolf. The plot also maintains the general structure of the original fairy tale, so that the audience can feel the pleasure of the modification of the "new story edit".
Secondly, it is due to the popularity of several protagonists. There is no need to say much about the veteran actress Charlize Theron. The queen of Julia Roberts in "The Mirror" is too unfair, and invisibly weakens the tch-forcing style that the evil witch should have. In contrast, Sister Theron, who has a one-night relationship, finally released the evil desires of the dark queen in the audience's mind, thus winning it with great sense!
The other two starring actors don't have to waste their saliva. The little couples who came out of "Twilight" are now beginning to transform. Li Donglai has shined in the entire Hollywood. Pattinson is also becoming more and more brave with a series of works such as "Tears of the Elephant", "Metropolis", and "Beautiful Friends". Stewart was silent for a long time before he appeared in this "Samurai version of Snow White". With his accumulated strength, he ensured his popularity.
Christine has taken over the "Fake Comedy" arranged by Li Donglai for her. With the help of Li Donglai, her future path in Hollywood will reduce a lot of anxiety.
Chris Hemsworth, who plays the Hunter, is also a popular actor. The big sales of "Thor" and "Avengers" undoubtedly have attracted a lot of visitors to the film.
However, what is surprising is that such a fairy tale adaptation that aims at the youth market with handsome men and beautiful women and dark actions has actually become older! According to the results of box office statistics agencies, more than 52% of the audience are over 30 years old. This is undoubtedly not good news, so if you perform well next week, it is not impossible to exceed 200 million.
In her free time in filming, Li Donglai called Christine to congratulate her on the successful box office of the movie. Christine was very happy. "Dear, come here, I miss you."
Li Donglai frowned. "I'm in Los Angeles, but I can't get away." "Then... I'll go find you."
Li Donglai was immediately moved, Emma and Yoona's avatar were circling in his mind, and he surrendered immediately after only three seconds. "Good. Wait for you."
That night, the two men and women hugged each other secretly. It rained heavily in Los Angeles for a whole night, which also obscured some inspiring sounds. The next day, Li Donglai left with great pride, and the information about "Sleeping Beauty" had been handed to him.
"Why are you here in person? Sean. Sister-in-law and the child are okay?"
Sean smiled, "Everything is great. I just kind of complaining that I'm not at home often."
"Well, I've been very busy these years. But the family is still the first priority. Don't neglect your family."
Sean nodded, "Let's take a look first. There are more than just "Snow White and the Hunter". Have you forgotten Disney? In fact, this is Disney's usual technique and has many super performances. Movies such as "Raptain Princess", "Mermaid", and "Alice in Wonderland" are all very inspiring."
Li Dong looked at the information. "Sleeping Beauty" is also known as "Sleeping Beauty in the Forest", and in "Grimm's Fairy Tale", it is a classic European fairy tale. As a story of original written literature, it was first published by Charles Bello in 1967. This fairy tale also has multiple adaptations, the most famous of which is included in "The Story of Mother Goose" published by French writer Charles Perro in 1697, and the version in "Grimm's Fairy Tale". Different versions of the Sleeping Beauty story have been spread all over the world and have become one of the familiar and well-known fairy tales.
If you don’t check it, you won’t know that the old animation Disney performed the story of "Sleeping Beauty" in 1959.
"Is there any copyright issue? If we want to shoot, we seem to have to bypass Disney. But once Disney knows that I am interested in Sleeping Beauty, will it be authorized?"
Sean thought for a while and said, "Currently adapted films include Tchaikovsky's ballet "Sleeping Beauty" and Disney's 1959 cartoon "Sleeping Beauty". As for the fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty", there is no copyright constraint. As long as your story is not the same as the contents of the ballet and Disney animation, it will be fine. Just shoot it if you want."
"Very good." Li Donglai nodded, "Then let's start the project. I only have a story framework, and the specific script needs to be completed by the screenwriter team. This time the main focus is not on Sleeping Beauty, but it is replaced by the witch Malefison!"
Sean was stunned, "You mean, the protagonist is the villain?"
Li Donglai shook his head, "You can't say that. The villain is also very charming. You have experienced the most classic villain roles in Hollywood for so many years. What are the most vivid and long-standing villains? Don't hesitate and say it out immediately."
"Uh... the first one is naturally the clown. Then the villain of the horror movie, the chainsaw madman, the vampire Earl Dracula, etc., suddenly, I suddenly asked me to think about this, how could I think about it?" Sean was a little crazy.
Li Donglai smiled, "You have already thought of a lot."
"The so-called villains can also have many unknown sides. At least they are very popular and their classic images will never forget you. Then why can't you dig deep into their unknown stories to shoot?"
Sean thoughtfully, Li Donglai continued: "The unknown past of the classic villain of "Sleeping Beauty". Maleficent was not a witch from beginning to end. She also had her youth. When she was a girl, she might be a beautiful and pure young fairy with wings and could fly. She grew up in a peaceful and peaceful forest kingdom since childhood. However, happy times are always short. The forest kingdom was suddenly attacked by human army. Maleficent gradually grew up to be the guardian of this forest in battle. At the same time, her childhood lover Stephen cut off her wings in order to ascend the throne. She suffered betrayal and severe damage.
From then on, her mind began to become cold, and only the thought of revenge remained in her mind. In order to revenge, she cast a curse on her childhood lover, Princess Aurora, the birth daughter of the current human king: she will grow up to be the most beautiful girl, and everyone will like her, but she will fall asleep on her sixteenth birthday because of the textile machine, and only the kiss of true love can wake her up. However, as Princess Aurora grew up, Maleficent gradually realized that this little princess can not only bring peace to the two worlds, but also bring real happiness to herself...."
"Well!"
Sean paused again, "Is this the outline of the story you want? Well, although I admire you very much, I might as well admire you a little more. This story is very interesting, so please tell me again, I'll record it."
Li Donglai didn't care, and helped him record the story without any airs. He discussed it for a long time, "The princess character... Well, I'll go back and ask Emma if she is interested. As for the role of the witch, she needs a Hollywood front-line with enough weight. As for the level of Theron, what do you have to recommend?"
"No need to think about it. We have already cooperated with Project B to shoot "Zombie World War". Isn't Pete's wife Angelina Jolie a good candidate?"
Li Donglai thought about it, "Good idea. You will be the chief producer of this drama. The specific matter will be decided at the board meeting next month. As for the subsequent arrangements, I will leave it to you."
"No problem. Are there any arrangements?" Sean agreed immediately. The cooperation between them has lasted for several years and is always very happy. He understood that he was not the top CEO like Kevin Feige. The Phantom could have today, and it all relied on Li Donglai's wisdom. Therefore, although he is enough to call the wind and rain, he never dared to have independent ideas because he was not that material.
Li Donglai took a sip of juice and said carelessly: "Since you are so enthusiastic about work, then I will assign you another task. You mentioned Dracula just now, and I suddenly thought this was also a good idea. The specific operation and framework are exactly the opposite of "Sleeping Beauty", creating the bright version of Dracula when she was young, and then becoming a vampire. You can think about it. Find a professional to evaluate it. If it is feasible, start writing the script, and I will review it later."
"...Dark sleeping beauty, bright Dracula, only you can be so imaginative." Sean rolled his eyes, "Why are you so cheap? Just make things happen to yourself."
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Chapter completed!