Chapter 404 The Book Has Its Own Golden House
The next morning, Lin Han printed out the semi-finished crosstalk script and put it in his shoulder bag. He drove to the preparation team casually to meet Zhang Yimou.
The sun shines through mottled branches on both sides of the street. The summer morning is a bit cool. At this time, there is already a lot of traffic on several main roads. The on-board radio starts to say hello to the audience!
After following the navigation, Lin Han finally arrived in the gymnasium before 10 o'clock. This time, the venue for the World Science Fiction Conference was held in Wukesong Stadium, where various stages would be built.
Perhaps few well-known writers who are as light as Lin Han come here alone without any assistants. They are completely unaware that they are one of the most famous writers today.
The name Zhang Yimou is familiar to the people of the whole country. He has made major breakthroughs in art and business, and is also accompanied by praise and slander. As many people like him, many people hate him!
In Lin Han's impression, Zhang Yimou is a taciturn Northwest man, and he even has a huge and sophisticated production team, such as their studio in the financial location or in the depths of a quiet garden.
Perhaps the office area is vast, with the sun shining through the floor-to-ceiling glass on the group of well-dressed industry elites, and even the phone ringing sounds on the desks.
However, the fact surprised Lin Han▼ A man who was nicknamed by the outside world actually had only a few grass-roots team, and even the so-called office location was temporarily rented!
"Hello, Teacher Lin, I am Director Zhang's assistant Pang Liwei, and also an accountant and cashier. This is our driver Xiao Hou. Director Zhang is thinking there, I'll take you there."
Pang Liwei has multiple positions, and she is no longer surprised by Lin Han's surprise expression, as if this is a very common thing.
Lin Han adjusted his expression and asked in a low voice: "Does Director Zhang have any habits or taboos?"
"Don't worry, Director Zhang is actually a chattering person who can chat and fall asleep, and is also a workaholic. As a Mercedes-Benz, he only burns the amount of oil used by Alto, and maybe you can chat with him seriously."
On the desk over there, Zhang Yimou appeared in Lin Han's sight with some unkempt appearance. His cheekbones were slightly protruding, deep eyes, his cheeks were symmetrical and sunken, and wrinkles appeared on his face, a little like a wild wolf!
Lin Han took the initiative to walk to him, stretched out his right hand and said, "Hello, Director Zhang, I am Lin Han, we were on the phone yesterday."
Zhang Yimou looked at Lin Han, and after shook hands, he replied, "Yes, you are the writer specially sent by the Ministry of Culture and the preparation team of the World Science Fiction Conference. He looks quite young!"
"I just don't look old." Lin Han said modestly. The original owner of his body was graduated from the director department. Although Zhang Yimou graduated from Beijing Film Academy, it does not prevent him from becoming the original owner's idol.
Something unexpected happened to Lin Han. Zhang Yimou actually bent down and took out a few books from the drawer next to him. He said embarrassedly: "My son is your loyal fan. He especially likes this book "Inception". My eldest daughter and wife even cried when they read "Bouquets for Algeron". After they heard that you were coming, they pestered me for an autograph. How about you help me?"
The style of painting suddenly changed, Lin Han nodded blankly. Who would have thought that Director Zhang was such a person? He searched for the pen here and was about to write down his name. Then he asked: "Would you like to write their names? This should be better."
Even during the signing ceremony, Lin Han asked his readers this way. There are many signature books, but signature books with their own names are unique!
"Okay, you sit down first, sit down and write slowly." Zhang Yimou patted his head, and he found that he and Lin Han were still standing.
After writing the names of Zhang Mo and Zhang Yinan, Lin Han returned the novel to Zhang Yimou.
With this relationship as a foundation, Lin Han felt that his relationship with Zhang Yimou should be able to be slightly eased, so he was ready to talk about the important matter!
"To be honest, I have read your novels, and even my son kept instigating me to adapt your novel "The Three-Body Problem", but I don't have much time now and have not found an investor. The background of "The Three-Body Problem" is very good and is becoming more and more expanding. If it is done well, it will definitely be a science fiction blockbuster! I don't know if domestic investors have the courage. Our domestic movies need such a new genre."
Lin Han was a little moved by his idea. Can you find several directors in China who surpassed Zhang Yimou? Not only is he famous, he also likes to try new things and is willing to break through himself. It seems that it is a good choice to hand over the "Three-Body Problem" series of movies to him!
At this time, Lin Han completely forgot his original intention, and he began to communicate seriously with Zhang Yimou: "Director Zhang, if you can get the script done, I can appropriately reduce the price of movie adaptation and invest in it myself. Although it is impossible to invest all of it, it is still okay to get tens of millions."
As a billionaire, even if Lin Han bought a luxury villa in Yanjing, he still had a lot of money in his hand. He couldn't make much money even if he invested it. It would be better to invest in his own novels and make movies!
If "The Three-Body Problem" can be presented from Zhang Yimou, the box office of the movie should not be difficult. After all, this is a collaboration between a super IP and a big director. Although there is no sign of the horoscope, Lin Han wants to cheer and celebrate!
After choosing Zhang Yimou, the novel adaptation of movies will receive more attention and picky, and the pressure will be huge.
The qualification standards of new directors and well-known directors are naturally different. As soon as the name Zhang Yimou goes out, there will be many people who are spontaneously annoying. It is estimated that "The Three-Body Problem" will also be implicated.
Zhang Yimou did not expect that Lin Han would be so big. Not only was he willing to discount the adaptation rights, but he even invested in it himself. This determination was obvious.
"Ten millions are not a joke. I am planning to make the movie into a series. Tens of millions of RMB may only be 20% of the total investment. Once you lose money, you will lose all your money. Haven't you ever thought of making this movie yourself?" Although Zhang Yimou is famous, he is still different from Lin Han in terms of his ability to make money. Lin Han made a fortune in silence.
I have filmed so many big-name movies, but I always have very few pay and dividends. I even went to court to ask for salary with my old boss. Zhang Yimou's income in these years is not as good as Lin Han's one year.
There is a golden house in the book. Lin Han, who has assets of over 100 million, has no worries. He just wants to see "The Three-Body Problem" turn from text to picture and appear in the cinema!
Even if he loses tens of millions, it doesn't matter. His books are constantly making money from book merchants all over the world, and he will not hurt his muscles at all. Just write one or two new books at that time.
Faced with Zhang Yimou's doubts, Lin Han said, "I must have thought about directing myself, but I don't have that ability. I can't watch "Three-Body Problem" and be destroyed by myself. Director Zhang, if you are really willing to direct the "Three-Body Problem" series, I will definitely support it!"
"That's a big project, how can you just shoot it? At least now investors still have to watch the box office of your book "Martian Rescue". If the box office in China is excellent and can still harvest some of the box office abroad, it will definitely attract many investors."
"Martian Rescue" is one of Lin Han's most moderate novels, which is far inferior to "Three-Body Problem". After all, "Three-Body Problem" won the Nebula Award some time ago, many people!
Lin Han nodded. At the World Science Fiction Conference, Chang'e Film has also increased its publicity chips. The preview of the English version of "Martian Rescue" will be released. At the same time, it will release behind-the-scenes production specials and posters, and strive to swipe a face card in front of world science fiction enthusiasts.
The movie has become popular, and it is still half a year before it is released. Whether the popularity can be converted into box office depends on the efforts in the future.
In the following time, Lin Han and Zhang Yimou became more and more excited. They talked about the novel creation of "Three-Body Problem" thoroughly, and even exchanged phone numbers with each other!
Pang Liwei looked at Lin Han and the others in amazement, thinking that Lin Han was relatively reserved, but she didn't expect that she was just a mess. The two of them kept talking back and forth, and sometimes they couldn't understand what they were talking about.
All she could do was bring Lin Han a bottle of mineral water and put it at hand, then turn around quietly and walk out.
"You can prepare for the script now. I will definitely work hard to promote the "Three-Body Problem" movie. Believe me!" Lin Han almost made a promise with his chest. In his previous life, he watched the "Three-Body Problem" movie from the lively start of filming to the strand. Since he has the ability in this life, he must not repeat the same mistakes.
Zhang Yimou has made many different types of movies, but this is the first time he has encountered science fiction films. The director transferred by the cameraman is already a little itchy. He rubbed his hands and said, "That's all. When I finish the opening ceremony of this conference, I will start to polish the script."
Lin Han said with annoyance, "When talking about the World Science Fiction Conference, I remembered what I was doing today. I forgot as I chatted. Didn't I say I wanted to combine science fiction with our country before? I thought about writing a sci-fi crosstalk script. What do you think?"
As he said, he took out the printed documents from his shoulder bag and handed them to Zhang Yimou, waiting for evaluation!
The new year, the new month, I look forward to the monthly tickets of book friends
Every month, we are lagging behind at the beginning and then slowly catching up with the books ahead. Can we lead a little bit at the beginning this time?
Chapter completed!