In October, Zhang Yimou went to the Venice Film Festival with his new film "Something to Say".

However, this movie did not win the recognition of the Golden Lion Award, which made Zhang Yimou somewhat disappointed.

However, Qu Ying's appearance on the red carpet still attracted a lot of attention to her, and she has been favored by many fashion brands in the future. It can be regarded as a loss in the east and a gain in the future.

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In November, Xiang Nan prepared a new script for Zhao Baogang and told him to hurry up and film it.

Zhao Baogang took it and took a look, but was a little surprised.

Because this is a costume drama, it tells the story of Xiao Yanzi, a folk girl, and Xia Ziwei, the daughter of Qianlong, who accidentally exchanged identities and entered the Forbidden City to fight.

To be honest, the story is a bit absurd.

However, at that time, the mainland's historical dramas were greatly influenced by Hong Kong and Taiwan. The dramas were more dramatic than historical facts, and they were more popular with the audience.

For example, "The Kingdoms of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty", which was filmed and recreated strictly according to historical records and research, had very average ratings. It was completely inferior to the dramatized "Kangxi's Private Interviews in Private Clothes".

Therefore, it is not surprising that Xiang Nan chose to joke about history. After all, private capital puts interests first.

Moreover, as he continued reading, he discovered that this script was actually an idol drama in ancient costume.

Xiao Yanzi, Xia Ziwei, Jin Suo, Fifth Brother, Erkang, Erjie... You love me, I love him, he loves you, laughing and joking, fighting, dividing and reuniting, no different from modern idol dramas

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"Boss, is a costumed idol drama okay?" Zhao Baogang said a little uncertainly.

"Why not? "A Play on Qianlong", to put it bluntly, isn't it just a costume anti-corruption drama? Why is it so popular?" Xiang Nan waved his hand and smiled, "Actually, it doesn't matter whether it's costume or not, the key is the core. As long as the core adapts.

Times have changed, so no matter what skin you wear, you will be welcomed."

In the earliest Disney princess movies, princesses were saved by princes. With the rise of the feminist movement in the 1970s and 1980s, Disney's princess movies also followed the development of the times. Princesses no longer waited for princes, but took the initiative themselves.

,pursuit of happiness.

In the new century, it has developed into the princess rescuing the prince. Even the princess no longer needs the prince, but is beautiful on her own.

It is precisely because its core continues to adapt to the changes of the times that even though the stories of princesses and princes are outdated, these Disney movies are still popular.

After Zhao Baogang heard this, he couldn't help but be inspired and sighed that this could still be done.

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"'Huanzhugege' is a costume idol drama, the style is lively and funny, so the actors must be chosen well." Xiang Nan told Zhao Baogang, "Also, try to choose some new faces."

Zhao Baogang nodded after hearing this.

Then, he followed Xiang Nan's instructions and began to select actors.

Since Xiang Nan said he wanted new faces, Zhao Baogang didn't use people like Xu Jinglei and Li Anpeng, but chose among newcomers from the film and television school.

And soon, he had a good candidate.

Xiao Yanzi, he chose Qin Hailu who was in the drama.

On the one hand, she has a very distinctive look and is very recognizable; on the other hand, she has learned Dao Ma Dan before. And Xiao Yanzi has a lot of fighting scenes in the play, so if you choose Qin Hailu, there will be no problem in this aspect.

Xia Ziwei, he chose Jiang Qinqin.

Jiang Qinqin is very beautiful, gentle and charming, and has a graceful temperament. She is just right to play the role of Xia Ziwei, the lady of the family.

As for the golden lock, he chose Jin Qiaoqiao.

Jin Qiaoqiao is also very beautiful, but her temperament is not as charming as Jiang Qinqin.

The fifth elder brother is played by Huang Xiaoxuan, Er Kang is played by Guo Xiaodong, and Er Jie is played by Zu Feng.

The three of them are all students highly recommended by Beijing Film Academy, with good acting skills and spirituality. Zhao Baogang has seen them in person and thinks they are very good.

Seeing this list of actors, Xiang Nan is quite satisfied.

Although he knew that it would be more successful if he used the original actors, he didn't want to use the original version, and the current version is pretty good.

Seeing that Xiang Nan had no problem, Zhao Baogang immediately started planning the filming.

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In the same month, Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie returned from the south and defected to Xiang Nan.

After filming "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", Zhang Guoli truly became a household name, and he had constant film appointments.

As for the South, because of its early reform and opening up, it has moved faster in all aspects. Private film and television companies were established as early as the early 1990s.

After Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie became famous, they went to the south to develop for a few years and filmed some TV series and movies. But to be honest, although they made a little money, they did not have much impact.

Mainly because China's cultural center is in the north. Moreover, the spread of popularity in the entertainment industry has always been top-down.

For example, Zhao Benshan, who was popular in the Northeast back then, was still unknown nationwide. But once he landed on CCTV, he immediately became a famous comedian throughout the country and became a household name.

Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie were filming in the south, and the movies and TV series they produced could only have a small impact, so their popularity fell instead of rising. In the past two years, there has been almost no trace of this person.

In comparison, Li Baotian, who filmed "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" with them, is now a first-line movie star in the mainland. "Ju Dou", "Shake, Shake, Shake to Grandma Bridge", "Speak Well" are all I collaborated with Zhang Yimou.

Therefore, the two of them woke up in time, resolutely put aside their careers and connections in the south, and chose to return to the capital for development. As for Xiang Nan's Kirin Pictures, because of its rapid development in the past two years, it can be said to be the leader of mainland private film and television companies. Outstanding.

In addition, they had a connection before, so the two of them came to seek refuge.

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Xiang Nan naturally welcomed Zhang Guoli and Deng Jie's surrender with both hands.

In real life, Zhang Guoli is a small giant in the TV drama industry. "Kangxi Private Interview", "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan", "Scent of Sophora Flowers in May", "Legend of Liulichang", "Golden Wedding", "Brothers" ...His masterpieces are too numerous to count.

So he happily accepted them, "You should have come here a long time ago. Why are you running blindly to the south? The capital is the cultural center."

"Yes, you are absolutely right." Deng Jie said with a smile, "We are just stupid. We are really stupid to run out while you are here."

Zhang Guoli also nodded. The so-called "backing against a big tree to enjoy the shade" was because they originally had a big tree, but they ran out and got wet.

"Okay, that's it. You guys rest for two days and I'll arrange a show for you right away." Xiang Nan nodded.

When they heard this, they were very happy.

Xiang Nan then took out the script of "The Legend of Liulichang" and handed it to Zhang Guoli and Ouyang Fenqiang to direct it together.

After Ouyang Fenqiang graduated from university, he has been studying with Zhang Yimou. He has participated in many of Zhang Yimou's works. After so many years of experience, he has already lost his innocence and youthfulness and has become mature.
Chapter completed!