Producer: Liu Xiaoqing Producer: Jing Jun
Screenwriter: Hong Lv Ran Chengmiao Director: Peng Jun
Starring: Li
After six years, the TV series Luo Shen, which has invested tens of millions and experienced twists and turns, finally surfaced. Tonight, this 32-episode costume drama will be broadcast on Hangzhou TV Station for the first time to meet the audience, and then it will be broadcast on other domestic TV stations.
As the last TV series invested by Liu Xiaoqing Company before the tax storm, Luoshen has experienced twists and turns all the way. Before the post-production was completed, I put it on hold halfway and almost wanted to have an abortion; Later, in order to pay off the tax as soon as possible, Liu Xiaoqing also put the "semi-finished products" in his hand at that time
Luoshen sold at a high price, which solved the urgent need. But who is the buyer, Liu Xiaoqing did not disclose.
The secretive and mysterious buyer finally unveiled the veil this time, that is, Phoenix Film and Television (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. At that time, they had great vision and bought this "semi-finished project", but Phoenix Film and Television did not respond positively to the rumored purchase price of 4 million yuan, only acknowledging that it was a reasonable price acceptable to both parties. According to reports, Luo Shen made it carefully in his later period, and invited the popular singer Sha Baoliang to tailor the theme song "Love You" for Luo Shen. With his neoclassical romanticism, he successfully interpreted the tortuous and beautiful classical love story between Luo Shen and Cao Pi and Cao Zhi. Singing is difficult, especially when Sha Baoliang sings. At present, this song has been included in Sha Baoliang's third album, which made great achievements in the previous radio charts.
Luo Shen, which was shelved for two years, finally came to light after all the post-production was completed.
Liu Xiaoqing: Three selling points are worth looking forward to.
On the eve of the opening of Luoshen, the reporter interviewed Liu Xiaoqing, a key figure who invested heavily in the play. Liu Xiaoqing summed up three selling points of the drama's ratings and market expectations, and expressed his expectation for market testing.
Liu Xiaoqing introduced, first of all, the script is particularly good, the story is very beautiful and attractive. In the process of creation, I also borrowed from Mr. Mei Lanfang's masterpiece Luoshen and a famous section of Cao Pi's Kidnapping in local drama, hoping to reinterpret the story of "one woman screwing three Caos" with a modern eye. The story is a typical tragedy, but we hope to use this unfortunate ending caused by' hate' to call for' love' between people.
Screenwriters Hong Lv and Ran Chengmiao were originally screenwriters of Run for Love produced by Xiaoqing Company. Luo Shen's script was formed in 1996. It was first sold to Uncle Fang, and then it was sold several times before it arrived in Liu Xiaoqing. Liu Xiaoqing said that at that time, the company was like a factory, and the script was like jiaozi in a pot, which was shot as soon as it came up. Liu Xiaoqing didn't know Luo Shen before, nor had she seen the Hong Kong version of "Ada Choi" Luo Shen, but the script touched her and thought it was a rare historical emotional drama. After reading the story, the company began to adapt, and finally started in Jiaozuo, Henan Province on February 19, 2002.
Secondly, the actors are young and beautiful, and their performances are remarkable, which I believe will make people shine. Liu Xiaoqing himself started from an ordinary actor, thinking about his own growth path, and once said that if he succeeded one day, he must provide a stage for talented newcomers to show off. This time, almost all the main actors in Luo Shen used newcomers, with an average age of only 23 years old, so the crew at that time teased themselves that they were filming a costume youth idol drama. Pan Yuchen, who plays Luo Shen in the play, is a third-year student of Beijing Film Academy and has not graduated yet. Luo Shen is also her first costume drama. Pan Yuchen in Liu Xiaoqing's eyes is young and beautiful, and she is particularly satisfied with her performance. Li, the actor of Cao Pi, has just graduated and is a new face. Cao Zhi, who became famous in the world and became a poem in seven steps, was played by Mao Mao, a young singer at that time, and his performance was also excellent. Even the director Peng Jun directed the play independently for the first time. Although using young actors is risky, Liu Xiaoqing is very satisfied with the performance of this group of young people, which I believe will make the audience feel refreshed.
The third selling point is well made. The drama strives to create a style drama with a sense of "oil painting" in terms of clothing, modeling and lighting. The novel makeup modeling, exaggerated costume design and exquisite picture effect of this play are well-made. The total investment of the play is 6.5438+million yuan, of which clothing is expensive; In order to distinguish it from the outdated effect that other Han dramas often use coarse cloth, the costumes of this drama mostly use bright brocade, all of which are handmade by Zhenjiang embroidery experts. The fabric is mainly brocade, brightly colored and embroidered with flowers, which is very beautiful. Women's No.1 17 sets, the first hero Cao Pi 1 1 sets. As for the casual clothes that the people in the play usually wear, they are also very particular and beautiful.
Although the drama was not put on the market in time because of the company storm, in Liu Xiaoqing's view, all the TV dramas invested by the company in the past have never lost money, and the ratings of various places have been good. The story of Luo Shen is beautiful, and well-made historical dramas must have a market at any time. After the post-production of the play was completed, Liu Xiaoqing took time to watch several episodes, and felt that he had maintained a consistent standard. Moreover, Luo Shen has experienced many twists and turns and gained a good reputation. I believe that the market will have a good harvest, but she still looks forward to the test of the market and the audience.
There will be no shortage of TV, movies, performances and dramas.
After the tax storm, Liu Xiaoqing made a comeback. In order to pay off all debts as soon as possible, he continued to make movies. Now, Liu Xiaoqing seems to be in a small harvest season. The TV series "28 1 Letter" starring her as a producer has been broadcast on various TV stations, and the ratings are good. Her guest appearance "Jiangshan Beauty" has also started broadcasting, and Liu Xiaoqing can also be seen in some large-scale performances. The most striking thing is that after leaving the screen 15 years, Liu Xiaoqing played the role of a plastic flower factory owner in the film bloom in Spring by the sixth generation director Liu Bingjian. The film was shortlisted for the "International Contemporary Film" unit of Toronto Film Festival, and Liu Xiaoqing was also invited to attend the Toronto Film Festival, and the organizer was responsible for the round-trip expenses. Unfortunately, I couldn't get away from my temporary job, so I had to miss Toronto. However, at the closing ceremony of the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival on September 19, Liu Xiaoqing, as the only mysterious guest in China film circle who won the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Award for three consecutive years, appeared at the scene to present the Golden Rooster Award winner Ye Liu.
Back on the big screen, Liu Xiaoqing said there was no strangeness and no feeling of separation. Regarding the cooperation with the directors of the sixth generation, Liu Xiaoqing thinks that just like every actor is different, every director is different and has individual differences. The actress who worked with Xie Jin, the fourth-generation director of furong town, and Ling Zifeng, the fifth-generation director of Spring Peach, presented her first Sichuan dialect with the sixth-generation director in A Warm Spring in bloom. Speaking of the reasons for accepting the play, Liu Xiaoqing said, one is that the role is suitable and I can play it, and the other is that I am more congenial to the director.
When it comes to the criteria for accepting plays, Liu Xiaoqing said that there are three points: First, whether the characters are suitable for their own acting; Second, whether the story is appropriate; Third, whether the creative team is suitable. She is not picky about movies or TV plays, because she doesn't want her path to be too narrow. All three can be considered as long as they are suitable. At present, Liu Xiaoqing is strictly choosing scripts to arrange his work for next year.
In the remaining three months of this year, Liu Xiaoqing gave time to Jin Daban in the drama The Last Night of Jin Daban. This drama, planned by Xie Jin Company, has experienced ups and downs, and the role of Jin Daban has also changed several times. Gong Li and Anita Mui were both candidates, but in the end Liu Xiaoqing was defeated.
Speaking of drama stage, Liu Xiaoqing said with a smile that she was transferred from Chengdu Military Region Drama Troupe to Bayi Film Studio. Originally, she came to the screen from the stage, but this time it should be said that she has returned, so I am very much looking forward to it. The play will be performed in Beijing and Shanghai around New Year's Day next year, and Liu Xiaoqing's next time should be to enter intense rehearsal.
Just like the expectation for Luo Shen, we might as well wait and see what Liu Xiaoqing will achieve when he returns to the stage of drama after more than 20 years.
Interview the heroine
Pan Yuchen: Luoshen is a criterion for me to choose costume drama.
On the occasion of the broadcast of Luoshen, Pan Yuchen, who was filming in Dalian, was interviewed by a reporter. Talking about the influence of this drama on her, Pan Yuchen unexpectedly revealed: Luoshen is the yardstick for me to choose costume drama. Luo Shen is the first costume drama shot by Pan Yuchen and the only costume drama she has shot so far. Because of Luo Shen's scale, many costume dramas were "politely rejected" by her.
Like Liu Xiaoqing, Pan Yuchen is full of praise for the script of Luo Shen, and because of her particularly heavy part in this play, her shooting experience is unforgettable. The romantic love between her and Cao Pi in the play is unforgettable. Although the ending is a bit sad, the beauty of the shooting process is still fresh in my memory. And she also believes that Luo Shen is very helpful to her in makeup, clothing and photography.
Talking about her impressions and feelings about Liu Xiaoqing, Pan Yuchen said that she grew up watching Liu Xiaoqing's plays. In contact with the cast, she found that Liu was smart and beautiful, especially in acting. She gave them a lot of advice when filming, which was of great help to her growth. She worships Liu Xiaoqing very much and regards her as her role model.
Regarding this work, which was put on hold for two years before being shown to the audience, Pan Yuchen said that she felt a little sorry at that time because it was not broadcast in time. Now she finally meets the audience. She is very happy. I hope the audience will like the play and the role she plays.