The Best Director

"Stephanie, what I find fascinating about Bella and Edward's story is that it expresses so well the emotions and restlessness of teenage girls and their shared innermost fantasies."

Los Angeles is shrouded in darkness at night, and the bright and chic restaurant is quite quiet. The white tablecloth is spotless. The light shines on the dining table, making the clean knives and forks and other tableware shine. The guests are laughing and chatting softly while carrying drinks and dishes. There were waiters walking around, and there was long background music, and the atmosphere was quite emotional. From a window next door where you could see the bright night view outside, Mr. and Mrs. Wang Yang were having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Meyer.

Since it was confirmed that it would purchase the film rights of the "Twilight" series, Flame Films has made no secret of its love for the novel. Of course, it has not made any special fanfare. However, the news that FF is actively discussing with Meyer is inevitable. Word spread in the circle, and it was also said that Miraculous Yang took it very seriously! Magic Young's attention has attracted the attention of companies such as Paramount. Although "Twilight" is currently selling well, no one will think about a "new "Harry Potter" or the like, but it can be like "The Devil Wears Prada" It's attractive enough, but is this story really ok?

The answer to the Lone Walker movie is "YES", and MTV Movies believes that they have the most say. But from their looks, if there is no magic factor, the answer is "YES", which is also the answer of many film producers. However, the magical factors alone are worth fighting for! Although he doesn’t know if his injured brain will still work, and although he doesn’t know when his first failure will suddenly come.

Suddenly, big and small companies such as Paramount, Universal, Summit, Lionsgate, and New Line joined the competition, and the flames were not afraid at all.

FF has fully proven that it has the absolute ability to produce and distribute films of any cost level. It is financially healthy and strong, and it is no problem to operate "The Lord of the Rings", "Harry Potter" and so on. "The Twilight Saga" You won't suffer any loss if you follow FF; not to mention the biggest difference between these wall-to-wall film producers and FF is "attitude". They come to compete because of Miracle, while FF is the first active suitor. Their determination is unparalleled. The enemy can match any contract of the opponent! When the conditions were similar or the same, FF believed that the factor that impressed Meyer was her attitude, especially when she seemed to be just a housewife, but she was actually a highly educated woman.

Of course, Wang Yang really attached great importance to "Twilight". He personally communicated with Meyer and Little Brown Press on the phone. He also invited Meyer and his wife to have dinner. After getting to know each other, they further discussed the plan of adapting the film.

"Vampire culture is like a metaphor for the unique restlessness of adolescence, 'I want you, but I can't have you.' Using this taboo and the dramatic contradiction of touching taboos and breaking taboos to express the mood of teenagers will form A very new and exciting perspective that feels great.”

Speaking of Hollywood, Meyer has a particularly high impression of the good man Wang Yang, which is one of the reasons why she was happy to accept the invitation. Listening to Wang Yang's words, Stephanie Meyer, who was wearing a red sweater, smiled. Christian Meyer, who was sitting next to her, also smiled happily at the compliment.

The two are really childhood sweethearts. They met each other when they were 4 years old in Arizona, where they grew up. They got married in 1994 at the age of 21 and have three children, Gaby, Seth, and Eli.

"I think a lot of women have had similar emotional experiences, good boys and bad boys. Well, you're dating a good boy, and your parents and your friends are happy with him and they're all praising him; but then along comes a very good boy. A boy with a sense of mystery, or a dangerous bad boy, but for such a person, you can't help but have a desire to get closer and understand him, to understand his heart, to understand his secrets, to understand this person, Maybe that’s the charm of being a bad boy.”

Wang Yang said and glanced at Jessica beside him. She was cutting a steak. Her first reaction was a little confused: "I only have you. I don't know very well...Yes! Yes!" She cursed herself secretly. His stupid performance, but he immediately smiled brightly, looked at him and then looked at Stephanie opposite, thinking while nodding and smiling: "I think so, Yang gave me that feeling, obviously he is a good boy , but you know that he was once expelled from the university for being unjustly accused. The truth hadn't come out at that time. My father didn't like that Yang and I were so close, but the more he objected, the more I wanted to, haha! Of course, I believed him 100%. of."

"And he's quite mysterious..." Just as Jessica was talking, Wang Yang interrupted: "Maybe it's the alien style." Everyone chuckled suddenly, and Jessica laughed again: "I I feel like I haven’t fully understood him yet. He has 5 ex-girlfriends at one time and 7 at another time, haha! This is fun, I mean these mutual understandings." Jessica looked at Wang Yang who lowered his head to hold back laughter, He praised slightly affectionately: "My dear, I have always said that, you are a good boy and a bad boy." Wang Yang smiled and said: "Thank you."

The couple was really sweet and interesting. Stephanie was also laughing and looked at her husband Christian. In fact, she didn’t have much emotional experience at all, but she thought Wang Yang’s words were very reasonable and said, “Yes, Especially seventeen or eighteen years old is not an age where they can think completely independently. Their ability to resist temptation will decrease, or they may not think that much at all and just make choices based on their feelings."

"Yes!" Wang Yang nodded in agreement. Since the Meyers and his wife, who believe in Mormonism, do not drink alcohol, there were only fruit drinks on the table. He picked up his cup and took a sip, and continued: "Edward is the good boy and the bad boy." A combination of a boy, he has all the conditions for being charming, so Bella and many, many female readers are attracted to him. But when Bella knows that he is a vampire, she finds that she can no longer leave Edward, so no matter what More, she can only keep going and go by her feelings." He paused and said: "What I like most about "Twilight" is that it is a portrayal of a girl's heart."

There are many controversies in both the "Twilight" novels and movies, including feminists who believe that Meyer is an anti-feminist writer because Bella has spent her entire life revolving around Edward and has never controlled her own life. Absolutely Relying on Edward's ability to protect her all.

The movie has received even more criticism, but for Wang Yang, he never likes to look at something with prejudice. "Twilight" is not perfect, but it is undoubtedly an excellent work. The market is the truest reflection. The fact that this series has repeatedly created commercial miracles around the world has touched the hearts of countless audiences, mainly young girls, and psychologically satisfied their adolescent needs.

Counting it all, "Twilight" is the "love enemy" among the 36 drama modes proposed by George Prodi. In other words, forbidden love, the excitement comes from taboos. When Romeo and Juliet join the surreal world of vampires, werewolves, etc. Magical elements, and then using the identity background of high school students to carry out this sad love, this is a very brilliant combination of elements, and with the delicate and romantic interpretation, it has become a popular phenomenon.

The huge popularity of the series of novels has directly brought a large group of regular readers and fans to the film, building a good mass base; at the same time, new audiences who have never heard of "Twilight" will also be attracted by the movie story, creating the same feeling. The resonance and reaction are the same as those of those who were initially captivated by the novel.

This is something that the "Twilight" novel and the film must have in common. It puts the adolescent thoughts of girls first; however, there will inevitably be changes when adapting the film. For example, there will be a lot of action scenes for the visual sense, which requires a full range of actions. A dangerous world full of threats and corresponding plots, and when all of this is completed by a young vampire, it will bring a completely different feeling. I believe that everyone, regardless of boys or girls, has experienced something when they go through puberty. An urge to take risks.

"I think sometimes women have imagined themselves as Juliet, and even though she is just a fictional tragic character, she has gained so much recognition and she has a very distinct identity."

Wang Yang took another sip of water and looked out the window at the beautiful night view of Taobao Women's Clothing Tmall Taobao Mall Taobao Women's Clothing Winter Jacket m. He looked at the Meyers who were listening carefully and smiled and said: "Maybe sometimes, we will all suddenly have a rush. There is a similar feeling of loneliness, and the feeling that oneself is very, very incompatible with the environment in which one is living, and there will be a desire to leave and change. Therefore, women hope to meet their own Romeo and then have a vigorous love. Like Titanic, like Twilight.”

"Yes." After listening to what he said quietly, Jessica nodded in agreement. In fact, she had also read "Twilight" in the past few days, but she had not thought about so many things. She just felt that Edward is a bit too old at 104...

"Thank you." Stephenie Meyer thanked Wang Yang for his compliments. She was really happy in her heart, and she felt excited and happy because she had met her soulmate. Since the novel was published at the beginning of the month, she has received more and more praises, but few people understand her as thoroughly as Qi Qiyang. After a long conversation, it is obvious that Qi Qiyang has read her novels seriously and really likes them. , and I am very sure that the flames can turn it from text into a movie, which is exciting.

"I'm very much looking forward to reading the follow-up story of "Twilight"." Wang Yang said with interest. Although he had seen the series of movies in his mind, he had not read the original novel. He did not become a fan or anything like that. It is a good book worth reading. He smiled and asked: "Stephanie, a small request, can I read it in advance?" Stephanie Meyer immediately smiled and nodded: "Of course, no problem." Jessica also Expressing happiness: "That's great, I can know immediately whether Bella has turned into a vampire."

The topic at the dinner table changed to Stephanie talking about the creation experience of "Twilight". Everyone laughed and chatted while eating. After a while, they started talking about the film copyright again.

"Fire Films is really obsessed with Twilight and we are confident that this series will become a global literary phenomenon that almost everyone will love, especially teenagers! You know we focus on the favorites of teenagers most, if any year The name of the Fire movie cannot be found in the nomination list of the Teen Choice Awards and MTV Movie Awards. We will not forgive ourselves, there is no way to forgive! This is the Creed of the Fire."

Wang Yang stopped cutting the beef in his hands, looked at Stephanie, and said very seriously: "We believe that the "Twilight" series can become as popular as "Harry Potter." Don't think that I am just here. Let’s be honest, it’s true! And we have the ability to make it that kind of movie.”

"Thank you." Stephenie Meyer thanked her again. How could she not be a little touched in her heart? Thinking about the attitude of MTV Movies, and then 14 agents refused to contact the publisher for "Twilight", she couldn't help but feel more excited. If she had found Flame a few years ago, maybe "Twilight" would have been a movie. Movie. She is also convinced that flame has the ability to operate it well. Which of the "High School Musical" series, "Dance My Life" series, "The Hangover" series, etc. are not deeply loved by teenagers? But she didn't like "The Hangover," Young's worst movie, followed by "T-21-TEAM."

This can also be said to be her concern and her care. Stephenie Meyer thought for a moment and said: "Young, I'm not worried about this, but I am worried about the differences caused by the adaptation. We all know how many movies have been thoroughly It ruined the original novel, so I was really concerned and I wanted some protection."

"Yes, of course!" Wang Yang agreed without hesitation. Seeing that his resolute attitude was either coaxing people or telling the truth, of course Stephanie leaned towards the latter, she suddenly smiled: "Actually, my conditions are some relatively basic aspects, for example...'I can't let anyone in the novel "No character who dies in the movie dies in the movie,' and 'All members of the Cullen family must appear in the movie with their original names.' I think these are fundamental parts of the entire story, and they need to be preserved," she said seriously. : "I need you to promise me that you will try your best to be faithful to the original work, otherwise I will not hand over the copyright."

"Haha! Stephanie, if this is all you are worried about, then you can rest assured." Wang Yang laughed, but without any disrespect. He looked at the smiling faces of the Meyers and said: "Being loyal to the original novel is Our pursuit, no matter the story or the details of these stories, must of course use the original names of the Cullen family! When you see these details on the screen that you have read about in the books, you will be very excited, and for many young girls , the original novel is sacrosanct, and we don’t dare to offend the audience, so we will do our best to present all the content in the original way.”

Listening to his words, Stephanie felt more and more that the whole world was developing in a better direction. Wang Yang continued: "We understand your concerns very well, but you also have to understand our work. A movie only lasts two or three hours at most. , it is impossible to fully reveal the details of a book, we can only try our best to restore it and be loyal to its soul!" He smiled and said: "And future adaptation work will definitely require your participation and cooperation, at least we will I will show you the completed script and get your opinions, and then we will try to implement it, as long as those are good suggestions that can improve the quality of the film."

"The reason why we are interested in "Twilight" is because it really has unlimited potential to be adapted into a movie. As for the promise you want, I will give you the answer now." Wang Yang looked into her eyes and said seriously : "The answer is, obviously, of course! I promise! I promise!"

Jessica couldn't help but look at him deeply. The baby started kicking again. Listening to his fluctuating voice, Stephenie Meyer's mood gradually became excited. Is there anything else to worry about? Christian Meyer silently lamented that the charm of Miracle Young in private is even higher than on the screen, but I have to say that the attitude of Miracle Young and Flame Movie is really hard to refuse! He glanced at his wife and gave his opinion: "Agree?" Stephanie nodded heavily: "Okay, thank you! I think..." She smiled: "I will give you many, many opinions."

"Haha!" Everyone at the table immediately burst into happy chuckles, and Meyer agreed to hand over "Twilight" to Flame! After the matter was settled, everyone did not continue to talk about the details of the conditions and turned to other life topics. It was a very pleasant dinner. Although the people at the table all had different religious beliefs, they all had a deep love for family and children. Similarly, as parents of three children, the Meyers had many experiences and interesting stories to tell the Wang Yangs, and the atmosphere was enjoyable.