If you are asked to make a graduation film, you will win the Golden Bear Award?

Chapter 221 Movie screenings are overwhelmed!

"Principal Yu, you want to ask me to make a movie?" Lu Chen thought he heard it wrong, and saw the other party nodding, "Principal Yu, my movie is not short of investment at present."

I thought the other party was going to invest in a movie.

However, there is never a lack of investment in making movies by yourself.

Even well-known Hollywood film companies are begging to invest.

Besides, with Yu Minhong's current net worth, he is definitely not qualified for a movie with an investment of more than [-] million US dollars, and he cannot afford to invest in it.

"Director Lu, I'm not going to invest in your movie." Seeing the misunderstanding, Yu Minhong hurriedly explained, "I want to ask Director Lu to make a movie for our Xindongfang Education Group."

New East Square will be listed in the United States.

From then on, Xindongfang will become a truly giant private educational institution in China.

And Yu Minhong has a bigger purpose, to make Xindongfang more famous, not only in China, but also in the world.

Advertising is not enough anymore, I want to make a movie about Xindongfang.

The director must be the most popular director in the world, and Director Lu Chen is the most suitable candidate.

If Director Lu is willing to direct, it will surely boost the reputation of Xindongfang, so that more people will come to Xindongfang to study and increase operating income.

It will also increase the shares of Xindongfang listed in the future, which is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone.

"I'm sorry, Principal Yu, I don't have a date right now." Lu Chen rejected the other party. Now that he is a world-renowned director, how can he make a promotional video for a company.

Yu Feihong also felt that Yu Minhong was confused, and ran over to ask Director Lu to make a promotional video for Xindongfang, thinking that Director Lu was the commercial director.

Besides, with Lu Dao's current worth, it is impossible for Xindongfang to afford the price.

"Director Lu, you may have misunderstood me again." Yu Minhong explained again, "This is not a promotional film, but a story about Xindongfang Education Group. This is a movie."

"As for everything about this movie, it is up to you, Director Lu, to decide. Our Xindongfang will never interfere, and our Xindongfang is willing to bid 2000 million to pay Director Lu's directing fee, including paying Director Lu and our Xindongfang. Fang 7.6% of the shares."

It is clear that the cost of Lu Chen directing "Iron Man" and "Batman" is about 2000 million US dollars, and there are other conditions. The overall directing fee is probably around 3000 million US dollars.

And Xindongfang paid 2000 million yuan, which is not a dollar, it must be far behind.

But these are not the best conditions.

The best condition is Xindongfang shares.

Xindongfang will be listed in the United States, which is definitely a very attractive condition.

As long as the listed stock price is good, Director Lu will definitely make a lot of money.

Taking shares as remuneration is also a decision that Yu Minhong and the other two partners discussed together.

This matter is definitely a win-win situation. If Director Lu comes to direct, it can greatly improve the reputation of Xindongfang, including increasing the stock price.

Lu Chen was really moved when he heard that he had given 7.6% shares to Xindongfang.

Remember the previous life.

Xindongfang was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. At that time, it was valued at 3 million U.S. dollars, and the 7.4% stake was more than 2000 million U.S. dollars.

That's just the valuation at the time.

Xindongfang listed, the stock price has been rising.

The peak market value reached more than 200 billion U.S. dollars. Of course, due to policy changes, the stock price of Xindongfang began to plummet all the way.

If Lu Chen really agrees and gets the shares of Xindongfang, as a future person, he will definitely cash out at the highest point and leave the market.

"Director Lu, as long as you are willing, you can ask for whatever conditions you have, including the shares. As long as we can accept it, we will definitely not refuse." Yu Minhong continued to persuade, "As for movies, we Xindong There will be no interference in the movie, Director Lu and you alone have the final say on the movie."

I know that Chinese-speaking directors don't like investor interference.

What's more, this is Director Lu, and the crew is the Tu Emperor, everyone knows this.

When filming "Transformers", as the producer, Spielberg, the world famous director, never interfered with Director Lu's directing work.

Lu Chenbi did not agree, but thought, the condition of giving shares for free is indeed very attractive, but there is really not enough time at present, and there is still a lot of work to be done.

"Director Lu, Xindongfang will be listed in the United States." Seeing Director Lu Chen, Yu Minhong was still vacillating, and began to make a passionate speech, "This is the first company in China to go public, and it is in the United States. Listed educational institutions."

"In the second half of this year, I will stand on the New York Stock Exchange with my partner and swing the hammer. I want to tell the world how excellent our education in Huaguo is now. We have the best students in the world in Huaguo..."

More and more excited.

The intention of the words is also getting higher and higher. It is said that the listing of Xindongfang will change the education pattern of Huaguo, so that more Huaguo students can come to study in first-class overseas universities, and then return to China to serve the motherland.

Yu Minhong even said that the "Changjin Lake" filmed by Lu Chen has improved the confidence of the people. The film he shot is loved by fans all over the world. The use of film has enhanced the status of Huaguo in the hearts of the people of the world.

Now Xindongfang is doing the same thing, helping Huaguo students to study abroad and improving Huaguo's status in the world.

"Principal Yu, it's fine." Lu Chen said that there is no need to say any more, and I agreed.

Now I can be regarded as knowledgeable and educated, and I can really speak well.

Yu Minhong got up instantly, bowed and thanked, "Thank you, Director Lu, for being willing to make a movie about our Xindongfang, so that more people can know about Xindongfang."

"Principal Yu, you're welcome. You've come to me on your own initiative. How can I refuse?" Lu Chen agreed, also for the sake of the shares, "However, the film is not produced so quickly, and I still have two big projects on hand. .”

"Director Lu, I know about this. After Director Lu finishes his work, we will start filming a movie about Xindongfang." Yu Minhong only needs Director Lu Chen's consent.

At that time, wait for Xindongfang to go public.

News can be released that director Lu Chen is going to shoot a movie about Xindongfang.

As a result, more people in Europe and the United States will pay attention to Xindongfang, and if more people pay attention, naturally more people will buy Xindongfang shares, and the stock price will also rise.

"Principal Yu, then you can't rush me in the future." Lu Chen also explained in advance that he must finish filming the second part of "Iron Man" and "Batman" first.

As for the Xindongfang movie, it must be put in the back.

"Director Lu, I won't." What Yu Minhong wanted was the news that Lu Chen would come to shoot a movie about Xindongfang, "Director Lu, why don't I sit east today and have a good meal outside, Miss Yang Mi , together with Miss Yu Feihong."

"Next time, I will meet with guests later to discuss matters related to the movie." Lu Chen looked at his watch, and the time agreed with Kevin Feiqi was almost here.

"Director Lu, then next time, you must be rewarded." Yu Minhong also resigned knowingly, not to disturb Director Lu Chen's work.

The next step is to prepare the contract.

As long as the contract is signed, everything will be stable, and it can be promoted to the outside world. Director Lu Chen will shoot a movie about Xindongfang, so that Xindongfang will get more attention.

……

"Director Lu, congratulations." Not long after Yu Minhong left, Kevin Feiqi, the president of Manway, came, "Transformers exploded, with $2.89 million in its first week, breaking the box office record for the first week in Europe and America this year. Director Lu, you made history again."

Now the senior executives of Manwei have already supported Lu Chen's selection of the hero of "Iron Man".

The response of "Transformers" was very good, and the box office data in the first week was quite explosive.

The male protagonist also received a lot of praise.

As for "Transformers" hero LaBeoufu, he must have never starred in a big production before, and his reputation is not very big.

At the beginning of "Transformers", Universal Pictures and Spielberg had other candidates. Director Lu Chen made the decision alone, and LaBeouf played the role.

Now that the movie has been shot, the effect is quite good, which shows that Director Lu has a vicious vision.

"That's all thanks to everyone's help." Lu Chen knew that many Hollywood film companies helped promote "Transformers". Of course, they didn't help in vain, but because they wanted to achieve good results, so that the film they collaborated with could get a lot of money. more attention.

"Director Lu, it's your own strength. Looking at the world's film history, you are unique." Kevin Feiqi really admires Director Lu Chen's strength.

too strong.

Strong enough to have no opponent.

Even world-renowned directors come out step by step.

Unlike director Lu Chen, who was born out of nowhere.

As soon as he debuted, he won the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival and became the youngest winner in history.

Then to the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival the following year.

Afterwards, "Inception" will directly become a god, combining art and business to the extreme.

Yang Mi agrees with Kevin Feiqi's words in her heart. Now that she is in the United States, she can feel how popular "Transformers" is in Europe and America.

When I went out to eat, there were posters of "Transformers" on the street, and there was a big director on the poster: Lu Chen.

There are also many people on the street, discussing the movie "Transformers".

Including Yang Mi, who also became popular because of "Transformers". Now when going out in the United States, she must wear a mask and do a good job of hiding.

Before, Yang Mi didn't dare to think that she would be well-known in the world. If she hadn't met Director Lu and was taken in by him, she would still be just a young actor, and she wouldn't be the heroine of "Transformers", which became a global hit.

"Mr. Kevin, sit down." Lu Chen invited the two of them to the sofa area to take a seat.

Yu Feihong poured three cups of tea and came over. Seeing Kevin Feiqi with a middle-aged European and American man, he thought it should be the hero of the "Iron Man" movie.

"Thank you~" Kevin Feiqi thanked. He respected Lu Chen's female companions, and it was all for the sake of director Lu Chen.

"Mr. Kevin, this one is Robert Downey Jr., right?" Lu Chen looked at him, and now Tangny doesn't have the temperament of Iron Man.

"Pfft~" Kevin Feiqi sprayed out the tea he just drank, and wiped his mouth with a tissue, "I'm sorry."

"Mr. Kevin, is it too hot?" Yu Feihong asked with concern.

Kevin Fei Qi waved his hand, saying that it was not the water temperature problem, but his own problem, "Director Lu, yes, this is Robert Downey Jr."

The tea in my mouth just now spewed out.

He was surprised by director Lu Chen's question.

Director Lu and Tang Ni don't know each other.

I thought there was a good relationship between the two.

Otherwise, Director Lu had a firm attitude before, only agreeing to Tang Ni to play the role of Iron Man, no matter how much he persuaded him, it made Hollywood no actor, or Tang Ni was Iron Man.

But now Lu Chen directly asked the person he brought, was it Tang Ni?

Kevin Feiqi was really convinced by director Lu Chen, and he didn't even know an actor who insisted on it.

If he didn't know Lu Chen's professional skills and his serious attitude towards movies, he would doubt whether he was playing Manwei.

"Mr. Tang Ni, I really like the biographical movie "The Tablet" played by you very much." Lu Chen stretched out his hand.

Tang Ni hurriedly shook hands, then got up and bowed, "Thank you, Director Lu, for your recognition of me. I will definitely live up to your expectations, Director Lu."

before coming.

Received the news.

It was Director Lu who persisted.

Let yourself play 'Iron Man', but Manway executives have always disagreed.

It was Director Lu's insistence that allowed him to have the role of 'Iron Man', so he was very grateful to Director Lu Chen in his heart, and really needed this opportunity.

I did something wrong when I was young, and I was abandoned by Hollywood film companies since then. In order to make a living, most of these years I took bad movies or made movies with low cost.

I also entered the blacklist of major directors in Europe and America, and no major director is willing to use me again.

I thought I was about to say goodbye to mainstream movies.

Unexpectedly, he was spotted by Director Lu and played the leading role in "Iron Man".

For "Iron Man", I must know that "Iron Man" already has comics and animations, and has a good reputation in Europe and America.

The live-action film "Iron Man" must have its own enthusiasm, and the film is directed by Director Lu, the most popular Chinese-language director in the global film industry today.

Unexpectedly, such a precious opportunity fell on my own head.

So a special thanks to Director Lu.

It was Director Lu who gave him a new opportunity and a second movie life.

"Sit down." Lu Chen pressed his hand, signaling not to get excited.

Tang Ni sat down and sat upright. Although he was older than Lu Chen, he was like a younger brother in front of Lu Chen. After all, there was too much difference in status in the film industry.

Director Lu Chen is the darling of major Hollywood film companies, and he is a powerful film capital, but he is already an outcast in the film industry.

"Director Lu, now we agree with you to recommend candidates for 'Iron Man', should the film be shot as soon as possible." Kevin Feiqi hopes that the film will be produced as soon as possible.

Manwell has invested too much in "Iron Man", if the time is prolonged, there will be great pressure on the accounts.

"When the preparatory work is done, the movie will be shot. Don't worry, Mr. Kevin. During this period of time, the focus of my work is "Iron Man." Lu Chen looked at Yu Feihong, "Take the paper I drew on. bring here."

Yu Feihong got up, went to the inner room, took out a document, and put it on the table.

Kevin Feiqi felt relieved when he heard Director Lu Chen's words, and he would be able to have a good explanation with Manway's senior management when he went back.

Lu Chen took away the document, and each piece of paper was filled with hand-drawn drawings, "Mr. Kevin, this is the Iron Man armor I drew. There will be three sets of Iron Man armor in the movie, so I only drew three sets of Iron Man armor." Put on armor."

Three sets of battle armor were drawn.

But more than three sheets.

The details of each set of armor are also drawn.

About each set of battle armor, there are thirteen or four sheets of paper, there are full rest images, and close-up images, all drawn in detail, so that people who see it can understand at a glance.

"Director Lu, your drawing skills are good." Kevin Feiqi first praised his drawing skills, and then watched carefully. The most important thing for Iron Man is Iron Man's battle armor.

Every set of armor made by Iron Man is a climax.

As for Lu Chen's drawing skills, it is also recognized as good. All the character images in "Kung Fu Panda" were drawn by Lu Chen alone.

He also has a great skill in drawing storyboard manuscripts. Before filming "Let the Bullets Fly", the storyboard manuscripts drawn by Lu Chen were all packed in boxes.

"Mr. Tang Ni, take a look too." Lu Chen picked up a copy and gave it to Tang Ni.

"Thank you, Director Lu." Tang Ni continued with both hands, his expression as if he had found a treasure, "And Director Lu, just call me Xiao Tang from now on."

"Director Lu, the three sets of armor you drew are very good, and they fit the definition of Iron Man. There are obvious differences between the three sets of armor, allowing the audience to see the difference at a glance, especially the first set of armor, which is great! After reading all the drawings, Kevin Feiqi admired Director Lu Chen even more.

"Then I will arrange the production of the armor as soon as possible." Lu Chen will also use Mercury special effects for this shooting, "The production of the armor will be completed by Mercury special effects and Industrial Light & Magic. As for the film special effects, it is also the same. The two companies are done."

The battle armor produced is only the same in shape, and it is impossible to have the real function of the Iron Man armor. If it really has this function, what kind of movie will Lu Chen make, and it would be great to be Iron Man.

"Director Lu, no problem." Kevin Feiqi believed in Industrial Light and Magic technology quite a bit. As for the Mercury special effects, he also became famous after the battle of "Transformers", so he can rest assured.

Lu Chen continued to chat with Kevin Feiqi about the filming work. The film is about to be filmed, and some things need to be finalized so as not to cause disagreements and affect the filming work.

The hero of the previous "Iron Man" movie was delayed for a while because of differences.

"Director Lu, then I won't disturb your rest." Kevin Feiqi chatted with Lu Chen for about three hours, then got up to leave.

"Director Lu." Robert Downey Jr. was still puzzled, "Why did you choose me to play 'Iron Man'?"

"Because you are Iron Man." Lu Chen's tone was affirmative, which also gave Tang Ni more confidence to play the role of "Iron Man".

Kevin Fei was stunned for a moment. He remembered that before Lu Chen insisted on Tang Ni acting, that's not what he said. He said that Robert Tang Ni's life experience was very similar to Iron Man's front body, with ups and downs.

How did Tang Ni become Iron Man?
"I'm Iron Man?" Tang Ni was dumbfounded.

"Yes, it's Iron Man himself." Lu Chen's tone was quite approving.

"Thank you, Director Lu." Tang Ni bowed deeply again, feeling that Director Lu Chen said this to gain confidence for himself, and he was afraid that the filming would not be good when the filming started.

Ever since she was abandoned by mainstream movies, Tang Ni has been waiting for an opportunity.

Now the opportunity has come, needless to say, everyone will cherish it extremely.

And this is to cooperate with the most popular director Lu Chen today, this is the opportunity that a popular movie star in Hollywood can only dream of, and now I give it to myself.

It has to act well and live up to Director Lu's expectations.

So I decided to start from now on, to substitute into the role, to make myself feel that I am Iron Man himself, so as to perfectly play the role of 'Iron Man'.

"Director Lu, then we'll leave. You rest for a while. In the evening, I'll sit east and have a meal at Huaguo Restaurant." Kevin Feiqi took Tang Ni away.

I heard Director Lu Chen say this just now.

I really feel that Tang Ni is so similar to the Iron Man image in the Iron Man cartoon.

……

A private jet is flying over thousands of miles, from the United States to Beiping, China.

Lu Chen put his hands on the keyboard.

Write the movie script, the movie script specially shot for Xindongfang.

Lu Chen chose the movie "Hua Guo Partners" from his previous life.

The story filmed in "Hua Guo Partners" is exactly the story of the three creators of New Oriental, which is so appropriate.

As for returning to China this time, it is to prepare for the next premiere of "Youth in Youth".

After attending the premiere, he had to return to the United States without stopping.

The filming of "Iron Man" officially started.

Now that the preparatory work for "Iron Man" has been prepared, it is short of the official start of filming.

Yang Mi leaned on Lu Chen's shoulder with a hint of disappointment on her face.

This time when I return to China, when I come to the United States again, I will not be by my side, but Teacher Yu Feihong will be with me. After all, I have no role in "Iron Man".

Yu Feihong, who was sitting opposite, picked up the wine glass and touched Lu Chen, also to let Director Lu relax.

As soon as I got on the plane, I kept writing the movie script, "Director Lu, "Transformers" has achieved very good results in China and overseas. I'm afraid this time, there will be countless reporters waiting for you at the airport."

Hearing this, Lu Chen felt quite a headache. Every time his itinerary was known, it was popular and troublesome.

"Director Lu, there is also a screening of "Youth in Youth" in China. The effect is quite good. I'm afraid that "Youth in Youth" will sweep away the major awards again." Yu Feihong has also been paying attention to domestic news recently.

"Transformers" is about to be released from domestic cinemas.

Originally, everyone's eyes were attracted by "Transformers".

Suddenly "Youth in Youth" began to be screened in mainland theaters.

This caught the domestic audience by surprise.

Because the leading role is Liu Yifei.

It seems like a year since Liu Yifei became an international movie star in "Inception" and no work has been released.

But it is definitely not the case. Liu Yifei has always been the top four young actresses, and has won Director Lu's attention. How could there be no works to shoot? She must be preparing for a big project.

When the audience saw the information of "Youth in Youth" in the cinema, they thought they were delusional.

Starring Liu Yifei?
Incredible.

In the early stage, there was no publicity at all.

And the most incredible thing is that the director is Director Lu.

This shocked the domestic audience and the media.

You must know that Director Lu's movies have always received a lot of attention, such as the previous "Transformers" and "Changjin Lake", etc., are all followed by audiences across the country.

And this "Youth in Youth", if it hadn't been secretly screened in movie theaters, no one would not know about it.

If there is no news, the previous news blockade is dead enough. Otherwise, if Director Lu is directing, as long as the news is released, it will definitely attract a lot of attention.

As for the main creative team of "Youth in Youth", the media also specifically confirmed to Mars Film and Television that Liu Yifei is indeed starring and Director Lu Chen is directing.

This made the screenings explode in an instant, and the venues were full. The main reason was that there were few movie theaters for the screenings. If you wanted to watch it, you couldn't buy a ticket.

Whether this is a movie directed by Director Lu, or a movie that popped up out of nowhere, everyone is full of curiosity, so "Youth in Youth" is full of discussions in an instant.

Yang Mi listened to Teacher Yu Feihong's words with envy. In recent days, she also paid attention to domestic forums. Since "Youth in Youth" was screened, Yifei's acting skills have been recognized, and many people praised Yifei's acting skills.

As for Yi Fei's sacrifice in the movie, she cut off her hair in the movie. Yang Mi thought, if it was her, she might not even be willing.

But if it was directed by Director Lu, she would definitely be willing. If it wasn't for Director Lu, Yang Mi would not be willing to star in "Let the Bullets Fly".

As long as Director Lu needs it, Yang Mi feels that she can sacrifice everything in the movie.

"I'll sleep for a while, and call me when I get to Beiping Airport." Lu Chen closed the computer and planned to take a rest first.

As for writing the script of "Hua Guo Partners" in advance, it is also necessary to prepare for the film first. The actors who play the film must first learn English well, which is in line with the definition of the roles of the three founders of New Oriental.

If you can't speak English well, how can you play the roles of the three creators of New Oriental.

(End of this chapter)