China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Chapter 114 Shocked
Ten minutes later, Wang Changtian slowly put down the script in his hand.

"Issuance of 8000 million guaranteed minimum, and all publicity and distribution expenses will be paid in advance. Mr. Li will seriously consider it."

How amazing is the script of "How to Steal the Key"?Actually not, but after all, it is much better than "Master of Hypnotism". "Master of Hypnotism" can get nearly 6000 million at the box office, so why can't "How to Steal the Key" get 8000 million at the box office?
"The Way to Steal the Key" has a larger investment, a larger cast, and Li Mu's personal reputation is also greater. No matter from any aspect, this movie has no reason to be worse than "The Master of Hypnotism".

But from an investor's point of view, for an investment of 1000 million yuan, the distribution company is willing to guarantee a release of 8000 million yuan. There is no reason to refuse it. Movies have always been extremely risky investments. Say your movie will be a hit?

To be honest, Li Mu was tempted for a moment.The movie has not been finished yet, as long as you sign, you can immediately confirm that the profit of more than 3000 million will be secured. How many people can withstand this temptation?

But guaranteed releases are not without cost. Generally speaking, if the box office exceeds the guaranteed part, even if the profit is not exclusively enjoyed by the issuer, it must be heavily tilted towards it.In the end, the higher the box office, the higher the proportion of the issuer's share.

Li Mu was tempted for a moment, and then completely dismissed the idea.

He is a time traveler, and he is not short of money, why should he give up the greater possibility for the security of 4000 to [-] million?

It's like you start with a double king, four aces, and four 2s in Doudizhu, and then you blow up all the bombs just to be sure of winning?Winning in the end is winning, but can you feel happy in your heart?If you have a friend who plays cards like this, don’t tell me you know me when you go out!

So Li Mu replied: "I can really feel Mr. Wang's sincerity in the 8000 million guaranteed release, but I always believe that people should dare to push themselves to the unknowable realm. Compared with the 8000 million box office A box office failure or a box office hit can stimulate my nerves more, and it can also stimulate my fighting spirit and potential."

Wang Changtian said with a smile: "It's good to be young, and this vigorous state is really enviable."

Li Mu said with a smile: "Mr. Wang is in his prime, and it is a good time to lead Guangjian to make great achievements. I am still young, even if I have a bit of unconstrained ideas, but after all, I still have little social experience. In the future, the two of us will cooperate more to learn from each other. Let’s work together to make the movie business a success.”

Wang Changtian laughed, it seemed that the rejection of the proposal did not affect his mood, and then the two chatted about "Inception".

……

On the second day, Hong Jinbao led some members of the Hong family to Beijing, and the crew of "Inception" arranged a hotel for them in advance. The next day, Li Mu and Hong Jinbao met in Huashang's conference room. He made a brief introduction to Hong Jinbao about the situation and what Li Mu wanted him to be responsible for.

A few days later, Li Mu introduced Hong Jinbao to the representative sent by Double Negative Company.Double Negative was responsible for the computer special effects of "Inception", and Hong Jiaban was responsible for the action design and live-action special effects shooting. The work of the two parties has a lot of overlap, so it is inevitable to communicate more in private.

In mid-October, the movie "How to Steal the Key" was officially completed.

Of course, Li Mu will attend the crew's wrap-up banquet in the evening.During the period, it was unavoidable. At this time, the crew found that during the whole wrap-up banquet, director Li Mu seemed to pay special attention to Huang Bo and Shen Teng, and even commented that the two would be the mainstay of Chinese actors in the future.

Li Mu's evaluation shocked everyone present, especially Huang Bo and Shen Teng.

The careers of these two people can't be said to be smooth sailing. Everyone has experienced some ups and downs and setbacks. Even though both of them have gained a certain amount of fame now, they are just a little bit stronger than their early years.

And who is Li Mu?That's an international leader!
Director Li actually commented on himself like this, even though the two of them had already seen many storms, they almost broke their defenses at this moment.

Huang Bo directly filled his wine glass, then drank it all in one gulp and said:
"Director Li, I won't say anything about being modest. Director Li, if you say I can become popular, then I believe that I can be popular. Everyone in your vision circle, Director Li, understands. What I want to say is that from now on, regardless of my Huang Bo How hot it is, as long as it's Director Li's play, no matter what kind of character it is, I, Huang Bo, will never frown, as long as Director Li asks, I will definitely accept it."

Li Mu patted Huang Bo on the shoulder and said with a smile: "In the future, we will have many opportunities to cooperate."

Shen Teng also followed suit and poured himself a glass of wine, then he walked up to Li Mu:

"Director Li, can I make a personal request?"

Li Mu smiled and said, "Tell me about it."

Shen Teng grinned and said, "Can you repeat the words you just praised me and Brother Bo? I want to record it."

As he said that, Shen Teng also changed the wine glass in his hand to his left hand, and then took out the mobile phone in his pocket with his right hand.

The surrounding crew members were all stunned when they heard the words. To be honest, everyone has never seen such a situation. When someone compliments you a few times, you want someone to praise you again so that you can record the compliment?

What, do you want to watch it every day before going to bed?This is too narcissistic!
Shen Teng saw the strange eyes of the people around him, so he explained:
"From now on, my mother-in-law—no, it's my girlfriend's mother. From now on, if my girlfriend's mother doesn't like me anymore, I'll just show them this passage."

Said Shen Teng rolled the whites of his eyes, and glanced at him: "I see that none of them would dare to pick my nose and eyes at me—why, don't you agree? Director Li Mu and Li said it!"

"Hahaha……"

All the crew members around burst into laughter instantly!Some people even laughed so hard that they slapped themselves on the thigh.

"Brother Teng, are you being wronged?"

"Hahaha, Brother Teng, you are so funny, I am so ridiculous!"

"It's funny, but it's also quite sad. Most men are afraid of encountering this."

Li Mu smiled and said, "Although I don't think it's easy for me to speak in front of your mother-in-law, I want to help with this."

"Let me take a picture." Huang Bo took the initiative to take the mobile phone from Shen Teng's hand and said.

Li Mu thought it was quite funny and fun, and even enjoyed it a little bit.He walked up to Shen Teng with a very serious expression, and said solemnly:

"Shen Teng and we have also collaborated in two movies. Through these two movies, I found that you still have a bit of comedy in you. If you can bring out all these things, you may not be able to become a generation of comedy kings in the future."

As soon as Li Mu said this, everyone at the scene was dumbfounded, even Huang Bo, who was bending over and holding a mobile phone to shoot, was stunned. Although everyone knew from the beginning that this was Director Li's jokes, but this Why do reviews sound so scary?Just like the real thing!
Shen Teng was also dumbfounded when he heard the words. It was obvious that he made a small request on a whim, and the motive did indeed include an element of elation in front of his girlfriend and mother-in-law. Does the director's words warm people's hearts?
At this time, I heard Li Mu continue: "When it comes to the words "King of Comedy", "King of Comedy", "Master of Comedy", etc., the first thing everyone thinks of is Zhao Benshan and Zhou Xingchi. I don't think Chinese movies will appear again in the future." A new Zhou Xingchi, but if you have to find someone to compare with Zhou Xingchi in the future, I think this person will probably be you. Comedy masters have difficulty, comedy kings have hope."

Hey!
Listening to Director Li's praise of people is really exciting!

Is it too late for Director Li to come and praise me now?
I want to swell too!Although I knew it was fake, I was shocked!
After Li Mu finished speaking, Shen Teng raised his neck and drank the wine glass in one gulp.

Fun!

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(End of this chapter)