China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Chapter 23

"Director Li."

"Hello, Director Li."

On the way Li Mu went to the set, many crew members came over to say hello, and Li Mu usually nodded in response.

After nearly two months of filming, most of the crew members now realize that Li Mu is definitely the No. [-] character in the crew.

Although this director Li is young, his words really carry weight. When he had disagreements with director Chen Musheng and even Cheng Long, even Cheng Long and director Chen Musheng sometimes had to give in to him.

Especially the operation that directly blocked Cheng Long's request for action scenes directly made the crew dumbfounded. In front of Cheng Long, he commented that some of Cheng Long's films were too stereotyped. The key point was that Cheng Long finally agreed. For the crew, this is simply a fairy operation.

Of course, if it succeeds, it is a fairy operation, and if it fails, it is a brain-dead operation.

"Li Mu, come here quickly..."

Cheng Long waved to Li Mu not far in front, and beside him were director Chen Musheng, producer Huang Jianxin, editor Liu Xiaowu, action director Li Zhongzhi, and actor Song Jia.

Hearing this, Li Mu sped up and walked over. At this moment, his cell phone rang. It was editor Yang Feng's call. He took out his cell phone to signal to several people, and then pressed the answer button.

"Li Mu, congratulations. There is a high probability that your new book will be published in the United States. To be honest, no one in the entire editorial department expected it to be so smooth."

As soon as the phone was connected, Yang Feng couldn't wait to talk.

"Okay, thank you, Editor Yang." Li Mu also said happily.

Yang Feng said with a smile: "You should thank editor Qin Li, not me. A few days ago, editor Qin Li just returned from attending the World Science Fiction Convention, and then saw your English version of "The Hunger Games". After one night, she booked a flight to the United States the next day, and flew to the United States non-stop on the third day to find her friend at Thor Publishing Company."

"Editor Qin, this friend promised to try to publish your "Moon" before, but it seems that the progress is not going well. After reading "The Hunger Games" this time, he immediately stated that this book will definitely be published by Thor Company, and the book has achieved good results. It must be not bad, and today the editorial department received a call from Sister Qin in the United States, and the publication of your two books has been completed."

Li Mu asked: "It's all done? "Moon" can also be published in the United States?"

Yang Feng smiled and said: "That's right, originally Thor was too optimistic about the sales of "Moon", but after reading your "The Hunger Games" this time, he immediately stated that both books can be published. It seems that Thor Really liked your Hunger Games."

Li Mu said: "Editor Yang thanked Editor Qin Li on my behalf—how about Editor Yang, please send me Edit Qin Li's number, and I will thank her personally, she is really dedicated. By the way, two copies The publication of the book will be fully represented by the magazine."

Yang Feng smiled and said: "Okay, okay, I will send you the number in a moment. Books in the United States are more expensive. Generally, new books are published in hardcover in the first year, and the price is 10 to 1 dollars. From the second year, they will be published. The paperback book is priced at about 2 dollars, and you can buy books for [-] or [-] dollars at a discount in bookstores. According to the general royalties over there, you can get [-] to [-] dollars for selling a book, depending on the details of the negotiation, but trust Editor Qin I will definitely be able to help you negotiate a reasonable price, and..."

"Editor Yang, do you have anything else you want to tell me? If you have something to say, just say it. I trust you very much."

Yang Feng then said: "Actually, there is nothing else. I just want to remind you that it is very rare that the two books can be published smoothly this time. It has been many years since Wang Jinkang and Liu Cixin have been famous, but they have not yet been published abroad. Writing, so now the most important thing for you is to make persistent efforts and write the follow-up works well, instead of worrying about the results of publication. After all, you did not grow up in the social environment of the United States. The culture is different and the environment in which you grew up is different. It’s not easy for a best-selling work in the United States, I hope you don’t set your expectations too high, if the follow-up results are not satisfactory, it may be a blow to you.”

"Thank you, Editor Yang, I know."

Shortly after hanging up the phone, editor Yang Feng sent editor Qin Li's number, but Li Mu didn't call directly, after all, it was still early in the morning in the United States.

After hanging up the phone, Li Mu came to Cheng Long and the others. Cheng Long couldn't help asking, "Have you published a book in the United States?"

They heard some of the phone call just now.

Li Mu nodded and said: "After writing the script of "Taken", I suddenly became very free, so I wrote two more books. After writing, I submitted it to the "Science Fiction World" magazine, and the editors of the magazine went to the United States for a meeting At that time, I recommended the book to my colleagues in the United States, and the magazine called me just now, saying that these two books have reached the publication standards of Thor Publishing Group in the United States, and they should be published after a while."

Cheng Long turned his head and said to Chen Musheng: "Mu Sheng, you don't know, every time I see this kid, I will be surprised by him. This guy is really good at making big noises."

After finishing speaking, Cheng Long glanced at Li Mu, and then smiled at everyone: "I always feel that this kid will make more trouble sooner or later, and the small house can also make troubles, but he makes me worry about it." Li Mu, this boy makes all the news to reassure his parents. The friends made by Little House are not very reliable. If he can make more friends like Li Mu, it will be reassuring Well, isn’t there such a saying? It’s called those who are close to vermilion are red and those who are close to ink are black.”

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings."

"A child who is too obedient is useless."

……

Everyone praised a few words.

Next, everyone got together to discuss the details of today's shooting. At this time, "Taken" has reached the final stage, and everyone is still satisfied with the overall shooting situation, so the atmosphere during the discussion was relatively relaxed.

After the discussion, the executive director commanded the crew to prepare for the shooting, and all departments started to act in an orderly manner. Li Mu was about to get up and leave when he was stopped by Brother Cheng Long.

"Li Mu, some of your opinions on movies are quite reasonable. I have something to ask for your opinion."

"Uncle Long, tell me."

"It's like this. I like the story of "Mythology" very much, but Tang Jili called me and said that I am afraid that a lot of content must be cut, otherwise the movie's length will definitely exceed the standard, but if the cut is too harsh, I am a little bit I am not reconciled, because I have to give up a lot of things I want to express.”

Li Mu thought for a moment and said: "Two ways, the first is to cut the movie into two parts, so that the duration can be increased from two hours to four hours, and many things that had to be cut out can be kept. "

Cheng Long shook his head: "I have also considered this, but the content of the shooting does not support cutting into two movies, that would be too procrastinated."

"Then it's better to cut it into two hours ruthlessly to ensure the rhythm of the movie. If Uncle Long really feels that he still has more interest in this story, then he might as well make another TV series of "Myth". Tolerable."

"TV series? Is this story enough to make a TV series?"

"Of course it's enough. It's no problem to shoot [-] or [-] episodes. Set the protagonist as a time traveler, travel to the turn of Qin and Han, have love with Yu Shu, have love with Lu's sisters, have a sworn relationship with Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, and call Qin Shihuang a brother. In the end, it coincides with the identity of the protagonist of the "Myth" movie - as long as there are many people encountered, it is no problem to shoot a hundred episodes."

Cheng Long's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What else?"

"What else?" Li Mu thought for a while, "How can there be no longevity medicine with Qin Shihuang? You can write about the origin of the longevity medicine. Wasn't there a man named Cui Wenzi in the Qin Dynasty who was very proficient in refining medicine? "Biography of Lie Xian There is a saying in "Cui Wenzi" on the first volume: "Cui Zi has obtained the Tao, and his skills are also secret. The qi disease is mourned, and the benevolence is mourned. The Zhu Banner is electrified, and the magic medicine arrives. It is all at once, and it will be effective forever." "

"It is set that the longevity medicine is made by this Cui Wenzi, so that Cui Wenzi can be inspired by the modern medical skills revealed by the protagonist, combined with the secret techniques inherited from ancient times, and finally refine the eternal life medicine. Why can't we make a picture of these things? Seven or eight episodes, right?"

"What else?" Cheng Long still said the same thing.

"And?" Li Mu continued, "If these are not enough to make a TV series, then create a few more characters. For example, Zhao Gao, I always feel that there is a lot to do with this character. "

"It's a good idea to design Zhao Gao as a time traveler, a small person who hasn't had a good day since he traveled to the Qin Dynasty. He was either being bullied or abused by others, and even suffered the great shame of being castrated. He Witnessed too many tragedies, witnessed too much suffering, he didn't want to be bullied forever, he had no education, heard that Zhao Gaohui would be powerful, so he wanted to hug a thigh, but it was always futile, he had no other choice He can only climb up step by step until he reaches the highest point, and he finally becomes Zhao Gao!"

"From the time-traveler to Zhao Gao, from being bullied to pretending to be a horse, to film such drastic changes, there will be more than a dozen episodes."

However, Cheng Long still said: "What else?"

"Anything else?" Li Mu spread his hands, "The other thing is to find a reliable screenwriter. With a reliable screenwriter, "Mythology" can be made into [-] episodes without any problem."

Cheng Long suddenly asked: "What are your plans after the movie is finished? Do you want to write a book and become a writer?"

Li Mu shook his head and said: "The most important energy will still be on making movies. I may write a few low-cost scripts to attract investment. If I get investment, I will shoot my own movie."

Cheng Long nodded. At this time, the executive director informed the two that the crew had finished preparations, and the two got up to prepare for today's mission.

……

On December 2004, 12, after nearly three months of intense filming, the movie "Taken" was officially completed.

(End of this chapter)