China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Chapter 37 New Movie

Since "Taken" was released, many film and television companies have contacted Li Mu, including Berna Culture, and I don't know where Bona's boss Yu Dong got his number.

In making movies in China, Berna is a company that is difficult to avoid. As the first private film and television company in China to obtain a distribution license, Berna's strength in film distribution cannot be underestimated. At the same time, as a private film and television company, Berna is also It is more likely to make greater concessions in cooperation with the producer.

In 1999, when Berner was founded, Yudong's total net worth was only 30 yuan, of which, except for 3 yuan was his wife's capital, the rest were all collected from here and there.In order to win the distribution rights of the movie "Tell Your Secret", Yu Dong gave all his wealth to the film's director Huang Jianxin as a deposit. Huang Jianxin is also the producer of Li Mu's "Hurricane Rescue". It sold for 1000 million, and Berner earned 50.

Recently, Li Mu was thinking about his next movie. Since Berner came to him on his own initiative, it was really necessary for him to meet with Boss Yu.

7pm.

A Hong Kong-style restaurant in Beijing.

A fat middle-aged man with an inch-cut, round face, wearing a black suit and tie looked at Li Mu opposite him: "This time I took the liberty to ask Director Li out, because I want to ask Director Li about his next plan. "Taken" won the summit The national box office championship is only a matter of time. Director Li's ability has been unanimously recognized by the circle. It just so happens that Bernard has released this piece in China and Xiangjiang. Miracle."

"How does Mr. Yu want to cooperate?"

Yu Dong said with a smile: "People who are not well-informed think that Director Li is just a screenwriter, but I heard Director Huang Jianxin say that if the film is completely directed by you, the effect may be even better. Since Director Li can write and direct Of course, there is no need to be an assistant director and be constrained by others. It just so happens that Berner has resources and funds, so I would like to ask Director Li to think about it. Bernard will provide the resources and money, and Li will lead the script and produce the people. Let's unite and copy. How about a "Taken" success?"

"I understand."

Li Mu said: "President Yu wants me to write another script that can impress superstars. To be on the safe side, it is best to be a star of the level of Li Lianlian and Zhou Runfa. In view of the success of "Hurricane Rescue", it is best to be suitable Li Lian came to act in the script. The investment cannot be lower than "Taken". Bernard will pay for it, and I will be the director. It doesn't even matter if Bernard has such a large investment. At that time, it will be marketed against "Taken", I don’t have to worry about no company willing to pay for cooperation.”

"Cooperating with smart people is peace of mind." Yu Dong laughed.

To be honest, Li Mu was a little tempted, but he searched all over the film library in his mind, and couldn't find a movie suitable for one of the two superstars Cheng Long and Li Lian.

"King of Kung Fu"?
The momentum is not small, fulfilling a long-cherished wish of the Chinese: Let Cheng Long and Li Lian join the two kung fu superstars in a peak duel.But to be honest, the plot of this film is pretty bad, and the results are not good.

"Certificate of Voting"?
Li Mu personally likes this movie, but it seems that the reviews are mixed. The box office results are good, but not too good. The most important thing is that this movie will be launched next year. I probably already have the script now. I will write this movie. Probability of overturning.

"Dragon Fly"?
Li Mu thinks this movie is good, but if he wrote the script for Cheng Long, he would choose "Hurricane Rescue", and if he wrote the script for Li Lianlian, he would choose "Flying Swords of the Dragon Gate"?
This movie is not bad, but it obviously does not meet the expectations of the outside world and Li Mu himself.

He knew that Yu Dong came here to set up a movie starring Li Lianlian, but after thinking about it, he couldn't think of a suitable movie for a while.

"Mr. Yu, your suggestion is very good, and I am also very moved. Being able to write a script for Kung Fu superstar Li Lian is not only an opportunity to become famous, but also an honor for me. But to be honest, looking back now I was able to write "Taken", and the script happened to be picked up by Cheng Long and Xiying, so it was a bit of luck, and now if I want to replicate this success, with my current level, it may really be impossible."

Yu Dong nodded: "The script of "Taken" is very amazing. If you want to write a script of this level, sometimes strength alone may not be enough. You may need a sudden flash of inspiration one day, which is what the ancients often write. As I said, "you get it with a good hand", I didn't expect to see such a script right away when I came this time. The purpose of this time is to get to know Brother Li Mu mainly. If Brother Li has The script is amazingly good, and I can think of Yu Dong's name in my mind, so my trip today is not in vain."

Li Mu nodded and said: "Thank you, Mr. Yu, for your attention. You are well-known in the circle. Berna Culture is an old domestic private distribution company and the big brother in the film industry. I am very grateful that Mr. Yu values ​​me so much. If you have a good script, you will definitely ask Mr. Yu to read it."

Yu Dong nodded with a smile: "Then let's talk about it. If you have a good script, you have to think about my brother."

Li Mu said with a smile: "Brother Yu, don't worry, don't say that the two of us hit it off, just look at the strength of domestic film companies, I have a good script and a good project, so it's impossible not to think of Brother Yu."

Yu Dong laughed, and said again: "How about it, what are your plans for the future?"

Li Mu said: "I don't have any amazing ideas in my mind. Let's make a small-budget movie to try the water first. For me, this time, the main purpose is to control the cost and strive for the first movie that I completely dominate. No loss, no loss. It's a victory."

Yu Dong nodded and said, "Brother Li's idea is very pragmatic. In any business, cost control is the most important thing."

As he spoke, he changed his tone and asked: "How is it? Has the funding problem been solved? With the relationship between Brother Li, Xiying and Cheng Long, the funding is definitely no problem. If there is insufficient funds, my brother's Bernard can Help solve part of it."

Li Mu said: "I have a little money myself, and I will ask Xiying to settle part of the rest. This time I can have a certain right to speak in the "Hurricane Rescue" project, thanks to the banner of Xiying, Brother Cheng Long I won't look for it there, small investment is not worth mobilizing teachers, if Brother Yu is interested, you can also invest some."

Yu Dong nodded: "Okay, the film preparations have started, give me a call."

Li Mu nodded: "Okay!"

……

After meeting Yu Dong, Li Mu began to think about his first real movie.With a small cost and good box office and reputation, Li Mu first thought of "On the Journey", but after some thinking, he still ruled out this option.

It's not that this movie is bad, and it's not that he doesn't plan to make this movie anymore, but that he won't choose this movie for the first time.

Li Mu still recognizes Song Qi's acting skills. She is still in the state of running a single gang and has not signed a contract with an agency, but this state will not exist for a long time.

Just this year, Wang Jinghua, the number one manager of domestic entertainment, will break up with Huayi Brothers and bring a large number of artists under Huayi to join Chengtian Entertainment. At the beginning of 06, Song Qi will contact Wang Jinghua, and then follow Wang Jinghua Jinghua joins Chengtian.

There are only a few actresses born in the 80s in China who have acting skills. Li Mu will definitely use her in his future movies, so he wondered, can he sign Song Jia to his company?

But now his company doesn't care what it wants, what can it do to impress people?
I'm afraid it depends on his well-known script writing ability, his connections in the entertainment industry, and even his "Hunger Games", which is a big hit in the United States.

So for his first movie, it is best to have a brilliant female character, a role that Song Jia can play.

And "People on the Journey" is just a man's play, and the female characters in it are really not too important.

After much deliberation, Li Mu set his sights on another bald-headed movie - "The Master of Hypnotism".

(End of this chapter)