China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Chapter 40
"That's right, "The Hunger Games" and "The Hunger Games" are two versions of the same book, and I am the author of this book." Li Mu admitted generously.

Although Wang Zhonglei, Li Lianhua, and Li Xuehua had already confirmed that Li Mu was the author, they were still very shocked to hear him admit it personally.

The three of them had talked about it before, and they knew that the pricing of American books was much more expensive than that of domestic books. According to the book pricing and royalty ratio in the US, Li Mu would earn one to two dollars for every book sold. revenue, and now "The Hunger Games" has sold 8 million copies in 800 months.

Li Lianhua said at this time: "It seems that what Li Lianjie said is not wrong at all. When it comes to grasping the psychology of Westerners, Director Li is indeed second to none. When you write the script, the chances of the movie being successful, especially in the international market, are really much higher."

Li Xuehua said: "If this movie really sells well at the box office, then Director Li's status in the entertainment circle will increase exponentially. Two consecutive films will be a big success in the world. would have some kind of transcendent influence."

Wang Zhonglei said: "Director Li can tell me no matter what difficulties he has, and Hua Yi and I will try our best to help solve them."

Of course Li Mu had difficulties. His biggest difficulty was that he really couldn't think of a suitable movie to copy.

"King of Kung Fu"?
Give me a break!

In Li Mu's eyes, it was a bad movie!
"Mr. Wang, in fact, before this, Mr. Yu from Berner also approached me for this matter, but I really didn't have a suitable idea in my mind, so I had no choice but to reject Mr. Yu's proposal."

After hearing this, Wang Zhonglei persuaded: "It's okay if you don't have an idea for a while. The investment for this movie is at least 6000 to [-] million US dollars. With such a large-scale investment, the film preparation period may be counted in years. I believe that with Director Li's talent, as long as there is a relatively sufficient Given time, we will surely be able to write a script comparable to "Taken"."

In the end, Wang Zhonglei also said earnestly: "Whether it is "Hero" directed by Zhang Yimou, "Kung Fu" directed by Zhou Xingchi, or "A World Without Thieves" starring Andy Lau and Ge You, or "Hurricane Rescue" directed by you, These films clearly show one thing: in the current stage of the Chinese film market, if a film wants to achieve success worth mentioning, it must have a large investment and use big-name actors."

"Now we have such an opportunity. In terms of estimated investment, it is the most Chinese-language film. It is conservatively estimated that the investment scale will be as high as US$6000 million; in terms of the use of big-name stars, it will contribute to the two most influential international films in the Chinese-language film industry." The peak duel of super kung fu superstars. Big investment and big stars equals big chances and big success, and I hope Director Li will seriously consider it.”

……

Only a few days later, Li Mu received another call from Cheng Long.

"I heard that Lionsgate wants to form a game, let Li Lianlian and I play in a movie, and Li Lianlian asked you to write the script?"

"There is such a thing."

"What do you mean?"

"Uncle Long is interested?"

"I have been paying attention to Li Lianlian's movies for a long time. At that time, he gave me the feeling that he knows everything, knows everything, eighteen kinds of weapons, nine-section whip, wow, they are all so beautiful to play. Of course, I He's pretty good, thinking about how to fight well all day long, and he dares to fight, but we are all wild people, and I feel that he is very upright, he is a well-known decent, authentic, and our martial artists on the Xiangjiang side are mud-legged."

"Li Lianlian, he is the best in the authentic. As for me, in the wild way, I have gained a lot of recognition. I can't learn his way. I can't learn my way. He is also not suitable, so how about putting the two of us together? I have heard people argue more than once, saying that let Cheng Long and Li Lianlian fight together to see who is better between the two. I can’t convince anyone, if there is an opportunity for the two of us to fight together and make a movie like this, I think many audiences will love to watch it.”

After listening, Li Mu said: "Uncle Long, I understand, but I really don't have any bright ideas now. If I have any, I will definitely write them."

The other side said: "Okay, I believe you, you are the most incomprehensible young man I have ever met, I heard you call the editor during filming, saying that you are going to publish a book in the United States, I didn't care at the time, In the past few days, hey, good guy, I heard that your book has sold 800 million copies in the United States, it’s amazing! I heard that people from Lionsgate want to buy the copyright to make a movie, and it’s still a big investment.”

Li Mudao: "The score of that book is indeed very good, it is not a small surprise."

Cheng Long said: "Okay, you should be busy first, just remember that there is such a thing, and there is no need to force it."

"Okay." Li Mu said.

After hanging up the phone, Li Mu let out a long breath.

Now he has a feeling, as if there is a powerful force pushing him forward, he is engulfed by this force and cannot help himself.

Bernard, Huayi, Li Lianlian, Cheng Long.

So many forces want him to stand up, and they all want to form such a situation. If he still refuses to let go, it may be quite detrimental to his future.

But is it really necessary to throw out "The King of Kung Fu"?
……

Two days later, when Li Mu was planning to cast the remaining undecided roles in "The Master of Hypnotism", he suddenly received another call from Yan Yiyun, director of Xiying Film Studio.

"Li Mu, where are you now?"

"In Beijing, does Director Yan want to ask me for something?"

"Well, this time I came to Beijing to participate in the "Hurricane Rescue" seminar. I informed you that you said you would not participate."

"Well, I remember that."

On the other end of the phone, Yan Yiyun said again: "At the seminar, I chatted with Vice Chairman Han Sanping of China Film Group. Everyone wants to form a team, to bring Cheng Long and Li Lian together, two kung fu superstars, and everyone finds a way to make a movie that can match or even surpass "Taken". Moreover, Cheng Long has already expressed interest, and Li Lian I also said that I want you to write the script, as long as the script is suitable."

Li Mudao: "There is such a thing. Some time ago, I met Mr. Yu of Bernard and President Wang Zhonglei of Huayi. I just talked with Cheng Long on the phone two days ago."

Yan Yiyun said: "I heard you say that Xiying is your mother's family, and the editing room of Xiying studio is your own warehouse of director Li. Now, it's such a big deal, but my mother's uncle is actually To hear it from other people's mouths."

Li Mu explained: "I definitely didn't mean to hide it from Xiying, but I really didn't have the idea of ​​participating in this project. For no other reason, I just couldn't write it out and I didn't have any ideas in my mind, so I didn't tell Xiying. "

Yan Yiyun smiled and said: "I think up ideas little by little. If you don't have an idea today, it doesn't mean you won't have an idea tomorrow. I heard that you wrote a book called "The Hunger Games". Good guy, sell it directly in the United States." Is it more difficult to write a script than a native Chinese who sold 800 million novels in the United States in eight months?"

Li Mu: "Well...it really is."

Yan Yiyun smiled and said: "Okay, when are you free these few days? Deputy Director Han Sanping wants to meet you for this matter. You should think about it in advance, and you can be considered mentally prepared. By the way, I will also meet you when the time comes." Will be at."

Li Mu's head suddenly became dizzy: "Okay, it depends on when Director Yan and Boss Han are free, and I can do it anytime."

Yan Yiyun smiled and said, "Okay then, I'll make an appointment with Director Han."

……

After hanging up the phone, Li Mufa would be stunned.

Good guy, Li Mu called it a good guy, and now Xiying and Zhongying are added, what is this?This is the collective will!

How can an individual compete with the collective will?

From Li Mu's point of view, participation, even if it fails in the end, is only a matter of ability, and direct refusal is a matter of attitude.

And the question of attitude has always been the worst.

(End of this chapter)