The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 335 A Saint in the Entertainment Circle

While the crew of "Extreme Escape" was focusing on filming, China Entertainment's film and television industry was booming.

The hottest news in August is naturally the broadcast of "Bright Sword". Li Yunlong is popular all over the country, and the shouts of "fire" can be heard everywhere.

In the movie circle, it is the world of "Seven Swords".

However, for domestic films, the August schedule is obviously not as good as June and July. In addition to "Seven Swords", there are several Hollywood blockbusters entering the mainland, such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Fantastic Four", "Wedding Crashers.

The box office of these few movies is actually not high.

But "Seven Swords" is not bloody.

The box office of "Seven Swords" was 3000 million in the first three days, but only 4000 million in the seven days of the second week.

If there is no accident, Seven Swords will not be able to break through [-] million in the end.

Under such circumstances, Tsui Hark took a few leading actors to publicize everywhere, but the effect was very little.

They also came to Star City and met with Li Shengyao.

The box office of "Seven Swords" was not as expected, and Li Shengyao had no way to persuade him, so he could only have a meal with him.

At the same time, Jiang Zhiqiang has successfully operated in the beautiful country and European countries. "Let's Punch, Dad" will be released in various countries on August [-]th.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, apart from Hua Xia and Ah San, the film's box office was dominated by Daying, which earned more than 1000 million pounds at the box office.

Because there are many A Sanduo in Daying.

Now that Li Shengyao is filming, naturally he can't count on Daying. Jiang Zhiqiang called Li Shengyao, and he analyzed that the most likely place to win the box office is the beautiful country.

There are many Chinese people in the beautiful country. Last year's "House of Flying Daggers" mainly contributed to the box office by the Chinese.

Li Shengyao is filming "Extreme Escape", and he has no way to bring people to the beautiful country to promote, so he can only wait for Jiang Zhiqiang's call.

On the night of August 500th, Jiang Zhiqiang called again. This time he said in a very excited tone, "Director Li, the film did well in the beautiful country. We only screened it in [-] theaters at the beginning, but later the reputation spread to seven Baijia, with a box office of [-] million US dollars in the first week."

"When it is released, there should be 800 million dollars, which is a little better than the score of "House of Daggers"."

"The results of European countries are also good. I just did a comprehensive calculation, and the first week is almost [-] dollars."

"This trip to Europe and the United States, the final box office should be around 200 million dollars."

200 million U.S. dollars, almost 3000 million, can be distributed to Li Shengyao to almost [-] million.

Li Shengyao was very happy, "Boss Jiang, you've worked hard, I'll treat you to dinner when you come back."

"It's all business, no hard work."

Jiang Zhiqiang paused for a moment, and then said: "Director Li, Disney executives are very interested in you, and asked me if you have any plans to go to Hollywood."

"nothing now."

"Oh why?"

"My movie, do I have the editing rights, can I invest, do I get dividends? If not, isn't that a wage earner? I won't work for other people."

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""Let's Punch, Dad" is proud of it, with a box office of 800 million in the United States."

"You don't need a blockbuster costume movie, modern movies can still go global."

"Great film, tribute to director Lee Sing Yew."

"Zhang Yimou: Director Li is very good, I hope there will be more such excellent directors in the future."

""Let's Punch, Daddy" grossed 2000 million worldwide, making it the most profitable mainland movie in 2005."

"The production of "Travel to Bangkok" has been completed and has been sent to the radio and television for review."

""Breaking Bad" is in post-production, and TVB has ordered it to air."

""Let's Punch, Dad" made Europe see different Chinese movies."

"The King of Sunglasses: It's a pity that this movie has already been released. If it is in the Cannes Film Festival, it will get more promotion and praise."

"Director Li's second film, "Extreme Escape" aims at [-] million."

"Let's Punch, Dad" achieved decent results in the beautiful country, and the media naturally praised it again.

Li Shengyao didn't take such remarks to heart, he still concentrated on filming "Extreme Escape".

The exaggerated words in the media are naturally not what he said.

He sometimes considers whether to sue the nonsense media, but later decides to forget it. Suing now is a waste of time and does not do any good.

His energy should still be on "Extreme Escape".

After the initial tension and worry, both Deng Chao and Li Lianhua became more accustomed to running and jumping on the roof, and their shooting progress was much faster.

And the two actors often contribute great performances, and the crew runs very smoothly.

Many times, Li Shengyao couldn't help standing up and applauding while sitting behind the director's monitor.

The same is true for the onlookers, who have become more and more confident in this movie.

At noon that day, Li Shengyao had just woken up. After washing up, he took a special car to the World Trade Hotel, and then met Zhou Xuan, a middle-aged man, and a young man and woman.

The middle-aged man was about 50 years old, with dark skin and average body lines, but his eyes were energetic and his voice was loud.

He looks like the kind of person who often does farm work. Although he doesn't look muscular, he has a good body.

The young men and women behind the middle-aged men are all around 20 years old.

The boy was over 1.7 meters tall, not tall, thin, handsome, and a little shy. When he saw Li Shengyao, he kept smiling, but he didn't dare to look at Li Shengyao.

The girl is 1.6 meters five, with fair skin and a good figure, but her face does not match her figure, her eyes are small, and they seem to be a little bit wrong.

"Director Li, this is Mr. Liao Xianfu. He owns several coal mines in Jin Province, with assets worth billions."

"This is Mr. Liao, and this is Miss Liao."

Zhou Xuan called Li Shengyao last night, saying that someone invited Li Shengyao to a meal. When Li Shengyao came, he gave Li Shengyao 100 million.

Zhou Xuan asked Li Shengyao if he could do him a favor and go over to have a look.

Li Shengyao thought about it, and considering Zhou Xuan's face, he agreed to this matter.

But what is the identity of Director Li, of course he would not do the meal with him, it would be embarrassing if it spread.

He told Zhou Xuan to ask the donor to transfer the 100 million to Hope Primary School.

At that time, he will naturally attend the banquet.

The other side was very straightforward and quickly donated money.

Just like that, Li Shengyao came over.

"Director Li, long-awaited, long-awaited."

When Li Shengyao was looking at the other party, Liao Xianfu was also looking at Li Shengyao.

Director Li is younger and more handsome than he expected.

Liao Xianfu felt that Li Shengyao was more temperamental and attractive than the most handsome college graduate in their company.

Of course, having temperament does not mean getting along better.

In Liao Xianfu's heart, people in the film and television industry regard money as their life. If his son and daughter didn't really want to act, he would never come here.

He thought to himself, and then stepped forward enthusiastically.

Li Shengyao nodded with a smile, shook hands with Liao Xianfu, and then greeted Mr. Liao and Miss Liao before taking his seat.

"Director Li, this time I owe you a favor."

"Liao is always a friend I met a long time ago. He is a very nice person. At that time, I was not in the position I am today. I just left the society. Mr. Liao helped me a lot."

Zhou Xuan took the lead in explaining his position in this matter in a low voice.

Li Shengyao didn't take it seriously, he smiled and nodded.

Afterwards, Liao Xianfu called for the dishes to be served. Hot dishes were served one by one immediately, including chicken, duck and fish, bright in color, full of fragrance, and very distinctive.

"Eat, eat, Director Li, let's eat first."

Naturally, Li Shengyao would not be polite, picked up his chopsticks and started to eat.

Half an hour later, several people sat down on the sofa next to the box after they were full of food and drink.

After the waiter served tea, Zhou Xuan said, "Director Li, Mr. Liao and Ms. Liao both want to act in movies, and they like you very much, so Mr. Liao found me."

Liao Xianfu continued: "Director Li, I am a straightforward person. Don't take offense. The two of them are in your current movie. 10 minutes of appearance time, 300 million each, how about it?"

Trusting relationships with Cypriots, or directly spending money to plug people, such things are really too common in the film and television industry.

Naturally, some people approached Li Shengyao before, but he rejected them all.

Director Li is not lofty, but these people's requirements are too difficult for him to meet.

He hopes to perfect his works as much as possible, and he will not give important roles to those who do not have acting skills.

People look down on unimportant roles.

Liao Xianfu came here this time, and he was very generous when he said the price. This President Liao didn't ask for the importance of the role, that is, roles that fished in troubled waters could also be arranged.

But what to say.

"Extreme Escape" has now finished shooting about one-third of the plot.

Basically, the male and female protagonists escape together and watch them show off all kinds of cool operations. Other characters have very little time, and there are no characters that last more than 10 minutes.

He shook his head and said the reason.

Mr. Liao and Ms. Liao had disappointment on their faces.

Liao Xianfu glanced at his son and daughter, his eyes full of doting, "Director Li, can't we re-shoot? I will add 200 million more, and the two will be 1000 million."

The previous plot of "Extreme Escape" is mainly about the hero's mother's [-]th birthday banquet. At this time, Mr. Liao and Ms. Liao are stuffed in, and let them play the hero's relatives, it is not impossible.

But if that's the case, it will have to be reshot.

Although this part of the scene is very simple, it can be filmed in three or four days.

But the actors are not idiots, so they can definitely understand that someone paid money to join the team.

Do you still want Director Li's reputation?
"Mr. Liao, I have already finished the previous filming, so I won't do it again."

"Is there any plot suitable for the two of them?"

Li Shengyao glanced at Mr. Liao and Ms. Liao, "Yes, there is a plot that can appear for about half a minute."

What Li Shengyao said was the third government rescue helicopter flew over, and the hero and heroine were about to board the helicopter to escape from the dangerous place.

It turned out that there was a group of young people trapped in the cram school, so they gave up their chances and left it to the group of young people.

This group of young people are all long-range shots.

Li Shengyao could make Mr. Liao, Miss Liao, stand in front of the window of the cram school and shout.

Of course, playing such a role is equivalent to not acting, unless it is a sharp-eyed audience, usually it is not clear what the group of young people look like.

He went on to introduce the character a little bit.

Mr. Liao and Ms. Liao are still very disappointed, they obviously don't want to be such a role.

Zhou Xuan didn't speak, he turned his eyes to the other side and sat quietly.

Liao Xianfu looked around, and then said in a low voice: "Director Li, can't you create two additional characters?"

"No, the current script is modified after our long-term thinking in the early stage, and we will not change it."

"I'll add money."

"I can't even add money."

Liao Xianfu was a little surprised, and took a deep look at Li Shengyao. According to his previous news, people in the film and television industry are desperate for money.

As long as the money is enough, I can shoot whatever I want.

How is Lee Sheng Yew different?

He thought of the recent news that said "Let's Punch, Dad" has a box office of 2000 million and is the most profitable movie this year.

Is it because Lee Shengyao has big money and looks down on small money.

"Director Li, please tell me how much it is."

Liao Xianfu looked like a shrewd person. Such a person must have a bottom line. Li Shengyao estimated that Lao Liao was willing to pay 500 million or 2000 million for the two roles at most.

Of the 4000 million investment, 2000 million has already been allocated, and now he receives 500 million, which means that he has spent 500 million, and he has half of the investment in "Extreme Escape".

It's a good deal.

However, such a thing does seem to be profitable in the short term.

But in the long run, the damage will be endless, and if you do it, it will be a lifetime of stains.

If it is revealed in the future, Director Li's reputation will definitely be damaged.

At this time, the disadvantage of not having a good partner comes out.

For example, Lao Mouzi and Zhang Weiping directly asked Zhang Weiping to collect the money, and Lao Mouzi arranged for it. If it broke out like this, Lao Mouzi had no loss.

The same is true for Xiaogangpao and the Wang brothers. The director standing in front can be much cleaner.

As for Li Shengyao's films, he is the director, producer, and screenwriter. Although he has received several paychecks, he has no white gloves.

Such money cannot be collected.

Director Li will not do things that only care about immediate interests.

Thinking of this, Li Shengyao planned to put himself on the tall side, and he said in a firm tone: "Mr. Liao, I have my principles when making movies. Whether it's actors or shooting locations, they are all selected from thousands of choices. They are all looking for the most suitable ones. The actor of the plot. If I want to make quick money, with my current reputation, spread the word, all the roles are up for grabs, my movie is not released, and I can recover the cost."

"But I don't want to make money like this, so it has never been a question of money. If you give me 5000 million or [-] million, I will not agree."

Liao Xianfu paused when he heard the words, and a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

He couldn't help looking at Zhou Xuan, but he saw Zhou Xuan looking at Li Shengyao with admiration.

There is no doubt that Director Li has never received money before.

so unlucky?Met a sage in the entertainment industry?

Mr. Liao and Ms. Liao looked at Li Shengyao with admiration.

Director Li's words just now made the two people admire them very much.

Seeing that the effect had been achieved, Li Shengyao smiled slightly, "Let's stop here today, I have to go back to work, goodbye."

Sorry, the two children at home are on vacation, so I can't write at night.

Before NO.15 in July, I updated it at [-] pm.

(End of this chapter)