China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 429 The most inspiring existence in Hollywood

For the Chinese film market, January every year is a time when blockbusters gather, but dark horses emerge frequently, and there are many opportunities but also unpredictable ones.

For European and American imported films, it means that the battle for the 36 imported film quotas in the new year has begun again.

For domestic films, January seems to be the beginning of the year, but in fact it is the end of the New Year. How to make a lot of money during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday is the serious business.

In January 2014, not only are domestic films continuing to compete for the New Year, but there are also imported films from Europe and the United States vying for them.

In December 2013, imported films from Europe and the United States were basically in a vacuum, while domestic films such as "The Storm", "The Tuner", "Private Order" and "Police Story 12" burst into the domestic market. The new box office energy has resulted in strong movie-going enthusiasm and strong box office output in the first half of this year's Lunar New Year season.

"Police Story 2013" has accumulated a domestic box office of 6 million in 2.73 days, and "Private Order" has reached the 6 million mark, but it obviously lacks stamina and has no hope of reaching billion.

January 2014 is a month with room for explosive growth, especially the Spring Festival period at the end of January and early February. Since Li Mu lit up the Spring Festival period, this period has become a battleground for military strategists.

Donnie Yen's "Journey to the West: Upheaval" and Chow Yun-fat's "Macau" are both targeted for release on the first day of the Lunar New Year. It is very likely that they will use their themes, schedules and 3D advantages to "extremely collect" and stage a dual-core drive during the seven days of the Spring Festival. Even the two heroes fight against each other.

By this time Li Mu had arrived in Los Angeles.

"I want to invest, but I want to direct and adapt it. I want to buy the script."

The next day, Crystal Pictures.

Many people also recognized director Li Mu and asked for photos.

After all, many people posted group photos on various social media.

"Li Mu appeared in Los Angeles, and "Jurassic World" is suspected to be launched soon."

Damien Chazelle is quite excited. After all, he wrote this script about 10 years ago. However, it was not favored by investors and has not been put into filming. As a result, he filmed "The Drummer" first.

At this time, Damien Chazelle had only spent more than ten days directing "The Drummer", but there was a problem with the editing.

"Lee, I know you. I love your "High School Musical" very much."

"Row."

Damien Chazelle didn't even mention Li Mu's other films, only this one.

As expected of a director who loves music very much.

"No, no, no, Li, someone once invested in "La La Land", but he wanted to change it to a pop music, and I refused."

It was also the first time for Li Mu to see this director of his own age.

"Jurassic World is about to launch."

"boss."

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That night, word spread that Li Mu came to Los Angeles.

David waved his fat hand, which was extremely eye-catching.

"Do you want to invest in "La La Land"?"

"Boss, I have an appointment with Damien Chazelle tomorrow morning."

Li Mu expressed his thoughts.

Damien Chazelle subconsciously refused, "And I hope to direct La La Land myself."

Previously, a studio showed interest in "La La Land" and asked them to modify it. The conditions offered were also very tempting. As long as he compromised, he could have won the first Hollywood big-budget movie that year. However, He still refused.

However, Damien Chazelle was very curious as to why a great director like Li Mu would like this movie.

"Lee, I'm curious why you wanted to direct this movie?"

"A gift." Li Mu smiled lightly.

"The first movie my fiancée and I starred in together was "High School Musical." I hope "La La Land" will be a gift to witness our wedding."

"La La Land" is a romantic love story. In order to pursue their dreams, the two protagonists encourage each other to achieve each other on the road.

Romance, beauty, and dream chasing are the themes of this movie

Moreover, this movie can also open up a new step for Liu Yifei on the road of acting. After all, this is an award-winning literary and artistic film that can satisfy Liu Yifei's expectations for her acting career before getting married. This is the main reason why Li Mu chose it.

"Li, I'm glad you chose it. I also envy the love between you, but"

Damien Chazelle was hesitant in his words. After all, "La La Land" was also a story he had written for a long time.

"I remember you said last year that you wanted to make a movie after "Crunch" that had nothing to do with music. I thought maybe we could make a deal."

As Li Mu spoke, he took out the script he had been writing for a long time, a story that took place during the financial crisis, "Nowhere".

This story has been sealed with him for almost four years. He originally planned to film it himself, but if he could get the directing rights for "La La Land", he would not regret it at all.

After all, "Nowhere" Liu Yifei is not old enough to act in this movie, and Li Mu can only find someone else to star in Hollywood. On the contrary, "La La Land" is more suitable. After getting engaged and getting married soon, he still hopes that this movie will be his first choice. The alternative is a science fiction movie, although it is not bad, But it still has a fly in the ointment.

Damien Chazelle has been deeply attracted by the plot of "Nowhere". After all, the financial crisis was extremely impressive for those who experienced it personally.

"This script is perfect."

Damien Chazelle loved the script.

Li Mu was not surprised. For literary and artistic directors, this script struck a chord with these directors.

In the end, Damien Chazelle seemed very entangled: "Lee, I think I need to think about it."

"of course."

Li Mu was not in a hurry, the other party was already interested, and the only thing left was to wait for the other party to think clearly.

"Nowhere" is also a movie that can win awards. After "Drummer", Damien Chazelle is not so persistent in "La La Land".

"Boss, if Crystal knew you did this for her, she would be extremely touched."

David is very optimistic that Li Mu can get this script.

"By the way, how's the novel adaptation going?"

Li Mu asked one more question, this is an alternative plan, and as long as he gets it, if he doesn't make it, Mengying Media will still have a director of science fiction films.

"We are negotiating, so there should be no problem. After all, the price we gave is very reasonable."

David is very confident. After all, most authors sell adaptation rights based on who pays more. As for who will direct, that is based on the same amount of money. Even many authors don't care about this issue.

"Lee, Hawaii is ready."

Adam Ferguson told Li Mu about the current preparations.

The main filming location for "Jurassic World" is Hawaii.

Speaking of Hawaii, I believe most people's first impression is of sunny surfing, charming beaches, and sexy bikinis.

On another completely different coast of Hawaii, it has a cute and sweet name, but its true appearance is so tough that it is daunting.

It is the original secret land of the tropical jungle and the favorite filming location of major dinosaur movie directors. This is the Na Pali Coast of Kauai.

The name is in great contrast with the real landform. When it comes to Kauai, the first reaction most tourists hear is that it is sweet and lovely, like a naughty and cute girl. In fact, this island is indeed beautiful and warm, and it is known as the Garden of Hawaii. island.

However, the Napali Coast on the north coast will surprise people. It has the most dangerous coast on earth. The cliffs are like the armor of a stegosaurus, plunging into the Pacific Ocean, and the layers of cliffs are like peaks and knives.

But this is the filming location of "Jurassic World", and it was chosen by Li Mu himself, because "Jurassic Park" was also filmed here. As the sequel to "Jurassic Park 1", Li Mu's setting started here. .

Universal directly prepared a helicopter for Li Mu to fly over. After all, it was not short of money.

David also followed.

"Wow"

David exclaimed, it was his first time here.

Flying over here in a helicopter is just like the scenes in "Jurassic Park". Although the cliffs are daunting, the beautiful scenery is fascinating. There are well-preserved primitive tropical rainforests and the most spectacular scenery on earth. The coastline, under the helicopter, seems to overlook the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

The natural scenery of the coastline is unobstructed.

"Our director is coming."

The executive director clapped his hands and greeted the actors, and the shadow of the helicopter had already appeared.

It was also the first time for Li Mu to meet the entire team. Although he personally confirmed and selected many actors, the following work was still done by Universal.

This is indeed trouble-free, but it means that Li Mu still needs to work with the team.

"Chris Pratt."

"Bryce Dallas Howard"

Chris Pratt and others shook hands with Li Mu one by one and introduced themselves.

"I know you, but you still sent me a thank-you email."

Li Mu smiled and patted Chris Pratt on the shoulder, "Not bad, he got stronger."

"Li, you know how excited I am to receive this movie."

Chris Pratt also said slowly beside Li Mu, "It was my dream to star in Jurassic Park when I was a child. The first movie I watched was "Jurassic Park". I also read a lot of scientific books before watching the movie. "Dinosaur Fossils, I went there the first week it was released, and you will feel how magical it is that things that were previously rigid in textbooks suddenly come to life. Although the technology was not very good at that time, I was really shocked."

Chris Pratt seems like a chatterbox at the moment.

Li Mu didn't mind. The life of this future Star-Lord was indeed an inspirational story.

From a homeless man sleeping in a tent to a Hollywood A-list actor, he is well deserved to be called "the most inspirational being in Hollywood in the future."

And the place where he wanders happens to be Hawaii, the other end of the coastline. Life is so wonderful sometimes! ! !

(End of this chapter)