China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 449 A series of preparations before marriage

"Amu, why did Director Zhang's "Return" not enter the main competition section, but went to the screening section instead?"

Liu Yifei asked with confusion.

At this year’s Cannes, Chinese-language films seemed to be in a collective downturn.

Zhang Yi's new film "Return", which was originally attracting much attention, was not nominated for the main competition section of Cannes. Instead, it was nominated for the shortlisted screening section.

Another mainland director Wang Chao's new film "Fantasia" was shortlisted for the Un Certain Regard category.

However, this has not affected the enthusiasm of Chinese-speaking filmmakers to participate in the Cannes Film Festival.

According to the organizing committee, the number of registered Chinese-speaking producers at the Cannes Film Festival has reached a record high, approaching the 400 mark, greatly exceeding the number in previous years.

In addition, films including "Peace Wheel" and "One Step Away" will go to Cannes to sell their films.

"Is it because I offended Cannes before, so I did it on purpose."

"Ok."

"That's not true."

"Why, you look down on the screening unit?"

"There should be no more."

In fact, I don’t blame Liu Yifei for thinking this way. After all, everyone knows a little about Zhang Yimou and Cannes’ grudges.

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Liu Yifei quickly fixed Li Mu with her hands, "If you want to know, tell me quickly."

"What else don't I know?"

"Don't move, it's itchy."

Liu Yifei put her little hands on the table, picked out a few big ones, gently fed them to Li Mu's mouth, and then took them back, "You say it first, and I'll give it to you after I say it."

After the rise of the fifth generation, Zhang Yi became a representative who had close contact with Cannes, where he received honors.

"Oh."

"Are there any conditions?"

"Bring me some grapes to eat."

As far as I know, because of the special story theme of this movie, it is the most attractive place for film festival selection, but it is also the most suitable place for it to be put in the screening section."

Li Mu chewed for a while and then continued, "And your screening unit in Cannes can be said to be surrounded by masters, and the level is not low, such as "The Last Emperor", "You and Me", "Midnight in Paris", "Wall Street", which are familiar to the audience. 2" and other masterpieces are screened here."

Liu Yifei's eyes revealed a cunning light.

Li Mu saw that he seemed to be about to sneak back into the bedroom, so he grabbed him directly, and the two of them lay back on the sofa.

"Seeds follow."

Li Mu always felt that Liu Yifei's actions were a bit provocative, but looking at her curious look, it didn't feel like it.

Liu Yifei immediately stood up and clapped her hands, letting Li Mu's head fall onto the sofa.

“This should not be the result of Cannes simply not accepting “The Return” as a nominee, but the result of the consensus of all parties.

"woo"

"Okay, I'll reward you with one."

Li Mu felt a little comfortable lying on Liu Yifei's lap. Hearing Liu Yifei's words, he couldn't help but smile, and his body seemed to be moving along with it.

However, only in 1995, Zhang Yimou once again entered Cannes with "To Live". Although he missed the Palme d'Or by just one vote and only won the Jury Prize, he was still in the honeymoon period with Cannes.

In an era when he was ostracized by Chinese people, Zhang Yi was fully respected in Cannes.

The relationship between Zhang Yimou and Cannes, from falling in love to breaking up and then getting back together, is like a love story with ups and downs but a traditional plot, just like the title of the movie.

In 1990, Zhang Yimou's third film "Ju Dou" was shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival.

If you don't count the time he took "House of Flying Daggers" to Cannes to sell his film in 2004, it has been 15 years since his film returned to this small town in the south of France.

Li Mu thought for a while, and Liu Yifei should probably know the rest.

However, all love must come to an end. Because "No One Left Behind" was suspected of being political propaganda, Zhang Yimou published an open letter accusing Cannes in 1999, completely breaking away from Cannes.

Li Mu spit out the grape seeds and was too lazy to move. He wanted Liu Yifei to help throw them into the trash can.

Li Mu shook his head. There was indeed a reason why "Return" was not shortlisted for the main competition in Cannes.

The stage of Cannes has never been short of film masters.

"Then why did you enter a screening unit?"

"Young man, you still want to run away."

"Then get up, you are no longer of use, throw away the seeds yourself."

Liu Yifei fed the grapes to Li Mu with a smile.

After all, "Shake, Shake, Shake to Grandma Bridge", a work that Lao Mouzi himself considered a failure, could be included in the competition section. How could "Return" not be shortlisted.

Also shortlisted for Cannes that year were Godard's "New Wave" and Oguri Kohei's "The Thorn of Death," and finally David Lynch's "Wild at Heart" won the Palme d'Or.

Li Mu smiled viciously, looking like a big bad wolf.

His hands also began to wander erratically.

"Don't move, I'm ticklish, ah itchy."

The two started fighting on the sofa.

Only one cat that didn't quite understand humans passed by quietly and glanced at the two feeding officers, expressing that he didn't quite understand.
The next day, the sky was bright.

Li Mu and Ning Hao are watching the finished film of "Blooming Heart".

The road comedy has completed its final production process.

"When do you plan to release it?"

After Li Mu watched the finished film, there was no room for adjustment and he could prepare to finalize the film. "After all, the only time slot that I haven't had much fun with is the National Day time slot. What do you think of this time slot?"

Ning Hao was very happy at this time. The effect of this film was unexpectedly good.

If nothing else happens, it might be able to set a new record for the best in his directorial career.

"Okay, you can't let a whole family bring their children to watch your road trip, although I don't think there's anything wrong with it during the Spring Festival."

Li Mu made a joke.

"Lao Li, how much box office can I get from this movie?"

Ning Hao wanted to know the result very much, but no matter what, it would take several months. However, there was a person with vicious eyes in front of him.

"It shouldn't be a problem to set a new personal high for you."

"I know, comedies are still good at box office, but can you give me some more accurate figures?"

After hearing Li Mu's reply, Ning Hao was overjoyed. After all, it was worth being happy to refresh the personal ticket box office, but this result was not what Ning Hao wanted.

"Do you think I am Tathagata Buddha or God?"

Li Mu said angrily.

"Isn't this a test of your vision? Who in the industry wouldn't say you have good vision?"

Ning Hao's words were also flattering, which made Li Mu feel quite comfortable.

"There's a chance it will break one billion."

"Holy crap, is it really true?"

Ning Hao asked back.

".If you tell me you don't believe me, if you don't tell me you won't believe me."

Li Mu felt speechless.

"Hey, isn't this a bit exciting?" Ning Hao rubbed his hands, "Why don't we hold a scheduled press conference before the schedule is set?"

"It's up to you, just open it if you want."

Li Mu nodded, it could be considered a small promotion, and seeing Ning Hao like this, he really had high expectations for this movie.

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Returning to Mengying Media, Li Mu thought carefully about the subsequent plan, but called Liu Weijuan first.

"If there are any well-known wedding design companies or teams in China, please help me find them."

Naturally, a Chinese-style wedding must be designed by a domestic team. Otherwise, it would be really embarrassing to hire a foreign design team and end up with a wedding that is neither foreign nor foreign.

"Okay, I'll go back and look for it right away. When will Mr. Li need it?"

"As soon as possible, this week."

It’s better to do it sooner rather than later. After all, many details and plans still need to be finalized. The most important thing is that for the Chinese style, you still need to ask the opinions of the elderly.

Communication is time consuming.

"clear."

Liu Weijuan nodded.

After Liu Weijuan went out, Li Mu thought for a while, took out his notebook and started drawing circles on the paper.

There is another very important thing about the wedding.

wedding ring.

Of course, Li Mu would not design his own wedding ring. Let’s not talk about what the design will look like. Whether it will work or not is a big question.

There is too much professional knowledge involved.

But it’s definitely okay to write down some of your ideas, what you want it to look like, and some special details. After all, if you don’t add your own unique ideas to a customized wedding ring, what’s the difference from buying it directly?

Li Mu scribbled and scribbled in his notebook, scribbling and scribbling.

He is not in a hurry, since he has a lot of time anyway, he just needs to slowly perfect it and then let the designer make it how he wants it to be.

After a busy day, the afterglow of the setting sun has already fallen into the office.

Li Mu stretched, but he didn't expect time to fly by so fast. He would already be off work in a short while.

Most of the people in the company have gone home after get off work, but a small number of people are still working.

Those who work in the film and television industry will always have some urgent matters to deal with.

For example, for those who stayed, Li Mu could tell at a glance that they were busy with Ning Hao preparing for the press conference.

Just waiting for the schedule to be finalized.

Recently, the film and television circles are still waiting for the May Day war at the end of the month, but the screenwriter circle is not at peace.

It shows that Aunt Qiong Yao just fell "sick and heartbroken" because Yu Zheng was suspected of plagiarizing her work.

Immediately afterwards, the copyright agency of Li Bihua, the original novel of "Farewell My Concubine", issued a "solemn statement" through its lawyer to Lu Wei, one of the film's adapters.

Said that Lu Wei does not own the copyright of the script of "Farewell My Concubine" that he plans to publish, and also warned Lu Wei that "no one will be allowed to exaggerate and take credit for his own benefit", calling it "a one-sided delusion about the importance of the movie "Farewell My Concubine" It’s pure self-deception.”

There are constant turmoil in the screenwriting circle
But at this time, David told Li Mu some good news.

"Boss, good news, the film and television adaptation rights of the novel you want have been completely secured."

David is quite excited. For the novel "Story of Your Life", from the initial conversation, to the intention to cooperate, then the lawyers came in, and finally finalized the agreement and signed the contract, this process took several months, and it can be considered completely completed. .

It didn't take so long, but the Chinese science fiction writer picked up materials here and there, which delayed it for a while.

"This is really good news."

Li Mu nodded. He knew before that the film and television adaptation of the novel had been won, but a series of processes had not been completed. Now the plan can finally be started.

(End of this chapter)