China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 616 High praise
"Li Chen will direct and star in China's first air force air combat movie "Desperate Wolf". The actor has invested over 100 million and said he will make a Chinese version of Top Gun!"

"After signing the contract for "Sirian Wolf", Li Chen bluntly said that he would learn from director Li Mu, promote the power of the military of a great country, and show off the style of the air force!"

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In recent years, more and more actors have turned into directors, and Li Chen also came out to join in the fun.

There was a lot of discussion online.

"I hope I can really learn something, but don't end up filming it with a completely different look!"

"I dare to watch the photos taken by Li Mu, and I admit losing money. But the photos taken by Li Chen, I'm a little weak and even a little timid."

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Those outside the circle are watching in excitement, while those inside the circle are thinking about the secrets.

Because of the military theme in the past two years, the main theme seems to be gaining momentum. Bona participated. Mengying Media even arranged for Li Mu to film in person. Li Chen seemed to be rushing there in the past two days.

This can't help but make the industry think about whether a new movie track has quietly arrived.

At this time, people in the industry are waiting for the report card of Li Mu's "Operation Red Sea", because if directors of Li Mu's level stumble here, they will not end up well if they follow up rashly.

At the same time, Li Mu was having dinner with Wu Jing, and Liu Yifei, Xie Nan, and Yu Nan were also in the room.

"Wolf Warrior 2" will hold a press conference next week and officially prepare to start filming.

This meal was invited by Li Mu, because in a few days Li Mu would have to lead the team to Treasure Island, and he would definitely be absent from the launch ceremony and press conference of "Wolf Warrior 2". Yu Nan also stopped by, so we made an appointment along the way. Dinner together.

Xie Nan, Yu Nan and Liu Yifei were surrounding Little Baozi, talking non-stop about having children and some gossip in the circle.

The three women could probably discuss it all day long.

"I heard that Li Chen wanted to find you as a producer?"

Li Mu asked with a smile, while he and Wu Jing discussed "Sky Wolf" which has been very popular in the past two days.

"I guess he wanted to find a professional like you, Director Li, but couldn't find one, so he had to look for me."

Wu Jing is now considered a professional in military films. He has made several films and is also a well-known and experienced person in the industry.

"Don't put a high hat on me."

Li Mu said angrily.

"This is not because I am wearing a high hat. This is a fact, and everyone in the industry recognizes it."

While Wu Jing was talking, she didn't forget to pick up a piece of braised pork with her chopsticks. Then she shook her head and said, "But as his film producer, I don't have such free time. I finally managed to get everyone's schedule, and I also found Teacher Wu Gang to come and join me." The movie needs to be finished quickly.”

"Okay, let's have a cup of tea instead of wine. I wish you a good start."

Li Mu raised his tea cup and clinked it with Wu Jing. It was impossible to drink at noon, and the two of them had to drive.

“Stay safe in Kenya and South Africa!”

"Thank you, Director Li!" Wu Jing responded immediately, "We must pay attention to safety. I have been filming "Operation Red Sea", so I understand these things."

Li Mu nodded, but the filming locations for "Operation Red Sea" and "Wolf Warrior 2" were not that simple.

Fortunately, Wu Jing has experience this time, so there shouldn't be any big problems.

"More and more actors are turning to directors recently."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but sigh in the car, because in recent Chinese film awards, half of the Best New Director Awards have been awarded to well-known actors.

It can be said that this is a new force in the industry.

“There are advantages to being an actor-turned-director.”

Li Mu paid attention to the passing vehicles and drove smoothly while talking to Liu Yifei about the cross-border director.

"Do you know what's the biggest advantage of being an actor-turned-director?"

Li Mu asked with a smile.

"Um" Liu Yifei thought for a moment, then thought of herself, and then said, "Maybe it's because she has a deeper control over plot details and actors!"

Li Mu shook his head: "These are all secondary. In fact, the most important thing is having the advantages of capital and connections."

Liu Yifei glanced at Li Mu in surprise, seeming to have some understanding.

"You see, a large number of new directors are still looking for opportunities to enter the field of theatrical films, because nowadays, a theater film can range from tens of millions to hundreds of millions. How can there be so much investment?"

"Nonsense, what a big injustice, this guy is a serious investor."

Hearing Li Mu's teasing, Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh out loud, and her eyebrows couldn't help but reveal a different style from before.

Unfortunately, Li Mu did not see this scene and immediately added:
"Compared with most directors who are actors, their directing abilities may be weaker than those who have majored in majors. However, due to their wide network of contacts in the industry, they can easily recruit big-name directors to serve as producers, thus ensuring the quality of the film."

"No wonder!" Liu Yifei said thoughtfully, "It seems that Brother Bo has had this idea recently. He and I have talked about this."

"He?"

Li Mu remembered that Huang Bo mentioned this at the closing party of "Those Years". Apparently, seeing people in the industry changing careers one after another, he couldn't hold it anymore. Thinking about it this way, the script has been polished for at least five or six years, and I don’t know how it is now.

In the days after May Day, things were quiet in the film and television industry, and the box office of "Northwest 2" fell back to around to million.

"Captain America 3" is already gearing up and ready to take over.

At this time, the news that Li Mu had been waiting for for a long time finally came, and Tang Jing called.

"Director Li, good news. As far as the current clip is concerned, "Operation Red Sea" has been highly praised. Now I hope that the entire movie will be of this level."

Tang Jing breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the news, and then suggested, "The leaders hope to send a congratulatory gift on National Day. How about we schedule the release on September 9?"

"Very good, let's put it on the National Day schedule!"

Li Mu smiled and did not refuse. For now, the National Day schedule is the most suitable for "Operation Red Sea".

"By the way, Director Tang, the publicity in some places depends on you, Director Tang."

"Hahaha, don't worry about this level, Director Li, just leave it to us."

Tang Jing agreed directly.

"This time the leaders got angry in front of the Air Force."

After Tang Jing hung up the phone, she couldn't help but murmured that she had learned some gossip, because "Operation Red Sea" made her sternly complain, and then the Air Force was not far behind and was preparing to start a movie. Movies about yourself.

Li Chen happened to bump into the door, and then he signed the contract for "Sirian Wolf".

But how could Li Chen compare to Li Mu? Tang Jing was so happy when she learned that the leaders above her were extremely happy, and they specified that after the film was completed, it should be sent over for review as soon as possible. As long as there was no problem with the quality, it would be released with all their strength.

"If this mission is completed, this year's report will have to be written."

Tang Jing smiled. This achievement can be used to write reports for several years. This is political achievement.

On the day "Captain America 3", known as Marvel's pinnacle work, was released, heavy news came from overseas.

It stole the spotlight from the release of "Captain America 3".

American cable television giant Comcast announced that it will acquire DreamWorks Animation for US$38 billion.

According to the agreement reached by the two parties, DreamWorks Animation will be merged into the "Universal Film Entertainment Group" under NBCUniversal.

Former DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg will continue to serve as Chairman of DreamWorks Animation, and the DreamWorks brand will be retained.

In addition, Katzenberg will become a consultant to NBCUniversal.

The pressure was directly put on Disney, because NBCUniversal acquired DreamWorks Animation. For Universal, it also meant that they and Illumination Animation Company, which produced "Minions", became one company, because the latter is also affiliated with Universal.

The two animation companies joining forces will have an effect similar to that of Disney and Pixar, helping Universal's performance in children's and family entertainment.

In the future, not only will it be more powerful in home entertainment, but it will also be more convenient to use DreamWorks' cartoon characters in its own theme parks and launch more movie derivatives.

"Big deal." David was also marveling at the changes in the landscape of Hollywood. The changes have been so great over the years, and he felt a sense of pity. "Boss, it would be great if you could join Hollywood. Maybe we can build a film and television empire."

In David's mind, his boss is qualified to give it a try, but Hollywood has Hollywood rules.

You must know that Japan's SoftBank Group also wanted to acquire DreamWorks Animation, bidding $34 billion, but the final result remained unresolved.

Alibaba Pictures also had ideas for Hollywood, but in the end it could only reach a cooperation with Paramount and participate in the investment of two new films "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" and "Star Trek Beyond".
While the Internet was still discussing the deal in full swing, "Captain America 3" secured the top spot at the box office in May with a first-day score of 1.81 million.

Obviously there is still a gap between slightly literary romance films like "North West 2" and special effects masterpieces.

After all, many viewers still think that the special effects are needed to make the movie worth the money.

At the same time, another animated film in the industry, the domestic animation "Big Fish and Begonia" which has been delayed for twelve years, finally has definite news.

For this reason, Wang Changtian also gave Li Mu a special greeting.

"Director Li, we would like to invite Director You and Tian to the press conference to discuss domestic animation."

"I'll forget it. I'm not a layman in this industry at best, and I'm far from professional! Director Tian should be fine."

Li Mu smiled and declined, "By the way, Mr. Wang, I remember correctly that this movie has been delayed for twelve years. I think Guangxi has paid enough this time. Shouldn't it still be delayed? I think netizens have already Half convinced."

There are a lot of complaints online at this time:

"It's like a silly boy walking around. It's been twelve years, and I've lost all my interest!"

"I watched the promotional video when I was a freshman and sophomore in high school. Now that I have graduated from college for a year, just tell me how many times you have jumped! I really can't wait any longer!"

“It’s better to call it Dakeng Begonia”

"If it's true, go and see it. If the ticket bounces again, you'll be in trouble for the rest of your life!"

Many netizens even come specifically to read the comments.

Who made "Big Fish and Begonia" repeatedly skipped and broke the hearts of fans one after another?

"This thing does cost money, but there is no need to delay the ticket this time."

Wang Changtian laughed and said that he actually took over the investment partway through. The only blame is that animation really burns money, and there is a shortage of domestic talents and insufficient manpower and skills. In the end, it only took time to complete the project.
(End of this chapter)