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Chapter 82 is very impressive

Judging from the subject matter alone, this drama does not have the characteristics to become a popular drama.

Investors and TV stations have their own criteria for judging.

Whether the actors are famous, whether the director is famous, how well-known the script is, and whether the plot is bloody or not are all criteria.

And the screenwriter of this drama: Lan Xiaolong.

A newcomer with zero popularity in the industry, the plot has no bloody plot at all, and the characters are all pure men.

In the TV drama routine at this time, that clear flow is, no, it is a rush to the street.

At this time, if you don’t have some ridiculous dramas in the TV series, including life and death, amnesia, cheating and other routines, how can you make the housewives and girls sitting in front of the TV binge-watch the drama?
At least for investors.

A TV series with a small investment requires more than 1000 million yuan, and no one is willing to gamble.

"Let's talk to Guang Guang. This is our first time filming a TV series, so we can cooperate first." Li Mu paused, thinking it would be better to play it safe.

Liu Weijuan nodded, she also meant the same thing.

Mengying Media is still a newcomer in the field of TV dramas, so it can make a transition in the early stage with the help of Guangguang's resources and experience.

"By the way, help me find a writer in the imperial capital, Shi Kang. He has written the novels "Dangling", "Shattered", and "A Mess". Let's communicate with him about the cost of the latest novel and script. Since we are filming a TV series, then Just double happiness."

Li Mu thought about it carefully and decided that since he had already filmed it, he might as well start two movies.

The company has sufficient resources and manpower, so the progress can be accelerated.

Backstage at a drama troupe in the imperial capital, Lan Xiaolong received a call from Mengying Media and learned that his script had been adopted. His eyes were slightly red.

The script has been silent for more than 4 years, with no one paying any attention to it.

He almost wanted to give up, until some time ago, Mengying Media announced that it would collect TV scripts.

With the last glimmer of hope, I handed over the script.

This story that Lan Xiaolong dreamed of finally ushered in its full bloom.
At this time, Li Mu and Wu Ershan were watching the newly written plot of the movie by the screenwriters. While Li Mu was watching, he made corrections to some details.

Suddenly the phone rang. Li Mu looked at the caller's name and frowned.

"Mr. Wang, why do you call me when you have time?" Li Mu walked to a deserted place and answered Wang Changtian's call.

"Secretary Liu has communicated with me and heard that you are going to film this TV series."

"That's right! The subject matter is good. It's suitable for Mengying's first drama. Let's cast some light and do it together."

"Brother, I'm not telling you that. I have summoned relevant personnel from our company to analyze it. This script has no potential to become a hit. In this way, if Mengying wants to make a TV series, Guang Guang will choose one of the collected scripts and send it over. How about it?" Wang Changtian felt that he was too considerate of Li Mu, and there were not many good people like me.

Even if Li Mu gives him a bigger share of the movie in the future, he can't bear to show his kindness.

Li Mu has black lines all over his forehead,? ? ?

"Mr. Wang, you don't need to give me the show. We've decided to make this one. Mengying will bear all the production costs, and how about lighting as an assistant?" Since the money is not needed, let's take it back.

"Hey, brother, you are in trouble now. We are not afraid of losing money. We invested [-]% of this drama and are responsible for finding a TV station to distribute it." Wang Changtian was afraid that Li Mu would not give him a chance to get involved in subsequent movies. This feeling is about losing money and wanting to ride on it. .

"Let's cast [-]% of the light, and the other mengying will bear the responsibility." Returning [-]% is a good achievement for you, but Li Mu knew that this was a hit drama.

Wang Changtian finally agreed, but he was a little confused when he hung up the phone.

I picked up the script and read it again, but still couldn't figure it out.

Did I make a mistake? Wang Changtian murmured to himself, a little unsure.

Li Mu said it too confidently, and Li Mu's vision that never missed it made Wang Changtian a little unconfident.

Wang Changtian took the script again and asked company personnel to evaluate it again.

The final conclusion was not much different from the last time, but the score was a little higher.
Li Mu has been basically staying at Mengying Media recently, polishing the script.

The key points of a play cannot be overemphasized.

During this period, Li Mu received a call from David. The filming of "Insidious" has been completed and is preparing to be released in North America on Halloween.

Another thing is that YouTube has finally agreed to the investment of Dream Capital. Relatively speaking, Dream Capital has to provide follow-up plans and help YouTube solve some copyright compliance issues.

Li Mu has already communicated and resolved this issue.

With a financing line of US$350 million, we obtained 20% of the oil pipeline shares.

Li Mu wanted to continue betting, but the other party refused for the time being.

We can only wait for round B, and Li Mu is not in a hurry. Anyway, if he gets the first round, it will be much easier later.

And according to the current money-burning rate of oil pipes, it won’t be long before the Series B round.

Li Mu, who was on the fast track to making money, was in a wonderful mood.

The script for the new movie was finally polished, and Li Mu handed it directly to CJ without delay.

CJ responded quickly and responded the next day with full support.

The script has been finalized, and the casting has followed suit. Li Mu finally decided to cast the role at Mengying Media. Li Mu from Bangzi Country was too lazy to go there.

Liu Yifei went to Ludao. She originally wanted to take Liu Yifei there, but now there is no need.

The casting this time is by invitation, and Li Mu is responsible for the selection of Chinese actors.

CJ will select Korean actors based on the script and come for interviews.

The final decision rests with Li Mu.

This matter could not be hidden from the public, and the news quickly spread. Liu Weijuan simply used it as a movie promotion.

Li Mu was still finalizing the cast list one by one in the office.

Li Mu looked at the pile of actor information and felt a little headache.The actor's matter hasn't been finalized yet, but another thing has come up in advance.

A few days ago, Brother Chen Kai had invited Li Mu and Zhang Yimou to attend a small-scale movie viewing.

The movie is naturally the masterpiece, "The Promise".

Zhang Yimou, Li Mu, and Chen Kaige gathered in a screening room at this time. Except for a few words exchanged at the beginning, the three of them basically did not communicate with each other throughout the whole process.

Li Mu and Zhang Yimou looked at each other while watching the movie, and both saw a trace of confusion and helplessness in each other's eyes.

Watching a movie again will give you new insights, but not a new ending.

Li Mu felt that he still thought too much, and "The Promise" ended up living like Brother Kaizi.

After the screening, Li Mu memorized one line throughout the whole process.

"Does anyone want to see what I'm wearing under my cloak?"

Li Mu already knows this answer. In 08, Teacher Chen’s computer broke down and Li Mu downloaded several Gs.

The lights had been turned on by Brother Chen Kai, shining on the faces of Li Mu and Zhang Yi. Li Mu shook his head. The two-hour movie made him feel dizzy.

Zhang Yimou didn't seem to have come to his senses yet. Li Mu looked carefully and seemed to have some confusion in his eyes.

Brother Chen Kai looked excited and waited quietly, wanting to hear what Li Mu and the others thought.

Li Mu looked at Lao Mouzi. Respecting the old and loving the young is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. Zhang Yimou must have spoken first.

Zhang Yimou opened his mouth to say something, but then took it back, feeling that it was still brewing.

"I still have to go back and think about it. I have photographed a lot of elements and I still have to sort them out!"

Li Mu was stunned, Lao Mouzi, what are you talking about.

There's no difference between what you said and what you didn't say.

Good guy, I'm doing Tai Chi with you.

Brother Chen Kai had a pensive look on his face. It seemed that he had achieved depth in his shooting. He had integrated so many things, so it was normal for Zhang Yimou to need to smooth things over.

Then he looked at Li Mu. This young man should have a different opinion.

"Junior brother, just say it, I'm not afraid of being criticized, just speak out if you have any ideas." Brother Chen Kai looked very grand.

Li Mu stroked his chin and was still organizing his words.

Zhang Yimou's eyes were shining at the side, and he seemed to be encouraging Li Mu to speak more, speak out boldly, and don't stop.

"I think the audience might not understand it well!" Li Mu thought about it, but felt that he still had to remind him tactfully.

"Can't you understand?" Brother Chen Kai's expression did not change after hearing this word.

"It's okay. A good movie needs time to accumulate. I believe they will understand it in 20 years." Brother Chen Kai's words are full of confidence. This sword has been sharpened enough.

Just wait for the next battle to kill the enemy.

Li Mu and Zhang Yi declined the invitation to have dinner together and left quickly.

Seeing Li Mu and others leaving, Chen Hong asked Brother Chen Kai:
"What do Director Li and Director Zhang think after watching it?"

"It's very profound." Brother Chen Kai thought about Li Mu and Zhang Yimou's answers and felt that this was what they meant.

"Do they understand?" Chen Hong asked with some uncertainty. She had also watched the finished film. She was too embarrassed to tell Brother Chen Kai that she didn't understand the film.

Brother Chen Kai didn't hesitate at all.

"They must understand." What kind of characters are Zhang Yimou and Li Mu? They are great directors who are on par with me and only slightly behind me. It is impossible for them to not understand.

Chen Hong also nodded. That's right. These two are both top directors. How could they not understand Chen Kai's movies?

Sure enough, he was getting too old and worried too much. After thinking about it, Chen Hong decided to take his two sons out to attend tutoring classes first.

Before leaving, he seemed to think of something and suddenly asked: "By the way, I remember that the name of this movie was a suggestion given by Director Li. Do you want it during promotion?"

Brother Chen Kai thought about it. Zhang Yi, Li Mu and he were among the top directors in the industry.

Neither Zhang Yimou nor Li Mu used other directors' names in publicity. If he used it, wouldn't it make the outside world think that he, Brother Chen Kai, is weaker?
If in the past, before Li Mu was so famous, Brother Chen Kai still wanted to support the younger generation, but now it seems that there is no need for it.

"Just follow the normal publicity plan." Brother Chen Kai directly interrupted Chen Hong's suggestion.

Chen Hong didn't try to persuade her. How old was the child? She had already known about Brother Chen Kai's temperament and was very proud.

After coming out, Li Mu and Zhang Yimou were still communicating.

"Do you understand?" Zhang Yimou asked.

"I understand the beauty of the picture, but I don't understand the plot." Li Mu still gave a very honest reply.

"Well, Lao Chen is too ambitious. It's hard to say whether the audience will buy it this time."
"We don't need to worry, China Film Promotions is not covered by it." This overwhelming publicity can still coax many people into the cinema.

"Haha, that's true." Lao Mouzi thought about it and found that it was indeed true.

"Brother, "Ride Alone, Thousands of Miles" is scheduled to be released. Do you need me to come over?" Zhang Yimou always gives face to him. Of course Li Mu also misses this sentiment. He supported the premiere and supported each other, which is mutually beneficial.

"If you're interested, you'll be welcome if you need it. I'll send you an invitation letter. This time it may be a bit far, so I guess it won't be convenient for you." Zhang Yimou thought for a while and said.

"That's okay." Li Mu nodded and did not continue.

To be honest, the next few days are probably not going to be easy.

The actors from Bangzi Kingdom have rushed to the imperial capital one after another, and many media have already reported on it.

Li Mu's influence in China is not small, and the media is talking about the joint production of movies between China and South Korea.

(End of this chapter)