Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

Chapter 187 I laughed too
Li Lianlian's eyes were shining, just like the characters he played when he was young, as if there was light shining.

He has always been interested in doing business.

It's a pity that I seem to be at odds with doing business.

In 87, he opened an "International Martial Arts Development Company" in the SAR.

I didn't develop the company well, so I had to go back to making movies.

After "Once Upon a Time", he became famous again.

But then the manager Cai Ziming was shot dead, and his second brother-in-law was replaced as the manager. Not long after, the second brother-in-law died mysteriously in a car accident.

In 93, after recognizing the reality, I cooperated with my boss Wanwan and opened a film company called Zhengdong Film Company in the familiar field of film industry.

In the same year, "Fang Shiyu", "Fang Shiyu Sequel" and "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng" were filmed and released.

It looks like development is going well.

I immediately met my girlfriend who was heavily in debt investing in real estate.

After signing a deed of sale with Yongsheng, he paid off the other party's debt.

Then came the collapse of Hong Kong cinema.

You can only go to Hollywood.

In Hollywood, he has no plans to open a company and establish a banner, but after so many years of development, he still has the idea of ​​​​forming his own bureau and working on a project, and it is big!

He thinks this script is very good. It must have action and intention.

The hope of success is great.

"I'll take a look."

Gu Ming picked up the script and read it.

As he looked at it, Gu Ming couldn't help but frown, why is it that?
The worst point where Li Lianlian was criticized in movies was definitely this movie, "Danny the Wolf Dog".

A good protagonist must be on a leash.

Yeah, what you're trying to say with this movie is really good.

But filming like this is not only unacceptable to Chinese people, but also to foreigners who feel aggrieved!

The protagonist was put in, and it turned out that the protagonist was a dog-like person.

How can you let me enjoy watching it?

I'm unhappy. Can you make it at the box office?

In the previous life, this film had a huge investment of 4000 million US dollars, but the North American box office only received more than 400 million US dollars, and the cost line was not recovered.

In terms of disc income, this film also ruined the reputation of the King of Discs, with only over 1000 million US dollars.

You must know that "Baywatch" produced in the previous life in 07, even though the global box office is not as high as "Danny the Wolf Dog", the disc revenue is nearly 8000 million US dollars.

"What's wrong?" Li Lianjie became anxious when he noticed that Gu Ming's expression was not good. "Is there something wrong with this script? What needs to be changed?"

"Can you accept telling the truth?" Gu Ming shared the script and looked at Li Lianjie seriously.

"Say it." Li Lianjie was amused and laughed out loud.

"We have known each other for so many years, what is there not to accept?"

"As for the control of the movie script, I don't trust this person who won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay twice and all of his films were successful. Who else can I trust?"

"Am I right?"

"Okay, then I'll say it." Gu Ming said bluntly, "There's no way to change it!"

"What needs to be changed is the setting of the protagonist. In any case, the protagonist cannot be like a dog at the beginning. The audience will not be able to accept it, and the Chinese people will not be able to accept it. It may even affect your future films."

"When it comes to it, let's just say you play this kind of role in Hollywood."

"But once this setting is changed, the subsequent plot will also have to be changed. It is no different from rewriting a script."

"I suggest you rewrite the script."

"Of course, it's just a suggestion." Gu Ming smiled and pushed the script back.

I have tried to persuade him, but if he insists on filming, I will not persuade him again.

Let go of the mentality of helping others and respect the fate of others.

"This..." Taking back the script, Li Lianjie was confused.

To be honest, he wanted to take pictures.

After all, this is his first time setting up in Hollywood.

And he really thought the script was pretty good, and it added some depth to the kung fu movie.

But he really didn't have the confidence to compare with Gu Ming in reading scripts.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded affirmatively, "Okay, change the script and don't shoot it."

"By the way, Lao Gu, do you have any suggestions on what kind of film to make?"

"Featured."

Gu Ming smiled and said, "The production cost of "Danny the Wolf Dog" cannot be low, right?"

"There's absolutely no need to take such a risk."

"If you want to organize a film, you can shoot a film in China first. No matter how high the cost is, it won't be much higher."

"But it allows others to see your ability to organize games."

"And who said that domestic films can't win box office in North America? Wouldn't a purely Chinese film like "Hero" have a good box office?"

"What would you like to take a photo of?" Li Lianjie smiled sheepishly, "I don't understand this either."

"The first one should be something you are familiar with!"

"familiar……"

"I have an idea." Li Lianjie suddenly raised his head, "If you want to be unique and familiar, then you have to play a hero. I played a lot of heroes in Hong Kong Island in the past few years."

"What do you think of playing Fearless?"

"I think it's okay!" Gu Ming nodded, "As long as you are familiar with it and control the costs, it is not difficult to make money."

"Okay, I'm relieved with your words."

"By the way, you reminded me of this idea. Are you interested in investing?"

"No problem! My small investment is 1000 million soft girl coins." Even if it is as popular as "Fearless" in the previous life, you can make money, but you won't make too much.

Investing 1000 million is interesting enough.

Besides, Li Lianlian wanted to organize this film, and he cast half of it, so what's going on?

Friends are friends and business is business.

"By the way, if there are suitable young roles, you should pay more attention to the actors of Daystar!" Gu Ming never forgets to seek development for his artists.

"No problem!" "Then I won't disturb you anymore! Keep busy."

Li Lianjie nodded with a smile and stood up.

Looking at Li Lianjie, who was still in high spirits, Gu Ming couldn't help but think of that kung fu superstar with bulging eyes like a weirdo.

Can't help but be honest.

"After filming "Fearless", it's best not to make any more films that require difficult actions."

"Ah?" Li Lianjie was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean?"

This time, Gu Ming's expression didn't match when he lied, and his eyes subconsciously glanced in the direction of the door.

The small move was immediately caught by Li Lianjie.

"Is there a secret?"

"Actually, it's nothing. There are too many injuries on my body. It was okay when I was young, but it's easy to explode when I get older. It's best to switch to films that don't require much action."

"It's that simple!" Li Lianlian smiled, "I thought you knew I would get into trouble in the future because of filming this kind of film."

"To be honest, I always thought you could figure things out."

"Otherwise, how could someone be so successful at such a young age, and all of their films are box office hits?"

"The high-risk industry of movies has been turned into a cash machine by you."

"Movies rely on professional vision." Gu Ming would not admit this.

But there are some things that can be acknowledged smoothly, so that Li Lianlian doesn't have to think blindly.

Don't think of the correct answer any day.

It's better to be more mysterious.

So, Gu Ming said, "When I was a child, I learned the art of fortune-telling from a beggar. You are middle-aged and rich, and you are suffering from diseases in your later years. In addition, you often practice martial arts. I would like to remind you by the way."

"As for whether it works or not, I can't guarantee it."

"In short, it's always good to be better for your body."

"Uh! I understand." Li Lianjie was really shocked. He looked at Gu Ming with straight eyes, nodded, stood up and walked away.

After he left, Gu Ming no longer wanted to stay in Daystar.

Two films were planned for Daystar, one commercial and one literary.

He also helped Li Lianlian consult for his next film.

I have to go to the United States to start the promotion of "Now You See Me" in mid-April.

"It's time to enjoy life!"

Gu Ming yawned and stretched.

……

Inside the courtyard.

Gu Ming lives a daily life of reading books and watching TV.

"If you take one step, all directions will be level, and the time will fade away."

"A man's ambition, a hero's dream, time flies..."

Accompanied by Han Lei's heroic singing voice.

What appeared was "The Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties".

I have watched this movie many times in my previous life.

It's not as consistent with the original work as the later "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", but it's really interesting.

but……

Gu Ming really didn't expect this episode.

Looking at Yuwen Chengdu inside, he said something like, "I, Yuwen Chengdu, don't like to waste things. I often eat every grain of rice in the bowl." "Okay, follow my order and line up outside!" Gu Ming and Yan Danchen both couldn't help laughing.

"No!"

"This line..." Yan Danchen covered his mouth and giggled non-stop.

"I can't stand it anymore, I have to change the channel." Then, I saw a TV series called "The Romance of the Tang Dynasty".

It was played by Tang Guoqiang.

After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin went to find the Crown Princess.

Then, there was another slightly shocking line.

"Yes, it's so bold."

"It's you who gave me the courage to risk the disapproval of the world, kill my brother, kill the prince, and seek the throne."

"You laughed so hard that I lost my soul."

"I laughed too." Yan Danchen immediately changed the channel and said while changing the channel, "I didn't expect that Teacher Tang Guoqiang is quite good at playing the sex devil."

"Underestimating him."

"Hey, why should I change the channel?"

"You laughed so hard that I lost my soul." Gu Ming pressed Yan Danchen's hand that was holding the remote control. After learning a line from Li Shimin, he immediately followed suit.

……

As soon as mid-April entered, Gu Ming flew to Los Angeles.

Then a series of promotional activities began.

On various TV shows.

While promoting "Now You See Me", I'm promoting "Saw" at the same time.

Of course, "Saw" was far less invested and media resources than Sony Columbia, and the number of events it participated in was not even a quarter of "Now You See Me".

It’s even more incomparable when it comes to opening venues.

"Now You See Me" secured 2200 venues.

For "Saw," there are only 500.

When you are busy, time flies.

Arrived on the night of May 5th.

Sony Columbia prepared the premiere to coordinate with the promotion.

But because there are many Chinese in the main cast, almost all new faces in Hollywood, the scale of the premiere is not that big.

(End of this chapter)