Entertainment tycoon who started out as a director

After releasing the news about the "Ghost Blowing Out the Lamp" online drama first, Gu Ming started browsing the news on the Internet boredly.

After flipping through the pages, secretary Li Shishi came in, "Mr. Gu, Mr. Lu Zheng is here and wants to see you."

"Oh, let him in."

Gu Ming closed the computer page and looked towards the door.

Lu Zheng walked in in high spirits.

Over the years, ever since I got involved with Gu Ming, even though the premium was high enough, I haven't lost money on any of the films I made with Gu Ming!
Not even one!

This was actually playing in the movie industry, which he couldn't even imagine.

On the contrary, Wanda's own movies, even if they are supported by theater chains, still make profits and losses, and the losses are even greater. This is like making a movie.

"Mr. Lu, I noticed that you don't go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything? If you have anything to do, just tell me." Gu Ming raised his chin at the bag in Lu Zheng's hand, "We have been friends for many years, so don't do that if you can." It’s empty.”

"There's a new project, do you think you can help?"

Lu Zheng smiled sheepishly, "I understand the rules. For 20 million US dollars, the North American box office will be divided into 20%. No laddering. Do you think that's okay?"

"Hey, he's very wealthy." Gu Ming raised his eyebrows, "Wait, North American box office?"

"Yes, we plan to collaborate with Legendary Pictures in North America on a big-budget monster film. It would be great if Mr. Gu can direct it."

"Big production, monster movie, Legendary Pictures..."

In addition, the Lu Zheng in front of him belongs to Wanda Pictures.

Once several conditions are combined, the answer becomes clear.

"Great Wall".

Oh my God.

If Gu Ming's previous idea was that it was impossible to direct Lu Zheng's film, it was not impossible to be a producer or something, just to give him face.

This time, Gu Ming didn't want to have anything to do with this movie.

Once stained.

No need to hesitate, just apologize directly.

Therefore, Gu Ming didn't even read the script and said directly, "I won't hide it from you. My business is too big now. I can't even shoot my own movie. It's impossible for you, Wanda, to be the director."

"And you have to know that I write my own scripts for 007 and I don't use other people's scripts."

"Ah!" Lu Zheng was stunned, "Is there no need to discuss it?"

"Hehe." Gu Ming smiled and shook his head.

Lu Zheng also knew that Gu Ming did have a big business and was richer than Wanda, so he was mentally prepared for this before coming.

So after hearing Gu Ming's rejection, he immediately started a backup plan, "Can Mr. Gu be a producer?"

"We can offer you $10 million!"

"I need to read the script." Gu Ming could only pretend to read the script first.

Then he said, "It's a very typical Hollywood script."

"Yes." Lu Zheng nodded, "And we plan to hire a big Hollywood star for the male lead. Box office appeal will not be a problem."

"Investment budget."

"$1.5 million."

"I won't name myself as a producer." Gu Mingxiao said no directly.

"why?"

"It's simple, I don't like it."

"You must want to know the reason, so I'll tell you all." Gu Ming continued, "Monster movies are made so big only when they have enough fans or enough accumulation."

"You can just make it up. You can make it up. The problem is that the script is too cliche. You can guess the back part when you see the front part. The North American audience must think the same way."

"No matter who you choose to star in this film, the North American box office will be over 50 million US dollars."

"Domestic box office..." Lu Zheng explained. "It's even worse." Gu Ming waved his hand.

"Everyone knows the Great Wall too well. Once they see it becoming a glutton for resistance, they will act up."

"The key to your plot is that two mercenaries can't make it in a foreign country. Once they come to the country, they kill everyone, fall in love with beautiful women, and finally defeat the villain and save the world."

"If you let Americans take the role, they might be happy. Well, actually, they might not be happy either. Isn't it the same way in other movies? You're used to it."

“But if you ask domestic audiences to put themselves in their shoes, what do you think they will think?”

"The most terrible thing is the cost of 1.5 billion US dollars..." At this point, Gu Ming stopped talking, "That's all I'm saying, for the sake of our old friends."

"I can't hold it back..." Lu Zheng smiled bitterly, "Mr. Wang decided, this movie involves a lot."

"Then let's talk about other things."

……

Next, Gu Ming received requests from Zhang Yimou and Gu Changwei to learn about the "Great Wall" project, but Gu Ming asked them to reject it.

Then, less than a month later, Gu Ming heard news.

Brother Chen Kai took over.

"I'll go..." Gu Ming almost laughed.

This project, together with Brother Chen Kai, what kind of chemical reaction will this produce?

Will you make another film that you won’t be able to understand in twenty years?
amount……

It shouldn't be the case, after all, for this kind of project, most likely it will be directed by a tool man with a little power.

In the end, the American team has the final say.

Brother Chen Kai should be able to be suppressed. The key is that the people who suppress him are not very good.

"I have to be ridiculed by netizens again. Brother Kai is not guaranteed for the rest of the year."

"No." You can't keep something that doesn't exist.

And if he really made "The Great Wall", what about "The Taoist Comes Down the Mountain"?
This is not a guarantee of lateness, and it might even become his fig leaf.

After all, the Great Wall can really create big scenes, and like Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige's images and colors are also above the standard.

"Interesting, interesting." Gu Ming smiled and raised the corners of his mouth.

……

On this day, Gu Ming went back to Venus as a routine and took a look at the script of "Ghost Blowing the Lantern: The Ancient City" which had been sent back to the past.

Well, not bad this time.

So be it.

Gu Ming immediately thought about the cast and crew.

First think about the four-person team in the movie "Ghost Blowing the Lamp".

Shirley Young can use the movie version, but the other three can't. The roles are a bit big and the pay is also expensive.

Otherwise, Hu Bayi let Liu Ye?
No, no!
Making a movie is considered a step down, but making a web series, in the minds of today's actors, is probably the lowest level. If you force yourself to force him, he will probably accept it, but it's not necessary.

And the pay is too high.

With the popularity of "Ghost Blowing the Lamp", it can be popular without finding a big star, so why spend more money on the film?

If an actor earns more, won’t I earn less?
Gu Ming immediately set his sights on Pan Yueming, who acted in an entire series in his previous life.

Although "Jin Fen Family" has nothing to do with Dong Jie, things from the past life still happened.

Now Pan Yueming can be said to be at a low point in his life.

Just in time, I got all of his series at a low price.

(End of this chapter)