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Chapter 384 Da Tiantian: Director Li is too thin

Lu Yang's brain was about to short-circuit due to the overload of information, so Li Yu did not continue to discuss the related topics of "The Blade of the Assassin" in depth.

He returned his focus to discussing the new script for the film: "Director Wang, Tiantian, what do you think of my script?"

Before Lu Yang, the 'disturber', showed up, Da Tiantian and Wang Jing had been watching carefully for a long time.

Wang Jing wanted to speak at that time, but was interrupted by Lu Yang who suddenly pushed the door open.

"Script? What script? Is it the script for the movie you're going to compete with Stephen Chow during the Spring Festival next year?"

Lu Yang instantly became interested.

He was very curious about how good the script was that dared to compete with Stephen Chow.

"How about you join our discussion group, Director Lu?"

Seeing Lu Yang's interested expression, Li Yu invited him to join.

"Okay, I really want to see how good the story written by Director Li is."

Lu Yang was eager to try.

Da Tiantian handed the script in her hand to Lu Yang.

Wang Jing has already expressed his opinion: "It is a very good commercial film script, with funny moments, true detective stories, exciting plot, and no major bugs in the reasoning.

There are some minor issues, but my opinion is that the flaws outweigh the merits. If the script is well made, the box office will definitely not be bad. "

Wang Jing's comments fully prove that his level as a director who rarely makes losses on his movies is absolutely online.

Because the script that Li Yu prepared for him and Da Tiantian was "Detective Chinatown", a representative work of another director Chen.

Li Yu did not make any changes to the original script.

Because as a commercial film, "Detective Chinatown 3" is already of a very good standard and does not require Li Yu to make any further changes.

The detective theme is quite novel and has comedy elements. It is very successful commercially and has a good reputation.

The later "Detective Chinatown 2" and "Detective Chinatown 3" were actually not as good as the first one in quality.

But those two sequels went a step further in terms of commercialization, so they achieved better results than the first one.

Wang Jing was very excited, his voice trembling slightly: "Director Li, you really understand me. You wrote this script just for me, right?"

Wang Jing was so moved that he almost shed tears.

"Director Wang, why do you say that?"

Li Yu was a little confused.

Tailor-made a movie script specifically for Wang Jing? He really didn't do such a thing.

"Director Li, please stop pretending to be confused. You don't want to hurt my feelings, so you pretend to be confused, right?
I know that with your talent, it is not difficult to write masterpiece-level scripts like "Man Jiang Hong" and "The Vanishing Lover".

You were worried that I wouldn't be able to handle such a masterpiece, so you specially customized this script for me to handle it easily.

I understand your painstaking efforts and I am really touched.

But you really don't need to worry about hurting my feelings by telling the truth.

Because I consider myself a businessman first, and a director second.

In my eyes, any commercial script that can make money is the best script.”

Wang Jing said solemnly.

"Li Yu, you are really too delicate."

After listening to the analysis, Da Tiantian couldn't help but sigh.

Li Yu is really good at taking care of people. He considers every aspect carefully. He is worthy of being the man that this beautiful woman values.

"..."

Li Yu was speechless.

Can he say that both of these people have strong imagination abilities?

Also, why did Da Tiantian's words sound a bit strange? What did she mean by "he was too careful"? Da Tiantian didn't see it with her own eyes, so how could she slander him as careful?
Having said that, Wang Jing’s imagination actually makes sense.

"Man Jiang Hong" combines both commercial appeal and connotation. This kind of blockbuster can only be handled by a top director.

Wang Jing is an excellent commercial film director, but he has no experience in directing films with grand themes, nor does he have experience in commanding tens of thousands of extras.

He really can't handle this kind of blockbuster.

"Gone Lover" is an art film. Wang Jing watches most of the movies he watches in his spare time, but directing art films has never been his strong point.

"Detective Chinatown" is very suitable for him and is right in his comfort zone.

As long as you don't get too carried away and just tell the story well, the overall shooting won't be difficult.

After reading the script carefully, Lu Yang also praised it as a high-quality commercial film script.

"I won't mention the suggestion. I'll just join in the fun. I personally think Director Li has written the script perfectly."

Lu Yang said admiringly.

"Director Lu, you are a little too modest..."

Li Yu said.

"No, I'm not being modest. Director Li is far superior to me in every aspect. I sincerely think this script is better than my "Blade of the Assassin" in terms of both commercial appeal and quality."

Lu Yang's eyes were sincere.

Judging from his eyes and expression, he didn't seem to be lying, but Li Yu felt that he was a little self-deprecating.

The quality of "Knife of the Assassin" is definitely not inferior to "Detective Chinatown", but it is much inferior in terms of commerciality.

Afterwards, Li Yu and Wang Jing discussed the details of the script in depth.

Two hours later, the "Detective Chinatown" project was officially confirmed.

Hualiu Company, Xingguang Cuican and Wang Jing jointly announced the news on the same day.

The response in the public opinion field was very lively.

"It's really here. Wang Jing and Li Yu are not just talking nonsense. They are serious about it. The script and official title of the movie are ready. It's called Detective Chinatown, and it's a suspense comedy."

"What a coincidence! Stephen Chow's Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons is a fantasy adventure comedy. Li Yu and Wang Jing want to compete in the comedy field where Stephen Chow is best? I admire their courage."

"As a fan of Stephen Chow, I actually enjoy watching him get humiliated. I really like him more when he's filming. As long as he's still filming, he's the comedy king in my mind, and no one can replace him."

"I agree with what the above said. I also hope that Stephen Chow can go back to acting. Of course, I also congratulate Stephen Chow on his new film being a huge success."

……

In Hong Kong Island, Stephen Chow's team observed the movements on the mainland Internet a few days ago.

The person in charge of marketing and promotion in the team has already reported the situation to Stephen Chow himself.

After learning about Li Yu's words and the true voices of many mainland netizens, Stephen Chow began to waver a little.

Do people really think he is much better as an actor than as a director?
He himself thinks he is doing well after transitioning to being a director.

He was actually quite unconvinced in his heart, as if he was trying very hard to do something well but was not recognized by everyone.

After much deliberation, Master Xing made a decision: "I would like to respond to Director Li in my name. I am very honored to face him head-on as a director. It's just a pity that the director of that movie is not Director Li himself."

Stephen Chow really wants to prove to the world that he is not only a first-class comedian but also a first-class director.

If it can beat "Detective Chinatown" co-produced by Li Yu and Wang Jing.

Then from now on no one will question whether his decision to change career to director is a wrong one, and many of his fans will change their minds and start to accept Stephen Chow as a first-class director.

These are long-term benefits.

The short-term benefits are also substantial. His formal acceptance of the challenge will bring a wave of super high attention to his "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons".

He and Huayi are currently discussing the details of the cooperation, and Huayi is not very willing to agree to some of his requests.

As long as the exposure rate of "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" increases and it becomes a popular movie before it is released, it will definitely bring considerable negotiation pressure to Huayi.

(End of this chapter)