Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 68 Chiyou Pictures
The next day, Li Chen asked Tim to buy him a gift again.

This will prevent Miss Liu from leaving empty-handed on her birthday.

When Tim heard the gift his boss wanted to buy, he was shocked again. He was really rich.

"Boss, this model has only been released this year. It's not cheap and is limited worldwide. You may not be able to buy it."

Li Chen patted Tim's shoulder and smiled.

"Tim, there are hundreds of professional managers in Hollywood."

"Tell me, why should I choose you as my agent?"

Tim was stunned, then reacted quickly: "Boss, no problem, leave it to me."

On Thursday, the 26th, Time magazine completely pushed Li Chen to the peak.

Looking at his photo on the cover, Li Chen was quite satisfied.

Not like the photo of Li Yuchun winning the Super Girl title.

Li Chen felt at the time that Time magazine was deliberately trying to disgust him.

Thinking of this, Li Chen realized belatedly that Super Girl was already in full swing.

Now that I'm on the cover of Time magazine, Li Yuchun probably won't have a chance to show up.

When this news was published in the country that evening.

Quoting Time magazine exactly.

A new king has been crowned in the Chinese film industry.

The accompanying picture is also a picture of Li Chen holding the Palme d'Or.

Li Chen understood that it would be impossible to keep a low profile from now on.

Li Chen didn't care what Li An, Zhang Yimou, and Chen Kaige would think.

There is no need for me to care about their opinions now.

However, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

In the future, I will inevitably have to deal with attacks from all sides.

The xenophobia and group-building of the Beijing circle, Chen Kaige's arrogance, and the Northwest circle that fights on its own.

No one wants to be stepped on by others, let alone a newcomer who has only been in the industry for two years.

The online comments exploded.

"I remember the last one in the entertainment industry was the Queen Princess, and in the sports world it was last year's Flying Man."

"Now that Director Li is here, let's see how deep the shadow in Director Chen's heart is right now."

"The person above, this question has no solution"

"If Director Li becomes emperor, then the fifth and sixth generations will all become princes."

"Alas, the new generation buries the old one, and everything is in complete chaos"

"I hope he's not just a flash in the pan. How can he compare with Zhang Yimou?"

"Apart from his age, in terms of awards and box office, Lao Mouzi still ranks first!"

There are mixed opinions about the internet, and Li Chen is too lazy to read them.

Calls came in one after another, and finally Li Chen simply turned off his phone.

I heard from Teacher Li that the school has already planned to include him in the admission brochure.

Just waiting for him to come back and sign.

Wang Changtian and Cao Guowei also called to congratulate.

The next day, Li Chen set off for Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley was not originally on Li Chen’s itinerary this time.

However, Gu Yongkeng took the initiative to call him yesterday, which made him change his mind temporarily.

Gu Yongkeng's wife studied at New York University, so he traveled around the world to broaden his horizons.

Recently, Gu Yongkeng also paid attention to the news about Li Chen.

Especially the breaking news that made the cover of Time magazine.

I didn't expect that we haven't seen each other for more than half a year.

This young man, whom he was somewhat dismissive of at the time, has achieved results that cannot be underestimated.

At this time, YouTube had been established for more than three months.

When Gu Yongkeng mentioned YouTube on the phone.

To his surprise, Li Chen, like him, was also optimistic about the prospects of this new video website.

The two met in Silicon Valley.

This time, Gu Yongkeng was not as self-admiring as he was when they first met.

The two talked for more than two hours.

Gu Yongkeng talked about some of his experiences around the world in the past three months.

Li Chen spent most of the time listening and did not express any opinions.

Until we got back to talking about YouTube.

Li Chencai went straight to the point: "Mr. Gu has said so much, are you thinking about setting up a video website in China?"

At that time, there were already Tudou and LeTV in China. But Gu Yongkeng still smiled confidently and said, "Yes, I do have this idea."

"I still remember what Director Li said when we last met."

"If I were to start a business, Rongchen Pictures would definitely be my best choice."

"I want to know where Director Li got the confidence to say this?"

Li Chen smiled lightly: "Funds and resources!"

After meeting Li Chen, Gu Yongkeng felt more at ease.

I didn't expect that this young man who had been low-profile before actually had such ability.

Although the other party did not tell him how strong the funds were.

But he could get the general idea from just a few words.

The other party only revealed how much profit the thief family has made so far.

He had to admit that he did underestimate the other party.

As for resources.

As he said, he is skeptical whether China can really achieve the same level of copyright protection as the United States.

Currently, short videos are just emerging on video websites.

The era he talked about when long videos will be king is too far away.

However, it is undeniable that the other party's vision is forward-looking.

Li Chen returned to Los Angeles.

Although the conversation with Gu Yongkeng did not lead to any substantial cooperation.

But it undoubtedly deepened the relationship between the two sides.

He doesn't have to be alone and brave.

When he chooses himself, he is also making a choice.

Tim was very efficient and bought a small production company of about a hundred people for less than 200 million US dollars.

Li Chen remembered that in 2015, someone in the circle set up a production company in Hollywood for Xiao San.

It only cost less than 220 million US dollars.

Tim took Li Chen to the company for a meeting.

A group of foreigners were puzzled and nervous when they saw the new boss being so respectful in front of a young oriental man.

Those with sharp eyes have already recognized who Li Chen is.

There was a lot of discussion below.

"Hey, isn't that Lee from Time?"

"Yes, it's him!"

"Tim follows him. Is he our boss?"

Li Chen changed the name of the company to Chiyou Pictures, and Tim is already in the process of completing the paperwork.

Li Chen even prepared the trademark and gave it to Tim to register together.

It is Chi You’s mount, the national treasure giant panda.

Or Kung Fu Panda.

It not only represents the Chinese people, but also has the magical style of oriental Kung Fu and the devil king Chi You.

Li Chen asked Tim to spread the word to warm up the lurking troops.

However, apparently no one takes it seriously. This kind of thing happens almost every month in Hollywood.

Although you have the title of Palme d'Or, your 'partner' Tim is also a little famous.

He also brought in James Wan, who had just emerged in Hollywood.

But the younger audience of horror movies.

I won't pay for the box office just because you are the Palme d'Or director.

The movie has a bad reputation and no one can help it.

However, the vice president of Warner Bros. Pictures and senior executives of New Line Entertainment, who were on good terms with Li Chen, agreed to come and show their support on the company's opening day.

New Line is happy to see Lionsgate’s jokes, and it also belongs to Warner Bros., not to mention the connection with Big Brother Long.

June 4th, one day left until the Los Angeles premiere of Batman.

A piece of news from Hollywood was transmitted back to China.

Sina Entertainment News

Newly-crowned Palme d'Or director Li Chen and renowned Hollywood manager Tim Smith jointly established Chiyou Pictures.

And announced that it will finance the filming of Chiyou Pictures' first film "Lush"

The director is Chinese-American Wan Zairen, the director of Saw.

Local media have been pessimistic about the prospects of Chiyou Pictures.

Director Li Chen spoke frankly in an interview with Sina Media.

The idea of ​​establishing Chiyou Pictures came to him on the spur of the moment after he watched Saw.

It doesn't matter if it fails for the first time in Hollywood.
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