The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 359 Willow Dark Flower Bright Another Village

At 2006 o'clock in the morning on February 2, 10, Yanjing was still very cold, but there were many pedestrians on the street, especially young people.

The school year is about to start, and the college students in Yanjing are back.

In the box on the 17th floor of the World Trade Hotel, Li Shengyao and Cheng Long sat opposite each other, and both of them brought their assistants.

Cheng Long was still the same as before, dressed in a Tang suit. He drank a little wine, his face flushed slightly, but he looked more energetic.

Li Shengyao had already eaten a lot, this time it was Cheng Long's treat.

He vaguely understood what Cheng Long meant.

"Come on, Director Li, cheers."

"clang!"

The two touched a glass, Cheng Long drank it down, he gave a long tut, and then said: "Director Li, I came from Hong Kong Island this time, and I want to have a good chat with you in person."

"Your proposal years ago, I found it very interesting. I personally admire you very much. I believe in your ability. This movie will definitely sell well, but this time there is no way to cooperate, please don't mind."

Li Shengyao sighed in his heart, feeling a little regretful.

After all, Cheng Long is not acting in "Taken" now. In August 07, when the screenwriter in France wrote the script, Liam Neeson will act.

And there is not much he can do, the most he can do is to register the copyright in advance and sell a script.

Without Cheng Long as a stepping stone, it would be impossible to find domestic actors.

At most, he can earn box office in Huaxia and Xinmatai, which is meaningless. This series had a box office of more than 7 million US dollars in his previous life.

Cheng Long continued: "I originally wanted to act in your play, but news came from Hollywood that they wanted to shoot "Rush Hour 3" and they have already contacted me. They are pressing hard, I don't have so many time."

"Your script is very good. I don't have time. You can assign it to other people. Liu Qingyun, Liang Jiahui, they all have very good acting skills."

"If you think they can't fight, you can use Zhen bullets. Li Lianjie is also good."

How can Liu Qingyun and Liang Jiahui have box office appeal, and they are not action actors.

As for Zhen Zizi, his literary and opera acting skills are not very good, he can play a policeman, but playing an old father who is running around for money is still not enough.

Li Lianjie also has no time, and several blockbuster films are waiting for him.

Furthermore, few of them are not as popular as Cheng Long overseas.

Isn't Li Shengyao looking for Cheng Long just to earn foreign exchange?
He knew that Cheng Long just wanted to talk when he had nothing to say, so as not to be too embarrassing.

Although he knew that "Rush Hour 3" would lose money, Cheng Long wouldn't believe it if he said it now, and Cheng Long's salary was 2000 million knives, how could he refuse?
Director Li can pick it up and put it down.

He nodded and smiled, "I'll think about it."

He then paused for a moment, then changed the subject and asked Cheng Long about the filming of "Baby Project".

Half an hour later, Li Shengyao got up to say goodbye.

Cheng Long took the initiative to send Li Shengyao downstairs, and then returned to the box.

"Yanjing is really cold, let's prepare for the evening flight back to Hong Kong Island."

The assistant nodded immediately when he heard the words, and then opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything, he hesitated to speak.

"what happened?"

"Brother, our people just sent back a message from the beautiful country. Stark asked for an increase in salary, from 1000 to 500 million. It seems that the new film company agreed."

The copyright of "Rush Hour" is in New Film Company, which is a 40-year-old film and television production and distribution company in the beautiful country.

Cheng Long's first film "Rush Hour" was paid 800 million knives, and the second one came to 500 million knives.

He was paid 2000 million for playing "Around the World in Eighty Days".

Now acting in "Rush Hour 3" is naturally more than 2000 million knives. He is the soul of this series. He hopes that the new film company will give him 2000 million box office, in addition to [-]% of the total box office.

However, this request was rejected by the new film company.

Cheng Long didn't say much. They thought that since the new film company was preparing, they would continue to talk to him sooner or later.

Their idea is to talk slowly next.

Hearing the assistant's words at this time, Cheng Long's eyes flashed with anger.

Stark was a film rookie before filming "Rush Hour" and had no reputation in the beautiful country.

"Rush Hour" is mainly played by Cheng Long, and Stark is responsible for gags.

It can be said that it was Cheng Long who flew Stark.

The salary for the second Stark film was 1000 and 500 million, and now it has risen to [-] million.

The new film company agreed so readily, but it was his turn, the soul of the series, to ask for 2000 million knives plus box office revenue, but he was rejected.

Cheng Long felt insulted.

He was always high-spirited, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he couldn't help kicking the chair next to him.

"Big brother."

The assistant looked worried.

Cheng Long waved his hand, he sat down, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it down.

Not strong enough.

Cheng Long then poured another glass of wine and drank it down in one gulp.

He had drunk a lot before, and now he smelled of alcohol, and he was even more annoyed when he thought that he was rejected by the new film company.

"Brother, let's go to rest, there is still a flight back to Hong Kong Island in the evening."

The assistant stepped forward to help Chenglong.

"No, I'm looking for...I'm looking for...I'm looking for Li Shengyao."

He then took out his mobile phone and dialed Li Shengyao's number, "Director Li, are you still in Yanjing? I want to see you. Let's talk about "Taken" again."

Twenty minutes later, Li Shengyao returned.In the box of Guomao Hotel, he saw Cheng Long who was still drinking with a flushed face.

"Brother, what's the matter with you?"

Cheng Long drank another glass of wine, and then angrily told about the new film company.

Li Shengyao's eyes lit up when he heard that.

He remembered that Cheng Long had indeed had trouble with the new film company.

"Rush Hour 12" has made money, and when it comes to the third part, according to Hollywood practice, as the core actor of the series, it is normal to ask for a maximum salary plus a box office share.

It's like Cruise is to "Mission Impossible" and Johnny Depp is to "Pirates of the Caribbean".

A big group as strong as Disney, in such a series of movies, must please the core actors.

Cheng Long's demand for "Rush Hour 3" 2000 million yuan, plus the box office share, is completely reasonable.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, Cheng Long made this request at the beginning, but the new film company refused. They felt that Cheng Long was not up to the stage of division.

However, after a stalemate between the two parties, the new film company finally agreed.

Cheng Long filmed "Rush Hour 3" and got 2000% of the global box office share, plus 4000 million blade remuneration, a total of [-] million dollars, and Cheng Long's income in that year was ranked among the top five in Hollywood.

But the film lost money, and the new film company once thought that Cheng Long's asking price was too high. The two parties finally broke up and there was no cooperation.

Now that Cheng Long and the new film company have just talked, Cheng Long seems to be angry.

Does it mean that the opportunity for "Taken" has come?
Filming "Taken" will not delay Cheng Long's money, he can shoot "Rush Hour 3" later, if "Taken" explodes, Cheng Long can even ask for a higher price.

Thinking of this, Li Shengyao sat down with a smile and listened patiently to Cheng Long.

Cheng Long talked for a while, complaining that the film production company in the beautiful country was immoral and unruly.

He stopped speaking suddenly and turned to look at Li Shengyao.

"Director Li, you won't do this, will you?"

Cheng Long's eyes were clear and calm. Although he drank a lot of wine, he did not lose his mind.

Li Shengyao immediately shook his head, "Brother, if you are willing to cooperate with me, if the first movie is a hit, I will give you a maximum salary and bonus for the second movie."

It is impossible to share the first film. All series of movies are the first hit. The leading actors have proved their strength, and the second film will start to be divided.

The maximum salary plus bonus, if the movie loses money, then there is only the maximum salary.

Cheng Long shook his head, his voice was still calm, "Director Li, that's not how Hollywood works. It's a direct maximum salary plus a share of the box office."

"Okay, the maximum salary plus a [-]% share of the total box office."

Hearing this, Cheng Long stood up. He took a clean wine glass, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it down in one gulp. His whole state became much clearer.

"Director Li, this must be written into the contract."

"Of course, it can be written into the contract."

In business talk business, Li Shengyao is very aware of this truth. Although everyone is a compatriot, the interests involved are tens of millions of dollars, so it is impossible to be sloppy.

He knew very well that he should be able to earn the most from the first "Taken", and if Cheng Long wanted to share it later, he would earn much less.

But it doesn't matter, you can make some money.

Big Hollywood companies are also accommodating to big-name actors.

Even if the new film company was preparing for "Rush Hour 3", at first it felt that Cheng Long was not worthy of taking the share, but later he agreed.

Li Shengyao can completely accept that Cheng Long will make a lot of money later, he will not be jealous, he has the spirit of win-win.

Hearing this, Cheng Long clapped his hands, "Okay, Director Li, we will sign the contract now. When I finish filming "Baby Project", we will film "Taken."

Li Shengyao was overjoyed in his heart, but his face remained calm. He frowned slightly, and said solemnly: "Brother, have you really thought it through?"

He didn't want Cheng Long to regret it later and create a rift.

Even if he regretted needing Cheng Long, he would be ashamed to break the contract.

Let's crucify the words here.

It was not I, Lee Sheng Yew, who instigated and tricked you into signing the contract, it was you who wanted to sign the contract.

"Think about it."

Cheng Long replied immediately.

"The salary for the first part is only 4000 million, plus a [-]% box office bonus."

"Yes, I know."

OK, perfect.

Li Shengyao nodded, then turned to Cheng Long's assistant, "I have no problem here, do you want to talk to Big Brother?"

The assistant heard that Cheng Long didn't think well. After all, if the film didn't make any money and no dividends, the salary would only be 4000 million, or more than 500 million dollars, which couldn't compare with his big brother's salary in Hollywood.

"Brother, do you want to think about it again?"

Cheng Long shook his head, "No need, I want to prove to Hollywood that even if I leave them, I can still get a high box office. I am a superstar with global appeal."

"New Police Story" and "Myth" are not box office high, and they must have lost money.

Hearing this, Li Shengyao understood the real reason why Cheng Long cooperated with him, it turned out to be a fight.

Brother Long has been proud all his life. Now that the new film company is willing to accommodate a dispensable Stark, but not willing to accommodate him, it is indeed unethical.

"Brother, let's work together to let Hollywood see the strength of Chinese filmmakers."

We must strike while the iron is hot. Since Cheng Long is willing to cooperate at this time, Li Shengyao will naturally not give up. He then arranged for his assistant to prepare the contract.

Half an hour later, Cheng Long and Li Shengyao signed the contract.

Cheng Long joins "Taken", the film salary is 4000 million plus 2000% profit sharing, if "Taken" shoots a sequel, Cheng Long will be paid [-] million US dollars, plus [-]% of the total box office .

Li Shengyao then poured two cups of tea, "Brother, let's replace wine with tea."

"cheers."

With a bang, the two teacups collided and made a loud sound.
"Pleasant to work with."

"Pleasant to work with."

The two chatted for a while, and the more they chatted, the more speculative they became. For Hollywood, the two of them had the same hatred.

Li Shengyao thought for a while, then pulled a chair and sat closer, "Brother, this movie is not easy to shoot, I will start preparing from tomorrow, I need you to give me a powerful action guide."

If it was a Hollywood company, the shooting of "Taken" should not be difficult.

But for mainland film production companies, it is much more difficult.

Li Shengyao had seriously considered this issue during his annual vacation, and he concluded that there are three points that need to be taken seriously.

The first point is that they need a very powerful action director. Lee Shengyao hopes that this action director will meet him soon to understand the action style of the movie. It is best to watch the army's hand-to-hand combat and be familiar with the fighting characteristics of soldiers.

The second point is that they will go to France to shoot, and they need to have local forces in France to protect their safety and smooth shooting.

At this time, the leader of France was Chirac, an old friend of China, and he could be regarded as the last politician in France.

Paris at this time should not be so chaotic, but it is definitely not comparable to that in China.

In order to prevent accidents from happening, they need to make early preparations.

The third point is to choose a young actress with good acting skills.

The "Taken" trilogy is all about the hero saving his daughter, so his daughter is naturally very important.

If the daughter is a vase in the first film, she is a sharp woman in the latter two films, and the actress needs to have enough acting skills to show her charm.

Hearing this, Cheng Long immediately continued: "I arranged for Zheng Jizheng to come over. He is capable and a good person. You can communicate with him if you have any ideas."

Zheng Jizong is currently the most powerful martial arts instructor in the married class.

There are many martial arts instructors in the family-making class, and many of them are strong, and then they went directly to Hollywood to develop.

Zheng Jizong is currently still in the family class, but he has already been recruited by a Hollywood company.

Li Shengyao nodded with a smile, and then mentioned the second and third difficulties that need to be solved.

Cheng Long received the French Order of Honor in 1990.

In Li Shengyao's previous life, Cheng Long would soon become an honorary citizen of Paris, an honorary citizen of Le Mans, and finally get the Legion of Honor medal.

Cheng Long's influence in France is unique among Chinese.

Normally, with Cheng Long in charge, no one should cause trouble.

However, the situation in France is special. There are many immigrants there, so it cannot be judged by the domestic situation.

Better yet have a local faction keep them safe.

Hearing this, Cheng Long's eyes flashed with admiration, "Many people think that our mainland and Hong Kong Island are safe, and they think the whole world is safe. They are too naive. In a beautiful country, it gets dark and ordinary people don't have a car." If you dare to go out, where are you like us, just stroll around and walk casually.”

"Your idea is right, we are looking for someone in this area."

"I used to go to France often, but I mainly promoted movies. I don't have any acquaintances there. You can ask the embassy and contact the Chinese Chamber of Commerce over there."

Li Shengyao thought about it, and felt that this was the reason.

With his and Cheng Long's status, contact the embassy and they should get corresponding help.

Cheng Long then asked the last question, "Director Li, what girl do you want to find?"

"Those who live in a beautiful country, those who have acting skills, should be well-known."

Since he wants to make a good box office movie in China, he can't have all Chinese actors. Li Shengyao hopes to find a beautiful Chinese actress.

In fact he considered French actresses.

He thinks it should be okay, but... his favorite Eva Green is 26 this year, obviously not suitable to play the girl just now in the first film, so he has no idea.

Just use a beautiful Chinese actress.

"Let's release the news. When you have time, you can go to the beautiful country to pick people yourself."

Auditions are a very normal thing in Hollywood.

Audition like a big name star.

Li Shengyao originally wanted to give Cheng Long a favor, to see if he had a good relationship with a young actress.

Now it seems that I think too much, Cheng Long doesn't need it.

"Okay, then I'll pick someone myself."

Li Shengyao then thought of the Hollywood four.

Emma Roberts and Kristen Stewart seem to be born in the [-]s and underage, but Blake Lively and Amanda Seyfried are fine.

Lively is 1.7 meters eight and has a perfect figure. Later, he will become Xiao Lizi's ex-girlfriend, and then marry Xiao Jianjian.

Maybe he has the opportunity to become a fellow with Xiao Lizi, and he is still a senior.

Thinking of this, Li Shengyao was a little excited.

Cheng Long thought for a while, and then said: "Hollywood is very chaotic. Those actresses can do anything in order to become famous. Be careful, don't let others take advantage of you."

"Especially pay attention to safety. Many girls use all kinds of tricks in order to give birth to celebrities."

This Howard has experience, even a small umbrella will pierce a few holes for you.

Under the laws of the beautiful country, giving birth to a celebrity's child can basically ensure that there is no need to worry about food and clothing for a lifetime.

Li Shengyao has not yet spread his branches and leaves in China, so naturally he would not want to create a mixed race.

Cheng Long spoke from experience, and he immediately poured a cup of tea for his elder brother.

"Don't worry, brother, I will be careful."

The two chatted for another half an hour, mainly because Cheng Long was talking about the beautiful country, while Li Shengyao listened quietly.

From Cheng Long's words, Li Shengyao felt that Cheng Long should not be as chic in the beautiful country as in the country.

Although he is a superstar, the way of playing in the beautiful country is different. There is no lower limit for women over there, so he is much more peaceful.

Li Shengyao planned to go to the beautiful country in the future, so he had to be careful, and he had to carry the small umbrella close to his body, so as not to be tampered with.

(End of this chapter)