China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 186 Guess
The global box office of "The Dark Knight" is basically in the dust, breaking $10 billion worldwide, and it has not yet been released in a few places.

The most envied female star in the industry right now is Liu Yifei.

She appears in two Hollywood blockbusters that have not yet been released. "2012" has been scheduled, and "Inception" is expected to be released next year.

Moreover, Liu Yifei also appears in recently released domestic films, most notably directed by Li Mu.

Li Mu and Nolan are two directors who are on the global box office rankings. The commercial films they make can only imagine how exaggerated the box office will be.

Domestic actresses who have entered Hollywood are crying, this is unfair, why do you have such resources one after another.

Zhang Ziyi watched as his second film "Knight" was released on a small scale in Hollywood. According to feedback, local audiences had no interest in the film, and it couldn't even crack the top 50 at the weekend box office.

She is most jealous of Liu Yifei's resources.

Recently, the price of various advertising endorsement resources for Liu Yifei has risen crazily, and it is even more expensive than her.

What does this prove? It proves that in the eyes of these people, Liu Yifei's potential is much higher than that of Zhang Ziyi.

The most hateful thing is that Liu Yifei still refuses to accept. With high-quality resources, she only accepts a few a year.

As a result, the endorsements are getting higher and higher. It is estimated that after these few movies, it will be the only one.

The roles in Li Mu's new movies have always been a source of interest in the industry. It's a literary and artistic film. It doesn't matter whether it will win awards or not, at least it will be on the international red carpet.

However, no one has been invited to audition by Mengying Media.

In fact, the core of this script is a bit like "Manchester by the Sea".

The male protagonist indirectly or thinks that he caused the death of his family members, and then he became very depressed and lost, and then through a series of life events, he finally reconciled with reality and himself.

Almost the entire movie was shot in a car, and a lot of the dialogue took place in the car.

The moment Li Mu finished the script, he felt relaxed.

"Turn off the light music for me." Li Mu said softly to Liu Yifei next to him. When writing this kind of literary script, playing some light music made me think much clearer.

Liu Yifei excitedly turned off the music, stuffed her whole body into Li Mu's arms like a cat, looked into Li Mu's eyes, and seemed to ask if she could see.

"Look, this movie requires you to be the producer alone, and I may not be able to spare any time." This time, it was difficult for Li Mu to spare his hands for this movie. All superfluous elements were eliminated from the script, and the style was simple. Every scene required a director. It takes careful craftsmanship to photograph.

This is a movie that only has 3 hours left to finish.

"You're kicking me out of the cast now." Liu Yifei raised her lips, but then she said with a smile, "But I'm sorry, I'll help you with it this time."

"The second female lead is a bit of a sacrifice." Liu Yifei looked at the plot in the script.

"Fortunately, it's necessary to leave out the back, just cut a few shots." It was also shot in this way in the original film. It was just to express a meaning, not to make "Lust, Caution".

"Finished? How do you feel?"

Li Mu looked at Liu Yifei as she closed the script and looked deep in thought.

"Watch "Uncle Vanya" with me again." Liu Yifei looked at Li Mu with expectant eyes, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​turning this play into a movie in this way?"

"Actually, not being able to drive is the same symptom as not being able to star in "Uncle Vanya."

The Huaxia Theater has not staged this play recently, and Li Mu and Liu Yifei can only watch the previous version online.

Every time he watches it, Li Mu even feels like he understands the movie a little better.

While Li Mu was writing the script, another big director in the industry was preparing to launch a new movie. Wu Yusen claimed to create the Titanic of the East.

The script "1949" has also been written, and it has now been renamed "Peace Wheel". China Film Investment Corporation is investing in it, and it is another co-production with huge investment.

Hearing this title, people in the film industry were very excited. The last Western movie, "Titanic", created countless classics.

No matter how you look at it, Oriental's "Titanic" will not be bad this time.

After reading these flattering reports, Li Mu scoffed. Wu Yusen had not made any good movies since he destroyed MGM.

This time "Peace Wheel" didn't go so well either. The copyright is in the hands of Asia Films, so it will take at least a few more years.

At the beginning of March, news came from Venice that Li Bian will be the jury chairman of the 3th Venice Film Festival.

Then Li Xian called, naturally inviting Li Mu's new film to participate in this year's Venice Film Festival.

In fact, Li Mu had no other choice. It was definitely too late for Cannes and joining Venice was a good choice.

Although his ambition is not limited to this, everything has to wait until the film production is completed.

Li Yi was also very happy. While happy, he also shared his recent movie "Making Woodstock".

It was secretly previewed in the United States a few days ago.

Li Mu knew very well that Li Bian wanted to compete for the Oscars again through a same-sex love movie.

But Li Bian took the wrong path. The unfamiliar rock and roll + familiar plot of Broken Back made the Oscar judges somewhat tired.

In "Making Woodstock", there is music, homosexuality, and nostalgia. It is like a hodgepodge. In Li Mu's view, this is a work that is trying to sell the meat of a sheep's head.

However, Li Jian was still in high spirits at this time, and Li Mu was not in a good position to attack him.

In March in BJ, the spring was cold and the daytime temperature was around 10 degrees. It was also a windy season. Li Mu put on a windproof jacket and went to Mengying.

These days, I hardly go out at home. The sunshine outside feels a bit dazzling, and the trees on both sides of the road are beginning to sprout buds.

Returning to Mengying, the first task is to start the artistic film project.

"By the way, Mr. Li, major companies are now making gift films. Should we also invest in one?"

Liu Weijuan discovered that last month, more than a dozen so-called gift films were released in the industry. Coupled with the fact that this year is the 60th anniversary, Liu Weijuan was hesitant for a while.

"Those are just bad movies in the name of the movie, there's no need to get involved."

Nowadays, the industry is swarming in making gift films. The form of the work is greater than the content. The fakeness is too serious. It is estimated that there will be an announcement soon to rectify this chaos.

These people are not good at making movies, but they are very good at sneaking around.

The filming plan for "Ip Man 2" has also been released, adding a heavyweight character, a martial arts boxer.

Li Mu took a look and found that there was no big problem. The shooting was set to start in the middle of the year, an auspicious date calculated by the Emperor.

In the office, Li Mu thought about the couple in the new movie, a man and a woman, and felt that Duan Yihong should be allowed to renew their relationship and continue their ghost relationship.

Naturally, Li Mu had the idea of ​​using a Cannes Best Actor. For the follow-up operations of this film, it will be easier for the judges to remember him if he uses an actor who has won international awards.

Under such circumstances, it is natural to use someone you know, it is cheap and easy to use, and if you support your own people, you will have a greater sense of accomplishment.

Li Mu called directly. During this period, Yi Hongzheng, Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xiaoming, Zhou Xun and others were chatting on the set.

Although Zhang Hanyu won the Golden Horse Best Actor, he was quite envious of Duan Yihong. After all, Cannes has greater influence than the Golden Horse. "Brother Yihong, do you know about Director Li's new movie?" Zhou Xun was still asking about Li Mu's new movie.

"How can you tell me about Director Li's movies?"

Duan Yihong smiled bitterly and said that although he is an artist under Xingmeng, it is impossible to notify him when the director starts a new movie.

"Recommend me if you have a chance."

Zhou Xun didn't give up, he had to give it a try anyway, the opportunity was fleeting.

"And me!" Huang Xiaoming quickly added. Anyway, there is only one more person, so he signed up first.

"It's not good for us to discuss these things on the set. Besides, I really don't know the status of Director Li's new movie now."

We are still filming "The Wind", and it would be so embarrassing for the director to see all his actors rushing to film with another director.

"Who's calling?" A ringtone rang, Zhou Xun said, and then locked on Duan Yihong, and the voice came from him.

Duan Yihong quickly took it out and looked at it. When he saw the caller, he slightly covered the phone screen with his hand, and quickly said to several people: "Sorry, please answer the phone."

Huang Xiaoming and Zhang Hanyu didn't care. They continued chatting, but Zhou Xun was slightly thoughtful.

"Hey, Director Li!" Duan Yihong hurriedly pressed the answer button, lowered his voice, and looked around, still looking for a place where no one was around.

"Why, on the set? "The Wind"?" Li Mu thought for a while. It seemed that Wang Jinghua had told him some time ago that Huayi sent a character over, and Duan Yihong happened to accept it in order to repay Zhang Hanyu's favor.

"The performance will be over immediately, it will only take two days."

"Cut your hair?"

"cut."

"Hurry up and grow it longer, don't be so energetic, be decadent."

"I understand, thank you, Director Li." Duan Yihong reacted immediately and quickly thanked him, with some excitement in his words.

His career is now in full swing, and it's all thanks to the call guy. This task is not to be said to be so simple, no matter how difficult it is, he still has to do it, and it's obvious that there is a movie that wants to use his rhythm.

"Bring your Ah Jiu with you too. If we continue our relationship, please tell her."

"Director Yu! I understand."

Duan Yihong was short-circuited for a while, and then he reacted.

After hanging up the phone, Duan Yihong felt like he was about to fly. However, he suppressed the excitement when he returned to the set. The director did not say that he could reveal it. As an actor, you cannot take the initiative to expose it. This is a rule, otherwise Duan Yihong wouldn't cover the phone screen just now, just for fear of being seen and associated with him.

"Why hasn't the director told us to start work yet?" Duan Yihong felt a little impatient when he saw Zhang Hanyu and others were still resting.

Here he wanted to finish filming as soon as possible and call it a day.

"It's coming."

Zhang Hanyu looked at Duan Yihong suspiciously. Why did he feel so active after answering the phone call? He wanted to finish filming at once.

Zhou Xun watched this scene silently.

I don’t know if it’s popular to judge Zhou Xingchi in the entertainment industry in Hong Kong now, but everyone in the industry seems to want to “bombard” him.

Wang Jing: I am a real villain and he is a hypocrite
Tony Leung Chiu-wai: There is only one protagonist in Stephen Chow's movies, I am just his tool

Hong Jinbao: "You can't just think that you are a human being and everyone else is a dog!"

Wu Mengda, Wang Jing, Yuan Qiongdan, Li Hui, Luo Jiaying, Du Qifeng
It feels like beating a drowned dog.

"No one knew much about many things back then. The water in the Xiangjiang River was too deep before. It's hard to say who is right and who is wrong if we look into it deeply."

Li Mu and Liu Yifei explained.

Netizens basically support Zhou Xingchi. Zha Lang launched a questionnaire survey, and the vast majority of the audience said "it doesn't affect him, ignore him, I will always like him."

"A Mu, who do you want to choose as the heroine?" Liu Yifei's current producer job is stuck with Li Mu.

"It's hard to choose this person. I'll be looking for a resume after I decide on the male lead tomorrow."

Li Mu rubbed his brows. This role requires good acting skills, a young age, and a petite feel. There are not many people who are suitable for this role.

"How about auditioning?"

Li Mu thought for a moment and still refused: "It would waste too much time. It's not necessary."

The time it takes to go through auditions is probably not as long as Venice.

The next morning, not long after Li Mu arrived at the company, Lu Yu informed him that the weekly news was coming.

Li Mu was a little surprised.

"Aren't you filming "The Wind" right now? Why do you have time to come to my place?"

Li Mu walked into the conference room and saw Zhou Xun sitting there carefree, drinking water from a disposable water cup.

"I asked for leave from Director Chen. The filming of "The Wind" is about to be finished. Isn't this a new literary film directed by Director Li? Come and see if there is any chance. Director Li, consider me. I am very cheap. I will sell it at a reduced price. ." Zhou Xun said with a smile.

"The Wind" is a gift film, and it is probably close to completion at this point. After all, it will definitely be released in September, otherwise how can I give it a gift.

"A special trip? Don't you know how to make a phone call?"

"In person, be sincere." Zhou Xun's eyes were very sincere.

Li Mu thought carefully and opened the door: "Lu Yu, bring me some scripts on the table."

When Zhou Xun heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up. She felt that there was a chance to do this, so it was not in vain for her to ask for leave and come here.

"You have a pretty good sense of smell." Li Mu smiled.

"Director Li, I'd better explain this to you specifically." Zhou Xun explained his speculation.

After listening to this, Li Mu believed Zhou Xun's words.

Currently, no one in the industry knows about his casting except Liu Yifei, Duan Yihong and Yu Feihong.

If Liu Yifei wanted to sell a favor, she would definitely tell him in advance.

It was a coincidence that Zhou Xun came at this time, and Li Mu couldn't help but be a little suspicious.

Unexpectedly, it was that phone call that caught Zhou Xun's attention. The most important thing was that Duan Yihong, an actor, was not up to par and was a little impatient, which Zhou Xun could tell.

However, Zhou Xun seems to be somewhat in line with the role he set. Although she is a little older, her figure can be completely concealed with makeup, and her acting skills are good, so she is considered a suitable candidate.

(End of this chapter)