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Chapter 370 The No. IP in Film History

Everyone in the crew looked at the few golden figures they had brought back and couldn't laugh or cry. This thing was actually the cheapest.

"Boss, if I remember correctly, the envelope for the winner list is worth US$1."

David made a timely addition.

Everyone laughed and complained, the envelope was more expensive than the trophy.

"It's okay. Awards are priceless. Awards are priceless."

"Eat more and you're welcome. This governor's dinner cost $180 million."

"Is this thing so expensive? It's not as delicious as the feast that Director Li treated us to."

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Although this dinner also included fried spring rolls, stir-fried lobster with bean paste, steamed sea fish and other Chinese food on the menu, it was a pity that the taste was not authentic enough.

In addition, 5000 statuettes made of chocolate also appear on the menu and have become souvenirs that diners are eager to collect.

"This thing is probably worth about the same as our statuette."

Everyone laughed.

While Li Mu and others attended the "Governor's Dinner", Fan Binbin and Li Binbin both attended the Vanity Fair party.

Three large-scale celebrity dinners were held simultaneously to continue the excitement of the Oscars.

The media that can enter the "Governor's Dinner" are designated by Oscar, and most media will go to the other two dinners to report.

Netizens have already seen Fan Binbin’s dinner uniform.

"Fan Binbin is suspected of "going into battle in a vacuum."

Pictures spread quickly, in the photo. Fan Binbin wore a lace dress with beading decoration, but it always gave people a vague feeling.

It looks almost transparent under flash and spotlights.

It’s worth shouting to domestic LSPs.

"It's a big scale. Is this something I can see?"

"I was moved by "Song of Mimi""

At this time, Fan Binbin was being interviewed by domestic media.

"Watching the entire awards ceremony at the venue, I cried when Director Li Mu won the award. I admire his achievements in this world with completely different language systems. In fact, every filmmaker knows that this is really not easy."

Fan Binbin seemed to be choking as he spoke.

Li Xue accompanied Li Binbin and looked at Fan Binbin's performance with disdain.

"The acting looks like that, but Li Mu will not ask her to make a movie."

"The media is here, please be careful."

Li Binbin saw several domestic media coming towards him and quickly reminded him.

Not sure what to pay attention to, Li Binbin said: "I have no works this year, so there is no need to walk on the Oscars red carpet. I came to the party to catch up with my friends in the film industry and catch up on old times."

Li Xue was even more naked: "I don't know what other celebrities think, but if I don't have any works to walk on the red carpet, I don't think it means much."

This makes the eyes of the media shine brightly, good guys, I just like these quarrels with you.

The report quickly returned to China, and fans on both sides started to fight against each other again.

Inside the Governor's Dinner Party.

Although "Gravity", which scored four out of ten, cannot be said to have swept the Oscars, it is definitely one of the biggest winners tonight.

Li Mu is naturally the busiest person.

After Spielberg and Li Mu had a drink, they walked back to their table.

"Steve."

Universal Pictures President Adam Ferguson watched the conversation between Li Mu and Spielberg and suddenly had an idea in his mind.

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Spielberg looked at Adam Ferguson doubtfully.

"I have thought of the director of "Jurassic Park IV"." Adam Ferguson did not hesitate and continued, "What do you think about us asking Lee to direct "Jurassic Park IV"?"

"plum?"

Spielberg didn't seem to have guessed what Adam Ferguson was thinking, "His price is not generally high."

You must know that after "2012", "The Martian" and "Gravity", Li Mu's quotation in North America is definitely the first.

"Of course I know, but it's worth every penny, isn't it? Kennedy has left the project to work on the upcoming Star Wars sequel trilogy, Johnston is not here to direct, working on his Captain America, and neither are you. Take action personally.”

Adam Ferguson said helplessly.

"I can't break through "Jurassic Park", which is why I don't direct it."

Spielberg shook his head. Just as "Lincoln" was shot so Spielberg-like that people can't see anything new, "Jurassic Park" is very likely to happen again.

"So I think it's appropriate to hire Lee. He's a technical guy, so these are not difficult tasks for him. Universal needs a second series."

You must know that the entire Hollywood is making sequels and building universes, and the only IPs owned by Universal that can barely be considered top-level IPs seem to be the "Fast and Furious" series and "Jurassic".

The commercial potential of restarting this series is huge, but this means that a reliable director must be in charge, otherwise Universal's dream will be shattered.

Spielberg refused to direct, so Adam Ferguson thought for a long time and turned his attention to Li Mu.

"I can say hello to him, but he may not be willing to take over, you know, he just won best director."

Spielberg spread his hands.

It's definitely possible to ask Li Mu to direct, but after all, this movie is purely a commercial film. Some directors want to pursue art after winning the Oscar for Best Director. He is not sure if Li Mu is the same type.

However, Spielberg did not say it directly at the banquet. Instead, he called after Li Mu returned to Beverly Hills.

Liu Yifei obviously saw a change in Li Mu's expression. After hanging up the phone, he asked, "What's wrong?"

"Universal seems to want to ask me to direct a movie." Li Mu said with a faint smile.

"Can you direct it? What movie?"

Liu Yifei quickly asked if there was any blockbuster movie that Universal wanted Li Mu to take part in.

"Jurassic Park!"

"What? Spielberg's "Jurassic Park"?"

Liu Yifei was a little surprised.

Li Mu nodded slightly.

Speaking of "Jurassic Park", most people are actually familiar with it, and they even watched it on DVD back then.

To some extent, the "Jurassic Park" series is more exciting to the Chinese.

If the "Star Wars" series and "The Simpsons" series are American childhood memories.

The childhood memories of Hollywood movies among young domestic audiences began with movies such as "Home Alone", "Jurassic Park" and later "Jumanji".

If Li Mu were asked to choose the number one IP in film history, he would choose "Jurassic" without hesitation.

This film had a shocking and subversive impact on the domestic film industry at that time, even more than "Titanic".

"If you were to direct this movie, it would be very stressful."

Liu Yifei was a little worried.

You must know that the first movie "Jurassic Park" had the highest box office in the world at that time. The global box office when it was first released in 93 exceeded 10 billion US dollars. It was not until Cameron's "Titanic" broke this record.

"We'll find out after we talk tomorrow." Li Mu had no idea for a while, but he still called David and asked him to accompany him tomorrow.

"Boss, is this true? That's Jurassic."

David's reaction was also very exciting, because the influence of the Tyrannosaurus Rex has not faded yet.

"I strongly recommend that you take the next step. Even if the film fails, it will leave a mark in film history."

David's advice is very good.

Before it even started, it had already fallen to the other side.

"Yes, yes, in the future, film history will remember that Oscar-winning director Li Mu made a mess of one of the best IPs in history."

"Hey, boss, I believe in your strength."

David said with a smile.

Originally, everyone planned to return home tomorrow, but because of Li Mu's incident, they did not buy tickets temporarily, so they stayed for another day.

The next day, Li Mu and David stepped into the Universal Pictures headquarters.

"Lee, we've met a few times."

Adam Ferguson shook hands with Li Mu. The two must have met several times, at least Oscar.

Spielberg was there.

"I don't understand. In fact, you should guide it yourself."

Li Mu asked with a shrug.

"Do you want me to make another Spielberg movie? Audiences around the world are tired of it."

Spielberg then asked tentatively, "Are you planning to immerse yourself in art?"

"Literary films and commercial films are both art in my opinion. Besides, "Gravity" is not a literary film!"

Li Mu smiled lightly and said that he is not like most Oscar-winning directors. After winning the award, he seemed to be obsessed with the field of art for a while.

Adam Ferguson's eyes lit up and he answered like this, which meant that at least there was talk.

Li Mu also knows a lot about "Jurassic Park IV". Spielberg planned to start the story probably in 2001.

Initially, Jurassic Park 3 director Joe Johnston wasn't interested in directing a fourth film.

After that, every year, the movie seemed to be delayed due to one thing or another, until this year.

"So, there isn't even a script now?"

Li Mu couldn't laugh or cry.

"Yes, I wrote the script four times and hired four waves of people, but I was not very satisfied."

Spielberg shook his head. He had very high requirements for this movie, and ordinary plots could not impress him.

"Do you plan to leave the scriptwriting to me?"

Li Mu asked with a smile.

Spielberg and Adam Ferguson nodded.

"Then you have to pay the screenwriting fee."

Li Mu joked.

"Don't worry, the writing and directing fees are at the highest level in the industry. We hope that this Jurassic will be the beginning of a series. That's why we asked you to direct. Do you know that your price is too expensive? Go ahead." When it reaches 3000 million US dollars, there will be additional dividends, which is enough to make a medium-budget movie."

Adam Ferguson was also very direct and did not hide his ambitions for this movie. He also confessed that he asked Li Mu to direct just to re-create this IP.

"If you direct, Universal will continue to increase the production cost to $1.7 million."

Apparently, in order to hire Li Mu, the cost increased by an additional US$1.5 million to the original US$2000 million.

(End of this chapter)