China Entertainment started from Nortel 2002

Chapter 558 Self-recommendation, consultant

Netizens only have a few hobbies that come and go.

The "Ma Zhen" thing is indeed very fresh.

Some netizens who love popular science are already discussing the feasibility of this bold gesture.

Netizens commented one sentence to another, but when summed up, it almost turned out to be a research paper. It only lacked some real case data analysis.

It is conceivable how popular "Women of the Dynasty: Yang Guifei" is currently.

These movies released at the end of July are like fighting, with crazy marketing and different methods, but in the end they still make people curious about the movie.

Mengying Media directly announced the new project "Operation Red Sea", a military-themed blockbuster directed by director Li Mu.

Various role requirements are also exposed, starting the process of collecting resumes.

For a while, the industry seemed a bit noisy.

A casting director laid on his chair with his hands on the back of his head and yawned.

Li Mu responded with a smile.

"Director Li!"

"Hey, Director Li, let me recommend myself!
I think I am very suitable to participate in "Operation Red Sea". In terms of military experience, I am good at it. You know me when it comes to enduring hardship. "

Just then, the phone rang.

Li Mu picked up his phone while staring at the computer screen.

"Captain of the Dragon Commando!"

"Okay, I already want to win the leading role." Li Mu said with a smile, "Okay, come to the interview when the time comes, don't blame me if you fail!"

"Yeah!" Li Mu paused for a moment, "Which role do you plan to interview?"

Zhang Yi chuckled.

A familiar voice came from the phone, and Li Mu knew who the caller was without even looking at the screen of the phone.

"I thought that gossip would discourage some people."

"I did some calculations, and it seems that it has been selected so far. There are a lot less submissions from actresses, but I can't bear it because it's Director Li's movie, so I want to give it a try!"

"Hurry up and filter out the ones that meet the requirements first."

Zhang Yi said a little embarrassed.

The casting director of Mengying Media was dumbfounded. The number of resumes dazzled them.

"Why, call me, it seems you have an idea!"

Too many resumes keep them busy.

The colleague next to me pointed at the data on the computer and said.

On the other side, Li Mu was not idle either. He was also looking at resumes to see if there were any suitable candidates.

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"I understand, thank you, Director Li!"

Zhang Yi's voice sounded a little excited.

What Li Mu didn't expect was that not long after Zhang Yi's call came, Wu Jing also called.

"Director Li, I recommend myself."

Li Mu pinched the bridge of his nose and couldn't help but find it funny, "Brother Jing, how come the script of "Wolf Warrior 2" has been polished?"

Since the success of "Wolf Warrior", Li Mu also said that he could shoot the second part. Wu Jing can be said to have used his best skills and found people inside and outside the circle to help polish the script of "Wolf Warrior 2".

""Wolf Warrior 2" is also planned to be set in Africa. I just want to see if I can get some inspiration and learn more."

Li Mu thought for a while and found that Wu Jing met the requirements of the role. He didn't know which role he wanted to face, and then asked:
"What role do you like?"

"Director Li, how about the captain of the Jiaolong Commando?"

Wu Jing chose the protagonist without hesitation.

This made Li Mu hesitate a little, because this character is the soul of the Dragon Commando team. In addition to being able to fight, he should have the feeling of leading a team, and there should be a sense of literary drama. For example, "Saving Private Ryan" "Tom Hanks in ". "

Wu Jing can play well, and even feels like a top soldier, but when it comes to leading a team, he lacks that temperament.

"Maybe it's not appropriate."

Li Mu also spoke frankly, but he thought of another role, and then suggested, "Well, you try the role of deputy captain."

"Okay, then I'll try this."

Wu Jing said without hesitation.

Being able to play a major role in Li Mu's movie is a very good opportunity for him even now, not to mention that he really came to see how "Operation Red Sea" was filmed with a learning attitude. He will also follow up. There is "Wolf Warrior 2".

The casting of "Operation Red Sea" is still progressing in an orderly manner.

As for Guo Fan's "Arrival", it has been launched in a low-key manner. There was no opening ceremony, but there was still considerable media coverage.

"The Return of the Great Sage" is still stable. The average daily box office on weekdays has dropped to 10 to million. It will most likely break billion in less than three weeks, and the extension key is almost locked.

As a new benchmark for domestic animation, even if Mengying Media does not apply for an extension, the film bureau will take the initiative to come over and say hello.

However, what makes Li Mu and Tian Xiaopeng even more delighted is that the peripheral sales of "The Return of the Great Sage" have exceeded 1180 million, setting another historical record. The peripheral operations of "The Return of the Great Sage" are cooperated with the derivatives operator "Yu Mao", and through this channel alone, it has achieved the highest single-day sales in the history of Chinese animation and Chinese movie peripherals.

Abroad, the development of animation derivatives is more important than box office. In the United States, derivatives revenue even accounts for 70% of the total film revenue.

Take "Frozen" as an example. Disney developed almost all-encompassing derivative peripherals for this animated film, including yogurt, juice, fresh fruit and other foods.

The best-selling "Two Sisters Dresses of the Same Style" sold 300 million pieces in the United States alone within a year, and ultimately earned more than 4.5 million US dollars.

However, in China, there are only a handful of animation works that have achieved success in terms of derivative products, and the relevant industrial chain has not yet been established.

This is also the attempt of the animation department of Mengying Media to create a related peripheral operation model.

After all, as a subsequent independent company, it is impossible for the most important link in the animation industry chain not to participate in breakthroughs.

"This is Tiangong's first good result, a good start!"

Li Mu had a smile on his face. This was a good start.

Although Tiangong Animation officially held the ceremony at the end of the month, it was just a ceremony. At this time, the animation department had already begun to transfer offices and other various items to Tiangong Animation.

"It's indeed a bit unexpected! But nowadays, 'copycat' has become a bit of a proliferation trend."

Tian Xiaopeng was happy but also a little sad. The proliferation of "copycats" has affected the sales of peripheral products, and "fighting counterfeiting" is currently difficult to do.

"Let the partners pay more attention."

Li Mu has no choice. This area is currently in a gray area and requires official power.

The media did not publicize it too much, after all, this thing is not a big hit.

Just "The Return of the Great Sage" peripherals sold 1200 million in a single day, setting the highest single-day sales in the history of Chinese animation and Chinese movie peripherals."

But the significance of this incident to the entire industry will far exceed the results achieved by "The Return of the Monkey King" at the box office.

Employees in the entire industry were shocked and had never felt that the development prospects of the industry were so bright.

At the same time, the global box office of "Jurassic World" has reached a higher level over time, exceeding US$17 billion, and has ranked fourth in the global movie box office list.

The top three are "Avatar", "2012", and "Titanic" (excluding re-release box office).

After the global movie box office list was updated, it aroused heated discussions among many people.

Among them, the most hotly debated one is naturally Li Mu’s two films occupying second and fourth place.

"To be honest, I wonder which other movies will break their record?"

"Tsk tsk, this list looks really cool. It would be great if Director Li Mu is also number one!"

"That's enough, some directors will never be able to reach the combined box office of the two movies!"

"It's only a matter of time before Li Mu reaches the top of the box office in film history. Compared to others, Li Mu is still young. Maybe he will be number one in the future!"

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Domestic media are very enthusiastic about reporting on this matter.

"Director Li Mu's "Jurassic World" exceeded US$17 billion, ranking fourth in the global box office rankings"

"Second in the world, fourth in the world, the light of the Chinese people, the first in the Asian film industry!"

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It is not only reported in China, but also popular throughout Asia and the world, especially in South Korea, Japan, Europe and the United States. There are also many fans of Li Mu.

This popularity undoubtedly made the casting selection for "Operation Red Sea" more intense. Those who had originally been discouraged due to the difficult training and shooting environment suddenly became enthusiastic again.

The casting director of Mengying Media couldn't help but smile bitterly as he saw the number of resumes increasing again. Fortunately, there was only one day left before the deadline.

On the Universal side, they found Li Mu.

After listening to Adam Ferguson's suggestion, Li Mu thought for a while.

"OK, I don't have much opinion on the consultant matter, but I am not responsible for "Jurassic World 2"."

Adam Ferguson ultimately hopes that Li Mu can participate in "Jurassic World 2" as a consultant.

As the founder of the world structure of "Jurassic World", Li Mu's participation, even in the form of a consultant, will make Adam Ferguson feel more at ease. After all, no one wants the second part to overturn directly.

"Of course!"

Adam Ferguson immediately nodded in agreement.

After Universal Pictures spoke with Li Mu, they immediately took the opportunity to release the news about "Jurassic World 2".

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However, what makes movie fans around the world regretful is that Li Mu will no longer direct "Jurassic World 2" and will only participate in it as a consultant.

"Why doesn't Li Mu direct "Jurassic World 2"? I still want to continue watching it! Only with him can I be guaranteed!"

"Director Li, please, please continue directing. I don't feel comfortable with other people!"

"Li Mu can direct, Spielberg is also good, but for the others, to be honest, I'm worried."

"Normally, how can a director of Li Mu's caliber keep directing sequels without saying anything about when "Operation Red Sea" will be filmed and released?"

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(End of this chapter)