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Chapter 354 "The Great Wall" that has been waiting for many years is finally here

Chen Kaige believes that Li Yu definitely deserves the most credit for the success of his movie.

When promoting this movie in the early stage, Li Yu also spared no effort and did not hesitate to use his own reputation to promote his movie.

Chen Kaige felt that just because he did these things to Li Yu, he should thank Li Yu properly.

Hence the statement just now.

Chen Kaige's words made the reporters at the scene fall into a state of astonishment.

Chen Kaige actually said that Li Yu has the best vision in the entire entertainment industry. This evaluation is really very high.

If the general media and netizens say this, everyone will think it is teasing or ridiculing.

Chen Kaige, who has a very high status in the Chinese film industry, means something different when he says this.

Before the stunned reporters could react, Chen Kaige continued: "I saw that many people recently gave Director Li the title of the number one screenwriter in China.

Director Li's reason for discouraging me at that time was that he thought the first edited version of the film was particularly exciting and the audience would definitely like it.

This person's questions can only be said to be worthy of his profession as a journalist, and he is indeed very good at stirring up trouble.

I personally think that Director Li is fully worthy of this honor. In my mind, Director Li is the most powerful screenwriter in China, bar none. "

"Let me tell you a little behind-the-scenes story of "Gone Girl." I believe most of the people who came to the scene today know that the shooting time of this movie was very short, only one and a half months.

Indeed, Chen Kaige and Li Yu are both very high-status people in the Chinese film industry, and there really is no need for any commercial exchanges between them.

Chen Kaige's expression darkened, and he corrected with a dark face: "Please don't treat my sincere words as false business bragging.

I have always admired Director Li's talent. In my mind, he is the best screenwriter in China.

"Director Chen, the movie "Gone Girl" is a collaboration between you and Director Li. Are the words you just said a commercial blow to Director Li?"

Chen Kaige made some unexpected remarks one after another, which caused a lot of discussion in the audience.

He was the first to see that audiences would like the film, and so far, his words have been borne out. "

Chen Kaige listed examples in detail to prove that he and Li Yu were not exchanging commercial blows, nor was he trying to flatter Li Yu.

So I say that Director Li is the most discerning person in the entire entertainment industry. Is there a problem? I think there's no problem at all.

It was Director Li who dissuaded me in time. He suggested that I arrange screenings first and listen to the audience's true evaluation before making a decision.

The reporter who was looking for trouble was so scolded by Chen Kaige that he did not dare to say a word.

Think about it carefully if you say I’m exaggerating about business. With Director Li’s and I’s status in the film industry, do we need to be exaggerating about business? We just cherish each other. "

I followed Director Li's advice and the film was as successful as it is.

Whether they brag or not, their status in the world is so high, and this is recognized by all domestic audiences.

After the first cut of the movie was made, I didn't have confidence in the movie, so I planned to knock down part of it and reshoot it.

I really don’t have confidence that the work that I started over will achieve the success it has now.

Everything he said was his true feelings.

If it hadn't been for Director Li, I might have really started over.

When Chen Kaige told the behind-the-scenes story, he deleted Li Yu's comments about "The Promise".

He wants to lose face, so he definitely can't do things like exposing his own shortcomings.

Even so, this behind-the-scenes story is enough to shock everyone.

No one expected that Li Yu played such a big role behind the scenes.

They believed that what Chen Kaige just praised Li Yu was sincere.

Chen Kaige's influence is still very strong.

Soon, many media websites began to repost and repeat what Chen Kaige said.

"Chen Kaige: Director Li is the number one screenwriter in China in my mind. I can't find anyone who can compare with his vision in the entire entertainment industry."

""Gone Girl" actually has such a behind-the-scenes story. Chen Kaige personally admitted that without Li Yu, the success of this movie would not have been possible."...

With the emergence of such entertainment news, Li Yu once again became the focus of attention.

"Li Yu, look at it. Even if you want to keep a low profile, Chen Kaige won't let you keep a low profile. He said a few words and put you on the hot search list."

Da Tiantian was talking to Li Yu while using her mobile phone to browse content related to Li Yu on the Internet.

Li Yu spread his hands, and he was helpless.

Chen Kaige gave him face like that, what could he say?

"Actually, I think what Chen Kaige said is very reasonable. You don't need to be too modest. You are the number one screenwriter in China.

In recent years, which screenwriter in China has achieved comparable results to yours? not a single one. "

Da Tiantian looked very serious when she said these words.

In her heart, she really thought so.

She has worked with Li Yu for so many years, and she is very familiar with Li Yu's talents and abilities.

Who dares to say that Li Yu is not the best screenwriter in China? Who should she worry about?

"Okay, stop flattering me and let's read the script of "The Great Wall"."

Li Yu took out a notebook.

This was the main reason why he called Da Tiantian here today.

I have been chasing Da Tiantian for so many years, and it’s time to fulfill my original promise. It’s time for the movie “The Great Wall” to be put on the agenda.

Li Yu has already calculated it. This is a huge special effects blockbuster, and the post-production time will be much longer than the shooting.

Assuming that the movie "The Great Wall" starts filming by the end of the year and will be completed in the first half of next year, the earliest it will be released after the film is completed is 2013.

By 2013, billion-dollar movies will become the norm and will appear every year in the future.

As long as the quality of "The Great Wall" is good enough and it can win the love of the audience, there is no need to worry about not being able to recoup even if you invest hundreds of millions.

Da Tiantian's eyes suddenly lit up when she heard this, and her hands began to tremble when holding the script.

"The Great Wall" she has been waiting for for so many years is finally here, and she has finally finished the script that Li Yu has drawn for her for so many years.

She opened the first page of the script with great anticipation, and the introduction to "The Great Wall" stunned her on the spot.

"This time it's not a purely historical film? It's actually a mythological film?"

Da Tiantian was very surprised.

"Tiantian, is there any chance for you to play a leading role in a purely historical film? It must be a mythological film before you have a chance to shine."

Li Yu chuckled softly.

In that era of the Qin Dynasty, the status of women was not high. If it was positioned as a purely historical film, there would be no important female roles for Da Tiantian to play.

Therefore, Li Yu chose to remake "The Great Wall" as a large-scale historical mythical film.

With this prerequisite, he can freely create an original role for Da Tiantian, and the audience will not be disappointed.

Because the audience knows that this is not a pure historical film, it is normal for characters that do not exist in history to appear.

Of course, original characters cannot challenge the audience's bottom line.

For example, Zhang Yingmou's version of "The Great Wall" had two foreigners traveling thousands of miles to ancient China to help guard the Great Wall, and ultimately saved ancient China.

If you forcibly arrange this kind of role to feed the audience, the audience will scold you.

Of course Li Yu would not make such a mistake. The original role he gave to Da Tiantian was very reasonable.

Soon, Da Tiantian was also amazed by Li Yu's original role and script settings for her.

(End of this chapter)