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Chapter 717 Trip to Mexico!
Li Zhifan is not the first Chinese director to enter Hollywood. Compared with those big directors who have won awards and are soft-handed, and have a higher reputation than the top, this rising star's first trip to Hollywood still needs to be tested.

However, those in Hollywood also know that although it is a cartoon directed, written, and produced by Li Zhifan, the team is all American film practitioners except Li Zhifan.

So this news is not particularly sensational in the United States, it can only be regarded as a small ripple in the microwave.

However, in China, this news surprised countless people.

But the countries and dates listed are enough for everyone to discuss for a long time.

After that quick blog post, people in the circle scrambled to congratulate:
Zhou Shilei: "Old iron, you are awesome!"

Wang Yue: "Although it's an animation, Director Li's skills are obvious to all. Moreover, this time he is writing, directing, and producing in one, leading the soul and flesh of the entire movie. I hope it will be a big hit at the box office!"

Sun Youbin: "Director Li doesn't make live-action films, so he went to get involved in the animation film industry, hoping to win more awards and more box office."

Director Zhou Xi: "Cheers to Director Li!"

Dai Ya: "Congratulations, congratulations, respect! When it's released, I will take my children to see it."

Yu Heshui: "Is Xiangjiang also released on the same day? This one must be cheered!"

Jin Yansheng: "Call for Director Li! I'm here to support you!"

"..."

Netizens were even more lively, commenting under the comments of various stars:
"This news is too strict, and the concealment is too deep!"

"Director Yu is here too, let's get some money!"

"Director Zhou is too heavy to lift!"

"I didn't expect that this time China would be released almost at the same time as the United States. It's so cool!"

"Director Li is shooting cartoons? Have you found a mainland star to dub?"

"..."

The dubbing work in various languages ​​is performed by DreamWorks, including the dubbing of the Chinese version.

Different from other cartoons, they will find stars familiar to the audience to dub for the domestic box office. When the voice comes out, everyone can tell who is who.

However, "Coco" did not do this, but found a professional voice actor to match it.

What's more, there is no original English version in their hands, only the original film without dialogue, that is to say, no matter what language it is, it is all original dubbing, so there may be small differences in each version.

In China, there are many mature and well-known two-dimensional dubbing masters. Some of them are already stars, and some are well-known by young people for their game dubbing. good voice.

But the music part is still Li Zhifan's work.

Especially the theme song, both in Chinese and English, will be sung by Li Zhifan himself, and it will be released a week before the film's release.

"Coco" is a moving movie, but the theme song "Remember-me" has not been a big hit in North America, at least it has not become the first and second place on the major charts.

So for Li Zhifan, the singing this time is just to save money, but because of his timbre, the dubbing personnel have to try their best to get close to him, otherwise the difference between the singing voice and the speaking voice is too big, and it will be too dramatic.

……

A week later, Mexico was the first to release Coco.

This version is dubbed in Spanish, and it will also be used when it is released in other Spanish-speaking countries.

For the release of this movie, the Mexican government has put in a lot of effort. I have never seen them have such a big hand in managing social security. Unexpectedly, for this "Coco", the Mexican people organized into the movie theater and contributed to the box office. Contribute to attendance.

There are two reasons for this effort. One is that the story is about the Day of the Dead in Mexico, which is one of the most solemn festivals in this country. Naturally, it must be well publicized. The second point is that the Mexican government bought The Mexican distribution rights of this film were cut off, so the box office is directly related to how much money the government can make, and it has to work harder to canvass votes.

On the day of the release, Li Zhifan went to Mexico with the main creative team of DreamWorks to participate in the premiere hosted by the government.

The premiere will be scheduled at [-]:[-] am. Globally, it is rare to see such an early premiere. Generally speaking, it is scheduled for the afternoon or evening. The reason why the Mexican government made this decision is because the premiere It was set at ten o'clock in the morning.

After getting off the plane, it was the first time that Li Zhifan saw such a shocking airport pick-up scene in a foreign country—two teams of armed police lined up on the left and right. Seeing Li Zhifan and the others appear, they applauded immediately.

Mexicans are generally similar to Americans, especially for Li Zhifan, an Asian, who is used to seeing people of all colors and nationalities in the United States, and it is no longer possible to judge each other's nationality based on their appearance or race.

And some states in the United States also speak Spanish, especially those states near the south and bordering Mexico, most of them speak Spanish.

"Welcome, welcome! I am Rudolph Ford! On behalf of the beautiful Mexico, I welcome you!"

The Minister of Information, who took the lead to greet everyone, came up and shook hands with everyone.

"Hello! Mr. Rudolph, this scene is too grand!" Li Zhifan laughed.

Rudolph was taken aback, and looked at Li Zhifan in surprise: "Do you speak Spanish?"

"I know a little!"

Li Zhifan said with a smile, "As a Chinese who wants to travel all over the world, he still has to learn the major languages ​​in the world."

"Oh! Great! Great Chinese!"

Rudolph was amazed, "We all know that China has a strong learning ability, and your spoken Spanish is very standard."

"I made you laugh!"

Li Zhifan said, "Mr. Rudolph, as a friend, I want to say that there is no need to be so grand. What I want to see is the audience in the movie theater. They welcome us and like the movie we made. It's just us filmmakers. The biggest touch!"

"It's easy to say, I will take you to the hotel where you are staying first, and then I will take you to the scene."

Rudolph made a gesture of invitation, "Everyone, please follow me!"

In fact, Li Zhifan and his team will only stay for two days. Today they will hold a premiere in Mexico City, tomorrow morning and afternoon they will go to Guadalajara and Monterrey to attend two movie meetings, and tomorrow night they will return directly to the United States.

But the receptionist still arranged a high-end hotel for them, and there will be a luxurious dinner, and the president will attend.

After staying in the hotel, Li Zhifan and others were not allowed to really rest, but to explain the process of today's premiere ceremony in advance.

Generally speaking, there are not many opportunities for Li Zhifan and others to speak. It is mainly dominated by people from the government. The main speaking work on Li Zhifan's side is handed over to Silver. testimonials.

……

After the premiere, Rudolph took Li Zhifan, Silver and Matthew in a stretched luxury car and traveled around Mexico City.

There were also four beauties traveling together, all female anchors of the TV station, but except for Matthew who seemed particularly interested, the other three showed great restraint.

Along the way, Rudolph introduced a lot of beautiful scenery in Mexico to the three of them, and when they encountered detailed places, these four beauties did it for them.

The hostess sitting next to Matthew and Silver communicated in English throughout the process, which saved them a lot of trouble.

On the contrary, the hostess next to Li Zhifan was different from the others. She planned to use English at first, but Li Zhifan spoke Spanish, so she had to follow suit. Finally, she found that Li Zhifan's Spanish was as smooth as her mother tongue, and she didn't need it at all. translate.

"Li, how many years have you studied Spanish?"

"Not long!" Li Zhifan avoided the question and asked instead: "Do you speak Chinese?"

"I can say a few words!" The female anchor said a little bluntly: "I love you! How are you? Goodbye!"

"OK!" Li Zhifan laughed, "If you learn these three sentences, you will have no problem finding handsome guys in China!"

"is it?"

The passionate and hot national characteristics made the female anchor very curious, how can these three sentences attract handsome men?
Li Zhifan joked: "For example, if you are in a Chinese bar, you see a handsome Chinese guy, go up and ask him: How are you? Then say I love you, and the matter is over. After the matter is over, you can say goodbye."

"Oh! It's amazing!"

The female anchor didn't make any shy expressions, but found it very exciting.

In their eyes, this is not an old driver's driving at all, but a normal daily communication.

"Li, get acquainted with this beauty more!"

Rudolph interjected, "At the dinner tonight, she will be your female partner. In the afternoon, you all dance with your female partner, and make a good impression in front of the president in the evening!"

"OK!"

The three nodded again and again, and Matthew showed an anxious look. He turned to his female partner and asked, "Where are you going to practice later? Do you want to go to my room?"

"Okay!" His female companion readily agreed.

Li Zhifan and Silwo looked at each other and smiled, still looking like gentlemen.

Lunch was held at the hotel where he stayed, and Li Zhifan finally ate dishes made with cactus.

Great China is recognized as a food powerhouse in the world, but such cacti-based dishes are still rare.

But the taste of the dishes is indescribable, it's like frying a plate of Chinese cabbage, apart from the rich juice, Li Zhifan doesn't think it's delicious.

Before coming here, I heard from the staff who came to Mexico for investigation and research that Mexicans like to eat bugs, and many restaurants have delicacies made of bugs.

At that time, Li Zhifan's expression changed for a while, but now he really went to the dinner table, but he didn't see anything related to bugs, but he didn't ask. It may not matter to Mexicans to talk about these things while eating, but to them Speaking of it, it's a little uncomfortable.

In addition, the most common thing on this table is corn. For Chinese people, corn is still very familiar. Some foods can be known by taking a bite, either wrapped in corn flour, or food made of corn flour inside.

Rudolph and everyone left after lunch, and Li Zhifan and the others went back to their rooms to rest.

Dancing is a piece of cake for Li Zhifan, and there is no need for adjustment at all. For American guys like Silver and Matthew who grew up in nightclubs, it is even more secure. So this afternoon, the three of them will be Enjoy the romantic Mexican style in a luxurious hotel with an open-air swimming pool and an independent balcony.

……

night.

Li Zhifan and his party went to the banquet on time.

Tonight's banquet was very grand, and many Mexican filmmakers were present, many of them were senior filmmakers who had been in Hollywood for many years and made a name for themselves.

In addition, the most concerned are the international actors in Mexico. Even compared to Li Zhifan and others, these people are more valued by the local media.

Li Zhifan, as an Asian face and one of the protagonists this time, is naturally the focus of everyone's attention in this banquet, especially those filmmakers who have done their homework before coming, knowing Li Zhifan's influence in China, And China has become the second largest box office market in the world. Even Hollywood is trying to integrate into the Chinese market in different ways, not to mention actors from these small countries.

The female anchor who partnered with Li Zhifan was named Miranda. There were countless male artists and film workers who had scandals with her, but Miranda was still a stunner in their hearts, so when she appeared, many men turned to Miranda. She winks frequently and even spreads gossip.

However, Miranda had an important task today, so she kept focusing on Li Zhifan, introducing him to the guests who came to say hello one by one, as if they were assistants.

"Most of our country's artists are developed in the United States, and there are very few filmmakers in our country!"

At the same time, Miranda also conveyed a message to Li Zhifan, "And the TV station is now a decoration. If there is a chance, I would like to jump out and watch it. It would be great if I can participate in a movie."

"Oh? Have you ever filmed a movie?"

Li Zhifan couldn't understand what she meant, and asked with a smile, "It's not easy to be a film actor, especially in Hollywood. Now that an actor wants to achieve success, do you know how difficult it is?"

"Of course, I am very clear!"

Miranda said, "So I am willing to give, and I am not afraid of hard work."

"Hehe, it's good to have this attitude."

Li Zhifan stopped discussing this topic with her, and instead asked, "I heard that the president of your country will come today, isn't it?"

"Should come!"

Miranda laughed and said, "He is a romantic figure, and he attends various banquets every day. Of course, the banquets he participates in are still very high-end, such as today!"

Li Zhifan somewhat understood the significance of this banquet. It seemed that the local department specially took this opportunity to hold such a huge banquet for the president who liked to attend banquets.

The national conditions of each country are different, and the leaders are also different. For example, the President of the United States likes to curse people on design platforms, and even publishes some national-level bills on social platforms.

Another example is that the president of a certain European country likes to keep dogs, and it is also strange to make the presidential palace like a pet base.

(End of this chapter)