China Entertainment Mythology 2004

"Director Li."

"Hello, Director Li."

On the way to the set, Li Mu, many crew members came over to say hello, and Li Mu usually nodded in response.

After nearly two months of filming, most of the crew have now realized that Li Mu is definitely the number one person on the crew.

Even though Director Li is young, his words really carry weight. When he had disagreements with director Chen Musheng or even Cheng Long, even directors Cheng Long and Chen Musheng would sometimes give in to him.

Especially the operation that directly stopped Cheng Long from asking for an action scene, which made the crew dumbfounded. They commented in front of Cheng Long that some of Cheng Long's movies were too stereotyped. The key point was that Brother Cheng Long finally approved it.

To the crew, this was simply a magical operation.

Of course, if it succeeds, it is a magical operation, and if it fails, it is a stupid operation.

"Li Mu, come here quickly..."

Cheng Long waved to Li Mu not far ahead, and standing beside him were director Chen Musheng, producer Huang Jianxin, editor Liu Xiaowu, action director Li Zhongzhi, actor Song Qie and others.

Li Mu heard the words and walked over quickly. At this moment, his cell phone rang. It was editor Yang Feng's call. He took out his cell phone to signal to a few people, and then pressed the answer button.

"Li Mu, congratulations. It is very likely that your new book will be published in the United States. To be honest, no one in the entire editorial department could have imagined that it would go so smoothly this time."

As soon as the call was connected, Yang Feng said impatiently.

"Okay, thank you, Editor Yang." Li Mu also said happily.

Yang Feng smiled and said: "The person you should thank the most is Editor Qin Li, not me. Editor Qin Li just returned from attending the World Science Fiction Convention a few days ago, and then I saw your English version of "The Hunger Games". Editor Qin read it

After one night, she booked a flight to the United States the next day, and flew non-stop to the United States on the third day to find her friends at Thor Publishing Company."

"This friend, Editor Qin, previously promised to try to publish your "Moon", but it seems that the progress is not going well. After reading "The Hunger Games" this time, he immediately stated that this book will be published by Thor Company, and the book has achieved good results.

It must be good, and today the editorial department received a call from Sister Qin in the United States, and the publication of your two books has been completed."

Li Mu asked: "Is it all done? Can "Moon" be published in the United States?"

Yang Feng smiled and said: "Yes, Thor Company was originally too optimistic about the sales of "Moon", but this time after reading your "The Hunger Games", he immediately stated that both books can be published. It seems that Thor Company

I’m really optimistic about your The Hunger Games.”

Li Mu said: "Editor Yang, thank Editor Qin Li for me - how about Editor Yang, please send me the number of Editor Qin Li, and I will personally thank her. She is really dedicated. By the way, two books

The magazine will be solely responsible for publishing the book."

Yang Feng smiled and said: "Okay, okay, I'll send you the number in a minute. Books in the United States are more expensive. Generally, new books are published in hardcover editions in the first year, priced at twenty or thirty dollars, and they start to be published in the second year.

Paperback books are priced at about 10 US dollars. You can also buy books for 5 or 6 US dollars at discounts in bookstores. According to the general royalties there, you can get 1 to 2 US dollars for selling a book. The details will depend on the details of the negotiation, but I believe Editor Qin

I will definitely be able to help you negotiate a reasonable price, and..."

"Editor Yang, do you have anything else you want to tell me? If you have anything to say, just say it directly. I have great trust in you."

Yang Feng then said: "Actually, there is nothing else. I just want to remind you that it is very rare for two books to be published smoothly this time. Wang Jinkang and Liu Cixin have not been published abroad for many years after they became famous.

As for your book, the most important thing for you now is to keep up your efforts and write subsequent works well, instead of worrying about the success or failure of publishing. After all, you did not grow up in the American social environment. The culture is different and the growth environment is different. If you want to write something that can

It’s not easy to make a best-selling work in the United States. I hope you don’t set your expectations too high. If the subsequent results are not satisfactory, it may actually be a blow to you.”

"Thank you, Editor Yang, I know."

Shortly after hanging up the phone, editor Yang Feng sent editor Qin Li's number. Li Mu did not call directly because it was still early morning in the United States.

After hanging up the phone, Li Mu came to Cheng Long and others. Cheng Long couldn't help but ask, "Have you published a book in the United States?"

They heard some of the phone call just now.

Li Mu nodded and said: "After I finished writing the script of "Hurricane Rescue", I suddenly became very free, so I wrote two more books. After I finished writing, I submitted it to "Science Fiction World" magazine, and the editor of the magazine went to the United States for a meeting.

I recommended the book to my American colleagues, and the magazine just called me and said that these two books have met the publishing standards of the American Thor Publishing Group and should be published in a while."

Cheng Long turned to Chen Musheng and said: "Mu Sheng, you don't know, every time I see this guy, I am always shocked by him. This guy is really capable of making a big splash."

After speaking, Cheng Long glanced at Li Mu, and then smiled at everyone: "I always feel that this kid will make more trouble sooner or later. A small house can also cause trouble, but everything he does makes me worry.

The news that this kid Li Mu makes is all the news that reassures his parents. The friends the little house has made are not very reliable. It would be reassuring if he could make a few more friends like Li Mu.

Well, isn’t there a saying? Those who are close to vermillion are called red; those who are close to ink are black.”

"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings."

"Children who are too obedient have no future."

…

Everyone praised him one after another.

Next, everyone gathered together to discuss the details of today's shooting. At this time, "Hurricane Rescue" had reached the final stage, and everyone was satisfied with the overall shooting situation, so the atmosphere was relatively relaxed during the discussion.

After the discussion, the executive director directed the crew to prepare for filming, and all departments started to act in an orderly manner. As soon as Li Mugang was about to get up and leave, he was stopped by Brother Cheng Long.

"Li Mu, some of your opinions on movies are quite reasonable. I'd like to hear your opinion on something."

"Uncle Long, tell me."

"It's like this. I personally like the story "Myth" very much, but Tang Jili called me and said that a lot of content would have to be cut, otherwise the movie would be too long. But if the cuts were too harsh, I would be a little bit

I’m not willing to give up because a lot of things I want to express have to be given up.”

Li Mu thought for a moment and said: "Two ways, the first is to cut the movie into two parts, so that the duration can be increased from two hours to four hours, and many things that had to be cut can be retained.

"

Cheng Long shook his head: "I have also considered this, but the content of the shooting does not support cutting into two movies. It would be too delayed."

"Then we should cut it into two hours ruthlessly to ensure the rhythm of the movie. If Uncle Long really feels that he still has unfinished business with this story, then he might as well make another TV series of "The Myth". In this way, no matter how many ideas Uncle Long has in the TV series, he can

It can accommodate it.”

"TV series? This story is enough to make a TV series?"

"Of course it is enough. There is no problem in shooting fifty or sixty episodes. The protagonist is set as a time traveler, traveling to the turn of the Qin and Han Dynasties, falling in love with Yushu, falling in love with the sisters of the Lu family, becoming sworn brothers to Xiang Yu and Liu Bang, and brothers to Qin Shihuang.

In the end, it overlaps with the identity of the protagonist of the movie "Myth" - as long as you meet a lot of people, it will be no problem to shoot a hundred episodes."

Cheng Long's eyes lit up and he asked: "What else?"

"What else?" Li Mu thought for a while, "How can there be no elixir of immortality with Qin Shihuang? You can write about the origin of the elixir of immortality. Wasn't there a man named Cui Wenzi in the Qin Dynasty who was very proficient in refining elixirs? "The Biography of Immortals"

·Volume 1·Cui Wenzi" says: "Cui Zi achieved the Tao, and his skills are also secrets. The evil spirit brings mourning, and the benevolent heart mourns. The red flag flashes, and the magic medicine arrives quickly. It is complete in one moment, and it works forever.'

"

"The elixir of longevity is set to be refined by Cui Wenzi. This allows Cui Wenzi to be inspired by the modern medical skills revealed by the protagonist, combined with the secret techniques inherited from ancient times, and finally refine the elixir of immortality. Why can't these things be filmed?

Seven or eight episodes, right?”

"What else?" Cheng Long still said the same thing.

"What else?" Li Mu continued, "If these are not enough to make up a TV series, then create a few more characters. For example, Zhao Gao, I always feel that there is a lot to do with this character.

"

"We might as well design Zhao Gao as a time traveler, a little person who has never had a good life since traveling to the Qin Dynasty. He is either being bullied, abused, or even subjected to the shameful humiliation of being castrated. He

He has witnessed too many tragedies and witnessed too many sufferings. He does not want to be bullied forever. He has no education. When he heard that Zhao Gao would wield power, he wanted to hug him, but he always failed. He had no other choice.

He had no choice but to climb up step by step until he reached the highest point, and he finally transformed into Zhao Gao!"

"From the time traveler to Zhao Gao, from being bullied to being bullied, it would take more than a dozen episodes to film such drastic changes."

However, Cheng Long still said the same thing: "What else?"

"What else?" Li Mu spread his hands, "The other thing is to find a reliable screenwriter. With a reliable screenwriter, there will be no problem in filming 300 episodes of "Myth"."

Cheng Long suddenly asked: "What are your plans after the movie is finished? Write a book and become a writer?"

Li Mu shook his head and said: "The main focus will still be on making movies. I may write a few low-cost scripts to get investment. If I get investment, I will make my own movie."

Cheng Long nodded. At this time, the executive director informed the two that the crew was ready, and the two got up to prepare for today's mission.

…

On December 20, 2004, after nearly three months of intense filming, the movie "Taken" was officially completed.