China Entertainment Mythology 2004

Since the release of "Taken", many film and television companies have contacted Li Mu, including Bernard Culture, and I don't know where Bernard's boss Yu Dong got his number.

When making movies in China, Bernard is a company that is difficult to avoid. As the first private film and television company in China to obtain a distribution license, Bernard's strength in film distribution cannot be underestimated. At the same time, as a private film and television company, Bernard also

More likely to make larger concessions in cooperation with producers.

In 1999, when Bernard was founded, Yudong had a net worth of only 300,000 yuan. Except for 30,000 yuan from his wife, the rest were scraped together from here and there. In order to win the distribution rights of the movie "Tell Your Secret",

Yu Dong gave all of his net worth to the film's director Huang Jianxin as a deposit. Huang Jianxin was also the producer of Li Mu's "Hurricane Rescue". In the end, the film sold 10 million, and Bernard earned 500,000.

Recently, Li Mu is thinking about his next movie. Now that Bernard has come to the door, he really needs to meet with Boss Yu.

7pm.

A Hong Kong-style restaurant in Beijing.

A fat middle-aged man with a short head and a round face, wearing a black suit and tie, looked at Li Mu opposite him: "I took the liberty of asking Director Li out this time because I want to ask him about his next plan. "Hurricane Rescue" reached the top

It is only a matter of time before he becomes the national box office champion. Director Li's ability has been unanimously recognized by the industry. Bernard has done quite well in domestic and Hong Kong distribution. If the two of us can join forces, we may be able to create something new again.

Miracle."

"How do you want to cooperate, Mr. Yu?"

Yu Dong laughed and said: "People who are not well-informed think that Director Li is just a screenwriter, but I heard Director Huang Jianxin say that if the movie is completely directed by you, the effect may be even better. Since Director Li can both write and direct,

, then of course there is no need to be constrained by others as an assistant director. It just so happens that Bernard has the resources and funds, so I would like to ask Director Li to consider it. Bernard will provide the resources and money, and Li will direct and produce the script. Let's join forces and make a copy.

How about a Taken success?”

"I see."

Li Mu said: "Mr. Yu wants me to write another script that can impress a superstar. To be on the safe side, it would be best if it is a star of Li Lianjie or Zhou Runfa's level. In view of the success of "Hurricane Rescue", it would be best if it is suitable for

The script that Li Lienhe is going to star in. The investment cannot be lower than "Taken". Bernard will pay and I will be the director. It doesn't even matter whether Bernard has such a large investment. When the time comes, we will market it according to "Taken".

I don’t have to worry about no company willing to pay for cooperation.”

"Working with smart people saves you worry," Yu Dong said with a smile.

To be honest, Li Mu was a little tempted, but he searched the film library in his mind and couldn't find a movie suitable for one of the two superstars Cheng Long and Li Lianhe.

"The King of Kung Fu"?

The momentum is not small, and it has fulfilled a long-cherished wish of the Chinese people: to have Cheng Long and Li Lian, two great kung fu superstars, have a peak showdown. But to be honest, the plot of this film is quite bad, and the results cannot be said to be good.

"Report of Name"?

Li Mu personally likes this movie, but it seems to have mixed reviews. The box office performance is good, but not too outstanding. The most important thing is that the film will start shooting next year. The script is probably already available. Writing this movie is a big deal.

Probability of overturning.

"Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"?

Li Mu thinks this movie is good, but if he wrote the script for Cheng Long, it would be "Hurricane Rescue", and if he wrote the script for Li Lianjie, it would be "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate"?

This movie is good, but it obviously does not meet the expectations of the outside world and Li Mu himself.

He knew that Yu Dong came to work on a movie starring Li Lianlian, but he thought about it and couldn't think of a suitable movie.

"Mr. Yu, your suggestion is very good. I am also very moved personally. Writing a script for kung fu superstar Li Lianlian is both an opportunity and an honor for me to become famous. But to be honest, looking back now

I was able to write "Hurricane Rescue", and the script happened to be photographed by Cheng Long and Xiying Film. It was somewhat of luck. Now if I want to replicate this success, with my current level, it may not be possible."

Yu Dong nodded: "The script of "Hurricane Rescue" is very amazing. If you want to write a script of this level, sometimes strength alone may not be enough. You may also need a sudden flash of inspiration, which is what the ancients often said.

As the saying goes, "You get it with a cunning hand", I didn't expect to see such a script right away when I came here this time. The purpose of this time is to get to know Brother Li Mu. If Brother Li has any relationship in the future,

An amazing and good script. If you can think of my name, Yu Dong, in your mind, my trip today will not be in vain."

Li Mu nodded and said: "Thank you, Mr. Yu, for your respect. You are well-known in the industry. Bernard Culture is an old private distribution company in China and a big brother in the film industry. I am very grateful to Mr. Yu for thinking so highly of me. I will have more opportunities in the future."

Once I have a good script, I will definitely ask Mr. Yu to read it."

Yu Dong smiled and nodded: "Then let's make an agreement. If you have a good script, you have to think about me."

Li Mu smiled and said: "Brother Yu, don't worry. Not to mention that the two of us are quite compatible. Just look at the strength of domestic film companies. If I have a good script and a good project, there is no way I won't miss Brother Yu."

Yu Dong laughed and said, "How is it? What are your plans for the future?"

Li Mu said: "I don't have any too amazing ideas in my mind. Let's make a small-budget movie to test the water first. As for me, this time I mainly want to control the cost and strive to make the first movie that I completely direct without losing money."

It’s considered a victory.”

Yu Dong nodded and said: "Brother Li's idea is very pragmatic. In any business, controlling costs is the top priority."

As he spoke, he changed his tone and asked: "How is it? Has the funding problem been solved? With the relationship between Brother Li, Xiying and Cheng Long, the funding is definitely no problem. If there is insufficient funds, my brother Bernard can

Help me solve part of it."

Li Mu said: "I have some funds myself, and I will ask Xiying to solve part of the rest. This time I can have a certain say in the "Hurricane Rescue" project, and thanks to the banner of Xiying, Brother Cheng Long

I won’t look for it there. A small investment is not worth the effort. If Brother Yu is interested, you can invest some."

Yu Dong nodded: "Okay, give me a call when preparations for the movie start."

Li Mu nodded: "Okay!"

…

After meeting with Yu Dong, Li Mu began to think about his real first movie. It was a small-budget film with good box office and good reputation. Li Mu first thought of "People on the Road", but after some thinking,

, he still ruled out this option.

It's not that this movie is not good, or that he doesn't plan to make this movie anymore, it's just that he wouldn't choose this movie as his first movie.

Li Mu still approves of Song Qie's acting skills. She is still in the status of running a single gang and has not signed a contract with an economic company, but this status will not exist for a long time.

Just this year, Wang Jinghua, the top manager of domestic entertainment, will break up with Huayi Brothers and join Chengtian Entertainment with a large number of Huayi artists. In early 2006, Song Qie will contact Wang Jinghua and then follow Wang Jinghua.

Jinghua joins Chengtian.

There are only a few domestic actresses born in the 1980s who have acting skills. Li Mu will have to use her in his future movies, so he was thinking, could he sign Song Qie into his own company?

But now his company wants nothing, so what can he do to impress others?

I'm afraid it also depends on his well-known ability to write scripts, his connections in the entertainment industry, and even his hit "The Hunger Games" in the United States.

Therefore, for his first movie, it is best to have an outstanding female character, a role that Song Qiao can play.

And "Unfortunately" is exactly a man's drama, and the female characters in it are really not very important.

After much deliberation, Li Mu set his sights on another movie with Bald Head - "The Master of Hypnosis".