Chapter 11 I take this sentence as a rhetorical question
At the end of October, the stone was successfully completed.
At the finals banquet, Li Chen and other leading actors were interviewed.
A female reporter from Sohu said: "Director Li, what are your expectations for the box office of this movie?"
"Haha, it would be best if you can surpass the embarrassing road."
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"Director Li, I heard that the cost of your movie was only 3 million. Where did the confidence to surpass "Unfortunate Road" come from? Picky."
"Even the supporting cast is Magnolia, so why would you lose to Jon Tu?"
"Director Li, why did you choose to film in a mountain city? ”
At the banquet, Li Chen raised his glass: “I have been very happy getting along with you for more than a month. I look forward to cooperating with you next time. Thank you all.”
"Director Li is too polite."
"That's too polite, Director Li."
The next day
Several portals and local newspaper media in mountain cities reported on the completion of the stone. information.
The crew of The Stone wrapped filming in the mountain city yesterday, and director Li Chen said that the box office is expected to at least exceed that of "Journey on the Road".
Han Sanping couldn't help but shook his head when he saw the news. This guy is so loud!
He knows the cost of Stone, but he doesn’t believe that Stone will be another low-cost hit like Jonker.
After returning to Beijing, Li Chen went to the company.
Seeing that the boss was back, the lady at the front desk smiled and said: "Mr. Li, there are several invitations sent to the company, and I put them on your desk."
"Also, how many invitations are there? The other company said it has negotiated with you about a contract for product placement.”
"Well, I made an appointment with someone. When he arrives, you can bring him in."
"Okay, Mr. Li."
Li Chen entered the office.
The invitations were for the premiere of Mobile Phone and Infernal Affairs 3, and a few others were from the Directors Guild, Screenwriters Guild, etc.
Li Chen threw the invitation aside and looked at several contracts.
Baleno, Chongqing Changan van, Jialing motorcycle, safflower oil, Shancheng beer. Nearly a dozen servings in total.
Some of these people are willing to come to their door if they are betting that the box office will still be as eye-catching as "囧TU".
Some of them were discussed by Li Chen himself when he was in the mountain city.
This is also a considerable amount of income. After signing these contracts, this movie has already made a profit before it is broadcast.
In September, Heroes of Heaven and Earth starring Jiang Wen and Zhao Yanzi took home 43 million at the box office.
As of now, if there is no embarrassing situation, Zhao Yanzi will really win the box office championship in 2003.
Zhao Yanzi is finally proud. The two movies released this year both grossed 6 million at the box office.
There was a knock on the door.
"Enter"
"Hello, Director Li, I am Zhang Qin, and this is my business card."
Li Chen glanced at Securities, Senior Investment Advisor.
The two talked for a long time and signed an employment contract.
After seeing off Zhang Qin, Li Chen opened his notebook.
In March, Mr. Joe sold another 55 million shares, and Apple fell to $7.
Unfortunately, Li Chen had no money at that time.
This is also the year for bargain hunting.
Starting from 2004, which is next year, a giant will rise.
There is also Penguin, which will be listed on Hong Kong Island next year. It will be much more convenient to have Zhang Qin.
Due to the attack of SARS this year, the liquor industry has encountered an unprecedented cold wave.
On September 23, Moutai’s stock price fell to 20.71! Historically low!
Li Chen, who was in the mountain city, took action decisively.
The company left some working capital in its accounts and gave red envelopes to several employees. They received their year-end bonuses and all of them were beaming with joy.
Li Chen returned to school and left the post-production work to two familiar seniors to help him keep an eye on it.
Then I went to the director’s department office to cancel the leave.
Teacher Li smiled happily when he saw him: "I can see your bold words about the box office."
Li Chen smiled bitterly and said: "Teacher, no one thinks that I am seeking truth from facts?"
Teacher Li smiled and said: "Okay, you, your tone is really loud, let me tell you something serious."
“This Stone of yours is another low-budget comedy, right?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“What about the next one? Are you planning to make a comedy?” Li Chen pondered for a moment: "I haven't thought about it yet."
“For a director, high box office may make you popular.”
“But only awards can make you respected in the industry, do you understand?”
Li Chen nodded, he understood this.
“Teacher, actually when I was filming The Stone, I was already thinking about a new script.”
"I plan to wait until The Stone is released next year."
Teacher Li said with a smile: "That's right. You can try the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers, the Golden Statue, and the Golden Horse. It doesn't matter if you fail once."
Li Chen responded and said, "That's what the teacher said."
The other party had good intentions, but he was afraid that he would be addicted to commercial films and be unable to extricate himself.
But Li Chen was thinking in his heart that he had no intention of choosing among these three.
Since it’s going to be a big one, Cannes might be a good choice.
After returning to the dormitory, Li Chen searched in his mind for any materials that could challenge the Palme d'Or.
The phone rang.
Li Chen took a look and saw that it was Liu Yifei, whom he had not contacted for a month.
Since that day, the girl never sent him any messages.
"Our drama finished filming today, and Teacher Tian just talked about you."
"Teacher Tian said that when I return to school, I want to meet you, a great director."
Li Chen replied He said: "Why do I think you are a little gloating? I'm afraid you added it to the great director, right?"
Liu Yifei, who was far away in Baodao, couldn't help laughing while holding her mobile phone.
“Is it so obvious?”
"I take this as a rhetorical question!" Li Chen was depressed.
Liu Yifei finally couldn't help laughing.
Liu Xiaoli came over: "Who are you texting with, Sissy."
"Ah, mom, and Changchang."
At night, Li Chen lay down On the bed, QQ rang again.
"You said before that the gift is not a book. What do you mean? I have read it three times and still can't figure it out."
Li Chen smiled: "That means three times are not enough. Read a few more times." All over."
"You"
"Tianlong is very popular recently, and the fairy sister's appearance is very classic."
Liu Yifei on the other end of the phone was in a good mood again.
"Keep up the good work of Fairy Sword, this will be your basic plan for the next twenty years."
Two people, Celestial Sword and Golden Palm, one is because of three dramas, and the other is because of one drama.
Really blessed by the golden body, the blood is not even a little thick.
It has remained standing for the next twenty years.
Especially the Golden Palm, it is simply invincible.
Liu Yifei was stunned: "How can you be so sure?"
"By the way, my mother and I will go back to the crew directly. If you have time next year, you can come and visit the crew."
Li Chen knows , Fairy Sword was filmed in Zhejiang and will be completed in June next year.
"Okay."
Next June, haha, maybe I will be in Hengdian at that time, and it is not certain who will visit whose class.
Li Chen continued to write his script. He was a little unsure whether this script would pass the review.
After all, this film was very controversial when it was released, and it was accused of having incorrect views.
Li Chen deleted, edited, and edited this island country's film, trying his best to replace it with a domestic style.
This film won the Palme d'Or that year.
However, filmmakers from the island country are better at conceiving, and they dare to imagine anything.
Bangzi's advantage lies in variety shows, so every movie feels like a variety show.
The Chinese are better at acting!
Before the millennium, with the addition of Hong Kong Island, the country could produce many of the top three European movie kings and queens.
Li Chen believes that if this film is well made, it won’t be surprising if there is another best actress or best actor.
(End of this chapter)