Chapter Ninety-Seven: The Rooftop Press Conference (2)
"Mr. Li, you just said that you didn't make a movie first because of insufficient funds, but we all know that you have earned forty or fifty million yuan in the TV series "Love Apartment", so how much is your investment in this movie?"
Only then did the others react, and there was a lot of discussion.
"50 million is not enough, so how much money does he plan to invest?"
"Who knows, it's probably just an excuse!"
"The movie he collaborated with Berner before only invested 30 million, is this time going to make a blockbuster?"
Seeing that the scene was chaotic again, Li Mu hurriedly spoke: "Regarding this friend's question, I can tell you very clearly that the investment in this movie will not be less than 100 million!" Li Mu deliberately raised the volume of the last three words.
Hearing Li Mu's words, the following instantly fell silent, but it didn't take long for a more intense discussion to erupt.
"Mr. Li, are you right? Do you really want to invest 100 million to make a movie?"
"Mr. Li, what is the theme of your new movie?"
"Mr. Li, can you reveal the actors who have been confirmed, and which stars have you invited!"
For a while, these reporters were much more enthusiastic than before, and they frantically surrounded them, as if they were going to stuff the microphone into Li Mu's mouth.
Thankfully, the studio's staff formed a human wall to keep them out.
Li Mu didn't expect these people to be so crazy when they heard about the movie, wiped the sweat on their foreheads, and then answered their questions loudly:
"Everyone, be quiet, it's so hot now, and it's not comfortable for everyone to stand on the roof for so long, please pay attention to the order, let's finish early and rest early." ”
"First of all, the investment of 100 million yuan is not mixed with any water, all of it is really used for filming, and I didn't invite any big-name stars, the leading actors are all from the studio. ”
"Since there are no big-name stars, why do you have such a high cost?" A lean little reporter struggled to squeeze in and put the microphone in front of Li Mu's eyes.
This friend asked well, where did the money go if I didn't invite a big star? Of course, it was spent on film production, and more than half of the 100 million yuan would be used for special effects. Li Mu said.
Spending tens of millions of dollars on special effects? This is something these reporters did not expect, and the first thing they thought of after hearing Li Mu's 100 million cost was how many stars and even superstars they had invited, or they had spent all their money on publicity, and they really didn't think about special effects.
At the same time, it also made them very curious about what kind of movie would cost so much money to do special effects.
"Mr. Li, what kind of movie is this?"
"The name of the movie is "Journey to the West: The Return of the Great Sage", so the name must be clear enough!" Li Mu said with a smile.
It's strange that it's Journey to the West and the Great Sage again, and some reporters complained in their hearts.
However, they are still very surprised by Li Mu's answer, you must know that in recent years, the top few domestic film box office places have been occupied by costume blockbusters such as "Casting Names", "Assembly Number", "Full of Golden Armor", "Night Banquet", "Wuji", "Mythology", "Red Cliff", and occasionally there are only Feng Xiaogang's "Very Do Not Disturb" and Li An's "Color". The former is a famous Feng comedy, and the latter everyone knows it, I don't know how many people walked into the cinema because of the trailer.
There are very few mythological movies except for "Painted Skin", and many reporters are a little puzzled and don't understand why Li Mu chose such a theme.
First of all, the story of "Journey to the West" is well-known in our China, and the image of Monkey King is also deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, down to five or six years old children, up to sixty or seventy years old old people can be said to be known to everyone, it is with such a large audience that I will choose such a theme!" Li Mu explained.
The reporters didn't believe what he said anymore, if this was the case, why didn't anyone shoot it before, and the popularity of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, and Fengshen was high enough, why did they choose Journey to the West, but they didn't care, they really could write hundreds of reasons in their pen.
Now it's time to ask for more details.
"Then can Li always reveal who plays the Monkey King?"
"The candidate has been decided, and Peng Yuyan will play Sun Wukong!" Li Mu said.
Another piece of news that they didn't expect.
In terms of fame, acting skills, and appearance, it should be Lu Yi to act, is it true that there is a problem with Li Mu's sexual orientation that has been circulated before? Otherwise, how could two newcomers who had just debuted be used as the leading actors one after another.
For a while, everyone seemed to have dug up some major secret, and they all seemed to have been beaten with chicken blood.
"Mr. Li, is it true that as rumors have been rumored, you are maintaining an improper relationship with Sheng Yilun and Peng Yuyan?"
"Mr. Li... Mr. Li, please explain why you want to use a newcomer to serve as the leading actor in a movie with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars!"
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"Please be careful when you speak, I can sue you for slander if you slander others!" Hearing this remark and being brought up by them again, Li Mu couldn't help but feel sick, Nima, I only like girls with big breasts and long legs.
It's still that Li Mu wasn't fully prepared, he didn't expect such a situation before, and now he can only push Peng Yuyan out.
"The choice to shoot Peng Yuyan to play the Monkey King was unanimously affirmed by the studio, everyone may not know, Peng Yuyan has a deep attainment in monkey plays, so I will invite him to perform some wonderful actions in monkey plays, everyone is welcome!" Li Mu stepped aside after speaking, signaling Peng Yuyan to come up quickly.
"Mr. Li, you can't bear to let him make a fool of himself in front of so many people, he can also be called a monkey show, it's not that you haven't seen his performance!" Li Mu stood behind and heard Chen Qiaoen's teasing.
"Qiaoen, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand, I think he acted very well!" Li Mu said seriously.
"Poof..." As soon as Li Mu finished speaking, someone behind him couldn't help laughing.
"Master, what's the matter with you, so many reporters are watching, pay attention to the image, and then laugh at me and let you perform!" Hu turned his head and saw that it was Master Liu who was smiling, and Li Mu said fiercely.
"Ahh
Li Mu nodded with satisfaction, this is like a word, I really don't take it seriously as a boss.
"Master, don't be afraid, Mr. Li is teasing you!" Yang Mi next to him didn't care.