Chapter 106: Keep improving, no cap
Andy Lau hesitated slightly, Hong Kong is a humane society, and the artists under each company are different, and the involvement is very complicated. In this way, there will definitely be irresponsible comments from the media for the audition. But Chen Tian is an outsider and will not be based in Hong Kong, so he doesn't care what you say...... In fact, he wanted to recommend a few of his own people, but since Chen Tiandu said so, he still forgot it.
The most important thing is that Hong Kong movies are not as good as a year after year, although Chen Tiandu's movie is going to the American market, but the style of the police and bandits is an authentic Hong Kong film, maybe he can make different achievements. And it can be released in Hollywood, which is only Chenlong, Zhou Yunfa, and Li Lianjie. No matter which actor it is, he will not refuse.
Thinking of this, he nodded decisively and said, "This is easy to do, leave the things to me." But you've got to get to the bottom of it, what is your budget for this movie? ”
Chen Tiandu did the math himself, "Most of my last box office share was invested in the filming of "The Matrix", plus some usual expenses, the start-up capital for my father and second uncle is only more than 7 million US dollars left. Fortunately, the first peripheral revenue sharing settlement of "The Sixth Sense" has been put in place, about 30 million. Counting the box office revenue of this "The Matrix" when it was painted, it is estimated that it will be close to $70 million. The original work of "Infernal Affairs" was produced in 2002, and the budget of 20 million Hong Kong dollars is already huge in Hong Kong, and now it is only 1999......"
In his heart, he said: "Only seek the best, and there is no cap." ”
Everyone was stunned, even Andy Lau smiled wryly and gave a thumbs up, "You cow!" It's easy to do things with money, and I believe there is no problem. ”
Andy Lau has been running Tianmu for many years, and this little bit of personal connection is trivial. As long as Chen Tiandu's requirements are not too harsh, he can do it casually.
The meeting began to carry out various discussions, and when we were chatting, Andy Lau's mobile phone suddenly rang, he said sorry and walked to the side to answer the phone, but walked back without saying a word and said: "Tiandu, it is Mr. Lin Jianyue from Huanya who was blocked by bodyguards downstairs, do you think you invite him in?" ”
"Huh?"
Chen Tiandu was stunned for a moment, grabbed the phone and connected to Peck downstairs, "Peck, a distinguished guest has arrived...... You go and greet it yourself. ”
After hanging up the phone, he explained to Andy Lau: "Peck is the CEO of my company, the former director of Paramount's production department. Let's take a break and have a cup of coffee. People will be there in a while, Brother Hua, let's go to the living room next door and wait. Explaining this, it is to tell Andy Lau that Peck's identity is enough, and to pick up Lin Jianyue means that he is already paying attention to it, and it is to give Andy Lau face.
Andy Lau smiled and didn't say anything. I probably guessed in my heart what happened to Lin Jianyue's arrival.
In fact, there are not a few people who have invited Chen Tiandu to the banquet in the past few days, but he didn't respond to any of them.
Through the past few days, Andy Lau can probably know what kind of person Chen Tian is. "Although he is young, he understands the world very well. Although he is the big boss of the company, he keeps himself out of the company's business and tries to maintain the purity of a filmmaker...... Maybe I'm learning from Spielberg. Only such a person who is persistent in movies can make good movies again and again. ”
In fact, he has also learned a lot, leaving the company to be managed by professionals, maintaining his own star status, and being free from the outside and taking full control. This is exactly what his canopy lacks, so he has been defeated repeatedly.
As soon as Lin Jianyue met, he enthusiastically stretched out his hand to Chen Tiandu, "Chen Sheng is such a beautiful boy, he is full of vigor at a glance, no wonder he can do something that others can't." Lin came here, please forgive me. ”
"Lin Sheng is polite, Lin Sheng is an elder, Tiandu should have visited in advance, but I didn't expect Lin Sheng to come in person, which really made me feel ashamed. It's too late for me to welcome, forgive me, Lin Sheng, please come in. ”
Andy Lau expected it right, Lin Jianyue is indeed here for the movie. Twenty or thirty sentences didn't talk about the topic, thanks to Chen Tiandu's patience enough, he stayed with him for so long. Finally, we talked about the topic, asked about the movie with a letter of concern, and tactfully asked if there was a chance for Media Asia to cooperate.
Chen Tiandu pondered for a while and said: "This drama is going to be filmed in Hong Kong, Media Asia is a local giant, of course the cooperation is very good, so if Lin Sheng doesn't like it, then how will the Southeast Asia of "Infernal Affairs", including the distribution of Treasure Island, be handed over to Media Asia?" ”
"Oh, is this play called "Infernal Affairs", a good name." He didn't say it, but he didn't say that it was okay, only Southeast Asia, and the United States, they couldn't get in. Obviously, they have taken the big part of the mainland, Japan, and South Korea markets by themselves. But he was still unwilling and hoped to get a piece of the pie. With a smile on his face, he asked, "It's the first time I've heard the name of the movie, you and Andy are the leading actors?" I don't know what the investment budget for this drama is? ”
Before Chen Tiandu could speak this time, Andy Lau said, "Lin Sheng, I also asked this, guess what he said." Only keep improving, not capped. Originally, I wanted to recommend a few people, but now I'm too embarrassed to speak. ”
Lin Jianyue's eyes lit up, and he remembered that Chen Tiandu was also a master of money.
Chen Tiandu said: "Brother Hua received the script very early, and I naturally welcome him to recommend the right person." As long as the audition is okay, anyone can do it. ”
"Audition!" Lin Jianyue heard another keyword.
After chatting for a while, Lin Jianyue made a decision, no matter what, he would take the line of this play, and warmly invited him when he left, "Tiandu, I will hold a charity dinner tomorrow, and now I officially invite you to participate, and I will also introduce you to a few Hong Kong friends when the time comes?" ”
Chen Tiandu suddenly smiled bitterly, "Lin Sheng's kindness, I can only understand it." I haven't been in the house for a few days after returning to China, and I really miss my mother at home, and I'm planning to go back to the mainland tomorrow. And "The Matrix" is about to be released in the mainland, so I can only say I'm sorry. ”
"It's okay, it's okay. The movie hasn't started filming yet, the coming day is long, the coming day is long......" He didn't mind his appearance at all, and enthusiastically excused Chen Tiandu. The communication skills have reached the point where he has long been like a spring breeze without leaving any traces.
Chen Tiandu's third drama has been rumored for a long time, and now part of the news has finally been announced to the public.
"Christmas Chan's third film, Infernal Affairs!"
Not only Hong Kong people are paying attention, the latest issue of the "Los Angeles Times" entertainment section published such a news, and then within a day, all the people who follow the movie dynamics, Chen Tiandu's fans and fans know about it, ""The Matrix" is still in theaters, and he is going to make a movie again!" ”
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