Originally, Lin Mu set up this advertisement in the name of DreamWorks just with the idea of trying it out, but he didn't expect it to be crowded. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoIn particular, the cost of the five main toy styling assistants in the film is as high as 10,000 US dollars, and the manufacturer of the doll spared no expense to shoot the only female toy in the film at a sky-high price of 10,000 US dollars. The original script set the look of a girl on a music box, but now it has been temporarily changed to a new Barbie doll.

In the end, DreamWorks earned $150,000 in toy modeling alone. That's almost as much as the cost of a small-budget film. The only flaw in this is that Lin Mu had to re-edit the script, and many of the toys in it have changed. Without changing the main ground. Appropriate lines must be designed for these new toys.

Lin Mu's bid for cartoon toys through land auctions has been a great commercial success. But in Hollywood, it attracted a lot of scolding. Some industry insiders have come out to accuse Lin Yi

This is a kind of behavior to make commercial profits at the cost of damaging the quality of the film. The crowd behaves irresponsibly. Even the film has not yet been interviewed. Some people are already preparing to sue DreamWorks for infringing on the rights and interests of film consumers. These people said with great vigour. Consumers pay for the viewing of the film when they buy a movie ticket. The inclusion of an advertising location factor in a film is a form of implicit repetitive charges.

The forest is now. Those who scolded the ground the most. A large part of it is media that has a good relationship with Disney.

It's a lot of fun. A discerning person can see it at a glance. After the merger of DreamWorks and Pixar. The competition with Disneyland was formalized. Although there is no actual conflict of interest between the two companies. But Disney executives have named DreamWorks as a potential competitor.

Lin Mu didn't have the time to pay attention to the boring media. He now has an even more difficult problem. Pierce told him. Movies like Toy Story. The production cycle is going to be very long. Not a year or two. It's simply not complete. It's not because of the sponsorship delay that Lin Mu has a headache. What he needs most now is that DreamWorks has been established for half a year. Launching a movie within the year is already a matter of burning eyebrows. Lin Mu estimated that it would drag on like this again. DreamWorks hasn't made its own film to set a record: Hollywood studios haven't released a single movie within a year of its existence. No film company can beat such a record.

There is a suitable movie, but the right director has not yet matured the ability to control the film at this time; And there is a suitable director, but he may not be able to find the right movie, entangled in these two contradictions, Lin Mu felt for the first time that the position he was sitting in was not so easy. Even though he has a unique advantage that others do not have, he still finds it difficult to deal with this issue.

"A visit from the deceased?" Just when Lin Mu was worried about the new DreamWorks film, his assistant told him such a news in a sudden phone call. Lin Mu was still in the DreamWorks office at this time, and the call was made directly from Paramount.

"That gentleman is a Chinese, and his surname is Ang Lee."

"Chinese, surnamed Ang Lee?" Lin Chen was quickly searching for information about this person in his mind, and suddenly he thought of a person, "Could it be him?" ”

"Is that gentleman still there?" Lin Mu had already thought of who that person was, although the surname Li An was the first in the world, but Lin Mu knew not many Chinese with the surname Li An, and there were only a handful of people who could be called old people with him.

"He left when he learned that you were not with the company, but he left his contact information and the address of the hotel where he was staying."

Lin Mu quickly found the address of the hotel, he asked the service staff at the front desk to check the visitor of the room on the address, out of confidentiality of the guest, the service staff in the hall did not reveal the specific identity of the tenant to Lin Mu, the only thing they could clearly tell Lin Mu was that there was indeed a 4o year old Chinese living in this room. Lin Mu was almost certain to have come to find him at this time, and it was Ang Lee who he met at Taipei Airport a year ago, and he came to find him at this time, presumably with the idea of going to Hollywood to exhibit.

Lin Mu guessed correctly, it was Li Ang himself who went to Paramount to find him. Ang Lee graduated from New York University, and then because he couldn't find a job-related to film, he had to stay at home, relying on the meager salary of his wife Lin Huijia, who is still studying for a doctorate in biology at the University of Illinois. Every evening, after making dinner, he and his son excitedly wait for "the heroic hunter's mother to come home with her prey", which often makes Lin Huijia feel very warm and touched. Ang Lee occasionally helped people shoot small films, look at equipment, do some editing assistants, drama chores and other chores, and once went to a large empty house in New York's East Village to help people keep vigil and watch equipment. During this period, he carefully studied the script structure and production methods of Hollywood films, trying to organically combine Chinese and American cultures to create some completely new works.

This is the most difficult period of Ang Lee's life, graduated from the United States, but he was not able to successfully enter the Hollywood film industry, which became a piece of Ang Lee's heart. After the successful filming of "Eating Men and Women", Ang Lee had plans to enter mainstream Hollywood movies, and his first thought was naturally Lin Mu, who had a relationship at Taipei Airport. Especially after seeing Lin Mu's views on Chinese movies in Hong Kong, Ang Lee was even more determined in his heart.

After opening the door, it was Li Ang who opened the door. "I haven't seen you for a year, Mr. Ang Lee is okay?" Lin Mu stood at the door and said with a smile.

"Isn't Mr. Lin not in the company?" Ang Lee had also just returned from Paramount not long ago, and Lin Mu's appearance at this time somewhat surprised him.

"I was really not in the company at the time, but after Mr. Ang Lee left, the company's assistant told me about it over the phone!" Lin Mu looked Li An up and down, he hadn't seen him for a year, Li An'an's whole temperament has matured a lot, and his elegant and introverted character has become more and more revealed.

"I see!" Li An invited Lin Mu into the room, he didn't live in a luxurious suite, Lin Mu sat down on the only two chairs he had in the room, "I originally planned to visit the door another day, and I left the mailing address to facilitate contact, but I didn't expect Mr. Lin to come to the door by himself." I have shabby furnishings here, but I have wronged Mr. Lin! ”

"Mr. Ang Lee would be so polite to say such a thing! The ancients were still able to look at the thatched house, but it was nothing if I came here in person! Lin Mu made no secret of his eagerness to seek talent.

"Liu Bei is a great talent like Zhuge Liang, how can I, Li An, be able to compare with the sages of ancient times! What's more, in front of a person like Mr. Lin, my Ang Lee's achievements are nothing! Ang Lee said modestly.

"There are talented people from generation to generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years. Why should Mr. Ang Lee be presumptuous? Lin Mu obviously disagreed with Ang Lee's statement.

"Mr. Lin's praise!" Ang Lee is still a humble gentleman.

"Does Mr. Ang Lee have any plans to come to the United States this time?" After some greetings, Lin Mu finally introduced the conversation to the topic.

"I used to study in the United States, and after graduation, I wanted to make a career in the film industry, but when I was unlucky, I never appeared in Hollywood movies. Now that he has a slight reputation in Asia, he has the idea of going to Hollywood. In addition, I had an agreement with Mr. Lin before, so you are the first to be disturbed when I go to the United States this time! Li An was not hypocritical, and directly explained his intention to Lin Mu.

"It seems that Mr. Ang Lee already has a long-term exhibition in Hollywood, and plans to sign a contract with Hollywood studios?" Although Lin Mu admires Li Andi's directorial talent. But so far. He was talking to Ang Lee as a friend.

"I'm going to find you at Paramount. I just want to hear from you! "Ang Lee went to find Lin Mu. It's true that I just want to hear the opinions of the woodland, and I don't have the idea of climbing the dragon and the phoenix. The two are gentlemen's friends. There is no need to mix too many interests.

"If Mr. Lee is going to start with some simple and easy-to-grasp films. You might as well start by working with some small and medium-sized film companies. In this way, the signing of the land contract will also be more relaxed. But if you're ready to challenge yourself with some difficult movies. And if you want to really enter the Hollywood film circle, there are not many companies to choose from. Universal, Warner, 20-Fox and Paramount are all good choices. Work with these big companies. There will be a lot of opportunities to direct some blockbuster films. Of course, these companies will also have relatively strict contracts. Lin Mu was very objective to Ang Lee and Hollywood Studios to tell the facts of the status quo except Paramount. Whether Lee's talent can be valued by several other companies. Lin Mu didn't dare to guarantee it.

Ang Lee had actually been thinking about Paramount before. But he was worried about leaving Lin Mu with a cronyistic handle, so he was also a little conflicted now. If only to make some simple films. He didn't really want to come to Hollywood. Ang Lee naturally hopes that he can direct some weighty films. That's the only way. to be able to get ahead in Hollywood. "Even for some of the big companies. I'm afraid I won't easily use a Chinese director like me. Ang Lee sighed softly. He spoke out about his worries.

"Actually, that's exactly what I'm worried about!" Although Lin Mu is a successful example of Chinese people in Hollywood, it does not mean that Hollywood has no racial barriers. A Chinese director. It's hard to make a difference in Hollywood. "Actually, I have a suggestion. But this is also mixed with my personal selfishness, I know if Mr. Ang Lee wants to hear it! ”

"Mr. Lin, but it doesn't matter!"

"In Hollywood, I actually took a stake in a new film company called DreamWorks Ang Lee!" Lin Mu couldn't help but mention DreamWorks in the end.

Although Ang Lee is in Taiwan, the news is not closed, and he has also heard about some recent things in Hollywood. DreamWorks' acquisition of Pixar has caused a stir in Hollywood, and Ang Lee also knows that it is a company owned by Lin Mu.

"This company has just been founded, and it can't be compared to companies like Warner and Paramount in terms of strength and influence, but this company is positioned to target big-budget movies.

The company has just launched a production project of animated films with an investment of more than 100 million yuan, and our goal is to become a first-class animated film production center in Hollywood! Lin Mu said.

"But I'm not very good at cartoons!" Li An heard the desire from Lin Mu's words

It means that DreamWorks' future exhibitions will be dominated by shadows. Ang Lee's film technique is simple and natural, and the plot is delicate and chic. His Chinese films are dedicated to discussing the ethical contradictions between tradition and modernity, and the conceptual conflict between Eastern and Western cultures, which has opened up a new field of expression for Chinese films, but shooting animated films is his forte.

"The production cycle of an animated film is extremely long, and DreamWorks can't expect to put all the treasure on the animated film, so it is also necessary to shoot some other types of films in addition to the animated film. DreamWorks is not a prolific film company, but every movie it produces must be a classic! This is Lin Mu's plan for the future exhibition of DreamWorks.

At this time, Li An finally understood Lin Mu's good intentions in inviting him to join DreamWorks, and Li An'an was likely to be buried in other large companies, although DreamWorks was a newly established company, it had unlimited potential. For newcomers like Ang Lee, it can also be used boldly without worrying about being discussed. Lin Mu did have selfish intentions in doing this, but this was indeed a good choice for Ang Lee. "I want to make a film that already has a script ready and will be ready to start shooting right away!" Li An made such a request, which can be regarded as accepting Lin Mu's invitation.

"I don't have a ready-made script in my hands, but I do have a ready-made idea!" Lin Mu can understand Ang Lee's impatience, for a director born in a film major, he is only a late bloomer at the age of forty in order to be able to direct a movie in Hollywood, and the wait he has paid is enough to make many people choose to give up.

Lin Mu's so-called creativity was actually inspired by the appearance of Ang Lee. He thought of a movie adapted from comics, in fact, many of Hollywood's blockbuster movies are adapted from comics, and Lin Mu thought of "The Incredible Hulk".

The Hulk first appeared in a six-volume comic series published in Marvel Comics in 1962 by writer Stan Lee and cartoonist Jack Bryant. (To be continued.) )