"Transformers 2" is really fierce, and it has won nearly half of the films in the mainland, and the attendance rate is still high, including Fenghua Cinema Line, many movie theaters have made a fortune.

At this time, all other movies were silent, including "Hurricane Rescue 3".

When this movie was drawn, the total box office in the mainland exceeded 200 million, and it stands to reason that there should be a celebration banquet, but Li Shengyao didn't want to do it.

At this time, he still disliked "Hurricane Rescue 3".

In the end, Han Sanping set a time, and he planned to hold a celebration banquet on July 18.

Han Sanping thought that "Hurricane Rescue 3" did not exceed 300 million, and Li Shengyao was in a bad mood, so he was more negative about this matter, and specially told Li Shengyao that he must be present at that time.

Lee Shengyao is actually thinking about the next new movie at home, and he has some ideas.

Regarding the public opinion outside, he naturally knows that although he is now a real box office director with a box office of 10 billion, he is the film director with the highest cumulative box office in Asia.

But he really doesn't have a movie with more than 300 million yuan in the mainland.

This matter does not need to be mentioned by the media, he knows it in his heart.

He won't shoot the next movie abroad, but will shoot it in the mainland, mainly in the mainland market, and he still hopes to exceed 300 million.

It's not that death is about saving face, but people live just for a breath.

It's not that it has to be over 300 million, but 300 million has to jump into the river.

Just set a goal and work towards it.

At the same time, because "Hurricane Rescue 3" is an ordinary quality movie, Director Li has been constantly reflecting recently, and he has made it clear that he wants to make good movies in the future.

Therefore, in the next movie, he hopes not only to have a high box office in the mainland, but also to be of high quality and to be shot.

He thought about it for a long time, and finally decided what movie he wanted to make.

This movie is "Border Killer".

In his previous life, "Border Killer" would only be released in the beautiful country in 2015, and the movie did not have an original book, so there was no need to worry about copyright issues.

In fact, he will not put the story on the border of magnesium and ink, and even if there is a copyright, there is no way to identify it.

"Border Killer" invested 30 million US dollars, and the global box office that year was 80 million US dollars, which does not seem to be a lot.

However, this movie must have made money, and the follow-up streaming rights and disc rental and sales revenues are very high.

The film has a very good reputation, especially the cinematography and rhythm, which is called a textbook film by many professionals.

The reason why Li Shengyao believes that "Border Killer" is placed in the mainland has the hope of breaking 300 million.

is because this movie is actually an upgraded version of "Operation Mekong", which is more bullish, has a better rhythm, and a more exciting story than "Operation Mekong".

"Operation Mekong" got a billion box office in 2016.

The adapted version of "Border Killer" focuses on the story of the China/Myanmar border, so it's not too much to take 300 million.

"Border Killer" was not released in the mainland in 2015, but it was screened at the Yenching University Student Film Festival in 2016, when it was the most popular film of all the screenings.

Director Li believes that mainland audiences should like this movie.

……

At eight o'clock in the morning of this day, Li Shengyao was writing the script of "Border Killer" at home.

At this time, the doorbell rang, and Li Shengyao immediately left the study, and then called the door.

Toby. Emmerich and Cheng Long stood together at the door.

Toby looks very formal, his hair is all combed back, meticulous, white shirt and black trousers, and he is sprayed with perfume.

Cheng Long looked more casual, he wore short sleeves and sweatpants with a pair of sneakers.

Both of them had very good faces.

Especially Cheng Long, who is red and full of blood, looks a lot younger.

The two of them called Li Shengyao yesterday, and he knew that these two people were coming, so he was prepared.

"Come in, have you had breakfast?"

"After eating, the two of us got up very early, just to come and visit you."

Li Shengyao led Cheng Long and Toby to the hall, and then took out red wine and coffee.

"What to drink?"

Cheng Long immediately waved his hand, "What kind of red wine and coffee to drink early in the morning, it's not healthy, it's better to drink soy milk than to drink this, pour us tea, you must have tea here." ”

"Big brother, this is not your style, have you started to maintain your health?"

"When you are old, you must be healthy."

Cheng Long then said to Toby: "Drinking tea in the morning is good for your health. ”

Just like Cheng Long said, Li Shengyao had tea here, and he then poured a cup of tea for Cheng Long and Toby, and brought out some dried fruits and fruits.

"You're welcome, you're welcome, just eat."

Cheng Long nodded, and then grabbed a handful of melon seeds, "Eat this, this is a kidney tonic." ”

Some foreigners will eat melon seeds, just like the Spanish duck people, and the crying countrymen.

Some foreigners don't, and most foreigners in Great Britain, France, and beautiful countries can't.

Toby looked at Cheng Long and spread his hands, "I won't." ”

"You should learn it, and it will be good when the time comes."

Li Shengyao looked at it with a smile, chatting with Cheng Long and Toby without a match.

After chatting for about twenty minutes, Toby was the first to say what he wanted to do this time.

"Lee, the Hurricane Rescue series is very good, we can continue."

Li Shengyao blinked, "Is that so?" ”

"Yes, this time the global box office has 370 million US dollars, although it is not as good as the second part, and the reputation is not as good as the second part, but we have all made money."

Cheng Long nodded beside him, "Director Li, I think we can change places, just like the first part and the second part, don't shoot in a beautiful country, go to Ah San, go to Yinni, or the Philippines." ”

"Isn't there one of the largest slums in the world in Manila, where there are a lot of gangs, and it must be interesting to shoot there."

"Or go to Brazil, where there are slums, and the gangs there are famous all over the world."

Cheng Long's idea is good, European and American audiences actually like to explore the dirty and messy side of poor countries, especially slums, which are more likely to attract attention.

On YouTube, go to the slums of Manila, the slums of Brazil Asan, and the video views are very high.

Toby then said: "Shooting in Asia, or Brazil, the cost can be saved a lot, and we will definitely make money if we control the investment cost within 50 million." ”

When Li Shengyao heard this, he didn't answer for a while.

Cheng Long and Toby glanced at each other, and a trace of solemnity flashed in both eyes.

"Director Li, have you seen the above evaluations on IMDB, you don't have to worry, that director doesn't have a movie with a worse level, and "Hurricane Rescue 3" also has a score of 6.6 on IMDB, which is not bad."

"Director Li, you are now the best commercial film director in Asia, if you can't do it, then other directors are going to jump into the sea."

Toby followed and persuaded: "Li, we believe in your strength, you don't need to be evaluated in the accident world at all, let alone in Huaxia, in the world film industry, you have such achievements at your age, which is already unique." ”

When Li Shengyao heard this, he couldn't help but bow his head and smile.

"Who said I was influenced by those comments?"

Cheng Long was speechless, "Then you don't speak?"

"I was just thinking, the plan you said is not bad, the feasibility is very strong, I agree to shoot the fourth part, but ...... I'm not going to direct it myself. ”

"Aren't you directing? Do you want to start a new movie series?"

Li Shengyao shook his head, "I won't go to the beautiful country for my next movie, I plan to shoot it in the mainland." ”

Cheng Long nodded and didn't say anything.

Toby looked a little nervous, "Lee, isn't your next movie about the beautiful country anymore?" ”

"Yes, I want to shoot in the mainland, the box office of movies in the mainland has risen a lot now, and if you shoot movies here, you won't lose money."

"And our agreement?"

"If Warner is willing to invest, I'm always welcome."

In his previous life, the box office of "Border Storm" outside the beautiful country was 50 million US dollars, so-so.

Lee still hopes to be released globally, and he should be able to make a little money more or less.

He also needed to use Warner's distribution.

Toby picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said, "Lee, I think you should shoot movies in a beautiful country, you have enough film talent, you can become a top director in Hollywood, then you can harvest the box office all over the world and make more money." ”

Li Shengyao smiled, "I understand what you mean, but I still want to stay in Huaxia to make movies, I am happier and more comfortable here, this is something that money can't compare." ”

"I'm actually rich now, and I want to do something to make myself happy."

Toby smiled wryly and nodded, "Okay, I understand you." ”

"Maybe in a few years, I will want to go to Hollywood to make a movie, and then I will look for you."

"It's very welcome, and all of us will be very happy."

Li Shengyao then stood up, "Then it's decided, I will prepare the script of "Hurricane Rescue 4" here, you first produce "Air Rescue", finish filming "Air Rescue", and then see if "Hurricane Rescue 4" can be started." ”

"I won't direct it myself, and you will come to the director when the time comes."

Cheng Long and Toby stood up at the same time, and the three of them touched a glass of tea instead of wine, which was considered to be a confirmation of this matter.

After sitting down again, Toby asked curiously, "Li, what kind of movie are you planning to shoot in Huaxia?"

"It's a movie about the border, fighting drugs/traffickers, mainly reflecting the ferocity of drugs/traffickers, and promoting patriotism."

In his previous life, "Border Killer" did not promote patriotism, and now that he wants to adapt it, it is naturally more in line with the Chinese people's movie-watching hobbies.

Many people may not know that fifteen years later, the highest-grossing war film on the planet is "Changjin Lake", which is even higher than "Saving Private Ryan".

There is no doubt about the patriotism of the Chinese people.

We are all accustomed to giving for the collective, highlighting individual heroism, but feeling unreal.

Cheng Long's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Director Li, I'm optimistic about your new movie." ”

The eldest brother is a Chinese, so he can naturally experience this spirit.

(End of chapter)