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Chapter 40 Let's come up with ideas, write scripts, and find people to invest!

Chen Liming was particularly proud during this period.

He played "Crazy Stone" on various occasions, and his friendship with Chen Mengxi...

He likes to show off so much, and his level is far beyond Chen Mengxi!

He took the initiative to fight with Li Shaohong, and then he elicited Chen Mengxi's response...

"Stone" is a big hit, and the investment of five million yuan has at least doubled!

Among the movies released this year, the return on investment is the highest, the key is that the movie has a very good reputation!

Why don't you show off quickly?

No matter the occasion, no matter who the other party is!

Arrogant comparison...

Left a bunch of classic quotes: ‘The success of a movie is the right time, place and people, accidental and inevitable coexist!’

‘A small-achieved person does things, and a big-achieved person does things. I just do what I like. The direction is right, so I insist on going’

‘For ordinary audiences, movies are first and foremost a story. Our fifth generation is immersed in the aesthetics of images and the sixth generation can only shoot some subjects that ordinary audiences will not be interested in. There should be some storytelling movies!’

‘In terms of investment returns alone, we have won blockbusters such as "Night Banquet", "Huo Yuanjia", "Mo Gong"!’

There is also the saying, "We will not use particularly expensive actors, especially Hong Kong actors. Let's talk about co-production. I always feel that our understanding of co-production is a bit misunderstanding. Cepa stipulates that the proportion of main actors in mainland China in co-production must be one-third less than one-third of the main actors. Then, they really choose the number of people in a proportion of one-third. Why can't they be allowed to play supporting roles?'

‘Why? We both pay and work, why do we want them to enjoy super-national treatment?’

‘Our best actors serve as supporting roles for them. As soon as we start, we gradually get used to it and feel that mainland goods are not valuable. I think this is not good. The leading actors of the movies we produce must be our own people, so everyone can rest assured!’

It has sparked a lot of discussion...

Therefore, "Southern Weekend" sent an exclusive interview request.

Although I don’t know who intercepted me, Chen Liming is certain that he is unhappy!

Whoever intercepts the truth, you can tell by asking about this matter. Chen Mengxi is now a celebrity in the publishing industry. Let’s put it this way, if he is willing, he can make a publication by himself, specifically serializing "Ghost Blows Out the Light", and find a few promising writers, which is the same as Xiao Si founded!

I don’t have time, and the energy required to make a publication is not less than that of making a movie!

But what's the use of knowing who intercepts the rude?

The most fundamental reason is that my side is not strong enough!

If it is awesome enough, who dares to ignore Chen Liming?

Then how can you prove your strength?

Make a blockbuster!

In this world, being able to shoot blockbusters means that you are capable and even the theaters are three points higher.

The question is, where does the money come from?

Chen Liming asked directly: "Didn't you say we can't afford to play blockbusters?"

"Yes, so this time I will bring in a few investors to play together!"

"Hold the investor?"

"What do you think I'm doing these days?"

Chen Mengxi explained: "The resources of China Film are all in "Red Cliff". Xi'an Film Studio is not enough money, but the brand is very popular. Only Shangying is the only one who has money. Let's bring Xi'an Film and Shangying, and find a few more masters. A blockbuster with an investment of over 100 million yuan will come!"

It makes sense.

There is no need to spend your own money when investing in movies. Major studios in Hollywood never spend their own money to make blockbusters...

After "Stone", no matter how the industry evaluates Mingxi Company, at least the outside world still attaches great importance to this small company. Otherwise, Chen Mengxi would not have the chance to eat seafood every night...

It is unlikely that they can pay 100 million at one time. They can make a piece of flowers first and then invite them to invest...

The way to cheat investors is gone!

It was just not too rare to use before!

Chen Liming asked: "...Then what are we taking?"

Chen Mengxi smiled and said, "Let's dig out the story of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio"!"

...

There are no blockbusters in Chen Mengxi’s plan!

That's why he said, "Blockbusters can't save Chinese movies"...

Isn't this, my good friend is looked down upon...

Chen Mengxi has been in peace for so many years, and the most important rule is to be loyal!

If this happened to him, he would be able to endure it as much as possible - anyway, there are slogans for thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi...

But the fat man was ignored...

It feels different!

Isn’t it just a blockbuster movie? Who can’t do it?

Isn’t the so-called blockbuster movies just big stars, big directors, and big productions?

When it comes to blockbusters, the first thing that comes to mind about Chen Mengxi is "Painted Skin"...

Nothing else, this movie makes money.

And it created the theme of oriental ghosts!

Report at that time: It exceeded 100 million in six days and 19 days, making a big profit!

He had a deep impression of "Painted Skin", which rewritten the history of co-production films - Mainland actors occupy the mainstream of co-production films and became a new trend!

Before "Painted Skin", no mainland male actor played the leading male lead in a co-production...

Even Brother Xiao Ming can only play the role of No. 1 for Brother Guan Xi in "Sharpshooter"!

Of course, Chen Mengxi has to participate in this major event that changes the pattern!

In mature commercial blockbusters, there are no major loopholes in the plot. A typical Cassandra-like tragedy shows the murder of monsters at the beginning. One side keeps telling the truth, while the other side doesn't believe it, and the rhythm is very stable...

Then is Chen Mengxi’s operation reliable?

This is hard to say, unless you can invite top actors to join!

With his current influence, it's a bit difficult...

If you operate such a movie, it is best to invite a big producer. Original time and space. Ren Zhonglun of Shanghai Film Studio plays this role. He has always liked the theme of Eastern Gods and Ghosts...

This time, Chen Mengxi is also preparing to find him.

Only with the official background support can you make a fuss!

Otherwise, this kind of theme of playing edge balls will be banned directly.

...

Chen Mengxi said his thoughts and mentioned the invitation of Chen Kun, Zhao Buffett, Zhou Xun, Wu Jing, and Chen Liming a little hesitant...

"What's wrong? Just say something!"

“…Do you want to hire a Hong Kong actor?”

"It's not your own, 'The movies we produce must be our own people'!"

Chen Liming touched his nose embarrassedly: "...You read the report..."

"nonsense!"

“…But such a big investment, no Hong Kong stars…”

"The subject matter like "Painted Skin" is naturally insulated from the awards. It is impossible for the Academy Awards. Since you can't win the Academy Awards, there is no need to make a co-production film..."

"I'm worried that I can't attract investment!"

"You don't have to worry about this. I'll do it. Next time I'm interviewing, you'll say we're planning a big production with an investment of at least $20 million!"

“…Who should I find as a director?”

“…”

This made Chen Mengxi stump...
Chapter completed!
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