Chapter 240 Little Leo is no match for Little Leo
After returning to the company, Li Chen called Wu Bin.
Except for "Inception", the other three scripts have been submitted for review.
Li Chen estimated that there shouldn't be any problem in passing the review.
Even if there is a problem, at most "The Lost Tomb" will have some troubles.
If all else fails, we can only collaborate with Andy Lau's Ying Yi Entertainment to produce it in Hong Kong.
When Wu Bin came in, Li Chen had nothing else to say.
"You are the one who will shoot The Lost Tomb, Director Wu."
Wu Bing immediately became interested: "I have never filmed this kind of subject matter before. Director Li, you have to support me from behind."
Li Chen nodded: "Don't worry, I, as a producer, won't be lazy."
"This type of film is actually not as difficult as imagined. Behind the green screen, it all depends on the special effects."
Wu Bin thought about it and agreed.
Li Chen added, "Let Yang Siwei try her hand at Love Is Not Blind. You can check it for her. After all, she is also a top student in the directing department of Media Central."
Wu Bin said with a smile: "Siwei was also a little eager to try when he heard that she was the director."
"You prepare yourself. Once you pass the review, we will announce the role requirements and start casting."
"Okay, Director Li."
Wu Bin returned to his office, looked at the several missed calls on his phone, and did not return them.
Tong Dawei, Lu Yi and Jiang Shuying became acquainted with him because of "Chinese Partners".
But he had no role to play in several of the company's plays this year, let alone influence the casting.
The main characters are basically already decided.
"33 Days of Broken Love" is starring Zhu Yawen and Tang Yan.
The female lead of "The Lost Tomb" is most likely to be Yifei, and director Li doesn't seem to want to choose the male lead from the company.
As for "Passengers", the male and female protagonists have not yet been decided, but Jiang Shuying can be invited to audition.
In the Sino-US co-production film, the role of the tycoon has not been determined.
The other two roles have been confirmed as Yifei (Dream Builder Adrian) and Deng Chao (Sentinel Arthur).
After finishing his business with Wu Bin, Li Chen took out several singles he had written for Miss Liu and selected them again.
Finally, I chose "A Sky Full of Stars Is Not As Good As You", went home, and showed it to Miss Liu.
Just by looking at the song title and lyrics, Miss Liu fell in love with it.
A pair of beautiful eyes looked at Li Chen affectionately without saying a word.
Li Chen stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her eyes and said with a smile: "Princess Sissi, although I know I am handsome, I would feel embarrassed if you stare at me like this."
Miss Liu burst out laughing, hit Li Chen and said coquettishly: "Hateful!"
I just feel that her boyfriend is romantic to the core.
Even writing a song can sound like a confession.
Li Chen laughed and held her in his arms: "Record it in a week. I want April to be your exclusive month. Not only the film industry is yours, but also the music industry."
Miss Liu looked up, her heart filled with tenderness. She put her arms around Li Chen's neck and gave him a kiss.
The music sheet fell, the clothes fell off, and the two fell on the soft big bed together like dancing waltz.
With the sample of "The Wind Rises", Warner Music completed the arrangement and recording for Liu Yifei in less than a week.
Liu Yifei took off her headphones and walked out of the recording studio.
The Warner Music staff took the initiative to greet him and said with a smile, "Yifei, with Director Li's outstanding performance, the composers at Warner Music are a little inferior to those at other music studios."
"Director Li doesn't make movies, but his spectral music is undoubtedly a master."
"Once your single hits the charts, with your popularity and the melody of Director Li's song 'A Sky Full of Stars Can't Match You', Zhang Xinzhe's 'Escape' will probably have a chance to survive."
Liu Yifei blushed and smiled slightly, "It's not as exaggerated as you say."
"I'm just a newcomer. I didn't know that Zhang Xinzhe would release a new album in April. I hope it will do well."
She also just found out that Zhang Xinzhe's new album will be released in April, and it will be on the same day as the premiere of "The Forbidden Kingdom". After returning home, Liu Yifei told Li Chen about it, and Li Chen laughed: "What's the big deal? You are a newcomer. Even if you lose, it's not shameful. He is Zhang Xinzhe."
Although Li Chen said so, Liu Yifei was still nervous. She knew herself well enough to know that she was a world away from Zhang Xinzhe in terms of singing skills.
Sina Entertainment News
"After Sun Li officially announced her entry into the music industry, her first single "Little Dream" will be released on the 27th of this month."
"Liu Yifei also announced through her blog that she will enter the music industry, and her first single has already been recorded by Warner."
"The head of Warner Music revealed that the single is called "A Sky Full of Stars Is Not as Good as You", which was composed by Li Chen himself and recorded by Warner. The single will premiere on April 1st."
As soon as the news came out, Liu Yifei's fans cheered. They thought that Liu Yifei's first single would have to wait until "Draw the Bow" was released, so how come it was released ahead of schedule?
"Leo composed a song, the title is too obvious, and it's only half a month before April 1st, is it a lie? Releasing a single on April Fool's Day makes me feel uneasy."
"Tao Zhe just announced his entry into the film industry, and Sun Li and Liu Yifei announced their entry into the music industry. It turns out that amphibious landing is not as good as triple-area development."
"I watched some in April. It was a visual and auditory feast. The immortal "The Forbidden Kingdom" and "A Sky Full of Stars Is Not As Good As You" were all great."
Deng Chao also called Liu Yifei.
"Yifei, I'm having a hard time. On one side is my boss, and on the other is my wife. I'm like Zhu Bajie looking in the mirror, neither of us is human."
"Lili asked Taiwan's gold medal producer Yin Wenqi to compose the music for her single, but when she thought of Director Li's two songs, "Those Years" and "The Wind Rises," Lili lost her confidence."
"In the end, all the anger was taken out on me."
Liu Yifei smiled happily and said, "I don't believe it. Yin Wenqi has composed music for so many superstars. My little Leo can't compare to him."
The issue is also being discussed in Rongchen Pictures’ Q group.
"Ah, when can I release a single? I'm so envious of Sister Xun and Xixi."
"Hey, Mimi, don't be envious. I'll show you two ways."
"Which two?"
"Didn't Director Li say that when there's a bear or a lion like Brother Xun, then we'll talk about the single."
"Isn't this nonsense? If I had one, would I need you to tell me? What about the other one?"
"Another way is to go and ask Sissi to see if she can tolerate you. It's not like there's no precedent for Ehuang and Nvying."
"Little pig, can you get out of here? Are you targeting your sister? Let me tell you, you are not my type!"
At the end of the month, Li Chen and Liu Yifei, mother and daughter, flew to Los Angeles together.
When we arrived in Los Angeles, Tim came to pick us up at the airport.
A group of bodyguards escorted the three people into the extended Lincoln.
"Boss, Nolan has already reached an agreement with Leon. Although Leon has reduced his salary, he still wants a 15% share of the box office."
"Nolan can't make up his mind, let me ask you."
Liu Yifei and her daughter were both amazed by what they heard.
Li Chen was not surprised, as Leo had received 2000 million US dollars in salary after Titanic.
In Hollywood, there are not many people in the $2000 million salary club.
Just because you win an Oscar doesn’t mean you can get paid $2000 million.
This requires market certification.
"Well, tell Nolan that you can share the box office profits, but the upper limit plus the film salary cannot exceed 4500 million US dollars. This is our trump card. Let him talk to Leon."
Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but interrupt: "4500 million US dollars?"
Liu Yifei held her mother's arm and said with a smile: "Little Leo met Little Leo and was crushed in all aspects."
Li Chen's face turned red and he said defensively: "I'm a director, how can I compete with an actor!"
Tim laughed: "Boss lady, Leon's salary is high. Compared with height and wealth, he will be thrown to the other side of the ocean by the boss."
(End of this chapter)