Chapter 527: Li Donglai's request
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Chapter 527 Li Donglai's request
Li Donglai, originally a scene assistant in Hengpiao, was spotted by a Hong Kong director by accident and started directing movies.
Over the past ten years, Li Donglai has gone from a small director to an international one step by step. He has directed no less than five international blockbusters, including a well-known high-grossing series.
It can be said that Li Donglai is definitely a well-deserved top three among Chinese directors.
If you count the directing ability of international commercial films, it is not too much to be called the number one Chinese.
For such a great Chinese director, Zhou An'an naturally has to maintain considerable respect.
The meeting place was chosen by Li Donglai. It was in the western restaurant on the fifth floor of Qianbao Hotel, with a view of the river from the window. Zhou Anan arrived ten minutes early.
However, the other party came earlier than him.
"Director Li, I'm sorry for being late and keeping you waiting."
Seeing the handsome middle-aged man drinking coffee in a leisurely manner, Zhou Anan walked over and made a confession with a smile.
Although there are still ten minutes before the agreed time, the attitude always makes the other party feel comfortable.
"Mr. Zhou is polite, I am the one who arrived early."
After shaking hands with the other party, Li Donglai, who knew the other party's information in advance, was very polite and would not neglect the other party because of his age.
Whether the other party holds a big entertainment company, or the other party has written those eye-catching scripts, Li Donglai attaches great importance to this meeting between the two.
"Did Director Li order anything?"
After sitting down, Zhou Anan asked with concern.
Regarding the first impression of this international director, Zhou Anan felt pretty good.
"not yet."
"Then let's order food first, and talk while eating."
"it is good."
The waiter was called, and the two simply ordered a few foods, and then they started to chat.
"How did Mr. Zhou come up with the amazing plot of "Edge of Tomorrow"?"
Speaking of movies, Li Donglai's eyes brightened obviously.
For directors, movies are the brightest colors in life.
"Actually, I came up with the idea after reading an online novel. At the beginning, I thought of a story about being reborn on a train. After I saw a South American science fiction film, I felt that adding the theme of alien invasion and defending the homeland could be more meaningful and more engaging."
Now that he has been given the title of screenwriter, Zhou An'an naturally wants to show off his talent and talk a little bit about the plot of a sci-fi movie about infinite rebirth.
Actually, many ideas of the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" are borrowed from the sci-fi movie "Source Code", but the box office and influence of the former are much larger.
Furthermore, the investment in "Source Code" is not very large, and it can't support the production of 200 million yuan. Relatively speaking, the scene of "Edge of Tomorrow" is much stronger, and the artistic conception of defending the country is better.
Zhou An'an must come back for the blown out ratio.
"Oh, that's another good subject"
Hearing Zhou Anan talk about the plot of "Source Code", Li Donglai was very interested and asked several questions in succession.
After that, the two even talked about the ideas of the two movies "The Martian" and "Space Passenger".
Unknowingly, the steak that came up was a little cold.
While traveling in the South China Sea, Zhou Anan wrote three scripts of sci-fi films in a row, and let the big director choose, which obviously aroused the other party's strong interest. This is exactly the result he wanted at the beginning.
It's a pity that "Inception" has some elements that don't fit China, and Zhou An'an can't remember the details clearly, so he temporarily passed it.
"Sorry. When it comes to good movies, I get a little excited and can't help myself."
Eating the cold steak, Li Donglai said sorry for the many questions he asked earlier.
"It's okay, I'll ask someone to serve another."
In front of this great international director, Zhou Anan bragged about a meal without any trace of pretentiousness. Zhou Anan also felt very relieved, and called the waiter to change two steaks.
"Mr. Zhou, I'm very interested in your company's three films. I just don't know if you can entrust me to direct these three films."
After chatting for so long, Li Donglai expressed his final request.
Originally, he insisted on meeting with the screenwriter of the film, so he intended to win the copyright or directing right of the three sci-fi films.
It's just that the screenwriter is a bit big, so Li Donglai decided to settle for the next best thing and wanted to direct these three films.
He knew that his request was a bit unreasonable. After all, if the other party agreed, he would have to spend four to six years to complete the production of the three films.
However, Li Donglai really likes these three movies, and feels that if he misses any one, he will regret his career as a director.
"Hahaha, these three movies were originally prepared for Director Li. If Director Li doesn't say anything, I'm afraid that the scripts of these three movies will be left in the warehouse."
After listening to the other party's request, Zhou Anan couldn't help but respond with a smile.
Originally, he just felt that he could not choose which movie, so he wrote all three movie scripts and let the other party choose freely.
Now that the other party has offered to direct all three films, Zhou An'an is naturally the best.
Besides Li Donglai, Zhou Anan was really worried about other people directing these three sci-fi movies with a lot of investment.
"That would be wonderful."
Seeing that the other party agreed, Li Donglai's worries were relieved, and he was very happy.
For a director, whether the producer will be a man is very important, and the movie script is also something that can be encountered but not sought after.
Having encountered a bottleneck in Hollywood, he urgently needs several masterpieces to announce the arrival of Li Donglai's era.
Let those with colored eyes see that Chinese people can also conquer audiences around the world.
"I don't know, which movie will Director Li plan to direct first?"
After confirming the cooperation intention, Zhou Anan became concerned about the production sequence of the other party.
He has a bias in his heart, but he must respect the ideas of great directors. After all, he is a layman who doesn't know anything about filming.
"I want to make "The Martian" first, and then have people make the movie about infinite rebirth to find the real murderer you just mentioned at the same time, in preparation for the follow-up "Edge of Tomorrow"."
After thinking about it, Li Donglai gave a rough plan.
"Yes, I wonder if Director Li has any other requests?"
After listening to the other party's reasons, Zhou An'an, who was more focused on "Edge of Tomorrow", nodded in agreement.
"In terms of shooting, I want to borrow Cameron's recent 3D shooting technology and make it into a 3D movie. Only in this way, the production funds may increase slightly. I think"
It is inevitable that the other party is not clear about 3D technology, so Li Donglai even boasted a little about this emerging technology.
"no problem."
Regarding this point, Zhou Anan unconditionally supports it.
Although there are not many 3D screens in China, Zhou Anan knows the general trend of the future.
When Cameron's epoch-making movie comes online two years later, a large number of 3D theaters will emerge in China, enough for the Chinese people to enjoy the elegance of 3D movies.
Ten years later, the top three box office rankings of theater movies will be dominated by 3D movies for a long time.
"Also, I want to acquire a special effects company in Hong Kong Island."
Didn't expect the other party to support his filming plan so easily, Li Donglai was a little embarrassed to say another request of his own.
(end of this chapter)
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Chapter 527 Li Donglai's request
Li Donglai, originally a scene assistant in Hengpiao, was spotted by a Hong Kong director by accident and started directing movies.
Over the past ten years, Li Donglai has gone from a small director to an international one step by step. He has directed no less than five international blockbusters, including a well-known high-grossing series.
It can be said that Li Donglai is definitely a well-deserved top three among Chinese directors.
If you count the directing ability of international commercial films, it is not too much to be called the number one Chinese.
For such a great Chinese director, Zhou An'an naturally has to maintain considerable respect.
The meeting place was chosen by Li Donglai. It was in the western restaurant on the fifth floor of Qianbao Hotel, with a view of the river from the window. Zhou Anan arrived ten minutes early.
However, the other party came earlier than him.
"Director Li, I'm sorry for being late and keeping you waiting."
Seeing the handsome middle-aged man drinking coffee in a leisurely manner, Zhou Anan walked over and made a confession with a smile.
Although there are still ten minutes before the agreed time, the attitude always makes the other party feel comfortable.
"Mr. Zhou is polite, I am the one who arrived early."
After shaking hands with the other party, Li Donglai, who knew the other party's information in advance, was very polite and would not neglect the other party because of his age.
Whether the other party holds a big entertainment company, or the other party has written those eye-catching scripts, Li Donglai attaches great importance to this meeting between the two.
"Did Director Li order anything?"
After sitting down, Zhou Anan asked with concern.
Regarding the first impression of this international director, Zhou Anan felt pretty good.
"not yet."
"Then let's order food first, and talk while eating."
"it is good."
The waiter was called, and the two simply ordered a few foods, and then they started to chat.
"How did Mr. Zhou come up with the amazing plot of "Edge of Tomorrow"?"
Speaking of movies, Li Donglai's eyes brightened obviously.
For directors, movies are the brightest colors in life.
"Actually, I came up with the idea after reading an online novel. At the beginning, I thought of a story about being reborn on a train. After I saw a South American science fiction film, I felt that adding the theme of alien invasion and defending the homeland could be more meaningful and more engaging."
Now that he has been given the title of screenwriter, Zhou An'an naturally wants to show off his talent and talk a little bit about the plot of a sci-fi movie about infinite rebirth.
Actually, many ideas of the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" are borrowed from the sci-fi movie "Source Code", but the box office and influence of the former are much larger.
Furthermore, the investment in "Source Code" is not very large, and it can't support the production of 200 million yuan. Relatively speaking, the scene of "Edge of Tomorrow" is much stronger, and the artistic conception of defending the country is better.
Zhou An'an must come back for the blown out ratio.
"Oh, that's another good subject"
Hearing Zhou Anan talk about the plot of "Source Code", Li Donglai was very interested and asked several questions in succession.
After that, the two even talked about the ideas of the two movies "The Martian" and "Space Passenger".
Unknowingly, the steak that came up was a little cold.
While traveling in the South China Sea, Zhou Anan wrote three scripts of sci-fi films in a row, and let the big director choose, which obviously aroused the other party's strong interest. This is exactly the result he wanted at the beginning.
It's a pity that "Inception" has some elements that don't fit China, and Zhou An'an can't remember the details clearly, so he temporarily passed it.
"Sorry. When it comes to good movies, I get a little excited and can't help myself."
Eating the cold steak, Li Donglai said sorry for the many questions he asked earlier.
"It's okay, I'll ask someone to serve another."
In front of this great international director, Zhou Anan bragged about a meal without any trace of pretentiousness. Zhou Anan also felt very relieved, and called the waiter to change two steaks.
"Mr. Zhou, I'm very interested in your company's three films. I just don't know if you can entrust me to direct these three films."
After chatting for so long, Li Donglai expressed his final request.
Originally, he insisted on meeting with the screenwriter of the film, so he intended to win the copyright or directing right of the three sci-fi films.
It's just that the screenwriter is a bit big, so Li Donglai decided to settle for the next best thing and wanted to direct these three films.
He knew that his request was a bit unreasonable. After all, if the other party agreed, he would have to spend four to six years to complete the production of the three films.
However, Li Donglai really likes these three movies, and feels that if he misses any one, he will regret his career as a director.
"Hahaha, these three movies were originally prepared for Director Li. If Director Li doesn't say anything, I'm afraid that the scripts of these three movies will be left in the warehouse."
After listening to the other party's request, Zhou Anan couldn't help but respond with a smile.
Originally, he just felt that he could not choose which movie, so he wrote all three movie scripts and let the other party choose freely.
Now that the other party has offered to direct all three films, Zhou An'an is naturally the best.
Besides Li Donglai, Zhou Anan was really worried about other people directing these three sci-fi movies with a lot of investment.
"That would be wonderful."
Seeing that the other party agreed, Li Donglai's worries were relieved, and he was very happy.
For a director, whether the producer will be a man is very important, and the movie script is also something that can be encountered but not sought after.
Having encountered a bottleneck in Hollywood, he urgently needs several masterpieces to announce the arrival of Li Donglai's era.
Let those with colored eyes see that Chinese people can also conquer audiences around the world.
"I don't know, which movie will Director Li plan to direct first?"
After confirming the cooperation intention, Zhou Anan became concerned about the production sequence of the other party.
He has a bias in his heart, but he must respect the ideas of great directors. After all, he is a layman who doesn't know anything about filming.
"I want to make "The Martian" first, and then have people make the movie about infinite rebirth to find the real murderer you just mentioned at the same time, in preparation for the follow-up "Edge of Tomorrow"."
After thinking about it, Li Donglai gave a rough plan.
"Yes, I wonder if Director Li has any other requests?"
After listening to the other party's reasons, Zhou An'an, who was more focused on "Edge of Tomorrow", nodded in agreement.
"In terms of shooting, I want to borrow Cameron's recent 3D shooting technology and make it into a 3D movie. Only in this way, the production funds may increase slightly. I think"
It is inevitable that the other party is not clear about 3D technology, so Li Donglai even boasted a little about this emerging technology.
"no problem."
Regarding this point, Zhou Anan unconditionally supports it.
Although there are not many 3D screens in China, Zhou Anan knows the general trend of the future.
When Cameron's epoch-making movie comes online two years later, a large number of 3D theaters will emerge in China, enough for the Chinese people to enjoy the elegance of 3D movies.
Ten years later, the top three box office rankings of theater movies will be dominated by 3D movies for a long time.
"Also, I want to acquire a special effects company in Hong Kong Island."
Didn't expect the other party to support his filming plan so easily, Li Donglai was a little embarrassed to say another request of his own.
(end of this chapter)
Chapter 527 Li Donglai's requestLi Donglai, originally a scene assistant in Hengpiao, was spotted by a Hong Kong director by accident and started directing movies.Over the past ten years, Li Donglai has gone from a small director to an international one step by step. He has directed no less than five international blockbusters, including a well-known high-grossing series. It can be said that Li Donglai is definitely a well-deserved top three among Chinese directors.If you count the directing ability of international commercial films, it is not too much to be called the number one Chinese. For such a great Chinese director, Zhou An'an naturally has to maintain considerable respect.The meeting place was chosen by Li Donglai. It was in the western restaurant on the fifth floor of Qianbao Hotel, with a view of the river from the window. Zhou Anan arrived ten minutes early.However, the other party came earlier than him. "Director Li, I'm sorry for being late and keeping you waiting."Seeing the handsome middle-aged man drinking coffee in a leisurely manner, Zhou Anan walked over and made a confession with a smile.Although there are still ten minutes before the agreed time, the attitude always makes the other party feel comfortable. "Mr. Zhou is polite, I am the one who arrived early." After shaking hands with the other party, Li Donglai, who knew the other party's information in advance, was very polite and would not neglect the other party because of his age.Whether the other party holds a big entertainment company, or the other party has written those eye-catching scripts, Li Donglai attaches great importance to this meeting between the two. "Did Director Li order anything?" After sitting down, Zhou Anan asked with concern. Regarding the first impression of this international director, Zhou Anan felt pretty good. "not yet." "Then let's order food first, and talk while eating." "it is good."The waiter was called, and the two simply ordered a few foods, and then they started to chat. "How did Mr. Zhou come up with the amazing plot of "Edge of Tomorrow"?"Speaking of movies, Li Donglai's eyes brightened obviously.For directors, movies are the brightest colors in life."Actually, I came up with the idea after reading an online novel. At the beginning, I thought of a story about being reborn on a train. After I saw a South American science fiction film, I felt that adding the theme of alien invasion and defending the homeland could be more meaningful and more engaging."Now that he has been given the title of screenwriter, Zhou An'an naturally wants to show off his talent and talk a little bit about the plot of a sci-fi movie about infinite rebirth.Actually, many ideas of the movie "Edge of Tomorrow" are borrowed from the sci-fi movie "Source Code", but the box office and influence of the former are much larger.Furthermore, the investment in "Source Code" is not very large, and it can't support the production of 200 million yuan. Relatively speaking, the scene of "Edge of Tomorrow" is much stronger, and the artistic conception of defending the country is better. Zhou An'an must come back for the blown out ratio. "Oh, that's another good subject"Hearing Zhou Anan talk about the plot of "Source Code", Li Donglai was very interested and asked several questions in succession.After that, the two even talked about the ideas of the two movies "The Martian" and "Space Passenger".Unknowingly, the steak that came up was a little cold.While traveling in the South China Sea, Zhou Anan wrote three scripts of sci-fi films in a row, and let the big director choose, which obviously aroused the other party's strong interest. This is exactly the result he wanted at the beginning.It's a pity that "Inception" has some elements that don't fit China, and Zhou An'an can't remember the details clearly, so he temporarily passed it. "Sorry. When it comes to good movies, I get a little excited and can't help myself."Eating the cold steak, Li Donglai said sorry for the many questions he asked earlier. "It's okay, I'll ask someone to serve another." In front of this great international director, Zhou Anan bragged about a meal without any trace of pretentiousness. Zhou Anan also felt very relieved, and called the waiter to change two steaks. "Mr. Zhou, I'm very interested in your company's three films. I just don't know if you can entrust me to direct these three films."After chatting for so long, Li Donglai expressed his final request.Originally, he insisted on meeting with the screenwriter of the film, so he intended to win the copyright or directing right of the three sci-fi films. It's just that the screenwriter is a bit big, so Li Donglai decided to settle for the next best thing and wanted to direct these three films.He knew that his request was a bit unreasonable. After all, if the other party agreed, he would have to spend four to six years to complete the production of the three films.However, Li Donglai really likes these three movies, and feels that if he misses any one, he will regret his career as a director. "Hahaha, these three movies were originally prepared for Director Li. If Director Li doesn't say anything, I'm afraid that the scripts of these three movies will be left in the warehouse."After listening to the other party's request, Zhou Anan couldn't help but respond with a smile.Originally, he just felt that he could not choose which movie, so he wrote all three movie scripts and let the other party choose freely. Now that the other party has offered to direct all three films, Zhou An'an is naturally the best.Besides Li Donglai, Zhou Anan was really worried about other people directing these three sci-fi movies with a lot of investment. "That would be wonderful."Seeing that the other party agreed, Li Donglai's worries were relieved, and he was very happy.For a director, whether the producer will be a man is very important, and the movie script is also something that can be encountered but not sought after. Having encountered a bottleneck in Hollywood, he urgently needs several masterpieces to announce the arrival of Li Donglai's era.Let those with colored eyes see that Chinese people can also conquer audiences around the world. "I don't know, which movie will Director Li plan to direct first?"After confirming the cooperation intention, Zhou Anan became concerned about the production sequence of the other party.He has a bias in his heart, but he must respect the ideas of great directors. After all, he is a layman who doesn't know anything about filming. "I want to make "The Martian" first, and then have people make the movie about infinite rebirth to find the real murderer you just mentioned at the same time, in preparation for the follow-up "Edge of Tomorrow"." After thinking about it, Li Donglai gave a rough plan. "Yes, I wonder if Director Li has any other requests?"After listening to the other party's reasons, Zhou An'an, who was more focused on "Edge of Tomorrow", nodded in agreement. "In terms of shooting, I want to borrow Cameron's recent 3D shooting technology and make it into a 3D movie. Only in this way, the production funds may increase slightly. I think" It is inevitable that the other party is not clear about 3D technology, so Li Donglai even boasted a little about this emerging technology. "no problem." Regarding this point, Zhou Anan unconditionally supports it.Although there are not many 3D screens in China, Zhou Anan knows the general trend of the future. When Cameron's epoch-making movie comes online two years later, a large number of 3D theaters will emerge in China, enough for the Chinese people to enjoy the elegance of 3D movies.Ten years later, the top three box office rankings of theater movies will be dominated by 3D movies for a long time. "Also, I want to acquire a special effects company in Hong Kong Island." Didn't expect the other party to support his filming plan so easily, Li Donglai was a little embarrassed to say another request of his own.end of this chapter
