Entering the entertainment industry? start making movies
Under the guidance of the secretary, a foreigner in a suit and tie was brought in.
“Hello, Mr. Li!”
This was a slightly older but still energetic voice.
“Hello!”
Li Shanshan raised his head and looked at the foreigner carefully.
He is in his fifties, wearing a pair of black glasses, a suit and leather shoes, and looks very stylish.
After looking carefully, Li Shanshan suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu.
“Mr. Li, this is my business card.”
The foreigner handed the business card over, and then continued: “I came to China specifically this time to discuss the film adaptation with you. I hope you can give me some time.”
After taking the business card, Li Xianxuan glanced at it casually.
“Huh?”
He was slightly startled when he saw the name. No wonder he looked familiar. He turned out to be a famous person.
The origin of this foreigner is not simple. He is the great Hollywood director Steven Spielberg.
He has directed many outstanding works, including “Jaws”, “ET”, “Jurassic Park”, “Saving Private Ryan”, etc.
“Mr. Spielberg, are you coming to China this time to make a movie with me?” ”
That’s right.”
Spielberg said, “Mr. Li, I know you are a very successful entrepreneur, but in the movie I am professional in this field, and I came here just to make this excellent game “Pangu” into a movie!”
As expected, foreigners’ communication methods are more direct.
After Li Shanshan knew the other party’s intention, he couldn’t help but fell into deep thought.
If you want to ask who are the outstanding directors in Hollywood today? A lot of people can name a bunch of names.
But if you want to ask which director is the No. 1, then this person must be Spielberg.
He has broken world records three times and won two Oscars for Best Director.
He also personally founded “DreamWorks”, which was once the highest quality film production company in the Hollywood film industry, with countless master-level disciples.
It can be said that all commercial directors in Hollywood are imitating him.
“Mr. Li, I know you have always been a busy person, so I will tell you straight to the point.”
The two sat down facing each other, and Li Shanshan said politely: “Okay, please tell me if you have anything to say.” ”
I am As a director, I know recently that your game “Pangu” is very popular around the world, so I would like to take this opportunity to combine the game with Chinese mythology and adapt it into a movie.” Spielberg said
slowly : “To be honest, I have never seen such a myth before. It is really fascinating!”
Li Shanshan was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: “Mr. Spielberg, I appreciate your kindness, but To be honest, I’m already preparing to set up my own entertainment company, so I can’t cooperate with you.”
“Why?”
Upon hearing this, Spielberg said anxiously: “I will make this movie, it will not affect Are you setting up a company?”
Li Shanshan smiled slightly and continued: “I know you are a very good director, and you also want to restore the Chinese myth to the screen, right?” “That’s right!
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Spielber Ge nodded.
“I respect your dedication to art very much, and I also believe that if you make this movie, it will definitely be a successful commercial film.” Listening to Li Shanshan’s
words, Spielberg seemed to feel that this Things have turned around, and it seems like it’s not as bad as I thought.
“Isn’t this right? Mr. Li, if you leave this film to me, I will definitely complete the task well, and I will also be able to guarantee the box office for the later profits.” Li Shanshan could see from the other party that he was extremely eager to make this film
. movie, but despite this, he still refused.
“Here’s the problem. You should also know that there is a big difference between Chinese culture and American culture. I’m not questioning your professionalism, but I prefer that movies about Chinese mythology be made by Chinese people. ”
Although he was in front of a major international director, Li Shanshan still refused outright. The most important thing was the cultural differences between the two countries.
“Why is this? We can use the best actors and the best special effects. Although I am a foreigner, it does not affect me from making this movie.” Spielberg does not give up. In fact,
with his current With his status in the world, many people want to make movies with him.
But for him, this “Pangu” game brought him a lot of inspiration, and he wanted to try a new style.
“Mr. Li, even if you feel that the cultures of the United States and China are very different, there is no need to reject my kindness. After all, it is always good to have more choices.” After hearing this, Li Shanshan smiled helplessly
. Laugh, this old man is really persistent!
“Mr. Spielberg, I actually have another idea.”
Li Shanshan paused, and then said slowly: “I’m going to make a prison TV series. The plot is probably…”
He directly said The plot of the first season of “Prison Break” was briefly mentioned. After that, Spielberg was completely immersed in the plot.
This TV series was Li Shanshan’s favorite rice drama back then, and he had long planned to find someone to film it.
Although the director of the original work is not an ordinary person, he obviously cannot match Spielberg in terms of qualifications and abilities.
“I wonder if I can invite you to be the director?”
Spielberg was slightly taken aback. Although he was very interested in this drama, but…
“Mr. Li, you must know that I make movies. No TV series.”
In Hollywood, movies are always the mainstream, while TV series are only second-rate, and their status and influence cannot be compared with movies.
Li Shanshan naturally knew what the other party was thinking, so he quickly explained: “I know, but I hope to use movie techniques to make TV series. I hope to make an enduring classic.” Spielberg’s eyes lit up
. , he has never been a dogmatic person and always likes to accept different challenges.
“Mr. Li, if you have the script, you can give it to me to take a look. I think it’s a good idea to give it a try.” ”
No problem, I’ll give you the script as soon as possible.”
Li Shanshan smiled slightly, and then continued: “I hope we can have a happy co-housing in the future!”
“Okay, happy cooperation!”
Although this trip to China was regrettable for Spielberg, it was not without gains.
Before he left, he added: “If the movie “Pangu” needs my help during the filming or post-production, then I will definitely be responsible!” “Okay, I will remember what you said.
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Li Shanshan nodded to express his gratitude. He knew that if Spielberg was allowed to make a Chinese Mythology movie, the box office would be guaranteed, but he still had his own persistence.
As he just said, there are huge cultural differences between the two countries.
If we really let the other party make this movie, then it is very likely that these things will be made in the United States, without even a trace of Chinese charm.
Li Shanshan will naturally not tolerate such a thing happening. Next, he will contact the best domestic director and start preparing for the filming of the “Pangu” movie!
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