Chapter 580

Li Rengang, who is it?

In 1979, he went to Canada to study communication science and minor in visual art. In 83, he returned to Hong Kong to work as an assistant director at ATV at that time. At the beginning, he worked as a TV drama. After years of accumulation, he finally began to direct films in 1994, including 94 one armed knife, Li Lianjie's version of black man, starring Zhang Guorong's fairy tale of stars and moon, and ah Hu starring Liu Dehua From 2001 to 2002, he was invited by the American film company to shoot the hairy tale in France. The action film Raptor released by Warner worldwide in 2005 is considered to be the breakthrough of that year and the dragon of the Three Kingdoms in 2008. This film includes not only Andy Lau but also Hong Jinbao.

These are all the information Lu Yang can find on the Internet. In the original time and space, his works also include royal guards and Hongmen banquet. If Lu Yang can be reborn two years later, he will know that the heavenly lion starring Cheng Long is also directed by him.

There is absolutely no problem for such a film and television industry elder to call a big director.

Although Lu Yang feels that he is not as famous as Zhang Yimou and Du Qifeng, he can definitely be regarded as a powerful director.

After finding li Rengang's past qualifications on the Internet, Lu Yang felt much colder and thought that Wang Lin had little hope of success.

This is a great director who no longer needs to prove his strength. It should not be difficult to get enough investment in his new film with the script of royal guards.

Unexpectedly, the good news came much earlier than Lu Yang expected.

It was only two days after Lu Yang told Wang Lin on the phone to inquire whether Li Rengang had a script recently and what the name of the script was. Wang Lin called Lu Yang and said: Li Rengang did have a movie script called royal guards recently. I also heard that Li Rengang was making investments everywhere recently. At present, there is no news about this in the outside world, but in the film and television industry, But it's not mysterious. Wang Lin sent someone to inquire and found out.

When he received the call, it was around 1 p.m. Lu Yang was writing the script of you from the stars. He had a computer, a small purple sand teapot, tea, a stack of newly bought draft paper and a pencil. Lu Yang was writing the story outline of the play with a pencil on the manuscript paper.

The weather outside is very red. In such an afternoon, it is a pleasure for Lu Yang to concentrate on his own work indoors quietly.

After receiving Wang Lin's call and learning the good news, Lu Yang chuckled. Wang Lin asked him what he was laughing at? Lu Yang said to him over the phone: "contact Li Rengang quickly, immediately and as soon as possible! Express our interest in the script. He is making investments everywhere at this time. I think... If we give him money, he should be interested?"

At the other end of the phone, Wang Lin heard that he was silent for a moment, and then asked his doubts: "Wenda! Two days ago, you asked me to ask if Li Rengang has a script recently. I checked his information on the Internet. Well, I admit that the director's qualifications are really awesome. I didn't know him before. I'm ignorant! I've seen several of his films, but... Wenda! No director's new films will make money. The Li Rengang information is awesome! But he You just know the name of the script called "Royal Guards" and haven't seen it. Is it a little hasty to want to invest in this film? Shall we ask him to send us a copy of the script and let's see the script first? "

Lu Yang put his mobile phone to his ear, smiled and walked to the balcony. The warm sunshine from the landing glass window of the balcony sprinkled on his face. Lu Yang was very comfortable. Lu Yang narrowed his eyes comfortably and looked at the prosperous Shanghai outside the glass window. Wang Lin said on the phone that he wanted to see the script of royal guards first. Lu Yang refused without thinking about it.

"No! Linzi! I believe the film will be successful. At this time, we can't waste even one day. Once Li Rengang has enough investment, we can't squeeze in when we want to invest! Even if he hasn't enough investment for a while, during the period of hesitation, there may be one more investor who will reduce our investment proportion! Contact him immediately! If you are really worried, you can invest less this time, or I don't mind if you don't invest, but I must invest! Lin Zi, do you understand what I mean? "

At the other end of the phone, Wang Lin was still puzzled. He didn't know where Lu Yang's strong confidence came from. Had he read the script of royal guards in advance?

However, two days ago, he asked me to inquire whether Li Rengang had a script recently and what the name of the script was.

He was puzzled, but Lu Yang said this. Although Wang Lin felt very strange, he agreed on the phone.

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On Lu Yang's residence and balcony, he narrowed his eyes and bathed in the warm sun. Lu Yang put down his mobile phone and smiled brightly at the corners of his mouth. He could be heard whispering to himself: "Li Rengang... Royal guards... Come to the bowl!"

In a word, Lu Yang stretched himself comfortably, turned back to his study and continued to write the script of you from the stars.

The rustle of pencils on the manuscript paper sounded again in the study on this sunny afternoon.

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The ugly forest film company of Lu Yang and Wang Lin is not large, but after the production of three films and a TV play, the company naturally has some employees. For example, those who came from Wang Lin's signboard to sell the first round broadcasting rights of men's gang to major satellite TV belong to the employees of ugly forest film company.

Lu Yang asked Wang Lin to contact Li Rengang immediately on the phone, but Wang Lin couldn't do it, because he only asked people to inquire whether Li Rengang has a script at present, and if there is a script, what is the name of the script.

As for Li Rengang's contact information, he didn't give orders, so no one took the initiative to inquire. He searched on the Internet, and there was no personal contact information about Li Rengang on the Internet.

Therefore, before executing Lu Yang's orders, Wang Lin can only let the following people find Li Rengang's contact information as soon as possible. If they can find the other party's telephone number, it is the best.

After the order was passed down, Wang Lin felt a move in his heart and thought of a great director he could contact himself - Yuan Yu.

Yuan Yu is the number one martial arts director in Hong Kong. He also has the title of a famous director. He and Li Rengang are people in the Hong Kong director circle. He should have Li Rengang's contact information.

Moreover, if yuan Chen can't get in touch with Li Rengang, Wang Lin still has several candidates in his mind, that is, Zhao Wenzhuo, Xiong Xinxin, Luo Tan, Chen GUANCHEN, Liang Xiaolong and others starring in the attack of dragons and snakes.

Most of these people are veteran in the Hong Kong Film and television industry. Wang Lin believes that there is no reason why none of them has Li Rengang's contact information.

When he thought of it, Wang Lin immediately took out his mobile phone and called Yuan Yu.

Facts have proved that his mind is very correct. When Wang Lin mentioned it on the phone, Yuan Yu smiled brightly and said, "you want a gang's contact information? Ha ha! It's simple! I'll send you his private mobile phone number right away!"

After giving Wang Lin a reassurance, Yuan Zhen said curiously, "President Wang, what do you want to do with a gang's contact information? Do you want to ask a gang to help you make a new film? I'm kind to remind you that a gang is investing in a book recently. I'm afraid I don't have time to help you direct a new film!"

From Yuan Yu's Frank words, Wang Lin can feel Yuan Da's heart. He obviously did not have any dissatisfaction because Wang Lin asked Li Rengang for a new film.

In terms of character, this is the magnanimity of director Yuan Da. On the other hand, director Yuan Da is not young. He has earned enough money in his life and doesn't care much about his chances of directing more or less films. Secondly, with his fame in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China, he can't lack job opportunities, even if no one asks him to direct at the moment, He will also be asked to be a martial arts instructor.

The latter point is probably the most important reason.

There was a misunderstanding when he saw Yuan Yu. Although he didn't hear the unyielding emotion from his voice on the phone, Wang Lin immediately explained that he didn't ask director Li to make a film this time. He and Lu Yang also knew that director Li was recently investing in a film. What he and Lu Yang wanted was to participate in the investment of that film.

Wang Lin's explanation, I don't know whether director Yuan Da wrote or not. Anyway, within a minute of the end of the phone call, Wang Lin received a mobile phone number from him.

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Sometimes things really happen!

Li Rengang's qualifications are indeed box office, but his play royal guards tells a martial arts story that took place in the Ming Dynasty.

Before the film is shot, investors can't be sure whether the film is a good work or a bad film. Not everyone has such an "advanced" vision as Lu Yang.

Traditional martial arts films have long declined in the 21st century, even if the script of royal guards is very good! But do major film companies lack good screenplays?

Many people think that film companies often make bad films because they don't have good scripts!

Of course not!

There are more than one billion Chinese. So many people who write Chinese characters can't write a few good books? What film companies really lack is a director who can show a good book perfectly!

The script of royal guards is good, and Li Rengang has deep qualifications. It is reasonable to say that he wants to invest, and some film companies are willing to invest.

But the bad thing is that the production budget proposed by Li Rengang is too high!

How high?

More than 100 million!

With more than 100 million yuan to shoot an ancient costume martial arts film, even if the script quality of royal guards is good and Li Rengang's directing skills are also good, people still don't feel much confidence.

Since the birth of the film, there have not been many films that are popular but not popular in which year?

In other words, many times, even if the film is of high quality, fans may not buy it! The reason is often the selection and type of films.

This is like the online literary circle. There are many games, science fiction, military, and even history and supernatural. There must be some high-quality works, but due to the theme, most readers won't see it at first sight, and a few readers will see it. What can they do even if they like it and support it again?

The popularity of a novel can not be supported by the strong support of one or two hundred readers. Similarly, a film can not be promoted by a few fans at the box office.

"Royal Guards" has a production budget of more than 100 million, and how many Chinese films of all types released these days can make more than 100 million at the box office every year? Besides, it's a martial arts film

Recently, Li Rengang has been personally running major film companies and even other companies unrelated to the film business, such as the president and general manager of XX group. At the same time, he is also mobilizing his personal strength in the circle and asking someone to help contact foreign companies.

Coincidentally... In recent days, he has been in Shanghai to discuss investment with Shanghai Film Group.

Shanghai Film Group, you can know from its name that this group has strong capital. In fact, this group is Li Rengang's main target. As long as the group can be persuaded to invest in royal guards, not only will a large part of the more than 100 million investment in royal guards be settled, but also other investors can be better persuaded by the gimmick of Shanghai Film Group's investment in royal guards.

The big group really has great courage. Unlike the heads of some companies contacted by Li Rengang before, after listening to the total investment of hundreds of millions, they immediately withdrew. Shanghai Film Group is interested in investing in royal guards.

The fly in the ointment is that Shanghai Film Group has not decided whether to invest or not, and if it wants to invest, how much is appropriate.

At about two o'clock in the afternoon, Li Rengang just came out of the gate of Shanghai Film Group, sighed with disappointment, shook his head and walked to the car rented by his assistant in Shanghai. From his disappointed look, we can imagine the results of his efforts today.

With disappointment, he opened the door and just sat in the car, the mobile phone in Li Rengang's bag rang.

Did the other party change his mind?

Li Rengang was so happy that he quickly opened his handbag and turned out his mobile phone. As a result, what he saw on the mobile phone screen was a strange number, which disappointed Li Rengang. Fortunately, the owner of the number was Shanghai, which made Li Rengang have some illusions, Thought: is it the phone call of some other leader of Shanghai Film Group?

"Hello? Hello! This is Li Rengang. Who are you?"

When the phone was connected, Li Rengang asked politely.

A completely strange young man's voice came over the phone. The first sentence was: "Hello, director Li! I'm Wang Lin from Chou Lin film company! I heard that director Li recently had a script called royal guards? President Lu of Chou Lin film company is very interested in this script. I don't know where director Li is now? Do you have any intention of cooperation?"

Ugly forest films?

Li Rengang recited the name of the film company in his heart. His eyes were very confused. Just as Wang Lin was strange to his name before, Li Rengang was also strange to the name of Chou Lin film company. It was the first time I heard it.

Wang Lin thinks that he and Lu Yang's Chou Lin film company are already famous in China. In fact, he really wants more! Perhaps the name of Chou Lin film company is already famous in the online literary circle because of Lu Yang, but in the film and television circle, its reputation is not as big as he thought.

If it was in the past, maybe Li Rengang was not interested in taking care of this unknown small company, but who bothered him about his recent investment in royal guards!

Just a moment ago, he got the disappointing news from Shanghai Film Group. After hesitating, Li Rengang pressed his disappointment and asked: "Oh... Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm in Shanghai now. I just saw that your mobile phone shows that your location is also Shanghai. Is your company also in Shanghai? If so, I think we can meet at any time!"

"Are you in Shanghai now?"

On the phone, Wang Lin was surprised. He felt it was too coincidental. It was incredible that a Hong Kong director called him. He was in the mainland. He happened to be in Shanghai. Has Wenda contacted him and waited here?

This is the first thought in Wang Lin's mind.

Of course, our fans all know that this child thinks too much this time! It's really just a coincidence!

After Li Rengang's reconfirmation, Wang Lin immediately said, "yes, yes! Our Chou Lin film company is in Shanghai, and President Lu and I have been in Shanghai recently. Do you think that's ok? I'll immediately call President Lu to ask when our company will be available these two days, and then confirm the appointment time with director Li. Do you think it's OK, director Li?"

Li Rengang: "OK! OK! Absolutely! It should be! President Lu of your company must be busy at ordinary times! I'm also in Shanghai recently. You can set a time and let me know!"

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Is Lu Yang really managing everything recently?

If Lu Yang hears this sentence, he will probably think: no! Brother, there is no woman around him in the recent emotional crisis, let alone the legendary Li Wanji

Lu Yang, who continued to write the script outline of you from the stars in his study, was surprised to find that he received a call from Wang Lin again less than an hour later.

However, after listening to Wang Lin's meaning on the phone, his eyes lit up immediately, and the smile at the corners of his mouth was in full bloom like flowers.

Sure enough, if you are frustrated in love, you will be proud of your career, and if you are proud of your career, you will be frustrated in love!

It's a great honor for Lu Yang to use himself to verify this truth again.

When will I have time to see Li Rengang?

Right away, of course!

Lu Yang understood this truth long ago. I still remember that before his rebirth, in addition to his first work published in Taiwan Bay, he had another chance to almost publish it. Unfortunately, it took too long to communicate with the publishing house in Taiwan. For more than a week, the editor of the Publishing House asked Lu Yang to revise his manuscript again and again, I was very interested, but more than a week later, I was inexplicably yellow.

reason?

The reason is fucking! The leader of the publishing house suddenly ordered that the following works of killing Xiang would not be collected in the near future. Lu Yang's greatest understanding of that event was that he had a long dream at night!

Many things that could have been done well may have all kinds of accidents if they are delayed for a long time.

Lu Yang doesn't want to have many good opportunities to invest in royal guards.