Chapter 902 Chapter 202: Mystery Revealed!

It was just dark in Los Angeles when the plane landed.

Li Qian and his group of five walked out of the passage in a low-key manner. Li Qian even put on sunglasses.

Sun Meimei came to pick up the plane with a bodyguard, and when she got out of the pick-up hall, a 911 with a hard top and convertible was parked on the side of the road outside the airport pick-up gate!

Sun Meimei was in charge of handling the luggage. Li Qian went straight to the car, and then drove away with Liao Liao alone. Leave successively.

Sun Meimei has been here with Liao Liao for two or three years. She is very familiar with the various situations in the United States, and she does things properly. In the past year, Rose Power has become popular in Europe and the United States, and she is also responsible for it. Manage all brokerage affairs for them in Europe and America.

Therefore, during the few days in Los Angeles, she was in charge of arranging the food, clothing, housing and transportation of the entourage brought by Li Qian.

Liao Liao and Li Qian just stayed in Berlin for a few days a few days ago, and it only took two months, so I must have thought about it.

As more and more things happened, Liao Liao himself developed better and better in the United States, so he naturally became more and more busy. To be honest, when I have a little free time, I also think about going back to the country like crazy, so I don’t do anything, just stay by his side, anyway, I already have so much money, even if I don’t do anything, And she doesn't need him to raise her, it's enough for her to be comfortable for a lifetime, how comfortable it will be when she has a baby... But, she just thinks about it occasionally. After all, although she loves Li Qian, she also loves Li Qian. I love my singing career.

So... the money has actually been earned enough, but what can be done?

I can only keep earning!

She is a popular singer in the United States. Although Li Qian seldom comes to the United States, the name of the Four Beauties Band is also considered famous in the European and American music circles. In addition, she and Li Qian, the "abnormal couple" in the East They have always been the focus of attention of the American people, especially for their strange marriage and love status, the American people have always been very puzzled, and they are also very worried. Therefore, even though it was already night, she was still more careful. As for finding a place to stop by the side of the road to eat for a while, there was no rush, let's talk about it when I went back.

I drove all the way back without saying a word, just you looked at me, I looked at you, and when I met my eyes, I always smiled - very crooked.

Find a place to eat first. Sun Meimei reserved a table in a famous restaurant in advance. During the meal, her eyes continued to be greasy, and her mouth was chatting about neither salty nor light days, but her heart seemed to be on fire The body is hot and boiling, and I feel that my breath is hot!

Why is Xie Bing sick? It's not getting any better. Can your son call me aunt now when we meet? How is Zhou Mo's new album recording going? Did Lao Qi hook up with you again recently? etc.

Finally remembered, and asked Liao Min incidentally.

Li Qian said that she is doing well and is thriving day by day.

Liao Liao gave a "hmm" and considered it caring.

It was almost the end of the meal, so she suddenly asked nervously, "Don't hook her up, don't make both of us sisters fall into a pit! My dad will be so angry!"

Li Qian was confused at first, and then replied, "She looks a bit short!"

Then got punched.

But in fact, Liao Liao was very satisfied with this sentence.

Then, after the meal is over, this person who is so passionate about adultery doesn't have the mind to do anything else. After paying the bill, hurry up and go home to do what you want to do.

As a result, Liao Liao drove the car all the way home at high speed, and as soon as he arrived at the door of his big villa, he saw a car parked outside the door, with a big fat man standing in front of the car.

"My God!"

Liao Liao sighed.

It was John Dyce.

Seeing Liao Liao's car coming back, he also turned around and got in the car, started the car, and when Liao Liao's car drove in, he followed into the parking lot in the yard.

Get out of the car, and the big fat man hurried over.

"Oh dear Qian, I've been waiting for you for an hour!"

Liao Liao looked helplessly at the two of them who were hugging each other, and had no choice but to let them talk together in the living room.

However, they patted each other's shoulders and let go, while walking into the living room, John Dyce just greeted the hostess Liao Liao perfunctorily, and then couldn't wait to say: "Boss, I have to meet you in person. I once again raise my solemn protest! I firmly oppose your casting plan! The male lead must be a white actor, or, if you act in person, of course I have no objection!"

After a pause, he said again: "Qian, please believe in my professional ability, and please don't ignore the arrogance of Americans! A male protagonist from the East that they don't know, even if he is a hero, even if he They like him very much, but as long as he is Huang Zhongren (not a typo), it will be infinitely more difficult for this movie to get their approval than if the male lead is an American!"

At this point, he shrugged, "A heroine is okay! They would be happy to see a beautiful oriental woman like Liao in a movie showing off her beauty and exoticism to the fullest! Compared to an oriental male hero characters, they would love to take this!"

"Or, you can be the leading actor! Direct and act yourself, I agree 100%, I have no objection!"

While talking, he had already walked to the door, and the fellow smiled and walked towards Liao Liao, "Oh, Liao, my goddess! You are more beautiful than the last time we met!"

Liao Liao hugged his shoulders and looked at him helplessly, without even stretching out his hands.

John Deiss is particularly good at self-relieving embarrassing situations, shrugging his shoulders, "OK, OK, I know I must have delayed something and disturbed something, but... please believe..."

Having said that, he has already turned to face Li Qian, "Boss, please believe me, this matter is extremely important!"

Li Qian smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Go in and talk!"

The male lead must be a white actor? Otherwise, Americans will be a little bit unacceptable? Thus affecting the North American and global box office performance of the movie "The Matrix"?

And if a white actor is used as the leading role, this natural resistance and barrier will disappear without a trace?

Yes!

Based on Li Qian's previous and previous experiences, this statement is almost 100% correct - even if he already has a certain reputation in Europe and the United States, if he plays the role, the This kind of popularity should be better than choosing other Chinese actors to a certain extent, but there is still a certain gap between using a white American movie star to play the role.

That's all right!

The two sat down in the living room, the servant brought two cups of freshly ground coffee, Li Qian took a sip, and then said seriously: "But... John, what I want to shoot is a Chinese movie."

John Days spread his hands and frowned, expressing his expectation for the following.

Li Qian continued: "For me, I hope that every one of my films can go unimpeded all over the world, and all of them will be sold well. It would be best if they all sell at an unprecedented high box office! But you and I both know , we must focus! Even for "Titanic" and "Jurassic Park", which are also popular in China, their starting point and the most concerned market are still North America!"

John Dyce seemed to understand something.

Liao Liao sat aside, his eyes flickering, and he looked seriously at Li Qian's serious face when he spoke.

I like him the most when he talks like this.

Li Qian said: ""The Matrix" will be distributed globally. You and I cooperate to make it available in China, North America, Europe, and almost every film market in the world. We hope that it can be released in China. Loved by people all over the world, but... As the producer and director of this movie, I must be sure and convinced of one thing: this movie must first be liked by Chinese audiences! Then, it will Made to be loved by audiences in other parts of the world as well, including North America!"

After a pause, he continued: "If this movie is particularly popular in North America and Europe, but it cannot be accepted and loved by the audience in my hometown, then I think this movie will It was evaluated as a failure by me!"

John Dess waved his hands helplessly, "Qian, what we are discussing is the global acceptance of a movie. There is no national sentiment in it, OK? There is no need! The preparation and shooting of a movie And the release, we invest money and manpower, as well as your artistic talent, our ultimate goal is nothing else, only one point, box office! box office! box office!"

Speaking of this, he looked heartbroken and said: "Qian, we must respect the commercial nature of commercial movies! And I think that shooting a movie with a white actor as the male lead will not make you lose Your ethnic standpoint! Believe me, a movie starring a white actor in your movie will still be popular, loved and sought after in your country, but a movie starring a Chinese actor will have a hard time gaining audience in North America Our love and pursuit! What is this? It's box office, it's money, it's dollars!"

Li Qian couldn't help laughing when he heard this.

John Dyce shrugged, as if he didn't understand why Li Qian laughed.

"Qian, is there any problem with my words?"

After a pause, he said: "I always firmly believe that the foundation of a successful commercial film lies in an investment we made with the market as the starting point! We put money into it, and film artists, actors We work together to produce a product that will be popular in the market, and then ... make money! Right?"

Li Qian laughed outright.

John Dess looked confused, with hints of anger.

He didn't go anywhere after work, and ran over after a quick bite of food, just to try to persuade Li Qian to change his casting plan before the casting of the movie started, but he definitely didn't come here to accept this kind of ridicule Yes - even if it is a partner, even if this partner has just won two consecutive huge box office victories on the other side of the ocean, it won't work!

At this time, Li Qian put away his smile, looked at him seriously, and said, "John, China's film market will surpass that of the United States soon!"

John Dyce was stunned on the spot.

When he reacted, he immediately retorted: You are just kidding! How much was China's national box office last year? More than three billion is less than four billion US dollars, but what about North America? Last year's box office was $8.8 billion!

The difference between the two sides more than doubled!

But at this time, before he could speak, Li Qian had already continued: "John, tell me, who is the highest-grossing movie in North America? Which movie?"

This is the most proud place in John Dyce's life.

Hearing this, he said without hesitation, ""Titanic" has a North American box office of 640 million U.S. dollars."

Li Qian smiled, "Its box office in China is close to 200 million US dollars."

John Deiss shrugged—this was a perfect refutation of what Li Qian said just now.

But Li Qian continued: "However, last year my "Once Upon a Time" won a box office of 235 million U.S. dollars in China, and "The Gate of Life and Death" was 350 million U.S. dollars. "Sorghum" has already exceeded 280 million US dollars, and another work "Big Wrist" written by me has already exceeded 250 million US dollars in just four weeks!"

John Dyce frowned: This doesn't seem to prove anything. Because it is still not as high as the box office of the blockbuster movies in North America, and the gap is huge.

Li Qian continued: "Five or six years ago, when we saw the box office of "Titanic", we all felt that China's domestic films would not be able to break its box office record in about ten years! But, no , In just four years, my "Once Upon a Time" has already broken its box office record in China."

At this moment, John Dyce finally understood what Li Qian was going to say.

He began to look thoughtful.

Yes, the whole world recognizes that China's huge population base makes no matter what market there is, once it develops, it will become the largest market in the world.

Movies are no exception!

Because no matter how developed North America is, no matter how much the people love movies and have high spending power, the total population of North America is less than 300 million—this is a natural bottleneck!

And China, China has more than one billion people!

In recent years, with the rapid development of China's economy, there are more and more wealthy people, and there are also a large number of moderately wealthy people, and they even faintly become the most backbone part of the entire country and the entire society. Just imagine, if China can have With more than 100 million people entering the middle-income class, how terrible will the consumption power of their entire country be?

Now, it is said that there are as many as 30 million people in China with an annual income of more than 100,000 US dollars!

And their economic growth rate exceeds 7% every year. As for the United States... it has maintained a growth rate of around 0.5% for many years, and it even becomes negative if you are not careful!

So... the Chinese film market is bound to overtake the North American market?

But the question is, how many years will that take?

Facing his question, Li Qian replied with a smile: "John, those who are willing to occupy the market in advance may pay a small cost at first and lose something, but after a few years, they will be envied by all the latecomers." Endless! — Even now, Hollywood film companies are planning to enter the Chinese film market, aren’t they?”

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In the end, Li Qian failed to completely convince John Days, but the other party basically acquiesced in being willing to follow Li Qian's theory and plan.

The male and female protagonists are Chinese actors, and the number one supporting actor, the Prophet, uses black actors, while the computer antivirus program uses white actors.

As for other street passers-by and so on, there are both Chinese and foreign.

After barely reaching a consensus on this matter, the casting of "The Matrix" in the United States began.

There had already been a round of primary selection beforehand, and now the candidates for the two main roles, as long as they entered this round, there were basically no complete unknowns.

Appearance, image, acting skills, etc. are already basically guaranteed.

So, on the first day of the primary election, several important roles each selected two to three suitable candidates. Next, there was an audition with makeup on, and a line was given to see if they finally met Li Qian's ideals. requirements of this role.

And just when the makeup audition hosted by Li Qian in the United States had just ended, and John Days was busy arguing with the agents of the selected actors over contracts and various actors' treatment, on the Chinese side, Minghu Culture officially announced that the crew of the TV series "Legend of the Condor Heroes" has been formally established and will conduct public casting.

Because of the huge influence of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" on the readers of martial arts novels and the whole Chinese society after several years of publication, and the reason why the identity of the author Jin Yong became a mystery, once the news was announced, it immediately caused a sensation in the entire Chinese culture industry, publishing industry and film and television entertainment industry.

At the same time, what also caught people's attention was that at the press conference of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" held later, Feng Bicheng, the famous director who broke the 500 million box office for the third time in China, also appeared.

The reporters who rushed to attend the press conference were all extremely excited, thinking that Feng Bicheng was going back to direct a TV series, but...he answered himself that he was only an assistant director.

As for the director, it is Han Shunzhang, the manager of the film and television department of Minghu Culture who directed "Princess Returning the Pearl Part 2".

This is of course surprising to many people.

However, the core focus that everyone is most concerned about is definitely the issue of the adaptation rights of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".

After all, the author Jin Yong is already well-known for his unrestrained dragons, and in the past few years, many directors and producers have expressed their yearning for Jin Yong's works on various occasions.

And now, quietly, Minghu Culture has won the right to adapt the TV series of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", how can it not surprise people?

This is even more shocking than Feng Bicheng's willingness to be the assistant director of a TV series after the box office of "Big Wrist" exceeded 500 million!

Facing the reporter's question, with hundreds of cameras, camcorders, and microphones, and facing the flashing lights that almost blinded people's eyes again and again, Han Shunzhang held the microphone in his hand and answered: "Because, Kim Yong is Lee. Qian, Li Qian is Kim Yong. The pen name of Jin Yong, like 'Hai Zi', is Li Qian's pen name."

The audience was silent for a moment, and even the flashing lights did not flash.

But three seconds later, the audience buzzed, and the reporters were about to blow up on the spot!

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