Chapter 1037 The Flying Duck and the Room Card

Li Qian's sudden visit with his assistant didn't seem to alarm anyone.

The car came to a place to stop near the entrance of the cinema affiliated to Baoding Prefecture's own theater chain. The three of them, the boss assistant and the driver, even found a place to settle their lunch first. Then Li Qian took Qin Nuo into the cinema to watch a movie first. It was only then that Qin Nuo contacted the manager of the movie theater through the theater chain.

Yesterday, Qin Nuo temporarily changed today's itinerary. Qin Nuo received the notice. Of course, he had prepared all the materials in advance. He knew that this movie theater was transformed from Hall 1 into an IMAX giant screen theater, so they bought tickets to watch the movie. , I happened to watch it in the IMAX hall.

The name of the movie is "The True Story of Zhong Kui", and the quality is actually not bad.

Although it can be felt that the investment of this film must be limited, so some scenes are really rough, but the costumes, props, and performances are all on the same level as exquisite and exquisite, and the story is told quite smoothly and heart-wrenchingly, The character design is actually not bad-and, this movie actually has a weird and unrestrained temperament.

A 2D martial arts ghost-hunting film whose picture quality is not too high, put it on the IMAX giant screen. Although it is really a waste of the screen, the sound, picture and other effects are still better than ordinary movie theaters. There are so many, it gives people a very emotional feeling - Li Qian is not even sure if he hasn't watched the giant screen for a long time, but occasionally turns his head to look at Qin Nuo, and sees the little secretary with an excited expression on his face, he Just know that this film is indeed not bad, and the screening effect is quite good.

It is said to be a "true story", but in fact, several jokes in the film are quite wonderful, especially after the film is over, Li Qian also noticed that the director and screenwriter of this film are the same person.

So he felt that this is a person who is very good at telling stories.

As for the martial arts scenes... Well, it's fine if there are swords and swords, don't demand too much!

After the movie was finished and before leaving, Li Qian told Qin Nuo to write down the director of the movie and check the relevant information of the movie and the information of this guy named Lin Xianzhi after returning home.

In Li Qian's opinion, this director's standard is not low.

Although it has been commercialized for many years, the status quo is the same. There is no shortage of directors who can make literary films in China, but there are really limited ones who can make good commercial films. There are even fewer directors who can make commercial films that are watchable or even good-looking with a very low budget.

Even in the time and space that Li Qian once experienced, domestic films have gone through about ten years of labor pains. Only around 2010, a new generation of directors were gradually cultivated, and they began to gradually move closer to the perspective of "storytelling". — though still not many, and of varying quality.

The little assistant just watched a movie with his boss, and felt refreshed. Of course, he quickly wrote down the tasks issued by the boss. Then, after leaving the screening hall, she called the manager of the cinema.

The next step is actually very simple.

When watching the movie just now, Li Qian has already paid attention to the projection effect of the entire IMAX hall, and the overall feeling is not bad. This time, the movie theater suspends the screening in this hall, the headlights are fully turned on, and the movie theater manager accompanied him. Next, explain to Li Qian and Qin Nuo one by one where and what technical upgrades have been made in this auditorium-in layman's terms, let the boss see where the money is spent.

Well, what is currently being upgraded is the regulations, screens, audio and other equipment in the auditorium. On the contrary, it needs specially customized and specially produced 3D-IMAX playback equipment, because the technical standard is quite high, so far only an order has been signed, and the Minghu Research Institute will take it. It has obtained the relevant technical authorization of IMAX and entrusted it to a factory in Germany for production. It is still in the trial production stage.

It is estimated that it will be at least until the end of the year to officially produce usable, durable and easy-to-use products. About next year, the initial batch of 500 sets of playback equipment and the enhanced version of 3D playback equipment with a lower level will start from next year. The production and delivery began at the beginning of the year. According to the plan of the cinema, the installation and commissioning of these equipment will be completely completed by the end of next year.

According to the plan, after half a year, "Avatar" will officially land on the global theaters in June 2007. Actively contact several large domestic theaters to carry out 3D-IMAX giant screen theater renovations in leading theaters in a few big cities. The number of 3D-IMAX giant screens in China will be as high as more than 160. 3D screens, as well It can reach the level of 400 yuan.

Don’t think it’s too little. In fact, according to the existing data and the analysis of the future development plans of several large theater chains in North America, by June 2007, when “Avatar” is expected to be released, the theater chains in the entire North American region, Including the large number of high-tech exhibition halls in the United States, there will only be about 60 IMAX giant screens at most, and the number of 3D screens in North America will hardly exceed 200.

At that time, although China will definitely not be able to compare with North America in terms of the total number of screens, in terms of the number of 3D and 3D-IMAX theaters alone, China will far exceed North America.

Even, as the representative of Minghu Culture in North America, Du Yihua had contacted IMAX many times before, trying to acquire it. It's a pity that IMAX's executives and shareholders are no less optimistic about the company's future development prospects than Li Qian.

Therefore, people do not sell!

Of course, the current task has been transferred to Colombia by Li Qian - this was already finalized when Glenshire went to France to discuss the next investment plan with Li Qian at the winery.

Li Qian asked him to buy the IMAX company and all the technologies owned by the company before the arrival of June 2007 without hesitation!

Because at least from the current ten years, Li Qian is very optimistic about the development prospects of IMAX.

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Simple engineering renovations and equipment upgrades were all contacted, quoted, and ordered by Minghu Culture and Minghu Cinemas, and then handed over to three domestic engineering companies for unified construction. Even the installation of audio equipment was also carried out by the Minghu Culture and Music Department and the performance Accompanied and explained by the professional sound engineer from the Ministry of Cinema, it took less than 20 minutes for Li Qian to complete the 3D reconstruction of this theater located in the bustling business district of Baoding Prefecture. -Watched both the IMAX giant screen theater and the 3D theater.

He is more satisfied.

Then, of course, he declined the other party's persuasion, went out and boarded the car, and returned to Shuntian Mansion.

In fact, even if you don't come out to see, Qi Jie is in charge of the matter, and Yu Bojun, the general manager of the theater chain, will take care of it himself, Li Qian is definitely at ease, and he wants to come out on the spur of the moment, simply because he feels that it is necessary for him to come here occasionally back to show that he was very concerned about this matter.

Baoding Mansion is not far from Shuntian Mansion, so I went there on the same day and returned on the same day, slept in Yangjuan Hutong at night, and early the next morning, Li Qian appeared in No. 3 Studio of Minghu Film and Television City on the outskirts of the city.

The filming of "Avatar" was done step by step.

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On the afternoon of the second day after returning to Shuntian Mansion, Qin Nuo drove by himself again, and sent all the collected materials of "The True Story of Zhong Kui", as well as the personal data of the film's director and screenwriter Lin Xianzhi, to Minghu Film and Television Come here from the city.

But Li Qian didn't have time to read it.

Between filming, the actors and some of the staff can rest, but as a director, Li Qian has to be busy communicating with the actors, technicians, and staff in various aspects, so he still can't take time off.

So I waited and waited until it was dark.

Li Qian had already noticed that Qin Nuo was coming, still holding something in his hand, but he didn't pay attention to her. Until this time, he finished his work and explained a few words to Sun Yuting about the tidying up. Only then did he finally turn his attention to Qin Nuo—the little assistant cheered up and walked over, "Boss, the materials you want for "The True Story of Zhong Kui" are Lin Xianzhi's materials."

Li Qian took it and opened it, and flipped through it under the strong lights of the studio. The front was fine, but when he saw Lin Xianzhi's personal information at the back, he was a little surprised, "Female?"

Qin Nuo nodded, "Yes, she graduated from the Directing Department of Songjiang Theater Academy. She has been directing a legal program on Shuntian Satellite TV before. This is her first film."

Li Qian looked at the document in front of him with some surprise, and recalled the unrestrained feeling when he watched "The True Story of Zhong Kui" in his mind yesterday, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart.

It's strange to think about it. The specialty of female directors is that they are more delicate in their thoughts, especially in dealing with the emotions of characters. They are often more relaxed and real than male directors. So whether it is Zhang Zifang or Lu Lingxi, emotional scenes are filmed. It's really pretty.

And even Sun Yuting, who usually seems to be a bit unrestrained, took over the third part of "Princess Returning the Pearl" she took over as the director, and on the basis of the unsustainable previous two films, she turned over the characters' emotions. As a result, the filming of three parts of this TV series has not collapsed like the other time and space. Until now, many viewers are calling for the fourth part. There are also many voices inside the Minghu Culture Film and Television Department. The story script is being discussed again and again, and once it takes shape, the fourth part may even be cast at any time.

However, this Lin Xianzhi, a female director, actually produced such unrestrained taste!

However, Li Qian suddenly noticed that she used to be the director of the legal column, and she seemed to have thought of something in his heart, and he felt a little relieved.

He even couldn't help thinking to himself: "No wonder she's good at telling stories!"

As for the movie "The True Story of Zhong Kui", there is not much worth mentioning. It is a typical film director's debut history with a small budget - the total investment of this movie is less than three million. You know, This is an ancient costume film, and it was filmed by her for less than three million yuan, and the effect is not bad!

Can only say one word: cattle!

What's even more amazing is that the investor of this movie was actually invested by a film and television company affiliated to Shuntian Satellite TV. It was purely a water test. It was only screened in more than 40 movie theaters at the beginning, without even the slightest publicity. That's right, Wei Ping, the original director of Shuntian Satellite TV and now the general manager, also Li Qian's old friend, contacted Qi Jie in person and won the resources of Minghu Cinemas for this film, and then suddenly expanded the screening scale to 700 There are many theaters, and the box office will rise all at once.

As of now, it has been screened for nearly a month, and the movie has already earned more than 21 million box office - don't even think about it, it's a huge hit.

However, it is conceivable that such a cutting-edge director with a budget of less than three million yuan, who can make movies of this level and get box office of this level, once he takes the lead, will definitely become the owner of the film industry in no time. The focus of attention of film companies, film companies and investors.

Not to mention that this movie was invested by Shuntian Satellite TV - this is a strong relationship, of course it is not easy to poach people!

So he went through the materials again, and Li Qian reluctantly handed the materials back to Qin Nuo, "Well, leave her alone, we can't get involved in this matter."

However, at this time, Qin Nuo suddenly said: "Boss, there is something that is inconvenient to write in the materials, but I asked Mr. Qi, and Mr. Qi said that he is sure."

Li Qian turned to look at her, and she said, "This Lin Xianzhi is the illegitimate daughter of General Manager Wei of Shuntian Satellite TV."

"Um?"

Li Qian looked at her in surprise—this is interesting!

While the thoughts were spinning in his mind, Li Qian stretched out his hand, took the materials back, and said: "Leave the materials for me, I will look at them later, you go back! It's getting dark, drive slowly !"

Qin Nuo agreed, turned around and left without saying anything nonsense.

With the material in his hand, Li Qian's heart turned away.

Old Wei's illegitimate daughter... illegitimate daughter, special national conditions, everyone knows that most people are not willing to spend that money to take concubines, so rich, powerful, and talented people like it In fact, to some extent, although this kind of outside room is not recognized by law, it is tacitly approved by friends, circles and relatives.

Just can't get it in broad daylight.

After all, like Li Qian, in order to give a few of his women a name, there are not many fools who are willing to spend more than a billion at once.

However, the problem came all at once.

The illegitimate daughter learned to be a director and wanted a chance. The father approved a sum of money to give his daughter a lot of money despite the spittle and criticism. Instead, you have to be more careful.

As for the future... Shuntian Satellite TV is not Wei Ping, as long as he wants to continue working, if he has the guts, he will not dare to continue to promote his illegitimate daughter to the top for personal gain.

Moreover, small cost and big box office, it’s okay to operate once or twice occasionally. If you really want to participate in this industry, it’s obviously not feasible to always rely on local guns and play grab-and-go games.

So, should Shuntian Satellite TV be allowed to concentrate its energy and funds on the film industry?

Do not make jokes.

Not to mention that TV stations, especially satellite TV stations, are franchised by the state, which is one of the most privileged and profitable businesses. Even if they also have a film and television production license, they may not be able to really Emphasis is placed on high-stakes filmmaking.

Even if they want to play big... Do you think that a film company, from production to distribution, is so easy to play?

Of the three original giants in the domestic film industry, which one didn't develop today after overcoming obstacles for more than ten years? As for the special case of Minghu Culture, it is also because of the existence of Li Qian, a bug that is almost invincible and infallible, that it has gone against the trend and made it to today step by step.

Your TV station wants to squeeze in to play movies... It’s still the same sentence, it’s okay to play tickets once in a while, but if you want to get in, let’s forget it.

So... the conclusion is that Lin Xianzhi is almost certain to quit!

When he returned to his presidential suite in the hotel inside the film and television city with the information in his hand, Li Qian had just adjusted the water temperature and prepared to take a shower, and then went to eat, but suddenly remembered one thing——

It seems that when I got together with Lao Wei, Lao Feng and the others on the fourth day of this year, Lao Wei vaguely mentioned that he was going to find some time later, and he had something to trouble himself?

Thinking back now... well, Li Qian probably understood what it might be.

However, this is a good thing!

After taking a bath, Li Qian didn't bother to go to the restaurant to eat. He simply wiped his body, sat on the sofa with his bare buttocks, took his mobile phone, and called Wei Ping.

However, after a few words of politeness, he took the initiative to bring the topic to "The True Story of Zhong Kui". Li Qian also praised the director of this play "explicitly", but Wei Ping sighed helplessly and said: "Originally I It was planned that if she failed in this film, she would honestly arrange for someone to marry her. Later, after she finished the post-production, I felt that the film was not bad, so I thought that if I could achieve some results, I would entrust it to If you help me lead it, maybe I can become a famous director or something! The result is good..."

Li Qian asked dumbly, "It's good! Then..."

Before Li Qian could finish speaking, Old Wei sighed again, "It's useless! It's too late! The stinky girl has a lot of ideas!"

After a pause, she said helplessly: "Didn't I say during the Chinese New Year, let's talk about it sometime? It's just for this matter. As a result, the movie was released a few days ago and the results were good. I'll give it to your boss Qi said hello and expanded the screening scale for her, and before I contacted you to talk about it with you, she resigned!"

He sighed, "I can't stop her from resigning, can I? I can't say she is my daughter to the outside world! Alas... On the day she resigned, she came to my office to find me and told me that she had already negotiated with a film and television company. Well, preparations for the next film have already begun, and it is planned to start filming in June and release at the end of the year!... Tell me, what can I do about this... The wings are stiff, and I have been complaining that I won't give her mother one Fame, alas..."

Well, that is to say, after a lot of difficulty, a director who seemed to have a bright future came into the wild in China, and it was a duck that was almost in his mouth, but he just flew away!

Wei Ping said: "I told her about the route I arranged for her, and told her, no matter what contract she signed with there, you, plus me, if we come forward, the other party will not lose face. As a result, you Guess what? That girl told me directly that her biggest goal is to surpass you! Sigh..."

"Qian'er, brother, if there is anything wrong with that girl's words and actions in the future, for example, if your work catches up with the movie schedule, look at your brother and my face, don't be as knowledgeable as her, don't care about her, Who made her have to call you uncle? Right? Let her..."

Li Qian was speechless.

Anyway, he always wanted to comfort him a few words, then hung up the phone, Li Qian sighed and collapsed on the sofa.

Really... helpless!

The sound of the electronic lock turning suddenly came from the door lock, and then Bai Yujing pushed the door and walked in with the key card in his hand. The first time he saw Li Qian lying paralyzed on the sofa in the living room, he couldn't help showing a look of disgust, his eyes were wide open. Looking at it, he said: "Hey...you are so disgusting...you can't wear pants or something!"

Li Qian was too lazy to argue with her, so he reached out his hand directly, "Here's the room card, don't just go to the hotel and ask for a spare card for my room, okay?"

Hearing this, Bai Yujing raised his eyebrows, and with a snap of his hand, he closed the door with a bang.

"Miss Ben took it, and I will take it next time, what's the matter?"