I just want to copy books quietly

Du Caige declined with a smile: "No need, I'm the producer, not the director. As long as you're on the right track, I won't interfere with your work. I'll check on you when you're ready to edit."

Liu Zifei didn't force it, "It's up to you."

"Is there any difficulty in filming now?"

Liu Zifei thought for a while, "I am very satisfied with this team, and the filming progress is not bad. You all know the actors, they are all actor and actress, including the leading actor Luo Hengzuo. In fact, the current state is not bad. And this film In the movie, the male lead role is not too much, and his slightly hypocritical and exaggerated acting style is quite appropriate. At least, he is handsome enough (well, this is the point). So the whole filming is not bad. It's difficult to say...it's a bit overspending, my requirements for props are too high."

"The prop is to keep improving, and I support you."

"Then will you support me when I apply for more budget for post-production?" Liu Zifei blinked mischievously.

"This... I support it spiritually." Du Caige laughed.

Liu Zifei joked: "Forget it, if you don't even give me money, what do you need?"

After chatting for a few words, the crew had almost had a rest and resumed work.

Liu Zifei was in command, calm and composed, and her gestures began to show a bit of momentum.

Du Caige carefully observed her and the situation of the crew.

After all, this involves a large investment, and as a producer, as Liu Zifei's real and unknown teacher and guide, he still has to pay attention to it.

Of course, he was generally satisfied with what he saw.

During the lunch break, after eating a simple meal, Liu Zifei continued to chat with him.

"Do the actors listen to your instructions?" Du Caige asked her.

"What do you think?" Liu Zifei asked back.

Du Caige smiled, "I'm here to visit the class today, and no one would dare to be a monster. What about normal times?"

"Usually?" Liu Zifei flipped her bangs lightly, "How should I put it, I'm sure I can't be very convinced, after all, I don't have any qualifications. But it shouldn't be against me!"

"That is, they all have a bit of a temper, but generally speaking, you can handle it."

"Well, in fact, this is not a problem. The key problem is that the investment is too large, and I am actually a little flustered," Liu Zifei expressed her pressure appropriately, "the production cost, the previous 9000 million is definitely not enough, now it seems , if you want to make the special effects better, it is estimated that at least 12 billion will go up. Then add publicity, this is the cost of 2 million. Think about it, this is my first movie, [-] million Ah! Who's first movie cost so much! Can I not panic?"

"Shooting seriously, just shoot your own style."

"Crazy, what style do I have? I'm new!"

"Yes, it's just that you haven't realized it yet." Du Caige's words were not all comforting.

He is quite optimistic about Liu Zifei's skills.

"'Painted Skin' is a good story, and in the final analysis, it is also a subject you are good at." Du Caige told her.

Liu Zifei smiled wryly: "Why didn't I know that I was good at classical fantasy and supernatural themes?"

Du Caige analyzed it to her, "No, peeling off those shells, 'Painted Skin' is a love story after all. And I don't ask you to make a thought-provoking film, and I don't need you to elevate it infinitely, to criticize the current disadvantages. You shoot the beauty, Shooting out the emotions of the characters can meet my requirements.”

"The production cost of 12 billion is not included in the publicity. It takes at least 36 to 4 million box office to pay back. If the publicity cost is included, it is estimated that it will take [-] to [-] million box office to start making a profit. I don't know Bottom!" Liu Zifei still lacked self-confidence.

Chapter 742 Strange Movie

Du Caige no longer tried to comfort Liu Zifei.

Anyway, no matter whether she has confidence or not, the movie will continue to be filmed.

You can't just stop shooting if you don't feel confident.

Even if she lacks confidence, she will shoot more cautiously and strive for perfection, which is not a bad thing.

Even if she has a problem with the filming, Du Caige will personally check and edit it in the end.

He has the confidence to turn decay into magic.

What's more, Liu Zifei's photos may not be bad.

She was born in a major, she has enough foundation, but also has a lot of aura, and she has learned a lot from him in the past two years.

Although on the surface the two are friends and peers, Liu Zifei even confessed to him that she was pursuing him.

But both of them knew that Liu Zifei was actually his favorite disciple, who was taught by Singer Du Cai.

"Will the filming be finished this month?" Du Caige asked her suddenly.

Liu Zifei immediately replied: "Yes, it is now in the final stage, and it will all be over by the end of October. According to the original plan, we will do it in the latter part of half a year and release it in the summer. The current progress is catching up."

"But... what if I request an early screening?"

"When is it early?"

"April, May, it hasn't been fully determined. And, don't tell others, keep it secret for now."

Liu Zifei did a quick mental calculation, "This... I can do it, but it will be a little rushed, and I'm not sure if I can guarantee the quality. Why do I need to advance? Is the summer schedule not good? Be careful that my movies are not competitive enough, Was beaten up by others during the summer vacation?"

"It's not for this reason. Besides, let me tell you, it's very likely that the publicity will be rushed, or even only a few days in advance. In short, do as I said, as a favor between friends, how about it?" Du Caige laughed.

Only doing promotion a few days in advance will [-]% seriously affect the box office of the movie.

And for a movie with a total investment of 2 million yuan, if it is affected by a little bit, it will be a lot of real money.

Of course, Liu Zifei knew very well that this young and handsome guy in front of him was not short of money.

However, as his big-screen debut and such a big production, if the box office data is not good, it may affect his reputation and even drag down his career.

But Liu Zifei didn't intend to refuse at all.

Did not break the casserole to ask the end.

Liu Zifei rolled his eyes at him: "You've already said that, how can I have the nerve to refuse?"

No matter how they are friends, Du Caige is an investor and the boss after all, if he is determined not to speak up, she can't force it.

It's better to stop when enough is enough, and don't make yourself boring.

What's more, deep down in her heart, she was not embarrassed to refuse, but unwilling to refuse, unable to refuse.

When she found Du Caige and hoped that he would invest in making a movie, he not only approved a production budget of 9000 million, but also filmed such a good script in front of her.

For newcomers, this is an unheard of treatment.

At that time, Liu Zifei made a decision. Although she couldn't agree with her body, after all, her tutor didn't allow it, but going through fire and water for him was definitely necessary.

"I won't ask you why, I just try my best to complete what you told me. Among other things, the funding must be sufficient, otherwise the quality will be seriously affected."

"I know, if the company doesn't approve, I will pay for it personally."

"It's more or less the same." Liu Zifei was satisfied.

Du Caige did not explain to Liu Zifei why he took a huge risk to advance the release time of "Painted Skin" until he left.

Moreover, he also solemnly stated that it must be kept secret, and the outside world must think that the film will still be released in the summer, and then make a surprise attack, and release it in a hurry without spreading the publicity.

Logically speaking, this makes no sense at all.

But Du Caige naturally has a reason to do so.

And he didn't just choose "Painted Skin".

In fact, he picked several movies.

There is Yu Shan's new work "Charlotte Annoyance".

There is Meng Zhaolong's "Tang Detective 2".

There are also low-budget films prepared for the three new directors, "Night Club", "On the Journey", and "33 Days of Broken Relationship".

It's all on Earth, a movie that has proven itself.

Du Caige made a secret request that these films must be released in April-May next year.

Of course, in reality, it's unlikely that all of these films will be released at that time.

Du Caige will make some choices and choices.

Anyway, he will follow up these movies, and when the time comes, he will play a set of combination punches according to the needs.

Not just these few.

In fact, he plans to let Warner Bros. Pictures start working on several films immediately, with large productions and small costs, but there is one requirement: they can be ready for release before April-May next year. Can show.

As for why...

a week ago.

Just after getting off the plane, the "Qisehuahua" park in Xicheng District of Shanghai.

Under a sycamore sycamore, several pots of cockscombs are in full bloom.

"Is it necessary to make it seem like a joint with an underground organization?" Du Caige said helplessly.

Li Muyan said seriously: "The sense of ceremony is very important. And..."

She stuffed several "Wulin" posters into Du Cai singer.

"what is this?"

"sign."

Du Caige looked at her speechlessly. Although Li Muyan was a little nervous, she looked back without giving an inch, "Please...sign your name."

Du Caige spread his hands: "Give me the pen!"

Li Muyan took out a pen and handed it to him as if waking up from a dream.

Du Caige swiped the signature and returned it to her without asking what it was for.

"Okay, is the ceremony complete now? Let's talk."

Li Muyan happily put away the stack of signed posters, cleared her throat, "I've been paying attention to Kyriad's business this year. Usually, this company is mediocre and has participated in the release of some film and television works. Most of them are released in cooperation with certain companies in Dahua, some of them are big and some are small, which seems normal. But a few days ago..."

This girl seems to have been trained in the founder's refresher class, and it is so fragmented that people always want to hit her.

Du Caige took out a coin from his pocket,

Li Muyan asked him strangely: "What is this for?"

"Insert coins, so as not to interrupt the call."

Li Muyan lowered her head in embarrassment: "Ah, I'm sorting out the language."

"Simply put, okay."

"Well," Li Muyan thought for a while, "Simply speaking, if Kyriad wants to release or cooperate with others to release some movies, it usually doesn't advance too much in advance. For example, movies released in September, about May or June We'll make plans from the start. But..."

Seeing that Du Caige wanted to insert coins again, Li Muyan didn't hold back, and quickly said: "However, I found that on the general manager's computer, I was browsing a file, which mentioned a movie that was going to be released in April or May next year. Tentatively named 'Leon the Outlaw Maniac'."

"I checked online and found out that this film is actually still in the preparation stage and has not officially started shooting."

"I investigated again, and based on the aggregated information, I found some strange places. For example, the director of this movie is called Luigi Costa. I searched the Internet for a long time before I found some information about him. He has filmed The two low-budget films are considered to be of a certain level in small circles, but they are not well-known and ordinary."

"The cost of the movie, the announced budget was $700 million."

"And invited a few big stars, each of whom is a candidate for actor and actress, that is, they were nominated for the Oscar for Best Actor and Actress but did not win. It stands to reason that the salary of each of these stars is more than 700 million U.S. dollars .For example, the actor Tom Reedus, the actor was paid $1800 million for the filming of Doomsday Crisis, after tax."

"But these actors all accept a salary cut to take over the filming of this movie, do you think it's strange?"

Du Caige didn't make a statement, just nodded, or gestured for Li Muyan to continue.

"Also, the producer of this film is an independent film company. This company is very strange. All of its previous films were distributed in Dahua by Kyriad. And all of its films , all have one characteristic: low cost, high return."

"I saw a discussion on the forum of Stars and Stripes, saying that this company is likely to be involved in money laundering. Because some of the movies they made were actually not good, but the box office was surprisingly high, which was surprising. Some people broke the news that some of the movies When it was released in some countries, the reported box office was very high, and the attendance rate was almost full, but the audience who actually paid to enter the theater found that the theater was empty. Stars and Stripes has stricter supervision in this regard, but some countries , For example, in our country, the control in this regard is not particularly strict."

"and also……"

After she finished talking a lot, Du Caige said, "Okay, I understand. You can send me a copy of these materials later."

Li Muyan pondered: "That's not a problem... But if this is the case, then what's the point of our meeting this time? If I had known earlier, I could have sent you an email directly."

Du Caige glanced at her: "I still want to ask you this question, but you insisted on meeting."

"..."

Chapter 743 Destruction

Li Muyan had a lot of uncertainties, so she could only tell Du Caige all the clues she found, and put forward conjectures.

After Du Caige confirmed it, it was almost certain that the movie "Leon the Outlaw", which had not yet officially started shooting, was the tool Kyriad planned to use to launder money.

As the producer, the small independent film production company with a registered capital of only 1000 million US dollars is actually controlled by Kyriad's real shareholders, James White, Johnny Randall, Margaret Wood and others.