Chapter 49: Going to the United States (7th Update)
There have always been contradictions in the film and television circles of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and the three places.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the film and television circles of Hong Kong and Taiwan discovered the big gold mine of the mainland market, and they went north one after another, setting off a boom in co-productions. At that time, most of the co-productions were Hong Kong and Taiwan actors living in star-rated hotels, and mainland actors sleeping in nearby guest houses.
Even the first lead actor is limited in strength. For example, Wu Jing during the filming of "Tai Chi Grandmaster", in addition to filming, he did all kinds of chores of the crew, of course, this is a kind of experience for him, this experience made him familiar with every aspect of the crew and benefited a lot;
It is precisely because of the obvious difference in treatment that in many crews, Hong Kong and Taiwan actors are also extraordinarily domineering in front of mainland actors, thinking that they are superior.
In September 2004, the two Hong Kong leading actors of the "Little Fish and Flowers" crew, Xie Qiwang and Zhang Weijian, injured mainland actor Wang Bozhao and hospitalized him on the grounds of filming needs, that is, the so-called "Little White Dragon" incident, which aroused the collective public indignation of the mainland film and television industry at that time.
Under the condemnation of netizens, director Wang Jing was forced to change his words from the initial disdain, Zhang Weijian and Xie forced Wang to visit Wang Bozhao in the hospital under the pressure of the media and netizens, took a group photo to apologize, and published two apology statements in the newspaper.
No matter what Wang Bozhao's character is, and whether he lied or not, Zhang Xie beating people is an ironclad fact!
Since then, the suppression of mainland actors by Hong Kong and Taiwan entertainment forces has begun to change from light to dark, from bright and shaking knives to dark rubbing.
Zhou Jie is a bright example!
In the 2007 Chinese New Year box office war, "Assembly Number" led by Zhang Hanyu and Deng Chao defeated Li Li Anjie, Andy Lau, and Jin Chengwu's "Three Kings Bombed" "Casting Names", and then "Painted Skin" and "The Wind" were not favored by the whole mainland actor team, but they were able to win the box office and word of mouth;
proves that mainland actors can indeed afford the box office, and not any Hong Kong and Taiwan artists who have no popularity foundation in the mainland can rely on media packaging and promotion as so-called 'international superstars' to make the audience buy it!
Since then, not only mainland directors, but even Hong Kong and Taiwan directors have gradually reined in their narrow-mindedness, and they no longer dare to let mainland actors and actresses match those second- and third-rate Hong Kong and Taiwan artists they support.
However, they never gave up, and the 'Heavenly Court Banquet' that was the main promotion after that was also a variety of resources!
A Canadian-Taiwanese who has no popularity foundation in the mainland can actually play Hu Bayi, a veteran soldier of the People's Liberation Army, and the president of Huohua, who has the Golden Horse and Golden Rooster double gold actor in hand, for the first time in his life, he encountered the shame of changing roles, and he was so angry that he wanted to take his son to a variety show to mix popularity.
Someone said that Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhen Bullet were a bit overkill.
Even if it's overkill?
In the 19th century, there were many slaves in the southern United States who did have a good life, and even became close to the slave owners like family, so shouldn't Lincoln have freed the black slaves? Shouldn't the Civil War be fought?
Only a thorough reshuffle can completely push this non-standardized, undeserved scene to reconstruction!
Of course, Pao Hui does not have this ability yet.
After pretending to be forced to run, leaving a bunch of netizens to search for what happened in September 04...
……
Cannon Hui's comical operation completely detonated the standing mode.
A bunch of people expressed their support for Zhao Wenzhuo, and the artists within Huiwen also wanted to keep up with the big guys, but they were dissuaded.
Xu Hui can say, you don't need it!
Because of her cooperation with Zhao Wenzhuo in "The Code of Dawudang Heaven and Earth", of course, some people forced her to stand in line.
At first, she didn't want to speak, after all, behind Zhen Bullet is the entire Hong Kong circle, at present, Chinese movies, the Hong Kong circle can definitely occupy half of the country, offending Zhen Bullet, in a sense, that is, self-isolation from the Hong Kong circle.
But if you don't speak, you can't explain to the entire "Dawudang" crew and investors...
In the original time and space, the entire crew of "Da Wudang" expressed their stance to stand with Zhao Wenzhuo, the reason is very simple, with an investment of 30 million, Zhao Wenzhuo is the male number one, if his reputation is ruined, the movie will be over.
What about the actors who are also the main creators of the crew?
Even if you are reluctant, you have to stand up and help shout a few words...
Da Mi Mi was a little overwhelmed, and specially called Xu Hui to ask.
After all, it's the child's mother, and Pao Hui gave a very pertinent opinion.
"Say whatever you want, don't care about them!"
Da Mi Mi understood: 'He is a senior in playing, and if I accidentally hit him, he won't be angry.' ’
Walter? Is that support?
……
"Hey, Xu!"
At the Los Angeles airport, a tall mistress in a black leather jacket waved at Xu Hui while shouting his name.
This sister's name is Emily, and she is the female secretary of the North American branch who specially helped him.
Chinese New Year's Eve, graduated from the Southern California directing department, and is quite familiar with Hollywood and American dramas.
Looking at her resume, it is very admirable, she has been in many crews, engaged in various jobs as screenwriters, actors, drama managers, production assistants...
After all, Xu Hui is a newcomer, and he still needs someone who is familiar with the local business to lead the way.
"Good work!"
On the business car, Xu Hui naturally chatted with Emily.
On this trip to North America, he only brought his assistant, and his company wanted to send two translators, but he refused.
Well, the reason for the refusal is very simple, too Lori, it doesn't fit the aesthetics of the cannon ...
"What's so hard about this, by the way, Boss, when are we going to the crew?"
Emily is self-motivated, and the main reason she took on this job was to have the opportunity to direct the work.
Often, working as an assistant to the director is a shortcut to success!
“… You still don't want to call it a boss, just call me 'Xu', "Wasteland" should officially start filming in half a month, what, you are very interested in it?"
"Xu, you may not know that in the United States, especially in Hollywood, women are easily discriminated against, and even though I have been an assistant director for eight years, I still don't have the opportunity to make my own movies!"
“… It doesn't matter, I only shoot the first two episodes of "Wasteland", and the remaining four episodes, you can pick one episode to shoot, on the condition that you want to satisfy me!"
What she means is that her directing ability is passable...
"Of course!"
Emily smiled and nodded, not knowing that she hadn't misunderstood what Cannon Hui meant...
In terms of appearance, Emily has a typical American girl face, that is, the kind of high nose bridge, light blue eyes and brown hair.
The figure is great, the front is convex and the back is upturned, and that bear has at least a C!
But, to be honest, it doesn't fit the aesthetics of the gun...
He still prefers a more subtle Oriental girl...
"Boss, let's go to your hotel first, and then there's a drinking party tomorrow afternoon..."
"Cocktail party?"
"Well, AMC TV will have people coming to talk to us, and Disney will have people in attendance, and Twentieth Century Fox will send people..."
“… Okay, I see. ”
Xu Hui understood that this was the legendary entrance ceremony.