Chapter 499: Hollywood Dinner
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"Director Wang, thank you for the interview. I heard that Director Wang is a very serious person in his work and is quite strict with himself. We can hear from many people, Director Wang, you seem to shoot the film only for the best, without a trace of perfunctory? And you yourself have such a high achievement at such an age...... You never seem to have a break, you seem to be playing catch-up, you're always working hard. Hehe...... I've heard a lot of people call you a 'workaholic'. I would like to ask, what is it that makes you so obsessed?"
Wang Meng is a workaholic, everyone knows it, the reason is only known to him, many people have asked, and his answer is also very perfunctory.
This interview, presumably on the part of "Time", has prepared a lot of questions, and I want to ask Wang Meng's opinion.
Only Wang Meng knows, what is he chasing after like this?
However, some time ago, Wang Meng had already thought about it, and he had to live a chic and happy life, and he also promised Jiang Shuying to accompany her more in the future, and even to accompany her parents more.
It seems to be a bit of a gaffe.
When he heard that Kashen's new work, "Avatar" after five years of sharpening a sword, Wang Meng was a little anxious.
No one knows the horror of "Avatar" better than him, and as a movie at the level of a beast, his appearance is epoch-making.
So much so that Wang Meng himself had to hurry up and come up with a work to deal with it, which led to the filming of Wang Meng's new film immediately after the release of "The True Story of A Niu".
After thinking about it for a while, Wang Meng replied: "There is an old Chinese saying: 'If you sail against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat'. In fact, this is the best answer. A lot of people think, "Am I so busy, I'm going to keep making movies, is it going to be very hard, and will it even lead to a decline in the quality of the film?"
"Not really. How to put it, when you really love a job, you won't find yourself tired, you will enjoy it. Just like a person pursuing a dream, my dream is to make more good movies. So, I don't think the nature of workaholism is valid. I can only say that I like it. ”
And he said: -- "Moreover, film inspiration needs to be accumulated. I had a lot of ideas before, and through the past few years of shooting, many of them have been made into movies. In the future, I may not be able to relax my working hours as I am now. ”
Bilis listened to Wang Meng's words, nodded and said, "Director Wang, what you said is very right. Workaholism is what we all call you, and you are happy to achieve your dreams. ”
However, Billis felt a little speechless, working so hard is to enjoy it, the Chinese really work hard.
But after thinking about it for a while, I found out?
It seems that the Chinese friends around me are like this, quite hard-working, quite hard-working.
That kind of persistent effort in the bones, that kind of soul to create a better life through your own hands...... The Chinese seem to be like this, a very industrious nation.
"Director Wang, do you have any thoughts on future movies?" asked Billis.
"Future?"
"Yes, as film technology continues to innovate and the use of special effects becomes more and more exciting, what do you think? Billis asked.
"First of all, I'm a director who likes to use special effects, and I like to use special effects to express my thoughts after watching my movies. Think it's a cool thing to do......
As for my opinion, I personally think that the future will be the era of 3D/LMAX. I don't know if Mr. Reporter, have you ever heard of James Cameron's "Avatar?" Wang Meng asked.
"Yes, I've heard of it. ”
"I love the work of Director James, and Director James himself is a pioneer of special effects in the film industry. I've heard about the background of Avatar's creation, and Director James's preparation for it, and I've heard that filming is about to be completed. ”
He also said: "Personally, and through the news I have obtained, I personally feel that Director James will work another miracle......
"The future will be the advent of blockbuster era!"
"Blockbuster times?" asked Billis.
"Yes!"
“……”
The two talked a lot, and Wang Meng spared no effort to affirm James's new work, which was quite optimistic. And in the interview, he said more than once that he said terms such as "blockbuster era" and "3D/LMAX".
Strictly speaking, Time is not an entertainment weekly, but a report on business, politics, and entertainment.
Billis asked Wang Meng's entrepreneurial experience, Wang Meng's views on the film industry, and asked a lot of ......
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At night!
"Wang, I heard that you were interviewed by Time today. "It's Anne Hathaway who asked.
In Venice, Wang Meng met Scarlett and Anne, and then Wang Meng had a filming of "You at the Same Table", and when she went to New York, Anne Hai made a cameo.
The two have been in touch ever since, unlike Scarlett.
Anne has always maintained an ambiguous relationship with Wang Meng, while Scarlett, who seems to be thinking about it, no longer thinks like that, more like a friend.
Today is Wang Meng's second day in Hollywood, and he participated in the Golden Lion Award ceremony on the first day.
I was interviewed by Time at noon today, and some special effects personnel were contacted in the afternoon.
At night. As a few Hollywood stars who have the best relationship with Wang Meng, Annie, Lawrence, Hugo, including Michael Bay and others, came to Scarlett.
said that he welcomed Wang Meng to Hollywood, and congratulated Wang Meng on winning the award.
Of course, tonight is still the time for the Oscar nominations to be announced. I want to get together, anyway, the people of the United States like such a small body.
The meeting place is a villa in Scarlett's Hollywood.
"Yes. Wang Meng replied.
"What was the content of the interview, I heard about the last interview with Time Asia, and the response was very good, what is it this time?" asked Anne.
"It's nothing, it's the same. But a little bit about the special effects, well, the 3D/LMAX kind. ”
"How do you answer?" asked Anne.
"I'm very optimistic about this kind of movie, and I think it could be the era of blockbusters in the future. Believe it or not, Director James will work another miracle?" Wang Meng turned his head and asked?
"This?" Anne was stunned for a moment, and said, "Who knows, that madman seems to be just like you, and always loves to work miracles, doesn't he?"
Uh! Wang Meng was stunned!
James may be a genius in terms of directing.
In fact, in terms of his character, many people don't like it in Hollywood.
James, like Wang Meng, is a workaholic, and both are geniuses.
However, in terms of personality, it is completely different, and James is a famous 'tyrant on the set'.
The actors who have worked with him often only have one chance to work together, never a second time. Because they can't stand his abuse! and accusations!
Wang Meng is different, although he will occasionally break out, and he will also scold his mother and grandson. More often than not, though, it's a very easy-going person.
"Trust me Anne, he'll do wonders this time too. James is amazing. Wang Meng sighed.
He's been very reluctant to mention James lately, and he's depressed when he mentions it, this old guy is too perverted.
After finishing the interview with "Time" at noon today, Wang Meng contacted him.
The two met when they were in "The Matrix", and they had a good relationship. Wang Meng has always regarded this king of the world as a teacher. Many Wang Meng didn't know anything about special effects, and occasionally called him to ask him.
James is a genius, and geniuses are destined to be a little lonely, and even have a personality that is a little different from normal people.
This also led to fewer friends and fewer confidants, and Wang Meng was the same kind as him.
Take this "Avatar" as an example, there are many people who are not optimistic about him, and James is also very careful in the face of an investment of 300 million US dollars.
But......
When he received Wang Meng's call, James was a little curious.
Wang Meng actually asked him for the crew members who filmed "Avatar", as well as special effects personnel, and cooperated with his company 'Digital Field' to find some modelers.
When James asked, "You're very optimistic about 3D/LMAX giant screen movies." ".
To make him unexpectedly answered, Wang Meng said: "Yes, congratulations to you Director James, you have created a miracle again, through the conversation with you just now, I found that when the movie is released, it will definitely be like "Titanic" ......"
Wang Meng said a lot, not a simple compliment.
Instead, according to various reasons, he explained his optimism about 3D, and said it reasonably.
And told James that he has a stake in a cinema chain in China, and he has contacted LMAX to build giant screens in many cities in China.
James's filming of "Avatar" this time is not only his idea, but also a great opportunity for LMAX.
In addition, the length of time for director James to shoot is also determined by the number of giant screens around the world.
After slowly dragging on the shooting, there are finally many giant screens around the world, so there is the achievement of "Avatar".
The number of 3D giant screens plays a crucial role in "Avatar".
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