It's possible to catch a new movie in August. But if this movie is an action movie with Zhou Xingxing's participation, it is still possible, for example, the director of this film is surnamed Wang, but for Shen Zhenghui, it is simply an impossible task, as far as he is concerned, except for the first movie, which of the other movies did not take enough time to craft? In addition, now Zhou Xingxing has gradually gained the patience to sharpen a sword for ten years, and it can be said that half a year is fast to make a film, and it is an impossible task to complete the filming and release of the film within three months.

Shen Zhenghui had to give up the idea of his own death, he really wanted to shoot a shot of a plane hitting a building, but in the end reason made him give up this idea, although there are also such shots in "Tokyo Fortress" and "Puhai Fortress", but it is not skyscrapers that make people feel that they are not imposing enough.

The script that Shen Zhenghui considered at the beginning was naturally "Kung Fu" filmed by Zhou Xingxing sharpening his sword in the future, which completely established Zhou Xingxing's status as an international director after it came out in 2004, and at the same time made him transform into a director's career. For this film, Xing Ye also fell out with Brother Hong, and the eldest brother's martial arts instructor left halfway, so he had to ask Yuan Ye from Yuan's class to save the scene, of course, this film also made Xing Ye make a lot of money, and the global box office reached 100 million US dollars.

So considering this movie is a matter of course, Shen Zhenghui feels that if he shoots this movie, he doesn't need to improve his level, he just needs to show the original level. It's enough to get a great box office.

But after thinking about it carefully, I think it's still not good, Zhou Xingxing himself is too abrasive to shoot movies, and it took half a year to choose a heroine and finally settle on an Aquarius, and the Aquarius scene was deleted like a passerby, that's it, this woman is still popular, and then he will make the heroine in his future films - well, in fact, there are not many movies, but every heroine seems to have deliberately come out to show her face. Star girls have become one of the shortcuts to fame for female stars. Shen Zhenghui is not a person with moral cleanliness, but he feels that every time he is like this, it is a bit of a noisy taste. In particular, Xing Ye gradually became dislike stealing the show, but suddenly went to another extreme and became a dutiful green leaf. This made Shen Zhenghui feel very unaccustomed.

In his personal opinion. Although the box office and word-of-mouth of Xingye's later movies are good. But he himself still likes the early and early works of Xing Ye stealing the show. Since he became a pure director and was hidden behind the movie, Shen Zhenghui felt that the attraction of Xing Ye's movies to him had also decreased a lot. Even in the future, he finally mentioned his interest in the pirated version of "Journey to the West", which he watched on the Internet, and this feeling is quite like the feeling of growing up, because Shen Zhenghui's mother used to say wryly when he was smiling from ear to ear when he watched Zhou Xingxing's movies, "What's so nice about being noisy?" ”

This has become a source of persistence for Shen Zhenghui, he is really unwilling to let Xing Ye start his era as a green leaf.

Then, the filming of "Kung Fu" was postponed, and the film that could be reflected in Shen Zhenghui's mind again suddenly appeared with two names - "The Green Hornet" and "King Haibian".

Thinking of "The Green Hornet" is naturally because of Bruce Lee, as a loyal fan of Bruce Lee, Xing Ye himself very much wants to follow Bruce Lee's footsteps to remake "The Green Hornet", in 2011, everyone knows what "Green Hornet" filmed, Shen Zhenghui thought about whether he could give Xing Ye a help and let him realize this dream, anyway, it is not very difficult to buy the copyright of "Green Hornet" through Guò Colombia.

And "King Haibian" is a little incredible in Shen Zhenghui's mind, but this film can still be linked to action movies, and the main reason why this film is well received is because the violent little Lori in it is so contrasting and cute. It's not difficult to make a little Lori pretend to be cute, but it's a new idea to make a "cute" little Lori violent enough.

Shen Zhenghui feels that the reason why he thinks of this film is because he feels that Zhou Xingxing himself is chasing Bruce Lee's footsteps and dreams, and speaking of it, it feels like chasing the male protagonist of a superhero in this film.

He couldn't help but open his mind, and felt that he could apply the stories of the two works of "The Green Hornet" and "King Haibian" at the same time, and combine them into one story:

The story should be like this, Ah Xing's idol who works as a chef in Chinatown is Bruce Lee, he has been trying to imitate Bruce Lee, including dressing up as the Green Hornet to maintain order on the street at night, this night, he pretended to be the Green Hornet to save a chick, but this scene was seen by a boring rich second generation, and the rich second generation who lived an empty life instantly ignited the interest of egg pain, he wooed Ah Xing and let Ah Xing become his assistant, and the two of them drove a sports car around every day to do chivalrous deeds. As long as the rich second generation enjoys this feeling of participation, most of the time he stands aside and watches Ah Xing get things done, and then comes out to show off his sense of zài, taking pictures, picking up girls, brushing fame, and so on.

After a long time, Ah Xing is tired of this kind of nominally chivalrous and righteous, but actually the life of a rich second-generation servant, the rich second generation is immersed in this vanity, in fact, most of what Ah Xing does needs the rich second-generation lawyer to end, Ah Xing is ready to leave the rich second generation at the same time, the boring interest of the rich second generation finally made a big deal, they got into trouble with the drug lord of drug trafficking, this time, the family background of the rich second generation can't help, he has to rely on Ah Xing at the same time, he also personally went into battle, Fighting against lawless drug lords, the two finally understand the meaning and pressure of being superheroes - with great power comes great responsibility......

As for the final ending, Shen Zhenghui thinks that he can discuss it with Zhou Xingxing, anyway, he thinks that the filming of the ending is not against the harmony, of course, if it is for the sake of commercial films, of course, it is a happy solution, the drug lord is killed, and the two people will either continue to partner to fight crime, or they will have other career directions, or they will return to the beauty, etc., are all directions that can be considered, but it is really not good. It's not impossible to let them hang up one. However, this feeling does not match Zhou Xingxing's movie style.

Of course, the ending can also leave enough space for a sequel, so it seems that it is really a good plan.

Shen Zhenghui immediately wanted to prepare the creation of the script outline, as far as the outline is concerned, it is very simple, but if he wants to turn the entire outline into a flesh-and-blood story and shoot it completely, this is a technical work.

Obviously, Shen Zhenghui and Zhou Xingxing are doing this kind of technical work.

……

Shen Zhenghui got up from the bed. It was the dead of night. With a clear mind, he typed quickly on the computer, and his thoughts gradually took shape in the sound of keyboard tapping under his hand, and the handwriting on the computer screen was line by line. He wrote more than just a movie story outline. And his many considerations for the film. The character of this film is the double protagonist. Ah Xing's role was set for Zhou Xingxing, and it was simply a setting made to attract him to shoot this movie, therefore. It is very necessary to use the Columbia company to hold the copyright adaptation rights of The Green Hornet; On the other hand, it is necessary for this rich second generation to choose an American actor, at least a white actor, so that there is hope of entering Hollywood, and Colombia will recognize this script, in addition, this script also involves a lot of details to be conceived, such as the style and way of fighting, various equipment burned out with money by the rich second generation, etc.

At this point, "King Haibian" does a good job, no matter how powerful the superhero is, he also needs equipment, which is also a deviation between the two protagonists' concepts, if you dig deeper, the exercise of kung fu for people's hearts lies in the inner courage, and firearms are the external reliance, if you want to deeply ponder the deepening of the theme of the whole story, you can ponder in this direction. But at this moment, Shen Zhenghui doesn't have to do this work by himself, it's better to hand over these jobs to Zhou Xingxing himself.

Shen Zhenghui typed several pages, and finally stopped and began to re-examine his thoughts. Sometimes I fought happily for a long time, and finally calmed down and took a closer look, and found that it was all rubbish, and this kind of thing had happened before. Just as Shen Zhenghui began to carefully examine what he had written, a voice came from behind him:

"What is this?"

Shen Zhenghui had the illusion of being caught by his mother in the middle of the night reading a novel in the bed, and when he turned around, Liu Xin stood behind Shen Zhenghui in his pajamas, "I woke up in the middle of the night and found that you were not in bed, so I came over to take a look." She leaned around Shen Zhenghui with great interest, "What is this?" A new playbook? Is this how directors get up in the middle of the night to write scripts? ”

"I don't do this kind of thing very often, but I was probably stimulated tonight." Shen Zhenghui replied.

"Who stimulated me?" Liu Xin kissed Shen Zhenghui.

"Of course it's you!" Shen Zhenghui stood up and poured a glass of water for himself and Liu Xin, "You are my muse, and the inspiration is thanks to you." ”

Liu Xin's smile said that although she didn't take what Shen Zhenghui said to heart, she really liked what Shen Zhenghui said, "Maybe Tomoaki Aonuma is here, and you are more stimulated and inspired." ”

"I'm afraid I won't be able to get up in the middle of the night."

Liu Xin glanced at him, "I don't believe it!" She sat down in Shen Zhenghui's place, "Can I take a look?" ”

"Look, it's just an outline, and there are a lot of things to discuss with Zhou Xingxing."

"Ready to let Zhou Xingxing be the protagonist?" Liu Xin was a little surprised, "I support, I'll see if it can be adapted into an animated film." ”

Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips, "That's a good idea." ”

……

The simple synopsis of the script was quickly sent to Zhou Xingxing, even though he was about to go back to Hong Kong, but this script still aroused his great interest, especially Shen Zhenghui said that he could buy the copyright of "The Green Hornet" through Guò Colombia, and he could directly apply the background and setting of "The Green Hornet" and use the name Green Hornet.

Zhou Xingxing soon met Shen Zhenghui for the second time, this time meeting, Zhou Xingxing began to talk about his own ideas, in a short period of time, he talked about a lot of his own ideas for Shen Zhenghui's simple script synopsis, many ideas made Shen Zhenghui feel surprised, he himself accepted Shen Zhenghui's setting of his role, but he wanted to express more of his own ideas, which surpassed Shen Zhenghui's setting a lot.

Shen Zhenghui was very happy to accept Zhou Xingxing's opinion, but he soon discovered another problem, this one was too thoughtful. He is not like an actor giving advice to the director within the framework of the script, but straightforwardly overturning the entire framework and re-arranging the entire structure according to his own ideas, according to Zhou Xingxing's own ideas, this film will definitely not be limited to the content of Shen Zhenghui's synopsis, it will be expanded wider. This made Shen Zhenghui feel that even Cheng Dù, who was a fan of his brainless stars, probably had a hard time getting along with Zhou Xingxing himself during the entire filming process. If your idea as a director is criticized by others as untenable, then how can you fulfill your duties as a director?

Zhou Xingxing didn't seem to realize this. He was very happy to be able to express his thoughts. At the same time, he looked at Shen Zhenghui with expectant eyes.

"Mr. Zhou, I like your idea very much," Shen Zhenghui thought for a moment and said carefully. "But I think if I were the director of this film. It may be a limitation on your performance. I'm not confident that I'll be able to achieve the results you want. ”

Xing Ye was a little stunned.

Shen Zhenghui hurriedly raised his hand, "I'm not saying that I want to stop this project, why don't we discuss new ways of cooperation." I am a nominal producer, you are responsible for the specific director's affairs, I will send a director of a company to be your assistant director, we will make a Hollywood movie according to your ideas, what do you think? ”

"And what about the contribution?" Xing Ye asked the most critical question directly.

"Before, Colombia said that it was willing to contribute 40 million US dollars, and also agreed that we would bring capital into the game, I think so, I will make up another 40 million US dollars with you, with a total investment of 80 million, so that I have more confidence when talking about income with Colombia."

Zhou Xingxing himself was shocked by this investment. In 2001, only Jack Cheng's "Rush Hour 2" reached a record investment of $90 million, and the investment of $33 million in "Rush Hour 1" was enough to shock the fish in the shallow water circle of Hong Kong films. Converted into Hong Kong dollars, the investment in this film has reached 240 million Hong Kong dollars, think about the investment amount of Hong Kong films, how many actors are there enough for a blockbuster of 60 million Hong Kong dollars? The investment of 80 million US dollars made Zhou Xingxing himself feel pressured, and he couldn't help but feel refreshed.

"In terms of salary, we can talk to Colombia according to the standard of big brother, I personally recommend that the salary can be less, and the proportion of sharing can be more, you have to consider this yourself, anyway, if you can negotiate the level of Jack as a big brother, I think it is acceptable on my side."

Zhou Xingxing is obviously a little confused, Jack Cheng's salary is not a secret, "Rush Hour 1" was 5 million US dollars, equivalent to 40 million Hong Kong dollars, "Rush Hour 2" is rumored to have risen to 15 million US dollars, and there are box office dividends, this is a record 120 million Hong Kong dollars, and only Jett Lee can compare with him, this is their accumulation of Hong Kong action movies for many years. Although Zhou Xingxing and Jack Cheng are called Double Monday Cheng, he has always been regarded as a regional actor, and it is difficult to break through cultural barriers, and now, taking advantage of the east wind of "Shaolin Football", it seems that the opportunity to break through this barrier and reach the height of Jack Cheng appears in front of him, even with Zhou Xingxing's own heart, the mood seems to be a little chaotic.

"I'm going to think about it."

"Okay," Shen Zhenghui nodded, "Mr. Zhou, I won't say anything big, I personally feel that this is an opportunity and a challenge, you and I are both Chinese, we both understand how difficult it is for us to gain a foothold in foreign countries, there are only a few of the most outstanding representatives, if this time can succeed, it is a very good opportunity." Even if it fails, it won't lie dormant for a few years, and the fundamentals of the Asian region are still there. ”

Zhou Xingxing's face was stern, and it took him a long time before he said, "You can't fail." ”

Shen Zhenghui knew that there was a drama now.

As soon as Zhou Xingxing left, Shen Zhenghui began to prepare for the crew, for example, he considered that the assistant directors sent to the United States would not be one, but three - Miyamoto, Lu Yang and Yuan Xiangren. The project of "Black Fist 2" was temporarily frozen, because the investment pressure of $40 million was even greater. Shen Zhenghui asked Nazumi Horiguchi to contact the Colombian side, he has decided that if Zhou Xingxing himself is not on it, he will also be on it himself, anyway, there is an experienced assistant director, and he is not worried about the scumbag of the film.

Just when Shen Zhenghui was busy with work, Mitsumi Fukuda called unexpectedly, "I heard that you are going to the United States to make a movie?" ”

"It doesn't have to be me to go, it should be Zhou Xingxing, if he goes to be a director, I am the producer, maybe go to the United States to hang out."

"My Kenyì," Mitsumi Fukuda on the other end of the phone said in a very firm tone, "don't go to the United States." ”

"Why?" Shen Zhenghui was a little strange.

"For the sake of safety, if you are fine with bodyguards in Japan and China, when you go to the United States, I don't know what you can do to ensure your safety." Mitsumi Fukuda seems to be speaking very strictly.

Shen Zhenghui let this kind of brainless words arouse a stomach of depression, "Am I so unlucky?" Zhang Ziqiang was shot. ”

"You haven't come to see me and my daughter for a long time, are you trying to avoid us?" Mitsumi Fukuda asked.

This transferred topic aroused Shen Zhenghui's bitterness.

"Is Ling okay?"

"It's fine, but she won't call Daddy."

"It's only been a few months, and I'm sure I won't call Dad." Shen Zhenghui snorted, "Okay, I know, if Director Zhou Xingxing is directed, I won't go to the United States, I'll be a nominal producer." ”

"He'll direct." Mitsumi Fukuda replied. (To be continued......)