"I've acted in three films so far, one that hasn't been released, and I've directed two movies and two TV series under my name, and both of them are Japanese movies and TV series, so you believe me when I asked me to direct the sequel to "Breaking Bad"?" Shen Zhenghui felt a little incredible, and Liu Xin, who was sitting next to him, was also surprised, "I think it's unbelievable." ”

"Your film is doing very well at the box office, and the box office in Asia can be described as amazing, and the director's level can be seen when you watch the movie," Thomas said. Nikkor is more of a fresh film director. ”

"At least he's older than me."

Thomas laughed, "Age is not an issue at all, especially for the film and television industry. He explained, "Joseph. Nikkor is Drew. Barrymore invited to direct, and she is the producer of the film. ”

"This girl is about my age, but she looks much more successful than I am." Shen Zhenghui smiled.

"Trust me, she's definitely not as successful as you." Thomas said seriously, "Wait, you said you're about the same age, and oh my God, you're only twenty-five." ”

Thomas patted the table, "Unbelievable. ”

"Doesn't the sequel's system continue to follow Miss Barrymore's will?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

"No, Colombia didn't have much confidence in the film at the time, so she was asked to bring in the money," Thomas explained, "but if the film is a big hit, or if the film is on the street, Columbia can increase the investment." ”

"What do you mean is that if you sell big and invest in filming a sequel, the cost will inevitably increase. If she hits the streets, Miss Barrymore probably won't have much money to invest in? ”

"Yes, that's Hollywood. Thomas pursed his lips, "You're either very discerning, or you're rich, and you're a big company." ”

"Is this your personal invitation?"

"Of course not, it's at least an important option for us," says Thomas, "and believe me, I'm definitely not the only one who saw the Black Fist trailer." ”

"So you made your decision based on this film?"

"It's not just this." Thomas said. "You must know that your "Wind Forest High School" is still in theaters!" After a pause, he continued, "I don't know what about other companies, just look at Columbia. "Wind Forest High School" and "Black Fist" are completely two styles of action movies. You're able to handle the action and the plot in perfect harmony. We see a lot of potential in you, and Colombia will not let go of this opportunity. ”

"I'm really flattered." Shen Zhenghui grinned.

"Ever since the Wachowski brothers' The Matrix went viral all over the world, Hollywood has been looking for ways to repeat that success. Others may think that a Hong Kong action director is enough, but I think it's better to use a director. He looked at Shen Zhenghui squarely, "You can think about it." ”

"It's really a thing worth considering," Shen Zhenghui nodded, "I kind of understand why Mr. Thomas always wants to meet me." ”

"It's also a great opportunity for Haruhi to grow," Thomas grinned, "what an opportunity to expand its reach into Hollywood, isn't Sony a role model for you?" ”

It's not an example to follow, but he's got a lot of money and doesn't care about being slaughtered by you Americans. Of course, these words can't be said, but as Thomas, he actually said such things, and sure enough, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes!

"I don't think it's a good choice to shoot a sequel to "Breaking Bad", after all, the status of the protagonist of this kind of movie is very important, and of course we can't change all the heroines, especially when the box office results are quite good." Shen Zhenghui said.

"Do you think it's going to be good at the box office?" Thomas asked.

"I've already said that this is a film that is attractive just by the name, and if the quality is good, of course the results will be good. How much money did you invest? ”

"The cost is $93 million."

"Then I don't think there's a problem at all with the return on investment." Shen Zhenghui said, "In order to maintain stability, I think the sequel probably doesn't need to change directors." ”

"Well," Thomas said, "I'm so anxious," he said, "and we can also invest and distribute new films for you," he said one by one, "your script, your director, even your team, with Hollywood actors, and even without shooting in the United States." ”

"Oh, I also hope that one day I will be treated like this." Sophia raised her glass, shook it, and took a sip of her wine.

"Oh, dear Sophia, didn't you come to Tokyo to find a chance to prove yourself?" Thomas turned his head and said softly, "You're still young, don't worry. Your film has also taken a lot of titles. ”

"It's just a title." Sophia shrugged her shoulders, "But it doesn't matter, maybe they're really not commercial enough." ”

"It's your family's character." Thomas shook his head, "Always thinking of both." ”

"Family?" Liu Xin repeated, "Sophia, are your elders also directors?" ”

"Great director," Thomas said to Liu Xin, then turned to Sophia, "Can I say that?" ”

Sophia pursed her lips, and Thomas continued, "Have you ever heard of Coppola's surname? ”

"Ah......" Shen Zhenghui's response turned a thousand times, "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now", god-like films. He looked at Sophia, who had a distorted face, "Miss Sophia is also surnamed Coppola?" ”

"It's really hard press." Sophia responded, "I know I'm not going to be able to do that. ”

"Don't be presumptuous, after all, times are different." Shen Zhenghui said, "I don't think Liu Xin will be able to do Miyazaki's level in his life." ”

"How do you know?" Liu Xin asked dissatisfiedly.

"Times are different." Shen Zhenghui spread his hands, "How big was the film industry in the past?" How old is it now? Past works were the only option, now there are more options. With the development of the times, the probability of producing classics is reduced. Because there are too many samples. ”

Shen Zhenghui stood up and shook hands with Sophia again, "But I think you will definitely be able to make a movie in your own style, and I hope you will be able to shoot it in Tokyo." ”

Sophia was a little stunned, "Thank you!" She said.

Of course it can be filmed, isn't "Lost in Translation" her work? Shen Zhenghui knows that the future is like this.

"Ahem," Thomas coughed a few times, drawing his attention back, "do you have any ideas?" He asked Shen Zhenghui, "As long as you have this intention, we can start the project." ”

Even Liu Xin looked at Shen Zhenghui expectantly. If he says yes. He is the first director in the mainland to enter Hollywood.

"This, I think, let's wait until after the release of "Black Fist"," Shen Zhenghui replied. "I think you were probably a little more confident at that time."

Thomas smiled a little forcefully. "That's true!"

The meal didn't last long. After eating, Thomas and Sophia thanked Shen Zhenghui for his hospitality, and the two of them didn't seem to have the idea of finishing the battle, and the meal was considered a success if they simply got closer. The two of them probably have the idea of fighting for a long time.

On the way back, Nazumi Horiguchi began to report on the information she had gathered.

"Mr. Thomas is probably trying to expand his voice within the group," Natsumi said, "and you know, Asia is not the most important part of Columbia Pictures as a whole, even though they all say that they value the Asian market the most." Mr. Thomas probably wanted to make a difference in Asia so that he could move to more important positions. ”

"Back to Hollywood, like?" Shen Zhenghui asked rhetorically.

"Probably." Natsumi shrugged her shoulders, "Sophia. Coppola is Francis. Ford. Coppola's daughter," she then sighed, "is the daughter of the director who filmed 'The Godfather'!" "You can hear her envy from the bottom of her heart by listening to the tone," her "Winged Angel" won the Young Director Award last year, and it is clear that this is a future literary film director. After saying the last sentence, Natsumi pursed her lips.

"You look down on literary films?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

"How so?" Natsumi smiled, "I've watched 'The Godfather' several times. ”

"The Godfather is not a literary film."

"Well, I just don't like literary films set in Tokyo." Natsumi spread her hands, "That's all. ”

"The story is really deep enough," Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips, "Did Thomas say that he wanted us to help him?" To be precise, you want us to help Sophia. Did Miss Coppola offer help with the shoot? ”

"I haven't heard him ask for anything like that for a while." Natsumi said, "What's more, if she makes a movie, the protagonists will definitely be Americans, and the Japanese will definitely play a supporting role, I don't think she will take many Japanese beautiful girls to play supporting roles." ”

"It's not just the actors who can make it easier." Shen Zhenghui replied.

"So, are you really interested in going to Hollywood and making movies?" Natsumi asked.

"Oh, speaking of which, I'm quite interested, too." Liu Xin on the side also joined the conversation, "So this Mr. Thomas regards you as a lifesaver?" ”

"Not necessarily, as far as I know, Colombia is also ready to invest in China, and the most commercially minded director in China, Feng, is said to be one of their investment targets."

"I think he's too Chinese, and he can't compare to you."

"Sinicization?" Shen Zhenghui narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Xin.

"I mean, this guy is really fun to make movies, but if he wasn't a Chinese, probably wouldn't be able to understand his story, well, can't understand his story, his preference for a certain actor is too obvious to make people think he has restrictions on using actors."

"Are you complimenting me in disguise?"

"At least you know how to use different actors," Liu Xin said, "and actors from different countries." ”

"Which film hasn't been released yet, and I'm not the one who does the main work."

"It's good that you know how to use an assistant director." Liu Xin used a tone that seemed to be telling a joke, "I think with these alone, you can gain a foothold in Hollywood." ”

Shen Zhenghui touched his nose, thought for a while and said to Liu Xin, "If racism is defeated, I have to say." You're so right. ”

"So have you decided you want to go?"

"No," Shen Zhenghui shook his head, "I think I'm still a little close." ”

"What's missing?"

"Fame and a masterpiece."

"Isn't the score of "Wind Forest High School" good?"

"This is an entertainment film, entertainment films are obviously not enough, there must be a foundational film." Shen Zhenghui tilted his head, "If you can reach the level of "The Godfather". ”

"You just told me that 'The Godfather' is no longer up to par." Liu Xin said, "Going back on your word so quickly? ”

"When everyone stops watching The Godfather, then we will naturally reach or surpass it."

"I find it difficult." Liu Xin grinned, "Maybe with the passage of time, it will become more and more classic." ”

"If the opponent can't be belittled. Then we can only strengthen our side. Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips.

"You mean Black Fist?" Liu Xin asked.

"I didn't say this one. But it's also possible that it will always be the next one, but since it's talking about this one," he looked at Liu Xin, "Do you want to watch it?" ”

"Let's talk about it when it's released." Liu Xin refused. "There's no atmosphere in watching the dailies. Even myself. I didn't have any special feeling when I watched the anime dailies. Do your best to think about whether there is anything wrong with the changes. She paused and said, "I didn't feel relieved until it was on TV or in the cinema." It's time to calm down and enjoy your work. ”

"Oh, you still feel that way?" Shen Zhenghui raised his eyebrows.

"Oh, speaking of which," Liu Xin seemed to remember, "what's our plan for the next part?" ”

Shen Zhenghui felt a headache and asked, "Does CLAMP have any new works recently?" ”

"Ah, it's amazing to talk about these people," Liu Xin's attention was diverted suddenly, "It's amazing that they were still working on new comics when they were helping to do the work of "Lelouxiu". ”

"Oh? What is the theme of the new comics? ”

"It seems to be a talkie-talkie, what is it called "Chobits"."

"Oh, then take down the animation production first!" Shen Zhenghui said.

"I'm just starting to draw!" Liu Xin said, "It won't be a year or two before I can adapt the animation!" ”

"That's right.,Otherwise, ask them if they have any comics that haven't been animated yet.,Just use it.。

"Is that good?" Liu Xin hesitated, "Although I like their works very much, their works don't match our long-standing style, and I am also very worried about "Lelouxiu" this time." ”

"Trust me, just go get a copy." Shen Zhenghui raised his hand, "Many CLAMP fans like you are looking forward to the animation of a niche comic day and night!" ”

"Where's the minority?" Liu Xin asked dissatisfied, "And CLAMP's comics can be animated!" ”

"Ah, I'm so sorry." Shen Zhenghui raised his hand to make a surrender, "It's better to find a eunuch's work to be animated, maybe the author will be moved and fill in the pit again." ”

Liu Xin laughed, "Are you talking about Tanaka?" ”

"Speaking of which, I like "Yakushiji Ryoko's Strange Incident Book" very much, otherwise I will adapt this work."

"yes, so far, there have only been three books, are you going to release only three episodes of the cartoon?" Liu Xin snorted, "What's more, can you get Tanaka's authorization?" ”

This one is actually the least difficult. Shen Zhenghui thought to himself, I can not only get the adaptation rights of animation, but also the film adaptation rights. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly opened his mouth and said to Liu Xin, "Are you interested in Chinese works?" ”

"Chinese?" Liu Xin's eyes widened, "A Chinese writer's work?" ”

"Yes, you know that we have a literary website in China, and there are a lot of good works on it." Shen Zhenghui pursed his lips, he remembered a classic work.

"Really?" Liu Xin asked.

"There's a good work called "The Legend of Wukong"."

"I'm familiar with Cai Zhiheng with online novels." Liu Xin pouted and said, "But the name of this work is very much in line with your intentions, a classic literary masterpiece, it is suitable for the adaptation of domestic animation companies!" ”

"You will talk about it after you watch this work," Shen Zhenghui responded, "Cai Zhiheng's work is certainly very good, but that kind of romance is difficult to find when adapted into movies and TV series." But it's an investment direction. Shen Zhenghui touched his upper lip.

Online literature has just begun to take off, and the people who published their works at the beginning all had the flavor of literary youth, and a group of people who began to become popular such as Li Xunhuan and Baby Anne were very different from the later online literature, and Shen Zhenghui was still waiting for the rise of a mature business model. Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered something, and the urge to call his father arose at the moment.

"So," Nazumi Horiguchi interrupted the two of them, "Well, president, who will you send back first?" ”

Shen Zhenghui glanced at Liu Xin, Liu Xin tilted his head to the side, "Since you said "The Legend of Wukong", do you have this book?" She asked.

"Well, the book hasn't been published in China yet," Mr. Shen said, "but I like it, I print a few copies myself and keep them at home, and when I have nothing to do, I wonder how to make a movie with this script." He asked, "Send you back first?" ”

"No, I'm going to you first, I'm going to see if this book is as good as you say." Liu Xin raised his neck, like a proud swan.

"Okay." Shen Zhenghui shrugged his shoulders and said to Natsumi, "Go to my house first, I'm sorry for you, and I'll send Miss Liu back later." ”

"No need," Liu Xin said stiffly, "You guys go first, I still have something to tell him, I'll call a car myself later." ”

Shen Zhenghui's eyes widened, and Natsumi Horiguchi turned away a little sneeringly.

As if he hadn't heard anything, the driver drove steadily towards the high-end apartment where Shen Zhenghui lived. (To be continued......)