Hollywood's scripts are not all high-quality, and in Columbia's script library, Shen Zhenghui also saw a lot of brain-opening scripts. [It can be seen that good scripts are also selected from the mountains of scripts.]

However, Colombia also has a library of high-quality scripts, which are all scripts that have been evaluated or will be very box office, or will win awards, and Emmerich's scripts belong to this category before, and Colombia is not ready to shoot for the time being, but it is very interested in starting filming, which takes time and money.

I buried my head in the script library and watched it for a day, and when I came out, I still felt dizzy, and when the number reached a certain level, how to deal with a large number of things had to rely on some kind of programmed things, so of course there are high-quality products that rely on layers of screening, and there are unlucky people who are never appreciated and thrown in the corner, but for Shen Zhenghui, no matter how confident he is in his vision, when he really sees such a huge number of scripts, Shen Zhenghui is still expected to sigh.

So during the meal, he asked Thomas, "How do you sift through such a huge library of scripts?" ”

Colombia itself does not have the ability to deal with such a huge library of scripts, which has to mention the producer system in Hollywood, it is the producer who can make the decision, so it is the producer who wants to convince the creativity, so famous directors basically serve as producers at the same time, and every pearl needs a producer to select.

As a result, after talking for a long time, Shen Zhenghui still didn't think that there was anything advanced about Hollywood's system, and Chinese investors basically only paid money. Because many of them don't know anything about making movies, the director can have the final say. In Hollywood, it's absolutely impossible for producers to be ignorant of the filming process, and many times they play the role of spurring directors. However, for many directors who are also producers, they are able to carry out their will. Of course, it is impossible to say how different Chinese filmmaking is from that of the West. Maybe it's more about film censorship.

Thomas didn't expect Shen Zhenghui to be able to choose the movie he wanted to shoot in the script library right away, but he still couldn't help but mention it to Shen Zhenghui like this, the North American audience's desire for kung fu movies can be seen from the success of Zhou Xingxing's "The Green Hornet", and the same is true of Columbia's meaning. I hope that Shen Zhenghui can shoot a high-level American kung fu-themed movie. Hollywood's attempts have had their share of success in this regard. The Wachowski brothers were successful, and the films of other directors were some good and some were very unsuccessful. The Chinese kung fu superstars who broke into Hollywood lost some of their original qualities under the hands of foreign directors. For example, Jack Cheng. Although the box office results are good. But it seems that the road in Hollywood is getting narrower and narrower. Coupled with their growing age, he and Jet Lee are pragmatically putting the focus of their future work back to China, including his brother and so on.

Under such a shape shì. Both Columbia and Thomas hope to use Shen Zhenghui to set a new benchmark in kung fu movies and make a replicable model in Hollywood, and they really salivate over the "Black Fist" franchise in this regard.

Shen Zhenghui didn't think about it so much, his main purpose in coming to the United States was not to make movies at the beginning, and now, if you put aside the matter with Mr. Anderson, movies have become a good way to relax, and Shen Zhenghui has also begun to think about how he should choose if he wants to play in Hollywood.

Obviously, this is not a matter that can be decided in a short period of time, and Shen Zhenghui spent a whole day in Colombia, and by the way, he also learned about his popular Cheng dù. A few of the Colombian staff members had watched his movie, and when they saw him, they were very excited to come up to him and ask him for autographs. What made Shen Zhenghui happy was what they said.

"Mr. Shen, I was so disappointed that I didn't see you in "Black Fist 2", I originally thought you were the behind-the-scenes wave in "Black Fist 2"!"

Someone also asked, "Mr. Shen, why didn't you direct "Black Fist 2"?" Will you direct Black Fist 3? ”

In this way, the "Black Fist" series seems to have a strong vitality in the United States! Shen Zhenghui touched his chin.

"You can also consider using Black Fist 3 as a knock outfit to enter Hollywood, that Thai guy is really good." "I heard that CAA is ready to sign him, and you can work with him in Hollywood." ”

Shen Zhenghui smiled and said that he would consider this construction. Thomas said he had already made arrangements to go to Tom Cruise's party in the evening.

"Who?" Shen Zhenghui felt very funny, "We just attended his ex-wife's party yesterday, are we going to attend him today?" ”

"What's so strange about that?" "It's a high-end party," he says, "and it's all big directors and A-listers, and Tom has just come back from New Zealand, where he's made a film about the Japanese genre." ”

"The Last Samurai?"

"Oh, have you seen the news reports too?" Thomas said with some indescribable sourness, "Warner Bros. advertised that they invested 140 million, and Tom Cruise alone was paid 25 million US dollars, as well as a box office share. ”

"I think the price is quite reasonable," Shen Zhenghui shrugged his shoulders, "If it weren't for Tom Cruise, they would definitely lose money on this movie!" ”

"Do you think so too?" Thomas asked.

"Of course, isn't this your Hollywood star system? Sometimes the star is the box office guarantee, no matter how bad the movie is. But going to New Zealand to shoot a Japanese-themed movie ......," Shen pouted.

"Because it's cheap, there are preferential policies!" Thomas replied, "It's much cheaper to build a Japanese town in the sparsely populated New Zealand than to use Japanese antique buildings." He shrugged his shoulders, "The Lord of the Rings was shot in New Zealand. ”

Speaking of "The Lord of the Rings", Shen Zhenghui remembered his "Magic Apprentice", a long story that was still serialized by himself, and he bought out the copyright and handed it over to Liu Xin to make a cartoon. I don't know what the ratings will be if it airs in Japan! You can call and ask. Shen Zhenghui's thinking was sideways.

"Mr. Shen?" Thomas woke up Shen Zhenghui, who was deep in thought, "Why don't you and Tom tonight?" Cruise can talk a little more, and we can fully consider working with him for our new film. ”

New film? I don't know what the new film is yet! Yes, Shen Zhenghui smiled.

Tom Cruise's mansion is like a castle, and when Shen Zhenghui, Fujido Xiangcheng, and Thomas arrive at the door of the mansion by car, the electronic door opens automatically. Although this is not a Beverly Hills mansion worth $350,000 in the future, when the car stopped at the door, Fujido Xiangcheng who got out of the car was still a little dizzy, "This ...... This is Tom Cruise's home? Her voice trembled a little, "I just went to Nicole Kidman's house yesterday. Today is Tom Cruise's house again. I was so lucky. ”

Shen Zhenghui glanced at her, girl, please don't talk to Nicole Kidman in front of Tom Cruise, but fortunately, others can't understand your Japanese pronunciation.

Tom Cruise stood at the door in a casual suit to greet guests. It looks like this should be an intimate party. It should be different from yesterday's low-level party at Nicole Kidman's house. Shen Zhenghui, the two people who were chatting not far behind Tom Cruise, felt a little familiar, and Fujido Xiangcheng couldn't help but call out, "Tom Cruise." Ah, and Lucas and Spielberg! ”

The blessing of Totodo Xiangcheng, Shen Zhenghui immediately accepted the annotations of these top directors and actors, accompanied by Fujido Xiangcheng's slightly rude exclamation, two obviously Oriental faces also appeared near the door, one was a slightly uncle, Shen Zhenghui knew, this is Watanabe Ken, who will also appear in "Inception" in the future, and the other face, a little too young, looks less than twenty years old, and there are a few pimples on the face.

The two men were obviously Japanese, and they looked puzzled and surprised when they heard Fujido's voice.

Under the leadership of Thomas, Shen Zhenghui and Fujido Xiangcheng have already stepped forward to shake hands with Tom Cruise, and Thomas acts as an introducer, "This is the famous Asian director, Mr. Shen, whose work is the previous great success of "Black Fist". ”

Tom Cruise didn't know if he was pretending or if he really knew about the film, and he had a surprised look on his face, "Welcome, Mr. Shen." ”

"Just call me John." Shen Zhenghui shook hands with the other party, "I'm also very happy to see your real person." ”

Shen Zhenghui's words were earnest, but he was not excited. However, Fujido almost burst into tears when she shook hands with Tom Cruise.

"This Miss Fujido Kazuki is a Japanese actress, and Shen ...... John came along. Thomas introduced, not mentioning the stalk of bodyguards.

Tom Cruise, accustomed to this kind of fan excitement, smiled as charmingly as his trademark charm, politely shook hands with Fujido Kazu, and invited them into the house.

Thomas dragged on and chatted with Tommy Cruise, "Are we the last guests?" ”

"Yes."

"That's embarrassing."

The living room was very large, and the guests gathered in groups to chat, and Tom Cruise apologized and walked away. Thomas, Shen Zhenghui and Fujido Xiangcheng said, "It's okay to go shopping, the banquet will officially start in a while, do you want me to introduce you to someone?" "That means helping him get in the relationship.

Shen Zhenghui was not too anxious about this, and refused with a smile. Thomas seemed to have his own business, nodded and walked over to a couple of guys in crisp suits, who didn't look so much like directors and more like the management of a film company.

"Hello, is it Director Sasaki?" With a familiar tone, Ken Watanabe and his children walked over, "I'm Ken Watanabe, and it's an honor to be able to meet you here." He stretched out his hand and shook hands with Shen Zhenghui, and then his gaze fell on Fujitang Xiangcheng's face, "Hello." He held out his hand again.

"Did Mr. Watanabe just finish filming The Last Samurai?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

"Yes." Ken Watanabe shook hands with the slightly reserved Fujido Kazuki, and then turned around to introduce the children around him, "This is Koyamada-kun, Koyamada-kun also starred in "The Last Samurai", he is an actor and martial artist. ”

"Hello. I'm Shin Koyamada. The Japanese-American, who had just turned 20, was still a little shy.

"Martial artist," Shen Zhenghui couldn't help but look at him twice more when he heard this title, "Fujido Xiangcheng is also a martial artist. He introduced.

Ken Watanabe and Shin Oyamada both showed surprised expressions.

"She has starred in "Black Fist"," Shen Zhenghui said, unabashedly interested in Oyamada, "Where is Oyamada-kun from?" ”

Koyamada for a while, there was some period of Ai Ai.

"He's living in Los Angeles now." Ken Watanabe said for him.

"How is Koyamada-kun's English?" Shen Zhenghui asked again.

"It's okay." Oyamada replied in English, much softer than the average Japanese accent.

"I'm interested in martial artist actors, can Koyamada-kun give me your contact information?" Shen Zhenghui asked.

Although Shen Zhenghui is only an Asian director, Ken Watanabe does not really think that his influence is limited to Asia, and he was brought in by Thomas, the vice president of Columbia. knew that he was definitely going to show his strength in Hollywood. I brought Xiao Yamada up to say hello, who knew that Xiao Yamada was actually taken by the other party at once. For a while, Ken Watanabe's mood was a little complicated, and he could mix it up in Hollywood. However, Hollywood's use of foreign actors is obviously not as good as that of domestic actors. Yellow actors are even worse than white people. A large part of Watanabe's career is still in his home country. He naturally knows Shen Zhenghui's status in Japan, and this is a director who has just set a box office record for live-action movies in Japan.

Although Koyamada doesn't know this for a while, he can be favored by a director. Regardless of the director, it was a great opportunity for the young Koyamada. He hurriedly took out his business card and handed it to Shen Zhenghui somewhat respectfully, Fujitang Xiangcheng on the side stretched his neck, and Xiao Yamada also gave her one.

"I know Mr. Watanabe, so I won't ask you for a business card." Shen Zhenghui said.

Ken Watanabe laughed, this one's acting skills are good, and the most important thing is that he has been recognized by Hollywood, so Hollywood can always think of him when it comes to Japan-related themes.

A group of yellow people seemed a little too conspicuous together, and the two Japanese hurriedly took their leave after a few words, still trying to blend in with their surroundings. As soon as the two of them left, Lucas and Spielberg walked over there, and they seemed to be very careful not to get together with each other.

"Hello, I heard you're the amazing Asian director?" Spielberg's words sounded a little arrogant, but with his expression, it didn't seem aggressive, "I'm Spielberg, I've seen your movie." This is Lucas. ”

Lucas nodded.

"Thanks, you can call me John." Shen Zhenghui smiled, "I grew up watching your movies. ”

It's a good joke, and the two big guys are amused at once, "How old are you?" Thirty or forty? I can't always correctly judge the age of Asians, you should be younger than Zhang Yimou, right? ”

Shen Zhenghui couldn't laugh or cry, and at this time, Fujido Xiangcheng stood quietly behind him, looking at these legendary characters with enjoyment.

"I'm twenty-eight years old."

"God!" The expression of astonishment hung on the faces of the two people, "I heard that the director of "Black Fist" is very young, but I didn't expect to be so young. Both of them were a little emotional.

After a few pleasantries, Spielberg showed his knowledge of the Chinese and Japanese film circles, and then Lucas couldn't help but get straight to the point, "I've seen the two movies "Ryoko Yakushiji Strange Events" and "Shanghai Fortress." He said that Shen Zhenghui, the English translation of "The Book of Strange Events of Ryoko of Yakushi Temple", reacted for a while, but "Shanghai Fortress" made him understand at once, and then he began to mutter: Where did you watch the movie?

"The special effects for these two films were very successful," Lucas praised at first, "Can you tell me how you did it?" Especially in the air battle in the Shanghai fortress, did the squadron really dispatch military planes to help you shoot? ”

"It's a secret." Shen Zhenghui spread out his hands, and felt quite happy to see the expressions of these two people, and after a pause, he said, "Actually, we used the method of model shooting, which is a combination of large-scale models and special effects shooting, and the special effects lens is made by a Hong Kong company." ”

"Oh!" Lucas opened his mouth wide, "They're really not bad......"

Is it good to burn money extremely, Hong Kong's Xiantao Digital has been practicing after being invested heavily by Fukuda Guangmei and Wang Anping, and several Hong Kong films and Japanese films in the spring are special effects made by them, and now Fukuda Guangmei is already planning to establish a special effects subsidiary based on animation CG technology in Japan.

Lucas doesn't say it, Shen Zhenghui also knows what he's thinking, technical things are what the director likes to ponder the most, and he and Cameron are typical technical maniacs in Hollywood.

Spielberg seemed to think about something else, "As a Chinese, you actually exhibit in the Japanese film industry, which is really very rare." ”

Shen Zhenghui nodded, "By chance." He said, of course, he wouldn't explain that I had a Japanese lover or something.

"Speaking of which, Colombia wants me to produce a Japanese-themed film, are you interested?" Spielberg asked, "You should know Japan as a country, do you know what their geisha are all about?" ”

"Memoirs of a Geisha" is indeed filmed in Colombia, Sony line, and the producer is indeed Spielberg, but you found a Malaysian, two Chinese to play the Japanese geisha protagonist, don't you feel discordant?

Shen Zhenghui could only smile, "This art method is too classical," he shrugged his shoulders, "I can't do anything about it." ”

Spielberg touched his beard, "I also think there are very few Japanese actresses who can take on this role." Then he turned his head, "The Japanese actress who appeared in "The Green Hornet" seems to be good-looking, are you familiar with it?" ”

Fujido Kazuki's eyes widened, and he was about to shout that Tomoaki Aonuma was the woman of Director Shen. (To be continued!)

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