"It's a great film to watch!" Spielberg tried hard to persuade that because of the subject matter, the film was generally not favored, and there was still a gap of more than 10 million in the budget of 50 million US dollars, so he had to revise the script and cut a few plots.

On the roadside sidewalk, the two walked side by side, Wang Zichuan pretended to mutter: "What kind of film is this?" ”

"War-themed films!" Seeing Wang Zichuan's lack of interest, Spielberg's mind turned and decided to reveal a little plot: "The protagonist of the film is called Jim, Jim was born in a British businessman's family in Shanghai, and has lived a worry-free life since he was a child. ”

Wang Zichuan raised his eyebrows, turned his head and asked, "Is this really a comedy?" ”

Wang Zichuan has seen a lot of war-themed comedies, the most representative is "Raise Your Hands", which has made the audience laugh from beginning to end, maybe you can start a genre like "Mr. Zombie", "Raise Your Hands" There are no magnificent war scenes in it, at most a few rifles, Tengfei Entertainment can shoot it, and the lap-legged Japanese soldier played by Fan Changjiang ...... Let Hong Jinbao act.

The appearance of Hong Jinbao playing a Japanese soldier automatically appeared in his mind, and Wang Zichuan couldn't help laughing, and the corners of his mouth curled.

Spielberg thought that his words just now had an effect, and he was quite complacent, and continued: "The plot below is Da Gao. tide, the outbreak of World War II, the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, although Jim and his family were separated and sent to the Japanese concentration camp, but he saw the long-cherished 'Zero' fighter here, more than three years of concentration camp life made the previously naïve Jim a little more old, not only learned' You can do anything to eat', and he has become so tactful with people that even the Japanese soldier Cao looked at him differently, so Jim accompanied his dream of flying through the most difficult days of the concentration camp, and finally reunited with his parents who loved him dearly after the war. ”

The prince was not as Spielberg had anticipated. Shaking his head slightly, he sighed: "There is no market for this kind of film in Hong Kong, everyone likes a brisk rhythm with a sense of joy, and this kind of depressing plot is a big poison point." ”

Spielberg argued: "Mr. Wang, please believe me, this is a film worth looking forward to. ”

Wang Zichuan smiled: "You plan to go to the magic capital of China to film?" As far as I know, Europe and the United States have not set a precedent for this, and it is not easy to convince the Chinese government because there are many conservative officials there. ”

Spielberg was completely imposing, and said honestly: "Mr. Wang." To tell you the truth, I came to Hawaii this time to find you, hoping to use your influence to persuade the Chinese government to allow the crew of "Empire of the Sun" to shoot in the magic capital. ”

"I can agree, but you also have to promise me a condition, so that no one will suffer, what do you think?"

Wang Zichuan smiled like a little fox, and the "Sun Empire" before the crossing was indeed filmed in the magic capital. In other words, without him, Spielberg could also convince the mainland government that why not be a favor. Moreover, he also wanted to invite Spielberg to direct "Home Alone".

"Great, thank you Mr. Wang!" Spielberg was greatly encouraged, although Wang Zichuan did not agree to invest, which made him feel a little regretful. But the relationship between the two has really taken a step forward, and the cooperation will become logical in the future.

Unconsciously, the two walked for more than ten minutes, and the hotel in front of them was faintly in sight. Wang Zichuan slowed down, this is a good opportunity, and when he arrives at the hotel, he has to run in again.

"I have a script here, Mr. Spielberg, and I want to invite you to be the director."

"What kind of script excites you so much?" Spielberg secretly complained that he didn't want to waste time on Chinese films, this was simply a waste of life, after all, the production cycle of a film would take at least half a year, and a longer one year, or even longer, and the most important thing was that there was no market for Chinese films in the United States.

"Rest assured, this is an American film, both in terms of the actors and the background." Wang Zichuan first informed the other party's concerns, so that Spielberg would listen carefully.

"That's great!"

Wang Zichuan continued: "A comedy, called Home Alone, as the name suggests, is about a family Christmas holiday where the youngest toddler is left at home because of the haste in which preparations are made. ”

Spielberg was already in the groove, and many images flashed through his mind, asking, "Is this really a comedy?" I thought it was a disaster, a child left alone at home, and God knew what would happen! ”

Wang Zichuan smiled: "The laughing point is in this child, how to say it, this is a small child, at the beginning, he was not sad, but jumped on his parents' bed, this is one of his wishes, because there are too many family members." ”

Spielberg nodded slowly, suppressed the words of inquiry, and was completely attracted by the next plot, and let out exaggerated laughter from time to time.

"Haha...... These two thieves are so funny! I've never seen such a smart kid. ”

"Oh! God, what these two stupid thieves have been through, it's a nightmare! ”

"The police are so irresponsible."

"Mother's love is so great, if she knew about Kevin's situation, maybe she wouldn't be in such a hurry to come back."

……

Wang Zichuan said that his mouth was dry, and he wondered in his heart, many plots I thought about for a long time last night and didn't think about it, just now I put a film from beginning to end, without the slightest omission, which is equivalent to watching "Home Alone" again in my mind.

Spielberg was still immersed in the wonderful story, and suddenly praised: "Mr. Wang, you are amazing, it's like filming, you are a natural director!" ”

Wang Zichuan has a strange face, he can indeed make films like "Home Alone", and if he changes it to an unfamiliar film, his details will be revealed, and he doesn't think he has any directorial talent.

"Mr. Spielberg, I want to invite you to direct this Home Alone, and the remuneration is good."

Spielberg asked solemnly, "Mr. Wang, is the schedule set?" ”

This "Home Alone" film is very attractive to him, and Spielberg also intends to agree to Wang Zichuan's request, but this is all based on the completion of "Empire of the Sun", if the two schedules conflict, Spielberg does not want to give up "Empire of the Sun".

"It's this year's Christmas schedule, and the time is a little tight, but I believe in Mr. Spielberg's ability, and it will definitely ......" Wang Zichuan's face changed, and then he smiled bitterly, Spielberg's apologetic face told him the answer.

"That's a shame." Spielberg shrugged his shoulders and looked regretful.

"It's okay, it doesn't prevent us from working together in the future." Wang Zichuan was not too disappointed in his heart, he took a fancy to Spielberg, not because of his directing ability, but because of his connections, if Spielberg agreed to recommend a copy of "Home Alone" to Paramount and other giant distribution companies, the effect would be the same.

Spielberg thought for a while and muttered: "Mr. Wang, in order to make up for my apologies, I recommend a director to you, his name is Columbus, a very talented new director. ”

Chris. Columbus was a newcomer to Spielberg's discovery, who became intoxicated by watching "The Godfather" at the age of 15 and became interested in cinema. After being admitted to the film department of New York University, he began to write film scripts, and his fourth screenplay "Elf" after graduation was finally appreciated by Spielberg, and after more than a year of revision in Los Angeles, it was made into a movie of the same name. Later, he wrote two screenplays for Spielberg, "The Seven Treasures" and "The Wonderful".

"Columbus!" Wang Zichuan exclaimed, he didn't associate this Columbus with the Columbus who discovered the New World, he was surprised because Chris. Columbus is the director of the original "Home Alone", but he didn't expect to turn around and return to the original track.

Spielberg said smugly: "It seems that Mr. Wang has also heard of his reputation, if Mr. Wang is willing, I can let him come to Hawaii immediately, and I can ask Chris . For Columbus, it was also an opportunity. ”

"Then trouble Mr. Spielberg."

lost the east corner of the harvest, Wang Zichuan no longer forced Spielberg to direct "Home Alone", on the one hand, he didn't want to force Spielberg, on the other hand, Chris. Columbus is a newcomer, since he is a newcomer, he should be more controllable, if Spielberg is allowed to direct "Home Alone", he will definitely pay some benefits, and if the other party asks for shares, he can only endure the pain and agree.

"We've reached our destination." Spielberg stood in front of the hotel, thinking about whether to go in, and through the contact just now, he understood that the purpose of the two parties was the same, they both wanted to find an opportunity to talk, and coming to the hotel was just an excuse.

Wang Zichuan smiled and said: "Since we are all here, let's go in and talk, it won't be so quiet when we return to the hotel." ”

The middle school students in the hotel were arranging a birthday party in the evening, noisy, maybe the teacher Su would ask him to help or something, and he missed the plan to win over the big director around him in vain.

"Well, I've been to this hotel several times, and the caviar in it is very distinctive." Spielberg readily agreed.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and walked into the hotel, where Spielberg chatted with the lobby manager at the counter and came back to explain, "I asked him to bring out the best ingredients." ”

"Thank you!" Wang Zichuan smiled and thanked him.

Spielberg took Wang Zichuan to the restaurant, which was opulent and extravagant, no less than the top hotels in Hong Kong, with more than a dozen tables in the lobby and uniformed waiters moving through the hall. (To be continued......)

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