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After the Golden Globe nominations were announced, an exclusive conversation with Ye Wei: I am a filmmaker

December 14, 2005 at 08:53

Sina Entertainment News: In the early morning of December 13, local time in the United States, the 63rd American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards announced the list of nominees, and "Little Sunshine Beauty" directed by Chinese director Ye Wei and "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Chinese director Ang Lee both won seven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and other awards, becoming the focus of attention.

Ye Wei, who is only 17 years old, broke the record of the youngest nominee for the Best Director award that has been in the dust for many years. On the phone, Sina Entertainment has an exclusive conversation with Brother Wei. He said that he is just a filmmaker who loves movies, and he is not special. Brother Wei smiled and said that he would be the first to applaud Ang Lee for winning the award.

Sina Entertainment: First of all, congratulations on being nominated and breaking the record, how are you feeling now?

Ye Wei: Thank you, I'm very happy, I'm very grateful, thank you to everyone who supports me, this is everyone's moment.

Sina Entertainment: You are only 17 years old, but you have already achieved so much, what do you think about this?

Ye Wei: I look at it from the perspective of movies, I am not special, I am just a person who loves movies, I got the opportunity, made a few movies, and won everyone's love. That's the way it is, anyway, in my heart, I'm a filmmaker, and I try to make that never change.

Sina Entertainment: Don't you feel like a big star?

Ye Wei: I don't like to live a celebrity life. Fame is a very complicated thing, and there are aspects that you will enjoy very much, such as when you go out to eat and are at the checkout at a restaurant, and suddenly you know that you have a deal. But there are also a lot of bad aspects that can easily mess up your life. I've had this experience, and I think everyone who becomes famous pays a price to learn to cope better. But I understand that when you get into the industry, you get the good and you have to deal with the bad.

Sina Entertainment: Tell us about your current state of life?

Ye Wei: I'm being interviewed by you at school. I still continue to go to school and go about my life as usual, and when it is almost the Christmas and New Year holidays, I will go on vacation to welcome the new year.

Sina Entertainment: There are a lot of rumors about your new movie, is there anything to reveal?

Ye Wei: A lot of rumors are because there are many projects in contact, but we haven't decided which one to join, and I believe there will be definite news soon.

Sina Entertainment: Is it possible that it is a Chinese-language movie, and is there any idea of when to make a Chinese-language movie?

Ye Wei: Making Chinese films has been one of my goals since I was a child, I am a Chinese and I am full of enthusiasm for Chinese films. I like martial arts, kung fu and other very Chinese themes, and there are countless excellent filmmakers in the Chinese film industry who want people to cooperate. But things have to be fate, I don't know when fate will come, maybe the next project will be, maybe it will be a few years later. But I will definitely make Chinese-language films, that's for sure.

Sina Entertainment: That's really good news. Another Chinese director, Ang Lee, was also shortlisted for Best Director, you are going to compete with him, what do you think?

Ye Wei: (laughs) Ang Lee and I are old friends, compared to him, he is a master in the world, I am just a small character who has just entered the rivers and lakes. I'm a fan of him myself, and "Brokeback Mountain" is a movie that has more than a perfect score. Of course, I hope that I can win the award, and I also hope that Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg will take it, because there are many directors who have not been nominated and have made good films. If Ang Lee wins the award, I will be the first to stand up and applaud.

Sina Entertainment: When will you come to China?

Ye Wei: In interviews with Chinese media, I have repeatedly said when I will travel to China, but unfortunately in the end, my plans were disrupted due to changes. I have a relationship with China on oxygen intake and supply, and I need to go back regularly to replenish oxygen, otherwise I will die. Next summer, no matter what, I will travel to China, maybe I will meet you at some entertainment program then, I don't know yet, and I will arrange it then.

Sina Entertainment: Is there anything you would like to say to Chinese movie fans in particular?

Ye Wei: Thank you, it's an honor to have your support, and I have always had your exclusive place in my heart, like brothers and sisters.

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Three principles? This is absolutely impossible.

Brian had a headache, Ye Wei would still listen to persuasion two years ago, although in the end he would still do it with his own ideas, but now he doesn't listen to persuasion at all, he is spoiled by success.

"What are you kidding?" When the people who told the company about the situation, everyone's first reaction was to be stunned.

Not to mention the three principles, any of them can't be obtained by VIY, the core is that he can't get into the production management of big projects.

What should I do? Brian wanted to change Ye Wei's mind in a roundabout way, but he gave a hard order this day, and he had to communicate it today, otherwise he would reply by himself.

Brian had no choice but to communicate the "Fantasy Elf Event Book" project first, and if there was anyone in the six who was most likely to agree and at least negotiate, it would definitely be Paramount. Because of the closest relationship with DreamWorks and the most serious invitation, "Snow White and the Seven Warrior Monks" came in second, and some projects were just trying their luck to get attention.

Grab the phone handset at your desk and make a tough call to Katherine Kennedy.

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Weekly box office

December 9-15, 2005

-- Movies -- Rankings -- Number of Weeks in Play -- Number of Theaters/Change -- Average -- Box Office of the Week -- Total Box Office -- Production Cost (millions) -- Distributor

The Chronicles of Narnia - 1st place - Week 1 - 3616 - 22,492 - 81,331,961 - 81,331,961 - 180 - Bo Wei

King Kong - 2nd place - (2 days) - 3567 - 4,500 - 16,051,500 - 16,051,500 - 207 - universal

"Sinrena" - 3rd place - 3rd week - 1752 - 3,951 - 15,357,766 - 16,857,195 - 50 - Warner Bros

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 4th place - Week 4 - 3325 - 3,862 - 12,841,945 - 246,645,807 - 150 - Warner Bros

"Little Sunshine Beauty" - 9th place - 5th week - 2201 (-804) - 2,115 - 4,655,115 - 149,354,732 - 6 - DreamWorks

LMS is close to 1 at the box office. 500 million, and it has also entered the stage of reducing it to small and medium-sized screenings week by week. The seven Golden Globe nominations didn't give it much of a boost at the box office, as it had already made almost all of the money it could make from its potential audience.

In this week's North American film market, "The Chronicles of Narnia" dominated the market, with 76% and 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, while "King Kong", which was released for two days, was somewhat less than expected, with 84% and 50%.

The outbreak of "The Chronicles of Narnia" has once again boosted the popularity of film adaptations of children's fantasy novels, and it has become the biggest success after HP, and the box office in the United Kingdom and other places released at the same time is very good, and it is no problem to make a series. And "Fantasy Elf Incident Book", which is being directed by Ye Wei, has also become a hot spot.

According to insiders to Hitfix, Ye Wei's conditions are very harsh, and things have entered the "most difficult moment".

Before, Catherine Kennedy was full of confidence that Ye Wei would join, why was it suddenly the most difficult?

There is a lot of speculation from the outside world, and the biggest possibility is undoubtedly the salary?

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Huh――

There was mud and grass splashing on the grass, and golf balls flew into the clear blue sky.

"Wow! I feel like I'm in the hole!"

On Friday afternoon, after school, Ye Wei was invited to play golf at the Riviera Country Club in the Palisades area of the Pacific Ocean, at the invitation of the Catherine-Kennedys.

The biggest investors in "The Fantasy Elf Storybook" are Paramount, Nickelodeon Movies, and the Kennedy/Marshall Company is also among them. These two big producers are the queen and king of the project's production team, and first producer Mark Canton is also under their executive release.

His three principles, Brian has only communicated with them, no, but can talk slowly, and everyone has tried to persuade him to change his mind these days.

There's really no winter in Los Angeles, and the vast countryside meadows are still green and the trees are mostly holly.

After Ye Wei made a stroke, he walked to the far green with the Kennedys, Brian, and Gozman. He has a modest interest in the sport, with Brentwood Country Club almost on his doorstep, and has been playing golf for several years because of work.

"Young man, take it easy, birdie is good. Catherine Kennedy's words were quite meaningful, with a kind smile on her face, and her eyes could not hide her shrewd look. "Frank and I are both young people and can understand your thoughts," she said. ”

"None of the young people we have worked with over the years have had any conflicts. Frank Marshall, who is also 59 years old with a cap on his head that covers his front baldness and gray hair coming out from both sides, said Frank Marshall.

Catherine nodded and said, "Like Shyamalan, when he filmed "The Sixth Sense", he couldn't compare to your current position. We respect his ideas, use his talent, and last it was all very good, with 6 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director. ”

"Nearly $700 million at the global box office. Marshall also said, "Then Shyamalan's production began in the second year of "Immortality", and the studios were willing to invest in him. We know you've made three films, and this time it's different, and there's going to be a step. ”

Ye Wei silently did not speak, and everyone continued to walk and talk, Marshall said: "If it can be done, we also want to meet your requirements." I trust you absolutely, a year ago I wouldn't have trusted you, but now I will. Steven and Tom initially invested in you, and I told them, should I let him make some videotape movies first?"

With a chuckle, Gozman also said: "I had the same attitude at the beginning, almost being a fool." ”

Catherine looked at Ye Wei and said, "Now your talent is clear to everyone. But that's the rule of the industry, and we all have to try to follow these rules of the game, so it's good for everyone. We can't give you the three principles, Paramount won't agree to them, but we can assure you that you'll actually have those powers. ”

"yes, only. "Brian is almost going to follow Ye Wei's drawing, but how dare he, today's event is completely to lobby VIY, a young man.

From the time he lobbied others to the time others lobbied him, it took this kid two years.

"You know ......" Ye Wei smiled, since he was countered by Willis's team, he would never believe any verbal promises that were not written into the contract.

"I believe in you. He said to the crowd, spinning the club, "I just don't believe in Hollywood." Catherine, Frank, Gary, if there were no contract terms, you would all have times when you couldn't get what you wanted, let alone empower me. There are no contract terms, too many changes. ”

Walking into the range of the green, while looking around, he said: "I don't want these powers because I don't want to follow the rules of the game, I want to protect myself, protect my own movie." ”

VIY still didn't change his mind, the four of them were a little helpless, Brian said in black face: "However, you have to understand that your requirements are excessive, and if you are stubborn, you will only lose the opportunity." ”

"It's true, whether it's Fantasy Elf Storybook or other big projects. Catherine also said in a heavy tone, "Not really, you will be laughed at." People will say, look at that genius boy, he's fluttering. But you are a smart person and should not make such a mistake. ”

Marshall continued to lobby head-on: "Maybe you think it's a big deal for me to go to independent production, but in fact, it's more risky, not necessarily better than you joining our project." You can be one of the planners in the team, the thing is that we need your talent, and it's not a waste to invite you to join. ”

"I really believe in you guys, and I want to work with you very, very much. Ye Wei looked at the Kennedys sincerely, "Then I will definitely learn a lot, follow you to make a movie, I will become better, that is something more precious than money." But I have my principles, not against anyone, just principles. ”

"Have you thought about it, even if it is very smooth to pull the investment. Marshall also said that independent production is not good, "You can raise up to 20 million or 30 million now, how much are you going to pay yourself for this money? 10 million? How much money is left to make movies? You get a share of the zero salary? That's too risky." ”

Catherine's words shone like golden light: "If you join this project, we will have the opportunity to talk about a salary of 10 million for you, or 5 million plus a box office share." ”

Ye Wei walked to his golf ball, stopped talking, and pushed a shot in the direction of the hole ten yards away, and the ball slid across the grass and passed the side of the hole, but did not enter.

"Look, that's what you're anxious about. Brian shook his head, and Gonzman also said: "Prepare more for what you should be able to score, this goal is not difficult." ”

"Dude. Ye Wei smiled, because his mind had been decided, he couldn't be moved by them, "My family almost went bankrupt two years ago, I know what money means, and everyone loves it." It's just that without the financial pressure of my family, I hope to be myself and be a filmmaker while I am young. ”

He didn't mind telling these people about his feelings: "A few days ago, a very important person to me asked me, are you still VIY? That feeling scared me, I was afraid that I wasn't myself anymore. I don't want to live without self before I reach the age of 20, that's not what I want.

So guys, I understand your good intentions, I really understand, maybe it's stupid, but I stick to my demands, I want my three principles. ”

The four of them were silent for a while. Catherine and Marshall glanced at each other, how to get the director is one of the biggest daily routines of a producer, there are too many crazy people, weirdos, crazy people, and abnormal people in the film industry, they are not afraid of dealing with each other, what they are most afraid of is talent, and talent is a bastard.

VIY is such a bastard whose interests can't be solved. Satisfying his personality, he can give you an amazing movie, not satisfied, nothing.

The two of them looked at Ye Wei with a resolute face, and they both knew that this might not be possible......

Brian was a little desperate, and he negotiated the three principles with his heart, no way, what the genius thinks, mortals can't understand.

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In the end, there was no progress in the negotiations.

In the evening, Ye Wei drove home and told Sù Brian again that there was no need to say more, everything had already been said. He wasn't going to spend this weekend negotiating, and had already told Nina that he would go to Toronto and travel to Europe together during the Christmas holidays.

On the evening flight, I had dinner at home, with Duoduo and To