Chapter 262. The challenge of "Boxer Ali"]
Here, Akio Morita is planning to defeat Yi Feiyang with a new movie and make this hateful Chinese Yap surrender at his feet, but over there, the situation has already changed!
In fact, as soon as the news that Yi Feiyang was going to make a black movie spread, it attracted the attention of many people, after all, some very radical American nationalists disdain Yi Feiyang to "sing praises" to black people, in their eyes, black people are low-level animals and cannot be put on the stage. Although it is now 2001, racial discrimination seems to have disappeared without a trace in the United States, but in fact, this kind of discrimination still exists in large numbers, but it is hidden in private, and many people do not show it...... But now, the black protagonist filmed by Yi Feiyang not only succeeded in the play, but also suppressed many white elites, which made many guys who are proud of their white skin color feel very uncomfortable. What to do if you feel uncomfortable? Roar, of course.
As a result, Yi Feiyang was subjected to unprecedented racial pressure.
On the streets of Los Angeles, a TV station interviewed live.
A black young man was interviewed: "I think Mr. Yi Feiyang's upcoming film, aside from morality and ethics and religious aspects, has a new idea in the presentation of the subject matter, how a black man can succeed through his own efforts, which in itself is an inspiration, yes, an encouragement and encouragement to our black people...... I believe that with Mr. Yi Feiyang's wisdom and talent, he will be able to dedicate a wonderful movie to the audience! ”
A white fat man was interviewed: "We used to trust Mr. Yi Feiyang very much! I've always trusted him! But now, we really don't understand why he wants to make a deal of a black man. Could it be that we white people have no elite? ”
A Christian was interviewed: "I am a Christian. But I admire Mr. Yi Feiyang's courage. He's always been so brave. This time, the theme of black struggle is very novel, very unique, and very fraternal. As a filmmaker from the East, he has a public and social conscience! His movies too! So for this movie, I'm looking forward to it! ”
In addition to the above, in addition to interviews with some ordinary people, there are also some interviews with Hollywood filmmakers.
Location Transfer. A café in Los Angeles.
Lionsgate owner Gusta was interviewed: "We can see that there are not too many movies with black people as the protagonists, especially black inspirational movies, which are even rarer. Therefore, I think that Mr. Yi Feiyang's film will create a new glory in Hollywood in the future. As his friend, I will always support him!
Mr. Raymond, President of Paramount, was interviewed: "I think it's too early to draw conclusions, and all the problems are better to wait until this movie comes out." If the movie is made wonderfully. If the shooting makes sense, we will give flowers to the brave Yi. If the movie is not done well, it will even insult everyone's expectations of him. Then it's not too late for us to criticize him. My opinion is. No matter what the case may be. After all, what kind of film to create, how to create a movie, that is the freedom of filmmakers, which is also protected by the Constitution, I think everyone should remember that this is the United States, a great country of equality, freedom and democracy; And not a feudal and decaying country! ”
Abbas, president of the Motion Picture Association of North America, was interviewed. Recently, he has become very close to Columbia, not only as a producer of new films, but also began to use his own resources to actively promote it.
In the face of the interview, Abbas still smiled, "I admire the courage of China Yi, yes, I admire it!" That's why I decided to support him by teaming up with Columbia and starting a black film as well! Oh, you ask what movie we're going to make? Of course, it's "Boxing King Ali"! Hehe, this drama is a biopic, it's inspirational enough, right? In terms of the leading role, we are honored to have Mr. Denzel Washington, the black actor of the Oscar, play the leading role, and in the other supporting roles, we have invited the other two Oscar winners, Mr. Marlon Brando, and Mr. El Pacino to play the main characters in the play...... And this is also the second time they have joined hands since the play "The Godfather", are you looking forward to it? ”
"As for the budget of this play, Sony Columbia Pictures has appointed me to be the producer of this play, and the funding is at least more than 100 million! In addition to paying the high salaries of these big-name stars, the rest of the funds are mainly to restore Ali's several battles of the century...... Hehe, Ali fans, are you looking forward to it?! Finally, I want to announce that this will be released at the same time as China Yi's new drama! ”
I have to say that the news that Abbas broke is absolutely explosive.
Especially the gimmick of the drama "Boxing King Ali" is too much!
First of all, the starring role is the black actor Denzel Washington, compared to Will Smith, Denzel's name is only high.
Secondly, Colombia actually invited the big actor Marlon Brando and Al Pacino to reunite to escort this drama together, God, it's too good!
In the end, Abbas, who is the president of the North American Film Association, turned out to be a producer and invested more than 100 million, what is this concept? More blockbuster than a super blockbuster!
In a sense, Abbas's bold words are not supporting Yi Feiyang's filming of black films, but announcing war!
Released at the same time, it is a challenge slogan.
The meaning is simple, see who is capable of coming out on top!
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In this way, with the emergence of "Boxer Ali", "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" once again became the focus of public opinion, and it continued to heat up in the following days.
However, unlike before, this time the focus of public opinion is the evaluation and comparison of these two dramas. From the cast of preparation, from the amount of investment, from the black theme, from the degree of inspiration...... and so on.
At first, it was just a debate between people within Hollywood and the media, but then the scope of the storm quickly expanded, and almost all fields of philosophy, thought, culture, education, and so on were involved in the debate.
The atmosphere became tense. These two factions are equal to each other, and no one can help the other. And what about the end result. I have to wait until these two dramas are released to reveal the answer.
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This time. When Yi Feiyang was asked by many media whether the "When Happiness Knocks" he was going to shoot was excellent, or whether the new Colombian movie "Boxing King Ali" was more classic, Yi Feiyang's answer was very simple, "The audience is the referee, and the time will come!" ”
And now, the whole of the United States, and even the whole world. How many people dare not face it squarely and think about Yi Feiyang's words?
"Ha Luha, it's good to have competition! How many people will pay attention to me just shouting here in one play? Look at how hot the media debate is now, and directly bring my "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" to a height that ordinary people can't look up to! Yi Feiyang lay on the large sofa, his head resting on Anne Hathaway's snow-white legs, and said excitedly.
"Well, I know. You will make it! Anne Hathaway's eyes were bent into crescents, and she looked at Yi Feiyang with affection. I looked at it stupidly, as if I couldn't get enough of it in my life.
"Ha Luha, now you have a lot of confidence in me?" Yi Feiyang smiled, and Anne-Hathaway's starry eyes made him also intoxicated, and he couldn't help but hug her and kiss her fiercely until they couldn't breathe.
"Of course I have confidence in you, you will be the center of attention in everyone's eyes!" Anne Hathaway's sweet voice came, which made Yi Feiyang overjoyed.
"But I just want to be the center of attention in your eyes!" Anne Hathaway smiled, kissed Yi Feiyang's face gently, and suddenly said: "I don't want to mix in the entertainment industry anymore, although that kind of life is what I once longed for, and I hope I can have it, but when I met you, I suddenly found that it is better to be a little woman who hides behind a successful man like you." ”
"Huh? What's wrong with you, you want to give up at such a young age? Yi Feiyang was puzzled, turned over, and asked suspiciously.
"Give up? Hehe, yes, I'm a little tired, like a swallow that has flown thousands of miles, I just want to rest under your roof, just snuggle up to you, wait for you, and be satisfied. Anne Hathaway muttered, suddenly closing her eyes, approaching Yi Feiyang's arms, and letting him hold herself tightly.
Looking at Anne Hathaway's intoxicating eyes, Yi Feiyang shook his head.
"But, but I haven't done what I promised you!" He knew Anne Hathaway's intentions, she just wanted to give up her acting career and wait by her side well, wholeheartedly.
"You mean the Oscar-winning actress?" Anne Hathaway slowly closed her eyes, just firmly hugged Yi Feiyang's waist and said lightly. It's like an Oscar-winning actress, the goal she has been dreaming of, longing for, and fighting for for for a long time, has never existed.
"yes, remember? It was in a dilapidated apartment, and I promised you that I would definitely help you walk on the Oscar stage and make you the brightest and hottest Oscar actress in Hollywood! Yi Feiyang was a little excited, grabbed Anne Hathaway's hand, and said eagerly.
"That's right, you said such things at that time, I thought you were a big liar, I was bent on being a nun, it was you who kept persuading me to act, God, I was really confused at the time, but I followed you the last, yes, I don't regret it at all!" Recalling the past, Anne Hathaway also smiled, but she just looked at Yi Feiyang's face tenderly, caressing it lovingly, and trembling slightly.
"But now, I don't care about everything, what nuns, what ballets, what actors...... As long as I can be by your side, as long as I can be recognized by you, I don't care about the rest. My dream, in fact, is very simple, it is to come true in you. Accompany you through this wonderful life, watch you be high-spirited in front of the camera, let you get drunk without throwing up everywhere, help you wash the socks you don't want to wash, just, quietly wait by your side, look at you, stroke your face......"
Yi Feiyang looked at Anne Hathaway with a calm face in a daze, and listened to her tell her new dream in a faint, calm voice. He saw that her rippling eyes were dyed by some bright lights, becoming the most gentle color, Yi Feiyang suddenly felt that there was a touch of warmth that he cherished and throbbed from the bottom of his heart, and was born, and there was a kind of being cared for and expected. The feeling of being loved began to run rampant in his heart. Unbridled.
Breathe. At first, he was a little hurried, and Yi Feiyang was just a little arrogant. Some frantically kissed Anne Hathaway's tender mouth, pressed her underneath, and began a man's deepest love for a woman.
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Lying next to Yi Feiyang, Anne Hathaway's brown hair was a little messy. There was a golden glow in the light, and her cheeks were faintly pink because of the fierce battle just now. The mouth that was a little swollen by Yi Feiyang's savage kiss was still so tender and unparalleled. Those charming eyes were full of bright and satisfied smiles, as if blue gems were crystal clear.
The silk pajamas at home had long been opened by the restless Yi Feiyang. It was even more messy in the battle and struggle, only revealing the delicate and beautiful collarbones and large areas of snow-white silky skin.
Yi Feiyang hugged Anne Hathaway. Smelling the smell of her hair, she suddenly said: "If I am your dream, then you are also my dream, please accompany me for a lifetime and let me complete my biggest dream." ”
Anne Hathaway smiled, indulging in his affectionate eyes, listening to his love words, a fluttering heart could only be held by him. Let him go.
In the face of Anne Hathaway's persistence, what else can Yi Feiyang say? He could only tell himself. Don't let down this girl who loves you, try a little harder and let her live the best life.
This is the promise of a man to a woman.
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The entrance of Dream Entertainment Company.
A not-so-ornate sedan slowly approached, and the company's top management poured out, leading the employees to stand on both sides of the road to welcome the arrival of the car.
Yi Feiyang got out of the car, looked at the respectful company employees on both sides, and a group of high-level executives, and suddenly felt that this kind of scene was familiar, like the scene where the big brother of the underworld appeared in many movies and the younger brothers greeted him one after another.
No wonder so many people like to be a big brother, this feeling is cool. However, after the cool, Yi Feiyang had to face up to this "level problem", you must know that in the United States, people advocate equality for everyone, so many company bosses and employees mingle, there will be no such big scene at all, and even if you enter someone's company, you can't tell who is the boss and who is the employee......
This form is very bad, it is easy to be gossiped about, and it will also reduce the enthusiasm of employees to work, needless to say, it is possible to make such a brain-dead scene, except for the fat man Gao Jiabao.
Yi Feiyang got out of the car and greeted the staff cordially, and everyone bowed and shouted. The whole form is presentable, and it looks like the fat man has spent a lot of effort.
Yi Feiyang said a few words casually, then walked into the company, and said to the fat man as he walked: "Let them disband, don't delay work." ”
Then he turned around and said to Dures: "I don't like this kind of formalism very much, don't do it in the future." ”
Dures smiled bitterly, he was originally strongly opposed, and the big guy was not suitable for this situation, but the fat man Gao Jiabao had to say that this was a tradition in Hong Kong, which was enough momentum and a scene, so that outsiders could take a look at our company......
The fat man is Yi Feiyang's closest person, plus Dures does not know Yi Feiyang's mind very well, I don't know if this is Yi Feiyang instructed the fat man to do it, or the fat man did it himself, helplessly, I had to do it, after all, the boss is Chinese, and the Chinese customs seem to like to put on a good face.
"I know it's not your fault, but as the vice president of the company, you watched everyone mess around, and you are also responsible......"
"Yes, I know that I am wrong, I'm sorry, there will be no such situation next time!" Dures bowed his head and apologized.
Yi Feiyang nodded, and then asked, "How did I do with your affairs?" ”
"It's done, and the people who invited me are in the office."
"Okay, let's take a look." Yi Feiyang said with a smile.
In the office, there were two people, two polite-looking white youths to be exact, both of whom wore glasses and looked like nerds.
Seeing Yi Feiyang and them coming in, the two of them immediately got up, looking very restrained and shy.
"Well, don't be nervous, the reason why I asked Mr. Dures to come to you is because your writing is good, yes, I have read most of your novels published in newspapers and magazines, and it is really good!" Yi Feiyang said with a pleasant face.
The two young people who were originally nervous couldn't help but get excited when they were praised by Yi Feiyang, a big man.
Dures watched it from the sidelines, and said in his heart, these people are young after all, and they can't help anything in their hearts.
Yi Feiyang paused and said: "I appreciate your talent, so I want to ask you to help, I will provide the outline of the scripts of the two plays, and you can adapt them into novels, yes, it is the kind of very fashionable novel!" ”
The two young men looked at each other, "Mr. Yi, you mean...... Let's write a novel about you as a gunslinger? ”
"Yes, that's it!" Yi Feiyang picked up the coffee and took a sip lightly with his legs crossed, with a chic and comfortable posture.
"But we ......" The two young men hesitated, both dreaming of one day becoming good writers, and never wanted to be gunslingers.
Without waiting for these young people to refuse, Yi Feiyang smiled and nodded at Dures.
Dures directly took out the signed documents and the check on them, and handed them over.
Yi Feiyang said: "You can first look at the conditions we offered, if you think it is suitable, you will sign the contract, if it is not suitable, then it is a pity, we will cooperate next time, never reluctantly!" ”
Hearing Yi Feiyang say this, the two young people couldn't help but look at it...... Look at the check first, and it clearly reads: $30,000!
"Yes, each of you can get a signing fee of $30,000, and when the novel is published, you can also get a benefit of $20,000 each, for a total of $50,000!" Yi Feiyang said very blandly.
"I've got the script ready for you, and if you have any questions, you can consult my personal lawyer...... Finally, I would like to say that there are a lot of writers like you at the moment, and if you don't do it, I think there will be a lot of people who will fill your vacant seats. After saying this, Yi Feiyang got up, tidied up the buttons of his suit, and said: "Okay, I won't say more, you sign it or not, I still have to leave in advance!" ”
Without waiting for the two young men to come back to their senses, Yi Feiyang left the office directly.
The two young men were stunned by his powerful aura.
Outside, Yi Feiyang believes that these two young people will make the right choice, after all, the unemployment rate in the United States remains high. And the reason why he wants to publish "When Happiness Knocks on the Door" and "The Hunger Games" into books has only one purpose, to hype these two plays before they are released. It can be said that adapting the script into a novel and biography first, this is definitely a good publicity project, the circulation of novels and autobiographies, coupled with the launch of the movie, there is no doubt that the publicity effect of these two dramas will exceed everyone's expectations, and it can also save a huge amount of publicity expenses. (To be continued......)