During this time, the filming location of "Iron Man" has been relocated from the Western Desert region to the metropolis, and in the next half month, it will be filmed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.

The shooting on this day went very smoothly, and the only fly in the ointment was that when the shooting was the most critical, it was dark, and Yi Feiyang had no choice but to call it a day.

Unlike Hong Kong, Hollywood pays attention to the "eight-hour work system" in making movies, and is "escorted" by the American Film Union, and cannot work overtime beyond the norm. Of course, for Yi Feiyang, a tyrant and madman, this is not a problem at all, but occasionally he has to take care of the emotions of the staff, not to mention that the big guy has been too tired recently.

In fact, now the entire crew has entered a state of "madness", everyone is immersed in the filming work and can't extricate themselves, and many people even hope to work overtime to shoot the film, finish the filming as soon as possible, and then release it in full swing. It's a strange feeling, like a pregnant mother waiting for her child to be born, wanting to see her baby as soon as possible.

But now, since the director said that he would call it a day and rest, these people will not have any opinions. If you can rest, take a good rest, only in this way can you better nourish your spirit for filming, isn't it?

"Then again, director, will there be the part of the Chinese star cameo you mentioned tomorrow?" Just as everyone was packing up their things, Jack, the fat man as the assistant director, suddenly asked curiously.

Hearing this, the crew stopped what they were doing, looked at Yi Feiyang, and thought to themselves, the one who was invited by the director to make a cameo should be the actor in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", right? can make China easy to see, and the actor must also be a top-level Chinese star. After all, there are no good conditions. It will not be recognized by this demanding tyrant. Other than that. China Yi is Chinese himself, so it is natural to let another Chinese play a supporting role at this time, and perhaps, it will be natural to let a Chinese actor be the protagonist in the future.

Everyone's meaning is actually very simple, that is, Yi Feiyang is paving the way for Chinese actors, and is ready to use them well in the future.

In this regard, Yi Feiyang only smiled slightly. Then he nodded and said: "Indeed, that is our Hong Kong superstar, well, in the Chinese circle, I think, he may be more famous than me!" ”

Yi Feiyang's sentence is not exaggerated, within the scope of the world, in the United States, in Hollywood, Yi Feiyang's fame may be huge. Especially in the director industry, it is even more prosperous. But in Asia, especially in Hong Kong, Fa Ge is still very famous. After all, as an actor, the appearance rate is much more than that of a director, not to mention the star system implemented in Hong Kong, which has helped Fa Ge increase his popularity a lot.

"Oh God, more famous than you? I can't wait to meet him! At this time, Robert Downey Jr. came to his side and interjected.

"He is the box office guarantee of the most golden period of Hong Kong films in the last century, he starred in gunfight films, gangster films are popular throughout Southeast Asia, in order to break through, he is now coming to Hollywood to develop, and it is an honor to invite him to play a cameo role, hehe."

Seeing that everyone looked curious, Yi Feiyang smiled again and said, "Okay, okay, you will know the Tao when you get to Mingyao, I will let you see how the acting skills of this Chinese star are." ”

Zhou Runfa, a name that can shock the entire Huajin film industry, this "Little Brother Ma", "God of Gamblers" on the screen, and "Li Mubai" who stepped on the bamboo in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", will try his hand at the movie of China Yi and show his style.

"I don't know what will happen to Brother Fa tomorrow?" Yi Feiyang thought, "After all, this drama is to compete with Donnie, Cage and other old Hollywood actors, and Fa Ge, as a leader in the Chinese acting industry, must have a lot of pressure in comparison." Because he does not represent himself, but the entire Chinese-speaking community, the quality of his acting skills directly affects Hollywood's perception of Chinese actors......"

However, when he thought that Fa Ge had competed with many Hollywood names in Hollywood in his previous life, and his performance in the play was also very exciting, Yi Feiyang's heart let go a lot.

Just when Yi Feiyang was thinking about his thoughts, Ivanka Trump, as the heroine of this play, suddenly laughed and said: "Yi, I really want to know if Lu Dao will really work lightly that week?" Able to fly onto the bamboo all at once and float around on it? It turned out that Ivanka recently took the time to watch "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" starring Zhou Yunfa, and was full of curiosity about the martial arts scenes on the opposite side. Do you think the Chinese can really fly in private?

"Oh no, that's just our unique martial arts design in Hong Kong, Hang Weiya is coming, tomorrow you will understand when you see Zhou, his body, let alone flying, even if he jumps, he can't jump too high!" Yi Feiyang couldn't help but wonder.

"Oh yes? That's a shame. I thought he had the same magical kung fu as you! ”

"Me? Hehe, in fact, there are not too many people who go back to Chinese kung fu. ”

"Since he doesn't know kung fu, his acting skills must be great?"

"Acting skills?" Yi Feiyang shrugged, "I don't have to say it, it's really great!" ”

"Well, I'm looking forward to him joining!" The thought of being able to meet another famous Chinese in addition to Yi Feiyang made Ivanka feel very interesting. After all, there are not many Chinese working hard in Hollywood, and you can count them on your fingers.

As the other heroine in the play, Pars-Hilton smiled evilly and said: "If tomorrow's dear Zhou filming is smashed, then easy, you will lose face!" ”

"Hey, Pars, you can't just pick up some nice words, do you really want me to be disgraced?" Yi Feiyang said helplessly.

Pars's eyes rolled, "Of course! Who made you wonder Young? Your loss of face will definitely become the biggest news in the whole of Hollywood! I'm looking forward to it! ”

Yi Feiyang: "......" was completely speechless.

Look at what apprentices you have taught!

……

The next day, before Yi Feiyang got up at the hotel near the filming location, he was told that someone was looking for him.

Yi Feiyang washed his face indiscriminately, opened the door and saw that there was a person standing outside, who couldn't be more familiar with the familiar appearance, who, Brother Fa!

That's right. The person who came over early in the morning to disturb Yi Feiyang's dream was Hong Kong star Zhou Yunfa. is also a popular Chinese actor who is now working hard in Hollywood and his popularity has skyrocketed.

Of course. Zhou Runfa's popularity is far from being compared to those Hollywood stars, if you really want to classify and number, then our Chinese superstars can only be regarded as second-rate stars in Hollywood at most, since the filming of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", his salary has risen from 5 million US dollars to 13 million US dollars, which is considered to be a very good development in Hollywood.

Seeing Yi Feiyang who opened the door, Zhou Yunfa looked a little nervous, and his dress was very formal. The suit is straight, it seems that he has explored Yi Feiyang's hobby before coming, and the gift in his hand is not red wine or flowers, but two very ordinary Hong Kong Jian brand cigarettes. These cigarettes are ubiquitous in Hong Kong, but not necessarily available in the United States.

Looking at Zhou Yanfa who was holding a gift cigarette, Yi Feiyang couldn't help laughing.

"Didn't disturb your rest, did you?" Zhou Yanfa asked softly.

"Of course not! Welcome, dear Zhou. Yi Feiyang hugged Chow Yun-fat very warmly.

Obviously, Yi Feiyang's enthusiasm was beyond Zhou Yanfa's expectations. He thought that a big director and boss like Yi Feiyang would only shake hands with him, but he didn't expect him to ...... In a word. Zhou Yunfa was a little flattered by this.

"Inside, please, please be seated!" Yi Feiyang greeted Zhou Yan very politely.

"Oh. You're so polite. Zhou Yanfa handed over the cigarette, "I came in a hurry, I didn't bring any gifts, I don't know if you like it or not?" ”

"Hah, that's good! It's my favorite brand to draw! You know, we often stay up late as directors, and smoking is inevitable, but I don't like cigars and American cigarettes very much, and I can't find the taste of first love with cigarettes! Yi Feiyang said and laughed as he brewed a cup of coffee.

His humorous words quickly shortened the distance between him and Zhou Yanfa, although the two of them admired each other very much, but this was the first time they had officially met.

"Anyway, dear Zhou, the role in this movie is just a trick, please don't mind." Yi Feiyang smiled.

"Ha Luha, I am honored to participate in the magic of your movie, and I also recognize the dragon set!" Zhou Yan said with a smile, although it is a trick, but with Yi Feiyang's influence in Hollywood and the North American film market, it is simply a matter of spending money.

In fact, Zhou Yunfa is not wrong to think so.

You must know that Yi Feiyang's strength in the whole of Hollywood and even North America should not be underestimated, no one said that he was just a small company boss, and no one dared to say that he was just a little director who had shit luck.

Today's Yi Feiyang, regardless of career or fame, is all in full swing!

Zhou Yunfa is not stupid or stupid, he understands that as long as he can get in touch with a bull and a madman like Yi Feiyang, then his acting future will be extremely bright in the future!

"I'm glad to hear you say that." Yi Feiyang smiled and said, "Originally, I thought you would refuse such a small role. ”

"Oh no," Zhou Yunfa said immediately, "In fact, I am also repaying you for your suggestion by doing this. ”

"Mention something? Did I mention you? ”

"Hehe, maybe you forgot that when "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was cast before, Li according to the director's favorite was Li Lianjie, thinking that he had learned kung fu and had martial arts skills, and the filming would get twice the result with half the effort. But I heard that you recommended me, didn't you? ”

"Oh, that's what happened." Yi Feiyang shrugged, "You don't have to take it too seriously, I also said it casually on a whim, I think you are very suitable for the role of Li Mubai...... What's more, that drama is invested by our company, and as the boss, it is necessary for me to ensure its quality, right? ”

"Hehe, your whim helped me a lot!" Zhou Yunfa said, "You must know that it is not easy for Chinese to work hard in Hollywood, and I have been in the United States for so long, and I have hardly met any good characters...... Of course, this is also related to my own conditions, first of all, my English is not very good, I can't understand many scripts, and I need to translate them to me word by word; Secondly, those directors think that Chinese actors can only act in some Bruce Lee-style martial arts scenes, and I don't know how to do any kung fu. Ultimately, Chinese people are more discriminated against than blacks here, and many of the characters in the script are either thieves or junkies, or downright villains. ”

"So I'm grateful to you, and I feel like Dream Entertainment was able to give me the opportunity to star in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Now, the response to this drama has been very good, and I have lived up to your expectations! After Zhou Yanfa finished speaking, he picked up the coffee and took a sip gently. In order to stabilize the emotions that become a little agitated.

It can well be imagined. Take the Hollywood route. What a pressure and obstacle he encountered. The original Chinese superstar, but he had to give up all his glory here and start all over again, was ignored and despised by the director, and played some small roles that were not in the mainstream for the sake of life, which was a kind of contempt and harm to him.

Yi Feiyang certainly understood Zhou Yanfa's mood. Think it wasn't the same when I first came to the U.S.?

"Alright, dear Zhou, let's stop talking about these unhappy topics...... Well, since you have considered me a friend and have talked to me so much, then I will also be open and honest, and let me tell you a little bit of advice I have for you, shall you? ”

"Of course, I'm too happy to get your advice!" Zhou Yunfa is absolutely truthful, you must know that Lu Dao Yi Feiyang is famous for his magic and miracle creation. He is known as the son of God and the hand of the god of gold. He couldn't be wrong with his advice.

"Well, it's about the drama you're about to shoot recently......" Yi Feiyang touched his chin and said.

"You mean that Bulletproof Monk with Fox?!"

"Yes, that's the play." Yi Feiyang nodded, "I am also a director, so from the director's point of view, I think that drama is very unsuitable for you!" ”

Yi Feiyang thought that he said it so directly, Zhou Yanfa might not be able to accept it all of a sudden. But what he didn't expect was that Zhou Yanfa smiled bitterly after listening to it, "You are right, that drama is indeed very unsuitable for me!" ”

"In fact, from the time I received the script of this play, I knew that the role of the monk of the Western Regions in the script of the Dao Dao was not suitable for me to play at all, this so-called warrior monk was just a monster imagined by the Americans! Yes, I can only describe this character as a monster, but I can't refuse, after all, this drama was prepared by Fox, which is one of the well-known big movie companies in Hollywood, and I can't give up this opportunity. In addition, I hope to be able to take advantage of the popularity of the drama "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to go to the next city, yes, that's it, that's my ambition and intention, isn't it naïve? ”

"It's not naïve, I heard the helplessness from your words!" Yi Feiyang shook his head. He understands that even if he says anything now, Zhou Yunfa will not change his mind, just like he said, this is a rare opportunity, Fox's opportunity, you must know that Fox is more powerful than Dream...... Maybe only after this "Bulletproof Monk" really fails, will he wake up to whether his choice is right or wrong.

"Okay, let's not talk about that, let's talk about the role you want to make a cameo this time, well, how to say it, your cameo will be a Chinese doctor, with superb medical skills, and it will help the actor a lot!" Yi Feiyang told Zhou Yunfa in great detail about his role in the play.

In fact, in the previous life, Chinese actors made many cameos in "Iron Man", and the reason for this was that at that time, China's box office grew rapidly, and it had surpassed Japan to become Hollywood's largest box office in Asia. Out of the importance of the Chinese market, or in order to please the Chinese audience, the third installment of the "Iron Man" series launched a special Chinese version.

At that time, before the release of "Iron Man 3", the Chinese elements in the film were highly anticipated, but the filmmaker announced that there would be no Chinese actors in the overseas version, and would only appear in the Chinese version, and the film was divided into an overseas version and a "Chinese special version" by fans.

Sure enough, viewers who watched the overseas version found that the characters played by the Chinese disappeared without a trace in the movie, and they were not even in the cast and crew, but only appeared in the last "special thanks" list.

To put it bluntly, the so-called "special" scenes in Hollywood in the future are just to make more money. Inviting Chinese actors to play a few small roles and filming a few scenes in China was actually deleted in the international release version. It's a way for Hollywood studios to cope with the Chinese market and get closer to Chinese audiences.

But everyone has to admit one problem, that is, it is very difficult for Hollywood movies to use Chinese elements well. Whether it is now, in the past, or even in the future, no Sino-US co-production can be applauded and acclaimed in both countries, and it is rare to win box office or word of mouth in one country.

"The hardest thing to do in a real co-production is to be 'down-to-earth'. It is necessary to connect with the Chinese and American land, but the most likely result is to fall into the Pacific Ocean and drown. This is Yi Feiyang's fundamental view on collaborative films.

In fact, for Hollywood, even China is a very important market. However, no matter how important it is, Hollywood will not change the model that has been formed in the past century.

After so many years in Hollywood, Yi Feiyang certainly understands this truth. If there is any drama that can perfectly combine Chinese elements and Hollywood elements. Then there is only one play. That's Kung Fu Panda!

That's right, that's it! It's this play!

Kung Fu and pandas are undoubtedly authentic Chinese specialties. In "Kung Fu Panda", noodles, chopsticks, fireworks, tai chi, sedan chairs, pavilions and ...... The eyes are full of Chinese elements. Even all the characters that appear on the camera are Chinese characters, and the Chinese pronunciation of "master" and "turtle" in the original movie is retained. Such a light-hearted, humorous, and super-good-looking Chinese-themed animated movie was made by Americans. Depressed, depressed! Shame, shame! To put it more seriously, the success of "Kung Fu Panda" is a disgrace to Chinese animated films.

Ten years ago, Americans made the animated blockbuster "Mulan". Racked up $300 million at the global box office. Ten years later, the Americans did the same and made the more Chinese animated blockbuster "Kung Fu Panda", which won the championship with $60 million in its first weekend of release in North America. If "Mulan" has not yet understood and borrowed Chinese culture, "Kung Fu Panda" fully reflects the dedication and sincerity of Hollywood filmmakers.

It can be said that this is an animated film that pays tribute to Chinese kung fu culture, and although it is produced by the West, it is full of oriental charm. It was a great success not only commercially, but also in terms of cultural and artistic standards. It is also worth learning from Chinese animators.

From "Mulan" to "Kung Fu Panda," Chinese cultural elements have become a cash cow for American animated films. Isn't it worth reflecting on Chinese animated filmmakers? Shouldn't we be ashamed and courageous?

It is wise to be ashamed and courageous, but it is unreasonable to call for a boycott. Looking at "Kung Fu Panda", Yi Feiyang did not see any plot and shape that scandalized kung fu, pandas and even Chinese culture. On the contrary, what he saw was the admiration and reasonable borrowing of Chinese culture by the film's main creators. According to media reports, the film's director, Mark Osborn, has been studying Chinese culture for 30 years, and it took five years to make the film, which I think is true. A Westerner can only make a cartoon that is so in line with Chinese aesthetic taste if he has a considerable understanding of Chinese culture. This is not only unattainable by the crappy director and screenwriter of "The King of Kung Fu", but even the vast majority of Chinese filmmakers.

Although Yi Feiyang also does not want Hollywood to use cultural elements borrowed from China to make money in China, none of this can be a reason to boycott "Kung Fu Panda". It can be said that "Kung Fu Panda" is purely an inspirational cartoon with Chinese elements as a selling point and gimmick, and there is no ambiguity in the political intentions of pointing fingers at Sang and scolding Huai; The latter problem is that Chinese animated filmmakers themselves are not competitive and their skills are not as good as others, so they can only watch others make a lot of money, and they can't complain about Hollywood. You yourself guard so many cultural specialties and don't know how to use it, and Hollywood borrows it to make a good movie to open your eyes, what do you resist? What's more, everyone on earth knows that Kung Fu and Panda are Chinese. It's not like Hollywood makes a movie and it becomes American.

Boycotting "Kung Fu Panda" is either to hype, or not confident, typical Ah Q spirit. The real wise move is to be brave and courageous, learn from "Kung Fu Panda" seriously, study its success, and learn from its long skills to control it. One day, I will be able to make such an animated film myself.

Thinking of this, Yi Feiyang's heart suddenly moved, yes, since this drama is so profitable and so popular, why didn't he shoot the drama "Kung Fu Panda" first?

How blessed are his own conditions, you must know that the voice actor of Panda Po is the fat man Jack next to him.

Thinking of this, Yi Feiyang was full of excitement for a while.

Suddenly jumping from "Iron Man" to "Chinese Panda", Yi Feiyang was surprised by the leap of his thinking on the one hand, and surprised why he only remembered this drama now?

"Exam, I'm so stupid!" Yi Feiyang slapped his head hard.

Zhou Yanfa, who had been paying attention to him, didn't know what was going on in Lu Dao, and the two had a good conversation, but suddenly saw Yi Feiyang talking to himself, and then taking a selfie in his head.

"Director Yi, what's wrong with you?" Zhou Yunfa couldn't help but ask.

Yi Feiyang came back to his senses, "Oh, it's nothing, I just remembered something...... Thank you, Ah Fa! ”

"Ah, thank me? Why do you want to thank me? Zhou Yunfa was a little confused, and he didn't even notice that Yi Feiyang changed his name to call him Ah Fa.

Yi Feiyang was happy in his heart, and inadvertently thought of a new script, "In short, Xie Lu just thanked you!" Hehe! ”

In the laughter, Yi Feiyang had already made up his mind that he must take the time to write the script of "Kung Fu Panda", and he must not let foreigners take the lead.

"Let's talk about your role, dear Zhou, do you think you're satisfied?"

"Well, although there are not many scenes, it is an important role, not to mention that I can compete with first-class actors in Hollywood, I am very happy!"

Zhou Yanfa replied very sincerely, which made Yi Feiyang feel a little embarrassed.

"Actually, this drama is a series, yes, if your performance is very good, maybe I will increase your role in the second part, but now I can only do this, after all, you also know that this is a story adapted from American comics, and there is no such character as Dr. Wu in it."

"I understand this, you are also helping us Chinese actors, aren't you?" Zhou Yunfa seemed to sense Yi Feiyang's thoughts.

Yi Feiyang nodded and did not deny it, "Yes, I hope every Chinese actor can succeed in Hollywood, instead of being looked down upon!" Dear Zhou, I hope you remember that no matter what happens to you in the future, you can come to me, me and you, are Chinese! ”

The three words "Chinese" Yi Feiyang said sonorously and forcefully.

At that moment, Zhou Yunfa suddenly felt that there seemed to be a warm current flowing through his heart...... (To be continued......)