IRONMAN Triathlon World Championships.

It's the most brutal one-day race on the surface, the hardest triathlon in the world, and it's a race that you can brag about for a lifetime!

There are three events: 3.8 km swimming, 180 km cycling, and 42.2 km running.

There is also a special rule that the total time spent in these three matches shall not exceed 17 hours.

The amount of exercise involved in the event is four times the Olympic norm, and according to statistics, less than 6% of the world's people complete the event.

When he first heard the task promulgated by the system, Chen Fei was still a little puzzled.

Because he had never heard of this kind of competition before, it was only after he learned more about this competition that he realized that this was not something that ordinary people could participate in at all.

In 17 hours, he completed 3.8 kilometers of swimming, 180 kilometers of cycling, and 42.2 kilometers of running.

It's a huge test of physical strength!

The competition is in August, and now it is the end of June, and the deadline for registration is July 10th.

Because of this, Chen Fei flew to Los Angeles in a hurry.

He didn't know what he needed to prepare for the registration, so it was better to find out in advance in case other unexpected things happened.

Of course, the cooperation with Lionsgate must be completed first.

…

Lionsgate is located 22 kilometers from downtown Los Angeles in Santa Monica, a resort with famous coastal attractions.

When passing by the beach road, Chen Fei could even see young men and women lying on their backs on the beach through the window.

Looking at the proud figure without a strand of hair, he not only sighed a little, "Tsk... It's a really open place. ”

Bruce was visibly moved.

Licking the corners of his mouth, he said, "Fei, after the cooperation with Lionsgate is over, let's come to relax on the beach together, how about it?" ”

"Stripping?"

"I know you're shy, and it's okay not to strip naked, but if you have a proud size, I suggest you don't skimp on display."

Chen Fei nodded, "This is a good proposal. ”

The two of them commented on the figures on the beach as they headed for Lionsgate's headquarters.

Lionsgate was founded on July 10, 1997 in Vancouver as an independent film company.

As an independent film company that started out as a low-budget horror film, it can now reach the point where it is second only to Hollywood's top 8 countries, which means that its decision-makers have a sharp vision and a forward-looking development approach.

By far the company's most iconic work was last year's "Saw", which did a box office miracle.

And this year, in order to continue the glory, they fixed their eyes on the script of "Dead Silence".

After getting out of the car in the parking space outside his headquarters, Chen Fei saw a group of people walking towards him from a distance.

Bruce said, "At the front is the head of Lionsgate's production department, Skine Bollick, on the right hand side is Saw director James Wing, and on the left hand side is ......"

With the end of the introduction, a mighty group of people also came to Chen Fei.

Skinn Bolick opened his arms very warmly, "Fei, welcome to you." ”

"Mr. Skin, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Although it was the first time they met, both of them had a friendly attitude.

It's like the last meeting between Party A and Party B, and both parties want to work together.

After saying hello, Skin naturally introduced James Wen to Chen Fei.

"Director Chen, hello, I've heard of your name for a long time, please take care of me when we meet for the first time."

Chen Fei smiled and nodded, "Director Wen, I watched the DVD of "Chainsaw" directed by you when I stayed in the hotel before, and it was very good!" ”

This is not a polite remark, that atmosphere of fear is indeed shown by Wen Ziren very well.

As a Chinese director, Wen Ziren has a natural liking for Chen Fei.

"The script for 'Dead Silence' was highly recommended by me to Mr. Skin, and I didn't know it was your work at first, but I was amazed for a long time when the truth came out."

"Haha, in fact, I have also been very fond of horror dramas since I was a child, and my courage is exercised from one fear movie after another......"

While chatting, everyone walked into Lionsgate's headquarters.

Coming to the conference room, Wen Ziren sat quietly aside, waiting for the final ending.

He is only a director, and he has no investment rights, and Skinn Bolick is in charge of the share of the script and the investment.

"Fei, we really hope to reach a cooperation with you, based on the way you cooperate with Universal Pictures, we are also willing to give 20% of the box office share after careful consideration, I don't know what you think?"

Since the other party is so simple, Chen Fei will naturally not be ambiguous, "Plus 10% of the investment share." ”

“？？？”

This trick sat on the ground and started the price directly, and the few people in front of him were completely blinded.

“Oh！ NO！ This is an exaggeration! We can't accept this condition! ”

Skinn Bolick shouted directly.

It's just that what he didn't expect was that just as his words fell, Chen Fei straightened up, "Mr. Skin, since we can't talk, then I'll leave first." ”

“？？？”

With this move, he got up and left, and he killed the few people in front of him.

Skinn Bolick hurriedly shouted, "Fei, I think we need to discuss it again, Lionsgate is willing to give you another $1 million in additional compensation." ”

“No。”

Chen Fei shook his head and looked at him with a serious face, "Mr. Skin, I think I need to remind you that I am also a director myself, and I can shoot this script myself, but I don't have free time at the moment."

I'm here today because I'm heading to the Universal Pictures studio, and my other film, Get Out, is about to start filming.

I've made my request, and since you can't accept it, then we don't need to delay any longer. ”

After speaking, Chen Fei stood up and pushed the seat back into place, making a gesture to leave.

Seeing him move so crisply, a tangle suddenly appeared on Skinn Bolick's face.

Under the suppression of the Hollywood Big Eight, the survival of an independent film company like theirs is already very difficult, and it can even be said that it is walking on thin ice.

According to statistics, at least 3 independent film companies are established in Los Angeles every day, but at the same time, 1 is out of business and 1 is on the verge of closure.

It's very difficult to develop in this industry.

Script, funding, director, actors, post-production, publicity......

If there is a problem in one link, it will be a huge blow to an independent film company that does not have a particularly deep heritage.

Lionsgate was lucky after all.

In the nine years since its establishment, it has also produced a lot of excellent films, and the background is quite profound.

Last year's "Saw Horror" made them infinitely close to the top eight in Hollywood!

However, if you want to continue this glory, you must continue to launch a steady stream of masterpieces like the Eight Majors.

Unfortunately, the company doesn't have any excellent scripts for them to continue.

The appearance of "Dead Silence" gave them hope, so they were eager to cooperate with Chen Fei and win this script, even at the expense of taking out a 20% share.

But now, Chen Fei opened his mouth and asked for 10% of the investment share.

Skinn Bolick held a resentment in his heart, when was it the turn of a Chinese to "coerce" them?

He wanted to get up and tell the lion in front of him to get out immediately, but he couldn't do that, because a good horror movie script was so rare.

Gritting his teeth, looking at Chen Fei, who had already walked to the door, he had to say aggrievedly: "Fei, 10% is too much, and Lionsgate can only take out 5% of the investment share at most." ”

This is his bottom line, if Chen Fei is still unwilling to agree, then he can only say goodbye.

However......

Just when he thought that this cooperation was going to be completely terminated, he saw Chen Fei turn around with a smile, walk up to him and stretch out his hand: "Mr. Sky, then I wish us a happy cooperation." ”

“？？？”

This bargain once again confused the group of people in the conference room.

Can you still play like this?

After being stunned for a while, Skinn Bolick shook his head with a wry smile, "Fei, you are really the most business-savvy director I have ever met. ”

"In our Chinese words, this is called taking what you need."

"I suddenly had a longing for China, and I must go to see that country with a cultural history of 5,000 years when I have time, and I believe it will surprise me a lot."

"Okay, warm welcome, be sure to contact me when the time comes, let me be your guide."

…

Once the cooperation is negotiated, the rest of the work is much simpler.

Lionsgate drew up the contract that afternoon.

Chen Fei contacted Natasha, called a lawyer from Walton Film and Television, and helped them sign the contract.

When she heard that he was going to cooperate with Lionsgate, the second generation of the rich woman was still a little unhappy, "Fei, can't we shoot this script ourselves?" ”

Chen Fei comforted her, "Natasha, this is just a B-class movie, and its audience is not destined to be too wide." ”

"Oh, forget it."

The second generation of the rich woman immediately ignored it, she was full of thoughts about overturning Dimen Pictures, and the kind of production with high investment, high returns, and high reputation was her favorite.

Selling scripts is just a small episode for Chen Fei, after all, he has too many scripts in his hand, and selling one or two is like spitting bubble gum.

But for Lionsgate, that's a big deal!

The script is purchased and the new film sets sail, which means that they will once again launch a fierce charge to the box office.

So at the signing meeting in the afternoon, Chen Fei even saw the media......

"This collaboration with Fei Chen will be an important step for us to move Lionsgate into a new phase, and Dead Silence is a very good work that will be directed by James Wing and recreate the glorious ...... of Chainsaw."

When everything was done, twilight had fallen.

When Bruce and Chen Fei passed by the beach area again, they looked at the empty "sunbathing" area, and both of them had some regret on their faces.

"Fei, you can't show how good you are."

"Why don't you come early next time?"

"That's what I thought too."

…

The night is slowly falling here in Los Angeles, and the morning sun is also rising in China.

There are many "patients" with severe Internet addiction who immediately log on to QQ, open forums, blogs, portals, etc., and are ready to peek into the whole world through this narrow box at the moment they open their eyes.

The headlines in the entertainment sector still belong to the "Chinese partners", and they also belong to Chen Fei and Huayi's two presidents.

After some exaggeration, the "contradictions" between the two parties have reached an irreconcilable point.

Even Wang Zhonglei and Wang Zhongjun themselves were a little confused, when did they make a bad deal with Chen Fei? How come they don't even know about themselves?

Luo Jin was called to the office.

"Xiao Luo, you have a good relationship with Chen Fei, have you ever heard him say that he is dissatisfied with us?"

As soon as he heard this, Luo Jin immediately understood.

The two seemed to be a little panicked, after all, Chen Fei's "Chinese Partner" had really left them out.

He thought back to what Chen Fei had said before, and then reorganized the language, and then said, "Brother Fei has mentioned Huayi. ”

"What did he say?"

"He said he likes to work with people who are neat and tidy, and that it's too much trouble to drag the mud and water, and he doesn't have time to do those twists and turns."

Okay.

One sentence directly points out the current situation of their company.

Wang Zhongjun frowned, and said a little irritably: "Zhong Lei, you go and clarify first, don't let Director Chen misunderstand." ”

"Okay."

Wang Zhonglei nodded and walked towards the outside of the office.

However, before he could start acting, the entertainment sector broke new news.

[According to the latest foreign news, after Chen Fei, chairman of Feiyue Film and Television Company, rushed to Hollywood overnight, he has reached a cooperation with Lionsgate, and will use the copyright of the film script "Dead Silence" as an investment, accounting for 20% of the film's box office revenue, and also enjoying a 5% investment share. 】

For a while, a major earthquake broke out in the slightly calmer film and television industry!

Netizens were dumbfounded.

"Am I a good girl? Endless? ”

"Chen Dao Niu Pi! Shine in Hollywood! ”

"I just want to know, what else did Director Chen do quietly?"

"Don't say anything, this guy is really a bull, he can get mixed up to this point in Hollywood, I'm afraid Li Press and Wu Yu can't do it, right?"

"Obviously, Li is just a part-time worker, and as for Wu Yu, he has closed down the company."

"Who knows where you're going to watch these movies? I just want to see, what else is this person tossing? ”

There is a boiling at home, and there are also waves abroad.

But this did not affect Chen Fei.

Foreign correspondents from the three major portals contacted him and wanted to interview him, but he refused.

"My second new film in Hollywood is about to start, so let's talk about it when I'm done with it."

He just briefly explained that he was really busy, but after the news was transmitted back to China, it directly caused a boil!

Super 3 has just finished filming, people have just finished their journey, and the Chinese partner has just announced that it is in preparation, and Hollywood's new movie is about to start again?

Are you beaten with iron?

Oh! Wrong!

"Ip Man", which cooperated with the Emperor, was also launched, and a military-themed TV series "Soldier Assault" was also announced.

The "Baolian Lantern" is about to premiere, and another "Bright Sword" is also being promoted......

Made!

Are you a spinning top? Getting around?

It's about to take off!

…

All kinds of domestic news flew everywhere, but this did not affect Chen Fei.

After sending Bruce to register himself for the "IRONMAN Triathlon World Championships", he went to the filming location of "Get Out" alone.

The film tells the story of "Chris", a black guy, and "Ruth", a white girl, who are in love for five months, and Ruth invites Chris to spend the weekend with her family.

However, in the warm hospitality of Ruth's family, Chris gradually discovers the story of a huge conspiracy through clues.

Producer Jason is already waiting for him.

The venue, casting or anything, Chen Fei did not interfere, this is the right of Universal Pictures, and it is also the responsibility of the producer.

This kind of low-budget horror thriller mainly has to create an atmosphere, and it doesn't need any big-name actors, the acting skills are passable, and the role positioning is enough.

However, what Chen Fei didn't expect was that he actually met an "acquaintance" here.

Of course, this kind of familiarity is relative familiarity, which is the kind where he knows the other party, but the other party does not know him.

And this acquaintance is none other than the heroine of "Get Out": Amanda Seyfried!

Born in 1985, she is just 20 years old this year, which is quite in line with the age of the heroine in the film.

But this is one of the "Four Little Flowers of Hollywood", how can he look at starring in such a horror and thriller movie?

"Huh? Wrong! ”

After being in a trance for a while, Chen Fei quickly came back to his senses.

The Hollywood Four Little Girls should have been selected in 2008, and although Amanda Seyfried won the Most Photogenic Group Award at the 14th MTV Movie Awards for "Mean Girls", her fame was not very high.

What's more, Desperate Town is invested by Universal Pictures, even if the subject matter is a horror thriller, but it can be regarded as a sweet spot for many actors.

"Fei, you're finally here."

The sudden sound drew Chen Fei's attention back, and he saw Jason with the hammer rushing over with a look of excitement on his face.

This voice immediately attracted the attention of everyone on the set.

After hearing the word "Fei", the actors immediately reacted, this is the director is here!

A pair of curious eyes were fixed on Chen Fei's body.

Seeing Jason rushing towards him with a hammer, Chen Fei hurriedly raised his hand to stop him, "Stop!" Jason? What do you want to do with a hammer? I'm just ten minutes late, there's no need for such a punishment, right? ”

One sentence immediately amused everyone at the scene.

It is clear that the actors are relieved.

The director made a joke when he first arrived, which means that he is an easy person to get along with, so it will be much easier for the next month of filming.

"I'm just tinkering with props."

Jason explained, and then chatted with him about some gossip, including the "Dead Silence" he had just sold to Lionsgate yesterday.

"Actually, I'm quite interested in that script."

"I'm sorry, you're a step too late."

“Oh，Fei！ It's you who are too sought-after. ”

The two were chatting, and other actors also came over.

A dark-skinned black actor took the initiative to introduce himself: "Mr. Director, my name is Edmi Kaluja, I'm from the UK, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

Chen Fei smiled and nodded, "Well, it's nice to meet you too." ”

As soon as the words fell, the blonde girl next to her also spoke, "Mr. Director, I'm Amanda Seyfried, it's a pleasure to meet you, you are the most handsome Chinese I have ever met." ”

Yo?

Boasting when you just met?

This girl seems to be able to handle it, but I don't know how the acting skills are?

It's better to train actors, just scold, men's tolerance is generally quite strong, especially in the profession of actors, the ability to resist pressure is particularly high.

It's more troublesome to adjust the new actress, what movements, postures, expressions......

He likes the kind of actress who will move on her own when she slaps her, even if it is a budding newcomer, it is best to be the kind that likes to study and learn.

(End of chapter)