Chapter 519 Can returning to China be a problem?
At the end of August, the Four Seasons Hotel near Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, a celebration banquet for Inception was held here.
Although there are countless banquets and parties in Hollywood every day, this banquet is somewhat different.
This summer, the only three most successful movies are "Inception" and have not held a celebration banquet.
The other special thing is that the director chen usually has too few opportunities to appear in similar occasions, which makes every time he is sure to appear, there are always celebrity artists who will be interested in coming.
Besides, I heard that senior executives from Disney and Warner will appear this time, and even the president Robert Iger will be there, which makes the banquet more and more standard.
On the 26th, the Four Seasons Hotel was full of luxury cars, and some such as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and others were parked on the side of the road.
In the banquet hall in the hotel, people were coming and going, and the sounds were heard.
Celebrities, filmmakers, music stars, etc. are everywhere.
Everyone celebrated in one direction, holding champagne.
On the stage, Robert Eiger held Chen Linfeng's shoulder and praised with a smile: "We first met at a bar a few years ago. At that time, I said that Chen will definitely have a good time in Hollywood. , so I signed 5 contracts with him at that time.
I have been proud of this for the past few years, but now I regret it a little.”
He slowed down and said in a very regretful tone, "I signed too few contracts. I am optimistic about chen, but I didn't expect that he had grown to his current level in just two or three years." br>
Warner President Barry Mayer couldn't help but curse, and he had all taken up 5 films, but it was not enough.
Robert on the stage continued, "In the past summer season, Chen's "Inception" directed by Chen created miraculous results, and the top five films scored almost alone to catch up with Marvel. The whole company has worked for several years, and this is chen, the best genius in Hollywood. "
Cheers and applause rang out from the audience.
Chen Linfeng smiled and greeted everyone.
Then, he also said some scenes.
A speech that is not too passionate, but every time you say a few words, there will be a burst of applause from the audience.
From time to time, there are also voices of recognition and approval of "aye, aye", as if he is saying something of the most wise saying.
Chen Linfeng was a little confused on the stage. Is the speech Xiao Chang found for himself very outstanding? Why are there so many echoes?
The main celebration process is over, and it is time for free communication.
Chen Linfeng suddenly realized the changes after the $1 billion club.
The number of people who come up and get close to each other is much smaller than before, but relatively, the quality is much higher.
Anyone who takes the initiative to introduce himself is almost all top stars.
Most of them, he knew them directly, or appeared in classic movies and TV series works in the past.
The others seemed to be ineligible enough, so they could only look from afar with envious eyes, which seemed very conscious.
Several in a row, from Jennifer Lawrence, to Christian Bale, to Robert Downey Jr.
After these main players in the summer season took turns to play, then there are Andrew Garfield, the new Spider-Man, Robert Pattinson, the Twilight Man, Henry Cavill (Superman), and Ryan Renault (Green Lantern).
For a moment, Chen Linfeng felt that he was a little desperate to be a superhero.
There are many female celebrities, but relatively speaking, they don’t know much.
In addition, Fang Long was also present.
After filming of "Hurricane Rescue 2", he needs to participate in more public events in Hollywood to release the news and warm up.
Since the "Hurricane Rescue" series, Fang Long has entered the second spring of his career and his status in Hollywood has improved.
"Expectations 2", a movie where almost all the action superstars appeared, once invited him and was willing to give him a role that was almost the same as the starring star Stallone.
Fang Long didn't accept it in the end, because the style gap was a bit big.
He was not leaving the tough guy style.
Fang Long is now facing Chen Linfeng again. Although there is no change on the surface, he feels really complicated.
I said I wanted to chase him back then, but now I have said that I have never been better than him, but I have surpassed him a lot.
Now when talking about Chinese stars, their first impression may be the one in front of them.
Fang Long didn't remember much about meeting Xiao Chen in the Yuanbiao crew, and he almost completely forgot what he said at the beginning.
So, in his impression, the statement described by the media, "to surpass Fang Long" is more real.
How can it not make people feel moved now that they are truly surpassed?
Chen Linfeng was quite happy. In Hollywood, he met strangers every day and had a good relationship with his compatriots, which really made people feel close.
"Xiqian wasn't with you today?"
"She has been a little busy for a while, and she may have to wait until I return to China before she can get idle."
The topics they exchanged, basically Don't leave the country.
Such as in the domestic summer season this year, the recent thoughts of domestic filmmakers about Hollywood blockbusters, etc.
Also, it is the shocking influence caused by Chen Linfeng's "Inception" in China.
"Before I came, some friends in Hong Kong were chatting with me, saying that you were a little scary this time."
Fang Long was also quite emotional, "We all heard from news reports that there were several Hollywood blockbusters in the past. It feels that it is too far away for hundreds of millions of dollars to get the box office, and it is not something we can think of.
Later, "Titanic" won 1.7 billion US dollars in one go, and I feel the gap. Now you just have a moment. Zi pushed the box office to the level of $1 billion, which is really exciting. "Xiao Chen, I have to thank you," Fang Long looked solemn, "Without you, we saw Hollywood blockbusters , still I dare not think that I can surpass it. "
"Hi, with the improvement of domestic filmmakers, there will always be such a day, not me, but someone else."
"No, no, no, the first one and the second one are still different."
Fang Long shook his head, "It is always more difficult to explore. Just like without Bruce Lee, we wouldn't think we could do it. Go to Hollywood. "
"So am I here along the path of my predecessors?" Chen Linfeng said.
The two looked at each other and smiled, everything was silent.
"Xiao Chen, you have already gained a firm foothold in Hollywood now. Now you have fame and fortune, and even have a career. Judging from the attitudes of those celebrities towards you, there is no xenophobic intention... ”
Fang Long hesitated and asked, "Will you return to China to develop in the future?"
In fact, this is what I want to ask in China, and many people are beginning to worry about this issue.
Even there are some sounds above.
He came here this time and even wanted to ask on behalf of others. "Of course I'm going to return to China," Chen Linfeng's answer was not hesitant at all.
He looked at Fang Long strangely, "My home is there, how can I not go back?"
"What about here?"
"There are still some things, I go back after cooking. .”
"I mean the future."
"Oh, that's what you mean," Chen Linfeng understood.
He suddenly asked, "Is there anyone in China who care about this issue?"
"..."
Fang Long didn't say anything.
"I have been in Hollywood for a short time. At most, I will start to turn my focus back to China. In the future, I will just come here to shoot sequels."
Speaking of this, Chen Linfeng had a headache.
"I've opened too many tricks. I have several series on hand now. Just filming sequels is a lot of effort." Fang Long's face looked strange, "Normal people really don't have the trouble of you, they are popular now Big ip, but you have big ips in your hands."
He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, just go back to China.
It must be Xiao Chen. If it is on others, this problem doesn't matter at all, but he is different.
It seemed as if he had completed the task. Fang Long chatted casually for a few more words, then said goodbye and left.
He came to the banquet and also had the intention of making friends and reminiscing with friends. He could not just stand here and chat with Xiao Chen, and he would block others' words. After a long time, he would offend others.
Chen Linfeng stood there, recalling the chat content just now, feeling a little strange.
It turns out that some people in China are even beginning to worry whether he will return to China or not?
It's really redundant. He is not a fool. How could he join the Japanese in 1945 and join the national army in 1949. "Hello, Director Chen, congratulations on the box office hit, I'm Woody Harrison."
Just as he was thinking, a sound came from behind him. Chen Linfeng turned his head and saw that he was a familiar person.
"Just call me chen, Mr. Harrison, I recognize you, you've performed well in The Hunger Games."
As time goes by, now in Hollywood, There are also many fewer people calling him a name. Now, they often add a "Director" to show respect before their surnames, just like the changes in domestic names.
Chen Linfeng doesn't care too much about this. Generally, when he meets a good relationship, he will make corrections.
With achievements as a base, he does not need to specifically show his status in terms of titles.
In fact, if he really does this, the other party will be a little flattered and look very happy.
Just like Woody Harrison in front of him, he looked very excited. "Thank you, um, I said yes, in "The Hunger Games", I just did what I should do." "Can accomplish the director's requirements and make some contributions, It is already a good performance for people to remember."
Chen Linfeng's usual praise makes the other party very happy.
Woody touched his bare head and laughed, "It's my honor to let you remember, director." Chen Linfeng chatted with him a few more words, but did not directly send an invitation.
This person in his previous life was the hypnotist in "The Shocking Demons' Team".
What Chen Linfeng really remembers is his performance in this film.
Woody is a typical middle-aged actor. She was average when she was young, but after she reached middle age, her appearance became more and more distinctive and easy for people to remember.
Chen Linfeng was still chatting, and someone came over with a glass of wine. "Chen, don't congratulate you yet. "Inception" is so good. I'm sorry, it was not made by Warner." "Mr. Mayer?"
Chen Linfeng's face looked strange. "Inception" was really produced by Warner in his previous life, but now it's changed to Disney.
Woody saw that the boss had something to say, so she greeted her tactfully and left.
"chen, I heard that the five contracts you signed with Egg will expire. Are you interested in continuing to cooperate with us Warner?" Chen Linfeng smiled, "Aren't we working on "The Joker" now?" "You're right to say that, but..." Mayer thought about it, but still didn't say it.
He always felt that the movie "The Joker" might not necessarily have good returns.
But considering that it is the movie that Chen wants to make, we can provide support as much as possible.
Chen Linfeng narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing.
Mayer then asked about his next plan.
Chen Linfeng reported to the truth, "Next, it's a pure commercial film with a magical theme, and a bit of a chivalrous color."
Meyer's eyes lit up. Isn't this not Just right for them to work with.
"So, chen, can we..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted, "Mayer, "The Shocking Demons" is a film that will be collaborated with us Disney. You can't win over what you love."
No One mistake, one post, one content, one in one 6, one 9, one book, one bar, one read!
Mayer turned his head and looked up angrily, "Iger, it's just a cooperation, who to cooperate with is not a cooperation."
Disney and Warner have a bit of a stalemate this year.
Warner pried Chen Linfeng into a novel and a movie.
Disney pledged Warner's chief operating officer to serve as the chairman of Disney Pictures.
With such grudges, Barry Mayer and Robert Eiger, the relationship between the two presidents, is naturally not much better.
Egg laughed, "But chen has made an agreement with us that "The Shocking Demons" is from Disney."
"Is that true?" Mayer's smile disappeared , looking at Chen Linfeng.
"Yes, this was decided long before the filming of "The Joker"."
Facing the scrutiny of Warner President, Chen Linfeng was not worried at all.
I have been doing it until now, as long as I don’t make any big mistakes, such as Mel Gibson, the Hollywood Sixth National Congress can’t do anything about him.
As the classic saying, "If you don't do it, some people will do it."
The same is true when it comes to Chen Linfeng. Some companies are willing to publish it for me. If you don't do it, I'll find other ones. The company is here.
Mayer also understood this truth, and his face did not change, "So that's it. I guess this "Shocking Demons" is the last movie of the five contracts that he collaborated with Disney. Let's do it."
"Yes," Chen Linfeng nodded, highlighting a straightforward one.
"I knew," Mayer smiled on his face. "Iger, it seems that our competition is still behind."
It's Eger's turn to show his smile and disappear. , he stared at the other party, "Disney and Chen's friendship has lasted for many years, and it will probably continue."
"Don't worry, Warner is very good at making new friends." Mayer was unwilling to accept it Show weakness.
Chen Linfeng watched the two big bosses confront each other with great interest.
Most people are afraid of being hurt by the aftermath of the boss. He doesn’t have to worry about his blood now. He is in the position of eating melons and it feels quite good.
After all, it was Disney's celebration. Mayer played away and didn't say much.
After the confrontation, Mayer ignored Eiger and chatted with Chen Linfeng for a few more words.
Eiger is the same, just talking to chen.
High-end business wars are so simple and unpretentious.
After chatting with the two big guys, Chen Linfeng was really relieved. The two guys were like angry kids behind him, and he was really a little hard to resist.
The people in the field are very hard, but to outsiders, this is not the case.
Warner and Disney's two presidents, serving Chen Linfeng alone, really shocked everyone's attention.
Some of the invited reporters, although they couldn't get in front of them, were speculating what these three bigwigs were talking about. "Maybe it's talking about subsequent cooperation?" ABC reporter Dai Wen chatted with NBC's Rose.
Although the two companies are competitors, as ordinary workers, there are not so many things to pay attention to.
Competition is at the boss level, and they can still communicate with each other.
Ross said, "I guess they might be arguing. I heard that Disney and Warner have a bad relationship this year."
Daiwen gave him a blank look, "Do you think the president and ordinary people like us The same thing, even if you are unhappy, you can't see it on the surface. I think their conversation must be full of intrigue and various interests. "
"You're right," Ross nodded , this is more in line with general imagination.
"It's a pity that I can't interview Chen. He has been so popular recently. It's a strange thing that a Chinese man has so many people valued him in our country."
Dai Wen shook his head and then remembered him ex.
It was just because he performed well in the Times Square incident, and later the speed of editing videos and organizing interviews was fast enough. Now he has been promoted to be the head of the documentary department.
Even if the supervisor of an unpopular department is still a leader.
Dai Wen felt envious even when he thought about it. He was really lucky.
He also wanted to make some big news and let him take a photo, and get a promotion and salary increase.
Rose thought about it and recognized Devin's words, "chen is indeed special. Recently, the list of "The 100 Most Powerful People in Hollywood" published by "The Hollywood Reporter" is chen, which can rank among the top 20 in the total list. Even in front of Spielberg, it is natural that such a big shot is attracted by attention. "
Speaking of this, Devin became interested, "I wonder if Spielberg is unhappy. He had been I am still praising Chen as a predecessor, but now I am ranked behind Chen."
"The top 20 are basically the presidents and bosses of major companies, and Chen also uses Tingfeng Entertainment bosses and other companies. Only when you have the same identity can you squeeze in. What's wrong with Spielberg? Who made him lose DreamWorks?"
In fact, this is a very clear truth.
But after the news came back to China, it became a little different.
Many media, regardless of the presidents and bosses who are not well aware of, single out Chen Linfeng and Spielberg to report.
"In the new Hollywood power list, Chen Linfeng successfully surpassed his predecessors and ranked ahead of Spielberg."
"Chen Linfeng surpassed Spielberg and became a hot emerging giant in Hollywood. Leader. "
When netizens who don’t know the truth heard, what? Chen Linfeng has surpassed Spielberg?
Pushing the already high popularity further.
In fact, since "Inception"'s global box office exceeded 1.2 billion US dollars and reached the fifth place in film history, domestic Internet and media have begun to be a little excited.
There are no reports at all.
The significance and difficulty of reaching this position of popular science;
There are special reprinting reports from foreign websites to illustrate Chen Linfeng's influence and status overseas.
There are also summaries of the achievements and achievements he has made over the years.
It seems that it is going to be a final conclusion and push Chen Linfeng's position further higher.
This Hollywood power list is just another hot topic.
It is really too important to have a place for Chinese people in the history of world film.
There is also mixed with the national sentiment of the people, making this glory even more dazzling.
To a certain extent, it is no less than the national craze created by Zhang Yimou, director of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
The most important thing is that many older generations also have a deep memory of Chen Linfeng.
No matter how good the works are made, they are not as useful as middle-aged and elderly people who don’t watch movies or TV series.
From this point, based on the popularity of the whole nation and the older generation, Chen Linfeng officially broke the barriers of time and surpassed Zhang Yimou.
In the eyes of professionals, it is far beyond that.
If Zhang Yimou hadn't had the Oscars and the Grand Slams in the Grand Slam, he wouldn't have even had to compete.
A "Inception" has given Chen Linfeng almost more blessings than all previous works.
This is a bit exaggerated and a fact in the minds of some people.
At this time, what everyone is most looking forward to is when Chen Linfeng will return to China.
Other Chinese creators in the movie, such as Shi Xiaolong and Liu Qianqian, have already returned to China, and only director Chen Linfeng has been filming outside.
This makes this expectation even stronger.
Almost everyone was waiting, he could show up in front of the public and say something.
It seems that this is the true perfection.
It's just a filming abroad. I've had it before, but I have never paid so much attention to his time back like now.
"Director Chen has been filming for a long time, why haven't he returned yet?"
"It's not long. I seemed to be promoting a new book when I went abroad. I've been together for two things."
"I said, I feel like I haven't seen him for a long time."
"I have felt it for several years, as if he has appeared in public since he started filming movies."
"Hey, it's better to think about it. I can often see Fengshen every year. I will still go out to business, but now I am awesome and lazy."
"..."
Netizens are just talking, and the media can come directly.
Since mid-to-late August, reporters have called to inquire about flight information one after another.
Some people also called Qilin Company directly and asked the boss when he would come back.
This kind of attention is unprecedented.
In early September, Chen Linfeng finally finished all the scenes of "The Joker".
The moment he announced the completion, the audience cheered.
He himself also felt that it seemed that this time it was a little longer and it had been out for half a year.
This will not be the case in the future.
Chen Linfeng thought about the subsequent films and felt that it was time to promote relevant domestic industries.
Anyway, I always set up a studio, so where are I taking pictures?
"Director Chen, I'm still thinking about celebrating together."
"Oh, here we come."
On September 6, 2012, Chen Linfeng returned to China.
(This chapter ends)