Chapter 349 News spreads back to China
In the United States, well-known Hollywood actors have to come to support it, so that it can be called a star.
Fortunately, Wang Shu has met several Hollywood actors at this time. Matt Damon, Monica, and Kristen all came to support the premiere of "Terror Cruise" in Los Angeles. Not too cold.
As for Robert Downey Jr., although the two worked together on the same crew, Wang Shu, the director, was not actually familiar with him. In addition, the man’s current reputation was not good, so Wang Shu was No shameless invitations.
With the appearance of Matt Damon and Monica, the crowd at the premiere suddenly burst into enthusiastic cheers.
Seeing this, Gong Li felt a little depressed.
As one of the top three award-winning actors in Europe, now that she has come to Hollywood, in terms of popularity and fame, she is far inferior to Mark Damon and Monica, two actors who have not won any awards. .
Liang Jiahui didn't think much about it. He was not involved in Hollywood to begin with, and he knew that since he was not well-known here, it was normal for him to be compared to local actors in Hollywood.
Soon, the simple premiere event ended. Matt Damon, Monica, and Kristen did not just leave, but entered the cinema to watch the movie together.
As the movie started, the three of them listened to the unintelligible dialogue in the movie, and they were not particularly uncomfortable.
Because, there are English subtitles below.
Just like the introduction of foreign language films into the mainland, Chinese subtitles will be provided so that the audience can understand them.
When Chinese-language films enter American theaters, they will also be accompanied by English subtitles.
Compared to Matt Damon and Monica staring intently at the movie screen, 17-year-old Kristen actually did not want to watch such a Chinese-language film without understanding the dialogue.
But she gave Wang Shu face and pretended to sit in the cinema.
As the plot of the movie progressed, she even found that the plot of the movie was surprisingly good.
Even if you don’t understand the dialogue, just the words presented in the film combined with the subtitles still feel very good.
She couldn't help but look sideways at Wang Shu not far away, her bright eyes flickering in the dim light.
"Shu, the movie is very good." After the movie, Matt Damon gave a thumbs up. After finishing speaking, he continued, "If this was a Hollywood movie, it should be able to achieve great success. Good box office.”
“But if it’s a Chinese-language film, it will be a little difficult, so you have to be prepared.”
Monica nodded and said in a timely manner: "The movie is indeed excellent, but it is a Chinese film."
"For a long time, Chinese films except kung fu films have achieved good results in the United States. Except for this, the box office of other types of movies is not very good."
While Wang Shu was alone at this moment, Monica blinked at Wang Shu and said with a smile: "Shu, You should make the script of this movie into an English film and invite me to play the heroine, so that it should be able to achieve good box office results whether it is released in the United States or Europe."
Matt Damon. Hearing this, he laughed and joked: "Then I play your boyfriend?"
Monica gave Matt a roll of her eyes and said: "You can only play the big guy in the movie, not the other one." Boyfriend.”
It was just a joke, but Matt Damon was not angry. He looked back at Wang Shu and said sincerely: "Shu, you are very good at writing scripts and making movies. I was lucky enough to get the job of "The Tuner" before. I hope we can continue to cooperate in the future."
Monica looked at Wang Shu with beautiful eyes and said, "Shu, I think you can also invite me to play such a big heroine in the future. Script.”
As an actress, no one wants to take the lead and play a leading role.
It’s just that the opportunity is rare.
Hearing this, Wang Shu responded in a casual manner: "There will be opportunities for cooperation in the future."
When he was in domestic entertainment, the actors he met, even if they wanted a role, would express it in a roundabout way because they were worried about being offensive, so they expressed it through hints.
Hollywood actors like Matt Damon and Monica directly expressed their intention to cooperate with Wang Shu in addition to "The Tuner".
Although Wang Shu doesn’t even have casting rights now, Matt Damon and Monica know Wang Shu’s rights on the crew of “The Tuner”.
It is only a matter of time for a director like this to have the right to cast.
After continuing to chat for a while, Wang Shu watched Matt Damon and Monica leave.
The two of them were busy and could not attend the dinner.
Wang Shu returned to meet with Christine, and then went to attend a small dinner jointly organized by China Film and Warner with Gong Li, Liang Jiahui and others.
Christine had already had a brief chat with Gong Li and Liang Jiahui during the premiere, which was regarded as a greeting.
It’s just that a few of them are not familiar with each other, and this is the premiere dinner of "Terror Cruise", so Wang Shu has always taken good care of Christine in order to avoid embarrassment to her.
While this made Christine feel warm inside, she also felt that Wang Shu was a gentleman.
The men she knew, including her boyfriend, were very self-centered and would not consider her feelings at all in such matters.
Wang Shu, on the other hand, always cared about her feelings, which really moved Kristen to pieces.
However, Wang Shu just felt that Kristen was invited by him to support him, and if he was ignored, it would be a sign of poor hospitality, so he always paid special attention to Kristen
The dinner was over, Christine was sent back by a driver from Warner. Wang Shu chatted with Gong Li and Liang Jiahui for a while, and then returned to the apartment.
I slept until dawn, and it was a new day to go to work on the set again.
At the same time, the news that "Terror Cruise" premiered in North America and that Matt Damon, Monica, and Kristen came to support it appeared on the front pages of major domestic entertainment media.
In 2007, it was not an era when the Internet was extremely developed many years later. Although European and American stars had a certain degree of popularity in China, in fact only a small number of urban people knew about them, and most people did not know European and American stars at all. .
However, the netizens who talk about Matt Damon and Monica on the Internet are basically the ones who know these European and American celebrities.
After seeing this entertainment news, a netizen posted on the Internet: "Is a 21-year-old young director such a big name? "Terror Cruise" premiered in North America, with Matt Damon, Mo Ni All the cards went to support it!”
Christine was not mentioned.
At this time, Kristen was not yet the "Twilight Girl". She was only slightly famous in Hollywood and not worth mentioning.
Matt Damon and Monica are different.
Matt Damon is already a well-known actor in Hollywood, and "Legend of Sicily" starring Monica is even more famous around the world.
Some netizens replied: "Can there be no brand name? The first domestic film director whose single film in mainland theaters has exceeded 300 million yuan, and the best director at the Venice Film Festival. You say, can there be no brand name? Don't say yes Matt Damon, Monica, even Hollywood actors such as Leonardo, Sophie Marceau, Nicole Kidman, etc., as long as our director Wang says hello, they can come over."
This reply was very trouble-making, and it immediately made Wang Shu a target and suffered all kinds of shooting.
Some netizens responded to this comment: "Haha, if you want to brag about Wang Shu, can you be more realistic? Leonardo, Sophie Marceau, and Nicole Kidman can all shout "Wang Shu" just by saying hello. "In the past?"
"I have seen a lot of jokes, but I have never seen such a funny joke."
"It is undeniable that Wang Shu is already a well-known director in China."
"But when he goes to the United States, he is nothing."
"He is the only one who can impress Leonardo, Sophie Marceau, and Nicole Kidman?"
"Do you know what you are talking about?"
"That's so funny!" "I can tell you for sure that even Matt Damon and Monica couldn't have been called over by Wang Shu. , but was invited by Warner. "
"Wang Shu, a director who has no business in Hollywood, has the dignity to invite Matt Damon and Monica."< br>
“Think about it with your pig brain.”
Regarding Wang Shu going to Hollywood to direct the American version of "The Tuner", only a few people in the film and television industry know about it.
On the Internet, few people know about this.
“The one who blew the whistle on Wang Shu, could you weigh Wang Shu’s weight before blowing the blow?”
“You wouldn’t think that Wang Shu won the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival? Can the Lion Award go smoothly in Hollywood?”
“I can tell you clearly that even if Wang Shu is the first mainland director to have a single film with a box office of over 300 million, even if he wins the Best Director in Venice.”
"When I go to the United States, I still have no cards."
"With his strength, it is simply not enough to invite Matt Damon and Monica."
"Unless, they It was because of mutual acquaintance and friendship that gave him face."
"The reputation of a 21-year-old young director alone is far from qualified."
"You wouldn't think that. Hollywood is domestic entertainment, right? Even in domestic entertainment, Wang Shu can’t always cheer for anyone he wants, let alone in Hollywood.”
"Those who want to brag about Wang Shu, just go to sleep and don't come out to embarrass yourself."
"Let's put it this way, if Matt Damon and Monica are really Wang Shu, he invited them based on his own face. Those who support it, I eat shit.”
Compared to netizens who don’t know the truth, Zhang Yimou and others made speculations after seeing the news.
"Matt Damon."
"Monica"
"Could they be the starring actors of "The Tuner", right?"
Zhang Yimou has been busy with the Olympics. This thing is a big project, and it cannot be done with just one or two rehearsals. To get it right, it takes many rehearsals to slowly achieve the desired effect.
He also happened to know the news that "Terror Cruise" was released in North America at this time, and Matt Damon and Monica went to support it.
For the job of chief director of the Olympic Games, Wang Shu has participated in the campaign before.
It’s just that for this kind of job, in addition to one’s own ability, qualifications are also one of the rigid criteria for selection.
Wang Shu is a newcomer with very little qualifications. Even if he is capable, he will not be able to take charge of the job of chief director of the Olympic Games.
If it is his turn, it will only be possible if Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Gu Changwei, Jia Kechang and many other senior directors all give up.
Otherwise, it is 100% not his fault.
"Matt Damon, Monica"
"Is this guy Wang Shu doing well in Hollywood?"
Mr. Wang and Feng Xiaogang were eating together, and they talked about the North American premiere of "Terror Cruise".
"The two of them will suddenly go to the premiere of "Terror Cruise", and the two of them should be the starring actors of "The Tuner"." Feng Xiaogang expressed his judgment.
Many crew members in Hollywood like to hide information, so at this stage not many people know the starring cast of the American version of "The Tuner".
Now that Matt Damon and Monica suddenly appear, relevant information has been exposed from the side.
“If it’s Matt Damon and Monica, the cast is not bad,” Wang Zhongjun continued, “But Chinese film directors are not accustomed to Hollywood, so even if the cast is good, Wang Shu may not be able to do it. Make this movie.”
Feng Xiaogang nodded, noncommittal.
The record of Chinese film directors going to Hollywood is obvious to all. They are either on the road to success or on their way to success.
Wang Shu is a new director and was born in a rural area. Neither Feng Xiaogang nor Wang Zhonglei, nor many people in the domestic entertainment industry, believe that Wang Shu can make a good American version of "The Tuner". They are waiting for Wang Shu to rush back to China.
"This kid is still too impatient. If he settles down for a few more years, and then spends a few more years to learn more about American culture, he might be able to make some progress before going to Hollywood."
"Now this If he ran over blindly, he would regret it later.”
Feng Xiaogang took a bite of the dish and said.
Wang Zhongjun understands what Feng Xiaogang means. Hollywood is a producer-centered system. Directors like Wang Shu who have just arrived in Hollywood and have no connections or voice will fail in the first movie they direct. If another producer cooperates with it, it is equivalent to ruining the follow-up of the Hollywood road.
The mainland is different, because it is a director-centered system. As long as a director has a successful film, he can always attract investment.
"It's really too urgent. If he goes to Hollywood now, he will have to return to China in despair. No producer will extend an olive branch to him." Wang Zhongjun answered.
Feng Xiaogang chuckled and said: "I have achieved good results at such a young age, so there is a high probability that I have failed."
After finishing speaking, he paused for a while and then said, "This is normal. When you suffer in the future, you will know that you are wrong."
Wang Zhongjun smiled and agreed: "That's true. I come from a rural area. Young people, how do you know that Hollywood is completely different from our domestic entertainment industry?”
“Just because you are doing well in our domestic entertainment industry, it doesn’t mean you can also be successful in Hollywood.”
“I believe it, otherwise. How long will it take for Hollywood to teach him how to behave?"
Feng Xiaogang chuckled and said, "It won't take long, and we will probably see him in the middle to late next year."
What this means is that it is predicted that the American version of "The Tuner" will be released in theaters in mid-to-late 2008.
This conjecture is not just random talk by Feng Xiaogang, but because he has understood the production progress and cycle of Hollywood movies.
The shooting of a movie is generally expected to be completed within three months.
Although this time may be longer depending on the director, most crews will indeed finish filming within three months.
After filming is completed, it’s post-production.
For special effects films, post-production time is relatively long.
It is not a special effects film and the post-production time is not long.
"The Tuner" is not a special effects film, and accordingly it will not have a particularly long post-production cycle, so it can be completed as soon as possible, and be approved and classified for release in theaters.
(End of this chapter)