Hong Kong Stubborn - Chapter 148

In November 1999, Luo Junyan finally got in touch with Fa Ge.

After the two made an appointment on the phone, Luo Junyan and Brother Cheng went out of the island to meet Brother Fa and started a hunting trip in Hollywood. Just like Don Quixote and his attendant Sancho Panza, the two of them rushed towards the big Hollywood brand with the lofty ambitions of a rider.

Fa Ge is about to follow the crew to the mainland Anhui to shoot “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, staying here is to cooperate with the promotion of the literary film “The King and Anna” starring him, which will be released in North America in December.

After meeting Luo Junyan and Cheng, Brother Fa was quite excited. Meeting the old friend in another country is a great joy in life. Fa Ge and Fa Sao invited them to dinner at the best local Chinese restaurant and introduced Luo Junyan to the situation in Hollywood.

To say that Fa Ge’s development in Hollywood is not going well, from 1995 to now, he has only received three plays, “Standby Killer”, “The Edge of Fighting Again” and the upcoming “King and Anna”. The first two films have already hit the street, making the film company lose money. The boss of the film company has no hope of Asian movie stars anymore.

Filming in Hollywood often cost tens of millions of dollars in production costs, and the losses are not a small amount. Now the cost of “The King and Anna” is as high as US$92 million. Fa Ge has no idea about it.

Although Fa Ge can only get fixed remuneration now, he is not eligible for risk remuneration, that is, box office rewards and dividends. It does not matter how much he sells at the box office. But if the film rushed to the street again and again, the actor’s confidence was wiped out, and the memory of poisoning seemed to be recovered in Hollywood.

Luo Junyan has nothing to do with the pay for the time being. He asked in amazement: “Brother Fa, have you picked up 3 films in 4 years since you came to Hollywood?”

Fat brother smiled and said: “If it weren’t for the care of Brother Sen, three films would not be available. I can come here to be the lead role, luck is already very good, in Hollywood, no matter how popular you are in Asia, you only care about North America. The preferences of the audience.”

Luo Junyan nodded and said, “No wonder, the union called me, and the recommendations were all group performances.”

Fat sister-in-law Chen Huilian is a real lady, she said: “A Jun, it is not easy for Chinese actors to gain a foothold in Hollywood. The business atmosphere here is very strong, and the business rules are quite complete. Everything must be in accordance with the market. Value evaluation. American values ​​are very different from ours. It takes a lot of effort to conquer American audiences.”

Luo Junyan filled Chen Huilian with tea and said: “My master and I did not know the situation in Hollywood in detail beforehand, but when I took a taxi, I found out that the main business of taxi drivers is writing scripts. Occasionally, I also take on group performances. This competition is much fiercer than Xiangjiang, and it has not been easy to make a brother in recent years.”

Fa Ge said: “There are stalls and shops around here. There are not many actors or screenwriters. The dishwasher in the kitchen of this shop is a director. He has filmed two small productions, but he is out of luck. So this time Director Ang Lee asked me to star in a Chinese-language film. I thought about it or took it. Chinese actors want to make a career in Hollywood? I don’t have the confidence I had at the beginning.” Fa Ge shook his head, rather helpless.

The entertainment industry is a vanity fair, and no one can escape this low-level rule. In addition to making money, actors will care about popularity and reputation.

In addition, insiders are intrigue for the upper ranks, and the media is exaggerating the facts for the sake of sales. Stars just want to look down on them. After all, vanity and self-esteem are innate instincts.

After returning to the hotel, Brother Cheng walked around Luo Junyan’s room with a tea mug, and said as he walked, “Capitalism has developed 200 years ahead of schedule, and this stuff has been broken. It’s okay. Lu, Afa is too honest, but these Yankees, we men have no scruples, face is worth a few dollars. If the American affairs don’t end well, the big deal is that I will return to Xiangjiang to stabilize the rear for you. “

Luo Junyan bounced from the bed and said, “Master, let’s not be busy preparing for the aftermath. Then I will advance and retreat with you. The key issue now is that the Yankees won’t find me to film the movie. Well, even if I invest myself, Then you said I can make a hit film? It’s impossible. I was half-hearted with a Chinese face. Foreign colleagues are mixing in Xiangjiang. This is not the same situation. The audience will not have a sense of substitution in the first place.”

Brother Cheng blinked his small eyes and said, “The fortress still needs to be breached from within. Now we have to consider what the American people are proud of, and the old traditions that suit them should not be thrown away. As long as you can use the film to stir yourself up, you have a sense of substitution. It doesn’t matter.”

Luo Junyan thought for a while and said, “Master, you haven’t hummed for a long time, or else you hum once?”

Brother Cheng closed his eyes and let out a sigh of relief, and said, “A Jun, how many times have I said this. I’m used to crutches, can I still walk on my own legs? You think about it, I Go back and sit down for a while.”

After Brother Cheng left Luo Junyan’s room, he wiped a cold sweat. His old man is just cheering up from behind, and Luo Junyan has to plan for the important task of impressing the American people. Is the Yankee so foolish?

Luo Junyan first talked with his wife and daughter on the phone for more than 20 minutes, and then lay on the bed and began to ponder.

After going through his mind about films of various themes, he found that the genre films filmed in the United States must be more complete than what he had in his head. For the Chinese to make films in Hollywood, only Brother Long and Brother Jie can pass. The two films “Rush Hour” and “Lethal Weapon 4” have both won more than 130 million U.S. dollars in the North American box office. This has to invite first-line American stars to be the protagonists or Play the whole time.

It’s a pity that the American people only recognize Chinese Kungfu, and Luo Junyan dare not try action movies again. He was cheated twice in filming “Sin City” back then. Is he going to pay back the money he earned?

Thinking about it from another angle, it’s actually quite difficult for foreign colleagues to mix in Xiangjiang. It is probably the same way as stars, **** stars, and special actors. There is no one who has become a top star in Xiangjiang, and earns comparable to the Chinese. Hollywood is much less.

In short, let’s get to know the shooting situation of Hollywood movies first, and get to know the commercial standard production process.

The Hollywood filming base outside Los Angeles is bustling with excitement every day. In addition to finding location locations, most of the Hollywood films are produced here. This studio is hundreds of times larger than the Xiangjiang Qingshui Bay studio, and the various scenes built are too rich.

Luo Junyan wandered around the set, seeing a lot of familiar faces, but no one looked at him familiar.

How high-end is Hollywood filmmaking? In fact, they are almost the same. However, the integration of the various chains into a nearly impeccable state is the old saying that movies are not a single-cell entertainment species. As long as a certain gene is weak, it will quickly decline.

Luo Junyan was tired from walking, sitting on a bench by the roadside, and there happened to be an old man next to him looking straight at the sky. Luo Junyan knew that most Americans are self-acquaintances, but it is difficult to have deep friendship, so he smiled and greeted him.

The American man shook hands with Luo Junyan and said, “Allen, Allen Adhan.”

Luo Junyan introduced herself: “Luo Junyan, A Jun.”

Alan Ad Khan cocked his tongue and said, “Ajie?”

Luo Junyan corrected him and said, “Ah, Jun.”

Alan Adhan looked clear and repeated: “Ah, Jim.”

Luo Junyan complained in her heart, but smiled on her face, raised her thumb and said, “Perfect.”

Alan Adhan said: “My friend, the movie is really a great invention that allows us to witness those wonderful illusory worlds. Jim, believe me, this is only comparable to the same great video game.”

Luo Junyan said: “Ellen, you are obviously a video game fan. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to play with the computer. I have never played video games.”

Alan Adhan raised his voice and said, “God, Jim, you have missed the best things in life. Allow me to solemnly recommend “StarCraft”, an inextricable game. Believe me, you will fall in love with her at first sight.”

Luo Junyan has nothing to do with chattering, and smiles and asks: “Ellen, why are you so obsessed with video games?”

Alan Adhan said: “Because of happiness, that is my world.”

Luo Junyan said: “You are in the game world, just like the male protagonist in a movie? Do you think so?”

Alan Adhan thought for a while, shook his head, and said: “Jim, I am doing something I like first. This is something that a male protagonist cannot do in a movie. Friends, remember my words, “Interstellar “Hegemony” is my world. In the future, countless people will flood into my world to share my happiness.”

Luo Junyan nodded and said, “Well, Ellen, you convinced me. After I go back, I will try to play “StarCraft”, hoping to share your happiness.”

Alan Adhan smiled and said, “A wise choice.” Then he stood up and said, “My friend, it is a pleasure to chat with you, but I must return to my studio. Compared to the infinite space In the virtual world, Hollywood is obviously too cramped. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find more inspiration here.”

Luo Junyan also stood up and shook hands with him to say goodbye. This was a very interesting guy.

Alan Adhan walked out for a while, then turned around and said, “Jim, I work at Blizzard Entertainment. I have made a lot of ideas for “StarCraft”. You are always welcome to come and have a drink with me. Good luck. transport!”

Luo Junyan raised his hand to greet him, already thinking of the founder of Blizzard Entertainment as a salesman for the game company. But whether it’s the founder or the salesman, Luo Junyan thinks what this guy said is a bit interesting.

He is also thinking over and over again, the movie itself is realizing the fictional time and space, and if you don’t think about others, what kind of world is created in the movie that he likes the most?

That night, in the hotel room, Luo Junyan and Cheng dang a cigar and chatted.

That thought was lingering in my mind in the afternoon, and Luo Junyan asked: “Master, if you were to make your favorite movie, what would you do?”

Brother Cheng squinted slightly, chatting and rested, and said, “Is there nothing I like, if it’s not for making money to make a movie? Why, have an idea?”

Luo Junyan raised his legs and raised his head and said: “Master, I started making movies when I entered the industry, but until now, I don’t know if I like making movies. A salesman told me that he is doing what he likes. He is creating his own world. I think he is more relaxed and happier than me.”

Brother Cheng opened his eyes, smiled, and said: “A Jun, if you say you don’t like making movies, then I don’t believe it. If you change to someone who doesn’t like it in your heart, you have already changed your career with so much money on hand and bought a house. Collecting rent is enough for a lifetime. Do you know why you feel so tired?”

Luo Junyan asked curiously: “Why?”

Brother Cheng smoked a cigar and did not answer directly. Instead, he asked unhurriedly: “A Jun, why did you go to Hollywood? To make money? For artistic pursuits? To learn advanced experience?”

Luo Junyan was really asked about it. It is said that the army sister is okay, so there is no need to go to Hollywood again.

Brother Cheng stood up and said, “A Jun, because you can’t go further in Xiangjiang, because you are an ambitious person in your bones. Just like that salesman, don’t worry about the slogan. You have no ambition to create a **** world, ambition. That’s the source of motivation. Why did you come to Hollywood? Didn’t Newton say that he stepped on the shoulders of giants and kicked him off.”

Luo Junyan shook his head immediately, denying: “Master, but I make movies just to make money.”

Brother Cheng opened his eyes wide and said affirmatively: “The salesman’s way of expression is to do what you like. Your way of expression is to make the most profitable movies. You are all for your own ambitions. You are the same. You don’t have to make your favorite movie. It’s the best way to do it. You only need to make the movie that makes you the most profitable. Only when you can make money will you prove that you have done your best in all aspects. If your idea is pure, will you still feel tired?”

Luo Junyan felt suddenly enlightened and asked excitedly: “Master, what film can we make to make money?”

Brother Cheng sat back in the chair, and the old **** said: “We are also going to snap up the copyrights of those popular books, comics, and games, and adapt them into movies.”

Brother Cheng kept thinking about it all day. It’s not that he doesn’t have blockbuster hits for later generations, not to mention whether it can be achieved technically, the most important thing is that those blockbuster hits have their own owners, either they publish books or comics, and people will sue you for any of them.

For the remaining ones that have not come out, you may not have the American audience to support them, because Luo Junyan is not well-known, and there is no American resources to speculate.