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Exclusive dialogue with Ye Wei after the Golden Globe nomination was announced: I am a filmmaker

December 14, 2005 08:53

Sina Entertainment News: In the early morning of December 13th local time in the United States, the 63rd American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards announced the nomination list. "The Sunshine Beautiful Girl" directed by Chinese director Ye Wei and "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Chinese director Ang Lee won seven nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and other awards, becoming the focus of attention.

Ye Wei, who was only 17 years old, broke the record of the youngest nominee who was covered in the Best Director Award for many years. Through the phone, Sina Entertainment exclusively talked to Brother Wei. He said that he was just a filmmaker who loved movies and was not special. Brother Wei laughed and said that he would applaud Ang Lee for the first time to win the award.

Sina Entertainment: First, congratulations on getting the nomination and breaking the record. How is your mood now?

Ye Wei: Thank you, I am very happy and grateful. Thank you to everyone who supports me. This is everyone’s moment.

Sina Entertainment: You are only 17 years old, but you have achieved such great success. What do you think about this?

Ye Wei: From the perspective of movies, I am not special. I am just a person who loves movies. I got the opportunity to make a few movies and won everyone's likes. That's it. In any case, in my heart, I am a filmmaker, and I try to make this never change.

Sina Entertainment: Don’t you think you are a big star?

Ye Wei: I don’t like living a celebrity life. Fame is a very complicated thing. Some aspects will make you like, for example, when you go out for dinner and check out at a restaurant, you suddenly know that you have discounts. But there are also many bad aspects that can easily make your life worse. I have already had this experience, and I think every person who becomes famous will pay a certain price to learn to deal with it better. But I understand that when you enter this industry, you get the good ones, you have to face these bad ones.

Sina Entertainment: Tell me about your current life situation?

Ye Wei: I am accepting your interview at school. I will continue to go to school and live as usual. It is almost Christmas and New Year holidays. I will go on vacation to welcome the new year.

Sina Entertainment: There are many rumors about your new movie, is there anything to disclose?

Ye Wei: Many rumors are because there are many projects in contact, but we have not yet determined which one to join. I believe there will be definite news soon.

Sina Entertainment: Is it possible to be a Chinese movie? Do you have any ideas about when to make a Chinese movie?

Ye Wei: Making Chinese movies is one of my goals since childhood. I am a Chinese and full of passion for Chinese movies. I like martial arts, kung fu and other very Chinese themes. There are countless excellent filmmakers in the Chinese film industry who want to work with them. But things need to be related to fate. I don’t know when fate will come. Maybe the next project will be, and maybe it will take some years. But I will definitely make Chinese movies, which is certain.

Sina Entertainment: This is really good news. Another Chinese director, Ang Lee, was also shortlisted for the Best Director. If you want to compete with him, what do you think?

Ye Wei: (laughs) Ang Lee and I are old friends. Compared to him, he is a paradise in the world. I am just a small character who has just entered the world. I am his fan. "Brokeback Mountain" is a movie that exceeds the full mark. Of course, I hope I can win the award, and I also hope that Ang Lee and Steven Spielberg will win, because there are many unnominated directors who have made good movies. If Ang Lee wins the award, I will be the first person to stand up and applaud.

Sina Entertainment: When will you come to China? Do you have plans for this?

Ye Wei: In an interview with Chinese media, I have said many times when I would travel to China, but unfortunately, the plan was disrupted due to changes in the end. China and I have an oxygen supply relationship, and I need to go back regularly to replenish oxygen, otherwise I will die. Next summer, no matter what, I will travel to China. Maybe I will meet you on any entertainment program at that time. I don’t know yet, so I will arrange it later.

Sina Entertainment: Do you have anything to say specifically to Chinese movie fans?

Ye Wei: Thank you for your honor to receive your support. I have always had your exclusive position in my heart, like brothers and sisters.

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Three principles? This is absolutely impossible.

Brian had a headache. Ye Wei would listen to advice two years ago, although he would do it with his own ideas in the end, but now he doesn't listen to advice at all, and he is spoiled by success.

"What a joke?" When everyone in the company told this situation, everyone's first reaction was shocked.

Not to mention the three principles, Viy can’t get any one of them. The core is that he can’t get into the production management of big projects.

What should I do? Brian wanted to deal with it and change Ye Wei's intentions, but the genius gave a hard order and would communicate today, otherwise he would reply by himself.

Brian had to bite the bullet and communicate with the "Fantasy Elf Event" project first. If anyone among the six majors is most likely to agree, at least negotiate, it must be Paramount. Because he has the closest relationship with DreamWorks and the most serious invitation, "Snow White and the Seven Monks" ranked second, while some projects are just trying their luck to attract attention.

He picked up the phone and microphone at his desk and called Catherine Kennedy with difficulty.

...

Weekly box office

December 9-15, 2005

Movie Ranking Number of Cinemas/Changes Average Box Office Total Box Office Production Cost (Millions) Distributors

"Nania Legend" - No. 1 - Week 1 3616 22,49281,331,961-81,331,961-180 Bowei

"King Kong" No. 2 (2 days) - 3567 companies - 4,50016,051,500 - 16,051,500207 Global

"Sinrina" - No. 3 Week 3 - 1752 3,95115,357,766 - 16,857,19550 Warner Bros.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 4th week 4 - 3325 - 3,86212,841,945 - 246,645,807150 Warner Bros.

"Sunny Little Beauty" - No. 9, Week 5 2201 (-804) - 2,115-4,655,115-149,354,7326 Dream Factory

LMS's box office was close to 150 million, and it also entered the stage of weekly reduction to small and medium-sized screenings. The seven Golden Ball nominations did not stimulate its box office, just because it has made almost all the money that can be made from the potential audience.

In this week's North American film market, "The Legend of Narnia" dominated the market, with Rotten Tomatoes 76% and 61%; while "King Kong" which was released for two days was somewhat worse than expected, 84% and 50%.

The outbreak of "The Legend of Narnia" has once again increased the popularity of the adaptation of children's fantasy novels. It has become the biggest success after HP. The box office in the UK and other places released at the same time are very good, so it is no problem to make a series. "The Fantasy Elf Event" directed by Ye Wei has also become a hot topic.

The latest news that was rumored was that progress was not going well. According to an insider, he revealed to Hitfix that the conditions proposed by Ye Wei were very harsh and things entered the "most difficult time."

Before, Catherine Kennedy said confidently that Ye Wei would join, why was it the most difficult suddenly? What conditions did the prodigy put forward?

There are many speculations from the outside world, and the biggest possibility is undoubtedly the pay?

...

The grass splashed, and the golf balls flew towards the blue sky.

"Wow! I feel like I've got into the hole in one shot!"

On Friday afternoon, after school, Ye Wei was invited to play golf at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisade District, and the invitation of the Catherine Kennedys.

The biggest investor of "Fantasy Elf Event Thunder" is Paramount, Nick Channel Movies, and Kennedy/Marshall is also among them. These two big producers are the queen and king of the project production team, and the first producer Mark Canton is also under their supervision.

Brian just communicated with them about his three principles, but he could talk about it slowly. In the past few days, everyone has tried to convince him to change his mind.

There is really no winter in Los Angeles, the vast rural grasslands are still green and the trees are mostly holly.

After Ye Wei swung a shot, he walked to the green far away with the Kennedys, Brian and Gotzman. He was very interested in this sport, and almost at the doorstep was the Brentwood Country Club. He played golf for several years because of work.

"Young man, be at ease, birdie balls are good," Katherine Kennedy's words were quite meaningful, with a kind smile on his face, and his eyes couldn't hide his shrewd eyes. She said, "Frank and I both came from young people and can understand your thoughts."

"No one of the young people we have worked with over the years has had conflicts," said Frank Marshall, whose ball cap on his head covers his front baldness, and his white hair emerges from both sides. He is also 59 years old.

Catherine nodded and said, "Like Shamalan, he was not as powerful as you are now when filming "The Sixth Sense of the Supernatural". We respect his ideas and use his talents. In the end, everything was good, with 6 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director."

"The world's box office is nearly 700 million US dollars." Marshall also said, "Then Shamalan started producing "The Immortal Calamity" the next year, and filmmakers are willing to invest in him. We know you have produced three movies, and this time it's different, so there must be a step."

Ye Wei was silent and didn't say anything. Everyone continued to walk and said, Marshall said, "If you can do it, we want to meet your requirements. I absolutely trust you. I wouldn't trust you a year ago, but now I will. Steven and Tom initially invested in you, and I told them, should he let him make some video movies first?"

With a chuckle, Gozman also said: "I had the same attitude at the beginning, and I almost became a fool."

Catherine looked at Ye Wei and said, "Now everyone knows your talents. But this is the rules of the industry. We must try our best to abide by these rules of the game, so that they are good for everyone. We cannot give you the three principles, and Paramount will not agree, but we can assure you that you will actually have these powers."

"Yes, Wei." Brian almost pressed Ye Wei's way, but how dare he do it? Today's event is entirely to lobby Viy, a young man.

It took two years for this kid to lobby others to lobbying him.

"You know..." Ye Wei smiled. Since he was turned against Willis's team, he would never believe any verbal promises that were not written into the contract.

"I believe you." He said to everyone, turning the club, "I just don't believe in Hollywood. Catherine, Frank, Gary, if there are no contract terms, you will have times when you can't do it, let alone authorize me. Without contract terms, there are too many changes."

Walking into the green range, looking around, he said, "I want these powers not because I don't want to abide by the rules of the game, I want to protect myself and my movie."

Viy still didn't change his mind, and the four of them were a little helpless. Brian sang a black face and said, "But you have to understand that your request is too much. If you keep being stubborn, you will only lose the opportunity."

"It's true, whether it's "Fantasy Elf Event Thread" or other big projects." Catherine also said a little more, "It's really not possible, you'll be ridiculed. People will say, look at the genius boy, he's so gloomy. But you're a smart person and shouldn't make such a mistake."

Marshall continued to lobby head-on: "Maybe you think that at the worst I can go to independent production. In fact, the risk is more, and it is not necessarily better than joining our project. You can be one of the team's plans. The thing is that we need your talent, and inviting you to join is not a waste."

"I really believe in you, and I really want to cooperate with you." Ye Wei looked at the Kennedys sincerely, "then I will learn a lot. I will follow you to make a movie and I will become better. It is something more precious than money. But I have my principles, not targeting anyone, it is just a principle."

"Have you ever thought about it? Even if the investment is going well," Marshall said that independent production is not good. "You can reach at most 20 to 30 million now. How much is the salary you are going to give yourself? 10 million? How much is the remaining amount of money to make a movie? Do you get a share of your money? That's too much risk."

Katherine's words were like a golden light: "If you join this project, we will have the opportunity to talk about 10 million in pay, or 5 million in box office share for you."

Ye Wei walked to his golf ball, stopped and pushed a shot towards the hole ten yards away. The ball slid across the grass and passed the side of the hole without entering.

"Look, this is why you are anxious." Brian shook his head, and Gotzman said: "Prepare more for what you should score, this goal is not difficult."

"Brothers." Ye Weiyi smiled, because his heart was determined, he could not be moved by them. "Two years ago, my family almost went bankrupt. I knew what money meant, and everyone loved it. But without the financial pressure of the family, I hope to be myself and a filmmaker while I was young."

He didn't mind telling these people what they were feeling: "A few days ago, a person who was very important to me asked me, are you still viy? That feeling scared me, I was afraid that I was not myself anymore. I don't want to live without self before I reach 20 years old, and that's not what I want.

So everyone, I understand your kindness, I really understand, maybe this is stupid, but I stick to my demands and I want my three principles."

The four of them were silent for a moment. Catherine and Marshall looked at each other. How to deal with the director is one of the biggest daily routines of producers. There are too many lunatics, weirdos, madmen, and abnormal people in the film industry. They are not afraid of dealing with each other. What they fear most is talented people, and talented people are all bastards.

viy, this is such a bastard who cannot solve the problem of interests. If he satisfies his personality, he can give you a shocking movie, but he can't satisfy you and has nothing.

Both of them looked at Ye Wei with a determined look on their faces, and they both knew that this matter might not be possible...

Brian was a little desperate, so he decided to negotiate the three principles. There was no way, what a genius thought, but mortals couldn't understand.

...

This golf negotiations did not discuss any progress in the end.

In the evening, Ye Wei drove home and told Brian clearly again that he would not say anything more and that he had said everything. He was not going to spend the negotiations this weekend, and had already agreed with Nina that he would go to Toronto and travel to Europe together during the upcoming Christmas holiday.
Chapter completed!