"Hello, dear Mr. Zhang Zhonghua and dear Mr. Bruce, welcome to Columbia Pictures."
Marco Kellerman greeted Zhang Zhonghua and Bruce Lee enthusiastically. Of course, he mainly greeted Zhang Zhonghua.
Previously, Marco Kellerman went to San Francisco to look for Zhang Zhonghua specifically for the adaptation of "Redemption", but the filming location for the movie has not been found yet.
Now Zhang Zhonghua came to him, which made him very worried that Zhang Zhonghua had a sudden idea and wanted Bruce to be the leading actor.
Although Zhang Zhonghua is the original author or screenwriter, it is absolutely impossible for Bruce to star. In any case, the protagonist of this movie must be an ugly Chinese, and he must be an ugly Chinese.
"Hello Mr. Marco Kellerman, I wrote a movie script specifically for Bruce Lee. I came to Columbia this time to see if there are any opportunities for cooperation."
Zhang Zhonghua explained to Kellerman the reason for his visit.
"Oh, the script needs to be evaluated by our planning department before we can decide whether to invest in it or not."
Marco Kellerman breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Bruce Cheung was not playing the leading role. Then he realized that Cheung had actually written a script specifically for Bruce Lee, which made him immediately interested.
"Of course, but I hope Mr. Kellerman can quickly arrange for someone to evaluate the script. I will return to Southeast Asia in the near future and will not stay in the Ugly Country for too long."
"Of course, no problem. I will arrange for someone to conduct an assessment immediately."
After speaking, Kellerman took Zhang Zhonghua and Bruce Lee to the lounge, and then went out to find someone for evaluation.
After Kellerman left, Zhang Zhonghua and Bruce Lee sat in the conference room and started chatting. When they talked about "Redemption", Bruce Lee wanted to make a guest role in "Redemption".
Zhang Zhonghua said that this is definitely no problem. There are so many characters in the movie, so it is not a trivial matter to find a more prominent supporting role.
While the two were chatting happily, the planning department of Columbia Company began to argue fiercely, and even felt a little bit at odds with each other.
Many people in the planning department opposed the filming of the film because the cost of filming was too high and the film took too long;
Although there are many people who oppose it, there are also many people who agree with it. This movie integrates various martial arts fights and is also shot at world-renowned tourist attractions. The movie will definitely be a hit at the box office when it is released in various countries.
The differences between the two parties in the planning department were relatively large, and the final decision was made after more than an hour of heated discussion.
Marco Kellerman and the head of the planning department came to the conference room, and the boss made the decision to shoot. If nothing else, the film would be good as a landscape film.
"Mr. Zhang Zhonghua, we plan to shoot this movie, and there will be no problem at all with Bruce starring.
However, the cost of this movie is relatively high. We have estimated that if it is filmed according to your script, the total cost will probably reach 6 million US dollars. I wonder how much you will invest?"
Marco Kellerman asked.
The movie was too risky and they couldn't afford it, so they needed to find someone to share the risk.
"I don't care, you can decide on the investment amount. I also promised Bruce to write a movie script for him, and at the same time, I can promote some of my companies.
You can also cooperate with companies like Paramount. I will first sponsor US$2 million for this movie, and after you have negotiated, I can invest the rest.
As for the script, you can just discuss and modify it, I just provided a general idea."
"Mr. Zhang Zhonghua, I know you started writing "The Dragon Crossing the River" because you wanted to promote Restaurant F. You also wrote the script for Bruce to promote the companies under the group?"
Marco Kellerman said somewhat speechlessly.
"Yes, if you need, I can also write a theme song for this movie."
Zhang Zhonghua said with a smile.
Wang Defa, the people in the conference room could only use this sentence to express their inner feelings. They felt that Zhang Zhonghua could go to the Harvard School of Economics to become a professor. He was simply a vampire who would not let go of any opportunity to make money.
This is when Bruce Lee truly realized how awesome Zhang Zhonghua was, and everything he did was purposeful. No wonder his companies frequently appeared in her pictures.
"Mr. Zhang Zhonghua, there is absolutely no problem with your musical attainments. Many of the songs you have written have spread all over the world. Just like the songs you sang when you opened Carrefour in West Germany, they have swept across Europe. Now they are in Chou.
It has also been broadcast in China, and they are all very classic songs."
Marco Kellerman couldn't help but praise Zhang Zhonghua.
"Thank you!"
Zhang Zhonghua raised his eyebrows, and then expressed his gratitude to Marco Kellerman with a smile.
"Then I'll trouble you about the music. Let's contact Paramount to jointly invest in the filming and distribution of "The Dragon Crosses the River". We will discuss the specific matters later."
Marco Kellerman said.
"Of course. How much money do you need from me? You can go directly to Yuhuang Electric Company in Los Angeles. I have already explained it to them. I will not ask about this movie. Bruce can fully represent me. If there is anything,
If you can't make a decision, Brother Long, you can contact me."
Zhang Zhonghua said to Bruce Lee.
"Okay!"
After leaving Columbia Pictures, Zhang Zhonghua and Bruce Lee returned to the hotel. There was really nothing interesting in Hollywood nowadays. He basically didn't know any of the active stars in Hollywood.
Moreover, Zhang Zhonghua has no intention of meeting some female stars by chance and wants to live a few more years.
Moreover, Zhang Zhonghua, the current Hollywood stars, dare not compliment him, let alone have any in-depth contact. Smoking and drinking are normal phenomena. Drug abuse and prostitution are not uncommon. Some Hollywood stars film a movie.
I am afraid that I will sleep with the opposite-sex executives on the crew, and even the same-sex executives.
"Zhang Sheng, I have modified some parts of the script you wrote. There are also some fighting scenes in the semester that I need to communicate with the director."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Bruce Lee said excitedly.
"Okay, you and the director can figure it out. The movie was originally written for you, but it is much more difficult for us hot summer people to get along in Hollywood in the ugly country than for black people. You and the director should communicate well about the script.
Bar.
You have been in Hollywood for a long time. I believe you know this better than me. I believe you can handle all negative relationships. It is very easy for these film companies to block a star. If they are blocked
After that, I basically said goodbye to my acting career."
Zhang Zhonghua still reminds Bruce Lee.
Although Bruce Lee has been in Hollywood for many years, he has never been very successful. Nowadays, people become arrogant after becoming famous. Directors in Hollywood have the power of life and death. If they encounter a tyrant on the set, it is just a matter of imagination.
"I understand Zhang Sheng, I have been in Hollywood for so many years, and I still understand this. And this is my first movie, so I will definitely handle all kinds of relationships well."
After hearing what Zhang Zhonghua said, Bruce Lee nodded seriously, and then said to Zhang Zhonghua excitedly as if he had thought of something.
"Brother Long, this movie involves fighting martial arts masters from all over the world. I advise you to take it easy. If you are accidentally injured, it will not only affect your body but also delay the filming progress."
Zhang Zhonghua looked at Bruce Lee's speechless expression and knew what he was thinking. He must be thinking about squaring off with fighting masters from all over the world.
He really wants to compete with masters from all over the world. He is simply a martial arts fanatic. If he accidentally knocks his brains out on the set, it will be over.
And it goes without saying that this movie is an R-rated movie, so minors are definitely not allowed to watch it. Restaurant F welcomes children, which is a pity.
At noon, Zhang Zhonghua, Bruce Lee and others came to a restaurant to have lunch. There were some children sitting at the table next to them.
Zhang Zhonghua saw one of the 10-year-old black children and felt that he looked very familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it before. Zhang Zhonghua was sure that he had seen this child, or this child's future.
"Zhang Zhonghua, what are you looking at?"
Bruce Lee found Zhang Zhonghua who was lost in thought, so he asked.
"It's nothing, I just look familiar to that kid, but I can't remember it."
After Zhang Zhonghua raised his chin, Bruce Lee followed Zhang Zhonghua's gaze and saw the black child.
"Who did I think it was? This kid's name is Michael Joseph Jackson. In 1963, when he was 5 years old, Jackson began to show his talents in singing and dancing and officially debuted. Last year, they released their first album "Bigby".
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This year, Jackson and his family moved to Los Angeles, and the little boy Jackson’s first single "iwantyubak" even topped the charts. He is really an amazing young man."
Bruce Lee said with great appreciation.
"Bruce, Bruce, it's an honor to meet you."
Jackson, who was immersed in cooking, heard someone introducing himself. He looked up and saw that it was Bruce Lee, a master of kung fu. He was very excited. He had watched Bruce Lee's movies a lot and knew that Bruce Lee's Hot Summer Kung Fu was really amazing.
Jackson excitedly came to the dining table of Zhang Zhonghua and Bruce Lee. He glanced at Zhang Zhonghua next to him and felt that he looked familiar. He seemed to have seen it on TV or in the newspaper, but he couldn't remember it.
Oh my god, it turned out to be J. Zhang Zhonghua was almost shocked. No wonder he looked so familiar. He had copied so many other people's songs. He had met the real owner.
He now feels a bit like Charlotte sitting on the judges' bench and watching Jay Chou sing.
J kid, uncle is sorry for you. Many of your songs have been taken over by your uncle. You debuted when you were only 5 years old. Are you still a human? You are a monster!
This is a cheating life. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and 26 American Music Awards in his lifetime, and had 13 Ugly Country No. 1 singles.
"Hello Jackson, congratulations on your hit single. This is my friend Zhang Zhonghua, the author of "Three Body", "Redemption" and other books, and also an excellent singer."
Bruce Lee introduced Zhang Zhonghua to Jackson.
"Oh, my God, I know you. You are the Zhang Zhonghua who earned 1.5 billion US dollars from selling software. Hello, it is an honor to meet you, Mr. Zhang Zhonghua."
Jackson was very excited and said to Zhang Zhonghua.
"Hello Jackson, you are such an outstanding young man. I am very optimistic about you."
Zhang Zhonghua said.
Well, the focus is actually on 1.5 billion US dollars, but there is no way that Jackson is only a 12-year-old child now. Those 12-year-old children he wrote cannot understand the books. They only remember that he is a tycoon and a software
Sold for $1.5 billion.
"Thank you sir, Mr. Zhang Zhonghua, do you also sing?"
Little Jackson asked Zhang Zhonghua after sitting down.
"I sang a few songs, but I didn't release the record. I just used it in my supermarket and restaurant."
Zhang Zhonghua said a little embarrassed.
What Zhang Zhonghua was thinking about at this time was whether to directly sign a long-term endorsement contract with J·ini in front of him.
Yes, it makes sense why the Chinese restaurant chain ‘True Kung Fu’ signed the rights to Bruce Lee’s image, and Golden Throat used Ronaldo’s image.
"Zhang Zhonghua, what songs have you sung?"
j asked Zhang Zhonghua.
Today's children are so curious and insist on chasing after a question to get to the bottom of it.
"They are all songs only adults can listen to, such as "billijahwi", "wwillrbsp;yu", and a few songs sung by ladies."
Zhang Zhonghua said.
"Where can I hear this?"
Little Jackson continued to ask.
Zhang Zhonghua looked at J and was a bit dumbfounded. He didn't expect that J would be such a jerk when he was a child. Why is your thirst for knowledge so strong?
"Well, there is a Yuhuang Electric Appliance Experience Store in Los Angeles. You should be able to hear it there. You can go and listen to "warthwrld". The other songs are not suitable for you because you are too young."
Zhang Zhonghua consoled him.
Little Jackson is only 12 years old now, and he doesn't understand love yet. It's not suitable for children.
"Mr. Zhang Zhonghua and Bruce, are you coming to Hollywood to make a movie?"
Little Jackson asked curiously.
"We have just discussed a movie with Columbia Pictures, but it may take a month or two to prepare for the actual shooting."
Bruce Lee said.
"Cool, is it an action movie? Where was it filmed?"
"Yes, it is indeed an action movie called "The Dragon Crosses the River". This movie will be filmed in San Francisco, Rome, Italy, Paris, Gaul, London, England, Madrid, Spain, Munich, West Germany, and Japan.
Shooting in places like Dongjin and Hong Kong Island in the hot summer is generally quite troublesome."
Bruce Lee explained.
Bruce Lee looked at little Jackson and said, "You are too young and you won't be able to enter the cinema even if it is released. It's a pity."
"We are going to so many places? Bruce, can I come in for a few guest scenes? I haven't made a movie yet."
Little Jackson looked at Bruce Lee with hopeful eyes. It would be great if he could appear in a movie with his idol. Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do has defeated countless masters in the ugly country.
