James Wan is definitely a truly talented Chinese-American director in Hollywood in the future. Just like himself, the film path this guy has taken is not smooth. As a Chinese, he has also been discriminated against by many white colleagues. Even when he created the super classic horror film "
After "Saw", some people said that he copied "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and Hitchcock's suspense movies to make the work, and the creativity of this series of movies does not belong to him at all.
Later, James Wan filmed a more distinctive horror movie "Dead Silence", which was loved by horror fans all over Europe and the United States. The mainstream media also said that this "Dead Silence" was not James Wan's original work, but the prototype of the story.
The first "Indian Chief" in the early horror movie "The Ghost" series of stories.
In any case, James Wan worked very hard to create his own horror film brand, but was questioned, criticized, ridiculed and ridiculed by some people again and again. He can be regarded as a talented director who went through many hardships and was finally recognized by others.
If you remember correctly, this "Saw" should have only been released in 2004. It is now 1999. Due to an oversight by Yi Feiyang, the film returned to the hands of James Wan and appeared five years in advance.
Yi Feiyang has never believed in reincarnation, but this time it really happened. The work that originally belonged to James Wan slipped from his hands and passed into the hands of the original creator.
Faced with this kind of "reincarnation", Yi Feiyang had no choice but to pretend to be generous, not pursuing James Wan's "plagiarism", and showing all the demeanor that a noble person should have.
"Dear Yi, now that we have figured out the truth of the matter, the next question is...how to solve this situation?" Gusta asked without losing the opportunity.
"How to solve it?" Yi Feiyang looked at Gusta and asked, "What do you think?"
"Haha," Gusta laughed, "How should I put it, I like this drama very much, yes, I like it very much. After I read the script, I immediately decided to invest in filming it. Who knows... I will contact you halfway.
Car crash, haha, this can be considered fate."
Kao, it’s bullshit fate. It’s okay not to have this kind of fate. Yi Feiyangxin said.
"Let's be practical," Yi Feiyang said with a smile, "I already understand what you mean, there is no need to say so many polite words."
"Ha, I just like your cheerful personality, dear Yi." Gusta smiled and said, "I heard that you are currently cooperating with Paramount to shoot a horror film. How about this, let's have an in-depth cooperation.
"
"Cooperation?" Yi Fei raised his eyebrows.
"Yes, this script is considered to be a joint creation between us. Of course, we have to choose the one with the best story to shoot. I have people with funds and you have talents. As long as we join hands, we will definitely make this
The film has been transformed into an absolutely classic horror film!”
I have to say that Gusta’s suggestion is very **. In cooperation, the risks and benefits are equally shared. The most important thing is that Lionsgate has a good reputation for horror films, and Yi Feiyang himself is a super horror director.
, the combination of powerful forces will definitely produce excellent products.
In Gusta's opinion, the suggestion he made would definitely make Yi Feiyang agree immediately, but he was wrong.
Yi Feiyang was not overjoyed or accepted as he had imagined, but said calmly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gusta, although I value this drama very much, but... let you film it, I
Abstain!"
"What? Abstain?!" Gusta was stunned by Yi Feiyang's outrageous reaction.
This time he really couldn't see through this talented Chinese man. If Gusta had some confidence in being able to control Yi Feiyang's every move before, then from this moment on, Yi Feiyang already belongs to him.
An elusive character.
"Dear Yi, I hope you can think about it clearly. Yes, think about it carefully. It will definitely be beneficial to you and me if our two companies work together."
"I understand what you mean, Mr. Gusta, and I thank you for your kindness. However, what this drama wants to build is a brand. If this drama really becomes popular, do you think the brand will belong to you or not?"
mine?"
When Yi Feiyang asked this question, it immediately made it difficult for Gusta to answer.
You know, many major Hollywood film companies regard successful series as treasures that can lay golden eggs, such as Paramount's "Transformers" series, Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, and Columbia Pictures.
"Spider-Man" series, etc. These big companies firmly hold the copyright of these stories in their hands and will not easily transfer them to others.
This is what Yi Feiyang is talking about now. If "Saw" becomes popular, who will own the filming rights? Who will be the owner of the subsequent series?!
Faced with this question, Gusta smiled and then remained silent.
Of course Yi Feiyang understood what he meant, so he shrugged and said, "So, I'll leave this drama to you, and I will shoot other new dramas."
Yi Feiyang's courtesy made Gusta, who had always remained calm-faced, a little moved, "Yi, you are at a huge disadvantage by doing this."
"Yes, Mr. Yi, this play should have belonged to you. I despicably stole your outline." James said excitedly.
"Don't say that," Yi Feiyang smiled, "As long as you admit that you are Chinese, it doesn't matter who is filming this drama between us."
James suddenly understood something. He had never been proud of being Chinese, but now he vaguely felt that as a Chinese, he had gained the most precious thing.
"Of course," Yi Feiyang suddenly changed his tone. If you really feel sorry for yourself, then just give me some royalties. I will treat you as the right to sell this script outline!"
faint!
Gusta, who had just secretly praised Yi Feiyang for his noble character and lack of desires, immediately fainted.
"Ahem, how much do you think the fee is appropriate?" Gusta asked cautiously.
"Well...just 550,000!"
Plop, James Wynn next to him almost slipped out of his chair.
You know, this is just a script outline, and Yi Feiyang actually asked for 550,000 yuan!
But what James Wan didn't expect was that Gusta actually agreed, "550,000 is 550,000!"
Plop, James Wan slipped again.
"But I have a condition..." Gusta said, "The screenwriter of this play must have your name on it. That is to say, you and James Wan wrote this story together!"
Old fox, indeed an old fox!
Yi Feiyang praised, you know, although he is not well-known in Hollywood, his reputation for making horror movies is very good. This Gusta is very good at using his own brand effect.
He nodded helplessly, "Okay, I agree to your proposal. You can use my name. After all, I wrote this outline, but that's it. I still have 550,000 yuan. I want to get it immediately, and I don't want to wait for you anymore."
After this drama is officially released..."
"Haha, this is no problem. I will ask my personal lawyer to transfer 550,000 to you immediately... And last time, haha, I'm sorry, the transfer was also possible, but... you should understand..."
"The matter is over. Needless to say, now that the script collision has been resolved, it's time for me to leave. I wish you good luck. This drama will definitely be great in the future." Yi Feiyang waved goodbye coolly.
Seeing Yi Feiyang leaving, Gusta stroked his mustache and couldn't help but admired: "Sometimes I really don't understand, how can an alien like China Yi appear in this profit-seeking film industry?"
James said: "I originally thought that he was extremely conceited, but in fact he is always willing to spend money. We cannot reach such an unpredictable state." After saying this, he had another plan in his mind.
…
Yi Feiyang, who walked straight out of Lionsgate Studios, sneezed loudly.
"Examination, who said anything about me again?! Oh, it's so hard to be a good person! Give them the outline for free, but I'm afraid they will be embarrassed to accept it, and ask for 550,000, which can be regarded as closing the money for buying a house..." Yi
Feiyang muttered and looked up at the sun in the sky, feeling dazzling and dazzling...
Is it right to do this yourself?
I lost an opportunity to become famous again, but created a new Chinese director. Is this a gain or a loss, right or wrong?!
…
That night, it was cloudy.
Inside Fantasy Pictures.
When the fat man Gao Jiabao, Rabbit Bill and others heard that Yi Feiyang had generously given up the script, they were all in a panic, and they all shouted: "What's the point of this? Why should you give it to them? Does it mean that the company is big?
Huh? If you bully people, go to court and sue them!"
"Plagiarism, this is pure plagiarism! The United States is a country that pays attention to laws, and we want to seek justice!"
"You can't be a good person. These grandsons are so full that they have forgotten their benefactor's goods. We must fight back!"
…
"Shut up, all of you!" Yi Feiyang roared loudly, shocking these guys.
"I know why you are angry, but the matter has reached this point. If it really goes to court, who will suffer? The answer is that there is no good person on both sides! It will only benefit the paparazzi reporters who have no news! Also, Lionsgate
The film industry's script was completed earlier than ours, so what if they don't admit plagiarism? Finally, instead of fighting a lawsuit with them, why don't we take a step back and show our magnanimity?"
"But, it's a bit of a disadvantage to do this." Gao Jiabao muttered, "That's an idea that you spent a lot of effort to write, and it was just snatched away by that boy who didn't even have a hair. I'm really sorry, Fatty."
Not convinced!"
Yi Feiyang said in his heart, Fatty, you don't know, in fact, that boy is the real author, but he could only comfort Fatty and said: "Okay, it's just a play, take a step back and the world is brighter, why are everyone so tense?"
Speaking of being unhappy, I am actually the most unhappy. But in order to inject more Chinese elements into Hollywood, let everyone know that besides me, Yi Feiyang, we Chinese have many outstanding talents, not just those white talents.
It’s a genius…”
When Yi Feiyang said these words, he was sonorous and powerful, speaking from the bottom of his heart. Hearing this, Fatty Gao Jiabao felt hot in his heart, and the others even shut their mouths.
"Don't worry, I will write a new script as quickly as possible, and then our Dream Entertainment will be able to feel proud again!" Yi Feiyang patted the fat man on the shoulder and encouraged. (To be continued.)
