The third white zero chapter seven. [Return to the White House]
Are there geniuses in the world? This question is difficult to answer. In other words, there are only people with good innate talents, but there is no such thing as a person with natural talents.
"Yi, you are really an amazing genius!" When Gusta, the mustachioed Lions Gate boss, saw Yi Feiyang, he immediately said a compliment that made Yi Feiyang blush.
Is there a genius? Am I a genius?
Yi Feiyang shook his head silently and said with self-knowledge, "How can I be considered a genius? I'm just lucky."
"No, no, Yi, you are too modest!" Gusta said with a smile: "You can turn the world upside down, make billions of profits in the futures market at once, and make us partners make a fortune. You are not a genius.
What? And now, you just said a casual word, and the movie promotion was turned upside down. Even Warner and New Line could only watch with envy. Don't you think this is shocking enough?"
"Haha, let's sit down and talk first!" Yi Feiyang could only smile in response to Gusta's praise, "You are also a noble person and you are busy. You don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Tell me, what is the matter?"
"Haha, you still saw it, so I said, the person who knows me best in the world, apart from my family, is you!" Gusta sat down and took out a cigar, "You know, Yi
, let me get straight to the point...my company has also encountered a bottleneck period!"
Encountering a bottleneck?
That means the company's development has encountered obstacles.
In fact, Lionsgate has always bet on small films that don't cost much to produce and market, but they also rely heavily on the industry's largest studios and television libraries to provide enough cash to stay afloat.
The company turned around, it was a smart business plan, and Gusta had been working very well. The problem now is that Lionsgate was too successful--Lionsgate spent $20 million to produce and promote many of its films.
Below, compared with the film industry's average standard of US$100 million, it has easily achieved rapid development at a minimal cost.
Due to the high risk of production, Lionsgate usually only acquires finished art films. Even if the production cost exceeds 20 million, the company will not consider it. However, as the sales market shrinks, many new film libraries have ushered in
"Purchasing power shortage period", how Lions Gate continues to develop, and the choice of development path, Lions Gate currently has two alternative development methods, one is to follow the potential trend and start producing blockbusters---the so-called "model".
The other way is to expand through acquisitions of related industries, such as television companies. In any case, both methods suffer from the same fundamental risk: they will lead Lionsgate into a large-scale trap, which has never been the case with Gusta.
original intention.
"Yi, I need your help. Yes, I need it very much! If Lionsgate continues to follow the old model of development, sooner or later it will encounter a crisis due to too single production... To be honest, I want to expand the company, but
You also know that various resources in Hollywood are very popular nowadays. Whether it is in the TV field or the theater field, Fantasy Entertainment is ahead of Lions Gate. Your existence makes it impossible for me to use my hands and feet!" Gusta smiled bitterly.
, "So, I have only one last resort available, which is to come here in person and ask you to leave some theaters for me so that Lions Gate can become stronger."
After Gusta said these words, he felt his cheeks burning. Although he was experienced in accidents, he couldn't help but blush when facing Yi Feiyang.
You know, this time Yi Feiyang made a big profit from investing in futures, and Lionsgate Pictures didn't lose a penny. After getting the money, they planned to expand the company, but the biggest obstacle was Dream Entertainment, which made Gusta very miserable.
Forced, I can only talk shamelessly and make peace, hoping that Yi Feiyang can relax and let himself complete his expansion plan.
After listening to Gusta's words, Yi Feiyang couldn't help but feel funny. There are all kinds of people in this world, but Yi Feiyang still said sincerely: "No problem, I can give you part of the theater chain..."
"Ah, what? Dear Yi, is everything you said true? Oh God, it's so good!" Gusta was so happy that he didn't realize that Yi Feiyang was willing to help.
Seeing Gusta almost jumping with joy, Yi Feiyang felt secretly happy. Damn it, if it weren't for the fact that Meng Huan had swallowed up too many cinema lines this time, which had attracted the attention of the American antitrust organization, he would not have taken these cinemas so easily.
Throw the line to Lions Gate, friends will be friends, and business will be business, right?
"But in terms of price..."
"Oh, that's no problem, Yi. As long as you're willing to help, it doesn't matter how much money you have."
"Haha, then I won't be polite. I will kill you when the time comes. Don't cry..." Yi Feiyang vaccinated him first, and had already made up his mind to earn more interest.
It was rare for Gusta to be kind, "Don't worry, I have been prepared to be slaughtered!" After saying this, Gusta suddenly said: "By the way, I have already found the person you asked me to find for you, but
I really don’t understand why you are suddenly interested in a director who shoots documentaries?”
Yi Feiyang smiled, "It's very simple, because I want to shoot a documentary!"
When Gusta heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned, "You want to make a documentary? Could it be about..."
Yi Feiyang nodded, knowing that Gusta had guessed it.
Gusta slapped his forehead, "Oh my God, you got ahead of me again, but this kind of thing is very sensitive now, I hope you won't regret it..."
"Haha, I, Yi Feiyang, never do anything I regret!" Yi Feiyang raised the corner of his mouth and smiled.
…
The documentary director Gusta helped introduce was called "Mike Moore."
Mike Moore is a director and a writer. His works, whether in movies or books, are known for their sharp criticism of reality. He has always paid attention to politics. When he was young, when faced with the right to vote, he did not simply ignore it like others, but
He cherishes the organization campaign. Since his debut "Roger and Me", he has been faithfully recording the current situation of American society with his camera and pen. Although his books have also topped the sales list, his genius
More in the movie...
At least Yi Feiyang knows that this Mike Moore will definitely be the "King" in the field of documentaries in the future!
However, Mike Moore is only slightly famous now, and has not reached the level of amazing genius in his previous life. In front of Yi Feiyang, he even seems a little nervous and restrained. After all, Yi Feiyang has been famous for a long time, and this time he is famous in Hollywood, so he can
To say that he has a great aura, it’s strange that Mike Moore isn’t nervous.
"Moore? Have you read the script I gave you?" Yi Feiyang asked straight to the point.
"Of course, I have been preparing for it for a long time." Moore nodded and took out a folded document from his pocket, then pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose and said, "This script is really impeccable. I have read it dozens of times.
Over and over again, the only feeling is that it is real, sensational, and of course, touching!"
At this point, he handed over the document and said: "Although there is strong creative freedom in the United States, documentary shooting is subsidized and protected by many policies. But this time it is different. The "Fahrenheit 911" you are going to shoot is in
Open the scar, yes, this scar has just healed a little bit, do you think it is necessary to open it so soon?"
Yes, the United States advocates creative freedom. But this subject is really too sensitive, especially at this juncture. Is it appropriate to let the American people taste pain again?
"You don't need to worry about this." Yi Feiyang nodded and said. "The United States is a great country, and I believe the American people are absolutely strong. Yes, the reason why we filmed this documentary is not to uncover scars, but more importantly
What is important is to look at this disaster from various aspects such as politics and economics, its causes and consequences, how it happened, and how to prevent it in the future..."
There is another reason that Yi Feiyang has not revealed. In his previous life, the documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" won the Cannes Palme d'Or and did well at the box office.
"What about time? You know, documentaries are basically time-consuming. Yes, sometimes it takes months or even a year to show real footage..." This is what Mike Moore is most worried about,
I was afraid that Yi Feiyang would urge him to deliver the goods, and documentaries are different from ordinary movies, which are OK once the story is told. On the contrary, it requires tracing the facts and showing the truest side in front of people, let alone such a big-themed documentary.
"As for time, I will give you three years at most. Yes, within three years, I hope you will finish shooting this documentary. How about it?"
"Three years? Thank you for your trust in me!" Mike Moore said hurriedly. In fact, in Moore's view, as long as he is willing to work harder, he can get it done in one or two years or even shorter. Of course, three years is too loose.
.
In fact, the reason why Yi Feiyang was so bold in giving the other party three years was because the documentary would involve many of President George W. Bush's sharp policies on the Middle East after the 9/11 incident, and he gave sharp criticism to these policies, and that
This is also the biggest feature of left-wing director Mike Moore. In order to maintain the standard of this drama, Yi Feiyang had to give up time to the other party and let him mess around "as he pleased."
"What about funding?" Moore skipped the previous question and asked directly to another important point. It's hard for a good woman to make a meal without rice, and no matter how good the director is, it's useless to start the project without money.
"You don't have to worry about funds. You can go directly to the investment department. I have already explained that the budget for your documentary is 10 million US dollars. I think this number can completely help you complete the film... Of course, if something happens during the filming,
If you need additional funds, just raise it and we will discuss it based on the facts."
After hearing what Yi Feiyang said, Moore finally felt relieved. As a director, what he fears most is having money stuck in his throat. Although 10 million is not too much, it is a large enough amount for filming a documentary. Moore has
Confidence to use these funds to complete this work.
"There is one last question, what about the actors? You know, although the documentary is based on real events, sometimes some actors are still needed to accompany it."
"This is your choice. After all, I'm not very familiar with documentary shooting techniques." Yi Feiyang chose to transfer power and let Moore do everything.
"Okay, then please give me three days and I will take care of everything." Moore retracted his worries and said with a smile.
"Time is not a problem. Anyway, I will wait for your good news." Yi Feiyang said with a smile.
"Okay, I will do a good job and I won't let you down." Moore felt more relieved now.
"Remember, this drama needs to be sharper and more realistic. The most important thing is that we must use the camera to record the facts and look at American politics with a critical eye!" Yi Feiyang said earnestly.
"Huh?" Moore was stunned for a moment, and then began to think carefully.
Seeing him like this, Yi Feiyang continued to remind: "Also, the story of this documentary is not complicated. The key for us is to capture the true feelings. Of course, the special effects also need to be pursued. Especially the collapse of the World Trade Center, even more
The most important thing is to find the best original shots. If you can't, use special effects instead. I hope you can think about it in advance. It is best to make this documentary so that people can't help but cry.
And some final thoughts.”
"Okay, I will think about it carefully." Moore said deeply, "Boss, I just discovered now why your movies always have such a good reputation. It turns out that all this is because of your strict requirements.
The result!"
"Haha, maybe!" Yi Feiyang blinked and said with a smile, "Besides, this is a good thing for everyone! What do you think?"
"Yeah." Moore responded. Then he said firmly, "Now I need to go back and sort out the upcoming work. Is there anything else you need to tell me?"
"No more, as I said before, I'm waiting for your good news." Yi Feiyang said lightly.
Mike Moore nodded, and then left Fantasy Entertainment Company with an uneasy mood. However, when he got out of the elevator, he was a little stunned because he saw the President's personal bodyguard coming here.
Of course, these things have nothing to do with him, so he is just confused.
"...The recent publicity work is like this. We must ensure that "Spartan" can be released on time for Christmas next month...If there is a shortage of manpower, it can be transferred from within the company. In short, the top priority is to prepare for the premiere. The theater
Line arrangements and other matters..." Yi Feiyang discussed the premiere issues with Fat Jack very carefully.
"Ding ding..."
The doorbell rang. This made Yi Feiyang a little angry, but also a little confused. You know, this is the president's office. Usually when someone comes, it must be the female secretary knocking on the door gently. The doorbell is rarely used because Yi Feiyang
Feiyang doesn't like the noisy sound of the doorbell.
"Okay, you take a rest first! I'm going to see who's coming." After saying that, Yi Feiyang stood up, straightened his clothes, and then opened the door...
I saw a man in black standing outside, wearing sunglasses, looking cool. Yi Feiyang had seen this look many times, so he wasn't surprised.
"Sir, are you...?"
"This is my ID." The tall and cold man in black took out a somewhat reflective license plate with a red stamp. An obvious 'US' made Yi Feiyang feel relieved and said with a smile, "You are the White House.
Sent?"
"Yes, I am the bodyguard of His Excellency the President. I'm sorry to disturb you at this time...but the President has something very important to ask you, so I would like to ask you to come over." The man in black said it very politely, and he was very concerned about this.
As a legendary Chinese, he still maintains due courtesy. If he were an ordinary person, his attitude would not be like this.
Yi Feiyang did not expect that the current US President George W. Bush would invite him to meet him. He shrugged and said to Fat Jack behind him: "I'll leave the rest to you. It looks like I have to go on a long trip.
It’s New York… Oh, by the way, is there anything you need me to bring to you? Pies from New York, or hamburgers?!”
The fat man stuck out his tongue and took the test. The only person who could be personally invited by the President of the United States and still talk and laugh casually was probably his boss Yi.
Although he was escorted by bodyguards from the White House, Yi Feiyang still arranged for private bodyguards to follow him habitually. The other party seemed to know about the last assassination of Yi Feiyang, so he did not raise any objections to his arrangement of bodyguards to follow him. Although Yi Feiyang
By doing this, Feiyang clearly expressed "distrust" towards them, but there was nothing he could do about it. Who made Yi Feiyang the distinguished guest that the President insisted on inviting?!
Having been the President's bodyguard for so long, we have invited many celebrities, but none of them are as urgent as inviting Yi Feiyang. It seems that the President attaches great importance to this person. Therefore, as the President's entourage and subordinates, these bodyguards also maintain a certain degree of respect.
degree of respect.
Those whom the president respects, he must respect even more!
This is the simplest political law.
…
The man in the black suit drove a military Hummer, the kind with a red head, and he was running rampant along the way. And Yi Feiyang behind him was certainly not afraid of any traffic rules, and he also followed the rampage. He quickly arrived at the airport,
Afterwards, without any so-called security check, the two people got on a military helicopter and flew toward Washington.
The White House is located at 00 Pennsylvania Avenue in the center of downtown Washington. It is adjacent to Lafayette Square to the north, Ellis Park to the south, and faces the towering Washington Monument. It is a white two-story building.
It does not have the grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing, nor the luxury and nobility of the British Royal Palace, but its influence in the world is undoubtedly the most eye-catching.
Many world celebrities are proud to be invited to the White House, and even more proud to have lunch with the President. But for Yi Feiyang, who has had dinner and breakfast with the Prime Minister, this is not a pride.
I feel proud, but feel burdensome and troublesome.
Yi Feiyang couldn't help but sigh a lot when he revisited his old place.
Yi Feiyang has been to the White House once, but that time was the last time that US President Clinton took power. Yi Feiyang's impression of the White House is just like that. It is grand and tall, with a gorgeous interior, yet simple. But now, the owner of this place has changed.
It seems that the surrounding environment has also changed, possibly due to the influence of the terrorist attacks. There is a post every three steps and a sentry every five steps, making it more solemn and serious, giving people a sense of oppression.
The president's office is in the Oval Office, and after undergoing strict security inspections, Yi Feiyang finally met here the newly elected President of the United States, George W. Bush, who is also a representative of the hawkish presidents of the United States and a central Republican.
of the best.
George W. Bush was obviously not in good health at this time. His face was a little pale, and even his eyes showed a hint of exhaustion. One can imagine how much impact the previous events such as the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York had on him.
In fact, it was indeed the case. He had not even slept well for more than a month. Every time he was woken up by a phone call, it was about something very important. The CIA, Congress, and the National Security Agency were almost always able to
Almost everything linked to "national security" requires his approval and approval.
George W. Bush was really tired. He never thought that he would encounter something like this not long after he took over this stall. It was simply the biggest test for him.
Bush felt a twinge of pain when he thought of the series of troubled things he was facing. However, this was an opportunity and a challenge. Many policies that the radicals could not implement in the past were all passed in Congress under the current circumstances.
It seems that the American people who were used to being the masters of the peaceful world have finally been awakened by the enemy's shells and understand how tough the country needs to be and how it must not be soft when dealing with terrorists.
But before dealing with these political events, George W. Bush must meet this young man known as the "Miracle Emperor" because his popularity is so great that he even surpasses himself...
PS: The title of the book has been changed. "Training Hollywood" has become "Hollywood Tyrants". I hope everyone will get used to it, and the content of this book will also develop towards tyrants. Finally, thank you for your support, thank you!
