For four or five days in a row, Yi Feiyang lost a lot of weight because he was immersed in creation. Unlike writing scripts before, although Yi Feiyang is from Hong Kong, he also grew up watching Hollywood movies. The model of Hollywood movies is the same as that of Hong Kong movies.
Familiar. But there is a lack of understanding and understanding of Indian movies. Or to be precise, Yi Feiyang’s knowledge and understanding of Indian movies mostly come from some classic Indian Bollywood films, such as this "Slumdog Millionaire"
”, as well as films such as “Three Idiots Make Trouble in Bollywood” and “My Name is Khan”.
In Yi Feiyang's view, the Indian nation, which likes to sing and dance, makes movies with its own characteristics, and some of them are even better than Hollywood movies.
Looking at the world's film industry, if Hollywood is second to none, then India's Bollywood deserves to be ranked second. Whether French movies like it or not, this is a fact.
Bollywood produces thousands of films every year, but of course, only a limited number of them can be officially released. Why is Bollywood's production so high? Because compared to Hollywood, the budget of Bollywood films is relatively small.
Sets, costumes, special effects and camerawork were not world-class until the mid-to-late 1990s. But as Western films and television became more popular in India, the pressure on Bollywood to improve its production standards gradually increased. Filmed overseas
The film's success at the box office prompted Mumbai-based filmmakers to travel around the world, shooting in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe.
However, when Indian Bollywood is mentioned in the American film industry, it is not unanimously praised. The reason is that it is limited by the short production cycle and small budget. Some Bollywood writers directly borrow plots and even scenes from successful Hollywood movies.
.Some composers also plagiarize music melodies from Hollywood movies and even other Indian movies. Most plagiarism from Western movies goes unpunished because Westerners basically know nothing about it; moreover, many Indian audiences themselves are not familiar with it.
Western movies and tunes. How much plagiarism exists in Bollywood films is a matter of widespread debate. Some say it is sporadic, others say it is quite frequent.
Now, when Yi Feiyang is preparing to film "Slumdog Millionaire", it is absolutely impossible to rely solely on a solid script. It must also be closely integrated with life in India. For this reason, Yi Feiyang plans to film the movie "Slumdog Millionaire".
After settling the matter in New Zealand, I will look for an opportunity to fly to India. I will have an on-site inspection of the lives of the people there. The most important thing is to visit the slums there.
Just when Yi Feiyang made up his mind to find time to fly to India to experience the hard life in the slums there, as the boss of Weta Digital and a world-renowned director, Peter Jackson went crazy with anxiety.
Since Weta Digital took over the production of the first part of "The Lord of the Rings", it can be said that we have made a lot of money. There is no doubt that doing movie special effects is really very profitable. It is more profitable than a bitch sitting on the stage.
quick.
With money in hand, Peter Jackson began to expand Weta Digital ambitiously, and the company doubled in size. The number of employees increased from hundreds to five to six hundred now, not counting this. In order to encourage the enthusiasm of the company's employees, he
Fatty also promised high benefits, bonuses, etc.
I originally thought that after the company expanded, it would continue to develop and grow smoothly. It would be best if there was continuous work in hand and US dollars in the pocket.
However, the "Lord of the Rings 2" that was first discussed with Fantasy Entertainment failed to reach an agreement on the special effects production cost, and the work at hand was temporarily shelved. But I am not afraid. If Fantasy Entertainment is gone, why should I be afraid that there will be no other company? At least the name of my company has been established.
Already.
It was precisely based on this pride that Peter Jackson ignored Fantasy Entertainment's next acquisition plan. But what he didn't expect was that his good friend and entrepreneurial partner sold 42% of his equity to
Yi Feiyang. And here, Yi Feiyang also wanted a controlling stake in Weta Digital. To put it bluntly, he wanted to directly take charge of the company. The fat man resisted the tempting conditions offered by Yi Feiyang. He originally planned to fight to the end, but just turned around.
We found that many companies interested in cooperating with Weta Digital have withdrawn, leaving Weta Digital alone!
That's right! Weta Digital, which was developed and expanded by Peter Jackson, has become a completely empty company. Without business, there is no income, and without income, it cannot support the company's operations. The bonuses and benefits he had promised before were all in vain.
The sad thing is that the rent for the lease has not been paid in full... If I had known better, I would have stopped moving. A small company has small advantages!
In the first three days, Fatty Bi could still rely on some cash on hand to support himself. At least he could still have rice to cook. But after almost a week, he couldn't support it anymore. Has anyone seen employees struggling with everything every day?
If you don't work, the boss will still pay you wages? Not to mention the wages of five or six hundred people?!
Even if the fat man is a multi-millionaire, he still can't resist such a torment. It can be said that Peter Jackson is about to be forced to go to jail now, if there is a rock bottom in the United States.
After thinking about it, he decided that the only way to avoid bankruptcy was to sell.
Now he knows one thing very well. If he sells Weta Digital, he will definitely get 800 million US dollars. Otherwise, if it is taken back by the bank, he may not get anything. Under the torment in his heart, he can only get this
All the shares in hand were sold to Yifeiyang.
On the seventh day, Peter Jackson finally arrived at the hotel where Yi Feiyang was staying. In the coffee shop, Yi Feiyang took a sip of water with a leisurely look, and then said with a smile: "Peter, since you are willing to come to me, I think you
A decision must have been made."
"Yi, tell me, did you do it?" Peter Jackson stared at Yi Feiyang angrily: "I think you are the only one who wants me to go bankrupt now!"
Yi Feiyang smiled softly, kept his eyes on the clear water and said lightly: "Dear Peter, doing business always requires some means. I believe you can understand, and I know you will come to me,
Don’t you have no loss at all now?”
"Selling all 800 million US dollars to you! But my condition is that you must stop any means of attacking me!" Facing Yi Feiyang, Peter Jackson no longer felt the same pressure as last time, but the fear in his heart was only stronger than that day.
.
"Of course it will stop!" Yi Feiyang finally raised his sharp eyes to greet him: "It's just that it's no longer worth 800 million. Have you forgotten the condition I proposed to you that day, 300 million or 500 million or more?
800 million. You failed to make a choice in time, so now you can’t get 800 million!”
This devil! Peter Jackson gnashed his teeth and cursed in his stomach and was about to say something. Under the signal from Yi Feiyang's eyes, Durex quickly took out a piece of information and showed it to Peter Jackson: "Mr. Peter Jackson, now your Vita
Digital Light's market value is only 430 million. In order for you to sell these two companies, Fantasy Entertainment has spent 80 million US dollars. So you will never get 800 million!"
Peter Jackson took the information and read it, and couldn't help groaning in pain. He swore in his heart that he would never do business with Orientals, especially the Chinese, in the future. They are all devils, and they actually let him
The details were found out clearly and thoroughly.
This is Alex’s ability. As the company’s investment manager, his collection of various business intelligence and secrets is comparable to that of the CIA. In Yi Feiyang’s words, shopping malls are like battlefields, so as intelligence in the shopping malls
Work is the top priority. As long as you are willing to spend money, you can dig out various information, and this information may help you reverse the situation in the battle. Now, that's it!
After another discussion, Peter Jackson completely surrendered. With 500 million US dollars, Weta Digital officially belongs to Fantasy Entertainment Group. In other words, from this moment on, Yi Feiyang has a future that is enough to compete with Industrial Light & Magic, Apple, etc.
When Fantasy Entertainment starts to shoot blockbusters like "The Lord of the Rings", it will no longer need to rely on foreign aid to produce special effects. The most important thing is that Yi Feiyang knows very well that no matter who holds the lifeblood of special effects, he
Take hold of the future!
Now that Weta Digital has become a subsidiary of Fantasy Entertainment, as one of the founders of Weta Digital, Peter Jackson has undoubtedly become Yi Feiyang's "partner". Yi Feiyang's explanation of this "partner" is,
You can continue filming "Lord of the Rings 2", and if you do well, then "Iron Man 2" will also be filmed by you.
For a while, Peter Jackson couldn't completely switch from his role. He was the general of the defeated army, so why did he suddenly become the target of the other party's cultivation?! "Lord of the Rings" and "Iron Man", this is something that many great directors can encounter
An incredible opportunity.
So there are such benefits to surrender?! Peter Jackson was speechless.
But what made him even more speechless was that Yi Feiyang assigned him another task, which was to help Fat Jack direct the animation special effects of "Kung Fu Panda"! By the way, there were also the special effects of the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" and James Wan
The special effects of the latest horror film "Insidious"...
Before Yi Feiyang finished speaking, the fat man almost fainted and fell to the ground!
The rich landlords are exploiting and squeezing the tenants!!!
Peter, who knows a little bit about Chinese history, thought so.
…
Los Angeles, USA.
Reporters all over the world are very gossipy. Especially Hollywood reporters, they can't make a living without gossiping. Because for them, gossiping is their job, and gossiping is their salary.
Therefore, when the news of Yifeiyang's acquisition of New Zealand's Weta Digital Company had not yet been made public, it had already spread directly to the United States from the grapevine.
As soon as Yi Feiyang got off the plane, he was surrounded by well-informed reporters. The first question was: "How do you feel about the acquisition of Weta Digital?!"
Nonsense, what do you think? Of course it is very smooth and successful. I look forward to this company bringing me countless benefits in the future. Yi Feiyang thinks so in his heart, but on the surface he still needs to answer in a formal way: "I think this is a win-win project.
,Yes, it must be a win-win situation!”
Then different questions came one after another, "So, are there any external factors in the acquisition of Weta Digital?" "Why did director Peter Jackson accept your conditions?" "As an opponent and current buddy, what do you think of Peter?"
What do you think?"
…
Faced with this, Yi Feiyang smiled. Just when everyone thought he would answer, Yi Feiyang kicked the ball directly to Dures beside him, "Mr. Dures knows these questions better than me, okay.
I'm tired, I need to rest!" Before the reporters came to their senses, Yi Feiyang had already left the scene under the protection of bodyguards.
Seeing that the reporters were about to surround him, the cold-faced Dures only said, "Don't ask so many questions yet. I will hold a press conference later!"
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Faced with the "major event" of Dream Entertainment's lightning-fast acquisition of Weta Digital, all major media outlets made vigorous comments. Naturally, as the largest newspaper in the United States, they would not turn a blind eye to this matter.
"Chicago Sun-Times" Entertainment Edition: "Dream new journey, from acquisition to expansion, the empire is taking shape!"
"Los Angeles Daily News" Entertainment Edition: "Hollywood is on the rise again, and the war for hegemony in the Warring States Period has entered a decisive period!"
"Washington Post" Entertainment Edition: "China's Yi Acquisition of Vita, Dream Enters a New Era!"
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However, compared to the uproarious Fantasy Expansion incident, the most exciting news in Hollywood today is that director Spielberg is about to complete filming and will release the super science fiction blockbuster "Artificial Intelligence" on the Christmas season in the United States.
This drama has attracted the attention of many media since the beginning of filming. There are three reasons for this. First, the director of this drama is Spielberg, the most humanistic director; second, the story theme of this drama
It's very sensitive, or it may have subversive significance for future science fiction; thirdly, Spielberg's drama has long been scheduled to be a roadblock for Yi Feiyang's rise to power. It depends on whether Yi Feiyang's new drama can defeat him.
In a word, Spielberg was forced to pay attention by the media and fans as Yi Feiyang's opponent and enemy.
But what interests everyone the most is the relationship between Spielberg and Yi Feiyang. As we all know, it is different from the relationship between Peter Jackson, Sam Raimi and others. Yi Feiyang and Spielberg are "old friends", or rather
Old friend. For seniors like Spielberg, Yi Feiyang has expressed admiration and respect on many occasions. For new directors like Yi Feiyang, Spielberg is also very caring. Not only has he collaborated with him, but also
He was praised for his high understanding and good directorial talent. It can be said that the relationship between Yi Feiyang and Spielberg is more like that of confidants and good friends. Nowadays, such good friends are suddenly used as rivals, and people can't help but expect,
Whether friendship will break down, whether there will be comity and other objective factors in competition.
However, for Hollywood and those American filmmakers who are very exclusive, the rapid expansion of Dream Entertainment has made them feel panic and fear, especially now that Yi Feiyang has acquired New Zealand's Weta Digital Company. Even a fool would
We know the purpose of his move. Therefore, these Hollywood people feel that it is necessary or necessary to set up a powerful enemy and opponent for Yi Feiyang to block his rise. And Spielberg is the most suitable. Therefore,
In order to build momentum for Spiel, these Hollywood people spared no effort to promote Spielberg and his big new drama "Artificial Intelligence" in media magazines, television newspapers and newspapers.
First of all, as the most mainstream entertainment media in the United States, "Time Magazine" stood up and reported with the headline "Apocalyptic World, Machine Body, Children's Mind": "There is no doubt that this will be Spielberg's ambition.
This work! Yes, concerns about future technology have created the humanistic spirit of the great director Spielberg. What does he want us to reflect on this time? I am looking forward to what kind of shock "Artificial Intelligence" can bring to us!
"
"Daily Entertainment" further recommended: "Spielberg, a great director known as the representative of Hollywood's humanities and arts, once again used his new work "Artificial Intelligence" to prove the charm of his work. The most important thing is
, this work of his is about to challenge Yi Feiyang, but we don’t know what film Miyazaki will use to fight. We are looking forward to the duel between the two heroes, but judging from the current situation, Spielberg has the biggest advantage, and Miyazaki’s
The new work has not been prepared yet, and this war is bleak for him..." The accompanying picture of its report was a photo of Yi Feiyang walking alone on the street with an expressionless face. Finally, it wrote: "Look at Yi Feiyang.
I don’t know if he is worried about his new play or his friendship with Spielberg? But one thing we know very well is that it is as difficult as climbing to the sky to win over Spielberg! So the legendary magical Yang
, the Son of God, can he defy heaven again? We are looking forward to it!"
As a target of public criticism, what is Yi Feiyang doing these days?
In fact, Yi Feiyang has been revising the script that he has written today.
As a director, Yi Feiyang has always attached great importance to scripts. For Yi Feiyang, the script is the foundation of a drama. The key to whether a drama can be attractive lies in whether the storyline is good or not. The conception of the storyline includes many aspects.
In terms of aspects, the most critical thing is whether the designed upgrade points can attract everyone's attention.
That's right, in fact many movies are different level-up games, and the audience can play this game as the protagonist.
"Slumdog Millionaire" takes advantage of this very cleverly, allowing the audience to follow the hero to upgrade and pass the level. The way to pass the level here is to "answer nine questions."
Do you want to be a millionaire?
Well, please answer the following nine questions. The bonuses will accumulate. You can choose to give up. Then you can win the bonus of the questions you have answered. You can continue and eventually win 20 million. Of course, during this period, if you answer wrong
One question and you will have nothing!
Now, Yi Feiyang is about to design these problems perfectly. But these problems are not so easy to design, because these problems contain many Indian truths.
To use an Indian proverb, as long as you master the truth, you master everything! Of course, everything here includes movies! (To be continued...)
