This carnival dinner was obviously a party among celebrities, and it was also a large-scale celebration under Fantasy Entertainment, so the gathering of everyone seemed particularly harmonious and lively.
"Chinese director Yi has become one of the most influential directors in Hollywood. With tonight's Spring Festival carnival and celebration banquet being held at the same time, this Chinese who dominates the North American film industry has become a director that no one dares to underestimate in Hollywood.
!”---reported by a reporter from the Los Angeles Times.
"This is the place where they have a party. It is located in the largest and most luxurious Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. It is also a hotel owned by China Yi's partner Hilton Group. It is said that China Yi can get a 50% discount on banquets held here!" --- "New York Entertainment News"
》Reporter reports.
"There are countless people coming to the banquet, many of whom are prominent figures in Hollywood and even the international film industry. This time they all come together, which can be seen as a further increase in China's influence!" --- "Chicago Sun"
》Reporter reports.
As the gossip reporters gathered outside the hotel to report on the scene, colorful neon lights began to shine inside the hotel. As the host announced the start of the banquet, Beyoncé, the new North American Latin pop queen, sang affectionately on the stage.
Piano music was performed, and at the beginning of the carnival night, this world-class musician played music for the stars and guests in the audience.
While everyone in the audience was quietly listening to Beyonce's music, Yi Feiyang in the middle of the audience couldn't help but feel happy. You know, the Beyonce in front of you had just signed a contract with Fantasy Entertainment.
As a famous pop diva singer in the United States today, Beyoncé can be said to be the sexy and perfect goddess type. She was originally a member of the American female idol group "Destiny's Child". In 2002, the group announced its disbandment, but she remains loyal to music. She is alone in
The development of the music scene.
Beyoncé has extraordinary musical talent, a beautiful face that is rare among black female singers, and an irresistible sexy figure. In less than a year, Beyoncé miraculously became the focus of entertainment in the United States and even the world. She has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Beauty Awards.
Many large music companies wanted to sign her to their affiliates, but all failed. Instead, Yi Feiyang got her very easily. Yes, Yi Feiyang knew the key to this, that is, Beyoncé did not
She is satisfied with simply being a pop queen, but she also wants to develop in movies. Like her predecessor Madonna, the real movie and music world develop in both directions.
In fact, Beyoncé has had such a plan for a long time. For example, she has starred in movies such as "Austin Powers 3". Unfortunately, these movies were very bad, and her existence has
Just a vase. So she was ridiculed and returned to the music scene to sing. Beyoncé was not convinced. At this time, someone told her that if she wanted to be popular in the film industry, she had to rely on a good director. So who is the most popular director in Hollywood now?
?Undoubtedly, it is the Chinese director China Yi! The god-level director who just made Kate Winslet famous with "Lust, Caution"!
With such an idea, or the ambition to become popular in the film industry, Beyoncé did not hesitate to accept the olive branch offered by Fantasy Entertainment. To be precise, she even offered it to her doorstep, and the contract price was even half-sold.
Half free.
Of course, Yi Feiyang is very happy for Beyoncé's "throwing herself into the arms". In his opinion, the scale of his music development needs to be greatly expanded. Although there is King Michael Jackson, he belongs to the 80s after all.
The glory of the era. The company needs fresh blood to replenish energy, and Beyoncé is undoubtedly the best choice!
Seeing Beyoncé showing off her grace on the stage at this moment, most of the other female stars in the hall were jealous, including some female movie stars who were good at singing, dancing and excellent acting skills.
In their view, Beyoncé is embracing Yi Feiyang's lap and wants to officially enter the film and television industry. But this girl has never had any good acting talent in movies and can only do music. Unlike herself, not only
It has reached a certain level in film and television. It also has huge potential in music... So what should I do? Well, I must actively move closer to China Yi, and if necessary, directly embrace it!
…
Beyoncé's wonderful piano performance kicked off the carnival night. At the banquet, everyone drank champagne and wine, and various delicacies and fruit plates were served continuously.
After the banquet started, Yi Feiyang's old friend Gusta from Lionsgate Pictures came late. After seeing Yi Feiyang, he couldn't help but said: "Sorry, I'm late."
Yi Feiyang watched the banquet begin and said, "You came at the right time!" After saying that, he couldn't help but look at the young man next to Gusta. He was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but said: "Reeves?"
When Keanu Reeves heard that the famous Hollywood director in front of him could call him by his name, he couldn't help but feel flattered and said respectfully: "Yes. Hello Chinese Director Yi Da!"
Yi Feiyang couldn't help but smile and said: "What a great director, now we are in a carnival night, don't be too formal, just call me Yi! Also, I really like "The Matrix" starring you!"
Yi Feiyang didn't expect Keanu Reeves to come with Gusta. He couldn't be more familiar with Keanu Reeves.
In fact, after the movie "Havoc in Heaven" was slowly finalized in Yi Feiyang's mind, Yi Feiyang, who had plans to shoot the movie, began to pay attention to some actors with Chinese characteristics in Hollywood in order to expand this
The influence of this drama; and Keanu Reeves is obviously the best among them. In fact, at a glance, Keanu Reeves is almost Chinese, although he himself is only one-eighth of Chinese descent.
Yi Feiyang likes or admires this very special Hollywood superstar very much, and has done a lot of research on him.
Keanu Reeves' biological father left when he was young and was imprisoned for drug trafficking; his girlfriend Sam gave birth to their daughter in 1999, but unfortunately her daughter was stillborn at birth; two years later, Sam died in a car accident
He died in a car accident; his sister, whom he had depended on since childhood, got leukemia; in 1988, while driving a heavy motorcycle, he broke his ribs in a car accident.
Although he earns millions of dollars, he lives in an ordinary suite; he donated 70% of his income from filming "The Matrix" to hospitals treating leukemia. He has no bodyguards around him and no big names. 47 years old
On his birthday, he sat on the side of the road in ragged clothes and ate his own cake. There was a birthday candle on the cake. When fans came over to chat, he shared the cake with them.
This is Keanu Reeves. An alternative among Hollywood stars!
Yi Feiyang likes him!
Appreciate him!
Therefore, when he suddenly saw Keanu Reeves, Yi Feiyang couldn't help but have a little wandering mind.
Reeves was a little nervous when he saw Yi Feiyang mentioning "The Matrix", which he had starred in and became an instant hit, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "After more than ten years of debut, this series is
The filming was slightly better. Of course, it’s not my acting that’s good, it’s mainly that the script is good!”
When Yi Feiyang heard what Reeves said, he couldn't help laughing: "You are too humble. If you don't act well, even the best script will be ruined!"
Reeves did not expect that Yi Feiyang would be so sure of himself. He couldn't help but said with some joy: "Maybe you are right, but good scripts are hard to find, aren't they?"
"Haha, you mean if there is a good script, you will star in it, right?" Yi Feiyang took the opportunity to say.
"Ah, this..." Keanu Reeves didn't understand what Yi Feiyang meant.
Yi Feiyang continued: "It just so happens that I have a play being prepared here, and there is a role in it that suits you very well. I wonder if you are interested!"
When Reeves heard Yi Feiyang's words, he was stunned on the spot. The demented Reeves didn't recover for a long time and asked in disbelief: "What did you say? Invite me to act?"
Yi Feiyang spread his hands and couldn't help but smile: "Of course, unless you don't want to!"
Reeves said excitedly: "Of course I do!"
Reeves has always been a very low-key person in Hollywood, but when faced with Yi Feiyang's unintentional invitation, Reeves excitedly shouted: "Of course I do!" After shouting this sentence, people around him couldn't help but
The crowd's attention was all attracted.
For a moment, Reeves realized that his voice was a little loud, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
In 2002, the American "Entertainment Weekly" called him "one of the most creative people in the entertainment industry", and even "Premiere" magazine praised him as one of the "hottest outstanding people under 30 years old."
Reeves, on the other hand, doesn't like to deal with people very much on and off the screen, and is completely absorbed in his role. Because Reeves believes that if you give something, you will be rewarded.
Yi Feiyang admired Reeves's spirit very much. When he saw Reeves yelling out of control, Yi Feiyang couldn't help laughing, nodded and said: "Now the concept of this drama has been figured out, but the script has not been completed yet.
I need you to wait patiently. When everything is ready, I will talk to you about this movie again!"
Opportunities often only last for a moment, not to mention that on such a grand carnival night, opportunities are hidden everywhere, whether it is stars or directors, and Reeves was once again lucky enough to be spotted by Yi Feiyang!
As Gusta of Lionsgate Pictures who brought Reeves here, seeing that Yi Feiyang and Keanu Reeves "hooked up" so quickly, he directly threw himself aside as the leader, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Yi, you
It's so bad, you know, I was originally planning to make a new movie with Reeves, but now... God, people are so annoying, you took him away, man!"
"Haha, then I'm really sorry, old man! How about this, I will offer you a glass of wine later as an apology to you!" Yi Feiyang joked.
"There is no need for a toast, but I want to participate in your plan for this drama!"
"Hey, you seem to know that my plan is big, so you are so proactive?"
"Nonsense! Everyone knows that you are going to challenge Cameron's "Avatar". Facing such a behemoth, can the movie shot by Yi Fei in China be a small production?" After Gusta said this, he couldn't help but give Yi Feiyang a rollicking look.
Yi Feiyang couldn't help but smile.
Compared with Gusta's "talkativeness", Reeves who came with him said very little, but in the simple two or three chats, Yi Feiyang admired Reeves even more. Among many media reports, Reeves
In the film market, he always reaches a state of selflessness. He doesn't like to communicate with others, and he has the idea of rewarding for his efforts. He has been in the Hollywood film and television industry for ten years, and now he has become famous with "The Matrix"
However, he needs a new work to enrich himself and prove that in addition to science fiction films, he can also control other genres.
What Yi Feiyang is looking for now is Reeves' unique Chinese face, and he is also handsome and has a good temperament that is very suitable for playing an important role in the drama "Havoc in Heaven". Who?
---Erlang Shen!
That’s right!
Yi Feiyang chose Reeves to play Erlang Shen, the arrogant God of War!
Handsome!
Strong fighting ability!
Unique temperament!
In Yi Feiyang's view, Keanu Reeves is simply the perfect choice for Erlang Shen.
In short, Reeves has not yet come out of the surprise just now. To be honest, when he came to this banquet, Reeves did not expect that he would be favored by Yi Feiyang all of a sudden. The actor and superstar who came here, how could
Anyone who doesn't have such an idea? They all hope to be noticed by the director Yi Feiyang who is hosting this carnival night. They hope to show their talents in his movies and show their ambitions in the film market.
After talking for a while, Yi Feiyang had to take care of other guests, so he had to say goodbye to Gusta and Reeves for the time being.
Watching Yi Feiyang leave, Gusta couldn't help but patted Reeves on the shoulder and said, "You're going to have good luck."
Reeves came back to his senses, looked at Gusta beside him, and said, "Does the Chinese director Yi really like me and let me play the protagonist in the next movie?"
Gusta nodded and said: "Of course, Yi Ke is a man of his word. Since he likes you, he will arrange a very good role for you! Yes, you are very lucky, young man.
!”
Gusta pointed to Leonardo in front of him and said, "Did you see that, just like you, he also became popular with one movie before, but unfortunately many transformations were unsuccessful until last Christmas. A "Lust, Caution"
Shocking the world, his popularity is as popular as that of "Titanic"! And Kate Winslet, you should know this. After following Yi for just over a month, he also became a star with "Lust, Caution"
The most beautiful girl in Hollywood!"
Reeves's eyes showed an envious look and said: "Everyone knows this. This year is the world of "Lust, Caution". Leonardo and Kate Winslet, the former golden boy and girl, have become...
The transformation was successful and he became a powerful new superstar."
Gusta grinned and said: "Don't envy them, buddy, you can do it too. As long as you catch the smooth sailing of China Yi, you will definitely become more popular!"
Hearing Gusta's words, Reeves shrugged and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter whether it becomes popular or not. I just really want to cooperate with China Yi. Yes, this is my biggest wish!"
"Haha, this is not your wish alone, many Hollywood stars think so!" Gusta blinked mischievously.
…
After choosing the "Er Lang Shen" in his mind, Yi Feiyang went on to choose the Bull Demon King, the Jade Emperor, and Li Jing in his mind.
There is no doubt that Yi Feiyang is targeting Brother Cheng Long, Zhou Runfa and Li Lianjie.
Of course, Yi Feiyang would not be stupid enough to directly invite them to join "Havoc in Heaven". On the one hand, it would seem that the opportunity comes too easily and would not give people a sense of surprise. On the other hand, as a well-known Hollywood director, Yi Feiyang would take such initiative.
The invitation is too cheap.
Therefore, Yi Feiyang caught Li Lianjie and began to discuss the issue of "Chinese Classical Masterpieces" while talking and joking.
Li Lianjie is very knowledgeable about Chinese classical culture, so he answers all questions. Compared with Brother Fa and Cheng Long who were born in Hong Kong, they are a little unable to talk to each other, so they have to listen to Yi Feiyang and Li Lianjie.
The two squirt.
Gradually, Yi Feiyang revealed his intention to shoot "Havoc in Heaven". Yi Feiyang spoke very implicitly, saying: "That Cameron has been looking for me to challenge, I just want to shoot a movie that is rich in our Chinese culture."
Featured movies about gods and demons to compete with his "Avatar"..."
Li Lianjie's heart was pounding.
Brother Cheng Long and Brother Fa immediately pricked up their ears.
"Oh, it's just a pity. After all, my power is limited. If someone is willing to help, it will be much easier!" After Yi Feiyang said this, he seemed to have just seen Li Lianjie, "Hi,
Ajie, if I were to film this drama, what role would you like to play in it?" Yi Feiyang asked Li Lianjie in a joking tone.
Li Lianjie was stunned for a moment, his eyes were shining, and he immediately expressed his position: "No matter what role you play! Even if it is a soy sauce role, you can be a guest star!"
When Li Lianjie saw Yi Feiyang asking him this question, he knew that Yi Feiyang was preparing to shoot a new movie, and of course he didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Yi Feiyang pondered for a moment and said: "In this movie, you are required to play the role of Li Jing, the tota king among the gods. The role is not too much, not too little. Of course, the role is very important, but it is still a supporting role. I don't know about you.
Can you accept it?"
Li Jing, the King of Pagodas?
Hearing this, Li Lianjie said without hesitation: "Of course I am willing! Yi, we have agreed that when we go back, I will cancel the next schedule!"
Before Yi Feiyang could finish speaking, Li Lianjie spoke quickly.
Yi Feiyang nodded and said: "Okay, then we have an agreement!"
Facing the conversation between Yi Feiyang and Li Lianjie, Cheng Long and Fa Ge were so jealous that they vomited blood.
After all, Brother Cheng Long was an old man, so he shamelessly took the initiative and said to Yi Feiyang: "It looks like you are going to film "Havoc in Heaven", haha, that me... what do you think of me?"
"How about what?" Yi Feiyang pretended to be confused.
"As for the role, you can arrange any one for me. I'm not a picky eater!"
Yi Feiyang couldn't help but smile when he saw Brother Cheng Long looking like this.
This top star, who holds the position of No. 1 in the Chinese film market, and who is loved by Chinese audiences regardless of their boyfriends, young or old, actually begged me to give him a role. This is really interesting.
