Chapter 579 Wu Jianye, who is not optimistic (4200+ chapters~)
The conversation with Johnson did not go smoothly. Johnson insisted that Wu Jianye could only invest in Oceanwide Cinemas, but could not control Oceanwide Cinemas. Wu Jianye hoped to control Oceanwide Cinemas in his own hands.
The two sides have been in a stalemate for a long time and have not reached an agreement, but there is no tension as imagined. Everyone knows that a successful cooperation cannot be smooth sailing.
In the end, when they separated, there was no time for both parties to reach an agreement.
After coming out of the restaurant, Wu Jianye returned directly to the hotel...
The next day, Wu Jianye received a call from Johnson again, but this time Johnson did not invite Wu Jianye to have lunch or dinner, but instead invited Wu Jianye to his home to attend the party held at his home today!
Wu Jianye was a little stunned by Johnson's invitation, but then he agreed to Johnson's invitation.
Visiting Johnson's house was an evening affair, and Wu Jianye was not idle now, taking Zhao Fei to see Chen Kaige.
Chen Kaige was living in Los Angeles at this time. In fact, Chen Kaige is now a temporary director at Phantom Entertainment. This also gave Chen Kaige more opportunities to be exposed to mainstream Hollywood movies than in another time and space.
In another time and space, Chen Kaige said that he studied in Hollywood for two years, but due to the special nature of his identity, he was not exposed to the mainstream film industry in Hollywood and was considered a marginal figure.
This is why even if Wu Jianye won honors at three major European film festivals, he is still not favored by mainstream film circles in North America.
Although Chen Kaige also has honors, it is useless for a director who has not been tested by the mainstream Hollywood film market, even if you have high honors in Europe.
Even if I want to make a movie, because of my Chinese identity, I am far inferior to directors who have just debuted in Hollywood.
Therefore, even with Wu Jianye's special instructions, Chen Kaige has never been able to get the right to make films independently at Phantom Entertainment. He has more to learn from some directors, but this is already very remarkable for many people.
Something happened.
If Chen Kaige can calm down and practice in Hollywood for a few more years, he might really get the chance to make independent films.
Their car soon arrived at the residence of Chen Kaige and Hong Huang. Their residence was a typical American-style three-story villa.
When Chen Kaige saw Wu Jianye and Zhao Fei, he seemed very excited and quickly called them in. Zhao Fei asked where Hong Huang was.
Chen Kaige said nonchalantly: "Go to work!"
But Chen Kaige soon said to Wu Jianye: "You are really going to make a movie in Hollywood!"
There was envy in his tone, but also a hint of dissatisfaction!
Chen Kaige is proud. When Zhang Yimou won the Golden Lion Award at the Berlin Film Festival, he once told Hong Huang: "When he (Zhang Yimou) was doing photography before, I really didn't see that he had the talent to be a director.
I didn’t expect that he would win an international award for his first time as a director, and it would be such a big award!”
It has been more than a year since he came to Hollywood. Chen Kaige thinks that he has enough ability to shoot movies independently, but he has never been able to get the opportunity in Phantom Entertainment. Wu Jianye will be able to shoot movies independently this time when he comes to Hollywood.
, which naturally made him feel slightly dissatisfied!
In Chen Kaige's view, although Wu Jianye has won more honors than him, their level should be the same.
Wu Jianye looked at Chen Kaige with a smile and said, "Why don't you accept it?"
He knew that Chen Kaige was proud, but the relationship between the two also allowed Wu Jianye to break Chen Kaige's glassy heart unscrupulously.
"I have nothing to complain about." Chen Kaige said calmly: "In fact, after more than a year in Hollywood, I have figured out that the roots of my filmmaking are in China, and all the background and environment are also in China. I always want to
Go back!"
Zhao Fei held a can of beer nearby and said nonchalantly: "You can go back if you want. According to your reputation, you will definitely have no worries about filming in China!"
Chen Kaige nodded, he still had this confidence, and said: "Let's take a look first. You also know the current environment in the country. I plan to go back at the end of this year or early next year."
Wu Jianye said: "Before you go back, have you ever thought about being the assistant director of my film?"
Chen Kaige was slightly startled, not expecting Wu Jianye to make this request, but then Chen Kaige rejected Wu Jianye: "Forget it, I have other work to do, so I won't mess it up for you!"
This is Chen Kaige's pride. In Hollywood, he can be the assistant director of other directors, but he cannot be Wu Jianye's. In his opinion, he and Wu Jianye are on the same level. Being Wu Jianye
It is impossible to be an assistant director.
Wu Jianye saw Chen Kaige's refusal and did not invite him again. It seemed that he could only find some assistant directors in Hollywood, but luckily Hollywood has never been short of such.
Chen Kaige reminded: "Old Wu, I have been in Hollywood for a while, and I know some of their situation. Even if Phantom Entertainment is willing to invest in your movie, I think you will encounter many difficulties.
, I used to see many people in China trying hard to go abroad, but only after they actually came out did they realize that the so-called fairness and freedom are all lies, and discrimination is everywhere here!"
When he said the last words, Chen Kaige was already a little depressed. It was obvious that he was not living a very good life during this period.
As for the issue of treatment, there is definitely no problem, it is more of a psychological feeling.
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "Don't worry, my heart is extremely strong, this little thing won't trouble me!"
Why did Wu Jianye and Chen Kaige have such a conversation?
It is because today many newspapers in Hollywood have published the news of Wu Jianye's arrival in Hollywood. Wu Jianye's previous announcement at the Berlin Film Festival that he would direct a Hollywood movie has also been known to Hollywood newspapers for a long time.
But Wu Jianye’s arrival was not optimistic!
"The biggest failure since the creation of Phantom Entertainment is about to happen!"--"Hollywood Reporter"!
As the largest entertainment newspaper in Hollywood, the "Hollywood Report" published a long report. Even though the main target of this report was Wu Jianye, they still did not label Wu Jianye's name in the title, but wrote Phantom Entertainment
!
Phantom Entertainment will invest in the production of Wu Jianye's new movie "The Love of Ghosts", which is no longer news in Hollywood, the report pointed out.
"...Chinese director Wu Jianye, who is well-known in the European film industry, arrived in Hollywood yesterday. Wu's rumored girlfriend Isabelle Adjani arrived at the airport to pick him up in person. After Wu got off the plane, he immediately rushed to Phantom Entertainment,
According to insiders, Wu has signed a contract with Phantom Entertainment for a new movie!
For American audiences, Wu's fame comes more from his album "Surprise" and the science fiction novel "Jurassic Park". Although Wu's movies have also achieved good results in Europe, everyone
Everyone knows that Hollywood movies are different from European and Asian movies.
Directors who are successful in Europe may not necessarily be successful in Hollywood. There are too many examples of this, not to mention that Wu is a Chinese.
Everyone knows that Phantom Entertainment’s success in recent years is inseparable from their unique vision and precise investment. But this time, we still have to say that Phantom Entertainment made the wrong choice. This is Hollywood, not Europe.
In the literary and art film market, Wu will be the biggest mistake that Phantom Entertainment has made since its establishment!"
"The Hollywood Reporter" categorically stated that Wu Jianye's movie will be acclimatized in North America, as if Wu Jianye's movie has already been released.
And such remarks also have a strong market in Hollywood at this time.
Many people have similar thoughts to this report.
Hollywood has long been accustomed to being superior. Not to mention that Wu Jianye is a Chinese director. Even European directors who come to Hollywood are often looked down upon. But now that Wu Jianye has come to Hollywood, he can independently direct a mainstream Hollywood film.
Romance movie.
This makes many people in Hollywood unhappy.
Coupled with the fact that some people are adding fuel to the flames, this argument becomes even more marketable.
For example, Woody Allen had an unpleasant experience with Wu Jianye at the Berlin Film Festival.
"I don't understand what's happening in Hollywood now. Does a Chinese director really understand the history of the United States? Can such a foreign director understand what American audiences want to see?"
Another example is Daniel Lewis, who has a grudge against Wu Jianye for taking away his wife!
"First of all, let me state that I broke up peacefully with Isabel Adjani, and there was no poaching. In fact, no one can take Isabel away from me. As for Wu Jianye, I have no respect for him.
I understand. I have only watched the movie "New Dragon Inn" among his movies. What I want to say is that this movie is definitely not as exciting as "Rain Man". As for why the Berlin Film Festival awarded the Golden Bear to "New Dragon Gate"
Inn" is nothing more than political considerations. I can conclude that such a person will not succeed in Hollywood!"
At the same time, many media knew about Spielberg's relationship with Phantom Entertainment and Wu Jianye because of "Jurassic Park", so they specially approached Spielberg to ask him about Wu Jianye coming to Hollywood to film.
view.
Spielberg: "Although my first feature-length film "Rampage" achieved some success, I had also shot countless short films and TV series before I achieved the results of "Rampage". Success is not
It was achieved overnight, but it was a step-by-step process. My suggestion is that if Wu really wants to make a good American mainstream film, it is best to take some time to get familiar with American culture and history. Only in this way can he make a film that is in line with the American culture and history.
Movies for North American audiences out!”
Although Spielberg did not directly say that Wu Jianye was not suitable for North America like the two previous ones, the implication behind his words was that Wu Jianye did not understand American culture.
"I think these people just have enough to eat and have nothing to do. What's wrong with Lao Wu's making movies? Besides, if Lao Wu didn't know anything about America, he could have written "Jurassic Park" and published "Hengkong".
An album like "Born"?" Zhao Fei also saw these reports and seemed very unhappy.
Chen Kaige smiled at the side and said: "They can't see these things. In their view, as long as they think you are not suitable, then you are not suitable. There is no other reason. This is Hollywood, this is
North America!"
Wu Jianye didn't care about the comments of these people. To put it bluntly, these people all had some problems with him. It would be strange if they praised himself when they came up. Now they are just making some remarks without any pain.
, will not let Wu Jianye lose any hair at all.
"Don't worry about it. We are newcomers here now. It is already a success to have these people come out to comment. As for what they say, don't take it to heart. When the movie comes out, you will know whose face hurts!
"
Chen Kaige looked at Wu Jianye with envy. Since coming to Hollywood, Chen Kaige has always been worried about gains and losses. But now that he sees Wu Jianye facing these remarks calmly, he understands that he cannot do this.
Pointed.
When a few people were chatting, it was already noon, and Hong Huang was back.
Wu Jianye and Zhao Fei seemed very happy after seeing them, but Wu Jianye discovered that there were more and more problems between Chen Kaige and Hong Huang. Even what they prepared for Wu Jianye and Zhao Fei at noon
can cause a quarrel.
"Let's have Western food for lunch, Lao Wu. I'll fry you a steak. It's definitely better than what you get in a Western restaurant!" Hong Huang said with a smile.
"Whatever Western food we eat, we are all our own people. I think we should eat Chinese food. Lao Wu and the others are not petty bourgeois people. Don't always use your petty bourgeois ideas to judge others," Chen Kaige said dissatisfied
.
"What kind of bourgeois thinking is this? Old Wu and the others are guests when they come, and it is our courtesy to prepare Western food for them!" Hong Huang looked at Chen Kaige angrily.
This made Zhao Fei seem a little uncomfortable. When Wu Jianye was sitting there, he didn't pay attention to the quarrel between the two. He just shouted: "You two are arguing for now, and you will tell me when you settle down."
It’s done!”
Wu Jianye's words made the two of them smile sheepishly. Although the argument was gone, the atmosphere was still a bit awkward.
After an awkward lunch at Chen Kaige's place, Wu Jianye left their home with Zhao Fei, who wanted to escape, and returned to the hotel.
Back at the hotel, Isabel Adjani, who had always been angry at Wu Jianye's stubbornness, gradually became less angry, and there was no longer the awkwardness between the two.
However, Wu Jianye knew that as the filming of the movie started, there would definitely be more and more quarrels between the two.
In the evening, Wu Jianye set off and arrived at Johnson's home. Johnson personally waited for Wu Jianye at the door of the villa. After the driver parked the car, Johnson took Wu Jianye into the villa.
"My grandpa wants to talk to you in person!" Johnson said.
Wu Jianye nodded noncommittally, but when he followed Johnson into Old Johnson's study, he still showed a trace of embarrassment.
Old Johnson's study room is a bit old, it is a traditional Western study room, with large bookshelves filled with many books, but sitting next to Old Johnson is a woman in her mid-twenties. The woman's
The temperament is a bit lazy.
What really embarrassed Wu Jianye was that in a prominent position in the study, there was a glass cover, which contained the urinal that he had sold to Johnson...