Hollywood Secret Garden

"As for these terms, since Ed has no objections, I naturally have no objections, Mr. Wang." Angela smiled and looked at Wang Zhongjun opposite, "I trust professionals in this regard."

Wang Zhongjun finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He was the latest to get the news when he was in China, but with his own skills and relative understanding of the Americans, he still got the initial promise from the other party.

The next step is naturally to go to the United States to discuss the specific terms. Wang Zhongjun is very clear about what such a movie means to Huayi, and he also knows why Pixar can produce and distribute so many profitable movies-"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" the year before last It almost swept away about 6000 million box office, which is one-18th of the total domestic box office for the whole year; not to mention the "Transformers" introduced by China Film at the beginning of this year, with a box office close to 2 million, it will definitely be the domestic box office champion this year.

So before he came here, he worked hard to study Angela Mason's information. Although he had heard about this so-called Hollywood genius before and knew about this woman with extraordinary achievements, but after he really studied it in detail, it made him feel ashamed. He felt like his head was throbbing.

Sure enough, people are more popular than others. He, Wang Zhongjun, has been a very accomplished person since he returned to China and worked hard, but compared with this lady, he has the urge to throw his hands away and do nothing.How many people in this world can perform, sing, edit and direct outstandingly?Moreover, she is a 24-year-old young woman, and she is still a talented director who put Oscar in a dilemma. She even earns a good fortune for herself without relying on her parents, as if God is behind her.

Wang Zhongjun doesn't believe that there is really a God in this world, so he thinks that this woman who claims that she has no financial talent must be very difficult to deal with.However, after coming to the United States to meet at an agreed time, he discovered that the originally planned rhetoric was completely useless, and the other party did not make things difficult or ask for extravagant prices. Basically, Pixar CEO Ed Kamm was in charge of the negotiations.

"Leave things to professionals, and don't do things you don't understand." Angela said.

Well, anyway, it seems that the distribution rights of this movie, which can make Huayi a double harvest in terms of box office and word of mouth, are no problem if it is done properly, it's just that the matter is not over yet.

He glanced at "General Manager Yu" who was following him, and couldn't help but smiled wryly in his heart. What were these officials thinking in their heads?Complaints are complaints, and we have to do what we should do.

"By the way, Miss Angela," Wang Zhongjun forced himself to cough dryly, "Have you considered... finding someone to share the investment of this movie? At least this way you can avoid part of the risk."

After finishing speaking, even an old Jianghu like him couldn't help showing a slightly embarrassed expression.Angela on the opposite side raised her eyebrows, glanced at General Manager Yu next to Wang Zhongjun, and said with a half-smile: "Why, Huayi Media wants to invest in this movie? Sorry, I don't think it is necessary at all."

Did she see it?Seeing it, Wang Zhongjun thought in surprise.Does she know the situation in China so well?

But there is no time to think about it now. After looking at Yu Hongtao who was sitting next to an old god who had hardly spoken, he resisted the urge to scold his mother and continued to persuade: "We do have this idea, look, We are much more familiar with the situation in China, and it is more convenient to dispatch, and it is easier to communicate with us if there is any problem..."

"It doesn't matter," Angela interrupted her with a cold face, "I don't care about that, if necessary, I will not hesitate to change places, even in the middle of shooting. How about the Philippines? Build a studio and It's not difficult, and their labor may be cheaper, as for the cost, I can still afford it."

When she said the last sentence, her eyes were fixed on Yu Hongtao beside Wang Zhongjun, as if the king was declaring his authority.Wang Zhongjun felt a headache and at the same time was a little baffled, what the hell is this woman doing, why does she seem to be turning her face all of a sudden?Fortunately, as a person in the system, Yu Hongtao is very good at examining time. Although he frowned and seemed a little dissatisfied, he returned to normal and still sat motionless in his seat without saying a word.

The meeting room suddenly fell silent, Wang Zhongjun didn't know what to say, and Ed was stopped by Angela several times when he wanted to speak.After a while, Angela suddenly said, "This is my movie."

Although this sentence is a bit random, Wang Zhongjun grasped the meaning keenly, and his eyes couldn't help but brighten up: "Of course, this is of course your movie. I don't think anyone can question it and... point fingers."

He said this carefully, putting on a very sincere look.Angela's eyes turned around immediately, still looking at him with a half-smile, and a few seconds later she knocked on the armrest: "Okay, I can consider accepting your investment."

The specific negotiation is still handed over to Ed, but Angela told him clearly before leaving that Huayi can invest, but it will be responsible for all the needs of the crew in China, and they must not raise any objections to the filming.To put it simply, this is an unequal treaty, but Angela doesn't care. Even if Wang Zhongjun sitting in front of her is the CEO of the rapidly developing Huayi Media a few years later, or the boss of China Film Group, she will still pose this contracts.

You know, although it is a threat to set up a studio in the Philippines, it is not just talk.Angela clearly told the other party that even if the subject matter is very sensitive, it is her property. You can read it, but don't even think about accusing it.Of course, if she really wants to stop leaving and start over, she will also choose to build a studio in Hollywood. She can still afford an investment of [-] to [-] million yuan. Anyway, this movie does not need to consider making money at all.

However, although those people have serious bureaucracy and always like laymen to lead experts, they are not stupid after all.Such a movie is enough to show their political achievements, not to mention that there are Chinese funds in it.

Allowing Huayi to invest is exactly the compromise made by Angela, just like what she said to Wang Zhongjun when she left, Huayi must be responsible for letting a certain pair of scissors be put away, and nothing can be changed after the film is completed, but in fact Just kidding.What should be compromised must be compromised, and the movie "Queen" made her understand this very deeply.

After handing over these bits and pieces to Ed and the people in the film department, Angela continued to have a headache about actors.Most of the actors have already been determined. The German actor named Heinz Matthias who plays Rabe is as rigorous and rigid as most Germans.It was recommended by Thomas Kretchermann, who once worked with Angela in "The Pianist". He is quite famous in Germany. What's more, he shaved his head and put on round glasses and the profile photo John Rabe is [-]% similar in temperament, and Angela decided on him only by looking at his appearance and performance in the movie.

As for Minnie Weitling, she chose Meryl Streep, who finally agreed after considering it.

"Frankly speaking, this character is very similar to Sophie. Although that performance was my best performance, it also troubled me for a long time. However, your script and those materials moved me, Miss Angela , as you said, some things should not be forgotten." Meryl said on the phone.

As for Dr. Robert Wilson, Angela still found Steve Buscemi. Although the two had only worked together on "Stealing and Kidnapping", the other party readily agreed.It took a lot of effort to play Hatohiko Asaka. Angela originally wanted to find a Japanese actor who had worked hard in Hollywood, such as Ken Watanabe, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the previous Oscars for "The Last Samurai".But after thinking about it for a long time, the other party politely and firmly declined.

Angela was a little dissatisfied but didn't say much, and then turned her attention to the Japanese actors.However, the progress has been very slow, although because of the good relationship between the two "The Grudge" and Kadokawa Films, although she met Haruki Kadokawa a few years ago, she still has heard about what kind of person he is, so she bypassed them and proceeded directly selection.It is conceivable how slow the efficiency will be. Even though it started a long time ago, it was not decided until the day before Wang Zhongjun and the others arrived in the United States.

Kagawa Teruyuki is still this Japanese actor.When it was confirmed, Angela didn't know it was him—after all, after translating Japanese into English, it had a different meaning, and it was only after discovering that he had starred in "The Devil Is Coming" that he realized it.Angela was stunned by this for a long time, but because of this, she also had the final candidate for the Chinese role.

After the doorbell rang continuously for a while, the door was finally opened, and an impatient looking fierce face was revealed, but when he saw the person outside the door clearly, he was stunned: "Oh, What wind brought you here?"

"Of course it's Dongfeng." Wang Zhongjun outside the door adjusted his glasses, then moved away, "Hollywood's Dongfeng."

Standing behind him is a tall girl with short hair. Although she is wearing simple clothes with sunglasses covering half of her face, she has an extraordinary temperament. In addition, there are two tall white men standing not far away. Bodyguards are obviously not ordinary people.

"Hello, Mr. Jiang, we meet again." The girl took off her sunglasses and said in fluent Chinese with a smile.

"Hmm...Miss Angela?" Jiang Wen, who recognized the other party, suddenly showed a look of astonishment, "Have you come to Beijing?"

Then he slapped his forehead, and quickly moved away from his body: "Sorry, sorry, please come in, please come in."

Jiang Wen's villa is small but quite exquisite. He is obviously a person who enjoys life very much, but he is the only one in the villa.Because she already knew something from Wang Zhongjun before coming here, Angela didn't ask about his wife.

After Jiang Wen served the tea, they exchanged a few words with each other, and finally got to the point.

"I didn't expect you to come to Beijing. I thought I had made it clear on the phone." Jiang Wen shrugged with a wry smile.

However, Angela, who was sipping tea, looked at him with a smile and said nothing, while Wang Zhongjun simply spread his hands to show that he was just a spectator.Jiang Wen couldn't help scratching his head in depression, and explained again: "To be honest, Miss Angela, I am very honored to be invited by you, and it is such a role, but I am really not suitable."

"In my opinion, you are the most suitable." Angela said lightly, raising her eyebrows.

"But the problem is that the "Devil Is Coming" I directed before made me a thorn in the side of those old guys, and then I was blocked and ordered not to be a director and put on the blacklist. This role is also controversial, I don't think At that time, I was ordered not even to be an actor." Although he used a joking tone, his dissatisfaction was quite obvious.

"There are still many good actors in China, as long as you want, they will rush to cooperate with you," Jiang Wen spread his hands at this point, "Who doesn't want to cooperate with a big Hollywood director? Who doesn't want to have a seat in Hollywood? Including me In it. Really, I would have agreed if I hadn't had some scruples."

"I have a general understanding of China's national conditions. Mr. Wang will help you solve your worries." Angela looked at Wang Zhongjun. "As an investor, this work should still be done, isn't it?"

"Should...no big problem, if Miss Angela is willing to express her opinion." Wang Zhongjun straightened his glasses, thought for a few seconds and gave such an answer.

"Look, isn't this the solution?" Angela smiled and looked at Jiang Wen, then picked up the teacup and said slowly: "If you refuse, then I have to consider Japanese actors. If someone accuses me then I told him that it became like this because a promising Chinese actor refused to act."

"What... what?!" Jiang Wen's eyes widened suddenly, "Hey, hey, this is not good."

Angela shrugged and spread her hands, her serious look clearly told him that it would definitely be like this.

"How can there be such a rascal? How can there be such a rascal?!" He couldn't help but screamed, waving his hands wildly and didn't know where to put it, "It's the first time I've seen someone threaten others in this way. It's too ridiculous..."

Having said that, Jiang Wen suddenly stopped, turned his head to look at Angela for a while, and suddenly slapped his thigh hard: "It's not right, this doesn't feel right!"

Angela was startled by this sudden question, and even her two bodyguards couldn't help but look this way.

"Why...why..." Jiang Wen stared at Angela with an indescribable expression on his face, "Why do I feel... I seem to be negotiating with a Chinese old man?!"

There was silence in the room. After a while, Wang Zhongjun burst out laughing. Although he closed his mouth in time, everyone heard it. Angela, who was staring blankly at Jiang Wen, became weird.

"Good teasing, Mr. Jiang, good teasing." She raised her eyebrows and clapped her hands gently.

"Well... this..." Jiang Wen wanted to explain, "Probably because you speak Chinese so well, so..."

"Okay, Mr. Jiang," Angela raised her hand, "Can you tell me, is your answer 'yes' or 'no'?"

Jiang Wen closed his mouth, kept cruising with his hands around his eyes, and said in a muffled voice after a while, "Obviously, you didn't give me too many choices."

There were obvious complaints and dissatisfaction in the tone, Angela didn't care and just smiled slightly: "You made a wise choice, Mr. Jiang, I will send someone over to discuss the specific contract with you as soon as possible."

After she paused here, she opened her mouth again: "Also, I want to remind you that there are many differences between China and the United States in terms of film production, and I happen to know that you have a lot of 'bad deeds', so... "

"I know, Miss Angela, I know," Jiang Wen sighed, "It's okay, I will abide by all the rules honestly, and I will not do anything out of line, just like I gave in to your coercion and lure before. same."

"It seems that I only threatened." Perhaps because he agreed, Angela became in a good mood and teased a little.But then she got serious again: "Well, I want you to diet from now on and you have to hit 100 lbs by the end of the month. Let me see, that's about... 90 kg. Also you have to Change my temperament as much as possible, I need to see a cautious and gentle Han Xianglin."

Although this trip to Beijing came and went in a hurry - after she asked for Jiang Wen's phone number from Wang Zhongjun, she contacted him immediately, but was declined and immediately came to Beijing with Wang Zhongjun who was going back to China. Went to Jiang Wen's house.After settling the matter, this guy rested all night and returned to the United States immediately.

It was tiring and inconvenient—compared to some guys who are used to flying private jets—but she was very happy with how things turned out.Although there are still some good actors in China, after thinking about it, Jiang Wen is relatively suitable for the role of Han Xianglin, the secretary who always silently provides support when Rabe needs it.

This movie can be said to be a ensemble show headed by John Rabe: First of all, there must be American characters in American movies—especially if the mainstream society accepts them—fortunately, both Weitling and Wilson are worthy of respect Then Asaka Miyato, a character who was deliberately forgotten for some reason, must be shown anyway; then, the real Han Xianglin, as Rabe's assistant and secretary, also tried to find a way after the establishment of the International Security Committee It has protected many Nanjing citizens, and it can be regarded as representing another image of the Chinese people.

However, to highlight Weitling and Wilson, but not to overwhelm the host; to highlight the identity of Asaka Miya Hatohiko, but not to be too obvious; to show another image of the Chinese, but not to disgust the mainstream society.In addition, it is necessary to be as objective and fair as possible, so Angela really took a lot of pains in the plot arrangement.

You know, the reason why she felt awkward when writing the script before was because she mixed too many feelings and opinions from her previous life.

"There are many injustices in this world, so appropriate compromises are necessary, just like Queen Elizabeth II. Even if you don't want to, you have to make compromises, because the main goal must be guaranteed." Angela said to herself .