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Chapter 658 Public Relations Matters

He stopped talking about the beginning, and instead told Zhang Yang about the giant deep-sea shark.

"Isn't it a special achievement for you to successfully shoot such a film project that has been difficult to produce for almost 20 years?" Kevin asked bewilderedly.

Zhang Yang was a little tickled by what he said. He sat on the sofa, touched his chin, thought for a while and said, "If I were to film, I would be the director and the screenwriter. You guys should not interfere in anything."

"OK, no problem at all." Kevin agreed without thinking.

"And I want to shoot in China." Zhang Yang continued to make requests.

This time, before Kevin could speak, Steve said loudly: "No, "Deep Sea Shark" is my work, and no one can exclude me."

"Do you know more about movie screenwriting than me?" Zhang Yang looked at Steve who was shouting and asked calmly.

Steve didn't dare to say this. There must be people in the world who dare to say that they are better at making movies than Zhang Yang.

Technical monsters like Alfonso and Cameron can surpass Zhang Yang in the application of advanced technology.

But when it comes to telling stories better than Zhang Yang, there are very few people who dare to speak out. Maybe people like Nolan and Quentin can say a few words, but he, Steve, is definitely not in this category.

But he would not sit still, so he argued: "If there were other scripts, I might, no, definitely not be as good as You, but "The Great Shark" is a work created by me, and no one understands it as thoroughly as I do."

"Then who do you think is the best person in the world who can write "Batman"?" Zhang Yang asked.

Steve was silent after hearing this. Even the original author of the "Batman" comics dare not say that he understands Batman better than Nolan. After all, he made a trilogy of movies that were very successful.

But he soon expressed his position in a deep voice: "If I can't participate in the screenwriting, then I would rather not adapt this novel."

Zhang Yang had an indifferent attitude toward the movie, so he looked at Kevin and spread his hands. It was obviously not that I don't want to give you face.

It’s fine if I make a movie adapted from a novel, I can’t ask someone else to write the screenplay. Does he, a great Sanjin director, have no respect for face?

Kevin also looked at Steve helplessly and said: "Now if there is one person who can succeed in filming "The Deep", then Zhang Yang is definitely one of the best candidates."

Steve raised his neck as if he disagreed.

"I think, Kevin, you should prepare for the internal screening of "Joker" in the afternoon." Zhang Yang stood up and walked out of the office as he spoke.

When Zhang Yang walked out of the office and closed the door, he heard the quarrel coming from within.

Zhang Yang shook his head and walked out of the Warner Building.

When Zhang Yang returned to the villa and told Liu Yifei what happened today, she sat on the sofa and actually said, "This is God's will."

Zhang Yang was stunned when he heard what she said. This was what Zhang Yang said to her when he and Liu Yifei visited Shangri-La a long time ago. Unexpectedly, she said it again.

Obviously Liu Yifei didn't think so much when she said it.

In the afternoon, after Zhang Yang brought Liu Yifei to the Warner Building again, his eyes were dazzled.

With Warner's lineup today, it's easy to host an Oscar.

Soon Phoenix was the first to come over. He was the most nervous today. The reputation of this internal screening was very important.

"director."

Liu Yifei looked at Phoenix and said in surprise: "Phoenix, your figure seems to have more than just recovered."

We can’t blame Liu Yifei. Since she and Phoenix started working together in "Extreme Escape", his weight has dropped all the way.

When she came to see Zhang Yang on his birthday last year, he looked like a paper man.

Now he made Liu Yifei feel like she was inflated.

"It's okay. It's only 73 kilograms, which is only 5 kilograms heavier than before."

"I think you can just return to the original 70 kilograms. There is no need to add more." Zhang Yang also suggested.

"How can weight be controlled so accurately?" Phoenix defended.

"I think you are still too relaxed about yourself." Xiao Lizi's voice came over.

Zhang Yang and the others turned around and saw him walking over with a smile on his face.

Zhang Yang saw that he had lost a lot of weight compared to when they met this year, so he praised him: "Leon, in terms of appearance and figure, I think you are the most serious."

"Thank you, but I am also serious about the movie." Xiao Lizi said with a smile.

Zhang Yang couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard the tone of his words.

"Director Zhang Yang, Leon's new film "The Revenant" received very good reviews from the first round of internal previews the day before yesterday.

Many filmmakers said it was beautiful, shocking, and amazing, and praised him for winning an Oscar. "Anne Hathaway said as she walked aside with a big belly.

"Annie, what you need now is to rest. You look like you are six months pregnant!" Liu Yifei said with concern when she saw her condition.

"Crystal, you still underestimate the influence of the character "Joker" in the United States." Amber and Pep also walked here while talking. This sentence was said by Amber.

"Leon has indeed become fat and old in his new movie. He also eats raw beef liver and sleeps next to animal carcasses. It is very hard." Pep admired DiCaprio's proactive change this time.

Zhang Yang listened to all the praise for DiCaprio and joked to himself: "It seems that my Oscar winner is hopeless."

A group of big stars burst out laughing after hearing Zhang Yang's words. Zhang Yang's performance in "Liu Yifei Born in 82" was so reserved. How could he win the award? In fact, in their opinion, Liu Yifei had little hope this time.

Of course, if Zhang Yang's ability to generate money is another matter, the whole world knows how much Zhang Yang cherishes his feathers.

"You are too polite. It depends on the opinions of the judges." Xiao Lizi said modestly.

The celebrities who came over were all sighing when they saw DiCaprio's modesty.

When it comes to literary and artistic films, Xiao Li Zi, who is free and uninhibited in life, is also taught how to behave by the old guys from the academy.

At the same time, they themselves also have feelings for each other. Why don't they? After Zhang Yang greeted big stars like Dwayne Johnson, Will Smith, and Matt, Kevin also came over with a group of people.

These are all great directors. Not to mention the two old faces Nolan and Alfonso, the two Asians Li An and Wen Ziren can also understand.

But even Spielberg came over, which was surprising.

After greeting them, Zhang Yang said: "Amber just now said that Yifei underestimated the charm of "Joker", but I didn't expect that I also underestimated it."

"It's just a trivial thing. You can really feel its impact when the movie premieres." Nolan said with great understanding at this time.

"Okay, let's go to the screening room!" Kevin interrupted Nolan's words and suggested.

A group of people nodded and went to the screening room together. This time, in addition to celebrity directors, there were also many film critics.

The two hours passed quickly. In addition to the plot, film critics also felt that Zhang Yang really put his heart into making the digital movie feel like a film movie.

The stars were all shocked by Phoenix's performance, which was really good.

Even the directors were amazed by Zhang Yang's final setting.

At the end of the screening, everyone was silent. Then Dwayne Johnson, a giant man, was the first to applaud, and then the applause continued continuously.

Soon a group of people came to congratulate Zhang Yang and Phoenix.

Nolan even said at this time: "Zhang Yang, you should let this movie participate in next year's Oscars. Although the time is a bit rushed, it's still late.

I think the battle between Leon and Phoenix for Best Actor will be the biggest attraction at next year’s Oscars. "

The other directors also nodded in agreement. They all watched the excitement and didn't take it too seriously.

Xiao Lizi's face turned dark as he listened. What are you doing? Do these people really not want him to win the Best Actor Award?

Yes, after watching Phoenix's performance, he didn't have much confidence that he could beat him.

Kevin was very moved after hearing this suggestion. He said to Zhang Yang: "We can participate in the Oscars with two movies. We can compete for Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Picture."

"I promised Alberto that "Joker" will participate in the Venice Film Festival next year." Zhang Yang said helplessly.

"Damn it, such a good movie won't be available to the public until September next year." Johnson complained at this time.

"You still have to do what you promise." Xiao Lizi said at this time.

"Yes, you still have to keep your promises to others, otherwise Director Zhang Yang's reputation will be damaged." Matt Damon also said.

With "The Martian", he will also compete for the Best Actor Oscar next year. This is his second attempt to win the Best Actor Award, and no one wants to compete with Phoenix.

Everyone knew what their statement meant, but they all thought it was quite normal.

"Of course I will abide by the agreements I make with others," Zhang Yang said directly.

His decision made many people at the scene feel relieved.

Soon everyone else left, leaving only the people from Warner.

Zhang Yang, Liu Yifei and Kevin sat together again, and Kevin's attitude became even better. Apparently, feedback from the internal screening of the movie "Joker" gave him great confidence.

"Zhang Yang, Crystal, what kind of coffee do you want to drink? Or tea? Although I am an American, I still know something about tea." Kevin said very politely.

After watching this movie, he became more interested in working with Zhang Yang.

"As the Romans do, just coffee." Zhang Yang also had something to discuss at this moment, so he didn't care about such trivial matters.

"OK." Kevin said and used the landline phone to ask the secretary to deliver three cups of coffee. After a while, a standard Western beauty came in and placed coffee for the three of them in front of the reception table.

Liu Yifei was speechless when she looked at the beautiful woman in front of her who wanted the thing on her chest to pop out. She felt that this Kevin was not a good person.

She also glanced back at Zhang Yang, only to find that not only Zhang Yang but also Kevin were looking intently, which made her a little confused. Did she change after getting married, so she was overthinking?

Liu Yifei had entered a misunderstanding. Why didn't she think that it was Kevin, an old pervert, who had watched too much?

The three of them took a few sips of coffee, and Kevin said: "Actually, I think Nolan's suggestion makes sense.

There is no contradiction in giving PR to two movies at the same time and receiving different awards, and the cost is even smaller.

This may be another history-making thing. If you agree, I will not charge public relations fees for your "Born in 82" movie. "

Kevin was very proud at the end.

"Do you think that with the temperament of those in the academy, they would give awards to two films by the same director?" Zhang Yang asked.

Kevin calmed down by Zhang Yang's words, and Zhang Yang continued: "Let's discuss the public relations issues of the movie!"

"Okay, what award do you want to run this time, best picture?"

"Do you think that's possible?"

Kevin also laughed when he heard Zhang Yang's words. He had just given Zhang Yang this honor in 13, and he would not give it to him again even if it were given to a foreign language film.

"Best Foreign Language Film, Best Actress."

Kevin glanced at Liu Yifei again and thought that Zhang Yang was really not very nice to her.

Although Liu Yifei had known Zhang Yang's plan for a long time, she still looked at Zhang Yang with gentle eyes when she heard him say it in person, making Kevin, a Japanese, take a bite of dog food.

"OK, then get ready..."

(End of this chapter)