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Chapter 334 Friendship
Wang Shu now has some money, so he booked a relatively luxurious hotel.

Zhang Hanyu, Fu Dalong, and Mei Ting all stayed in luxurious suites in the hotel.

This kind of suite is not like a room in a high-rise building, but an independent small villa with a garden.

As for the employees of Yishu Company, they naturally do not have such luxurious treatment, and they all live in decent hotel rooms.

Near evening, Wang Shu called Zhang Hanyu and Fu Dalong and asked them to come out for dinner.

The two of them had already eaten at the hotel and declined.

Wang Shu had no choice but to give up, and then had dinner with Mei Ting at a high-end restaurant in the city.

Mei Ting drank some red wine and pulled Wang Shu into her room when she returned to the hotel.

Since it is close to the Venice International Film Festival, there are many people booking rooms in the hotel.

Therefore, even though Wang Shu, Zhang Hanyu, Fu Dalong, and Mei Ting all live in the same hotel, they are actually not adjacent to each other.

When he thought about it, there was news in Hollywood that even Chen Chong had heard about this kind of thing. It must have been something that had been negotiated a long time ago.

The next day, Jiang Wen learned that Wang Shu and "The Crowd" had come to Venice, and the leading actors of the two crews gathered together.

"However, we are just chatting at the moment, and the follow-up is not certain yet."

Thinking of this, Zhou Yun and others felt a little strange in their hearts.

For example, it takes more than ten minutes to walk from the small villa where Zhang Hanyu lives to Wang Shu's residence.

"Long time no see." Wang Shu responded politely with a smile.

As long as the money is available, it can be done in minutes.

Jiang Wenli also won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes International Film Festival for the film "The Tuner".

When Zhou Yun, Mei Jing and others heard this, they were first surprised by the admission in Wang Shu's words, and then a little confused. When they thought about it, what was the delay in purchasing the film and television adaptation rights of the movie? of?

When everyone around heard the conversation between Chen Chong and Wang Shu, they were stunned at first, and then suddenly realized.

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While everyone around him had different thoughts, Chen Chong smiled and said: "Suddenly I heard that a producer in Hollywood wants to buy the film adaptation rights of "The Tuner" from Director Wang, right?"

So it is not certain that the best actress at the last Cannes Film Festival was Chen Chong.

Mei Ting took advantage of the situation and pushed Wang Shu down.
Wang felt Mei Ting's movements. Wang Shu pushed himself up and sat up, whispering: "Shall I go take a shower?"

Compared to the others, Jiang Wen, who was also the director, thought more. He took a deep look at Wang Shu and saw that Wang Shu didn't want to say more, so he didn't ask what he thought in his heart.

The two crew members first exchanged greetings. Chen Chong looked at Wang Shu with a smile and said, "Director Wang, long time no see."

When Mei Ting heard this, she looked up at Wang Shu, her mouth bulging and speechless, and she shook her head. Her well-behaved and affectionate appearance was endearing.

This time there is a producer who wants to buy the film and television adaptation rights of "The Tuner", which is amazing.

Mei Ting, Zhang Hanyu, Zhou Yun and others on the side were also quite surprised when they heard the news. As the center of the world's film industry, Hollywood rarely purchases the film and television adaptation rights of Chinese-language films.

Zhou Yun thought to himself that Chen Chong must be extremely regretful in his heart and regretted that he did not behave better at that time.

Such a good opportunity was missed.

Seeing that Jiang Wen had already asked about it, Wang Shu had no choice but to reply: "Yes, Hollywood asked Sister Gong Li to talk to me about this matter."

If the role of the heroine in "The Tuner" was not won by Jiang Wenli, but played by Chen Chong.

Therefore, during this drinking party, Jiang Wen did not act like a senior at all, but communicated with Wang Shu politely.

However, Chen Chonghui suddenly mentioned that he was obviously obsessed with the heroine who missed "The Tuner".

Chen Chong had auditioned for "The Tuner" before and met Wang Shu.

But there are other additional conditions that the two parties have not agreed on.

Mei Ting's mouth was no longer bulging now. She smiled and said softly: "It's okay, I don't mind."

And after negotiating for so long but still not selling the film and television adaptation rights of "The Tuner", it must not be a matter of price.

Seeing this, Wang Shu pinched her face and said warmly: "It's better to wash it and make it cleaner."

When Wang Shu heard Chen Chong suddenly ask, he knew that there might be some rumors in Hollywood.

The two kissed and kissed until they reached the bed.

Chen Chong was also quite surprised when he heard Wang Shu's words.

"The Sun Also Rises" is a movie written, directed and acted by Jiang Wen. In addition to Jiang Wen himself, the starring actors include Jiang Wen's wife Zhou Yun, as well as Chen Chong, Huang Qiusheng and others.

Wang Shu is now a big director. Although he is not as good as Jiang Wen in terms of qualifications, his performance in commercial films is far better than his.

Mei Ting pulled Wang Shugang into the room and kissed him eagerly.

Jiang Wen likes to drink. Regardless of his personal life, he is very particular about his work.

In addition, Jiang Wen also admired several films directed by Wang Shu very much, especially "The Tuner", which he applauded.

Wang Shu had not yet answered this question, but Jiang Wen couldn't wait to ask: "Hollywood wants to buy the rights to adapt Director Wang's film?"

There were rumors in Hollywood. She thought that Wang Shu had sold the film and television adaptation rights of "The Tuner", but she didn't expect that they were still in talks?

Even Jiang Wen himself mocked himself for the fact that nine out of ten of his movies failed, and he didn't understand why "Let the Bullets Fly" was profitable.

However, the final role was played by Jiang Wenli and Chen Chong was not cast.

She couldn't understand something.

Because even if it is a price issue, it has taken such a long time that it has either been negotiated or broken up.

Although she was confused, she also knew that she was not familiar with Wang Shu, so she didn't ask any more questions.

Afterwards, let’s eat and drink.

The friendship between the two crews inevitably involved talking about the movie. Zhou Yun asked in a timely manner: "Director Wang, are you confident that you will win a grand prize when you come to Venice this time?"

Although this question was a bit presumptuous, everyone around him looked at Wang Shu when he heard this.

Wang Shu didn't like popping champagne at halftime, so he smiled and said: "The films that can be shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival are all excellent films."

"No one can say whether I will win a prize or not."

"I can only say it depends on fate."

"If it is in destiny, it will be there; if it is not in destiny, it will not be there."

Zhou Yun was obviously dissatisfied with this answer and said with a smile: "Director Wang can speak impeccably at such a young age."

After speaking, he subconsciously glanced at Jiang Wen, and then said, "In my opinion, with Director Wang's strength, there should be a high probability that he can win a grand prize."

Wang Shu saw Jiang Wen remained calm, and then he pretended to be helpless and smiled: "Sister Zhou's words are very flattering. The films shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival are the best from the film circles all over the world. How can it be so easy for me to take my turn?" prize?"

"I don't dare to expect big prizes. I'll be satisfied if I can get a small prize."

After speaking, he paused and then changed the subject and said, "If we really want to say who can win the grand prize, I personally think that "Lust, Caution" directed by Li Eucalyptus has a good chance."

"'Lust, Caution'?" Jiang Wen muttered when he heard this. He was so arrogant that he didn't think that "The Sun Also Rises" he directed was worse than "Lust, Caution". But the fact that Wang Shu knew was that at this Venice International Film Festival, "The Sun Also Rises" was only a shortlisted film and did not win any awards.

Moreover, the film lost money.

"Lust, Caution" is different. It not only won the Golden Lion Award at this Venice Film Festival, but after the film was released, its box office was extremely high whether in the mainland, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.

You must know that Zhang Yimou's "A City of Golden Armor" was released on Hong Kong Island, and the box office was less than 1900 million Hong Kong dollars.

As for "Lust, Caution", the price is as high as more than 6000 Hong Kong dollars.

In North America, it also earned US$500 million in box office.

Ten years later, the domestic science fiction blockbuster "The Wandering Earth" landed in American theaters, and it only made a few million at the box office, which was not as high as "Lust, Caution".

When Wang Shu mentioned "Lust, Caution" and Li Yu, the topic naturally shifted to this.

Because in everyone's eyes, Li Yu is indeed more likely to win the grand prize at the Venice Film Festival than Wang Shu.

During the dinner, Chen Chong talked to Wang Shu from time to time.

She played a supporting actress in "The Sun Also Rises," and the Venice International Film Festival does not award supporting actress awards.

She came here just to accompany the crew of "The Sun Also Rises", and she just appeared at the Venice International Film Festival.

Wang Shu didn't like Chen Chong at all, but just because of his face, he always cooperated politely.

During the dinner, while Wang Shu just wanted to go back to the hotel as soon as possible, Zhang Hanyu, Fu Dalong, and Mei Ting were happy.

Especially Zhang Hanyu and Fu Dalong started drinking with Jiang Wen.

Wang Shu also understood this.

After all, the person sitting at the dinner table was the living Jiang Wen, and it was Jiang Wen who took the initiative to save the meal.

And Zhang Hanyu, Fu Dalong, and Mei Ting are actors, so they naturally have the idea of ​​being attracted by Jiang Wen.

But since Wang Shu was right next to him, and he was from the crew of "A Crowd of People", he was relatively restrained.

In the middle of the meal, Wang Shu went out to the bathroom, and happened to meet Chen Chong when he came out of the bathroom.

Chen Chong seemed to be waiting here specially. She smelled of alcohol and spoke to Wang Shu at the right time: "Director Wang doesn't seem to like drinking?"

While speaking, he took two steps towards Wang Shu, and the strong smell of perfume and alcohol hit his face.

Chen Chong made his debut in 1976. In 1979, he starred in the movie "Little Flower" with Tang Guoqiang and Liu Xiaoqin. For this film, he won the Best Actress Award at the 3rd Popular Film Hundred Flowers Award and the Best Actress Award at the Yugoslav Film Festival.

In 1981, he went to study in the United States. In 1986, he was discovered by Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis in a parking lot and was invited to star in the American movie "Taipan".

Yes, this Dino De Laurentiis is the same Dino De Laurentiis who asked Gong Li about the film adaptation rights of "The Tuner".

It was also through this relationship that Chen Chong accidentally learned that Dino De Laurentiis wanted to purchase the rights to adapt the film "The Tuner".

What she said in the box earlier that a producer wanted to buy the film adaptation rights of "The Tuner" has been spread in Hollywood was just to flatter Wang Shu's words.

In fact, only a few people in Hollywood know it.

"Yes, I don't like drinking much." Wang Shu answered with a smile.

"I know that Mr. Dino wants to buy the film adaptation rights of "The Tuner" from Director Wang." Chen Chong continued with a smile on his face. Seeing the surprise on Wang Shu's face, he looked a little proud.

She continued with a smile: "What I'm confused about is that it shouldn't be too troublesome to talk about this kind of thing. Why is Director Wang still in negotiation with Mr. Dino?"

When she was in the private room just now, she immediately thought that the price had not been agreed upon.

Then I thought about it carefully and found something was wrong.

Then thinking about some of the news I learned, I instantly realized the key.

When Wang Shu heard this, he said carelessly: "On one side is Hollywood in the United States, and on the other side is China. Not only are they thousands of miles apart, but they are also separated by the sea. It is very troublesome to communicate with each other. It is a waste of time to go back and forth. In a short time It is normal that there is no negotiation.”

"As far as I know, that shouldn't be the case, right?" Chen Chong looked at Wang Shu with a smile, as if he knew what was going on.

"Haha." Wang Shu laughed twice and said, "That's not the case. Then what does Sister Chen know?"

Seeing that Wang Shu was still pretending to be confused, Chen Chong hummed and said, "As far as I know, Director Wang seems to want to direct this movie himself, right?"

For mainland directors, if you want to step into Hollywood, you can't do it just by being famous and having achievements.

People like Jiang Wen, who have already won awards at three European majors and made friends with many European and American directors and producers through three European majors, still can't get into Hollywood.

Like Li Yu, this is a top student who graduated from New York University's film major, and he first started working in Hollywood. He only returned to the treasure island when he couldn't make it, and then went to Hollywood after he had achieved results.

Like Wu Yutai, this person, like Chow Yun-fat, was able to go to Hollywood because someone supported him with money and effort.

Moreover, in Hollywood, most of the movies he made were B-level movies, which put him at the lower end of the contempt chain.

Then he wanted to change his career and was immediately kicked out of Hollywood.

Wang Shu has no connections in Hollywood, and as he is Chinese, he is at the bottom of the American racial contempt chain.

Therefore, even if he wins major awards from the three major European companies, and then takes the script to Hollywood to find producers or film and television companies for investment, no one will criticize him.

Although the Oscars are more commercial, after all, art films are more popular.

It is more commercial, and art films with a commercial flavor can also win Oscars, instead of being missed like the three major European films.

It is undeniable that Wang Shu can make art films. He takes the script of an art film and looks for investors in Hollywood. Logically speaking, he should not hit a wall.

In fact, it will definitely hit a wall.

Because Oscar not only has American ZZ correctness, but also prefers academics.

And this is one of the reasons why Li Yu couldn't survive in Hollywood but returned to Taiwan to become famous and was called back and was able to continue to survive in Hollywood.

He is a top student graduating from New York University's film major, a true academic.

The corresponding Wu Yutai can make money for the film and television company by making B-level movies in Hollywood, and he can still survive.

His transformation failed, and he was swept directly into the sewers of Hollywood, and he had no choice but to return to China.

As for Wang Shu, not only is he not an academic in domestic entertainment, he is also not an academic in the United States. If he is not famous in Hollywood, it will be extremely difficult for the art films he directs in Hollywood to win awards.

This is the judgment in the eyes of Hollywood producers.

Therefore, even if he holds the script, it is difficult to find a producer to invest.

And commercial films
Hollywood has no shortage of commercial film directors, nor commercial film scripts. There are a lot of assembly-line commercial film directors.

According to the Hollywood model, unless a big director directs a movie, producers prefer assembly-line commercial film directors to directors with personal ideas.

In other words, it would be difficult for him to take this path.

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If you ever get an invitation to go to Hollywood, seize the opportunity and become famous.

Then there will be more room for maneuver.

(End of this chapter)