Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 257 New Cooperation, Disney's Urge

When Chen Linfeng came out, all the media swarmed forward.

"Chen, can I schedule an interview with you?"

"Okay, but I'm going back to China the day after tomorrow. If you want to make an appointment, you have to go to China to find me."

"Chen, how did you do all this? The judges seemed confused."

"Maybe there were too many good works and the judges were overwhelmed?"

"Chen, congratulations on becoming the youngest director master in history. What do you think of Brad Pitt winning the Best Actor award?"

"..."

Is this polite of you to ask?
More and more reporters gathered around, and soon Chen Linfeng was surrounded by them.

Chen Linfeng secretly thanked his lucky stars that he had sent Xixi away in advance, otherwise, with so many people surrounding him and a girl added to the mix, it would have been difficult to handle.

He waited for a while, and finally the security personnel on the scene showed up and separated the crowd.

The reporters quieted down a bit.

At this time, Sister Mei also arrived.

She said loudly, "There will be an official press conference tomorrow, and Chen will also be in attendance. You should wait to ask questions then. If you want to schedule a follow-up interview, you can come and find me."

After saying that, the two of them left under the escort of security guards.

After returning to the hotel, there was no peace at all.

There were constant calls coming into Sister Mei's cell phone, Xiao Chang's work number, and his own personal cell phone.

After Chen Linfeng received a few calls of congratulations, there were fewer calls later on, after all, not many people knew his private number.

When Han Shanping received the news, he immediately rushed to his room.

"Xiao Chen, you really made a big splash this time. I never thought that you would be the one to win the Golden Lion Award."

"I didn't expect that either. I originally thought that it would be great if I could win the Venice Film Festival Best Actor award for Teacher Li like Brother Jiang did."

Li Xuejian smiled and waved his hand, "It's better if you win. Winning the Golden Lion Award is an honor for everyone."

Han Shanping nodded and said, "Indeed, if you tell others about this, it will be a credit to the entire crew. You deserve this award."

At this point, he said excitedly, "For three consecutive years, we Chinese have won Venice. This place is really a blessed place."

That’s right, Li An, Jia Zhangke and Chen Linfeng are all Chinese.

Chen Linfeng thought to himself that at least Li An didn't win a second Golden Lion Award, and he won it again only a year later.

Otherwise, it is no wonder that with such an honor in hand, many people in his previous life ranked Li An as the number one director in the country.

It’s no wonder that “Lust, Caution” has caused such a stir.

It's not just the erotic scenes in the film that are attractive.

After a while, other members of the Chinese Legion who had received the news also rushed over, offering compliments and congratulations.

Even for Xiao Chen, who has already achieved great success, the Golden Lion Award is a big leap forward.

The degree of bonus from the three major film festivals’ highest awards varies for different people.

For example, Jia Zhangke won a Golden Lion Award, which certainly improved his status in the circle, but not as much as imagined.

When people in China talk about big directors, they basically don't mention him.

Director Chen Kaige, who only won one Palme d'Or, was immediately put on par with Zhang Yimou. Even before "The Promise", his reputation was slightly higher than that of Zhang Yimou, who won three awards.

This time, Chen Linfeng is certainly not as good as Da Chen, who won a huge prize and the best two prizes in history (although the two prizes have not yet arrived).

But coupled with its achievements in other fields and its own strong popularity.

It is still possible to become a top domestic director.

Those who can attend the Venice Film Festival are all experts in the industry and of course understand this truth.

After a while, the Sixth Princess's team of reporters also arrived.

They have an interview scheduled with the winner.

Seeing so many people there, I also interviewed other people about their opinions on Xiao Chen winning the Golden Lion Award.

Of course everyone was full of praise.

In the subsequent interview, Chen Linfeng mentioned his follow-up plans.

In this case, it is difficult to direct a TV series. Although the script has been almost written, I can only find someone to be the director and I will be the producer.

As 08 approaches, TV dramas as a whole entered a period of decline, and this drama was probably the last one to be aired in recent years.

It’s hard to say whether I will be able to act in the future.

There is no doubt that I will focus on movies in the future. I will let go of the director's job and at least I don't have to worry about the early preparations and the actual shooting. I can now prepare for new projects.

It’s just that I haven’t thought about the specific project yet, and I need to consider it after I go back.

Of course, when I talk to reporters, I won’t go into too much detail.

He just said that he would focus more of his energy on the big screen in the future and hoped that the audience would support his subsequent actions.

We kept on making noise until midnight, and when we got up again, it was soon time for the official press conference held by the film festival.

What the reporters are most concerned about are the various details of the judging and awarding process.

One reporter directly questioned Zhang Yimou: "Almost all the reporters here disagree with the jury's choice of Best Actor. May I ask Chairman Zhang Yimou how to explain this?"

It seems that the first thing Western journalists care about is whether Brad Pitt won the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Zhang Yimou said somewhat embarrassedly, "Even if the seven of us judges have great abilities, we can't choose an award that satisfies everyone.

Everyone has his own criteria for judging. We all think that Pitt has his own unique qualities. He worked hard to challenge his previous image in this film and went deep into the character's heart.

We think he has something great going for him.”

Such an answer is obviously not convincing.

There have been rumors since last night.

Among the judges is Agado Gonzalez, who filmed "Babel" last year, with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett as the male and female protagonists.

Now they have won the Best Actor and Best Actress awards at the Venice Film Festival respectively.

This is definitely not a coincidence. How much effort did Alejandro González Inarritu, one of the judges, put in behind the scenes?

This kind of issue cannot be discussed openly, but Brad Pitt has indeed become a target.

Chen Linfeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Pete for giving him so much firepower.

But Brad Pitt was only the best actor after all, and he was not there.

Gradually, everyone turned their attention to the Golden Lion Award winner.

"May I ask how you feel about winning the award?"

“I am very happy and I would like to thank the organizers and everyone for their recognition.”

"But there are many excellent films. Why did you win the highest Golden Lion Award?"

"Maybe the judges all thought the other films were good, and they were wavering, so I was the one who got the chance?"

"..." "Some people call you the youngest director master in history. What do you think?"

“A true master always has the heart of an apprentice. I always feel like I am still a novice.”

What is this feeling of saying something but seeming like nothing was said?
It was the first time that foreign journalists witnessed Chen's Tai Chi skills.

Domestic reporters were all watching the show. In China, no reporter could ask Xiao Chen anything substantive when he didn't want to talk.

I want to see if the fastest Western journalist has any more amazing skills.

However, it is obvious that the various rhetoric techniques of later generations are somewhat difficult for journalists of this era to crack.

He talked about other things, quoted famous sayings, and suddenly started praising his crew members...

Chen Linfeng responded to the reporter's questions easily.

In the end, the reporters lost their temper and turned to looking for a breakthrough from the judges.

The dispute at the press conference has come to an end for Chen Linfeng.

In the afternoon, he and Pete sat together, and there was another unfamiliar person with them. Judging from his dress, he should be from a food desert.

Peter introduced, "This is Marconi from the British Broadcasting Corporation. He is a producer and he is here..."

"I'm here for Sherlock," Marconi took the initiative to answer.

"Chen, your novel is a perfect work. I hope to obtain the film and television adaptation rights for it."

Chen Linfeng raised his eyebrows. Did he notice it so early?

"I have only written the first part, and Mr. Marconi is going to buy the film and television adaptation rights?"

"So I hope, Chen, you can write the second part as soon as possible. If you can maintain the original level, I think this will be a great collaboration." Marconi said.

"You don't know how crazy the British people are about Sherlock. Even if you, Sherlock, have yellow skin, you are still loved by everyone."

"I know this. The sales data of the novel shows this."

Chen Linfeng pointed out the key point, "It's no problem to write the second book. What conditions can you give me to speed up in advance and give you the adaptation rights?"

Marconi immediately released his ultimate move, "I heard that you love your own works very much and often perform in them yourself.

The reason why I haven't written the third part of "Infinite World" yet is so that I can play the leading role myself one day, right? "

He said confidently, "We can promise that the leading role of Sherlock will be given to you."

Chen Linfeng looked at Pete in confusion. Did you say that?
Pete shook his head slightly, indicating that it was not the information he revealed.

All I can say is that there have never been any real secrets among the top brass in Hollywood. British and American capital are inseparable, so it's not surprising that the news spread there.

Chen Linfeng no longer worried about this.

He nodded, "That's a good idea. We can continue our conversation."

"I like your decisiveness, Chen." Marconi clapped his hands excitedly, "As long as we get the adaptation rights, we will invest the greatest resources to produce your work, and you don't have to worry about the subsequent marketing and promotion.

Chen, you will soon become an international star. "

Chen Linfeng quickly reached out to stop the other party, "I will treat what you said as empty talk. I need a number for the specific adaptation licensing fee and production cost."

He said solemnly, “Business is business, and we still have to get down to business.

Of course, I know that you are only here to discuss your intention, so we will proceed according to the formal business cooperation model later.

I will send my agent to negotiate with your company, and I hope your terms will satisfy me."

Chen Linfeng said meaningfully, "You are now facing the latest Golden Lion Award winner. I don't necessarily need you. I hope you are mentally prepared for this."

Marconi's face did not look good, but what the other party said was true and irrefutable.

In fact, if Chen had not just won the Golden Lion Award and became a superstar in Asia not long ago.

It was impossible to agree to play the leading role at the beginning.

"Okay, it's always a good thing to reach a preliminary agreement today." Marconi stood up and shook hands with Chen Linfeng.

"I hope we can achieve smooth cooperation in the future." Marconi said goodbye in advance.

Chen Linfeng turned to Pete and said, "I can ask you to help introduce him. Could this person also be a second-generation person?"

Peter smiled awkwardly, "They are all friends of our ancestors."

Well, in the world of capital, the upper echelons are really closely connected.

Pete also had something else to say, "Chen, although after listening to your conversation just now, it's not appropriate to say this, but you also have to speed up the writing of "Infinite World". The patience of Disney's top management is not infinite."

Chen Linfeng was not surprised at all. "When is the latest deadline?"

“According to the information I have received, by next year at the latest, the situation may not be so pleasant after that.

Although you have won the Golden Lion Award and are a popular screenwriter in Hollywood, you are someone who can talk to senior executives.

But you also know that in Hollywood, making money is the first priority. If you stand in the way of the big guys and prevent them from making more money, you will be hated.”

"No problem, I understand."

Chen Linfeng's original plan was to publish the third book in 08, so there would not be any conflict in time.

This year is indeed a very special year.

Not to mention the financial crisis in the United States itself, after completing the expected capital accumulation, he can almost speak in a different identity.

The movie "Iron Man 1" is also a very crucial factor.

From then on, Marvel's magic dominated the world, and he also needed to make the series of novels as famous as possible in the next 10 years.

It was not until the IP era that we felt more confident.

Then, Pitt explained the situation of his movie and invited Chen to participate in the premiere of his first movie during Christmas.

Chen Linfeng agreed.

As long as this movie is successful, with Pitt's background, he will be able to take on bigger projects soon. Perhaps in just a few years, he will become another Hollywood gold medal producer.

Pitt is very confident about this, and some recent movie-watching feedback and media reputation have given him confidence.

He has already decided that he will hold on to Chen's thigh and never let go. This person is really his lucky star.

Pete even started learning Chinese recently in order to get closer to Chen.

Don't underestimate the energy that the second generation of the capital world unleashes when they see opportunities for advancement.

In fact, it’s like this all over the world. When there’s no hope, everyone wants to lie down.

But once there is an opportunity, everyone is more eager to apply. The bosses love to work, and it’s no joke.

After chatting for a while, Chen Linfeng said goodbye.

The Venice matter has been basically dealt with, and the intention of "Sherlock Holmes" has just been confirmed, and Meryl Streep will need to take over later.

Not only that, many international film producers are waiting to purchase the copyright of "Whiplash", which also requires Meryl Streep to negotiate.

Chen Linfeng and the crew flew back to China to receive the flowers and applause that belonged to them.

Of course, tomorrow night’s Bazaar Charity Dinner is also a key event to look forward to.

(End of this chapter)