The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 69 Keanu, I was impressed by the AI ​​concept map!

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"A Woman's Epic".

This is Jing Tian's first TV drama.

The male lead is Liu Ye and the female lead is Zhao Wei.

It will be broadcast on satellite TV in January this year.

Jing Tian didn’t know what the ratings of this TV series were, but she estimated it would be okay... because many TV stations were lining up to purchase the second round of copyright.

Many media interview programs also invited their entire crew to carry out subsequent promotion of the TV series.

But for Jing Tian...

She now wished she could travel back in time, snatch the script from her hand a year ago, and throw it to the ground.

Warning to myself, don’t act!

Because it’s too rustic!

I'm used to the fairy-like light and shadow effects that Lu Zhiyuan filmed for her in the MV, and then I compare it with the digging dramas of this era.

Jing Tian really wanted to cry but had no tears.

Even her young fans and her physical fans who were crazy about her looks in the "Maybe" MV, cried and begged her not to act in period dramas anymore.

It’s so annoying!

Jing Tian looked back and saw her own costume in the TV series, and her eyes went dark.

I can't help but want to make a phone call and just ban this TV series.

"Tiantian, because you suddenly became famous as a singer. Now, the second round of copyright for the TV series "A Woman's Epic" has become a hot commodity."

"Many local TV stations want to introduce this TV series."

"These past few days, I've been asked to cooperate with media interviews and local TV station promotions."

Zhao Shanshan couldn't help laughing when she saw Jing Tian's depressed look.

A year ago, being able to work with Liu Ye and Zhao Wei on a TV series was a very good cooperation resource that she had fought for Jing Tian.

And now...

Just because of the addition of Lu Zhiyuan, Jing Tian has begun to dislike resources of this level!

This is a typical case of being used to eating fine bran and unable to swallow brown rice!
"Sister Shanshan, can I not go to the talk show? I look so unfashionable in that show."

Jing Tian looked at Zhao Shanshan pitifully, his big eyes flashing with grievance.

"How can I not go?"

"Those local stations are optimistic about your ability to bring in ratings. What does this mean? It means you're already a big star!"

"As a big star, how can you let your fans down?"

Zhao Shanshan stood aside, coaxing Jing Tian with a few words with a smile.

Jing Tian lowered his head and thought for a moment, then sighed, "That's right. They gave me face, so I can't not give them face. I still have to go to promote this TV series."

Jing Tian felt that she was very understanding, gentle and considerate.

As a big star, reputation is also very important.

She can't start acting like a big shot just after she becomes famous.

She wants to be a goddess artist with both virtue and talent.

After comforting himself with these words, Jing Tian felt refreshed and asked again, "Sister Shanshan, last time you told me about planning a new project for me. It's a movie adapted from an online novel called 'My Beautiful Boss.' How's it going?"

The company Xingguang Canlan has a lot of business.

It’s just because Lu Zhiyuan emerged suddenly and overshadowed all the others.

Moreover, it is impossible for Jing Tian to do nothing and just wait for Lu Zhiyuan to feed her all day.

Although the shooting process was very quick, Lu Zhiyuan was very meticulous and patient in the early preparations, full of the obsessive-compulsive state of a perfectionist.

For someone like this, it's already pretty good if he can produce one work a year.

Compared with Wong Kar-wai, who made one film every three years and dragged his company into bankruptcy, Lu Zhiyuan can even be considered a quick shooter.

"The preparations are almost complete. In a few months, you can join the team and become your beautiful CEO."

Jing Tian felt that she could easily handle the role of the beautiful CEO.

Just act naturally.

What other acting skills are needed?

Besides, she didn't take such a small project seriously at all.

Just play it casually, just to practice and gain some experience.

After the "Upgrade" project is completed, let Lu Zhiyuan tailor a movie for her with a female lead.

She must be photographed to look particularly charming.

Prettier than Liu Yifei and more pure than Gao Yuanyuan.

Speaking of Gao Yuanyuan...

Jing Tian snorted in his heart. At the celebration banquet that day, everyone else was very well behaved, except Gao Yuanyuan, who actually flirted with Lu Zhiyuan.

Do you think I'm blind?

"Sister Shanshan, Sister Chaoling, what are you doing recently?"

[Over-age sister] comes from Lu Zhiyuan’s evaluation of Gao Yuanyuan as [Over-age girl].

I don’t know who spread it.

Anyway, overnight, Gao Yuanyuan's nickname became "Overage Sister".

Jing Tian wrote Gao Yuanyuan down in a small notebook and thought about her every now and then.

"Gao Yuanyuan, things have been quite troublesome lately."

"She was secretly in a relationship, and the paparazzi dug it up."

"The most interesting thing is that when she went to visit the crew, she suddenly discovered that her boyfriend had hooked up with another actress on the set."

Zhao Shanshan knew that Jing Tian was thinking about Gao Yuanyuan, so she shared Gao Yuanyuan's embarrassing story with Jing Tian.

Jing Tian's eyes widened suddenly, and she asked with a gossipy look, "Is this true? Sister Chaoling, how many times have you met a scumbag again?"

His girlfriend is Gao Yuanyuan, a national goddess. And he's still trying to find another actress on the set to start a scandal with?
What are these actors thinking?
Jing Tian didn't understand, but was deeply shocked.

"Sister Chaoling, did you break up?"

If it were her, Jing Tian felt that she would make that scumbag pay for it.

"No."

Zhao Shanshan shook her head and said speechlessly, "Although Gao Yuanyuan was quite emotional, she didn't scold the man. Instead, she sent a message to the actress, warning her to [keep her distance]. As a result, the man seemed quite unhappy."

what?
Go against Tiangang!
He was caught cheating outside by his girlfriend. His girlfriend said a few words about the mistress, but the guy is still not happy?
The over-age sister is having such a miserable time!

At this moment, Jing Tian suddenly felt a little sympathy for Gao Yuanyuan.

With such a face, she actually has to compromise in front of a little-known scumbag?
A 30-year-old woman is so pitiful.

I don't understand my career, and I don't understand who I am as a man. It's all in vain that I have such a face.

"Sister Shanshan, where is the Minotaur? What has she been doing lately?"

[Minotaur] Of course it’s Liu Yifei.

This is an artistic young woman. When she is not filming, she stays at home playing with cats, occasionally reading books, learning painting, and seems to be at peace with the world.

But for Jing Tian, ​​this is a big enemy.

Because Liu Yifei and Lu Zhiyuan were both abandoned disciples of painting and had a lot in common.

"The internet is full of rumors about her and her godfather. She hasn't been seen in a long time. I heard she went back to the United States."

Zhao Shanshan is not well-informed.

This made Jing Tian frown slightly.

However, Zhao Shanshan is her agent, not a professional intelligence expert, so it is already very good that she can grasp this level of information.

At this moment, Jing Tian suddenly missed Brother Kun very much.

Brother Kun was in Lu Zhiyuan's hometown, chatting with the people from the cultural and tourism departments every day, bragging and trying out the local specialties. He was almost losing touch with them. "I don't know, Keanu Reeves, how much is the offer?"

"If the budget is not enough, I can use my own savings account."

Liu Yifei went to the United States. Jing Tian didn't think much about it. She was an American. If she was not happy here, she would go back to China for a while. There was nothing strange about that.

Now she only hopes that Keanu Reeves will not ask for too much and make Lu Zhiyuan feel embarrassed.

The film had a budget of only $1000 million.

It is indeed difficult to ask Keanu Reeves to reduce his salary and play the leading role to promote her and Reba.

……

Los Angeles.

Inside the Universal Studios Park.

It's not far from Hollywood.

The surrounding area is home to mainstream studios such as Warner Bros. and Disney, and is the core area of ​​the North American film industry.

"James, long time no see."

Lu Zhiyuan took Reba to Los Angeles, came to the Focus Features office building, and made an appointment to meet with James.

"Lu, long time no see. Congratulations. According to your Chinese language, you are now a renowned international director."

James was very enthusiastic towards Lu Zhiyuan.

Because this is a great god of wealth.

Focus Features didn't have to spend much money to reach a cooperation with Apple, and also co-produced "Upgrade" with Starlight Entertainment.

With a cost of 1000 million US dollars, you can make a Sino-US co-production and make money in both markets.

Don't be too cool!
Moreover, their film brings together Apple's online promotion capabilities, Universal Pictures' regional distribution capabilities, and the reputation of Lu Zhiyuan, the Palme d'Or director.

Three powers join forces!

The probability of this movie failing is very low.

Not to mention, this time, they also invited the cyber god, Keanu Reeves.

"Lu, this is the heroine you chose for our movie, right? She's truly unique. She's a martial arts actress, right? She gives me the aura of a Blade Queen!"

James looked at Reba next to him.

After half a month of unlimited fighting training, Reba's temperament has become visibly sharper, and the baby fat on her face has almost disappeared.

When it's not talking, it's becoming more and more like an AI robot.

"She can beat 30 of you."

Lu Zhiyuan made a joke to James.

"Wow."

James smiled and couldn't help but look at Reba a few more times.

Reba raised her head and glared at me.

During this period, she received a lot of AI paintings drawn for her by Lu Zhiyuan. She spent a long time in front of the mirror to learn the cold look in the paintings.

At this moment, she tried to glance at James.

James was stunned for a moment, thinking that this little girl seemed difficult to deal with, and stopped joking.

"Lu, and our heroine, come with me."

James shrugged, resolving the awkwardness, and took Lu Zhiyuan and Reba to another office.

Two people were sitting on the sofa, chatting.

One is Keanu Reeves.

His unkempt appearance is still fresh in people’s memory!

The other one was a middle-aged woman in her 40s with brown hair and a tall figure.

Lu Zhiyuan looked a little familiar, but he didn't recognize him.

But he could guess that the reason Keanu Reeves was sitting here was probably because of this middle-aged woman.

"Long time no see, my Tobacco Queen."

James greeted the woman and introduced her to Lu Zhiyuan: "This is my confidante, [Sandra Bullock]. I think she is the most attractive woman in Hollywood."

It turns out to be her!
I didn’t expect that he would become so old!
Sure enough, beauty has only one natural enemy, and that is time.

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves have worked together on "The Invisible Man" and have a very good relationship.

If Lu Zhiyuan remembers correctly, she will win the Academy Award for Best Actress this year for "The Blind Side"!

"Lu, don't look at me like that. I know I have a strong network and am respected. But I'm German, not some perverted French guy in high heels and tight pants!"

James made a joke and Sandra laughed.

She is also of German descent.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan seemed to understand the relationship between the people present.

James found Sandra through his own connections.

Through Sandra's personal connections, he helped connect with Keanu Reeves.

Otherwise, if you contact Keanu Reeves through his agency...they will most likely just handle the matter in a businesslike manner.

Without 500 million US dollars, no deal!

On Lu Zhiyuan's side, the maximum he can offer is 300 million US dollars!
"Director Lu, before you came, James briefly told me about the content and setting of the movie 'Upgrade'."

"I have to say, this setting is very interesting."

"Furthermore, you were able to convince Mr. Steve Jobs from Apple to work together to promote this project. That's truly remarkable."

"I'm honored that you invited me to participate in this project. I'm personally very optimistic about this project."

Keanu Reeves first complimented Lu Zhiyuan.

He has always had great respect for such great directors of art films and is willing to work with such directors as Lu Zhiyuan.

He doesn't ask for much in terms of pay; $100 million is enough.

After all, the shooting period of this movie will not be too long, at most two months.

There is no need for overly dangerous action shots.

All the fighting is basically done indoors, and special effects can be synthesized in the later stage, so it is not difficult.

The requirements for actors' acting skills are not high.

It only tests the director's ability.

He believed that Lu Zhiyuan could handle this well.

For art films, the director must constantly add to the plot through the language of the camera... allowing a thousand audiences to have a thousand different understandings and produce artistic differences.

However, commercial films need to do some subtraction and it is best to brainwash the audience.

Let ten million viewers share the same idea!
Art films pursue diverse interpretations, while commercial films are best pursued with a unified experience!

As long as Lu Zhiyuan has this awareness, there will be no problem with the rhythm and content of this movie!

However, after saying a few nice words, Keanu Reeves changed his tone and looked at Lu Zhiyuan expectantly: "However, for this movie, I have a better suggestion... Would it be better if I could swap plot lines with the heroine?"

Good guy!
He wants to take over the magpie's nest!

Keanu Reeves is indeed very optimistic about this project.

He even wanted to change all the roles that Lu Zhiyuan designed for Reba into his own.

All this is because of the concept drawings that Lu Zhiyuan drew for Reba.

After James got these concept drawings, he originally wanted to show them off to show that director Lu Zhiyuan was serious and attached great importance to the project.

Increase the probability of Keanu Reeves joining.

And now...

Keanu Reeves is so handsome with these concept drawings!
He imagined that if he could turn into an AI robot... how cool it would be to kill people in a ritualistic way in the movies!

(End of this chapter)