America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM

Chapter 198 197. Highlight a youth

"Can you please help me and invite Michael Jackson to sing a song at the Spring Festival Gala?"

Eric was stunned for a moment when he heard Chen Ou's request.

This idea has never occurred to him.

Although I never participated in the Spring Festival Gala in my previous life, it is a must-see.

Even though the censorship became more and more strict later, language programs were scattered all over the place, except making dumplings, making dumplings, and the screen was full of preaching.

However, language programs are good, and music and dance programs are generally good, and international big names such as Sophie Marceau and Celine Dion have also appeared.

But that was ten years later. It’s only 2003, and I don’t remember any real international superstars attending the Spring Festival Gala.

Ordinary foreigners are not counted. For example, people like Dashan and Carlo who have lived in China for many years, speak thief in Chinese, and can go on stage to talk cross talk are already considered half-Chinese.

"Are you trying to set a precedent for Maikou? The starting point is a bit too high." Eric thought to himself.

The program was still conducted in an interview-oriented format. When soliciting opinions, Eric refused to hold it in the auditorium.

Beijing Film University, there is a film exchange meeting held here today, organized by CCTV6, attended by Eric, Zhang Yimou, Lou Ye, and a representative of the fifth and sixth generation directors each attended.

After struggling for several hours, Eric felt a little tired even though he was young and strong, so he lay down on the bed and took an early rest.

Gadot went to participate in an interview with Sina.com, and after that, she will participate in a program on Phoenix TV.

Although CCTV6 carries the CCTV logo, it is not actually under the control of CCTV. It is a channel directly under the Optoelectronics Bureau, which is even more difficult to mess with than CCTV.

"Eric, do you know the Four Heavenly Kings?"

"But in fact, China has not never seen international singers. A few months ago, the Irish National Dance Troupe performed "Riverdance" at the Great Hall of the People. It performed eight times in a row and the venues were full."

"Nicolas Cage is very good. He is very famous in China and has a wide audience among young and middle-aged people. It would be even better if it were Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Schwarzenegger."

Seeing that he didn't speak, Chen Ou added: "Eric, I also know that Michael Jackson is too famous, so it may be difficult to invite him."

"From the 90s to now, the popularity of pirated audio tapes has made many foreign stars extremely famous in China."

Today's host is Tu Jingwei, who just joined CCTV6 this year and is currently the host of "China Film Report".

Watching Chen Ou get into the car and leave, Zhou Xiaopeng thought thoughtfully: "It's an interesting move to invite foreign stars to the Spring Festival Gala."

"Further back, Yanni has also come to the Forbidden City to hold concerts, and there are many rock bands. In fact, the music atmosphere in China is still very strong, and there are many Jackson fans."

He was just reminiscing about the past. He didn't expect Chen Ou to say so much about Baraba, so he hurriedly blocked the other person's mouth.

Looking at Tu Jingwei, who has a youthful face and a little rustic dress, and then thinking about her in later generations, it is like the development of the times is best displayed in a person.

Students from several major universities, elite lawyers from various firms, white-collar workers working in large companies, bank employees, hospital doctors and nurses, flight attendants and flight attendants, and teachers who teach and educate people.
Regardless of whether it is real or fake, at least you look professional enough in business attire.

If he wakes her up, she will inevitably be entangled with him. With Gadot's special physique, she won't be able to come for the first time in more than half an hour.

There are also various ways to play, including regular, special and extreme. There are many people who like letter circles, both active and passive.

"Of course, it doesn't have to be Jackson, other celebrities can do it, even non-singers and movie stars."

Chen Ou nodded: "Then you continue to play. Next time I have a chance, I will be the host."

Han Sanping smelled of alcohol and his face was flushed. He had drunk the most just now, at least a pound, maybe almost a pound and a half.

He had just been taken to a private club by Lao Han and experienced a luxurious experience.

Old Han patted his chest hard with blurry eyes: "Don't worry, Director Chen, I will definitely overfulfill the work you asked me to do. Even if you don't tell me, I will still overfulfill it. I still owe my brother a favor."

"Anyway, don't worry. I will talk to Maikou when I get back. Just wait for my good news."

It’s okay to play the role of a star. It’s difficult for most people, but it’s not a problem for Lao Han.

"In 2001, Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras, the world's three greatest tenors, held a concert together in the Forbidden City."

"Besides, there are 13 billion people in China. What a huge market that is. I think McQueen also hopes that more people will hear his music. There is no artist who doesn't want to be recognized by more people."

"Director Chen, since you have made a request, I will definitely help you do it no matter how difficult it is. Friends are meant to help each other."

As for whether it will be exposed and cause bad public opinion.

Late at night, when Gadot returned to the hotel, she was already asleep. Eric walked in quietly, just in time not to wake her up.

"You are a big boss in Hollywood. As long as you say a word, it is not a matter of minutes to invite an actor. If you don't perform a show, you just want to say New Year and say a few auspicious words."

Just kidding? Don’t want to take care of your job?

You can choose from all ages, and you can find whatever you want from all walks of life, from teenagers to decades, there is no upper limit.

"Stop Four Heavenly Kings, get in the car quickly, let's go to the next show."

Eric thought to himself, of course I know. Teacher Zhao Lirong said that the first king is King Li Tianwang of Tota.

Chen Ou suddenly smiled. Both of them drank a lot of wine. He held Eric's arm and shook it vigorously.

"Even though they have never been here once, in the minds of many people, their status is not inferior to that of the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong and Taiwan."

Some people have special tastes. Otherwise, why would there be learning materials on the fifty-sixty-year-old road or the sixty-year-old road in my childhood?

"This is a good saying. Friends are meant to help each other, so we are willing to do business and deal with good friends like you."

"Old Han, I do have something else to do. I have a task for you. You must entertain Eric well. If he is not satisfied, I will ask you!"

Big stars who value privacy will definitely not come to such a club. Third- and fourth-tier small stars are casual, and there are many people who are rushing to curry favor with the top.

We are just a movie promoter, not a report or a premiere. Why should we be so serious? The more relaxed the atmosphere, the better.

In the end, the environment at the scene was a group of college students who like movies gathered together. The four of them were sitting in the middle, very close to each other. It was like everyone was chatting together.

In fact, if the weather is not too cold, it is best to move the event to an outdoor lawn or pavilion.

Eric looked around and found a lot of familiar people. Zhu Yawen, Luo Jin, Jiang Yiyan, Huang Shengyi, Jia Nailiang, etc. were all sitting around.

There are two words written on these people's faces - youthful!
There is also a very eye-catching person in the crowd, Huang Bo, a noble lady from Qingdao and a gentleman with high emotional intelligence. His face is really incompatible with the surroundings.

The time was almost up and Tu Jingwei was about to start the show when he saw another girl running over from a distance and hurriedly joined the crowd of onlookers.

Seeing Liu Yifei, Eric felt a little strange. At this time, she should be filming the power of evil in the United States. Why did she come back? Liu Yifei calmed her heaving chest and smiled at him.

Next to him, several female students who didn't know the truth immediately cursed in their hearts a slut for seducing the young foreign director as soon as he arrived.

How old are you? She has no body shape, and her upper body is as flat as an airport.

Isn't it just that we are lucky enough to be supported by others and the drama we perform becomes popular? If we also have a sponsor father, we will definitely be stronger than you!

At the beginning of the event, Tu Jingwei made an opening statement and then brought the topic to Transformers.

"Director Cooper, although I am not a director, I have always had a question in my heart: How on earth did you make such a special effects blockbuster in one year?"

"The time is too short. According to my understanding, it is normal for a blockbuster to be filmed for two years."

Many students in the directing department immediately set their sights on Eric. He was younger than them, but had already achieved terrible achievements. Compared with the facts before them, it really seemed like a fantasy.

Eric laughed: "I think it's mainly because of the large number of people. Not counting extras, MGM used more than 500 professionals."

"Normally, three teams shoot at the same time. I lead one, the assistant director leads one, and the director's assistant leads one to shoot exteriors."

"Can the director's assistant also lead the team?" Tu Jingwei was a little surprised.

"Of course you can. The premise is that I have prepared a detailed shot-by-shot script. It is strictly required to shoot this way. I heard that Director Zhang also likes to use this method."

Zhang Yimou picked up the microphone: "I will also draw more detailed shots, but shooting in groups can be done. I will definitely control the scenes constantly."

"To be honest, I don't have the courage to let other people go like Director Cooper. What I shot is not suitable and I have to reshoot it, which is a waste of time."

Lou Ye smiled: "I can't even handle it. Not to mention a crew of five hundred people, fifty people is a lot. It's actually difficult to control more people."

"So I think the key is that Director Cooper is also a producer and the boss of MGM. No one dares to disobey his orders, so the crew can operate efficiently."

"Director Zhang and I can't do it. We are not big bosses!"

Hahahaha
Tu Jingwei and the surrounding students suddenly laughed.

"What Director Lou Ye said makes sense. This is indeed my advantage. It is different from China's director-centered system. Hollywood has a producer-centered system."

"Are there big differences between the two systems?" Tu Jingwei asked.

"It's really big, especially in commercial films, the producer-centered system is better than the director-centered system, but in literary and artistic films, the director-centered system can often produce better results."

"I remember that "Purple Butterfly" directed by Lou Ye was shortlisted for the Palme d'Or in Cannes this year. He must have experienced it."

Lou Ye nodded slightly: "Actually, the position of a producer is to be responsible for selecting scripts, finding funds, forming a team, and selling films. They are responsible for the film creation before and after."

"The development of our domestic film market is not mature enough. There is currently no such position because the demand for professional knowledge is too high."

"We have an alternative position called supervisor, but to be honest, the supervisor often becomes the director's supervisor." Lou Ye laughed at himself when he said this.

Zhang Yimou's feeling about this is even deeper: "Now that I have looked at universities all over the country, none of them offer a major in filmmaking. The requirements are indeed too high."

"Personally, I am definitely more comfortable with the director-centered system. After all, I come from the era of big studios."

"But for the development of the entire film industry, the producer-centered system is actually a better solution. Only with more commercial films can we make the market bigger."

"A bigger market can attract more practitioners, thus giving art films more ground for survival."

The three of them followed Tu Jingwei's topics and talked about movies, the market, and creation. The collision of views deeply broadened the horizons of the students present.

Only then did some people realize that the content in books and classes was too shallow and rigid after all, and it was more practical and interesting to listen to what these great directors said.

Soon after more than half an hour passed, Tu Jingwei signaled to the students present that they could ask questions, and many people immediately raised their hands.

Several teachers couldn't help but roll their eyes. I don't see you being so active in class.

But that's right, the entertainment industry must know how to fight for it. If a question is remembered by the director, the opportunity will come.

Eric pointed at Huang Bo: "You can ask, but classmate, are you really a student here? Why do you look like a fake?"

Hahahaha
Huang Bo is also cheerful. Anyway, he is often teased, and the atmosphere of the show is very harmonious. This is obviously a little joke.

He suddenly changed the question temporarily: "Director Cooper, do you think there is hope for me to appear on the big screen in the future? Playing a leading role?"

Luo Jin, Jia Nailiang, Jiang Yiyan and others were immediately speechless. They thought, just because of your appearance, can you still be on the big screen? Toad wants to eat!
Eric naturally knew Huang Bo's future achievements: "Classmate, what is your name?"

"Huang Bo."

"OK, then let me ask you, why do you think you won't appear on the big screen?"

"Because I wasn't good-looking, I took the exam for several years and finally chose broadcasting. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get into Beijing Film Academy."

Eric shook his finger: "Don't think so. Appearance is not the entire criterion for measuring an actor. Although it was only for a short time, I saw something unique from you."

"what?"

Tu Jingwei asked curiously, but she saw nothing but ugliness.

"As an optimistic, confident, and brave person, you can smile when you face ridicule and ridicule. This is a great advantage."

"And you have not given up after taking the exam for several years, which shows that you have ideals and are an optimistic, confident and ideal person. You have surpassed many people."

"Movies need handsome guys and beautiful girls, but not everyone needs to be handsome guys and beautiful girls."

Eric's words made Huang Bo feel like there was heat in his body rushing into his eyes, giving him a sour feeling.

"Thank you, thank you director."

"Well, remember one thing, beautiful skins are all the same, but interesting souls are unique."

"Well said!" Lou Ye applauded immediately.

"Classmate Huang Bo, if you want to open up the situation, I suggest you try comedy. Do you know Eastern MGM?"

"I know!" Huang Bo nodded.

"Recently, MGM Eastern is planning to open a movie. I think you are suitable for one of the roles. Do you want to try it?"

Damn it! ! ! ! ! ! !

(End of this chapter)