Movie tycoon

Chapter 718 Charity Fund
It is said that Chen Xiaotang, Fatty and others watched the computer special effects model of "Superman" drawn by Lucas, and the magnificent scene was shocking.

So much so that by the time the clip was played, everyone hadn't recovered from the state of being shocked by such a spectacular scene.

After finally waking up, Fatty Wang's first words were: "This is not "Superman", it is simply "Star Wars"!"

"Yes, that's how it feels." Others agreed.

"The scene is too grand, the lens is too spectacular!"

Chen Xiaotang smiled, but the shock in his heart was no less than that of others. As a "comer", he had seen many more awesome computer animations, but the scene in front of him still made him feel very excited.Such animation effects are definitely world-class, even super-class.

"Okay, the animation effect is even better than I imagined." Chen Xiaotang was full of praise: "Now I don't have any problems with technical support and actors, how about we hold a symposium right away to talk about the follow-up shooting plan?"

Chen Xiaotang was gearing up, looking eager to try, he looked like an impulsive teenager.But it's not surprising, film is an art, and what art requires most is passion. When Chen Xiaotang felt that the most classic work in his life was no longer a dream, his excitement and desire can be imagined.

Chen Xiaotang's urgency suits the workaholic taste of Lucas the Bearded, and he immediately nodded in agreement.So after greeting the staff to deliver coffee and desserts, all the crew members sat down and began to listen to Chen Xiaotang explain his idea.

As for the fat Wang Jing, he was never a follower of the crowd, but at this moment he ran to harass the blonde beauty who was in charge of the projector.In his opinion, the other party's proud chest is obviously a provocation to his own color embryo.

The blond beauty's name is "Eva", she is not a handyman, but on the contrary, she is the closed female student of the bearded Lucas, and she was responsible for designing the animation just now.

After learning about this situation, the fat man, who has always been bold, did not shrink back. On the contrary, he wanted to challenge the difficulty.

It's a pity that the blond beauty Eva doesn't like him at all. Sweet talk and gags are useless.

Not to be bothered, Eva said: "If you have nothing to do, you can help empty the trash can, or clean the toilet. Please don't bother me here anymore, okay?"

The fat man was so irritated that he lost face. Thinking that Ah Tang even dated the queen Madonna, but he couldn't even hook up with a small researcher, it was so sad.

There was no other way, the fat man could only cough twice, put on a very professional attitude and said, "Miss Eva, what you said is wrong. But you are young and immature after all, probably it is difficult to avoid putting things in life Bring your emotions to work.” Fatty Wang Jing’s expression is very serious: “I’m different, I never confuse things in life with work. I’m here to discuss your animation with you. According to me From my personal point of view, your animation is excellent, but the details seem to be open to discussion.”

"What do you know?" Fatty Wang Jing's solemn expression already made Eva feel awkward, and the content and tone of his words made Eva feel very uncomfortable, so her tone was blunt: "Do you know what's going on in the animation?" ? Come and accuse me. Hmph!"

"I actually know a little bit about animation." Fatty Wang Jing said earnestly, "I used to have a film that was widely circulated in Hong Kong, and it was very popular. There were some animation scenes in it. Of course, it was the same as Miss Eva's The masterpieces are not the same and cannot be compared, but it also shows that I am not a very ignorant person."

"You also have works?" Eva couldn't help feeling strange when she heard this.

"Of course, I'm also a director. I haven't eaten pork, so haven't I seen a pig running? To put it bluntly, animation is a painting that can move. In theory, it is also a kind of directing. Of course, you may not understand these profound truths."

"What did you say? I don't understand?!" Eva felt that her IQ had been insulted, and she couldn't help feeling angry.

"As far as the matter is concerned, Ms. Eva, don't get angry." Fatty Wang Jing is still very serious: "I just want to explain that I still have the qualifications to comment on animation. For example, Miss Eva's work just now, I think Bai Biwei Flaw, it would be better if it can be corrected."

"I'm too lazy to talk to you, what's wrong with my animation?" It's not that Eva doesn't listen to other people's opinions, it's just that Fatty Wang Jing's attitude and tone are extremely awkward no matter how you look at it.

"For example, that tone is a bit too dark." Fatty Wang Jing was not moved by Eva's expression, and said his own opinion.

"So what? I want to make it darker." Eva angrily adjusted the overall tone to be darker.

"Hey, why can't you listen to any criticism? This is not the right attitude. And that castle is too dazzling, it should be darker." Fatty Wang Jing still put forward his opinion in a serious manner.

"I just want to make it more conspicuous." Eva brightened up the color of the castle again.

This kind of dialogue was going on, the more fat Wang Jing said something bad, the more Eva would strengthen it.Before you know it, the whole effect of the animation has changed a lot.But it is strange to say that the animation did not change beyond recognition, but showed a stronger and more beautiful effect.

Although Chen Xiaotang was carefully exchanging shooting experience with the bearded Lucas, and even put forward some ideas of his own in the follow-up shooting, based on his foresight ability, but out of concern for the fat man Wang Jing, he He has been paying attention to the movements of Fatty Wang Jing and Eva.After hearing what was going on, Chen Xiaotang also had no idea what kind of medicine was being sold in Fatty Wang Jing's gourd, but after finally seeing the modified animation effect, Chen Xiaotang finally realized it.

"The fat guy is getting more and more insidious, and he has learned how to play hard to get." Chen Xiaotang also admired the fat man Wang Jing.Fatty Wang Jing probably thought that Eva would not listen to his opinion, and might get worse, so he kept talking ironically. In this way, Eva's fierce reaction followed his meaning.Judging from the improvement of the overall picture effect, Fatty Wang Jing's opinion is not without purpose.

Chen Xiaotang naturally saw the effect, and had to admire Fatty Wang Jing's keen sense of art again.

You must know that Fatty Wang Jing has always given people the impression that he is a Hong Kong "shit, piss and fart" director.But in fact, Fatty is one of the few directors in the Hong Kong film industry who worships art films.

In his previous life, it was precisely because of his investment that many art films in Hong Kong were able to start shooting, such as "Night and Fog in Tin Shui Wai" directed by Xu Anhua.In addition, Fatty Wang admires the great director Wang Jiawei very much. He once said, "If I am the king of commercial films, then director Wong Kar-wai is the god of Hong Kong art films!" This shows how much he attaches importance to art films.

Perhaps Fatty Wang Jing has been indoctrinated by his old bean since he was a child that "movies that don't make money are bad movies" and "making movies is to entertain people, let them buy tickets to enter" and other ideas.Fatty's filming has always been aimed at market profit.But that's exactly what shuts him down in the art house...

What you can't get is always the best.

This is also a wise saying for Fatty, so he didn't get the title of director of art films, so he tried his best to pay attention to the genre of art films.For example, when Wang Jiawei's "Evil in the West" was released in Hong Kong, there were almost only a dozen audiences in one scene, and Wang Jing must be among the dozen or so audiences, and he watched three scenes in a row until he finished the movie. Contains pondering to understand.

It is precisely because of this reason that Fatty Wang Jing has a deep knowledge of film art, especially in art, and has his own unique insights.I often see impression works, such as painting, composition, and animation, etc., and I can see the fault at a glance.Now, after his comment, the quality of the animation is even higher, it is simply a work of art.

However, Eva didn't discover Fatty Wang Jing's conspiracy. Seeing the final scene, she couldn't help but pouted at Fatty Wang Jing and said, "Do you know my ignorance? I don't listen to you. Isn't this picture much more beautiful?"

"Yeah, it does look much better, Miss Eva is amazing." Fatty Wang Jing bowed his head to admit defeat, turned around and left...

"You are a sinister and vicious guy." Although the fat man Wang Jing seemed very depressed, Chen Xiaotang could see the joy in his heart at a glance, and couldn't help sending these words to him from the bottom of his heart.
And the bearded Lucas next to him watched this scene, stroked his beard, and didn't know what he was thinking.

For a long time, the bearded Lucas was very jealous of Chen Xiaotang and others interfering in the development of Industrial Light & Magic, because in his opinion, it was an outsider leading an expert, which would eventually bring down the company.Therefore, no matter how much Chen Xiaotang invested in Industrial Light & Magic, Lucas firmly held the real power of the company in his hands.

But now, not only is Chen Xiaotang's own ideas constantly emerging, each suggestion is more exciting than the last, and he even has a very unique view on the development of computer special effects in the future; Just by changing the color of the picture, you can tell that this person is also a master...

So, should Industrial Light and Magic actively move closer to Magic Shadow Entertainment? !

Someone is thinking.

.........

In the next few days, the shooting of "Superman: Man of Steel" went smoothly.The bearded Lucas of the two also became more talkative. During the cooperation with Chen Xiaotang, they gradually became good friends who talked about everything.

In their spare time while filming, the two also started drinking coffee together, gagging, and discussing the situation when the movie was released.

However, with the irresponsible reports of the "fake and shoddy" version of "Superman" by the entertainment media, Lucas as the director and Xiaotang Chen as the leading actor were very depressed.

How to turn the situation around and set things right is their biggest headache.

On this day, just after filming, the bearded Lucas approached Chen Xiaotang and asked, "I heard that you decided to release the record for the time being?"

Chen Xiaotang was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Lucas to care about music, "Yeah, the signs are not good, and it's easy to lose money when making records, so I'm thinking about holding a concert."

Chen Xiaotang was joking, saying that after getting along with Lucas for so long, he had already regarded him as a friend.

"Hehe, it's a coincidence to say so, maybe we can take this opportunity to hype up and bring our image back!"

"Oh, is there any good way?" Chen Xiaotang suddenly thought that since Lucas said so, he must have a way, and asked quickly.

"Do I need to remind you?" Lucas smiled: "Don't forget that besides being a big star in Hollywood, you are also the big boss of Sony and Fox, worth billions of dollars, definitely a super rich man. "

Chen Xiaotang didn't understand why the other party suddenly mentioned this, so he asked Lucas again: "You mean I donate this part of the money?"

"Of course not." Lucas shook his head: "Just donating money can only buy applause, so we can't just focus on such pediatric things as donations."

"Then what should we do?" Chen Xiaotang really couldn't figure it out, he was really not good at these things.

"Chen, have you heard of the Nobel Prize?" Lucas asked with a smile.

Just as Chen Xiaotang was about to give Lucas a middle finger, he suddenly realized the profound meaning of Lucas's question, and pondered: "You mean we also set up such a bonus?"

"Yes, just use your name, we set up a Lafite Fund." Lucas said: "Like the Nobel Prize, you spend part of the money to distribute the prize every year, which can reward international achievements in various industries. People with special achievements can also support all kinds of people in need. Anyway, the general meaning is to create a positive image of your new "Superman". Do you have any opinions?"

"Of course not." Chen Xiaotang replied frankly: "Money is earned and spent, and it is best to help those in need." This is definitely true. Today's Chen Xiaotang has no longer focused on how much he is worth. As for the development of their own company, the development of their own career, and their personal image in the outside world.

As an actor, at the beginning of filming, the purpose of filming is for the salary, but as the net worth is hundreds of times, the more money you earn, the goal will change to the pursuit of spirituality.

After agreeing, Chen Xiaotang thought of another question and immediately asked: "But this fund must be managed by someone, right? I can't do it myself. Firstly, I have no interest, and secondly, I am not good at it. Will you manage it?"

"Me?" Lucas frowned when he heard that, "I'm a big Hollywood director, how can I have so much free time to take care of your fund?"

"It was all proposed by you, you don't care, who cares?" Chen Xiaotang also frowned: "Isn't it too irresponsible for you to do this?"

"Let me correct your words." Lucas said with a smile: "First of all, I am just making a suggestion, and the decision is up to you; secondly, I am absolutely responsible. I can't manage it myself, but I have found it for you. Well managed people."

"Who? Say it!" Chen Xiaotang was too lazy to argue with Lucas.

"Hehe, I heard that you got very close to that Madonna recently!" the bearded Lucas said with a mean smile.

Good things don't go out, bad things pass thousands of miles.

Chen Xiaotang definitely underestimated the Hollywood paparazzi.

"Ahem, those are just rumors, you know the rumors, many of them are not true." Chen Xiaotang quickly explained.

"I understand this, you don't need to explain it so clearly... Men, who hasn't had this kind of thing? Besides, this is the United States, and it's very open to that kind of thing..."

Damn, it gets darker and darker!

"You don't want her to be my fund manager, do you?" Chen Xiaotang hurriedly changed the subject.

"Of course, in Hollywood, who doesn't know that Madonna is a master of financial management, especially in public welfare funds, she is a big expert." Then Lucas introduced some public welfare funds established by Madonna in detail.

Not to mention, Chen Xiaotang has been with Madonna for so long, never knowing that she has such an enthusiastic side for public welfare. Her public welfare undertakings involve anti-cancer organizations, aid for African children, and AIDS defense, etc., and I can't help secretly admiring her.

"Even so..." Chen Xiaotang frowned deeply: "Do you know how busy she is? And she has no reason to help me..."

"Do you still need a reason to help you?" Lucas' tone was very ambiguous, and his eyes looked at Chen Xiaotang with a half-smile.

Chen Xiaotang was almost speechless.

"Ahem, are there any other candidates?"

"No, she is the most suitable. First, she is well-known; second, she has rich experience; third, she has a good relationship with you." Lucas blinked, "It's a perfect match!"

Chen Xiaotang was speechless again.

Next, the two stopped arguing about who should manage the fund, but directly discussed how to do it.The tacit understanding between the two can be seen from this.

According to Lucas, the impact of this fund is of course the bigger the better.After discussing with him, Chen Xiaotang decided to publicize the establishment of this fund.In comparison, at the suggestion of the bearded Lucas, Chen Xiaotang planned to "transform" his original solo concert in North America into a charity performance, and then hold a party, which can be regarded as a celebration of the establishment of this fund.

In order to maximize the publicity of this fund, the charity performance is not just for Chen Xiaotang.After making this decision, Chen Xiaotang immediately sent invitations to the guys he knew.Of course, not everyone can come, but the meaning still needs to be passed on.

And his move undoubtedly attracted the attention of many media.

"Los Angeles Times"--
"The big star Lafite Chen is organizing a charity gala, the stars are gathered and the stars are shining!"

French "Liberty Times" ---
"Hollywood starts philanthropy again, Rafi Chen establishes a new fund!"

The British "Times" --
"From the number one Chinese superstar in Hollywood to a trend-setting charity ambassador, watch Lafi Chen's transformation!"

In addition, the upcoming charity concert by Chen Xiaotang in various parts of Asia gave entertainment a lot of coverage.After all, today's Chen Xiaotang is known as the "son of Asia". His every move is no longer his own behavior, but represents the whole of Asia!

(End of this chapter)