Dreams of the Fragrant River

Thirteen people, including Zhong Zhiwen and Wu Chenggang, went to the United States with Kang Jianfei. He brought his royal photography team and lighting team to the United States. [;Starting]

Although Kang Jianfei only supervised the production of one film a few months ago, he was not idle the rest of the time. He asked Zeng Bolin, who was in charge of distribution in the United States, to register a film company called Oriental Film Company. This company has no office and no employees, and it belongs to a leather bag company.

Kang Jianfei came to the United States to make a film this time, and the producer was Dongfang Film Company. The reason for this is that if you make a movie in the United States, it will be less troublesome if the producer is a local company in the United States.

And Kang Jianfei brought the photography and lighting team to the United States. First, his team used it smoothly, and second, the salary of Hong Kong employees was cheaper.

"Boss, this way!" Zeng Bolin waved and shouted at the airport exit.

Kang Jianfei walked over, nodded at Zeng Bolin, and greeted Tang Shuxuan beside him: "It's hard work, Sister Tang!"

"Anyway, I was bored at home, and I went out to make a movie just to pass the time," Tang Shuxuan said with a smile, "The filming location has been chosen for you. It hasn't snowed in New York yet this year, so the filming location was chosen in Western Massachusetts. "

"Thank you very much." Kang Jianfei shook hands with Tang Shuxuan, "Is the casting work okay? The most important thing is that kid, he must be quirky."

What Kang Jianfei wants to make is that the film cost only more than 10 million US dollars, but it ranks in the top 50 box office of Hollywood movies over the years. It is the most suitable for Kang Jianfei who wants to make money. And it was still more than 10 million US dollars in 1990. If it is now, Kang Jianfei's budget will not exceed 3 million US dollars.

Tang Shuxuan said with a smile: "I have selected three little boys according to your request. In the end, it is up to you to decide."

Kang Jianfei said: "I made an appointment to meet little Alan Ryder this afternoon. You inform the three children to come tomorrow, and you can choose the location."

While talking, he had already left the airport. Zeng Bolin called in several taxis, and Kang Jianfei and Tang Shuxuan were in the same taxi.

"All the candidate actors' materials are inside," Tang Shuxuan said, taking out a file bag. "I read the script you sent. It's a good family movie. It's the most suitable for Christmas. But it's only 30 days before Christmas, and it's too late for you to start the movie now."

Kang Jianfei said with a smile: "You have already done almost the preparatory work. Shooting a movie in more than 30 days is enough for me. What I need to do now is to convince 20th Century Fox to help distribute it."

Tang Shuxuan is the kind of female director who strives for perfection, and she does not agree with Kang Jianfei's practice of rushing to make movies. But she hasn't acted for a long time. Her hands were already itchy, so Kang Jianfei asked her to be the assistant director, and Tang Shuxuan agreed without much thought.

Kang Jianfei took out a pile of actor materials from the file bag, which were all second-rate Hollywood actors, not a single familiar star. But this is also good, the small actors are paid low, and because Kang Jianfei is a Chinese director, he will not negatively perform.

When everyone came to the hotel to stay, Kang Jianfei slept for two hours because of jet lag. After lunch, I took Zeng Bolin to 20th Century Fox to meet little Alan Ryder.

As the head of 20th Century Fox, it's not anyone who can see it, but Kang Jianfei has barely qualified for it.

"Sir. Mr. Ryder is meeting a guest, please wait a moment." Little Alan Ryder's secretary asked, "Do you want tea or coffee?"

"Whatever." Kang Jianfei sat down on the sofa.

After waiting for about 10 minutes, the secretary came over and said, "Two gentlemen, please come with me."

Kang Jianfei and Zeng Bolin followed the secretary, and within a few steps, they saw two Americans, a man and a woman. Came out of Alan Ryder Jr.'s office with his head down.

James Cameron?

How could Kang Jianfei not know the famous "King of the World"? But at the moment, Cameron's face is declining, but he doesn't have the domineering power of the king of the world.

Kang Jianfei passed by James Cameron, and soon stepped into the little Alan Ryder's office.

Compared with the last time, little Alan Ryder is a little older, but in good spirits. Seeing Kang Jian flying in, little Alan Ryder smiled heartily: "Kang, long time no see, I often hear from you."

"Oh, Hong Kong's news won't reach the United States." Kang Jianfei laughed.

Alan Ryder Jr. said: "It's news from Southeast Asia that it beat all the films of its time, including two 20th Century Fox films."

After listening to Zeng Bolin's translation, Kang Jianfei shrugged and said, "If this is a compliment, I am honored."

Little Alan Ryder said with a smile: "Of course it's a compliment, and I found it to be good, and I can try to release it on a small scale in the United States."

Kang Jianfei asked: "Isn't the distribution better?"

Little Alan Ryder shook his head and said, "I'm not optimistic about the box office in North America."

Kang Jianfei suddenly remembered Cameron who went out just now, and asked casually, "Is that Cameron who went out just now?"

Alan Ryder Jr. said: "It's him, and Anne Hurd of New World Pictures."

Kang Jianfei asked, "Cameron came to invest in 20th Century Fox?"

Little Alan Ryder laughed: "A movie where robots travel through time and space. The plot is very boring."

Three words suddenly appeared in Kang Jianfei's head and asked, "You refused?"

Little Alan Ryder said, "Of course I refused. If it wasn't for Anne Hurd, I wouldn't be too lazy to see him."

At this time, James Cameron was just a little director who had made a movie. There are countless such little directors in Hollywood, and he really was not qualified to meet little Alan Ryder.

Little Alan Ryder obviously missed out this time, but it's a good thing for Kang Jianfei, if he can invest in filming...

The two chatted a few more times. Little Alan Ryder said: "Kang, the release plan has basically been determined. It is scheduled for December 15th. I think this time it will get a good box office."

Kang Jianfei smiled and said, "Mr. Ryder, in fact, I came here this time because I have another matter to discuss with you."

"What's the matter?" asked little Alan Ryder.

"I'm going to make a Christmas movie, and I hope 20th Century Fox can help distribute it." Kang Jianfei briefly described the plot.

"This kind of family fun movie is not good. It may be a big hit at the box office, or it may be unpopular," Little Alan Ryder frowned. "Kang, did you bring the film?"

Kang Jianfei spread his hands and said, "Actually, I haven't started this movie yet."

"Oh, Shet," said Alan Ryder Jr. angrily, "are you kidding me? Christmas is a month away, and you're asking me to help you release an unreleased movie for Christmas!"

Kang Jianfei said with a smile: "I promise to finish filming within 15 days, and 10 days for post-production, and the publicity work can be carried out at the same time."

"Kang, I think you should see a psychiatrist," said Little Alan Ryder, lighting his cigar.

Kang Jianfei said with a serious expression: "Mr. Ryder, I am serious."

Little Alan Ryder shrugged and said, "I'm serious too."

"Okay then, goodbye." Kang Jianfei sighed.

Little Alan Ryder said, "No."

Kang Jianfei left little Alan Ryder's office and said to Zeng Bolin, "Go to that female secretary and get the contact information of the two people who went out earlier."

Zeng Bolin didn't understand what Kang Jianfei was going to do, but he faithfully carried out the order. A few minutes later, Zeng Bolin ran back with a note and said, "Boss, just get to that woman's phone number."

"Annie Hurd?" Kang Jianfei was not familiar with Hollywood. He didn't know that this woman would become James Cameron's second wife, much less that she was an excellent Hollywood producer in the future.

Going out to find a phone booth, Kang Jianfei asked Zeng Bolin to dial Anne Hurd's number, but no one answered after waiting for a long time. It was estimated that the other party had not returned home.

Kang Jianfei returned to the hotel and made more than ten consecutive calls, but someone finally answered. Kang Jianfei couldn't speak English, so he asked Zeng Bolin to explain before asking Anne Heard out.

More than ten minutes later, the two sides met in a coffee shop.

"Mr. Kang?" Anne Hurd asked uncertainly, looking at the two Asians walking towards her.

Kang Jianfei smiled and shook hands with Anne Hurd: "Hello, Miss Hurd."

Zeng Bolin immediately translated: "Miss Hurd, Kang Jianfei can't speak English, he is greeting you."

Anne Hurd looked down on Kang Jianfei more and more and asked, "You said on the phone that you want to invest?"

Kang Jianfei nodded and said: "Yes, I just met the two of you outside the office of little Alan Ryder, and I just asked casually and learned the story from Ryder's mouth. Personally, I am very interested in robot-themed movies. So there is an intention to invest.”

Anne Hurd had a bad impression of Kang Jianfei, but when she learned that Kang Jianfei could chat with little Alan Ryder, she immediately took it seriously and asked, "Are you familiar with Mr. Ryder?"

Kang Jianfei smiled and said, "At least no stranger to www.wuxiaspot.com~ Anne Hurd still doesn't believe Kang Jianfei, an Asian, and said, "The budget for this movie is at least $6 million. Are you sure Mr. Kang wants to invest? "

Kang Jianfei drank coffee and said, "I just said that I have investment intentions, and I will talk about it after reading the script."

"I brought the script." Anne Hurd took the script out of the bag.

Kang Jianfei flipped through it casually, and it was not much different from the first one in his memory. He closed the script and asked, "Can I talk to Mr. Cameron?"

"Just talk to me," said Anne Hurd. "I'm the producer of this movie."

Kang Jianfei felt something was wrong and asked, "Isn't the script written by Mr. Cameron?"

Anne Hurd nodded: "Yes, but he has already sold me the script."