Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

At noon, Shanhe met Bruckheimer in the hotel lobby.

He gave Shan He a big hug when he came up, and said jokingly in Shan He's ear: "Qiu, you didn't lose the battle between the magician and the female pirate last night, did you? You look so bad!"

"Fuck you!" Shanhe pushed the old gangster away, "Jerry, I won't bullshit you. You are urging me to come to Hollywood. What are your plans?"

Bruckheimer smiled and replied: "Dear Qiu, I told you just come. Look at today's newspaper. News about you and the female pirate is everywhere. Your coming to Hollywood is news. Your schedule is up to you." It’s decided, but you can’t miss the party I’m throwing for you in two days!”

Shanhe looked at Bruckheimer, who had a normal expression, and asked, "A normal party?"

"Of course!" Bruckheimer responded jokingly, "Qiu, do you want it to be abnormal? How about we change it to a bachelor's pool party!"

Shanhe heard this and gave Bruckheimer the middle finger!

Shanhe's actions made Bruckheimer laugh.

"Qiu, the director of "The Martian" is Ridley Scott. He liked the script very much as soon as he saw it. The male protagonist is played by Tom Hanks. This is his second time playing a lonely survivor. , since the filming started, the media has been very optimistic about "The Martian". Your arrival will make the movie more popular, and our situation is very good!"

"Jerry, what are Disney's box office expectations for "The Martian"?" Shan He asked as he walked.

Bruckheimer followed Shan He's footsteps and replied casually: "The North American box office is 200 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is 400 million U.S. dollars! But I think their expectations are a bit low. I have already seen the film, and it is very good. , I think the global box office will be much higher than Disney's expectations, "The Martian" has no shortage of appeal!"

Shanhe nodded and responded: "The box office of "The Martian" in China is expected to be very high. With the addition of the novel and the Chinese plot in the film, I feel it can reach at least 30 million U.S. dollars. The box office in Asian countries should be There is a possibility of an explosion!”

"Thirty million U.S. dollars? Can it be that much?" Bruckheimer turned around and looked at Shanhe in surprise, "The box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" in China didn't even reach five million U.S. dollars. China is developing too fast. Got it!"

"Jerry, the capital is currently undergoing major construction projects for the Olympic Games. You will be surprised next time you go to the capital. Many places have completely changed!" Shanhe responded with a smile.

"China is such a magical place!"

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The two walked to the hotel's Western restaurant. Hathaway and Yang Liu were already chatting and waiting for them at the table.

After a few people exchanged greetings, they sat down and started ordering.

After a while, several people started talking about the fierce competition in the Hollywood film market this year, with large-scale productions everywhere.

Bruckheimer sighed: "In the past two years, Hollywood has invested more and more in film production. In the past few years, US$100 million was considered a very large investment, but now US$100 million is nothing. Warner's "Superman Returns" is said to have invested It will exceed 350 million US dollars, and there are fewer and fewer original movies. I really can’t understand it!”

Hathaway also nodded in agreement: "This year's summer season is the most intense I have ever seen. There are too many big-budget movies, including "Star Episode III," "Kingdom of Heaven," "Batman Returns," and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." , "War of the Worlds" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are all large-scale productions with investments of hundreds of millions or even 200 million US dollars, and the fighting is so fierce!"

Shanhe also chimed in: "I heard that "Kingdom of Heaven" directed by Ridley Scott was a complete failure. What's going on?"

Bruckheimer replied: "Ridley Scott's director's cut was more than four hours long, and the final released version was only more than two hours long, with nearly half of it cut off. How can you watch the movie? Besides, nowadays epic movies It’s no longer popular in Hollywood, and he’s now pointing to The Martian to restore his reputation!”

Shanhe nodded. It turned out to be Xu Ke again. He was so good at making movies. With a film length of more than four hours, which cinema would be willing to schedule more movies for you!

Yang Liu also asked: "Mr. Bruckheimer, I heard that "The Martian" has many competitors, and the investment is larger than "The Martian". Is this true?"

Bruckheimer nodded: "The investment in "The Martian" is 80 million US dollars, which can barely squeeze into the big production. From September to November, there are many films with investment of more than 100 million US dollars, and "The Pink Panther" has already been released. , followed by "The Legend of Zorro", "Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire", "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "King Kong", the competition is not small, but in October it is estimated that no one will be the opponent of "The Martian" , I am very confident in Qiu’s luck!”

Shanhe glanced at Bruckheimer angrily, "Jerry, why do you only have one movie this year, "The Martian"? Are Disney Pictures planning to fire you?"

Bruckheimer grinned and replied in an awesome voice: "I was the only one who fired Disney, not Disney's fault for firing me. I don't want to get involved in Disney's internal fight this year, and I don't have a particularly favorite project. There is a movie called "The Martian." "Just lay the groundwork. It's getting harder and harder to make original movies now. I guess it will be even harder in the future. Qiu, it's up to you!"

Shanhe twisted his mouth when he heard this. Bruckheimer's judgment was still very accurate. When Marvel's superhero movie comes out in two years, it will be more difficult for Hollywood to make original movies.

Superheroes will occupy a large amount of film resources, and the popularity of super IP will bring huge profits to Hollywood movies, and will also lead Hollywood movies to develop in an abnormal direction.

"Jerry, don't act pitiful to me. You have quite a few sequels on your hands, such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, the "National Treasure" series, and the "Jedi Men" series. These alone are enough to keep you busy. Your ranking on the Hollywood power list will never drop!"

"Qiu, it seems you really understand me!" Bruckheimer put a piece of steak into his mouth and asked Hathaway while chewing, "Annie, after filming the second part of "Pirates of the Caribbean" next year, are you ready? Are you interested in joining the filming of "National Treasure 2"?"

Anne Hathaway was stunned when she heard this, and then replied with a smile: "Mr. Bruckheimer, I have already accepted the film contract of "Being Jane Austen", I'm afraid there will be no schedule!"

Bruckheimer looked at Hathaway and responded with a smile: "Annie, do you want to win the Oscar? Then you have to let Qiu give you some luck. An Oscar-winning actress needs more than just acting skills!"

Yang Liu looked at Bruckheimer who was smiling mysteriously and asked: "Does Hollywood also talk about qualifications? Anne's qualifications are not low either!"

Shan He looked at Bruckheimer, who didn't reply, and explained to Yang Liu: "Jerry means that he needs someone to push him from behind. He and Harvey Weinstein are two of the more famous old gangsters!"

"I am different from Harvey Weinstein, Qiu, how can you put me and that scum together!"

"Really? I thought you were all the same!"

"We are so different, we are not from the same place! Qiu, I have to have a good chat with you!"

"Okay, I was wrong!"

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After having lunch with Bruckheimer, when he returned to the hotel room, Yang Liu handed Shanhe his itinerary in Country M.

"Boss, Scholar Publishing House has only arranged two book signings for you, one in New York and one in Los Angeles. Disney has not arranged a specific itinerary for you. After attending the premiere, you should meet with the film's creative team Participating in one or two TV interviews, probably talk shows and the like, it’s a very easy schedule for a week!”

Shanhe took the itinerary, browsed it casually, and joked with a smile: "How much people in Country M love watching talk shows. I have been to Country M several times, and I have never seen any other programs except talk shows!"

"You are not suitable for other shows!" Yang Liu responded, "I found out today that the most popular variety show in country M is "The Apprentice". It is a competitive reality show that a group of people complete for money. There are all kinds of weird business activities, the people of M country have really special tastes!"

After listening to this, Shanhe nodded in agreement: "It seems that talk shows are suitable for me. I don't need any preparation. I just go on stage and say a few words and it's done. Shows like "The Apprentice" are too troublesome!"

"The outdoor variety shows in M ​​country all seem to have high bonuses. I watched them last night. "Survivor", "Go Forward", and "Hell's Kitchen" are all a group of people who are constantly competing for elimination, and scheming for the final bonus. , People from country M actually like these!" Yang Liu shook his head and sighed.

Shan He looked at Yang Liu and responded: "Western culture advocates competition and the law of the jungle. This is not surprising!"

After staying in the hotel with Hathaway for two days without shame, Shanhe started his trip in country M.

The premiere of "The Martian" is on October 10, and Scholar Publishing House started selling the English version of "The Martian" at the end of September.

Shanhe's first on-site book signing in M ​​country is scheduled to be at Vroman's Bookstore, the oldest independent bookstore in California.

Different from on-site autograph sales in China, the bookstores in M ​​country are not as large as the Xinhua Bookstore in China. The bookstores in M ​​country are basically small and well-categorized, and there are not many comprehensive bookstores.

Vroman's Bookstore, the largest and oldest bookstore in California, only has less than 1,000 square meters.

Shanhe's autograph booth is very simple, with a background poster and a special desk in the lobby of the bookstore facing the door.

At the beginning, Shanhe was still a little worried about his first overseas on-site book signing event. Country M was not domestic, and he was really unsure about how many book fans would come to support him.

With the opening of the bookstore, Shanhe is reassured by the constant flow of book lovers!

During the six years of book sales in Country M, Shanhe has accumulated many book fans, among which "Parasite" has had the greatest impact.

All kinds of book fans came after hearing the news, and yellow and black people accounted for the majority. The appearance of Shanhe even caused a burst of cheers.

"Qiu, you are a friend of black people, you are on the same side as us!"

"Shanhe, we are Chinese students studying abroad! It's great to see you in Country M!"

"Magician! "The Martian" is so imaginatively written, I will go to the cinema to support you!"

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Shanhe waved to the book fans of all skin colors who were queuing up, and began to smile, sign autographs and thank the book fans of all skin colors.

More than an hour later, more than a dozen discordant elements came into the bookstore, and Blake came with more than a dozen of his subordinates to support Shanhe!

Most of the righteous people are dog-slaughters!

The black gang leader, who had been with Shanhe for more than half a month, had never forgotten Shanhe.

As soon as he entered the bookstore, he walked up to Shanhe and bumped fists with Shanhe, "Qiu, I'm here to buy a hundred books! You just need to sign two copies, for Maggie and Huck!"

Shan He was surprised and gave Blake a hug across the table, "Hi! Blake, how are you doing lately? How are Maggie and Huck?"

"They have all grown up. Didn't York tell you? Fuck, York has now become an upper class man. He found a white girlfriend and moved out. He is really a scum among black people!" Black replied cursingly.

"Haha..." Shanhe was amused by Blake, "Blake, I will go home to see Maggie and Huck in a few days. I have prepared gifts for them!"

"Then I have to tell them right away that you are a big shot now, and they will be shocked!" Blake looked at the confused book fans behind him, "Am I in your way, Qiu, I'm going to buy books, you come home and we'll talk!"

"OK!"

Blake's men carried the books as if they were robbing them and walked out. After Blake paid the bill, he waved to Shanhe, "I'm leaving. Give me or that black scum a call before you come home!"

"OK!"

Fans of the book were very curious about the relationship between Shanhe and Blake, and asked after Blake left.

When they heard that Blake was the prototype in "Parasite", they all lamented. The black fans among the book fans' sense of mountains and rivers reached a new level after seeing it!

The book signing event lasted the whole morning. The book fans in M ​​country were not as enthusiastic as those in China and Neon, and Shanhe did not extend the time.

At noon, Shanhe concluded its first overseas signing event.

After saying hello to a few Chinese students who were still in the bookstore, Shanhe left the bookstore.

That night, he took Hathaway to a party held for him by Bruckheimer.

Most of the parties held by people in Country M are just for a reason, to invite a group of people to have a lively party. It is the most common social method in Country M.

The event held by Bruckheimer for Shanhe was no exception. The attendees were all figures in the film industry, well-known directors, Hollywood stars, or some social celebrities.

For Shan He, this was a typical boring gathering of upper-class celebrities complimenting each other.

Bruckheimer took Shan He and introduced him to various Hollywood celebrities, including "The Martian" director Ridley Scott and actor Tom Hanks.

After Shanhe and the two exchanged greetings, they talked about the filming process of "The Martian" and various thoughts.

"Qiu, I have read both your novels and scripts. I like your Chinese version better. The image of Chinese farmers is much more attractive and meaningful than Mark in the movie. It's a pity that this is in Hollywood. !" Ridley said with a smile to Shan He.

Shanhe raised the wine glass in his hand and raised it to Ridley, "Thank you for your recognition, but I am really looking forward to Tom's appearance in the movie. I am very curious about the interpretation of two different Robinson-like characters!"

Tom Hanks responded with a smile: "Robinson on Mars is more passionate than the one on Earth. I like Mark's optimism and tenacity very much. During the filming process, I felt very comfortable acting and felt very good. I believe this The character will not let you down!”

Ripley also agreed: "The filming process went very smoothly. The actual location of "The Martian" was in the Wadi Rum Desert in southern Jordan. The environment was harsh. I was originally worried that there would be various accidents, but It went surprisingly smoothly, the live-action shooting took less than fifty days, and Tom’s performance was outstanding!”

"You two are both Hollywood celebrities. It's 90% successful to have you join "The Martian". The remaining 10% is left to God to decide!" Shanhe teased with a smile. road.

Bruckheimer interjected: "Qiu, with you, God is more reliable than any of us!"

Ha ha…

Kate Beckinsale, the heroine of "The Martian", also joined in at this time.

"Mr. Bruckheimer, what are you talking about, smiling so happily?"

Shanhe turned to look at this British rose. There is no shortage of beauties in Hollywood.

Kate Beckinsale, who is in her thirties, is at her most charming as an actress. She is dressed in a black evening dress, which makes her even more charming!

Shanhe was particularly impressed by her starring role in "Underworld". Dressed in a tight black leather jacket, she looked heroic and sexy!

"Kate, this is Qiu, no need for me to introduce you!" Bruckheimer introduced to Shanhe with a smile, "This is Kate Beckinsale, the heroine in "The Martian"."

"Hello Qiu, it's my honor to star in your play!" Kate Beckinsale extended her hand to greet Shanhe.

Shanhe shook Beckinsale's hand and said, "Hello, Miss Kate, I really like your performance in "Underworld". You have many fans in China. You are more touching in real life than in the movie. It is at the party tonight." One of the most beautiful views!”

"Really?" Kate Beckinsale covered her mouth and chuckled, "I only have one "Pearl Harbor" released in China, and the reputation of "Pearl Harbor" is not very good!"

"The box office of "Pearl Harbor" in China is not low. You don't necessarily have to go to the cinema to watch the movie. There is something called a pirated disc. Although it doesn't pay the copyright fee, it also gives you free promotion!" Shanhe joked .

"That's right! If you say that, I have to thank these pirates!"

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A few people were laughing and talking about various interesting things in the film industry. At this time, Hathaway also got rid of the entertainment, came to Shanhe and held Shanhe's hand.

Shan He looked at the two Hollywood actresses chatting with each other without telling the truth, and complained in his heart. There is always a lack of duplicity between beautiful women!

A few minutes later, Hathaway left the "Mars" chat group.

Bruckheimer's party was very lively, and all the famous figures in the Hollywood film industry were present.

The party made headlines in entertainment media the next day.

Pictures of Shan He holding Hathaway on his arm can be seen everywhere on the streets of Los Angeles.

This rare East-West transnational couple has once again become the focus of the masses.

"The Martian is about to be released. Will the Far East magician and his girlfriend celebrate victory?"

"How far can the most puzzling couple, the treasure of country M and the genius of China, go?"

"Bruckheimer welcomed his partner with a high profile, and Disney Pictures' stock prices continued to rebound..."

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Shanhe contributed the last channel for "The Martian"!