You made me a superstar

Chapter 343 Are these people out of their minds?
Life is mostly for fame, wealth and beautiful women.

Artists are naturally not exempt.

When he was young, John Williams followed his parents to witness the symphony work "The Last Supper" by the world-renowned musician Richard in Vienna by chance.

He saw the majestic and sacred National Opera House filled with the golden sunset, and the expensive crystal chandeliers were shining and holy against the backdrop of the setting sun. Countless audiences were like believers, allowing the baton to wave, and the epic-level Fascinated by the majestic movement...

As a young man, he was deeply shocked.

The performance ended with thunderous applause.

He heard his father tearfully staring at the stage like a honored witness.

He only felt that there was a hot blood in his chest that was boiling as if it was about to spurt out of his throat.

"This is the last work of Master Richard, and history will definitely remember him!"

His father muttered to himself and left such a sentence.

Then...

He saw Master Richard bowing to everyone, and gradually receding under the golden light, while the audience on the field did not leave for a long time.

Some people murmured incomprehensible voices like their father, some looked at the stage with sad expressions, and some were full of reluctance amidst low cheers.

The scene is like a dream.

He naturally didn't know what this performance meant.

But when he went back to class, he saw that he had never had any beliefs. The music teacher with a cold expression did not teach them music as usual, but put his hands together as if praying for something, and asked him to pray along with him.

After praying, he told a story to John William Puss. The protagonist of the story is a master who is about to go away. Before the story was finished, the music teacher received the news and left the music room covering his face.

The next day, newspapers, news...

Countless people are scrambling to mourn the lost music master with deep voices.

He was one of the witnesses, and he felt an unprecedented respect and seriousness, as if another chapter of history had been written.

He began to look forward to, began to desire.

He hopes that he can become the person who will be remembered and mourned by people a hundred years later, and will be brilliant and brilliant in the chapters of history.

The later John Williams naturally also took this path...

However, this road has always been difficult. Step by step, he has created many popular works, which have caused waves of trends, and he is vaguely called a "master".

But when he is really proficient in this line of work, he really understands that "classic" and "trend" are completely two concepts.

His works are well-known, but none of his works can be compared to "The Last Supper", and there is even a big gap with the real music masters of this era.

It is impossible for such a work to enter the sacred palace of Vienna grandly, and even if it does, it is impossible to be remembered by the world.

In these years, he really worked hard to create and read the manuscripts of countless masters.

Complete, incomplete, ancient, modern...

He will watch.

These manuscripts are indeed somewhat instructive.

In the dark, there seems to be a guiding force that makes his works more and more popular.

however!
It seems he can only stop there.

The distance from the master seems to be very close, a few melody, a few notes will arrive, but it seems extremely far away, like a desperately crossing, but unable to cross the gap.

However, God will always have mercy on those who strive to pursue art.

He heard passages of very inspiring melodies, especially "The Last of the Mohicans" and "Coming Home" and "The Sound of Silence"...

"Mr. Zhou Yang, do you have any inspiration today?"

"No……"

"Mr. Zhou Yang, have you thought about how to fill it up today? I'll play another section, listen, do you think it's appropriate to fill it up like this?"

"No, it doesn't feel right..."

"Mr. Zhou Yang...do you have any inspiration today?"

"Uh, not yet..."

"Then do you have any other melodies in your head?"

"It seems to be there, but recently I can't think of it..."

"Shall we talk about music again?"

"Ok."

John Williams thought why an ordinary director would suddenly compose such a powerful melody and tune!
This in itself is illogical.

He also thought about why this person is from Huaxia, and he is a Chinese director who is too young...

This is even more illogical.

He complains, regrets, envies.

Jealousy of why God is so unfair. He obviously gave him the gift of works, but he didn't give him the complete version, but it was incomplete...

John Williams seemed to open a door.

The door is full of gold, but he can't dig it, he can only watch and worry!
Sometimes I even feel jealous why God didn't gift him John Williams, obviously he is the most musical and pious person.

But the reality itself is cruel.

May.

summer solstice.

John Williams asked Zhou Yang various questions almost every day.

however……

The reply I got was very disappointing.

Zhou Yang seemed to be unable to remember.

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The crew of "Infernal Affairs" has already set up.

Site selection points have also been placed in Zhou Yang's office one after another.

The first scene is just after arriving at Wanfo Mountain in Paitou Village, Shatian District, which is the temple where Han Chen shouted in front of everyone in the beginning of the film, "One will succeed and ten thousand bones will die".

The actor who played Han Chen was named Zeng Jiabao, a well-known big brother actor in Hong Kong Island, known as one of the uncrowned best actors, and he was familiar with the king of heaven Liu Hua and others.

The actor playing Huang Zhicheng originally planned to invite Wang Qiusheng, but Zhou Yang looked at his resume and felt that this guy had inexplicable remarks about Hong Kong*, so even if someone specifically recommended him, Zhou Yang refused. Yang himself doesn't catch a cold, and joined the crew of "Night Walker" early on.

"Infernal Affairs" is not as rich and powerful as "Nightwalker".

"Night Walker" is indeed generous.

Not only did they spend a lot of money to hire a large number of actors in Hong Kong Island, but they even bought out many media outlets. Every day when you open your eyes, you can see some mainstream media raving about "Nightwalker". Hit Southeast Asia, hang Hollywood cross-age movies.

By comparison...

"Infernal Affairs" is actually very inferior. Not only does it not have any shadow of a blockbuster, it is even quite shabby.

Although the lineup is good, it is far from as strong as "Nightwalker", and when the investment project came out, it once disappointed the media.

With a budget of 500 million, even the salary of a slightly more important actor in "Night Walker" is not as good.

Is this a f*cking movie that is aimed at "Nightwalker"?

What are you kidding?

The remuneration of the actors of "Infernal Affairs" is divided according to the film except for some basic expenses.

Some people specifically calculated that the box office of the whole movie "Infernal Affairs" should be at least [-] million, so that these actors can get a generous salary. Otherwise, Liu Tianwang alone would suffer from scalp numbness.

However, sometimes things are just that weird.

Liu Tianwang not only didn't care, he was happy all day long when he appeared on the set, and even tried every means to discuss with Zhou Yang, hoping to invest some money out of his own pocket.

Not only Liu Tianwang is like this, even the actors who joined in the follow-up have expressed their desire to bring money into the group one after another.

And there are countless nepotism in it.

"Mr. Zhou, Wangduobao Beverage hopes to get a title advertisement for our movie, just give them a close-up shot of drinking..."

"Mr. Zhou, the owner of Haiyanglao's franchised hot pot restaurant just discussed with us. They are willing to invest 1000 million in advertising fees, as long as they can highlight the deliciousness of their hot pot and give a few close-up shots of their signs..."

"Also, Mr. Zhou, just now Liu Tianwang meant that he has a business friend who loves movies and admires you very much. He hopes to make friends with you..."

"..."

in the office.

Xu Mei took a document and came to Zhou Yang very solemnly.

"Infernal Affairs" will be officially filmed in two days.

Zhou Yang was writing filming drafts, composing music, and communicating with the crew. He would also spend a little time at night learning all kinds of vocal music, so busy that even Xu Mei felt shocking, fearing that Zhou Yang would die suddenly on the spot.

Fortunately, Mr. Zhou finally gave up the leading role in "The Youth I Chased Together" because he was too busy. Otherwise, Mr. Zhou might have a schizophrenia!
Under such high-intensity work, as Zhou Yang's agent and assistant, she should have shared more work instead of increasing her workload.

however……

She had to come over.

Don't look at "Night Walker" who wantonly scattered coins in Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China and was fired into the sky. In contrast, "Infernal Affairs" has no publicity at all, and even the so-called opening ceremony is not planned...

But the capitals are so fanatical that they almost go crazy!

Polaroid mobile phone marketing is too successful!
"Das Kapital" mentioned: If there is 50% profit, capital will take risks; if there is 100% profit, it will dare to trample on all human laws; if there is 300% profit, it will dare to commit any crime!

The jealous capital wanted Zhou Yang to use various channels to give them a big marketing advertisement for their products in the form of a movie...

"Forget it, you tell them that what we want to do is to make good movies... Don't consider other things for the time being, we are not short of money, it is impossible to deliberately do some marketing."

do not know why.

After staying with John Williams for a long time, Zhou Yang seemed to be a little more paranoid about his works, and even got a little hypocritical for some reason.

"Really refuse? Then Liu Tianwang wants to pursue some investment..."

"Forget it, let them add more, but I really can't figure out what people like Liu Tianwang are thinking. Even if they bring money into the group, we won't increase his percentage by much. This is too much money and there is no room for it. flowers?"

Zhou Yang was puzzled.

I can't even figure out what Liu Tianwang and his gang are thinking.

Could it be that the brain is broken?
..............................

There are a lot of things in this world that are really bullshit.

For example, film investment...

"Infernal Affairs" is full of 500 million investment, which is the sky, and Zhou Yang never thought about investing more money.

a few hours later.

Xu Mei handed Zhou Yang a list of additional investment projects for "Infernal Affairs".

After reading it, he felt at a loss.

He saw that 500 million was abruptly pulled up to 3000 million, and it was pulled up in a state of limited investment.

"So, you paid back your capital before the shoot, and made money?"

"Well, yes." Xu Mei nodded.

"What happened to King Liu?"

"Liu Tianwang accepted Haiyang Lao's advertisement, and felt a little embarrassed..."

"What's so embarrassing about that?"

"The boss of Haiyanglao saw that we refused to insert his advertisement in the movie, so he invited Liu Tianwang to speak for him, and asked Liu Tianwang to take the actors to their Haiyanglao hot pot restaurant for dinner. Liu Tianwang thought it would be useful. "Infernal Affairs" was suspected of being famous and making money, so I invested some money in the movie. Mr. Zhou, many actors have accepted advertisements. In fact, the investment of 500 million yuan was indirectly infiltrated by many advertisers. Movies have something to do with..."

Xu Mei said many things.

Zhou Yang was stunned and ridiculous after hearing this.

In a sense, these capitals are really pervasive.

Of course, it doesn't matter as long as it doesn't affect the movie itself.

Then, he took a phone call.

The call was from James Bunter.

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In the early morning of May [-]th.

"The Grand Master" was drawn in a burst of noise.

China's total box office was 4000 million RMB, and the global total box office was 5000 million US dollars, which not only refreshed the box office history of China's movies, but also created a new box office record for China's film exports.

After the painting was finished, there was no smile on the comparison of the film's controversy, but the discussion exploded.

Some people think that this is a milestone for Chinese films, and it should be ranked alongside Chen Kai's "Overlord".Some people think that this is just a successful commercial film. Although the idea is not low, it can't reach the artistic height of "Overlord". 5000 million is almost...

This is a movie that brings together top international superstars from China, Taiwan, Taiwan and Taiwan!
Although the record was broken, it was still unsatisfactory.

The Huang family was very satisfied in their hearts. When the filming started, they never thought of making a film on the same level as "Overlord".

How to shoot?
The film "Overlord" has been in preparation since the time of Chen Kai's father, and the work is the posthumous work of Li Ruihua, a top screenwriter in the circle. From filing to filming, it took more than ten years...

In the entire history of Chinese movies, there are not many works that have been painstakingly worked out by two generations!
And what about "The Grandmaster"?

In essence, it is a somewhat rigorous commercial film after the fall of martial arts, and it will be considered a success if it shoots the tone of the great man serving the country and the people.

Huang Jiacheng himself defines it this way, but you still want to compare "The Grand Master" with "Overlord", the pinnacle of Chinese film literature and art, isn't this bullying honest people?

noon.

Huang Jiacheng came to the crew of "Infernal Affairs", ready to chat with Zhou Yang about the script of "The Grandmaster 2" while taking advantage of the heat.

however……

When he first entered the office, he saw Zhou Yang with a sad face, as if he was struggling with something.

"Brother Huang?"

"Xiao Zhou, what's the matter?"

"Ask you some questions about worldly wisdom?"

"Um……"

"How can I refuse James Bunter's offer to serve as a consultant for Infernal Affairs?"

"???"

　I'm sorry, I only have [-] words today, and the second is longer, and I ended up writing a pile of shit. I'm such a waste, you can scold me whatever you want

　　
　
(End of this chapter)