Entertainment Reborn Rhapsody

Chapter 168 Chapter 160 Eight: The Pirate's Predecessor

After leaving a few scripts, Bruckheimer left the hotel.

Shanhe held a few scripts in his hands, and the majestic soundtrack of "Pirates of the Caribbean" kept echoing in his mind.

In Shanhe's memory, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is one of the most famous movie series in Hollywood, and the only ones that can rival it seem to be the "Harry Potter" series and the "Lord of the Rings" series.

The coquettish, hot-eyed but charming Captain Jack continues to harvest box office in the global film market.

Before the rebirth of the mountains and rivers, there was news of the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean VI".

Is this world-famous story contained in these scripts that Bruckheimer left for me?

"Annie, I have to finish reading these scripts today. Aunt Qu will come later, so you tell her about it."

After Shanhe confessed to Hathaway, he entered the room with the script.

He first looked through the names of several scripts, but there were no words related to Pirates of the Caribbean.

Shanhe could only start with the content. After more than two hours, a script called "Pirates and Blacksmiths" was selected by Shanhe.

This should be the original version of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Why did it have such a dirty name? No wonder it was left in the script library and no one cared about it.

"The Pirate and the Blacksmith" already has most of the story outline of the Pirates of the Caribbean, but the protagonist of this script is a blacksmith. Although Captain Jack also occupies a relatively large space, it is far from the Sparrow in Shanhe's memory.

Shanhe looked at the script on the table and tapped his fingers on the script unconsciously. How should I put "Pirates of the Caribbean" on the big screen? What can I gain from it?
Shanhe's thinking continued until there was a knock on the door. He stood up, rubbed his temples, and walked towards the door with the script in hand.

Opening the door, Qu Ling and Hathaway were looking at him outside the door.

Qu Ling asked: "Why did you stay in the room for so long and even forget about lunch? What script did Jerry give you? Are you so serious?"

"When I came to Hollywood last time, I asked him a few words casually, and now he takes it seriously, but I personally like the theme of pirates very much, let's take a look first!" Shanhe replied.

"Let's eat first. Annie told me that no one dares to touch the pirate-themed Hollywood movie company. They are all afraid of losing money. Jerry won't take this risk." Qu Ling said as he walked.

Shanhe pulled Hathaway to the dining table and replied: "He should have had an idea for a long time. He will treat him tomorrow and I will talk to him. I am more optimistic about this idea."

"I think Jerry is dazzled by your luck. "Parasite" stunned him. This time the right time and place are on our side. How can we be so lucky every time?" Qu Ling handed Shanhe a plate and said casually.

Shanhe smiled, took the tableware handed over by Qu Ling, and responded: "Who knows, maybe I am really his lucky star. God, he likes me so much!"

Ha ha…

Shanhe's words made the two of them laugh successfully.

After the three of them finished their lunch, Hathaway went back to the bedroom to take a nap. In the living room, Shanhe and Qu Ling sat and chatted about the domestic situation.

"Xiaohe, I got a call from the company. The domestic media have begun to report on your trip to Country M. The news you made this time is quite big."

"In China, there is always a kind of thinking that foreign monks like to chant scriptures, as if they can only prove their talents by wandering abroad. This is a sign of lack of self-confidence. I don't care much about these flattery in country M, Annie said in the morning , when you are valuable, everyone will surround you. If you get past this limelight, you will soon be knocked down." Shanhe responded with a smile.

"That's the truth, but don't belittle yourself too much. You have works. I can't count the number of invitations I've received these days. Disney has increased our share of the North American box office for "Parasite" "It's easier to make money in Hollywood than in China!" Qu Ling said to Shanhe in a financial amusement.

"Hehe..." Shanhe was amused by Qu Ling's expression, "Aunt Qu, after you become the company's boss, you are more money lover than before."

Qu Ling glanced at Shanhe, "Your mother and you handed over the company to me, so I don't have to think about the company. You don't know if you're not in charge of the family. It's not easy to carry tens of hundreds of people!"

Shan He touched his head and changed the topic, "By the way, how are the sales of "Under the Zhengyang Sect"? How are you doing with my mother's film and television company?"

"The sales volume of "Under the Zhengyang Gate" is not bad, but it can't be compared with your previous books. Most of this kind of themes are sold on a long-term basis. You are already a special case. We have already registered a film and television company, but we are still It's an empty shell, and the copyright of your novel is going to be transferred, so consider investing first, and find someone who knows how to manage it!" Qu Ling replied.

"Has the filming of Ning Hao's "Incense Fire" started?" Shanhe continued to ask casually.

"The filming started at the end of last month. His efficiency is very high. The young couple are hard-working people. Xiao Xing has already started to adapt "Under the Zhengyang Gate". These two are indeed talents, and they are not as ambitious as others."

"Hey, I missed a good opportunity again. I still want to learn from Ning Hao!" Shanhe said with a sigh.

"There are many opportunities, don't worry!"

Just as Qu Ling said, the news that Shanhe became the cover character of the M country edition of "Time Magazine" caused an uproar in the media after it reached China.

In addition, "Parasite" was a big hit at the box office in country M, and Shanhe won two of the three authoritative literary awards in country M.

Shanhe has indeed created quite a stir in China.

The "National Youth Daily" report originally quoted the title of Time Magazine, the linker of Eastern and Western cultures, and the inheritor of Huaguo civilization.

The China Youth Daily reported Shanhe's honors and achievements in country M. The article also introduced the Book Critics Association Award. Shanhe's winning the Best Novel Award was called a breakthrough for Asians, and he praised Shanhe as the spread of Chinese civilization. ambassador.

"Dazhong Daily" published the full text of Shan He's speech at the Book Critics Association Award Ceremony. Although there was no comment, he had made his attitude clear.

CCTV's "News Report" also spent nearly a minute reporting on Shanhe's trip to Country M.

He gave a very high evaluation of Shanhe's reputation overseas.

Local daily newspapers and magazines also followed up with reports. Every little thing about Shanhe in Country M could not escape the attention of the media. The photos of Hathaway and Shanhe at the premiere were posted everywhere.

Even the group of media with their buttocks sitting crookedly reported Shanhe's trip to M country, but most of the content was praising the equality and freedom of M country.Celebrities in domestic cultural circles are also paying attention to the news.

On the set of "Hero", Zhang Yimou had just finished a day's shooting and was thinking about tomorrow's shooting plan.

Zhang Weiping walked in with a stack of newspapers, "Yimou, look, your direct junior brother has shown his power in Hollywood again, he grabbed the box office awards, and even appeared on the cover of "Time Magazine", so awesome!"

"Let's take a look!" Zhang Yimou took the newspaper from Zhang Weiping's hand, ""Parasite" was originally written well, and it was set in Country M. The box office was surprisingly good."

Zhang Weiping rolled his eyes and leaned in front of Zhang Yimou, "Yimou, when Shanhe returns to China, let's find a time to get together with him. Most of the overseas distribution of "Heroes" requires his help to sell the price, and we don't let him in vain." To contribute is to have a bottom line on how much one should give.”

Zhang Yimou raised his head and glanced at Zhang Weiping, "Weiping, you always look at people too narrowly. Shanhe is not the kind of person who insists on money. A writer can tell the clues from his books." .”

"That's right, you seem to cherish each other!" Zhang Weiping said so, but he didn't think so in his heart. There are people who don't want money, and all fools know that money is a good thing!

After reading several newspapers, Zhang Yimou sighed and said: "My junior is indeed a capable person. I know the virtues of foreigners. To be able to make such a success in Hollywood must have conquered their prejudices. Wei Ping, don't worry, he will help!"

Coincidentally, in Ma Weidu's Fuguan Museum, several people are also discussing all kinds of mountains and rivers.

"Old Ma, I haven't seen you for a while, and you've been booming recently!" Feng Xiaogang teased Ma Weidu as soon as he sat down.

"Hi! What's my name called Prosperity? Look, it's called Niubi. It's in Hollywood." Ma Weidu pointed to the newspaper in his hand and responded, "Old Wang, what did you say a while ago, I’m going to take a walk in Country M, to open my eyes to my brothers, come on, let’s do it at this level!”

Ha ha…

Ma Weidu's words made several people laugh.

"This kid is really extraordinary this time. I've heard of the Book Critics Association Award. It hasn't been won by a non-M writer for several years. This time he hugged me back and I have to accept it!" Liu Zhenyun also sighed. .

Deng Xiaolong looked at Ma Weidu thoughtfully, and said, "Old Ma, what do you think of "Under the Zhengyang Gate" Shanhe, this subject matter is not allowed to be filmed by us people in the capital, I can find CCTV to cooperate, you Pass it on to your buddies."

Ma Wei added tea to everyone, "Old Deng, I'll help you convey the meaning, then the appointment is fine. Don't play tricks on them. Shanhe people are really nice, and they can't rely on us. How can we cooperate?" Talk, don't play tricks if you can't agree, you may not be able to mess with him!"

"No way!" Feng Xiaogang interjected, "I heard that Shanhe's family and agent just opened a film and television company. Boss Deng, you can talk about cooperation normally, and I can play the side drum too."

Wang Shuo took a sip of his tea, and looked at them contemptuously, "Look at your virtues, is it interesting to praise people's stinky feet one by one!"

"Hey, Old Wang, how do I remember that you were much more difficult to serve than others back then. If you want a script, you have to beg you to be old, and you don't take me seriously!"

Shanhe on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is holding the script and standing in the lobby of the hotel, waiting for Bruckheimer's arrival.

"Qiu, why are you alone, Qu and Annie?"

"They're going shopping, go straight there later, just take me with you."

"Well, then let's go!"

After the two arrived at the restaurant, Shanhe handed the script in his pocket to Bruckheimer, "Jerry, have you read this script?"

Bruckheimer took the script and looked at the cover. "This name is too random. I read a few pages and I don't feel very good about it. Qiu, do you like it? I prefer the other book "Ghost Treasure"."

"Jerry, what's going on with this script? Can I adapt it at will based on it?" Shanhe asked directly.

Bruckheimer glanced at Shanhe, "Of course, this script is a buyout, and Disney has the right to handle it. Qiu, do you have any specific ideas?"

Shan He nodded and replied: "In my imagination, this script is just the beginning of a series. I will increase the role of the pirate captain and give him a unique charm, with two protagonists and two narrative lines."

After Bruckheimer heard this, he was surprised and said to Shanhe: "Fuck, Qiu, I just believed in your vision and wanted to try my luck. I didn't expect your ambition to be so big. The investment in the series of movies is too big, or... It’s a pirate theme, so it’s not a good bet to make!”

Shanhe responded calmly: "Come on, Jerry, dare you say that you don't have the idea of ​​making a pirate theme, I think you're just using me as an excuse, you already have an idea!"

Bruckheimer stared at Shanhe with rounded eyes, "Qiu, am I so easy to see through, I shouldn't, I've never told anyone, fuck, you're too sensitive, well, I admit I've always wanted to Make a fantasy movie about pirates, but I'm not sure."

"Hey, look, I know you won't bet everything on my luck, Jerry. I'll change "The Blacksmith and the Pirate" first, and don't think about future investments and productions. This name is indeed too good. If you’re frustrated, let’s change it to Pirates of the Caribbean!” Shanhe responded.

"It's a good name, it's more pleasant to the ear, Qiu, I have a hunch that we will make a big deal, no wonder so many people like to gamble, the feeling of gambling is indeed fascinating!" Bruckheimer got a little into the drama.

Shanhe looked at Bruckheimer and laughed, "Jerry, you bet more than once, I heard that the box office and reputation of "Pearl Harbor" are not very good."

"I'm not the only producer of "Pearl Harbor". It's mainly based on Touchstone Films. I don't have much responsibility. Besides, the global release plus the income from the video tape, it's not a big problem to recover the cost." Bruckheimer calmly replied.

After a while, Qu Ling and Anne Hathaway arrived, and the four of them started dinner.

“Cheers to Parasite’s box office success and may he continue to succeed at the Golden Globes and Oscars, cheers!”

"cheers!"

"By the way, Qiu, will you attend the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony? I have to arrange the personnel." Bruckheimer asked.

Shanhe shook his head, "I won't go, I'm not the main creator, and I don't have any awards for me, so I won't steal the show!"

"Okay, what about you, Anne? You can join the crew." Bruckheimer asked Hathaway.

"If Qiu doesn't go, I won't go either. I don't want to be called a carpet star!"

(End of this chapter)