The opening of China Entertainment Group gave Jay Chou a head-on confrontation

Chapter 560 Dear Zhou, You Are My Dad

For those in the industry who have not seen it with their own eyes, it is hard to imagine that a singer from China can be so popular in the United States without talking about family matters, trying to get close to others, or bending to cater to American propaganda.

Zhang Ziyi is one of them.

This time she accompanied Zhang Yimou and Li Lianjie to discuss the release of "Hero" in the United States. She clearly saw that Zhang Yimou, a famous director with a high status in China, had lost the halo of being surrounded by thousands of people in the United States.

Li Lianjie could sit at the table and eat in a domineering manner, but as far as she knew, Li Lianjie had also experienced the humiliation of having his salary increased from 100 million US dollars to 50 when he first entered Hollywood.

Moreover, in terms of the level of attention Americans pay to Li Lianjie, it is obvious that he cannot be compared with Zhou Yi.

Not to mention the Warner executives, Robert Iger, Disney's most popular executive recently, and Steve Jobs, the creator of the American paid online music media miracle and the helmsman of Apple, these two well-known representatives of big capital personally showed up at the airport to welcome Zhou Yi.

Some of them were even talking and laughing, which was simply unique.

"That's how popular Ayi is in the U.S. He has taken a completely different path from us." Li Lianjie, who was used to this, smiled and took a sip of wine: "I have never suffered."

That arrogant attitude probably wouldn't work if it came from him or Chenglong, but it was just right for Zhou Yi.

It is always a good thing for a young man to achieve success at a young age, no matter in ancient or modern times, in China or abroad.

"Spike! Why did you wait several months before coming to America? I love your predictions, you are simply a god! You beat everyone in the bet about Pirates of the Caribbean!"

"Well, maybe you can just treat me as a god."

Zhou Yi turned the scene into a fan meeting. He wrote his name on the man's clothes and raised his hand, slightly pulled down his sunglasses, and joked, "I don't mind."

The global box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" has already reached 7 million US dollars. It can almost be said that Zhou Yi was the only one in the industry who predicted this situation.

Or rather, he is the only one who dares to say so publicly.

This is why Disney executive Robert Iger will appear at the airport.

This man who was ambitious to be the helmsman of Disney urgently needed the support of strong allies, both in the board of directors and in the field of public opinion. Zhou Yi was the ally he chose in the field of public opinion.

As for Jobs, he was purely here to discuss business. The popularity of the Apple Music Store and iPod had made Jobs taste the sweetness.

Although Apple not only does not make a penny from Zhou Yi at present, but also has to pay him money as bonus incentives every month according to the provisions of the tiered contract, this does not prevent Apple from making huge profits through other singers' song libraries.

On September 9 this year, Apple launched a new 16-inch notebook PowerBook G15.

Previously, Apple invited Yao Ming, a Chinese Great Wall designer who was very popular in the United States, to endorse the 12-inch PowerBook G4. For the new 15-inch model, Jobs still wanted to find Zhou Yi.

There was no way. After working together once, he was really attracted by Zhou Yi's commercial monetization capabilities.

His fans are really capable of spending money, and his fame is among the best in the world.

"Spike, I heard that you came to the United States to shoot a music video. Do you need our help? You know, Disney has a lot of experience in filming sets."

"Of course. I am criticizing and condemning the U.S. war on Iraq, and I need your help."

After some greetings, Zhou Yi smiled and accepted the olive branch thrown by Robert Egger without hesitation, while also stating his own position.

No one had any objection.

"Dear Zhou, you really surprised me. I didn't expect you to have such a compassionate side..."

Warner's top management in the United States did not show any intention of objecting. Instead, they began to lick Zhou Yi's criticism and condemnation of the United States' decision - it was all for performance, not shabby.

As for condemning and pressuring the United States, who cares?
As long as you, Zhou Yi, as a foreigner, have the courage to do it, they will dare to follow.

The Black Eyed Peas started cursing in their album released in June this year, and even denounced the CIA as terrorists in the song "Where Is The Love". The album still sold well and became popular all over the United States.

Even if we take a step back, didn't Madonna also take advantage of the war hype?

Although this American old lady, who was highly expected by countless Americans, failed to defend the country in the end and was surpassed by Zhou Yi, the senior executives of Warner, who were about to be sold, showed great humility and cooperation.

There is no way. If Zhou Yi goes back on his word, Warner’s acquisition amount will be greatly reduced.

Chinese song?
It’s fine to criticize Chinese songs, and you can continue to criticize English songs in the future. Anyway, Zhou Yi, as long as you are happy, that’s the most important thing.

This joyful atmosphere and attitude directly shocked Li Bingbin for a hundred years.

In her opinion, this was somewhat contrary to Tiangang.

I've only ever heard of domestic entertainment circles fawning on foreigners, but why is it the other way around when it comes to Zhou Yi - he's become the father of foreigners?
When it was confirmed that Zhou Yi still needed to go to Iraq to shoot, Warner, Disney and Apple joined forces to form a security and lobbying team to make sufficient security preparations for Zhou Yi.

In the face of Zhou Yi's various requests, Warner never said "NO" throughout the process.

Don’t ask, the answer is to be filial to your father!

The war series song scenes on Side A of "Gui Zang" are enriched to an unparalleled level.

Although they were just filming a music video, Li Bingbin felt like she was shooting a Sino-US blockbuster. After a few days, she almost got lost in the thoughtful service of capitalism.

If she hadn't seen the ruins when she flew to Iraq, she might have been lost.

What shape does hope take in the eyes of children;
Do you wake up to have bread for breakfast and a bowl of hot soup?

What shape does hope take in the eyes of children;
Whether there is a swing in the yard and candy in your pocket.

These are the four lines of lyrics in Zhou Yi's "Sorrow of Ending the War" that touched her heart the most. Combined with the cruel and real reality, she experienced for the first time what Zhou Yi meant by writing this song -

“We were not born in a peaceful world, we are just lucky enough to live in a peaceful country.”

This is the message Zhou Yi wrote on the last page of the lyrics book of "Gui Zang".

"Now I understand why people who make music become so charming once they get serious about it."

After Ning Hao called out "Cut", Li Bingbin, who was wearing a military uniform, jumped off the military vehicle and patted the body of the vehicle: "But this one is still not as easy to drive as the ones Jiang Wen found in China."

"Nonsense, Jiang Wen was specially ordered by me and kept as a surprise for him in Hong Kong. After using them in Shanghai and the Imperial Capital, I took them to Hong Kong to lend to the Chenglong crew."

Facing Li Bingbin's deliberate flattery and praise, Zhou Yi glanced at her and chuckled, "Are you really not planning to stay in the United States for a few more days? Zhang Ziyi and Tao Zhe have arranged a dinner party."

"I would like to, but I still have movies to shoot. Not everyone can be like you, and be treated like a father by the Americans."

Li Bingbin, who was wearing a military uniform, sighed. His dashing look with a hint of sadness made Zhou Yi take a picture of him with his camera.

"Don't mention it. Judging from this posture, you are quite suitable for wearing this kind of uniform."

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"War ruins! Zhou Yi went deep into the war-torn areas to shoot!"

"Love in wartime? The theme of Zhou Yi's new album is suspected to be leaked! "

"Kung Fu fighting? Zhou Yi's new song MV seems to contain Kung Fu elements! "

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During the days when Zhou Yi started working like a workaholic abroad, the domestic media following him were also not idle and began to speculate about the type of Zhou Yi's new album. Even the words he said when he visited Sun Yanzi on the set of "Kung Fu" to entertain him were chewed over and over again.

Wang Lihong, who started promoting his album "Incredible", also played his own world peace song "You and Me" on the radio.

(End of this chapter)