During my years at China Entertainment

Chapter 513 Wei Jin's New Film: The Madness of Parting

Mr. C Hotel, Beverly Hills, North America.

"In a world full of followers I'll be a leader
In a world full of doubters I'll be a believer”

In the huge presidential suite, a passionate song rang out, waking up Wei Jin who had been fighting all night.

It was too early, Wei Jin didn't even open his eyes, he just reached out for the phone and pressed the lock screen button.

Less than two minutes later, the phone rang again. Wei Jin remained unmoved and locked the screen again.

After a while, the phone rang again and Wei Jin answered it again.

But he soon realized that his phone was turned off. The ringtone was wrong. It should be Liu Yifei's.

So Wei Jin rocked the little girl in his arms who was still sleeping under the crabapple tree.

"Yifi, Yifei, wake up"

Seeing that the little girl didn't respond, Wei Jin couldn't help but pat her pretty face and continued to shout.

"Oh, what's wrong? I'm so sleepy."

Wei Jin shook his head and laughed. The little girl was too excited last night. She kept fighting after being defeated. Wouldn't she be sleepy?
"Yifei, your phone number came."

These words seemed to have pressed the start button. Liu Yifei sat up with a "Duang" sound. Her snow-white body was exposed to the air, emitting an alluring fragrance.

"Oh no, it's bad, it's bad"

As she spoke, Liu Yifei answered the phone which was still on silent mode. Wei Jin, who was standing by, heard the deafening voice on the other end of the phone:

"Xixi, what are you waiting for? You were late for the meeting and your funds were deducted again today."

Listening to the scolding from her best friend Shu Chang, Liu Yifei begged for mercy again and again.

"Oh, sorry, sorry, I was wrong, I'll be right there"

After hanging up the phone, Liu Yifei began to put on her clothes quickly, still greeting Wei Jin:

"Brother, the program crew is about to start recording. I have to pack up and leave first. See you later this afternoon."

Looking at the time, it was almost 8 o'clock, which was not too early, so Wei Jin sat up.

"Okay, I'm up too."

It must be said that with the task at hand, Liu Yifei's sense of time became much stronger, and she even washed faster than Wei Jin.

But this is also thanks to her natural beauty, which gives her the confidence to go out without makeup.

Wei Jin had just finished breakfast at the hotel when Chen Xi came over.

"Boss, are you ready to go?"

"Well, let's go."

After that, the two got in the car arranged by Summit Entertainment and headed to Burbank to prepare for the opening ceremony of the new film.

The script prepared by Wei Jin this time is called "Nomadland", a film that deeply reflects social reality and human nature. It tells the story of North American people who transformed into "nomadic peoples" to seek spiritual home after the great depression in 08.

The reason why Wei Jin watched this play was also because of the original director, Song Dandan’s stepdaughter, Zhao Ting.

Originally, this film was a great success, winning many international awards including the Venice Film Festival and the Oscars, and was considered a pride by the Chinese people.

But just when the film was about to be released in China, Zhao Ting was found to have made insulting remarks to the country, and the film was directly withdrawn from the schedule.

The news was a big deal at the time, and out of curiosity, Wei Jin found resources to watch it, which was how he was able to copy it.

However, unlike the original version which was adapted from the original novel, the novel has not been written yet, so Wei Jin can only directly copy the movie script, and it is unknown how the final result will change.

But no matter what, the fact that this movie was able to win many awards including the Venice Golden Lion, the Oscar for Best Picture, and Best Director when ZZZQ was very popular in North America in its previous life does have something special.

In the Warner Burbank studio, Wei Jin met the movie's leading lady, Frances McDormand, who is called Mrs. Coen by netizens.

This 56-year-old actress has extensive acting experience.

She made her debut in 84 with her first film "Blood Labyrinth". It has been nearly years since then. During this period, she has played countless roles and won numerous awards.

Oscar winner, Venice Film Festival winner, Tony Award for Best Actress
It is worth mentioning that when Wei Jin participated in the Berlin Film Festival in 04, she was the chairman of the jury.

Although the two had no friendship, they had actually met each other a long time ago.

So when Hunter sent her resume, Wei Jin agreed immediately.

Looking at Francis who had his hair cut short as he requested, Wei Jin nodded with great satisfaction:
"Ms. McDormand, you're in great shape, are you ready?"

"Of course, Wei, I can't wait for this cooperation. You can call me Francis."

Francis has great respect for He Weijin, a director who is young enough to be her son but has received more awards and honors than her.

"I just have a little question. Is it really okay to schedule for more than two months? I still have to go to the Berlin Film Festival during this period."

According to the script requirements, the filming of this play had to be carried out in multiple states, and there were many scenes in the wild, which Francis really didn't understand.

Of course, she is willing to give more time.

"Francis, you worked with Matt on "The Promised Land". Didn't you hear him mention me? I can shoot movies very quickly, so don't worry, haha."

Wei Jin didn't care at all. As a guy with a lot of shooting skills, his shooting speed was unimaginable for ordinary people.

Moreover, Hunter had already prepared everything over the past few months, and two months was more than enough for the filming task alone.

As for what to do if the leading actress leaves the crew midway? Hehe, then she can just spend the Spring Festival with her family.

"Oh, Wei, when I was filming with Matt, I didn't know we would be working together. There is a big age gap between him and me. You don't think he would chat with an old woman like me about friends, do you? Besides..."

At this point, Francis, who is nearly 60 years old, made a naughty joke: "I have a husband."

"Hahaha, of course I know, Mrs. Cohen, haha"

Wei Jin was amused by Frances, but when he thought about the fact that she was such a big star and went to "Madagascar 3" to voice the villain, he suddenly felt that it was very reasonable. She was an optimist with the mentality of an old naughty boy.

Wei Jin then communicated with other actors in the crew. These actors were recommended by the Actors Guild and their acting skills were excellent, so he didn't need to worry about them.

When Chen Xi came over to remind him, Wei Jin called all the crew members to come to the camera covered with red cloth and held a start-up ceremony.

As the red curtain was unveiled, the filming of Nomadland officially began. Meanwhile, Liu Yifei and others began their final trip in Los Angeles.

They checked in at Santa Monica Beach in the morning and went to Universal Studios Hollywood at noon.

They planned to visit a Hollywood filming crew in the afternoon. Among the group, except Liu Yifei who had filming experience, the others all looked expectant.

But when they heard the director team say that the crew was in Burbank, 20 kilometers away from their current location, everyone was dumbfounded, and then they all looked at Liu Yifei.

"Yifei, we could have taken a taxi, but because you were late, we can only take the subway now."

Facing the stabbing looks from everyone, Liu Yifei just laughed it off.

"Oh, don't worry about these details. To appreciate the scenery of a city, you have to take the subway. And you don't know that there is a small train to Burbank. It's very comfortable."

Liu Yifei heard this information from Jing Tian, ​​and she used it decisively at this moment, trying to get away with it.

"No, Yifei, why don't you go to the intersection and sing to earn some money so we can take a taxi. We're all so tired from shopping today."

Shu Chang is indeed a good friend, she stabbed her right away.

"I think so too, Yifei. You have to take responsibility for your mistakes."

Yang Xue was also a person who wanted to create chaos in the world, so she echoed him, and then looked at the two male compatriots in the crew and asked, "Dong Jun, Xiao Linzi, what do you think?"

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Han Dongjun is the youngest and Reba's junior, so he has no status in the group. He stuttered and seemed to be in a dilemma.

However, Wang Yanlin has a good talent for comedy and has a good relationship with the sisters, so he came out to smooth things over.

"Why not just forget it? Sister Yifei only ate a little at noon and she's already been punished. Riding a train is still quite novel, why don't we give it a try?"

When Rouba saw someone speaking, he also agreed: "Yes, there is a small train in my hometown, it's really nice."

Yang Xue and Hu Jing looked at each other and said, "Okay, but Yifei will be responsible for buying tickets today."

"No problem, Sister Xue, Sister Jing, everyone, I love you all."

Liu Yifei made a heart shape with her hands, and everyone started laughing.

In fact, after nearly a month of getting along, the seven-member group still has a good relationship. Even if there are quarrels among them, it is mostly instigated by the program crew for the sake of broadcast effects.

After a lot of hard work, the group walked, took the train, and walked again, and finally arrived at the set in Burbank around three in the afternoon.

“Welcome everyone to visit the set of Nomadland.”

The play's early confidentiality work was done very well, and everyone only knows the name of the script now. Several guests had expressions of real and fake surprise in their eyes.

"Nomadland? The name of this movie sounds very literary, it will definitely win a big award"

"Boss Wei, is there any role suitable for a cameo appearance? Can we show our faces?"

Shu Chang’s suggestion was good, and the others all showed expectant looks on their faces, but unfortunately Wei Jin shook his head.

"You can see later that the entire crew is almost entirely made up of older actors. The only cameo roles of the few young actors are in the wilderness, and they can't be filmed today."

"Oh, what a pity."

Hearing Shu Chang's sigh, the others also expressed their regret appropriately. Then everyone planned to go into the studio, but unexpectedly they were stopped by Wei Jin.

"Boss Wei, what do you mean? Are there any tasks?"

Wei Jin smiled, then took out a stack of things from his arms and extended a hand of friendship to everyone.

"There is no mission, but there is an entrance fee, ten dollars per person. Thank you for your patronage."

Looking at the tickets in Wei Jin's hand, many guests were very hurt. Liu Yifei and Shu Chang couldn't help but want to grab the tickets, but they were avoided.

"Hurry up and pay the money. If you don't pay, you won't be able to complete your clock-in task and your money will be deducted as usual."

"Xu~~~"

Seeing Boss Wei's evil smile, how could everyone not know that this was a plan with the director team? They all booed, and even the two newcomers Han Dongjun and Wang Yanlin were no exception.

Wei Jin didn't care. It was all for the show effect. Anyway, one couldn't enter without paying.

Shu Chang and Liu Yifei wanted to take advantage of the loophole and took ten US dollars as 70 RMB.

"Use the currency of the place where you are, and don't pay a penny less than 70 dollars."

"Humph, Boss Wei, you are such a jerk!"

Shu Chang said this in a "vicious" voice, but finally paid the money reluctantly.

Next, Wei Jin took the group to visit the filming set.

Looking at the equipment, scenes and staff of the crew, many guests exclaimed in amazement, but this was not because of the show effect.

Although the domestic film and television industry has developed rapidly in recent years, it is undeniable that there is still a big gap with Hollywood. Only a few large-scale productions or crews of big directors can barely keep up.

Hollywood's mature film industry system, as well as its supporting professionalism and rigor, can be reflected in every detail of the crew.

Ordinary tourists who come to visit may not feel such deep feelings, but these guests almost all have experience in film crews, and of course they can feel the difference, so it is difficult for them to remain calm.

Only Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were relatively calm. After all, the former had experience in Hollywood filming, and the latter had also been influenced by the Wei Jin crew.

Although Yang Xue is an artist of the company, the production of TV series is definitely not comparable to that of a film crew.

When Hu Jing and Wei Jin collaborated on a movie, the latter was still a makeshift troupe.

As for the Rouba drama trio, they are really like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, finding everything they see strange.

After strolling around for half a day, Wei Jin held a farewell banquet for them because the North American recording of "Flowers and Youth" had ended and they were about to return home.

Inside the hotel room, a grand farewell ceremony was taking place.

Inside the room, Liu Yifei's snow-white arms were tightly around Wei Jin's neck, and her beautiful legs, which had become full, slender and strong due to long-term exercise, were hooked around his waist.

As Wei Jin held up her beautiful buttocks with both hands and walked back and forth on the soft carpet, red clouds appeared on Liu Yifei's exquisite and beautiful face, and her forehead and temples were already covered with sweat.

(End of this chapter)