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The thirty-sixth chapter of the job-hopping incident that caused a sensation in the world

"Godzilla" is actually a pretty good movie.But this time it was undoubtedly a tragedy.

In fact, if this film appeared a few years later, or if it was produced by other film companies, it might not be so sad.When Columbia Pictures was just acquired by the Japanese and stabbed the self-esteem of Americans, it was hard not to arouse Americans' resentment for this film, which had a Japanese mark but was produced by Columbia Pictures.

Of course, the most important reason was that he met Zhang Yi.Zhang Yi definitely played a vital role in making Bangzi for Columbia.

This is just one aspect of Zhang Yi's film sniping.The most important thing is that Zhang Yi used public opinion to make the Japanese and the Americans who don't like the current Columbia Film Company even more dislike them.

In the first week, the main reason why "Godzilla" had such a high box office was that he invested a lot of money in publicity.But compared with "Independence Day" produced by Jiying Film Company, it is simply horrible.

The investment of "Independence Day" is smaller than that of "Godzilla", and the promotion fee is even less, but the box office of such a movie is directly more than double that of "Godzilla".

If the first week of "Godzilla" was called appalling, then the second week was simply "horrible"!

"Independence Day" continued to be popular in the second week, once again at the top of the box office with a box office of nearly 8 million US dollars, and it also caught the attention of countless people, including Zhang Yi who was already in Hong Kong. He was surprised to hear this box office. .However, it is understandable to think about the total box office of this film in the previous life, which won more than [-] million US dollars.

It's a blockbuster movie that's right up there with Jurassic Park.The North American box office definitely accounts for half of the global box office.

However, Columbia Pictures' "Godzilla" only won less than 2000 million at the box office. The gap almost made Columbia executives vomit blood.

Of course, this is something.

After Zhang Yi participated in the premiere of "Independence Day", he did not return to Hong Kong immediately, but was waiting for news from Bali Diller.As for the media reports, Zhang Yi didn't pay attention.In his opinion. It's a matter of time before Independence Day trumps Godzilla.

The right time, the right place, and the right people, there is no such thing as "Independence Day" that does not have an advantage.This kind of film still loses, so whether it is Zhang Yi or Bali Diller, then don't mix in the film and television industry.The only thing Zhang Yi is not sure about is how successful this film will be.

"He has promised to meet you. But are you sure you want to recruit him? He owns equity in Sony Records. And it's quite a share." Bali Diller said to Zhang Yi.

"What Sony Records can give him, I, Zhang Yi, can also give. But what I, Zhang Yi, can give him, Sony Records can't give him." Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Besides, if he turns to Rolling Stone Records, Rolling Stone Records It will also randomly open the situation in Europe, America and other places.”

Digging Michael Jackson under his own banner, in addition to adding trouble to Sony, Zhang Yi could not understand what Sony did to Michael Jackson.However, the most important thing is because Michael turned to the Rolling Stones, and the Rolling Stones will definitely quickly open up the situation in Europe, America and other places.

Michael's influence in the music world is absolutely unparalleled.

"Whether you can succeed depends on whether you can give what Sony can't give, whether it can impress him. Or whether it is what he wants. However, as you said, he has great influence, If you switch to Rolling Stone Records, it will be of great benefit to the development of Rolling Stone Records around the world." Bali Diller said immediately.

Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Although I'm not very good at words, I believe I can still persuade him."

Bali Diller said nothing more.

The place where Zhang Yi met Michael Jackson was rather special, in a Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles Chinatown.

"Mr. Jackson. Hello. Please sit down." Zhang Yi said to Michael Jackson with a smile, pointing to the opposite seat.

"Thank you!" Jackson nodded politely, but glanced at Zhang Yi who was opposite him from time to time.Obviously, the person opposite him was eight years younger than him.But the Chinese who have already made a sensation in the world have a very high interest.

Zhang Yi is a legend, and there are not a few people who are curious about him.Among them was Michael Jackson.He even knew that Zhang Yi not only made extraordinary achievements in movies, but also made extraordinary achievements in music.He is the holder of the records in Southeast Asia.Although he no longer plays music.But he still left a legend in the music world.

Moreover, Michael Jackson also listened to the songs written by Zhang Yi and got a lot of inspiration.

Curious about Zhang Yi, admiring Zhang Yi and other emotions, this is the reason why Michael accepted Zhang Yi's invitation.

"I don't know if Mr. Michael is good at eating Chinese food, so I take the liberty to invite you here. Please don't mind." Zhang Yi smiled and said.

"Chinese food is very good." Michael Jackson said with a smile.

"Then I don't have to worry about it." Zhang Yi smiled, then gave Lin Xiao behind him a look, and then said to Michael, "Although this is the United States, it is in Chinatown. Mr. Jackson just went to do as the Romans do. Let's eat while talking."

Michael looked at Zhang Yi, didn't speak, just nodded.He naturally knew that Zhang Yi had invited him, and naturally it would not be as simple as having a meal, and there must be something to do.

"Has Mr. Jackson ever been to China? I mean mainland China." Zhang Yi asked casually.

"No, I have watched the movie "Myth" directed by Mr. Zhang, and I am very yearning for the Great Wall inside, and I really want to step up to see it." Michael said.The tone revealed in those words is not polite, but really outward.

"That's a pity. Three years ago, Mr. Jackson held a world tour concert, but it was not held in mainland China. It is undoubtedly a pity. After all, where is the most populous country in the world." Zhang Yi shook his head Said.

"It's a pity. I really want to go to China to hold a concert, but unfortunately it can't be realized." Michael shook his head and said.

"If Mr. Jackson wants to, I can help." Zhang Yi said with a smile.

"Mr. Zhang invited me this time, isn't he just inviting me to hold a concert in China?" Michael looked at Zhang Yi and said immediately.

"No. I asked you out this time to invite you to my record company. What Sony Records can give you, I, Zhang Yi, can also give you. What Sony Records can't give you, I, Zhang Yi, can also give you. Zhang Yi still smiled and said.

"Mr. Zhang said that what Sony records can't give me is to hold a concert in China?" Michael said.He couldn't tell if he was a little unhappy in his tone.

"Of course not. What I can give you is naturally respect for you and your music. At the same time, I can also give you absolute freedom. I will never force you to do things you don't like." Zhang Yi smiled and said, "Mr. Jackson, why don't you think about it seriously?"

"How about trying our Chinese food?" When the food came out, Zhang Yi picked up his chopsticks and said to Michael, "Although this dish is Chinese, it's not authentic. It's not because the chefs here are poor, or because of the seasoning. No, it’s the wrong place to eat. Although this is Chinatown, it’s not China after all. To eat authentic Chinese food, you have to go to China. Especially the roast duck.”

Michael's fingers are very united, and he is smart. It didn't take him much time to learn chopsticks, but he didn't use them as smoothly as Zhang Yi.But for a foreigner who is used to using a knife and fork, the ability to learn and adapt is quite amazing.

During the meal, Zhang Yi and Michael talked a few words from time to time, but those words were mostly about Chinese food, or some Chinese humanities, and occasionally even talked about some views on music and dance.But there was no mention of job-hopping from beginning to end.

But after the meal, when he was about to leave, Michael suddenly said: "I heard that Mr. Zhang also wrote songs, and many of the songs he wrote were widely circulated. I have also listened to many songs by Mr. Zhang, especially the songs in the second album. I like the two English songs very much. It is a pity that after that album, Mr. Zhang has not released another record, and he has never heard of Mr. Zhang's new works."

"Hehe. I sang two new songs on the Rolling Stone Records tour recently. However, they are all Chinese songs, and Mr. Jackson probably won't like them. I have a new English song here, which is very suitable for Jackson. Sir." Zhang Yi smiled, then took a document from Lin Xiao and handed it to Jackson, saying, "Mr. Jackson can take it back and have a look. As for the matter I mentioned to you just now, I hope you will be careful." think about it."

Michael took the document handed over by Zhang Yi, and instead of immediately taking out the score inside, he nodded to Zhang Yi. (to be continued..)