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Plagiarism World - 340 Eight Worst Christmases

After the film ended, Tan Jiabao brought Chu Yuan and Spielberg to an office in the cinema.

"Steven, tell me, is my script not good, or is there another reason? Do you think that "Home Alone" after your subversive revision is better?" Tan Jiabao suppressed his anger, He sat down and asked slowly.

In fact, Tan Jiabao is not a bossy person. He will tolerate the director's reasonable modification of his script as long as it is not excessive. He will even praise the director for the modification of the plot that is more in line with the plot.For example, in "The Godfather", the director arbitrarily added several scenes for Audrey Hepburn, making the whole movie more compact and perfect, so Tan Jiabao not only did not criticize him, but also praised him as much as possible.However, this "Home Alone" is a subversive transformation, the entire script has been changed beyond recognition, which naturally annoyed Tan Jiabao.

In fact, while watching the movie, Spielberg began to observe Tan Jiabao non-stop. From Tan Jiabao's silent demeanor, he vaguely felt the anger of this little boss.So at this time, he seemed even more nervous. He stammered and said, "I'm sorry, boss. I... changed the script. Because I really... lack comedy, but instead of making this kind of thriller, I didn't Great feeling."

"Ah Yuan, as the consultant of this film, how did you consult?"

Chu Yuan also became nervous, he knew that the boss was angry.He explained: "At that time, I also had my film in production, and my crew was not in the same city as their crew. When Steven's dailies came out, I went to see it. I also thought Steven was Filming a thriller. And I'm not responsible, I... I didn't read the script."

"Crack!" Tan Jiabao slapped the table, and finally stood up unbearably.

"As a consultant, you haven't even read the script?"

"I was wrong! Please punish the boss!" Where did Chu Yuan see Tan Jiabao get so angry?He also regretted his negligence, he had indeed violated Tan Jiabao's trust.

Tan Jiabao sat down again, his face was ashen.Yi Huisi who was at the side felt that Tan Jiabao was very angry, and she dared not say a word.

"Steven, how is the box office of your movie? What about the media's evaluation?"

Spielberg hurriedly said: "This movie was released in the United States on the 23rd. As of yesterday, in just two days, our box office in the United States has achieved 265 million. With an investment of 0 U.S. dollars, I think... this movie can still make money for the company. Also, most of the comments from the media are positive, and of course there are quite a few negative ones."

"If you remove the words 'Tang Dynasty works', remove the promotional slogan of 'Tang Dynasty Disney Elaborate', or if it is not released during this Christmas period, how much do you think your box office will be? How will the media evaluate it?" Tan Jiabao asked with a sneer.

Spielberg bowed his head.

Tan Jiabao asked nonchalantly, "Steven, what movie are you shooting right now?"

"I'm shooting "Honey, I'm Shrinking the Kids," and it's going to be finished soon." Spielberg was a little flustered, and he sensed something.

"Steven, are you going to make this movie a horror movie again?"

Spielberg shook his head like a rattle, and he tried to explain: "Oh, boss, that's not the case. That "Honey, I Shrunk the Children" is a science fiction film, and I am sure to make it." Better! As for this "Home Alone"...I can't find that comedy. Oh, damn me! Sorry boss..."

"I must take serious action on your unauthorized and drastic script change this time! The company will confiscate all your remuneration for filming "Home Alone" this time. Furthermore, regarding your other film "Dear Home" , I made the children smaller", I will take back your filming rights, and I will find another director to shoot. Also, in 1968, I will not approve any more films for you, and you will be transferred to Other crews act as assistant directors. In the end, the company will report and criticize you..."

"Oh, no! Boss, you can forfeit my salary, but you can't kick me out of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," and you can't fine me for not making movies for a year." Spielber Greg argued bitterly.

Looking at the painful Spielberg, Tan Jiabao felt a little unbearable again.In all fairness, although Spielberg's "Home Alone" is not an excellent children's comedy, Spielberg's conception and shooting techniques are very novel, and what is even more commendable is that in this film, he Already started experimenting with special effects.Therefore, Spielberg still devoted a lot of effort to the whole film, so it still attracted the attention of many people and was well received by many people.However, Tan Jiabao knows that the more capable people are, the more they cannot indulge.For a talented director like Spielberg, if he is not restrained now, it may be even more difficult to control in the future, and he has to do so.

"I'm sorry, Steven, I have to deal with you like this! You are one of my favorite directors, and I believe that you will become a great director in the future. But now, you are just a fledgling director. I want to train you well so that you can become an all-rounder in the film industry. Not only can you shoot science fiction, thriller and war films, but also films with themes such as comedies, romances and biopics. Of course, this is for your The requirements are too high, but you are still young, if you learn more, ask more questions and think more, you will be able to achieve the goal I set for you!" Tan Jiabao's words were a little gentler: "Also, there is an old saying in China called 'Jade cannot be crafted without being carved', you are a jade in the rough, and you must carve it carefully from now on!"

Spielberg wanted to defend again, but he thought about it and gave up.

Many years later, when Spielberg described the plot of this most depressing Christmas in his autobiography, he said this: That night was the worst Christmas night I have ever spent in my life.I feel wronged, Mr. Tang Xiao is too strict with me!I wanted to distinguish, but I knew that he would not change his decision easily.Unexpectedly, he dealt with Director Chu Yuan even more severely... That night, Director Chu Yuan and I went to a bar.Ah, everyone on Christmas Eve seemed to be having a good time, except for the two of us who were drinking and, besides, we were both very drunk.Later, we gradually realized that Mr. Tang Xiao's treatment was actually to cherish us. What makes me happy is that he didn't take back the 10 scripts he gave me before.During that year, I learned a lot...

After dealing with Spielberg, Tan Jiabao turned his attention to Chu Yuan again.He said to Chu Yuan: "If you say that Spielberg is still young and he is the first director, he doesn't understand many things. The mistakes he made are ultimately mistakes in work. However, Chu Yuan, the mistakes you made were A mistake in being a human being! "Being entrusted by others is a matter of loyalty." This is the basic principle of being a human being. You accepted the task, but you didn't even read the script? In view of this, the company will confiscate your previous filming of "Thelma and Louise" Salary, cancel this year's bonus, and stop being a director in Hollywood within two years, you, like Steven, can be an assistant director. In Hong Kong, only one film was made in 1968, and 1969-2 in 3 .Like Steven, you have to accept the company's criticism!"

Hearing such a severe punishment, Chu Yuan almost cried.Even Spielberg was taken aback, and he quickly said righteously: "Boss, I am mainly responsible for this movie. The treatment of director Chu Yuan...is...too harsh?"

Tan Jiabao ignored him, but walked out while holding Yi Huisi's hand, and said coldly: "You two, Chu Yuan should go to the crew of "Hong Kong Love" first. Steven, you go to Harbin , go and shoot "Black Sun 731" with Mr. Alfred Hitchcock there, I want you to see and learn how old directors work."

Chu Yuan seemed to think of a question suddenly, he quickly shouted: "Boss, please stay! I still have something to say."

Tan Jiabao stopped and stared at Chu Yuan.

Chu Yuan hurriedly said: "I'm already planning to make a different Gu Long movie, this should be this year's one?"

"Tell me, what stage of preparation have you reached? Which novel is the movie adapted from? How is it different?" Seeing that Chu Yuan was clearly playing tricks, Tan Jiabao asked with great interest.

"It's "Huahualing". I've already worked hard on the actors and the selection of the scene. Gu Long's script has also arrived, and I'm about to go to you, let you modify the script, and add two or three songs. " Chu Yuan sighed: "I heard that I am planning to make a Gu Long movie. Today, Gu Long handed over the script to me. I found that it is very different from the original work...Mr. Yin Xue has turned into a beautiful Western woman, and he asked Miss Audrey Hepburn to play her role by name!"

"And this?" Tan Jiabao became interested, he knew that Gu Long must have made it overnight: "How did he adapt it? Show me the script."