The Best Director

"That's a very exciting plan, yes...yes! Yes!!! Don't worry, OK, bye."

There was a loud bang in the office! The microphone was put down, Wang Yang pressed his forehead and leaned back on the chair, exhaling a breath, what on earth is going on! ? The reaction from these people was much more violent than he expected, just because Jon Favreau messed up "Zathura" and he had previously invited Favreau to direct "Iron Man".

In fact, in Wang Yang's view as an audience and a filmmaker, "Zathura" has merits. Its visual effects are very good, and it can capture the rhythm of the adventurous and thrilling atmosphere. However, there are always reasons for failure, and he believes that one of the key points is One is that it claims to be the sequel to "" in the promotion. Yes, the 1995 "" has a global box office of 262 million, which has a strong influence. He loved it very much back then. The film was interesting and interesting at the same time, so it is tense. Impression tag.

"Zathura" and "Zathura" are both board game modes. Not only do the plot characters have no continuation, but also none of the actors are from the previous games. Kirsten Dunst, who was 13 years old at the time, is now "Spider-Man's girlfriend" , they even have different titles, but it is a "sequel", bearing the pressure of fans of the previous film. The children and teenagers of ten years ago happen to be young people pursuing "sunshine, beaches, and beauties" today. He's almost a dad, how can you expect them to enjoy a sequel to a children's movie? Nostalgic? Of course they'd be bored watching it now; today's kids don't want to see sequels.

If "Zathura" didn't have so much to do with "", it probably wouldn't have failed so miserably. It insists on saying that it is a sequel, but it doesn't consider that times have changed.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible to say that the failure of "Zathura" is entirely Jon Favreau's fault. Although he has a certain degree of responsibility, the script and publicity bear the main responsibility. The script wrongly chose space as the background of the story, and the publicity wrongly positioned it. For the sequel, this was Columbia's fault, but they blindly used Favreau as a scapegoat. In fact, if you think about it carefully, you know that it was not his fault. This must be the reason why Marvel Studios dared to invite him to direct "Iron Man" later.

Wang Yang has explained this to the heads of New Line and Warner Bros. What he told Michael Lynn was true. The failure of "Zathura" gave Jon Favreau more motivation. He wanted to prove Himself, no matter what, he is currently the best choice to direct "Iron Man".

"Da da da" Mark Slante, who was dressed in formal clothes, knocked on the door and walked in. He sat down on the chair in front of his desk and asked, "What's wrong?" Wang Yang looked at him and spread his hands. : "I don't know! Everyone is going crazy, changing Favreau, changing Nolan... What is this?"

Mark Slant shrugged while holding his glasses. Favreau was just a trigger for a small matter to become big. The key was that they didn't have enough trust in him and were not satisfied with the bold production idea. After all, this was the Flame. This is the first time that a movie has taken the initiative to cooperate with others, and it is a blockbuster with a budget of 120 million. Look at how nervous Lionsgate has put "The Ghost Story 3".

Mark Slant said: "You made things too perfect in the past. After the expectations are high, people will pay special attention to every little change."

"Really? I thought I just brought down a film company." Wang Yang shook his head helplessly, and Mark Slant chuckled: "You can think of it as a good thing, Favreau will like "Steel" "Xia"'s microphone, but is he really good?" Wang Yang grabbed a paper ball and threw it at him, and said calmly: "I have never doubted that, don't ask this kind of question again! Unless you want my head to explode. ." Mark Slant caught the paper ball and put it on the table, reminding: "Jan, it's best not to make too much trouble with them."

"I know, there is nothing unpleasant, but it will be if you keep going, haha!" Wang Yang smiled. If he said he was impatient, then no one in the world had it, but those old people... God knows if they would do it for To force change, to deliberately add fuel to the fire and increase pressure? They can't be that stupid, can they? Wang Yang seriously ordered: "So I asked you to come over, and you can deal with them for me! I don't want to coax them anymore, damn, I am not their husband." Mark Slant said: "These guys are more difficult than wives. "Tang." Wang Yang pointed at him with his index fingers: "MY-MAN, it's your business!"

After the two talked for a few more words, Mark Slant stood up and left. Wang Yang looked at the perpetual motion device spinning around on the table, thought silently for a while, and suddenly said to himself: "It's time to have a good time with Will." Let’s talk.”

"But first..." Wang Yang picked up his mobile phone and called Favreau. From the sound of "Hello", he could tell that Favreau was in a very low mood. Wang Yang greeted: "Hi, Jon! Regarding "Zathura" I'm sorry about that, but I don't think it's your fault..."

Listening to Wang Yang's insights and comfort, Jon Favreau felt very comfortable and said intermittently: "Yes, thank you, yes... thank you." Then he heard Wang Yang change the topic to "Iron Man" Something happened", something suddenly occurred to him. In fact, a few days ago, the first-day box office of "Zathura" was released, and he no longer expected to direct "Iron Man". Moreover, he was really hurt now and needed some time to lick his wounds. Over there, Wang Yang said, "I think you need to take a good rest for a while." Sure enough! Those were just polite words of comfort.

Although it was expected, Favreau still received some blows. We can't blame God for being mean. Who made him so poisonous? But then he heard, "Then cheer up and start preparations for "Iron Man."" Favreau was stunned and couldn't help but asked: "What? You want to invite me again?"

"Ha! What are you talking about? You think what I just said are all lies, don't you?" Wang Yang laughed, and Favreau over there also laughed. He didn't mean to embarrass him. Wang Yang Smiling into the microphone: "To be honest, I think "Zathura" is just an operational failure. Jon, I know you can do it..."

After listening to him for a while, Favreau was sure that this was no joke! Miraculous Yang really wants to ask him to direct "Iron Man". "Zathura" has a box office of 13.42 million in the first weekend. This is really... He feels all kinds of unspeakable feelings in his heart, surprise, surprise, amazement, disbelief, and some self-doubt and hesitation. His voice was a little soft: "Do you think I can do "Iron Man" well?" Wang Yang laughed loudly: "If you don't believe me, believe me, but it's better to believe in yourself and stop asking stupid questions! Jon, now you Don't pay attention to what people say, enjoy your vacation, it won't be too long, Iron Man will be released in the summer of 2007."

"Oh, I will... take a good rest for a while." The two continued to talk for a while, then hung up the phone. After a while, Favreau gradually came back to his senses and sighed: "Oh, my God!"

At the end of the afternoon, the editing work of "500 Days with Summer" was taken care of by Margaret. Because of these production and company affairs, Wang Yang stayed in the office but was still busy. It was approaching the standard off-duty time, and the assistant When the caller said there was a visitor arriving with an appointment, he nodded in a good mood: "Invite him to come in."

"Da da da" Accompanied by the assistant who opened the door, a black-haired Asian boy wearing a jacket and jeans walked in. When he saw Wang Yang, a trace of excitement flashed on his gentle face, and he moved his hands. Know where to put it: "Mr. Wang, nice to meet you, I am David Ren..."

The teenager is David Ren (d-Ren, Ren Yi), the Chinese director of a film "Shanghai Wěn" to be released by FM. He was born on November 5, 1986 in Shanghai, China. He grew up in Queens, New York. In 2003 , 17-year-old Ren Yi moved to Los Angeles to pursue a film career and is currently studying at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Redlands. However, despite his young age, he has married his fiancée Athena this year. .

After arriving in Los Angeles, Ren Yi actively sought investment for his own script "Shanghai Wěn". Later, he received investment from the Ser brothers and others, and co-directed with Kern-ser. He also found Ken Liang, Kelly Hu, and Haydn. - Panettiere and others star in this film. This is also the film with the lowest pay since the 16-year-old popular child star Hayden Panettiere started filming. After filming was completed from July 4th to September 2nd during the summer vacation this year, the film entered the post-production stage and faced difficulties in seeking distribution.

"Wěn from Shanghai" is a film with a Chinese-American male protagonist. It tells the theme of second-generation immigrants being trapped and painful about their identity. Such a small-budget film, such an unknown team, and a 19-year-old Chinese director? Miraculous? Besides Panettiere, how many people do you know? How many people know Panettiere? It’s easy to enjoy the shade under the big tree. After hitting the wall everywhere, the Ser brothers found their last hope, FM company. The flames will not mess around just because the director is Chinese. The company has company standards. FM who has read the script, rough cut, etc. think that "Shanghai" "Wěn" has too many shortcomings, its market potential is very limited, and it does not have the ability to distribute theatrically. However, there is a successful case of "Hot Moji". With its comedy characteristics, we can still try the distribution strategy of DVD and trial screening. The film and television library didn't mind having too many films, so they negotiated to be its distributor with a small advance payment plus dividends.

"Hello, nice to meet you." After Wang Yang learned about this, he invited Ren Yi to meet and talk, because "Shanghai Zhiwen" was not in the film and television information database in his mind, and he did not know that Ren Yi would No matter what, FM will make things right. Wang Yang stood up to greet him, shook hands with Ren Yi and patted his shoulder, walked to the chair, asked him to sit down and said with a smile: "David, don't be restrained, you know I am also 19 years old, we are all young people , and he is a mature married man."

"Haha!" Finally seeing his childhood idol, Ren Yi was so excited that his heart almost stopped beating. Even though he had been in the world for several years, he was dumbfounded and speechless for a moment. He was so handsome! God, if he could work on the set with the magical Yang... He was a little fanciful, sat down on the chair in front of the desk, couldn't help but smile, and said with a smile: "Yang... I don't know how to say it, I am yours Big fan.”

Wang Yang looked at his childish young face with a smile, and recalled the time in the early summer of that year when he went to many film companies. It seemed like a long time ago, and it seemed like just yesterday. He suddenly laughed: "Thank you, but I won't give you an autograph, VVV, it's too cliche." Sometimes after sitting in the office for too long, I miss the hard years of running on the streets, and suddenly I feel that those elderly people are not that annoying. , he got a burst of energy from Ren Yi, no matter what, let's move forward!

"Oh oh, okay..." Ren Yi smiled happily, knowing what he meant in his heart. Miraculous Yang didn't want their relationship to be like that of idol fans. He was very happy and said: "You can sign one for my wife Athena. She is also your die-hard fan." Wang Yang smiled and nodded: "OK, both in Chinese and English. So how is your Chinese level? Do you watch football games? Knicks games?" Queens is the holy land of street ball in New York. , produced many NBA players. Ren Yi replied ashamedly: "My Chinese is not very proficient; the football game is okay, and I am not a senior football player." He gave up the idea of ​​communicating in Mandarin, entered the topic and smiled: "Is "Shanghai Wěn" finished?" "...

Although Wang Yang asked Ren Yi to relax, Ren Yi was still in a state of excitement and almost blank mind, and slowly calmed down as he adapted. Since he didn't know the specific situation of "Shanghai Wěn", Wang Yang couldn't give any opinions on the film itself. Besides, it was already in the completion stage. However, he still had a lot of experience to tell Ren Yi and answer his questions. The two talked. It took a long time, and the meeting didn't end until well after get off work. FM will release "Wěn in Shanghai" next spring.

After listening to a lot of words from Mark Slante, the two old men at New Line, and Warner Bros. executives are still very distressed. Should they 100% believe in Magic Young? In fact, they are not unreasonable fools. Qi Qiyang does have his reasons, but... is it possible for him to change his mind?

When the curtain came down on November 11-17, the atmosphere of Thanksgiving became more and more intense. "Chicken Story" continued to retain the North American weekly box office championship with 35.63 million U.S. dollars. "Player's Game 2" shared second and third place; "Saw 3", which was released in its third week, took in 14.44 million box office (-45.8%, 3240 theaters, average 4,458) and ranked fifth, with the total box office rising to 94.72 million.

"Zathura" only had a sad box office of 1.76 million in the first four days of its first week! How is it possible not to be ridiculed and ridiculed by the trolls? The full release of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" on the 18th announced its complete demise. The owners of 3223 theaters were crying until their eyes were swollen. If Jon Favreau suddenly stood in front of them, the consequences would be really disastrous. The media and the public are still questioning Favreau and Wang Yang, and there are more and more discussions. This has become a must-talk topic for fans of the movie these days.

"Excuse me!? What did you say?" At a party at a friend's house, she heard someone say that Qi Qiyang was crazy. Evelin, a die-hard fan, opened her mouth in shock. Who is crazy! ? Everyone around looked at the white boy who was being questioned. He shrugged and said: "I just think Wang Yang has been acting like a fool lately..." Evelin laughed: "What are you referring to? "Firefly" almost 18 Billion box office? More than 14 million DVDs sold?" The boy said anxiously: "He was tricked by Jon Favreau! He is planning to destroy "Spider-Man" and "Iron Man" again." Evelyn was excited. He shouted to the crowd: "I seriously disagree with him! I don't think Jan cares about "Zathura" at all, Favreau is part of his plan..."

"Haha!" The boy laughed a few times, and several people around him also laughed. They probably thought that Wang Yang was really caught off guard this time! After receiving support, the boy curled his lips arrogantly: "Think about it, I'm not saying that his brain is abnormal, but that he is too inflated. Why can't he be normal? He is as casual and unrestrained as playing games, and reality will teach him a lesson... ...! Just like Favreau." Evelin snorted with a sneer: "I only know that Magic Young will give you a blow,!!"

"Favreau's "Zathura" was not Yang's idea! And that movie was good." At another friend's party, Claire was helplessly explaining the ins and outs to everyone. Some people actually thought that "Zathura" was produced by Wang Yang. I don’t know where the confusing news came from!

However, there are also some professional film critics, not to mention film critic opponents who are eager to try. Their well-founded opinions make Yang fans unable to refute them for a while. Don’t Wang Yang’s projects all have huge risks? Risk? Isn’t it almost a dead end? Even if the producer is not Qi Qiyang, these doubts will still exist! There may be no problem with different people in different projects; now Wang Yang is taking all the dead ends, and he is crazy.

"Let's see it!" the yangs said, the centrists said it, and the yangs said the same thing, "let's see it!" Before seeing the results of those films, let's see if he would spend the money. Confucianism replaced?

"Magic Young said that "Iron Man" will not change the director selection." - Yahoo Entertainment This weekend, the news suddenly came out! For Yang Mi, great, everything is under Wang Yang's control! For the Yanghei people, this is great, the tough-talking Wang Yang will never admit his mistakes! Although Jon Favreau has received a lot of doubts, Wang Yang still has high hopes for him. He told the Los Angeles Times: "Favreau is still the director of "Iron Man" and we are close to completing the signing. Of course I heard "Zathura," but I don't think it matters, there's no need to doubt Favreau's ability, I have full confidence in "Iron Man."

Because there are rumors in the industry that Warner Bros. is very dissatisfied with the director choice of "The Dark Knight" and even plans to cancel its cooperation with Flame; on the other hand, it is also reported that the Nolan brothers are considering quitting due to too much pressure. When asked if there was a change in plans for this new "Batman" series, Wang Yang seemed confused: "Are you kidding me? What does this have to do with "The Dark Knight"? The director must be Christopher Nolan, isn't that right? It will change.”

Moviegoers don’t know what’s going on at Warner Bros., New Line and Under the Fire, but this weekend is destined to be interesting. Magic Yang suddenly announced on his blog that he will direct and produce "I Am Legend"! And his tone of voice excitedly attracted everyone including Favreau and Nolan. @.