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Chapter Three Hundred and Thirty-Six.(1/2)

Luc Besson is a famous French director who also serves as a producer, screenwriter, actor, editor, etc. Because of his repeated box office success, he is known as the Spielberg of France. His works are fast-paced, luxurious in style, and have great commercial value.

Some people say that his films are actually American films, but they were shot in France. Luc Besson is considered the Spielberg of France. In fact, this title is not excessive. In France and even on the European continent, Luc Besson is considered the Spielberg of France.

Ch.

"Dear Yi, I've seen the work you brought, and we all like it very much!" Luc Besson spoke crisply and clearly, and I really liked his directorial style, which was not muddled.

"Not to mention the different styles and literary and artistic elements of these three dramas, "Fahrenheit 9/11", "The Passion of the Christ" and "Corpse Bride", in terms of commercial value alone, they are very powerful at the box office."

"Perhaps you know that I have a film production company in France, which of course also includes the full distribution of the film in Europe, so I really hope to cooperate with your Dream Entertainment to distribute these three films. What do you think?"

Sure enough, it was a quick talk. It turned out that they were not here to show sympathy to each other, but to discuss business.

Although it is a pity that Luc Besson did not talk about art or movies with him, but talked about the stinky money business, but Yi Feiyang was still very happy. Nonsense, winning awards can not be used as food, and good things are sold at high prices.

The most important thing.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Luc Besson. In fact, our Fantasy Entertainment company has always cooperated with some other companies for distribution in Europe." Yi Feiyang did not immediately shake hands to celebrate the cooperation as Luc Besson imagined, but came suddenly.

Such a sentence. "Therefore, I don't quite understand what kind of strength your company has..."

Are you questioning my ability? Who am I? I am the French Spielberg, the great Luc Besson!

Luc Besson, who looks modest on the surface but is very arrogant in his heart, had his self-esteem slightly stimulated by Yi Feiyang.

"Ha, it seems that Mr. Yi doesn't know me clearly enough. It seems that I need to introduce myself." Luc Besson said with a smile, "My company has released almost all the films I have shot, and of course some

Films by well-known Hollywood directors, such as Martin Sixes and Peter Jackson, I can guarantee in my own name that if you give the film to me, I can help you get it released throughout Europe, just with my name

, it can definitely be done!”

A very confident guy! Yi Feiyang smiled secretly. "Oh, really, Mr. Luc Besson? Haha, it seems that I have no reason to refuse, but... in terms of the price..."

Luc Besson smiled and showed his fox tail: "Assisting you to fully publish in my name is itself advertising for your company. Therefore, you should understand, dear Mr. Yi, I hope it can be lower!"

Damn, another bargainer! Yi Feiyang cursed secretly, and then smiled: "I understand this, and I can understand it, but I just want to say one thing..." Yi Feiyang stared at the other party with determination, "We

Fantasy movies never worry about selling, and they never lose money at the box office! On the contrary, they help many people make a fortune! Therefore, many people are chasing after us waiting to pick up money. Instead of us reaching out to beg from others! So,

Dear Mr. Luc Besson, unfortunately we cannot cooperate!"

Yi Feiyang's decisiveness stunned these European movie bosses. None of them expected that Yi Feiyang would be so strong.

Yes, it is strong! Extremely strong!

As the saying goes, how can a person not bow his head under the eaves, especially on someone else's territory? Most people are willing to surrender automatically, but Yi Feiyang is an exception. He is still so arrogant and domineering.

"Okay, I think we should finish talking about our business. If there's nothing else, see you later." Yi Feiyang stood up politely and prepared to leave.

At this time, bang bang bang, Luc Besson clapped his hands, "Please wait a moment, Yi, please forgive me for being rude just now, but to be honest, I sincerely want to cooperate with you, yes, it is really an honor.

It's a great honor to meet you and discuss copyright matters with you..."

"If you think our cooperation needs to be based on equality, then okay, let's sit down and talk again. After all, I really want to make you an American friend, and you also want to make me a French friend, right?

?”

If I don't tease you, you really don't treat me like a dish! Now, let's start talking nice.

Next, Yi Feiyang sat down again and began to "bargain" with Luc Besson and others over the copyrights of the three dramas.

Seeing the "hot" conversation between Yi Feiyang and Luc Besson and others, everyone nearby couldn't help but sigh, China's Yi Feiyang is so popular, look at how fiercely he is competing with these European filmmakers.

Of course Yi Feiyang didn't know that his association with Luc Besson and others made many people jealous. He only knew that Luc's bargaining skills were definitely as good as his filming skills. He was also a leader in the film industry.

There are very few outliers who can shamelessly ask for money.

But in the end, Yi Feiyang came out one step ahead and reached an agreement with Luc Besson's company with a royalties of 10 million per film and a share of the profits after the take-out release, and the two parties formally cooperated. Afterwards, in order to make up for Lao Lu's injured soul,

Yi Feiyang promised that if the box office of the three dramas in Europe exceeds 100 million, he will personally give Lao Lu a big red envelope.

Since we are all filmmakers and directors, after talking about business, of course we must also talk about artistic matters. This is only in line with the times.

Luc Besson recently saw the exhibition trailer of Yi Feiyang's new film "Iron Man", so he commented on the film: "The techniques you used in your work are very novel..."

Of course Yi Feiyang knew what this meant.

In fact, like Luc Besson, Yi Feiyang tried to add some art film elements to commercial films. The difference is that Luc Besson transitioned from art films to commercial films, while Yi Feiyang did the opposite, transitioning from commercial films to art films.

Especially in this "Iron Man", it was going well at the beginning of filming. Yi Feiyang devoted himself to making it a commercial blockbuster in the Hollywood model. However, as Downey's acting skills continued to improve, and later Cage and Depp

, and even the constant competition between Gyllenhaal and others turned the entire film into an acting arena, causing a 180-degree change in the style of the entire film.

God, even Yi Feiyang himself didn't know whether this was good or bad at that time.

However, Yi Feiyang was forced to realize his potential, or inspiration, by the acting skills of these guys. He had seen flashes of artistic scenes in many commercial movies before.

Unceremoniously, Yi Feiyang "borrowed" and repackaged "Iron Man".

Therefore, it can be said that Yi Feiyang originally wanted to create the same "Iron Man" as the previous version, but in the end it turned into a brand new version, or a freak.

The weird thing about this drama is that almost every character is vivid. Even actors with few lines can actually act with their eyes and body language. In order to highlight these, Yi Feiyang will actively give some extras to the supporting actors.

Close-ups are used to expand these elements. You know, generally for movies, only the male and female protagonists are the key, and close-ups are generally only used for them, and the supporting actors can only give a back view. One line is good, which one?

The director dares to give them close-ups continuously, this is the kind of treatment only the protagonists have.

But Yi Feiyang broke this restriction, or inertia, and created a new shooting technique.

Of course, this new shooting method also has a big weakness, that is, it is easy to "discriminate" and even the supporting actors have close-ups. What if these supporting actors and supporting actors "steal the scene"? Therefore, this method is suitable for

The acting skills of the leading actor are very demanding, and their acting skills must outshine those of the supporting characters.

As an old director and filmmaker, Luc Besson and others could see the difference of this drama at a glance. On the one hand, they admired the flexible and smooth directing technique; on the other hand, it was very puzzling and puzzling.

Be bold and innovative.

This is why Luc Besson and others became interested in Yi Feiyang, and it is also the reason why they admire this film. It is difficult for them to imagine that someone can use artistic elements to shoot such a commercial science fiction blockbuster. You know, Hollywood directors

Science fiction films are generally commercially packaged and have no artistic value to study. Only great directors like Spielberg can use science fiction to promote their own "Renaissance", but Yi Feiyang also

He did it, but he was so young...

As a "experienced person", Yi Feiyang can constantly try and innovate in movies. This advantage is certainly not surprising. In addition to learning this unparalleled advantage, he also suppressed the shortcomings that come with the advantages in the script.

In the key link, this is where he is smart. Since he cannot copy the original version, he adapts the script from his previous life to make it more suitable for his own routine so that he can use it for his own purposes.

After chatting with Luc Besson and the others for a while, seeing that Hathaway could not understand, he ended the conversation as soon as possible. He soon found Dures, and when he saw Yi Feiyang coming, he shouted happily: "Yi, you finally

Come on, God, if you don’t show up, I’ll probably have to meet God!”

Yi Feiyang couldn't help but smile when he saw the rare humor in this usually cold-faced guy.

"I'm here to discuss business. I've just discussed it with Luc Besson and others, and we will distribute several of our movies to them."

"Luc Besson? Is that the philistine French guy?" Dures seemed to be very prejudiced against Lao Lu. "You know, Yi, Luc Besson's company actually has a close relationship with Warner America, and Warner's movies are generally given to

They distribute it, and in turn, Luc Besson's film is handed over to Warner Bros. for distribution in the United States."

"I know this." Yi Feiyang smiled, if he didn't know this, how could he fight with others. "But in business, no matter whether the French company and Warner are wearing the same pants, what we have to do now is to

Our movies are well packaged and marketed in Europe, instead of being distributed to different theater chains in Europe with very disadvantageous sharing contracts like before... Mark my words, man, either don't do it, or if you do it, you have to do it big.

!”

"Maybe I understand what you mean." Dures shrugged, "Your ambition once surprised me, but now, I can face it calmly."



Just as Yi Feiyang and Dures were having a cordial conversation, a very discordant voice suddenly appeared.

"Haha, what a coincidence, China Yi, I can meet you here!" As he spoke, he saw a guy with triangular eyes walking over, smiling and looking very friendly, but Yi Feiyang and others were surprised.

Very disgusting.

This person is none other than Abbas, Chairman of the North American Film Association and Acting President of Colombia!

The appearance of Abbas made Yi Feiyang startled. Abbas seemed to enjoy the "shock" effect brought about by his sudden appearance. He laughed again and said: "Yi, is it weird? Why did I suddenly appear here?"

Here? If I tell you that I am here to congratulate you, would you believe it? Haha, of course you won’t believe it! In fact, I am indeed not here to congratulate you, man..."

"Well, how can I put it, you are really smart. You know how to use opportunities like Cannes to promote your "Iron Man"... God, I was almost a step late! But luckily, I still caught up,

And we have great publicity for Spider-Man! Cannes is such a great place..."

Dures's face darkened, and when he was about to refute, he was stopped by Yi Feiyang.

"Haha, I'm glad you can come here. Mr. Abbas. I wanted to say hello to you. After all, "Spider-Man" is a very good film. I don't want to win so easily.

Got you!"

"What? God, did I hear you right? What did you say? You defeated me easily? Haha, man, I won't waste any more words with you. Yes, if you have the ability, let's go back to Hollywood for a decisive battle! Look

Okay, my "Spider-Man" will beat you to the ground!" Abbas showed a hint of ferocity, and then sneered away.

Looking at his back, Dures said: "I really want to beat this bastard!"

"Even an honest person like you wants to flatten him, which shows how cheap he is!" Yi Feiyang said with a smile.

"So what do we do now?"

"What to do, wait until Hollywood gives him a hard slap!"

"Go back to Hollywood..."
To be continued...
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