Chapter 996 Landing in Hong Kong Chapter 997 Four Famous Actors(1/3)
My decision to go to China to shoot a movie attracted everyone's opposition, but in the end, under my stubbornness, they had to agree.
Since the trip to China is confirmed, we have to arrange all the next things.
"Boss, you said you're going to shoot a movie. Now you don't even have a script on hand. What movie do you want to shoot?" Stiller asked me.
His question made everyone nod. After all, DreamWorks has always been doing it to have scripts first and then set up crews to carry out filming, but this time it was obviously not the case.
I'm empty-handed now and I just say I'm going to make a movie. As for what movies I'm shooting, it's naturally a topic that everyone is concerned about.
"When I arrive in China, there will be a script." I laughed.
At this time, it is impossible for me to come up with a specific script. At most, I can only come up with a shooting plan, and this plan is the simplest.
"Boss, I really don't understand why you are going." Gans still didn't agree with me and shook his head.
"Gans, the boss is going, so there is naturally his reason. I support the boss!" The fat man patted Gans on the shoulder.
"How do you arrange the next work?" Gans asked, looking at me.
I pondered for a moment and said, "This is also what I am worried about. There will be many things in the second half of this year, and it is also the most tense time. When I am away, all the major things that have happened to the company and the consortium, you can send me a telegram and then the board of directors will discuss and decide."
"The place where our DreamWorks settles is still film, so the people who are conducting filming must work diligently to complete the shooting goals as soon as possible. During my absence, all the film business in the company was handled by Gans, David, Yassel and others. In addition, regarding political matters, such as cooperating with Rutman to conduct the presidential election, Calvin is responsible for his work. As for other branches of Lockettke, let them work according to their normal plans." I shrugged.
Although these words were not innovative, they all knew what they were going to do, and I was very relieved about these people.
"Boss, we are worried about you." Stiller said in a deep voice.
"Yes. The situation in China is so chaotic now, and the Japanese are becoming more wary. You run there. What if something unexpected happens? And you also said that a war might break out. If it really breaks out, people like you are the most vulnerable to injury." Coolidge, who has been silent, began.
"Don't worry about this, I believe those guys will still be a little more afraid of me." I smiled.
"So, Andre, I call Rutman and ask him to send a diplomatic letter to the Chinese leaders as president, and also say hello to the Japanese side. In this way, both sides will take special care of you." Coolidgedi's proposal has been praised by everyone.
"It's easy to talk about in China. I'm worried that if the Japanese know, they will be alert to my shooting work." I frowned.
"It's okay. Let's tell them that you went to Northeast China to inspect, so that's fine." Coolidge looked at me and said.
"That's fine." I nodded.
"Boss, who are you going to bring here for this shooting?" Gans asked.
"Dreamworks don't have to bring too many people, because this time the actors won't use our own. The fat man followed me and Stenberg followed me to be the deputy director, the head of the group lighting, makeup, etc., and we are looking for other people in China. If nothing unexpected happens, we will borrow from the celebrity movie company." I leaned on the chair and lit a cigarette.
"That's all!?" Gans grew up his mouth.
They don't like the people I have brought so few.
"Not necessarily. In addition to the people who were filming, I'm afraid I'll have to bring a large group of people with me." I laughed.
"A large group of people? Who?" Gans and others didn't understand what I mean.
"Kava follows me this time, so Darren will go there too. In addition, you can choose the kind of elite who can be ten from the factory guards and find 200 people for me." I stood up and smiled.
"200 people!?" Gans was stunned.
"What's wrong? Do you think it's too much?" I asked.
"No, no, no." Gans smiled wickedly: "I think there are fewer ones. It's better to have these two hundred people in the boss, you will basically have no problem with your safety!"
This time, the group of people were relieved.
In recent years, the Factory Guards have not been like the ones they were established. It can be said that this organization is the most advanced among relevant American organizations now. In this regard, only the local people in the investigation department can compete with us. The members of the Factory Guards were originally carefully selected from the second brother's Burbank Party. These people are very proficient in fighting, guns, intelligence inquiries and even foreign languages. They are completely trained in the model of the secret service. From this, they will pick out 200 elite soldiers. Their combat effectiveness will be known by thinking about it.
So when I heard that I wanted to bring these 200 people over, everyone felt relieved.
"Boss, how are you planning to get there? Should you take a boat or a plane?" Gans said to me.
Nowadays, from the United States to Asia, the basic mode of transportation is still a ship, one is cheap, and the other is that the ship transports a lot of things. Although the aircraft has already achieved trans-ocean navigation, it is basically used for large commercial purposes due to its high price.
"Of course it's the plane. The ship is too slow." I made the decision without thinking. "So many people, plus the shooting equipment, I guess it needs a flight formation." Gans laughed.
"It's only four or five planes that can be solved." The fat man laughed.
"Boss, how do you arrange your itinerary after you arrive in China?" Gans asked. He needed to take care of such things.
"The first stop is to go to our branch in Hong Kong, then go to the star film company in Shanghai, and then go directly to the Northeast. After filming the movie, I returned to Hong Kong and came back from wherever I came back." I marked a line on the map.
"Boss, don't you go to Nanjing to visit their leaders? And, if you like China so much, don't want to go around?" Gans asked with a smile.
I shook my head: "I want to do it too, but there is not enough time."
"Okay, then I'll make arrangements now. Let's arrange it for the branch first, and then notify the celebrity movie company, boss, your trip is the furthest in history." Gans said as he shook his head to arrange things.
Next, everyone went to work on their own, and I called Feimu, Ozu and Nico over.
"Jinglu Ozu. The movie we filmed this time will basically be a film that stands on the side of the Chinese people to condemn Japanese military invasion. You two must also participate and may undertake a considerable part of the work tasks. Jinglu should have no problem, Ozu. If this movie is filmed, you may attract hatred or even revenge from the Japanese. You have to think about it. If you don't want to participate, I have no objection." I looked at Ozu and whispered.
Ozu naturally understood what I meant. With my influence, if this movie was shot, it would definitely be an influence around the world. It is impossible for the Japanese to see it, and Ozu that appears in it will naturally be regarded as a traitor by the Japanese. It will even be difficult to return to his motherland.
"Boss, I love my country, but I love truth and peace more." Ozu looked at me with a firm look.
Looking at this little man, I nodded.
"Then I will assign a task!" I stood up with a very solemn attitude.
Ozu and Femu immediately straightened their chests.
"Fei Mu serves as the deputy director of the crew, responsible for the preparation of relevant local equipment, costumes, actors, etc. You are familiar with China, so you can leave this matter to you." I took a sip of tea.
"Where is me?" Ozu asked.
I let out a long sigh and said, "Ozu, among everyone, your task is the heaviest. Since this movie is about a war or a conflict, of course it requires both China and Japan. It is easy to deal with in China and we can shoot it, but it is unlikely that Japan will allow me to shoot it, so you need to go there."
"I'm here?" Ozu was a little surprised. Ozu was only a person, and from the bottom of his heart, he was the most rejecting the Japanese authorities, especially the Japanese military headquarters. This was also the fundamental reason why he entered the Songzhu Film, but now he was asked to go to the Kanto Army. His mood can be imagined.
"Boss, Ozu is now in Japan, but he is classified as a bad person by the military headquarters." Nico reminded me.
"The bad guys also have times to surrender." I laughed and said, "Ozu must look like he has turned his back on the right way this time, so as to win the acceptance of the Japanese military, and then take the opportunity to mingle in the Kanto Army as a shooting staff member. If Japan starts a war, they need a large number of such people and need to report their achievements to the people behind Japan to promote themselves. At this time, Ozu can take a lot of shots we need. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I understand." Ozu nodded.
"Boss, this is a bit difficult, and Ozu may even be dangerous if it doesn't work well." Nico said.
I pondered for a moment and nodded: "It's a bit difficult. It depends on your means. In recent years, your trading company has made a large number of people in the government and military departments in Japan, and you need your connections at this time. Ozu is in danger, especially after filming the movie, you have to find ways to bring out the film. The Japanese will not let him go so casually. They have to check everything they carry with them. During the filming process, Ozu will also be in danger. In this regard, Nico, please give it to you." What I worry most is this problem.
"Boss, I won't have anything to do, don't worry." Ozu was very open-minded.
"Boss, if we mobilize the connections we have accumulated over the years, there will be a lot of them." Nico smiled proudly: "In fact, there are people familiar with us within the Kanto Army, and this guy has received our favors at the beginning."
"Who?" I opened my eyes wide.
"Honjo Shin." Nico's words made me stunned.
This guy's name was extremely great in later generations. From 1921 to 1923, he served as Zhang Zuolin's military advisor, familiar with the inside story of China, and was historically the direct planner of the September 18th Incident. If he could pass through this level, Ozu would definitely be no problem to get in. And it would be easier to complete the task.
"What position is he in the Kwantung Army now?" I asked.
"The commander of the 10th Division." Nico replied.
Commander of the 10th Division? If I remember correctly, during the September 18th Incident in history, his identity was the commander of the Kwantung Army. Was it because he was promoted before the September 18th Incident?
No matter what position he is, if we win this person, we will be half successful.
"Can this person be taken down?" I asked Nico. "There is basically no problem. And one of his adjutants is a member of a secret organization under our company, and he is extremely loyal to us. This will make it more convenient." Nico said ridiculously.
"Okay! Then that's the decision. You can get through this relief and arrange Ozu in, so that he must ensure his safety." I nodded and finally felt relieved.
The center of this movie is the various states and behaviors of both sides. Japan is the focus of its performance. If the shooting here is not successful, the effect of the entire movie will be greatly reduced. With the advantage of Nico, there will be basically no problem. Next, it depends on our shooting in China, and I am very confident in this regard.
That night, I discussed with the three of them for a long time and didn't go home until eleven or two o'clock in the evening.
When I arrived at the living room, I found that the whole family was sitting in the living room, as if waiting for me.
"Why don't you sleep so late?" I walked over and sat on the sofa. Yagelo and Vaporichi crawled over.
"Andre. Have you decided to go to China?" Heidi looked at me with a gloomy face. The other women were not very friendly.
"Yes." I scratched my head and answered honestly.
"I heard that China is very uneasy now, so you can go too?" Leni whispered with my arm.
"It is because of the uneasiness that I want to go. The Japanese are about to fight." I sighed.
"War!? That's so dangerous!" Leni pulled me tighter when she heard this, for fear that I would run away.
"Don't worry, I'm fine, the Japanese dare not attack me." I smiled.
"Then I'll go with you. At least I've been to China. If you are familiar with the situation, I can help you. If you don't miss you, you have never been to China." Heidi said to me with concern.
Hahahaha. I almost laughed.
As I smiled, I screamed because my ear was twisted by Heidi.
"Why, don't you want me to go?" Heidi smiled at me.
"No, no. Heidi, that place is too dangerous. I'm not relieved to have such a beautiful past. Besides, you still have a new moon to work on, right?" My words finally made Heidi let go.
"But they are worried." Heidi sighed. I have never seen the incest Heidi become so childish.
"Andre, I'll go with you! OK?" Leni smiled at me with a pout.
"You? What are you doing? At that time, artillery fire will connect to the world. Where can you stop? Who still has the heart to fight and who still has the heart to film?" I scratched Leni's nose.
Leni gave me a blank look and buried her head in my arms.
To be continued...