"OK, next, Miss Li Youhu, my pronunciation should be very accurate, right?"
"Yeah, Mr. Letterman, that's surprising."
"Actually, I have learned in advance that among the people here, Ms. Li's name is the most interesting. It means 'there is a fox there' and comes from the name of a poem in an ancient Chinese poetry collection. If anyone in the audience read it last year, it also comes from The performance of the Chinese National Style Art Troupe in New York must have been very impressive to this poem. As it happens, we have found the video of the performance today, and you can listen to it first."
Daenerys Entertainment East Coast Headquarters on the Upper West Side, Manhattan.
Today is Tuesday, July 22nd.
This is the recording site of the "Late Show with David Letterman". The crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was all present to promote the film.
When an edited dance number from "There Are Foxes" was played, David Letterman said with an intoxicated look on his face: "Although I still don't understand it, it's so beautiful. I think everyone feels the same as me. So, answer Let’s get to the point, Miss Li, can you briefly introduce your role in the film?”
"Of course, my character is an ancient Chinese aristocratic lady. She has learned kung fu since she was a child and has strong skills. At the same time, she is eager to get rid of the shackles of her family. The plot of the film is largely caused by my character's inner restlessness, haha , that’s about it, I can’t say more, if you are interested, you can go into the theater to watch it.”
"It's exciting," David Letterman answered naturally, and then looked at Ang Lee: "Mr. Director, then, why did you choose Miss Li as the heroine?"
"Because Youhu's appearance and temperament match each other very well. First of all, Li is very beautiful, isn't he?"
Amid the laughter of everyone, David Letterman also nodded in agreement: "No one has any objection to this."
"Furthermore, Li is also a very good dancer. If it weren't for this film, she should have appeared on the stage of the Guofeng Art Troupe we just saw. I initially hoped to find a girl who knew kung fu. But it's not easy, as appearance, physical fitness, and acting skills all need to be met. Li has dance skills. Dance and kung fu are largely connected. She is also very knowledgeable about performance. Coupled with the kung fu training before filming, she is able to Meet the requirements of the role.”
"It sounds very difficult. So, now that the movie is about to be released, before the audience sees the film, Mr. Director, can you first comment on Li's performance in the film?"
"There is only one word for evaluation, Amazing! Li is not only talented, but also works very hard. Through this cooperation, I believe she will become a very outstanding actor in the future."
Each episode of "The Late Show with David Letterman" is one hour long. The crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" got 20 minutes this time and took about an hour to complete the recording.
The time is half past five in the afternoon.
After the recording was over, everyone left the studio together. A middle-level executive from a high-end film studio who was responsible for coordinating the promotion of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" discussed the premiere tomorrow afternoon with everyone. After saying goodbye to each other, they left.
Teacher Yu came up with two entourages, as well as Jeremy Zhao, who was arranged to be Li Youhu's manager. This manager of Jet Lee under WMA had a general understanding of Li Youhu's background, although he did not know the details of Li Youhu. He regarded her as the focus of his career and worked hard. He had been staying in New York to plan for Li Youhu these days.
After personally handing a bottle of water to Li Youhu, Teacher Yu and others gathered her in the center and walked out together, while asking: "How is it? Is everything going well?"
Li Youhu took a sip of water and walked to the elevator entrance. He looked at the car next to him and nodded, and whispered to Teacher Yu: "Well, you have noticed, Yang Gang's face is not very good."
What Li Youhu is talking about is the other heroine of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the original Michelle Young.
Teacher Yu didn't know why, but he nodded slightly and also lowered his voice: "What happened?"
Li Youhu was a little proud but tried not to look like a villain and said triumphantly: "We just recorded, and our attention was basically on Director Li, Brother Fa and me. She was given the shortest time. I estimate that the footage will definitely be cut after it is edited." It will be less.”
Said the elevator arrived.
Everyone entered the elevator together. Teacher Yu glanced at the agent on the other side, paused and said, "He should have arranged it."
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"Definitely," Li Youhu said, looking at the manager next to him: "Jerry, um, has Michelle signed a contract with WMA?"
Jeremy Zhao was not a man of many words, and he had just heard a general idea. He waited until Li Youhu asked about it before he took the initiative and said, "No, in fact, I have inquired in private. Ms. Yang is 35 years old this year. As a Kung Fu stars are a bit old at this age, and it is difficult for them to develop much in Hollywood. But you, Li, if "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" does well at the box office, you'd better take the opportunity to take on a few more movies and build your reputation."
Understand Li Youhu's background, the manager's words are encouraging, obviously he has his own little thoughts.
With Westeros on his back, as long as Li Youhu thinks about it, this girl will definitely have no shortage of opportunities, and even her Asian identity will not be a big obstacle. If she can become famous, he will have another famous star in his hands. The most direct The advantage is that you can earn more commissions.
Li Youhu didn't show too much eagerness, he just smiled, and the group came downstairs and said goodbye again.
I made an appointment to have dinner with a group of friends from the Guofeng Art Troupe who had just returned to North America from their European tour last week. When I returned to my residence in the Upper West District, Wei Sancha, Gu Yaoyao, Ouyang Shuli and six or seven others were close friends with Li Youhu. The girl has arrived, and Chen Xingwei is among them. The two girls were originally arranged to be a couple, and at least on the surface they are very harmonious.
In a single-family house on 90th Street on the Upper West Side.
The maids were responsible for preparing dinner. A group of slender and delicate girls were sitting, lying or lying down in a living room of the villa, chattering about the current situation.
"Of course I'm tired, but I'm also very fulfilled." Gu Yaoyao sat cross-legged on the sofa with a glass of orange juice and gestured with one hand: "You don't even know that we were so popular in Rome every day. There were a bunch of people blocking the back entrance of the theater, and then a bunch of police were called to maintain order."
Ouyang Shuili interjected: "Yes, there are still people pursuing Zhan Zao, a handsome young man who chased him all the way from England to Rome. Alas, who made Zan Zao's solo dance of "Jian Jia" so beautiful?"
Wei Canchao, who didn't get a seat on the sofa and could only sit on the carpet while flipping through a fashion magazine, immediately interrupted when he heard this: "Don't talk nonsense, where is it?"
"She seems to be very rich. I'll send you a bunch of roses," Chen Xingwei also joked: "Of course, we will definitely look down on him because of his differences."
"That's right, no matter how rich you are, you can't compare to our boss."
"I'll get angry if you keep talking nonsense."
Everyone was laughing and joking, and Ouyang Shuli looked at Li Youhu again: "By the way, Youhu, we have discussed the movie you have here, and we will buy tickets together in a few days to help you support it."
Li Youhu immediately said: "It's better not to do it anymore, it's just like cheating."
"Why is this cheating? We also want to watch this movie."
Li Youhu thought for a moment and said, "If you really want to see it, why not attend the premiere tomorrow?"
"It's the premiere, can I get tickets?"
"I'll call and ask later. It should be fine. Ours is not a blockbuster like "Days of Independence," and there are no fans coming to grab tickets."
Ouyang Shuli looked contemptuous: "Tsk, I'm so pitiful. We want to make a movie but we can't."
"Then you go talk to the boss, he will definitely agree."
"Tch, the last time we saw the boss was in China, and it's been more than two months."
"Tsk, tsk, it sounds like a resentful woman in the palace."
Ouyang Shuili slightly twisted his slender and graceful body, and finally leaned on Su Fengnian next to him, with a resentful look on his face: "It turns out that we are all resentful women in the palace..."
Su Fengnian pushed away Ouyang Shuili, who was dragging his voice: "Go, go, just be a resentful woman yourself, don't drag us along."
"Okay," Li Youhu smoothed things over: "Then what are you doing recently?"
"Take a break for now," Ouyang Shuli said: "By the way, over in China, the Spring Festival Gala has sent us an invitation and wants us to participate in this year's program, and they selected the "Plucking Wei"."
Li Youhu heard that there was obviously something behind Ouyang Shuili's words: "Then what?"
"I've been touring for more than half a year and I'm very tired. I heard that rehearsals for the Spring Festival Gala will take several months, so people don't really want to go."
Li Youhu said subconsciously: "That's the Spring Festival Gala."
After speaking, he reacted again.
As for myself, if I were still a member of the former Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, it would definitely be a great honor to be able to participate in the Spring Festival Gala.
Now, it really doesn't matter.
After all, they have to be busy for several months, rehearsing and rehearsing for seconds, and still can't make much money. As for becoming famous through the Spring Festival Gala, the girls of the Guofeng Art Troupe are already very famous, and they are still world-class.
Thinking about this, Li Youhu asked again: "What about it?"
Ouyang Muli said: "The boss agreed for us, what else can we do? However, we can go directly to the final rehearsal without being screened, and everyone is already very familiar with the dance. They can dance it with their eyes closed. It is definitely better than Other program groups are much more relaxed."
Wei Cancha suddenly said: "Actually, the boss is doing it for everyone's benefit. If he can show his face in the Spring Festival Gala, it will be useful in the future."
These words made the atmosphere in the living room lag slightly.
Girls can't help but think about the future.
At the beginning, everyone only signed a five-year contract. Although it has only been a little more than a year now, any girl with a little sense understands that the current life cannot last forever.
Thinking of this, everyone looked at Li Youhu with a bit of envy.
Li Youhu is now settled.
And even if their contracts are renewed once, or even twice or three times, they will eventually leave.
Unknowingly, they have become accustomed to the luxurious and princess-like life now. It is a little hard for the girls to imagine how they will live without this in the future.
Being stared at by a group of eyes, Li Youhu quickly understood everyone's thoughts and subconsciously shifted the conflict and looked at Wei Canzao: "Since you think it is useful, why don't you perform for everyone and talk to the boss, he will definitely agree. , the Spring Festival Gala should also accept replacing "Pai Wei" with "Jian Jia"?"
Wei Canchao said: "I'm very busy and have my own things to do."
Li Youhu was confused: "Huh?"
Gu Yaoyao helped reveal the answer: "Janzhao is practicing sword dance recently. A song my boss wrote when he was in China two months ago needs to be accompanied by dance."
"That song "The Meeting in the World"?"
"It's another song, it's also very nice, and the style is similar. The boss said, well, it's all Chinese style, but this one is about Yu Ji. The boss also said that in the future he will make an album, all Chinese style."
"What, Ji?"
"Farewell My Concubine, that Yu Concubine."
"Oh," Li Youhu became interested: "Sing it for me?"
Gu Yaoyao shook her head: "I can't sing well, let Sanzhao do it, she can do everything."
"I can't sing well either," Wei Canzai refused, and added: "The song was recorded by Twelve Chai and the others. You know, they are not only good at musical instruments, most of them have also studied vocal music and opera. They can sing beautifully. , making us feel like we are wasting our lives by singing along. After you finish this part, go to Long Island and listen to it live.”
When Li Youhu heard what Wei Cancha said, he became even more curious.
Unfortunately, after Wei Canzai refused, the girls formed a tacit understanding and kept it a secret from her. They didn't even want to hum a word, so they had to give up.
After the dinner party in the evening, the girls all stayed. The villa was very spacious, and it was more than enough for six or seven more girls.
Early the next morning, Li Youhu started busy preparing for the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the evening.
To be precise, because it had already premiered once in Cannes in May, this time it should be the North American premiere, which took place at a flagship theater affiliated with Daenerys Entertainment's Oden Cinemas in the Midtown section of Broadway.
It took more than two hours to discuss the photo and interview process, put on dresses and jewelry, and even put on makeup in the afternoon. It was not until about five o'clock in the afternoon that Li Youhu arrived at the destination in a limousine car and met up with the other main creators of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Show up together.
Even if it is just a low-cost film with an investment of 15 million US dollars, the premiere of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was equally lively.
In addition to all the main creators of the film who were present, there were also two of the most famous Chinese movie stars in Hollywood, Jack Cheng and Jett Lee, who came specially to support them. In addition, there were also New Yorkers such as Martin Scorsese and Robert De Ni Luo and a series of filmmakers, big and small, are supporting the cast, which can be regarded as a star-studded one.
After communicating last night, a group of girls from the Guofeng Art Troupe also got tickets. After all, they have been regarded as an entertainment hotspot in the past six months. They were also temporarily arranged to walk on the red carpet. The seven girls were so gorgeous that even though they were not as expensive as Li Youhu The CK custom-made dress just relied on its beautiful appearance and the name of the "National Style Art Troupe" to attract a burst of intensive flashes from the reporters on the scene who did not hesitate to film.
six o'clock.
The premiere started on time.
After all, it is the second premiere, and the core is for publicity. Therefore, the 300-person hall of the flagship theater of the Odeon Cinemas chain used for the film screening, just invited more than 100 reporters from all over North America, and the travel and public relations expenses were , the expenses are high.
Of course, compared to placing TV ads, a publicity strategy that uses premieres and media to fully bloom is very cost-effective.
The problem is that ordinary second- and third-tier film companies cannot summon more than a hundred media if they want to follow the same pattern. This once again reflects the heritage of large studios, or more accurately, the heritage of Daenerys Entertainment at this time. , because even the other seven companies in Hollywood cannot easily gather so many reporters if it is just for a small film with an investment of 15 million.
In the screening room.
The creators briefly interacted with the guests, and the movie started soon.
Unlike the original Chinese soundtrack with French subtitles at the Cannes premiere, this time it was played in an English dubbed version.
No way, North American audiences are famously not fond of reading subtitles.
The carefully crafted dubbing version is also the foundation of Daenerys Entertainment.
In recent years, foreign language films have been successfully introduced frequently. One of the reasons is that Daenerys Entertainment has worked hard on dubbing. The company has a high-quality translation and dubbing department responsible for this part of the work. Compared to other companies, Especially those small film producers, because of insufficient dubbing capabilities, often mess up a film that is very good overseas.
On the big screen, after the label's opening credits, an oriental martial arts picture slowly unfolded.