The struggles of a failed college entrance exam candidate in Hong Kong entertainment

Chapter 94 Didn't you say you didn't bring any assassins with you to the United States?

Starting in May 1993, the two screenplays by Su Nan began to gain traction across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

(Con Air) earned $1762 million in the United States in its third week, which is equivalent to a total of $5519 million in 17 days.

This blockbuster has also begun to bombard theaters in Europe, including entering the South Korean market.

The series (The Outlaws), starring Hung Po, continues to generate new buzz.

Sunan himself has already done some (hacking) post-production work, developing some working samples with film, and the film will be resealed.

After finishing these tasks, he would take the working sample to Hollywood and communicate with the script and special effects studio.

Whatever his requests might be fulfilled, they could be described using the most detailed storyboard and sample footage.

After the special effects studio understands the process, various digital special effects renderings will be produced.

On May 7th, Su Nan and Rosamund Kwan, along with five bodyguards, arrived in Los Angeles.

After a short rest, he went to Skyworth Special Effects Studio. Now, Brother Nan is not only a director, but also a big name in the field of CGI special effects.

Communicating with your own hired team is much easier than with Industrial Light & Magic.

When he came to Hollywood, he also arranged for someone to buy a Steadicam stabilizer.

To film a good movie (Extraction 1) during the summer holidays, a Steadicam is still a must-have for securing film cameras at this stage.

He doesn't need to relearn photography skills.

I took 100 "smart pills" to recall all the knowledge I had about handheld sports photography before and after my time travel.

Recalling the directors I met after time travel, including all the knowledge I gained from communicating with the directors and cinematographers.

It's like stretching a straight line to the maximum in photography skills.

This perfect smart drug has such amazing effects in every aspect.

Meanwhile, across the Pacific, Richie Jen's "Too Softhearted" continues to bombard numerous radio stations in Taiwan.

Old Yang and others who were planning to buy the port were also using their connections to repost various news and gossip about the "million-dollar screenwriter".

This is to work hard to make the Taiwanese market a box office hit.

Su Nan didn't expect that he would receive a phone call while he was still busy in the rented special effects studio on the afternoon of the 10th.

Xiang Shisan, Zhang Min, Wang Jing, Qiu Shuzhen, and Li Jiaxin all came to Los Angeles together.

These people said they wanted to broaden their horizons and understand how Hollywood's CGI special effects work.

I'd like to inquire if I can get a sneak peek at (Jurassic Park 1).

This definitely requires leveraging connections in southern Jiangsu.

Su Nan returned to the hotel after pausing her work and saw Sister Guan chatting with Zhang Min and Ah Xin in the lobby lounge area on the first floor, protected by several bodyguards.

He walked over speechlessly, saying, "You guys really have too much free time. If you stay on Hong Kong Island for two or three months at most, you'll only be able to watch dinosaur blockbusters in the cinema."

"As for making a special trip to see the advance screening?"

Zhang Min and Li Jiaxin hurriedly ran over to greet them.

Ah Xin said excitedly, "Brother Nan, it's not that I lack willpower, it's that Xiang Sheng and Director Wang said that if this path is feasible..."

"The movie 'Green and White Snake,' which they've invested 20 to 30 million US dollars to produce, could help promote me and Sister Xian."

"My acting is terrible, I can only play the third or fourth female supporting role. Sister Xian felt that she could play the female lead, so I couldn't help but come over."

"Wins Entertainment also talked to Brother Jie. If there is such a big investment, Brother Jie is willing to play the role of Fahai, who is very good at fighting."

The film "Green Snake," originally released in late 93, has gone through many twists and turns, and its fate remains uncertain, which is quite perplexing.

However, the original cast for the original (Green Snake) was Anita Mui and Gong Li.

It was purely because the schedule couldn't be sorted out that Joey Wong had to come in and save the day!

Are they now eyeing Xiaoxian as their top choice? They're really throwing money at Skyworth's leading lady to boost her status.

Su Nan looked at Zhang Min, "How much of the production cost have you raised?"

Zhang Min hurriedly explained, "Yongsheng will contribute HK$3000 million, and Brother Yang and Brother Wu from Wanwan will each contribute HK$1500 million."

"Brother Jie is willing to join the project with a salary of only 100 million yuan, but he can share 5% of the box office profits."

"Golden Harvest is still unsure, but they also said they could try bringing Dongbao in for joint investment."

This group of people has already pooled together an investment of HK$7000 million.

If Golden Harvest and Toho invest more than $1000 million together, it's not like they're betting their entire fortunes.

If you calculate it that way, Lao Xu (The New Swordsman of Shushan) could really pull off another big hit.

It's hard to say whether it will be a major bombshell or a huge surprise.

Rosamund Kwan didn't walk as fast as the two women. It was only then that she reached Su Nan's side, took her arm, and smiled, "Your respective investors are so scattered."

"Don't interfere too much with Director Xu's creative process once filming starts; too much interference will only lead to a collapse."

Su Nan asked curiously, "Xiao Xian is here too? Where did Director Wang and the others go?"

Zhang Min laughed and said, "Sister Xian didn't come; she's still experiencing life in Macau. Director Wang and Ah Zhen went out shopping."

Nan Ge flew to Hollywood to discuss the production requirements for large-scale special effects and to determine the number of CGI shots.

This includes taking Skyworth's special effects artists to Hong Kong Island to scan the negatives with computers, generate digital files, and bring them back to Hollywood.

Xiang Shisan took Fei Jing and Qiu Shuzhen out shopping to buy some gifts.

They want to see the Jurassic Park in advance, and they can't just make empty promises.

Su Nan glanced at his watch and said, "Let's have dinner at 7 p.m. Then everyone go back to their rooms and rest for a while."

After he and Sister Guan returned to their room, Rosamund Kwan exclaimed, "I heard from Zhang Min that Director Xu wanted to create a realistic but not scary, and somewhat ethereal super green and white snake prop."

"We've been brainstorming with a group of professionals for half a month now."

Su Nan nodded, "Digital CGI aims to bring props and models to life, but the giant python is too easy to turn into a scary shot."

It was past six o'clock in the evening.

Su Nan planned to have a meal at the hotel where she was staying, but unexpectedly Zhang Min suddenly came to knock on the door. Fei Jing and Xiang Gan San had gone to the hospital.

Rosamund Kwan and Michelle Reis are chatting in the living room.

When Zhang Min's face turned pale, Su Nan rubbed his forehead speechlessly. "Last year during the Los Angeles riots, there were tens of thousands of robberies, arson, and murders in just a few days."

"It wouldn't be surprising if they lost money while buying a gift and were robbed by ruthless bandits."

Zhang Min and Ah Xin were once again stunned and speechless. "Is this really true?"

Tens of thousands of crimes in a city in just a few days? That sounds more outrageous than a movie.

Is this the United States? This must be Moscow.

In fact, Hollywood was also one of the hardest-hit areas in last year's riots.

From Santa Monica Boulevard to Manchester Boulevard, there are burned-down buildings everywhere, with property losses amounting to $5 million.

That was $5 million in 1992!

Los Angeles is like this, and New York, the location of Jackie Chan's film (Rumble in the Bronx), isn't much better.

Therefore, (Rumble in the Bronx) was able to generate over $3200 million in box office revenue for Jackie Chan.

Aside from the various stable large mafia groups, there are street racers and all sorts of shady characters everywhere.

Su Nan coughed and gestured for Guan Zhilin to pour water for Zhang Min. "It's not a big problem. Old Xiang has seen it all."

"They only lost some property and suffered minor injuries. They're fine once they get to the hospital."

"Most of the time, the communities where the super-rich live are separated from poor areas by high walls, a large police force, and privately hired bodyguard teams."

"The hotel we're staying in is of a decent standard. You can drive straight from your home, office, or film set into the parking lot or underground garage and take the elevator to your room, so you can be sure of your safety."

"If you walk a couple more blocks outside, you'll find free people everywhere."

"When Ah Zhi and the others accompanied me to work here before, they rarely went out shopping."

This reassurance brought Zhang Min some relief and relaxation, but she still felt it was all very surreal.

She took a sip of tea and asked curiously, "You rarely see this kind of reporting on Hong Kong Island, do you?"

Last year's Los Angeles riots naturally shocked the world.

But the United States has just become the global superpower and the first pole, so it's unlikely that those who admire foreign things would specifically target dark and shady topics to expose.

Rosamund Kwan also smiled and comforted Cheung Man.

Su Nan asked again how serious the injuries were. Xiang Shisan and his bodyguard were hit by a group of motorcyclists and fell to the ground.

The severity varies, but the good news is that at most, it results in fractures but not permanent disability.

Fei Jing suffered two superficial stab wounds, while Qiu Shuzhen sustained a minor neck cut when her necklace was taken from her.

How could I encounter such a ridiculous situation just because I went out of the hotel to buy some gifts?

Leaving aside the tens of thousands of arrests during the 92 Los Angeles riots, statistics from the first quarter of 93 showed that Los Angeles had a murder rate as high as 30.5 per 10 people.

More than 400 murders had occurred in this city before May!

This is murder, not a regular street racer robbery. You can report this to the police station and nobody will even listen to you.

Su Nan's first time studying in Hollywood, he encountered quite a few troubles, mainly because he was overpowered and lacked normal human ethics.

After explaining, he quickly arranged for the three male bodyguards he brought to visit the hospital and assess the situation.

After thanking her politely, Zhang Min made a phone call to Hong Kong Island.

Xiang Shisan has a family. He only brought two bodyguards/translators with him. He left one at the hotel for Zhang Min and took the other with him.

Taking that person out would essentially be to protect him, Fei Jing, and Qiu Shuzhen.

They never expected that the location of the famous Hollywood would be so outrageous.

However, in the early 90s, the safety ratings for Hong Kong residents traveling to Tokyo, Seoul, and Bangkok were indeed much higher than those for Los Angeles and New York during the same period.

A moment later, Rosamund Kwan was still talking to Li Jiaxin.

Su Nan ordered food at the hotel to have something to eat first, and Zhang Min finished her phone conversation when the waiter delivered the food.

He served Zhang Min the food she ordered, and she took it back to her room.

Su Nan invited Sister Guan and Li Jiaxin to eat, saying, "Xiao Xian is preparing quite seriously for (leaving Macau). If she performs well, it will be her Best Actress award."

"Ah Xin, you want to become a workaholic, but your acting skills are still lacking. Fortunately, you're young."

Ah Xin nodded, "I came here with Sister Min and Ah Zhen hoping to get a supporting role in the Green and White Snake series, and we also thought we could visit Hollywood and take some photos."

"Unlike in Hong Kong, where it's easy to get mobbed without bodyguards or assistants, I didn't expect it to be this chaotic here."

She had just finished filming (Fong Sai-yuk sequel), so her scenes were filmed first before they arrived.

The production team also supported it, after all, this could be considered as paving the way for Jet Li.

Do you think Ah Jie would be envious if he got to star in a big-budget film with an investment of around 2 million Hong Kong dollars?

Su Nan chuckled, "I'll contact John and try to get him to get it sorted out by tomorrow or the day after, so we can go see (Jurassic Park) ahead of time."

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May 12, still at a large hotel in Los Angeles.

John from 6th Century Fox came to pick someone up from the hotel. After shaking hands with Su Nan, he laughed and announced, "Jurassic Park is scheduled for release on June 11th!"

"Starting in June, the whole world will be swept away by a dinosaur storm."

"Su, you brought so many colleagues with you this time to learn?"

Su Nan exchanged a few pleasantries with a smile, and the group boarded different cars one after another. Xiang Shisan, Fei Jing, and the others were still in the hospital, except for a certain bodyguard with a broken bone.

This outing was just like any other routine trip, with only occasional minor bandaging required, and five male and female bodyguards from Skyworth accompanied us.

Sitting in the rented hotel's extended luxury car, John poured wine for Su Nan and then laughed again, "Los Angeles has indeed never been peaceful."

"Su, you didn't bring your Slavic friends with you, did you? We often have minor disputes here, there's absolutely no need for any big moves."

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John is still quite speechless about the fact that Brother Nan of Hong Kong Island is keeping assassins on Hong Kong Island.

He helped Su Nan win the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and that was paid for with John's money.

This is him subtly criticizing Nan Ge for being timid.

Su Nan shook his head with a smile, "How could that be? It's not easy for Slavic friends from Eastern Europe to get the necessary documents to come to the United States."

This was just casual chatting before watching Jurassic Park.

As they drank and chatted, the driver suddenly turned to John and said, "Boss, there's been a car following us."

John was bewildered; he had arrived at the hotel in his driver's car.

The extended luxury car that led the way to the hotel was driven by his driver, with a Skyworth bodyguard sitting in the passenger seat.

John, Sunan, Rosamund Kwan, and Li Jiaxin were sitting in the extended carriage.

Lao Xiang, Wang Jing, and the other bodyguards sat in other cars.

Is he following John, or is he following Sunan's group?

Su Nan smiled and asked what kind of car it was and what the license plate was. After receiving a reply from John's driver, he shook his head and said, "Don't worry about it, it's one of my people."

After some time, the convoy arrived outside a department of Global.

The crowd gradually disembarked, and another car, the Ford that John's driver had mentioned, was parked on the side of the road about 30 meters away.

John could see from a distance that there was a brown-haired, white-haired man in his forties or fifties in the driver's seat.

After watching for several dozen seconds, he couldn't help but ask Su Nan in surprise, "Is that your Slavic friend?"

Su Nan shook his head. "No, Victor is a genuine white American."

John was bewildered in the wind. Wang Defak, even if he wasn't a Russian, but a white American? You've only been in Los Angeles and you're already recruiting assassins?

On the surface, bodyguards accompany him, but in secret, assassins protect him? Damn, just how cowardly is Brother Nan from Hong Kong Island?

John mentally grumbled a few more times before grabbing his cell phone and dialing.

On the other side, Qiu Shuzhen, whose neck also had several bandages, pulled Li Jiaxin aside and whispered, "What's wrong? Are those people in front looking at that Ford behind us?"

Ah Xin looked blankly at him. "I guess so?"

Earlier in the car, she overheard John complaining about Nan's Slavic friends, calling them Russian assassins.

Back in Hong Kong, there were people like that who made countless triad bosses wary.

Nan Ge has been in the US for less than a year, and he's already pregnant here?

In this modern society, are suicide bombers still so easy to find? Ah Xin certainly didn't understand, from 1985 to 1990.

According to official US statistics, millions of people become homeless every year.

The story that inspired "The Pursuit of Happyness" took place in the 80s.

The real-life figure was able to make a comeback because he was free from problems such as disability, alcoholism, drug addiction, and PTSD.

The United States is a global beacon, and even homeless people here may know more about their professional fields than architects, retired elites, teachers, and other talents in Hong Kong.

Does this prove how awesome homeless people are in the US? No, it means that architects and teachers can become homeless here.

The timeline has remained unchanged for over 30 years, except that fentanyl folds are no longer ubiquitous.

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