Hollywood Lover

At around 9:50, the main creators of The Matrix began to come to the rostrum and sit down one after another.

As the film's director and producer, Zhang Dongcheng said to Mike: "My friends from the press, the launch conference of The Matrix has officially started. If you have any questions, you can ask them!"

As soon as his words fell, a young man with an ID card around his neck stood up and said, "Director Smith, hello, I'm a reporter from Los Angeles Entertainment Weekly, and I want to ask you, it is said that The Matrix Before the filming started, he had already conducted special martial arts training for more than half a month, which even aroused the dissatisfaction of the crew members, is this rumor true?"

Zhang Dongcheng's face remained unchanged, still with a smiling expression, he explained: "I don't know where this reporter friend heard this rumor, but as a director, I have never seen anything in the crew. People have had conflicts! Alright, next one!"

As the reporter sat down, another blond young girl stood up. "Hello, Director Smith! I'm a reporter from the Wall Street Journal. I want to ask about your short-term film investment fund plan. How is it going?"

Hearing this, Zhang Dongcheng laughed and said, "Here, I want to say something first. Today is the launch conference of The Matrix. When you ask questions, try to mention topics related to the Matrix. But this reporter For the sake of a beautiful young lady, I will answer her question extra, the short-term film investment fund is very tense and smooth now. Alright! Next one!"

"Director Smith! I heard that you specially invited a martial arts instructor from Hong Kong for the filming of this movie, right?" Then stood up a middle-aged man with eyes and a very gentle look.

"Yes! I don't know who this reporter friend is?" Every reporter who stood up to ask questions would give the name of their organization in advance, but this one didn't say anything, but asked directly.

"Sorry, I forgot to say just now, I am a Los Angeles media reporter!" The man still maintained a gentle expression.

Zhang Dongcheng's eyes froze for an instant, this Los Angeles media news could be said to be his old enemy, ever since The Mummy was released, they have been bad-mouthing him. Even though the mummy had a good reputation at the box office and even caused a sensation at last year's Halloween, the newspaper didn't change its tune!

"Director Smith, I also want to ask, our Hollywood has the reputation of the world's film factory, can't you find an action director that satisfies you in Hollywood? You have to travel thousands of miles to Hong Kong to find it." The man's words were quite vicious. If Zhang Dongcheng answered incorrectly, he would probably offend many Hollywood filmmakers.

"Of course not!" Zhang Dongcheng shook his head and explained: "First of all, I want to explain that the Mr. Yuan Heping I specially recruited is not an action guide in the traditional sense of Hollywood, but a martial arts guide. The report has already let everyone know that my new movie will incorporate elements of Chinese kung fu! At this point, there are no talents in this field in Hollywood at present, so I will do such a thing! I hope you will not misunderstand me. original intention!"

Although the reporter was not reconciled, his question time had passed. Zhang Dongcheng directly chose a reporter next door to him.

Next, after Zhang Dongcheng slapped and answered several questions, the reporters focused their interviews on a group of other members, and the actors were undoubtedly the most asked questions.

Someone asked during the period that Keanu Reeves hadn't produced any outstanding works for several years, why did he choose him to play the leading role?

Someone also asked about Michelle Yeoh's joining the cast and whether there would be a conflict with Tomorrow's Empire.

The press conference about the launch of The Matrix lasted until about half past eleven and finally ended perfectly.

In order to resolve the conflict between the Hollywood members and the martial artists from Hong Kong as soon as possible, Zhang Dongcheng took the crew members back to Mrs. Liang's martial arts gym on the afternoon of the opening press conference.

Because the first scene he chose was the scene where Morpheus and Neo were fighting in the virtual tutorial.

Inside Mrs. Liang's Wing Chun gym, many crew members gathered here and are busy with the work of the set.

Although the interior decoration of this martial arts gym is very suitable for direct adoption, the lighting and some necessary aspects also need to be re-arranged by the staff.

When everything was ready, Zhang Dongcheng sat on the director's chair, stared at the monitor in front of him, and shouted loudly: "Action!!"

In the shot, Morpheus played by Jason, who first appeared, was wearing a loose black kung fu practice, and explained to Neo: "This is a fighting tutorial! It is very similar to the world created by the mother body. There are also laws of gravity and so on. These laws are no different from computer programs, some can be changed, some can even be cracked. Do you understand?"

During the period, the camera flashed Keanu Reeves playing Neo a few times. His face was full of ignorance, curiosity and bewilderment. His acting skills were impeccable. Even Zhang Dongcheng couldn't help applauding him up. However, considering that it is currently being filmed, he can only endure the impulse to say this, and continue to shoot the next scene.

Neo nodded half understanding.

Upon seeing this, Murphys said intently: "Then hit me! Do your best!"

Neo immediately performed the movements designed by Yuan Heping, with empty steps and light body. At first glance, it looked like Huang Feihong's classic posture in Hong Kong movies.

Murphys posed in a Tai Chi pose. This is a contest between Chinese Kung Fu! !

The camera zooms out slowly.

In front of a huge calligraphic work of Dao, Neo and Murphys each occupied one side, posing in a fighting pose. The quaint Chinese-style room makes all this look like a typical Hong Kong movie.

Neo's figure flickered, and he quickly attacked. Short, sharp, and quick hand-to-hand fights work, and they can attract countless eyes in the blink of an eye.

Of course, the actions Neo and Morpheus are performing now are all set in advance. As long as everyone tacitly uses each move one by one, it will show the effect as if they are really fighting!

After the short and quick close combat, the two sides broke apart at the touch of a finger. Morpheus switched to Neo's tricks this time.

Neo, on the other hand, changed his previous rigidity. The body is slightly relaxed, and the feet are on the ground bit by bit, and the figure is erratic and flexible. This movement is a butterfly step, the most used step in Bruce Lee's kung fu movies! It is also the action that Bruce Lee became famous for.

Neo slowly lowered his center of gravity, and approached Murphys with his feet one after the other. Cooperating with the movement of his thumb wiping his nose, it was amazing that the COS Bruce Lee had progressed to the end.

The reason why the Jeet Kune Do created by Bruce Lee is used is not only that this type of kung fu is very good-looking, but also because of Bruce Lee's huge popularity. After all, in the hearts of Americans, the names Bruce Lee and Bruce Lee will always be associated with Chinese Kung Fu!

Morpheus kept his composure and waved at Neo, showing his provocation.

Neo stepped forward quickly, jumped, flew up, and kicked Murphys a few times in the air. Although they were blocked by Morpheus, he was forced to retreat.

In this filming, Keanu Reeves is hanging from a steel wire behind his back, or to be more professional, it is Hanging Wia!

After all, this movement is one of the few that even real kung fu masters can do. Not to mention Neo, a flamboyant guy.

If you don't hang on to Wia, I'm afraid he won't be able to reach this level after two or three years of training.

Finally, Morpheus caught Neo's heart-warming kick and twisted him abruptly.

This scene has come to an end for a short time!

"CUT!" Zhang Dongcheng stood up from the chair and exclaimed, "Very good! Keanu, Jason, you two are amazing! Let's discuss the next move now, and each of you should take a rest first." , Restore your strength!"

After saying this, Zhang Dongcheng quietly cast a look at Jason. Except for Keanu who felt a little strange about all this, no one else noticed.

"Smith, I'm very sorry, I have to interrupt!" Jason instantly understood Zhang Dongcheng's meaning, walked over suddenly, and said, "I don't think it is necessary for us to find Hong Kong people here. Can design these movements!"

Jason's approach was almost equivalent to a blatant challenge to the director's authority, which immediately made the whole set dumbfounded.

After a long time, some people who were dissatisfied with Yuan's class finally began to speak out, and the leader was a drama manager named Baldwin. He's one of those half-baked action directors in Hollywood. Specially responsible for designing some fighting movements for movies with action scenes.

However, because Yuan Heping joined the crew of The Matrix, he was completely reduced to the work of drama management. I can't interfere in the action aspect at all.

The gap between drama management and action guidance is very large, and this is not only reflected in salary. The action director is basically a character who relies on his brain for food, while the production manager is equivalent to the nanny and nanny of the crew. He is responsible for chores such as clothing, food, housing, and transportation for the crew, and basically does not get involved in the movie.

Baldwin was overjoyed when he saw that Jason, a friend of the director, was the first to express his dissatisfaction with the martial arts instructor in Hong Kong. He said directly: "Director Smith, I agree with Mr. Jason's proposal! I think I can design an action that is not inferior to this group of Hong Kong people! Keeping them is a waste of the film's budget!"

Seeing someone supporting him, Jason seemed really happy, and continued: "Director Smith, we think so too. These Hong Kong people are useless at all! Their movements are just a little more complicated in design, and we don't care at all. Need them!"