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    In the colander restaurant on the main road, the decoration style is simple. The two of them sat at a table in a quiet corner. The waiters in white came several times holding fragrant trays and presented them with food.  Several customers also recognized Hanks and came over to say hello one after another. Hanks laughed and chatted with them, signed autographs and took photos with satisfaction, without any pretense of a superstar.

    And from the beginning to now, Ye Wei is almost all talking in this interview, and he is definitely more talkative than at the beginning of Quentin Tarantino's movie.

    He made no secret of his emotions. From the moment he fell in love with the script of "Little Miss Sunshine", he talked about how he embarked on the road to pursue his dream, how he crowdfunded to buy the script, how he contacted Willis, how he made a short film, and how he impressed Willis.  Leith, how did they betray you and then end up sitting here?

    As he spoke, he took out the things in the suitcase to make condiments. The wrinkles were a bit too much, but you could see them clearly.

    "Tom, to be honest, I almost threw away all these things. I was really disappointed at that time. I don't want to use the word despair, loss, unbearable loss."

    Hanks listened with rapt attention, and was very moved when he looked at the wrinkled documents handed over by Ye Wei. They were all written in his own hand!

    He likes this. In his heart, handwriting is the most sincerity and seriousness. He himself wrote a letter to Nia Vardalas, the screenwriter of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".

    Now this young man writes all the documents by himself and draws precise storyboards, 100% storyboards!  To achieve this step is enough to prove that he is not an ordinary teenager.

    With this seriousness alone, Ye Wei should get a chance.

    "I made all these documents with my own hands, one by one, just to show my ability and sincerity. But even so, there are still people who want to slander me, Richard Lovett" Ye Wei almost exploded  You should be polite even if you are being yourself. He just said: "That guy is so despicable."

    Hanks nodded and said with a straight face, "This method is very bad."

    In fact, he heard about this matter yesterday when he learned about Ye Wei's situation. Now after reading the original information and Ye Wei's conversation, he already knows who is true and who is false.

    "Those people didn't think so, they said it was a 'white lie'." Ye Wei laughed disdainfully, and his anger became even worse.

    I have to say that he is so "unbridled", on the one hand, his mentality has changed, and on the other hand, Hanks is as friendly as Forrest Gump!

    He knows that the screen image, public image and true temperament of celebrities are usually very different, often completely different. After Willis's incident, he understands this even more, and the more important the person is, the better they know how to disguise. Some people  Although they are smiling, they are actually very bad at heart. Both Lovett and Rifkin are the same.

    But the feeling given to him by Hanks is that he is a kind elder who does not look down on young people or act like a superstar. He is willing to listen, understand and comfort.

    The phrase "don't trust anyone" in the mysterious letter made Ye Wei less trusting than before and much more wary, but he was willing to believe in Hanks.

    Speaking of which, they are both Hollywood superstars, and Hanks¡¯s status in the world is higher than Willis¡¯s. Hanks can not only make money, but also win awards, and he is also very popular.

    Sometimes a filmmaker¡¯s popularity is directly reflected in the Oscars. You must know that every vote is cast by a peer, especially in the Screen Actors Guild. It is the peers who work with and know each other who decide who wins the award every year.  When the two candidates are indistinguishable in terms of film performance, I have a vote and have not been lobbied by anyone. So should I vote for Hanks, who is good to everyone, or for someone who plays a big role and loses his temper all day long?  people?

    If a filmmaker is often pityed by the media and says, "He deserves to win an award, but why can't he get it?" or "He should get a nomination," then there is something wrong with his popularity.

    Hanks is well-liked and has a good production vision. His production company Playtone is much better than Cheyenne Enterprises.

    Playtone was founded by Hanks and producer Gary Goetzman in 1996. The first movie he participated in was "The Unstoppable" (Playtone is the character in the film) which Hanks wrote, directed and starred in.  record company), yes, Forrest Gump can also write and direct!

    And it is a classic, with top-notch reviews and good box office results (2.5 million production fee and 34 million global box office)!  His film talent is all-round.

    However, after making this debut as a director and screenwriter, Hanks has not directed or written again, probably because he loves acting more.

    It was not until 2000 that Preton had his second work, participating in the production of "Cast Away" (a global box office of 420 million, 2 Oscar nominations), and then the super classic mini-TV series "Band of Brothers", and then  It's "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and it's a miracle.A movie with a production fee of 5 million and a global box office of 368 million!

    It also set off the trend of wedding movies, so with their "Wedding Day is Coming", Ye Wei remembered that she and Hanks had already had a fateful relationship.

    Hanks is one of the producers of these three works. In fact, Platon started producing only one year earlier than Cheyenne Enterprises.

    ¡°But comparing the results of the two companies is like comparing the heights of Yao Ming and Earl Boykins.

    This is also because of the difference in business strategies. Playtone plays steadily and does not make random moves, and is sure of success as soon as it makes a move; what about Cheyenne Enterprises?  It's such a great success. He started with several big production projects and bought a bunch of novel adaptation rights. Now he is keeping his energy with the money, but if he continues to squander like this, how many more years can Willis last?

    This is not what Ye Wei cares about. Before, he was thinking about how to save them money and had the goal of letting Cheyenne Enterprises taste great success. Now?  To hell with it.

    This is not the first time that Willis has had such a great success. The "Planet Hollywood" restaurant he opened in partnership with Stallone and others was very good at first, and opened many branches across the United States. It expanded wildly, but was poorly managed. In the end, the company went bankrupt.

    People are multi-faceted. As an actor, Willis is very smart, but as a boss, Willis is very stupid.

    He just hopes that Hanks can continue to be wise.

    "Tom, that's the way it is. This is my current situation, but I have to say, I'm not afraid of them! Your appearance has made me more determined on this point."

    Ye Wei put a spoonful of caviar into his mouth, chewing loudly, and said seriously: "I have learned a saying, 'In the film industry, your greatest power is your work.' I always believe that this is  Truth. Isn't it because of "Dance of Angels" that I got this opportunity?

    "This is the truth." Hanks nodded, admiring this young man even more. For those who are dedicated to making works, it is difficult not to succeed.

    "I will help you come forward to solve this matter. I know that I can't ignore it."

    Hearing these heartfelt words, Ye Wei couldn't help but smile: "Thank you, Tom! I'm grateful for your help. I told a friend that day that Willis is a bad policeman, but I believe there are still good people in the world.  The police, now I found, 'There's a snake in my boot¡ª¡ª', haha!"

    Hanks also laughed, "You are very funny."

    "Yes, this is one of my strengths."

    The two then began to talk about the possibility of cooperation. Hanks is now full of curiosity about the script of "Little Miss Sunshine". It is not easy for this project to cause such a big stir.

    As for Focus giving up on it, that doesn¡¯t matter at all. Warner Bros. gave up on ¡°Forrest Gump¡± in 1988. It¡¯s hard to believe, right?  But at the time, they thought Forrest Gump was too similar to "Rain Man" and there were no surprises. It wasn't until 1993 that Paramount began filming this film history classic.

    This is a movie. No one knows what it will be before it is shot. There is no need to deify the script, and we must not despise the script.

    Ye Wei took out the script and handed it to Hanks, and said solemnly: "I need to make something clear. If we can cooperate in filming "Little Miss Sunshine", no matter what the method is, I will serve as the first producer and director.  This is the premise of my cooperation. I am crazy, but I have crazy talent.¡±

    ""Dance of Angels" has already explained a lot, let me read the script first." Hanks did not have an extreme reaction, his expression was still kind, and he started to read the script.

    Ye Wei did not interrupt and quietly tasted the French meal on the table, paying attention to the other person's expression: serious and interested, as if he had seen some treasure, and there were some subtle acting expressions on his face, the actor's reaction after reading his favorite script!

    He couldn¡¯t help but feel happy and proud in his heart. Focus, focus, you are all willing to sell such a good script. If you sell it, it belongs to others and you can¡¯t take it back!

    After a while, the phone suddenly vibrated with an incoming call. Ye Wei took it out and saw, Lovett!  He frowned and said, "Tom, Lovett calls me and I'll listen to what he has to say."

    "Okay." Hanks raised his head and continued reading the script.

    "Son of a bitch, what are you calling me for?" Ye Weiyi answered and started scolding.

    "Hehehe! Boy, should you come to Santa Monica?" Lovett's arrogant voice came from the mobile phone, "Kevin Thomas, do you know him? I found him, and he told  I have something to say about the private compensation contract. Does Weiduo Image have other partners? How dare you put money into your own bank account? What do you think will happen if this matter is exposed?

    Ye Wei was furious, several bitches colluded together!  Hold!  His thoughts were a little confused and he tried his best to calm down.He said: "Save it, that contract was drawn up by professional lawyers. We only signed it after we found out it was feasible. You can't scare anyone!"

    "Is it feasible? Kevin Thomas has made so many false accounts. When you find out, instead of exposing or prosecuting him, you collude with him and cause other partners to suffer losses. Is it feasible?"

    Lovett smiled happily. It was much easier to catch this. "Boy, I know more about the law than you. Maybe your father needs to go to jail, maybe not, but the 500,000 your family has swallowed must be taken out."  It becomes the property of the company, and your family's reputation, your reputation Haha! If you can do this, will the Dream Chaser Alliance be clean? Do you think those parents will let you go? Boy, I told you,  It¡¯s not the time yet, it¡¯s not the time for you to show off to me!¡±

    "You guys" Ye Wei clenched his fists and trembled. Kevin Thomas should have received some benefits, enough for him to stand up and admit that he had made false accounts and dragged their family into trouble

    Hanks on the opposite side had already raised his head again, with confusion on his face. What's wrong?

    "Now I'll give you another chance. Come to Cheyenne Enterprises immediately, sign the transaction contract, and sell the script to us for 600,000. Then nothing will happen! If you still don't know who you are, all Weiduo  Investors in Image and Dream Chaser Alliance will immediately know how dirty you are!

    But if you know that you are wrong and apologize to us properly, you may still appear a few times when promoting the film in the future, genius boy, haha.  "

    "FUCK-YOU!" Ye Wei scolded angrily, his face flushed with anger, but his firm attitude did not change: "Go, go ahead, I told you, I'm not afraid of you! I'm not afraid at all! You have the ability  Send me to jail! Tell Kevin Thomas to fuck him!¡±

    He hung up the call, looked at Hanks, and covered his forehead: "Sorry, Tom, I'm so angry"

    "What's wrong?" Hanks asked concerned.

    Ye Wei sighed and told the whole story about "Wedding Day is Coming", followed by Lovett's threat, he said angrily: "Actually, I am already remaking "Wedding Day is Coming", all by myself! I  It just takes time for it to be profitable and for investors to get a return.

    "It's nonsense to embezzle property!"  My family invested 1.8 million, accounting for 78% of the shares!  Do you want to keep something for yourself?  Those sons of bitches!  But I'm really not afraid, I just need to explain more to the investors It's a dream for them to snatch away "Little Miss Sunshine" like this!  "

    Hanks frowned when he heard this, and his generous face seemed a little angry, and said: "It's okay, you don't have to worry. I have inquired and Willis has no intention of pestering you. These things should be all caused by Lovett."  That guy¡¯s idea is like this, and I¡¯ve never been able to stand it.¡±

    As he spoke, he took out his mobile phone and quickly dialed someone. He said in a deep voice: "Lowett, come over to the colander on the main road right away! Ye Wei and I are here. Come over and let us figure something out."

    Ye Wei was surprised and put another spoonful of caviar into his mouth, Beep!

    ¡­¡­

    On the other side, in the Cheyenne Enterprise CEO's office, Lovett was stunned, Hanks, that's Tom Hanks!  Hanks and Ye Wei are having lunch?  What's going on!  ?

    He looked at Rifkin, who was confused, and at Kevin Thomas, who was laughing, and his face became very ugly, "That damn boy damn it!!!"

    Tom Hanks had too much power and was CAA's largest actor client. Lovett didn't dare not go, and he didn't dare delay. He immediately rushed to the colander on the main road. Along the way, he did all kinds of things.  Guess how Hanks got involved and what it meant to ask him to come over

    Ten minutes later, Lovett walked into the Colander restaurant. By this time, the two of them had finished lunch and were tasting dessert.

    Seeing Ye Wei talking and laughing freely, Hanks had documents such as the script of "Little Miss Sunshine" and the storyboard of "Dance of Angels" in front of him. The big shot looked at him admiringly, and Lovett's heart kept sinking.  What's going on? That boy what kind of bad luck did he have?

    He kept a calm face, walked up and said hello: "Hey, Tom!" He looked at Ye Wei again and smiled: "This is a cunning boy who knows how to lie"

    "You don't need to say any more. I'm going to ask you a few questions and you tell me the truth." Hanks interrupted, his voice was authoritative and his eyes were slightly sharp. At this moment, he was not only the friendly Forrest Gump, but also the highest-ranking person in Hollywood.  's superstar, "You know I can get the truth, so don't lie to me."

    "Yes, of course you can" Lovett could no longer maintain his calmness and was a little embarrassed, in front of this kid

    Ye Wei ate the pudding leisurely, with a smile on his face, and said silently: "Someone is in trouble."

    HanksHe asked: "First, is "Dance of Angels" a work by Ye Wei?"

    "Hmm"Dance of Angels"" Lovett hesitated for a few seconds, but still had to answer truthfully: "It's his work. I don't know if he plagiarized it."

    Hanks' gaze became sharper, "Second, did you conspire to defraud the "Little Miss Sunshine" project?"

    "Tom, that was a white lie! The terms we gave him were exactly right" Lovett quickly quibbled.

    "Stop talking." Hanks interrupted again, with anger gathering in his eyes. "Third, have you suppressed this young man, spread rumors, threatened, intimidated, and prepared to make him disappear from the film industry?"

    Lovett really didn¡¯t want to answer. He looked around. Although no other customers could hear him, admitting it to Hanks was tantamount to courting death

    Damn it!  He waved his hands anxiously, his face turned red, and he held on to his round glasses that were about to fall off. "You don't know how bad this kid is. He scolded Bruce with the F word! I just want to teach him a lesson so that he can grow up."  Get up, we value him very much"

    "That's enough!" Hanks suddenly couldn't help but slapped the dining table. It wasn't very hard and made no sound, but the anger in his eyes could burst out. He glared at Lovett and reprimanded:

    "The reputation of the film industry is ruined by people like you. Talented young people do this if they don't protect them! Lovett, no matter what you are going to do, stop it, restore Wei's reputation, and don't disturb her anymore.  Otherwise, I will make it impossible for you to stay at CAA!"

    Ye Wei suddenly said: "I need him to give me an apology, not much, just an apology."

    "That's what it should be." Hanks nodded.

    Lovett¡¯s face was filled with colors as he helplessly called out: ¡°Tom, Tom¡­¡± Don¡¯t do this, don¡¯t do this, Hanks!

    Hanks had a sullen face and didn't say a word.  Lovett knew it was useless. This big shot was determined to side with the damn boy. Although he was a big-name agent, in front of the real big shot, he was just a nobody, just Mr. 10%.

    "Oh" Lovett suddenly laughed, and his smile was uglier than crying, and he said: "Boy, I'm sorry. I was too angry before, so that's what happened to us. What I said on the phone just now doesn't count, that's it.  ¡­¡±

    "My name is Ye Wei, not a boy." Ye Wei said coldly and took another bite of pudding.

    "Wei, I'm sorry!" Lovett almost jumped, but glanced at Hanks and endured it. He couldn't stay any longer, and neither could the shameless Mr. 10%!  He smiled at the big man and said, "Tom, I'm going to leave. You have the final say on this matter."

    Hanks nodded slightly and then said: "Remember not to make any small moves anymore. I admire this young man very much."

    Looking at Lovett¡¯s pig-liver-like face, Ye Wei was really relieved, and laughed and talked about the classic line from "Forrest Gump": "Miracles happen every day, don't they?"
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