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- "I also want to thank a special person, VIY."
On July 14, 2004, the ESPY Sports Awards annual ceremony was held at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. 14-year-old Bethany Hamilton won the "Best Comeback Award". In October 2003, she lost her entire left hand due to a shark attack. But she was not knocked down by this and won fifth place in the shortboard event at the NSSA National Competition earlier this year. Her deeds inspired people.
On the ESPN channel on the TV screen, Bethenny, wearing a rose-patterned off-the-shoulder dress, stood on the stage, holding the trophy in her right hand, grinning with her braces exposed, and said to the more than 3,000 guests in the audience. :
"He is one of my idols. I have watched his short film "Dance of Angels" many times. Every time I can get strength from it. God allows him to encourage me in a special way, as well as all the things I have experienced. THANK YOU VIY, THANK YOU EVERYONE!¡±
Immediately, enthusiastic applause resounded throughout the Kodak Theater, and everyone stood up to show their respect and best wishes for this determined girl.
Who is Ye Wei? Most people still know that the talented boy, the movie prodigy, is doing miracles in "Wedding Day" this summer, and he is a popular figure in the United States.
Not many people know what "Dance of the Angels" is, but thanks to Bethany's thanks, this miracle short film has once again appeared on the screen, and ESPN used the clip in a special report on Bethenny. This short film has already been donated to CDF (Children¡¯s Defense Fund) by Ye Wei, and all profits generated from it will always be donated to CDF.
Not many people know that Bethenny was actually very disappointed with Ye Wei that day. He was originally going to attend the dinner after the award ceremony and had made arrangements to meet her, but he suddenly canceled the trip due to personal reasons. I really don¡¯t know what happened. His relationship with Kristen Stewart was exposed a few days ago, maybe it has something to do with it.
But she believes she will see him soon! I just didn't expect that VIY suddenly changed a lot, and the meeting with her was repeatedly postponed. It was only the second year that I actually met her.
In January 2005, at the NSSA National Competition, Bethany Hamilton won the shortboard event, and a legend was born!
During the Chinese New Year in February, VIY returned to Los Angeles from Toronto, and Bethenny was also going to Los Angeles. This time we finally met! In the parlor of the Brentwood Hotel.
¡°VIY, it¡¯s nice to meet you, it means a lot to me.¡±
In the spacious and elegant living room, even though she was accompanied by her family and managers, Bethany couldn't help but be excited when she saw her idol, he was standing there! Right in front of you!
A black and gray sweater and jeans, matching a tall and strong figure, a handsome smile on his face, and the look of those dark eyes made her heart pound. What was that look? Mature, confident, profound, penetrating, like he is very close to you and understands everything about you, very gentle, but also like he is very far away from you, not caring about everything about you, very cool.
When he looked at her a few more times, Bethany was too nervous. After so much experience, she was still so nervous. Her words were a little messy: "I love your movies"Dance of Angels", "Wedding Day is Coming" ", "Little Miss Sunshine", I have watched them all, no, no, "Little Miss Sunshine" has not been" She suddenly blushed a little.
Everyone laughed, but Ye Wei didn¡¯t laugh, he just looked cooler! Seeing him open his arms and hug her gently, Bethenny's heart jumped out of her chest, and she was hugged by him in the blink of an eye.
"Beth, you are a real hero. I'm sorry that I haven't met you until now. I had some problems before. You are my idol. I feel that I can't face you. I have gotten better recently, so I can't wait to see you. You. We are all like this, aren't we? We don't show our pain easily. When we stand up, we are ready."
VIY hold me! The little bit of anger Bethany had had was gone, Beth! He called me Beth!
Bethenny was a little dizzy next, as if she didn't know what she was talking about. Then she watched Ye Wei get to know her family, and then talked to her agent about the possibility of making a movie about her deeds. He said he was very interested. , an inspirational story that touches the soul, but he will not consider new projects until he completes "Little Miss Sunshine."
Afterwards, Bethenny wanted to give him a gift that she had already prepared, a blue and white surfing shortboard. She handed it into his hands with her own hands and said with anticipation: "This is my favorite piece for training." I¡¯m going to give it to you, I hope you like it.¡±
"Isn't it a shortcoming to win the championship?" Ye Wei asked, smiling playfully.
At this moment, she felt that he was not a movie genius, but a rock star like John Lennon. How cool! She hurriedly said: "I gave the championship shortboard to Lana, Alanna Blanchard, she is my best friend, she is also a surfer, and she also likes your movies"
"I was just joking." He smiled and picked up the surfboard, "I got better than her, because this is a board that witnesses why you can defeat fate and become a champion. The shortcomings of a champion are certainly huge Glory, but this piece is the real you.¡±
Bethany was speechless, those trainings came to her mind, and she suddenly wanted to cry, "Thank you"
"It's me who wants to thank you. Maybe someone has told you that you are really beautiful, like Venus de Milo, but in my eyes, you are like the sea, and there is no sea that can be defeated. Beth, keep the faith, Keep moving forward and bring more strength to this world.¡±
"Thank you, you too!" Bethany wiped her tearful eyes, "I have been looking forward to "Little Miss Sunshine", I believe it will be a good movie."
"I will work hard to film it, and you will have to attend our premiere."
"What? Of course!! It's my pleasure!"
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"Soul Surfing: A True Story of Faith, Family, and the Struggle to Get Back on a Surfboard" was published in 2004 and is a biography co-edited by Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Burke, and Rick Budeshu. , records Bethenny's growth, great changes, various changes in life, mental journey, return to the sea, and return to the surfing competition.
¡°As early as her story spread, she received widespread media attention and became a national hero, her biographical film had its beginnings.
At that time, Bethenny's good friend Chantilly's father, Dechi Hofstetter, served as her family's media manager, and was later responsible for the production of film projects. There were some developments, but in the end nothing came of it. Until now, Raising investment.
The reason why it didn¡¯t go well was because of two main problems. First, the biography was poorly written.
"A simple chronicle", this is one of the reviews it received, and it is right. Bethenny's story is so inspiring, but it does not turn into beautiful words. You ask a 14-year-old athletic girl to write a book ? Ye Wei asked Nina if she was interested in writing an autobiography, and she shouted, "Kill me!" "
A large part of "Soul Surfer" is about the young girl's youthful feelings, and the rest is about recording the beginning and end of things, and there is no real feeling, because their family is a devout Christian, and their thoughts are very simple: give yourself to Jesus Christ, and He will He saves us by giving us the confidence and courage to continue pursuing our faith.
A true story is written like a false missionary story. Such a biography is neither interesting nor adaptable into a good movie script.
Ye Wei feels that the real situation is definitely not like this. This is not in line with the mentality of normal people. What about hesitation and struggle?
Recently, he conducted a private interview with Bethany¡¯s family, and frankly said that this would directly affect whether he would take over the project, and they coyly revealed more. It turned out that during those difficult days, their family had doubted their Christian faith and believed that God was unfair. When the media paid attention, they did not know how to deal with it, and they were very troubled
And Bethenny finally admitted that when she was most depressed, she felt so ugly. Without a hand, what would boys think of her? She even thought about being eaten by a shark.
"VIY, do you really think I'm beautiful?" She asked anxiously when talking about it.
"If I didn't have a girlfriend, I would have pursued you long ago. You have to understand that the person who loves you will see your left hand and be willing to be your left hand."
That¡¯s right! This is a normal person! After Ye Wei obtained these materials, he became really interested in this story and the character "Bethany".
Another major problem is that the production team headed by Hofstetter is too unprofessional, including Bethany and others, but they must participate.
Ye Wei understands them very well. Just like his father, these people are a group of people with movie dreams. Want to make their own movies? They really want to be a part of this.
But because of this, things were easily messed up by them. Even Chantilly excitedly told him some of her movie ideas. She was a theater actor active on the French stage, and her father was also a theater actor, but they were not well-known. , they don¡¯t know how to make movies.
With a producer like Hofstetter, how can film producers dare to invest easily? The budget is tens of millions, and it will take years for independent productions to be unlucky in raising funds.
Now they want Ye Wei to join. His meaning is very clear. If he joins, he must be the first producer, first screenwriter and director. They can participate, but professional things should be done by professionals. As for the theme of the film they expect, " God tests us and redeems us¡±, yes, because that¡¯s the story, but all the previous struggles must be expressed.
He?I'm thinking about it, I don't want to offend God in the slightest.
Ye Wei is also thinking about, first, these people are not very cooperative, which is very bad. He needs more real and touching materials to adapt, but they always like to give Christian-style fake materials that are easy to say and everything is attributed to God. ;Two, he told Roberts about the project and her first words were "No!"
A young and sweet little girl, a strong and unyielding athletic girl, first of all, these are two different things.
And, as touching and inspiring as it is, Emma¡¯s first classic screen image was that of a one-armed girl? This will have bad effects and is not the best choice.
""Home of Stray Dogs"", change "Bruce" from the older brother to the younger brother, let Emma be a sweetheart little sister, and later a sweetheart big sister, this is the right direction.
This is what Roberts thinks. Ye Wei didn't argue with her for the time being. The problem with Bethany's team should be solved first, and then "Soul Rusher" could be completed.
"If all the problems can be solved, then he is very happy to make it. It is a good story and it is like making "Dancing Angels" into a feature film. Bethenny also hopes that Anna will play her, but Anna is not yet 12 years old. Even if filming starts next year, she will be 12 years old. How can she play a 14-year-old girl? Bethany herself was 12 years old, Ana? Little ones.
That¡¯s it, ¡°Soul Rusher¡± became one of the candidate projects, and Bethany was looking forward to good news.
Counting, Ye Wei has been involved in six projects, but there is still one more, "Flipped".
<pThis is a youth love novel published in 2001 by the female writer Wendelin van Draannan (1965-01-06). The story is set from 1994 to 2000, and is presented alternately with the statements of the male and female protagonists. The writing style tells a love story of common events, which is interesting, warm, romantic and beautiful.
"I only have one wish, for Julianna Baker to leave me alone. Get out of my way! - I just want her to stay away from me."
"The first day I met Bryce Roski, I fell in love with him. Well, well, actually it was love at first sight."
During the summer vacation of the first grade, the male protagonist Bryce¡¯s family moved and became neighbors with the heroine Julianna¡¯s family. The main part of the story takes place in the eighth grade. To put it simply, Julie has been infatuated with Bryce since she was a child, but Bryce thought he hated this weird girl. She has a boyish temperament, loves face, and is a mama's baby Julie will be killed if she protects her to the death. The fig tree fell, and he did not support her. Julie gave him eggs from the domestic hens because her mother was afraid that he would throw them into the trash can due to germs
Some were misunderstandings, some were mistakes, but they all ended up breaking her heart again and again, and he himself felt uncomfortable. But after Julie was heartbroken again and again, she felt that he was just a coward who had fallen in love with the wrong person for many years and no longer cared about him. But at this time, Bryce recognized his heart. He liked Julie, a unique girl. At the end of the story, he mustered up the courage to go to her lawn and plant a small fig tree to show his love. Julie watched at home, and she was moved again.
"Maybe I should go over and thank him for planting the tree. Maybe we could sit on the porch and talk. It occurred to me that in all the time we've known each other, we've never done that. Never really sat down and had a good time. Talk about it. Maybe Mom was right, and maybe I didn¡¯t know enough about Bryce Sloski.
?Maybe now is the time. "
The ending.
It¡¯s so beautiful! The first time Ye Wei read this book was a few years ago. At that time, he didn't understand it and thought it was childish. He laughed at Bryce for not knowing how to coax girls, and laughed at Julie for looking for trouble, but no matter what, she was a girl who was sent here! Kiss before talking. It's different now, he loves Julie! Love her fig tree, love her flock of hens, love her.
He now knows that Bryce and Julie represent many things. Every couple has their own problems, and the mutual temptations, sweetness, pain, misunderstandings, mistakes, understandings, inexplicables, differences, rashness, family and environment between men and women Influence This is youth, and this is love.
Since becoming friends with Lily last month, he has reread "Pumping Heart" several times. The more he reads, the more he learns. The more he reads, the more he loves the story and wants to film it.
The good news is that this is a project initiated by him, and there are no competitors. As long as he gets the adaptation rights, he can make the decision, and it is not difficult to adapt it faithfully to the original work.
Because although it is a first-person perspective statement, it is completely different from "The Lovely Bones". It has a full sense of scene, and both use Bryce and Julie to carry out the plot. The story timeline can be organized into an organized sequence, and the inner drama It can be completed with narration, easy to adapt, and easy to shoot.
The bad news is that this project lacks commerciality, the average teenage audience does not know how to appreciate it, and the adult audience does not like to watch teen romance movies.
And its event collection style is destined to make the whole story gentle and gentle.The way women are presented alternately emphasizes this point. As far as the novel is concerned, these are its essence and the charming flavor of the story. When made into a movie, it will inevitably be bland, even in literary films. It can be said that this style is most suitable for watching DVDs at home, rather than watching the screen in a cinema.
The lack of commerciality will make many people unhappy, and Roberts is definitely one of them. If it can¡¯t sell at the box office, how can Emma become famous?
No matter what, "Pumping Heart" is the guarantee he gave himself. It is the kind of project that after many years, he will still want to shoot if he accidentally thinks of it.
Actually, Ye Wei felt that Emma was too pretty when she played "Julie". Julie is not a blond sweet girl, but one with a unique temperament, like the young Kirsten Dunst.
In fact, he felt that Emma was not suitable for "Susie" because her temperament was not ethereal and pure enough; Emma couldn't play "Rui". He thought about whether there was any way, but he realized more and more that she couldn't play Rui; Bethany, Maybe, it's okay; Carrie, it's just average; speaking of it, the two Lizzies are the most suitable for her
He made a list of seven items:
Personal preference ranking¡ªproject¡ªremarks
First place: "Winter's Bone" - pure literary theme, not very commercial, Emma can't play Rui
Second place: "The Lovely Bones" - highly praised by Roberts and loved by DreamWorks. Adaptation is extremely difficult. To convince the original author, you have to compete with Peter Jackson! Watch out Gollum!
Third place: "Soul Surfer" - Roberts didn't like it, the Bethany family didn't cooperate, and the original team was unprofessional
Fourth place: "Pumping Heart" - purely literary and artistic theme, seriously lacking in commerciality, my own guarantee, Emma is not suitable for Julie
Fifth place: "Other World" - Emma's favorite, difficult to adapt, both commercial and artistic
Sixth place: "Home for Stray Dogs" - a guarantee prepared by DreamWorks and Roberts, purely commercial theme, Hollywood, boring
Seventh place: "Carrie" - sincere invitations from Lionsgate and Stephen King, but there is no momentum to create horror films for the time being, so it is impossible for Emma to star in it, and Nina is considering it
Looking at this list, Ye Wei exclaimed! There are so many challenges and there is so much work to do!
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