Chapter 2058

The topic of the three people chatted and returned to the exploration, Yang Cheng took the initiative to send out an invitation, "After the wedding in early July, I will take my family on a global adventure trip, take my expedition yacht, and arrive at the world on this planet. Every corner, are you interested in being together?"

But Cameron is interested in anything that involves exploration, "Of course, do I have the honor?"

"Welcome, this expedition, I will also invite some experts to help them conduct some scientific research, which will make the whole journey more meaningful."

"Wow, that's a cool idea, what should I prepare?"

"I don't need anything. I will bring a chef and a lot of ingredients on this trip. He is good at Chinese and Western food, which is enough to satisfy our appetite."

"No problem, then I will take myself with me, but I have to bring the computer for editing, the adventure is the adventure, and the work cannot be delayed."

"Ha, I'll leave you a suite on the yacht so you can work."

"Thank you so much Jason."

. . .

After bidding farewell to Kashen, Yang Cheng asked Donna on the way back to the hotel, "What do you think? Is there any chance of cooperation?"

Donna hesitated, "There is definitely a chance, but based on what I know about him, unless Fox voluntarily gives up on him."

Yang Cheng didn't speak, Tang Na took out an old green book from her bag, and said to Yang Cheng, "Boss, read this book."

He knew that Donna would not be aimless, so he took it and glanced at it: "The Green Book of Black Drivers"

"This is? A travel guide?"

There is also this reminder on the cover of the book: Keep your "Green Book" with you, you may need it.

Seeing Yang Cheng's curiosity, Donna said, "This book is dedicated to black drivers in the United States during the apartheid era, reminding them which restaurants, garages and hotels serve black people, and travelers will encounter sunset towns, these Negroes were forbidden to go out after nightfall.

It was first published by a man named Victor H. Green in 1936, and it was published every year for 30 years. The book was sold at gas stations across the United States and sold up to 15,000 copies a year. "

Yang Cheng's mind was moving fast, "Are you going to adapt a movie?"

"right,

This is a project I found under Universal's staff before. He wanted to do it on his own and get us to invest. "

Yang Cheng frowned, adapting a travel guidebook? It sounds absurd, but based on Donna's introduction just now, it seems that the theme of the movie is closely related to racial discrimination, which is the basis for the award.

"The main plot is based on a true story about a black pianist who finds a rough white gangster as a driver for a tour in the racist South.

In the process of driving all the way south, the two completely different people had constant conflicts, which caused a lot of quarrels and jokes, but when they needed each other most, they got through the difficulties together.

As the trip drew to a close, the two of them gradually let go of their prejudices..."

Yang Cheng rubbed her chin, "This setting is quite novel. Black people have become elegant pianists, while white people have become shameless wage earners."

Donna immediately said, "I also think this setting is very novel, the important thing is that the two protagonists have prototypes.

Don Shirley, a black pianist, is one of the greatest pianists in the world. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on January 29, 1927. He started to touch the piano when he was two years old. Seven years later, he was 9 years old. Tang, who developed rapidly in piano skills, studied music theory at the famous Leningrad Conservatory of Music in Washington.

In 1945, at the age of 18, Don made his debut with the Boston Pops. The following year he performed his first original work with the London Philharmonic. From 1954 to 1968, Don performed as a soloist and member of several symphonies, including the Boston Pops, Detroit Symphony, Chicago Symphony and the National Symphony in Washington.

In addition, Tang composed several organ symphonies for piano, including a piano concerto, two string quartets and numerous pieces. His musical language also includes himself performing with other two-man trios, tastefully mastered, with standard tunes, and a popular mix of folk, ghostly and jazz. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Don was America's most acclaimed piano musician.

Incredibly, Don also earned a doctorate in music, psychology, and liturgical arts while performing and recording.

The white driver was based on Tony Lip, an Italian-American bouncer who worked as a bouncer in a bar.

But when the bar closed, he became Don Shelly's exclusive driver at the suggestion of a friend and became Tang's friend.

In the United States in the 1950s, this kind of interracial friendship was often not recognized, but it was in this era that it was so worthy of praise.

This project will hire Nick Vallelonga, the son of the white driver of "Green Book", to write. All the materials come from interviews with his father and the black pianist Shelly. In the film, the one-and-a-half-year tour is compressed into two months. Make the connection of the storyline more compact and highlight the artistic effect. "

Yang Cheng nodded, "I have a question, have you considered letting white people play supporting roles for black people, does the audience still have the thoughts of the Oscar judges?"

Although it is ZZ correct to film racial discrimination and use black actors, it does not mean that white people have no status directly, and white people are still in power in Hollywood now.

"Of course it is impossible to let white people play supporting roles. Although the film uses black pianists as the main story line, white drivers play more roles. Therefore, it is determined that white drivers will be the protagonists and black pianists will be supporting roles. .”

"That's no problem. By the way, the driver's son doesn't take his father's surname?" Yang Cheng asked curiously.

"The white driver was originally called Frank Anthony Vallelonga. He was eloquent since he was a child, so he got the nickname of 'Big Mouth' (Lip), and later 'Tony Lip' (Tony Lip) became his common name.

Tony was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to an Italian immigrant family who moved to the Bronx, New York City shortly after his birth.

He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, and when he returned he worked as an usher at the Copacabana nightclub in New York for more than a decade, and then was hired by Shirley as a personal chauffeur for a year and a half.

Later, Francisco Coppola, who frequented Copacabana nightclubs, introduced him to Hollywood. His first filming was a small role in "The Godfather" and he also played a role in The Sopranos.

Sadly passed away two years ago. "

When Yang Cheng heard this, she patted her thigh, "It's him? I said the name sounds so familiar. It turns out he's an industry insider. No wonder his son knows how to write screenplays."

"That's right, this project is very promising for the awards, and the comedy elements mixed in can guarantee that the box office will not lose money."

"No problem, let's do it."

"Of course, in fact, I want to ask you how many classic cars you can borrow. I heard that your father has a hobby of collecting classic cars?"

Damn, it turned out to be to borrow a car, Yang Cheng touched his nose in embarrassment, thinking he was asking for his opinion.

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