"I'm a car mechanic, and this board is what I use for screwing, right?"

"As I said, as a car mechanic, it's logical for me to have a hammer by my side. ”

"Being a man without dreams, what's the difference between being a salted fish and a salted fish?!"

In Hong Kong theaters, "Shaolin Football" was released.

premiered on July 12, and by the beginning of August, it had exceeded 50 million at the box office. The momentum has slowed down, but the attendance rate is still not low after the film schedule is reduced.

Industry predictions are likely to create a record-breaking 60 million!

This record refers to the box office of Chinese films, and the highest before was "Police Story 4", 57.51 million.

The Hong Kong film market, which has been in the doldrums for several years, "Shaolin Football" is like a shot in the arm and has been hailed as a "work to save the city". Zhou Xingxing's momentum has reached its peak, and it is more beautiful than in 92.

In 1992, his five films occupied the top 5 of the annual box office.

Night, celebration feast.

Sunshine has generously chartered a hotel, and the crew and media can come to all the relatives.

A champagne tower was set up in front, and Lao Song and Zhou Xingxing poured wine together in the eyes of the flashing lights, cheering wave after wave. Zhou Xun was also there, and the little man was bouncing.

"Xingzai, congratulations, it's a great success!"

"We are happy and happy, and thank you Mr. Song for your support. ”

Zhou Xingxing is reserved with a bit of flattery.

"Shaolin Football" was originally scheduled to invest 30 million, but it cost 45 million after filming. Sunshine undertook 30 million, and he bought shares with his salary and director's salary, and took some cash, totaling 15 million.

And Sunshine paid another $2 million to buy out the overseas distribution rights.

This made Zhou Xingxing see the strength, when Golden Harvest gradually withdrew from the film industry, there was only sunshine left that could have such financial resources and courage.

Fifth Brother Long's Chinese star also has strength, but he will not invest big.

"Mr. Song, congratulations!"

"Thank you, Mr. Yasuda, for joining the audience. ”

"We are close partners now, and I am also optimistic about the potential of Shaolin Football. ”

Lao Song will be arguing with Yasuda, and the other party is very interested and willing to help distribute it in Japan. Historically, the film grossed more than $20 million at the Japanese box office.

The global box office was $42 million, with the Japanese market accounting for half of it.

"How's Virus?"

Director Tsui Hark successfully completed it and entered post-production. The special effects shots are very troublesome, it is too late at the end of the year, and they can be released early next year. ”

Yasuda is now full of confidence and asked: "By the way, director Tsui Hark's "The Legend of Shushan" is about to be released?"

"Well, it's on the 9th. ”

"Great, I can finish reading and then go back. ”

After chatting for a few words, his subordinates invited: "Mr. Song, friends in the media want to give you an interview." ”

"Oh yes, unaccompanied. ”

Lao Song transferred to the other side, and a few very random sofas were all newspapers with the highest circulation in Hong Kong.

"Mr. Song, what are your expectations for Shaolin Football?"

"Of course it's 60 million, but if it doesn't reach 60 million, how can you be worthy of Xingzi and my hard work?"

"You're so confident. ”

"The audience is not stupid, good movies and bad movies understand. ”

"What's the plan for the next one?"

"I don't have any plans for myself, just see who has a good script. Now that the film market is depressed, everyone doesn't dare to pay money, I'm bold, if you have a good idea, I dare to invest.

For example, Xingzi has an idea of "Shaolin God of Food", adding Shaolin Kung Fu to the God of Food, and the production cost is expected to be 60 million. No problem!

60 million am also willing, as long as I can do something for Hong Kong films. ”

Lao Song, a werewolf, was already in full swing, and the reporter who listened to it was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help himself.

"I heard that Andy is also looking for you to cooperate, is there any progress?"

"Preparations are underway, and filming will definitely start. ”

"Can you tell me what kind of genre it is?"

"Unconventional cop films, that's all I can say. My current idea is to make it a series of epics, bringing together the best resources on Hong Kong Island.

Now everyone is talking about saving the city, how to save it?

Take action! Saving the market does not depend on one or two films, but on overall investment and confidence. But disappointed, I don't see that kind of confidence. ”

"Then you dare to do it?"

"Do it, others don't do it, I'll do it!"

Ooh!

The reporter was moved, take a look at this consciousness, the last conscience of Hong Kong films!

......

On August 9, "The Legend of Shushan" was released.

Pounce!

The box office in Hong Kong only received 11 million, and the reputation is still bad.

"There is no rhythm at all, from beginning to end, I can see that people are optic nerve acid, and the cranial nerves are tired. ”

"The structure is chaotic, the narrative is unclear, there are basically no character portrayals, and all the characters are just flying around like the walking dead. ”

Mr. Yasuda, who deliberately stayed to admire, almost fainted, and wanted to cry without tears: Nima, we are bold! Let this kind of money-making director shoot "Virus"?

But it can't be helped, the filming is over.

One can only pray that "Virus" is not so pit.

And Xu Laowei has been in high spirits recently, and he has just finished a pan-Asian blockbuster, and his beloved Shushan has been released again, and Mei Zizi has returned to Hong Kong as his platform.

As a result, he fled back to Japan in a gloomy manner, and nothing happened.

To be honest, the failure of "The Legend of Shushan" had a huge impact on him, except that he had no scenes to shoot for a few years, and when he made a comeback in "Seven Swords", he obviously felt that the level had declined.

Since then, although there have been excellent works, compared with the peak, there is always a breath of difference.

Xu Fei called to comfort him, and he didn't ask too much. History has long changed, Xu Lao Wei fell this year, and he will be able to get up next year.

The second pan-Asian drama is still waiting.

..................

Tianxia Company.

Early in the morning, the staff of the TV drama department were busy, preparing materials, and went into the conference room one after another.

Compared with movies, there are few TV series that are managed by Xu, but every time they are super-large productions. At the beginning of the year, after the broadcast of "Dragon Babu", the news of eagle shooting came out from time to time, but there was no movement.

Xu Fei was also busy, and finally found time to convene a meeting.

It is said that Mr. Xu is basically deified in the eyes of the employees, idealistic and sophisticated, hanging, scolding Fang Xuan, handsome and chic, weak and weak, a combination of various contradictions.

"Alright, let's have a quick meeting. ”

Teacher Xu sat up and said, "The next big drama is "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Most of us' first love is the 83 version of the Condor Shooting, and the Zhu Yin version is still a smaller niche.

Compared with "Dragon Babu", Condor Archery has an advantage, and the adaptation is far apart.

But there are also disadvantages, the 83 version is too preconceived, which makes latecomers very embarrassed. So I ask for one thing first, do it with the best resources and the best efforts.

We can't satisfy everyone, we have to be relaxed.

Let's talk about the partners first, who will come first?"

One person raised his hand and said: "CCTV intends to continue to cooperate, and the conditions are the same as last time." However, Zhejiang Satellite TV has also communicated repeatedly, and its willingness is much stronger.

My analysis is mainly because of the film and television city, the construction of the Condor City and the construction of Peach Blossom Island are all in Zhejiang Province, which is good for them themselves. This time, it will either return the favor, or pave the way for in-depth exchanges in the future. ”

"What about the conditions?"

"They are willing to bear the entire production cost, of course, in terms of copyright and profits, asking for a little more. ”

"Heh, there's no need. You continue to communicate, the floor price is half of the copyright, half of the profit. ”

"What about CCTV?"

"Look at the attitude. ”

It was a simple order, but the man wrote several lines, and he looked very serious.

Xu Fei shook his head secretly, these people have all learned oil, and they have to recruit fresh blood. Directors, producers, and management talents are needed in order to remain competitive.

It's 2001, and newcomers are about to emerge.

(Seeking Condor casting, the protagonist and supporting roles are required!)