Chapter 133: A Special Shot for Japan

The burning sensation of the sun woke Xu Ziming from his sleep, and there was also the sound of the phone call.

The call was from Zhong Chuhong, not a greeting near noon, but a scolding with a head and face.

Xu Ziming lifted the quilt, got down a little bumpy, and then took the cow on the table.

After taking a sip, he pulled up the curtains, he was slumped to the side, the scorching sun burned his face, and Zhong Chuhong's blame kept lingering in his ears.

Miao Qianren, a beautiful woman who had the reputation of a thousand people in her previous life, had already hurriedly boarded a plane to the United States this morning and left Hong Kong, but Xu Ziming was asleep and knew nothing.

Zhong Chuhong scolded him, her voice on the phone was crying intermittently, Xu Ziming could hardly imagine what kind of picture it was.

He didn't expect that yesterday's events would turn out like that, which he didn't expect, but when he turned his head and thought about it, the past should be passed, and the long pain was better than the short pain.

In the next ten days, Xu Ziming will blame himself for Miao Qianren's discomfort of leaving, and he will also be annoyed by the note Anita Mui left for him that night.

He stored this note in the same place as the stills of Lin Qingxia's "Outside the Window" that Huang Zhan gave him, and carefully treasured it as a treasure.

These days, Chen Baisheng has adopted Xu Ziming's suggestion for the Academy Awards, and the first Academy Awards are co-sponsored by "Film Fortnightly", Radio Television Hong Kong, and Radio Radio.

At the same time, a group of people is also spending time organizing Hong Kong filmmakers' own organizations, such as the Filmmakers Association, the Directors Association, and the Screenwriters Guild.

The agreement was reached, and the members of the Academy Awards were also busy with the evaluation of the Academy Awards held in mid-May, Chen Baisheng and Radio Station, Radio Hong Kong formulated seven awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best New Actor.

Compared with the original time and space, the awards of the eighty-two young Ke Ling are much richer this time, but compared with the variety of awards in the Academy Awards in later generations, there are more than ten awards, which is slightly insufficient.

Chen Baisheng originally planned to invite Xu Ziming to deal with the relevant matters of the Academy Awards, but Xu Ziming's mind was not in this regard, so he declined his invitation.

Approaching the end of April, Xu Ziming has a lot of affairs, and the affairs of the Academy Awards are better handled by those well-known in the film industry.

His first film work "The True Color of Heroes" of Mingjia Film Company has also begun to be screened in the company, and the release date will be decided according to the results.

Xu Ziming was busy and naturally wanted to participate in this test screening.

"The True Color of Heroes" can be said to be filmed by Xu Zi's film company and Shaw Brothers film company, in addition to the people from Shaw Brothers Film Company participating in the test screening, Xu Ziming also specially invited Xiang Huaqiang and Xiang Huasheng, as for the media, newspapers, etc., Xu Ziming did not invite any other reason, the movie just went through basic processing, and the deficiencies still need to take time to deal with,

He doesn't want the Hong Kong media to catch the wind and catch the shadows and grasp the shortcomings of "The True Colors of Heroes" to report on it.

The test screening location of the film was directly set at the famous Lee Stage Theatre in Hong Kong, which is the theater that Shaw Brothers often uses as a film test screening.

Another point is that the area inside is large and spacious, and the more important reason is that compared with the theater chain acquired by Xu Ziming and other theater chains of Shaw Brothers, the equipment of this theater was replaced a few days ago, which is more conducive to improving the effect of watching the test screening.

"Okay, Mr. Xu, what is the name of this movie, I think it is definitely another big movie with a box office of more than 20 million. After the test screening of "The True Color of Heroes", Xiang Huaqiang stood up and applauded excitedly.

The movie "The True Color of Heroes" not only gathered the popular stars Zhou Yanfa and Liu Dehua, but also added the martial arts star Dillon who was all the rampant in the seventies.

Wang Jin haha: "Mr. Xiang, this movie is called "The True Color of Heroes", and it is directed by Wu Yusheng. "Although Wang Jin is only a producer, Wu Yusheng's ability to shoot movies is really powerful.

Xiang Huaqiang politely hummed to Wang Jin, and then said to Xu Ziming: "Mr. Xu has a lot of capable people, and Yongsheng can make peace with Ming Jia at the beginning, but it seems that it is really beneficial today." What does Mr. Xu think of this movie. I really think it's good. ”

Xu Ziming nodded and smiled, of course he was optimistic about the movie "The True Color of Heroes", but he found a problem, the clarity of the current Hong Kong film is a big problem, he has paid attention to it before, in recent days, he has also done relevant investigations, and now he finds that it is indeed worrying, compared with the future Blu-ray, the picture quality is scummy.

The actors in the theater all looked festive, but Xu Ziming's brows were furrowed, and his expression was a little dignified.

"Mr. Xu, do you think there are still a lot of problems with this movie?" Xiang Huaqiang asked in confusion when he saw Xu Ziming's expression.

"In terms of the quality of the drama, it is a good box office movie, and Wu Yusheng's shooting techniques and skills are also unique. These are really good, but I don't know if you found some shortcomings, such as the clarity of the movie is not very high, the picture quality is much worse, although it is a color movie, but it doesn't feel very intuitive when you watch it, and the sound problem also needs to be corrected. Xu Ziming preached to everyone with a worried face.

Xiang Huaqiang grinned, disappreciated, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu, most of the Hong Kong movies in recent years have been like this, and this movie is only a test screening, if the post-processing is good, the effect will definitely be much better than the current movie quality." ”

Wang Jin wrenched his fingers in front of Xu Ziming and said: "Hong Kong movies are mostly of such picture quality, which is already relatively good, this movie has Ah Fa, Andy, Dillon's superb acting skills are enough, and the box office is absolutely high." The current Hong Kong box office drama

is the most popular factor. ”

Xu Ziming shook his head a little boringly, the drama is indeed important, but the quality of the picture will also affect the heart of the audience.

Zhou Runfa, Liu Dehua and others behind him, as well as Guan Zhilin, who was sitting next to him, were also at a loss, feeling that Xu Ziming was a little strange today.

"In the development of films, in addition to the improvement of the quality of scripts, the equipment for shooting films also needs to be strengthened,"

In Hui Ziming's view, there are many differences in the high-definition of movies in the 80s compared with the movies in the 90s, and between the movies in the 90s and the movies in the 21st century.

Therefore, what Xu Ziming had in mind was to buy high-quality shooting equipment, or to develop in this direction and strive to improve the picture quality of the movie.

"Ah Jin, when did the company's film shooting equipment come in? There is also the post-processing equipment of the movie", Xu Ziming suddenly asked Wang Jin.

"I bought the filming equipment from Shaw Brothers, and it's been a few years old. Wang Jin thought about it and said casually, he didn't know how many years it would be. "But these movie equipment are more expensive. Wang Jin felt the need to remind one or two.

Xu Ziming didn't pay much attention to Wang Jin's words, he beckoned to Pan Weiguo not far away, and soon Pan Weiguo handed Xu Ziming a document bag, which took out a few neatly stacked papers.

Xu Ziming picked up the paper, turned a page and said: "This document is the relevant information that I once asked him to collect when I cooperated with Pan Disheng, Ben's photography technology is good compared to the United States, and the price of related equipment is also very cheap, so I plan to arrange someone to go to Ben once." While dealing with this matter, opening the film market in Ben, the local box office in Hong Kong alone cannot meet the company's development at all. ”

Xiang Huaqiang was aroused by Xu Ziming's explanation, and he said: "Mr. Xu, Ben's film market is almost monopolized by Golden Harvest, even if Mr. Xu wrote the high box office in Hong Kong at the beginning of the New Arts City, it has not been able to shake the monopoly of Golden Harvest, and the New Arts City has not succeeded, I think the hope is a little slim." ”

Xiang Huaqiang is a filmmaker, of course, he will not only understand the local box office in Hong Kong, but also pay attention to the overseas box office.

Xiang Hua, who had been silent and silent, nodded uncontrollably, it was really difficult for a newly established film company to snatch food from Jiahe.

Xu Ziming didn't have to think about it, he knew what the reaction of the two brothers would be, and he immediately smiled at everyone: "The development of the film market requires the company to have enough ability, even if we can't talk about the film market, we can also learn from this good film and television industry." ”

Xiang Huaqiang smiled and asked, "What else does Mr. Xu have planned?"

Xu Ziming lightly spit out a few words: "Special film." ”

"Special effects?" everyone present, including Wang Jin, also looked incredulous, almost as if they had never heard of it.

"I guessed you would

It's such a reaction, but it doesn't matter, this time I'm going to go to Ben in person, Hong Kong is too small, and many places show shortcomings. Secondly, Hong Kong's comedy flavor is too heavy and the style is too simple. Xu Ziming is true.

As soon as he heard the news that Xu Ziming was going to the United States, Guan Zhilin said with eager concern: "Do you really want to go to Ben?"

He replied affirmatively: "Yes, I plan to leave tomorrow, try to solve these matters as soon as possible, and try to come back before the start of the Academy Awards." Xu Ziming's plan is not a whim, in addition to blaming himself for the past ten days, he has also thought about the development and layout of Hong Kong's current films.

Wang Jin was a little stuffy in his stomach, it came too suddenly, Xu Ziming went to Ben, so when should "The True Color of Heroes" be released.

"Amin, when is the release date of "The True Color of Heroes" set. Wang Jin's face was a little anxious.

Xu Ziming thought for a while and asked, "In mid-May, what kind of movie will be released in Xinyi City?"

Wang Jin blurted out: "Happy Ghost", and he added by the way: "The movies on Golden Harvest are not taken." ”

Xu Ziming said with a straight face: "The schedule of "The True Color of Heroes" should not be bumped into "Happy Ghost", it will be released when "Happy Ghost" is about to be drawn. ”

"Huh, Mr. Xu, why did you miss "Happy Ghost", could it be that the box office performance of "Happy Ghost" will affect "The True Color of Heroes". Without waiting for Wang Jin to speak, Xiang Huaqiang on the side took the lead in asking questions.

"That's not all the case, believe me right, there will definitely be no problems with the staggered schedule of "The True Color of Heroes" and happy ghosts. ”

Xu Ziming doesn't want to explain too much, "Happy Ghost" is a low-cost, but very exciting movie, not to mention that the current Hong Kong movie is almost the world of comedy, if it is an unknown comedy, Xu Ziming is not worried at all, the key is that the opponent is "Happy Ghost", Xu Ziming feels that there is no need to take this risk.

In addition, "The True Color of Heroes" is the first film since the establishment of Mingjia Films, and if you want to be famous, this movie is the most important thing to rely on, and Xu Ziming is also very reluctant to fight in the ring with Huang Baiming, the screenwriter of "Happy Ghost".