Chapter 599: The Grand Duke is selfless and truly heroic, and he is a good man who does not forget his original intention

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If you don't shoot, you won't shoot??

Brother Chen Kai, Yuan Baye, Huang Yuetai, Pan Yusheng, Gu Changwei, Zhao Fei, Luo Liyuan, Li Zhongzhi, Dong Wei, Yuan Bin, Liang Jiahui, and Chen Daoming looked at each other and digested the news.

In the room, everyone's eyes were fixed on Director Wu who was sitting in the first place in front of him at this moment. Seeing that his face was unhappy, everyone didn't know what to say.

In the end, it was Hong Kong Island film and television action philosopher Dong Wei who couldn't help but speak first: "Director Wu, really...... Temporary... Pause shooting?"

How much is the investment in this drama? The total investment figure is not a secret, 35 million+.

Before that, tens of millions of dollars had been spent, including actors' salaries, props, food, clothing, housing, transportation, and fatigue......

At this time, the shooting was suspended, and the loss was not a star and a half, and they were distressed when they looked at this loss.

The most important thing is that Wu Xiaozu's film completion index has always been very high, and he is a well-known fast gunner in the circle, and there has never been a 'unfinished' project.

Could it be that they were touched by the first unfinished product???

In the circle, there are countless things that are unfinished. And as hot money continues to pour in, it will only increase.

In the past two years, the entry of Taiwan businessmen has given many people the opportunity to take charge of the camera, and it has also made many projects launched, but they are uneven.

In the first half of 1988, more than 60 Hong Kong films entered Taiwan, but more than 80 Taiwan-funded films were approved.

In the previous life, in 1992, the number of Hong Kong films entering Taiwan reached its peak, with more than 200 films. But it was also this year, due to the flood of 'Taiwan-funded Hong Kong films', the project bubble intensified, the Wanwan economy transformed, and Taiwanese investment repeatedly lost money.

In 1993, "East Evil and West Poison" invested by scholars and "New Butterfly Meteor Sword" invested by Changhong failed at the box office. In the end, it became the direct fuse for the outbreak of contradictions between Taiwan and Hong Kong businessmen.

The boycott of Hong Kong films is coming as scheduled!

First, on April 22, the Wanwan Taipei film industry gathered to discuss and discuss lowering the price of Hong Kong films. On May 26, the eight major film companies joined forces to form the so-called 'Taipei Film Merchants Association Chinese Film Overseas Friendship Group', and took the lead in putting forward three requirements to the 'Hong Kong Island Film Practitioners Association Delegation' and the 'Hong Kong Island Film Association':

The first requirement is to agree on the celebrity's salary. The second is to change the new commission method for the release of Hong Kong films, with a 20% commission at the box office within 10 million and a 15% commission at the box office over 10 million.

The last requirement is to deliver the more than 250 films that have not fulfilled the contract by April 24, 1993, and complete them as soon as possible! These nearly 300 films are the investment of the eight major film companies, but how many more do the other film companies want?

At that time, the hot money in Korea, Singapore, and Thailand was very huge! It is estimated that there are more than 400 films. This number is unimaginable in Hollywood, and it can even drag down the entire North American market!

Obviously, the implementation of these three items is not difficult, but simply impossible!

Fools will agree, and disagreeing is this group of fools.

There are too many directions involved in celebrity salary restrictions, and it is impossible to talk about them. The change in the commission method harms the interests of more people, especially if the film is not fulfilled. No one wants to make a wedding dress for someone else.

In the second meeting, several theater owners (Chen Rongmei, Huang Baiming, Roger Yan) and (Xiang Sheng) came forward and temporarily reached an agreement with Taiwanese businessmen that 'Taiwanese companies will suspend the purchase of Hong Kong films within three months', and then it was a bargain, and finally Wanwan completely relaxed the restrictions on the number of copies of Western films and Japanese films in Taiwan, and Hong Kong films were completely waxed!

At that time, at the beginning, many Hong Kong film companies were not even ready to put on a posture, and after the other party postponed and stopped purchasing many times, they recovered a little attitude, but they were still insincere.

And then...... In the end, I realized that without the gold lord hegemony and market digestion, their so-called prosperity collapsed in an instant, and they would be unemployed!

Chinese films surrendered directly to Hollywood under this uneven distribution of spoils.

In 1993, the most magical year in the world film industry, Hong Kong films left the show in a well-deserved and very funny way...... Many people in later generations said that the old actors and big stars on Hong Kong Island are low-key, kind, kind, and kind, not that they are low-key, but you didn't see them when they were crazy.

When an avalanche happens, no snowflake is innocent!

Wu Xiaozu doesn't know how bad the impact of his suspension will be on Hong Kong films. Of course, Boss Wu will definitely not destroy his own personality.

Looking at the expectant eyes of everyone, Director Wu's deep eyes clearly revealed a touch of struggle and pain.

Looking in the direction of the desert, the afterglow of the setting sun makes the earth appear golden yellow, and the sparse vegetation on the Gobi is so struggling to live.

A long sigh.

"The three places are co-producing the world, and filmmakers on both sides of the strait work together.

He died before he left the school, which made the hero cry. ”

His chin trembled slightly, he sighed for a long time, his eyes seemed to be reminiscing, and he was not blaming himself?

Several people instantly respected Zhuge Xiaozu, showed a thoughtful expression, and explored their doubts.

"Director Wu, is there any financial inconvenience? If there is a need, I can contact Director Wu to help solve part of it~ This drama-" Brother Chen Kai took the initiative to speak.

"Guys—"

Wu Xiaozu looked around at the crowd, raised his voice, and asked loudly with deep affection and impulsiveness: "Do you think the filming is enjoyable? Is martial arts really that? Is martial arts movies really limited to this? Is this really the effect we want?"

"??" asked a few people with a question mark on their faces.

On the contrary, Brother Chen Kai suddenly seemed to understand something, and looked at Director Wu with a little admiration in his eyes.

"How can I not be heartbroken for everyone's efforts yesterday? In the past half a month, we have come and gone in the wind, worked tirelessly, and never forgot our original intention. Whether it's a mainland filmmaker—"

Gu Changwei stiffened his thin chest.

"As Hong Kong Island filmmakers, we all have the same idea to make great films. ”

Wu Xiaozu looked around at everyone, saw that everyone was listening carefully, and continued: "But-

It is precisely because of the best filmmakers from across the Taiwan Strait and the three regions that I have deeper thoughts and self-blame for this drama!

I watched the impact of the shooting in the past two nights, it was beautiful, the yellow sand was all over the sky, and the dust covered the sun. It's a lonely pride in the desert. However, I also saw too many shortcomings in it, and I asked myself, can this drama be filmed better?"

"But no one can shoot this drama better than you?" Chen Daoming said next to him.

"What if I shoot it again?"

Wu Xiaozu's eyes were firm, and he said slowly: "There are always people cheering and saying, this is good enough! But I have a voice in my heart, it can be better!"

This voice comes from us who are constantly moving forward and pursuing better. Yes, better is not the same as good, and there is no end to better.

This is the story of Dragon Gate Inn, and this is everyone's story!

Can we be better?

The answer is yes.

I firmly believe that this drama will be better, because I believe in myself, and I believe in the strength of all of you.

Martial arts films will have different interpretations, and this way should not be an imitation of Li Hanxiang, nor should it be an imitation of Hu Jinquan.

He should be new and traditional, heroic and delicate, vast and lifelike. "Dragon Gate Inn" is destined to be a work unlike any previous martial arts movie.

That's why I decided to pause the shoot and start planning the whole shoot again. For the sake of the movie, but also for the sake of martial arts, but also for the sake of art and the audience. ”

Everyone was solemn, the excited bodies of mainland filmmakers trembled, and Hong Kong Island filmmakers also paid respect.

"Don't worry, this film will be suspended and will not be cut directly. No matter how hard it is, you have to be strong, just for those expectant eyes, if the heart is in a dream, there is still true love between heaven and earth...... Look at success or failure and be heroic in life, but start all over again-

Risking the world's condemnation, overturning our shackles, and daring to teach the sun and the moon to change the sky?

I dare, do you dare?"

"Director Wu, I'll support you!" Chen Kaige roared excitedly.

"I'll support you too!" Gu Changwei, the No. 001 dogleg, yelled directly.

"Director Wu!

"We've got you covered!"

Yuan Baye glanced at Liang Xiaokou, and saw that his eyes were looking at his nose and nose, and he had to support it with a small fist!

"Thank you!

Wu Xiaozu nodded with satisfaction, "In fact, making a movie is looking for like-minded fellow travelers." I have a whole new interpretation of this movie, so I want you to give me a little time......"

"No problem! I'll go back and explain the situation to Wu Tianming's factory, and at the same time go to the imperial capital to report the matter. Artistic creation itself should not be limited by this kind of thing! Director Wu ...... You are a real people's artist!" Chen Kaige directly supported.

"That's right!Brother Kai is right!" Gu Changwei said.

"I also feel that there is a problem with the shooting these days, and it seems that we all need to rethink our thinking!" Chen Kaige continued.

"That's right, I also think something is wrong!" Gu Changwei followed.

“……”

Yuan Baye glanced at Brother Chen Kai and then at Gu Changwei, and instantly felt that what he said was quite right!

"I think everyone knows about the change of roles two days ago......"

Wu Xiaozu suddenly brought the topic to the role again, and said in a deep voice with a painful and firm face: "As Director Chen Kaige said, there can be concessions and coordination in film shooting, but there should never be compromise and surrender!"

Since the actor doesn't want to act, then I don't want to stay.

I've already negotiated with Qingxia to expel her from the crew of "Dragon Gate Inn"!"

(ΩДΩ)!! everyone looked at Wu Xiaozu in front of them in shock.

This time, Liang Xiaokou is not calm~ He knows the relationship between Lin Mitao and Wu Xiaoyan, it is definitely a revolutionary friendship that turns the dragon and the phoenix upside down!

Because of "Longmen Inn", because of the "gold inlaid jade", it broke down???!!!

"Azu-" Liang Xiaokou couldn't help but want to persuade his friends, in this world, you have no regrets except for yourself, Lin Mitao!

"Director Wu??" Yuan Baye, Huang Yuetai, Pan Yusheng and others couldn't help but export.

"!!" Brother Chen Kai was also stunned and wanted to open his mouth. When they were on Hong Kong Island, Lin Mitao took good care of them.

"Rest assured, this does not involve personal friendship, and there is no problem with my relationship with Qingxia. But—"

Wu Xiaozu gritted his teeth and pressed his fingers hard against his heart, "For me, movies have nothing to do with life and death, movies are higher than life and death!"

The audience was silent.

Chen Daoming's nails were buckled into the flesh, and he looked at Director Wu with his eyes followed...... No, Mr. Wu.

Repeating this sentence in the heart, the more you chew, the more powerful you are, the more you tear your heart!

This sentence is the best motto for an actor: movies have nothing to do with life and death, movies are higher than life and death!

"Qingxia and I are friends, but that doesn't mean I'll indulge her in disrupting my shooting plans and my film. ”

Wu Xiaozu's eyes were blood-red, his muscles were rising, and his voice was cold, "I repeat it again, the crew does not allow anyone to bargain with me during filming!

But once I've made a decision, then go for it!

You have old friends who have collaborated with me on a few plays, and you also have new friends with similar interests, but I also want to say that there is no shortage of people in Wu Xiaozu's crew! Even if she is Lin Qingxia!"

Gu Changwei's face suddenly turned white with fright, and he joked before that Director Wu was "soft-eared".

Where is this soft ear?

This is clearly a cold-blooded and ruthless tyrant! It's even more iron-blooded than a hard-nosed jumper...... Wait a minute, who is Harder? It doesn't matter! But they know who Lin Qingxia is!

Lin Qingxia!!!

Which director on the two sides of the Taiwan Strait dares to blatantly say here that Lin Qingxia will be fired from the crew???

Brother Chen Kai? Do you dare? You don't dare!

What about Zhang Yiqian? Do you dare? You don't dare!

As for those Hong Kong and Taiwan directors...... Don't mention it!

Who would dare?

Only I Wu, true leader, artist, director dare!

Gu Changwei's sharp-beaked monkey's cheeks were flushed with hysterical satisfaction, his legs were together, and he looked up at Leader Wu with his chest held up like an SS...... Ahem.

Liang Xiaokou's eyes widened, and he had a black question mark three times.

At this moment, he also felt that Wu Xiaoyan was simply a bad cow!

Everyone else had a thought in their hearts: the selfless iron-blooded man!( ̄▽ ̄)

"Director Wu~ We all know that you and Qingxia are good friends, and this will not affect the relationship...... But once this matter is exposed, I am afraid it will cause a huge storm to Miss Lin and you~" Ye Weixin said dryly as if reading lines, and his face was sweaty after speaking.

"Makes sense. The crowd nodded.

"Then how to do it?" Wu Xiaozu frowned.

"Why don't you find a reason?"

"Then find a reason. Let's just say that Miss Lin was injured during filming and was unable to participate in follow-up filming...... I think this would be better?" Gu Changwei had an idea, and thought about it, "Maybe we can also not announce it for the time being, if it is really insufficient, it will be released......"

"So be it. Wu Xiaozu waved his hand tiredly, looking disheartened. After thinking about it, it seems that these can be used as gimmicks for future publicity.

"What will be the arrangement during the suspension of the movie, and when will it resume?" Huang Yuetai took the initiative to ask.

"I'll explain to the investor.

Just because we're on hold doesn't mean we're not going to do it. These days, we have to run in and train.

As for the pause...... As little as a week, as much as half a month, we will continue to shoot!"

After speaking, Wu Xiaozu walked away without looking back, leaving only a firm and lonely back.

"This is the insistence of the martyrs!" Chen Daoming said suddenly.

"This is the fate of the artist!" Chen Kaige nodded and sighed.

The two glanced at each other, only perceiving that the sound was difficult to find.

Gu Changwei opened his mouth, "That's right!"

The reason why Lin Qingxia withdrew from the group in this way is nothing more than maximizing interests!

The most important thing is that Wu Xiaozu must quickly cut through the mess and deal with it quickly. Use the topic to play and increase the gimmick...... As for using the little aunt to hype...... Where's the ???

Yesterday, Lin Mitao reacted seriously to hyperemesis gravidarum, and the bitter water was vomited, where did Wu Xiaozu have the heart to shoot? ?

I don't dare to let my little aunt shoot martial arts movies...... If you give your son or daughter, you will regret it!!!

Invest in the water, just play the water, anyway, there are a lot of leeks, maybe you have such a publicity, but it will be more gimmicky. And it's not unacceptable to suspend filming for a week to more than ten days.

At first, he wanted to find a reason to say that Lin Qingxia was injured, but he dared to talk nonsense in front of everyone's eyes, no one believed the question?

On the contrary, this kind of explanation is better!

It is not an explanation to the public, but an explanation to the mainland.

After all, this drama has a mainland background, and Wu Xiaozu picks on his children indiscriminately...... After all, the impact is not good. But exposing a little bit of the artist's quirks is self-justifying......

See, don't mess with me, I'm in a hurry, I even dare to fire Lin Qingxia!

Now his mind is full of feelings to take care of Lin Qingxia.

For the first time, he became a son...... Phew, first time dad...... Dear Daddy!

Wu Xiaozu really attaches great importance to it.

I am ready to contact the best maternity hospital, the best nurse, and the best environment in the United States, so that Aunt Lin can go there to have a baby......

It will take at least a week for these tasks to go smoothly.

At the same time, casting is also a difficult problem.

It's too difficult to find an actress who doesn't lose to Aunt Lin's box office appeal......

His own Wang BB is quite appealing, but it's not very suitable.

After removing the love of his children, Wu Xiaozu returned to the state of interests.

Walking to Lin Mitao, I saw her smiling and looking at herself.

"See what?"

"Human touch. ”

"It's not like you haven't tasted it~"

"I hate ......" Aunt Lin stretched out her hand and hit 'him' coquettishly, and said apologetically: "The loss is great, right?"

"Drink water?"

Wu Xiaozu smiled slightly, he didn't care about this problem at all, and took the initiative to pour a glass of water for the other party, "I contacted Jiang Shao and Ah Yao last night and asked them to fly to the United States to arrange a house." ”

"I don't want to go alone~" Aunt Lin was lazy and coquettish, seeing her tangled expression, she smiled and said, "Okay, I know you care about me." But I really don't really want to go to the United States. Now I'm just having a big reaction to early pregnancy, and I asked the doctor, and the normal reaction-"

"I also asked the doctor, and I couldn't work for the first three months, I couldn't do physical work, and I couldn't be tired. I will try to finish filming this drama within three months, and then fly to the United States to accompany you. Wu Xiaozu said with a smile.

"Okay~" Aunt Lin smiled happily and winked playfully at Hu Yinmeng outside the door.

Hu Yinmeng was at the door, shrugged his shoulders and left.

She made a bet with Lin Mitao that Wu Xiaozu must be a career-oriented and ambitious man, but she didn't expect her to look away again this time.

The other party turned out to be such a traditional man in his bones.

She admits that she looks at men with the same eyes...... Belch...... After thinking about it, Aunt Lin is also lucky with shit!

People often say: the most important thing is that the world can't stay, and the face is a flowery tree.

For beauties, it is especially cruel. Whether it's slowly dyeing or a hurricane passing through, it seems to be quite ruthless...... She has gone through a lot of time with Aunt Lin, from brilliant clouds to good manners.

The charm of jealousy even fascinated her.

At this moment, she smiled.

Laugh for each other.

She admits that she is not as good as Aunt Lin.

Women, on the stalk of memory, who doesn't have two or three graceful flowers draped in emotions?

What about Wu Xiaozu? He didn't do anything to win Wan Ting, he personally helped this woman sweep away all her emotions, and in this matter, silence is better than sound!