Chapter 20 The Five Tigers of Wireless
According to Mo Xuan's understanding, although Wang Jing has been a director for several years and has filmed blockbuster films like "A Thousand Kings Fight a Thousand Tyrants", because Shaw Brothers Pictures implements a large-scale studio system, directors can only get dead wages, so Wang Jing can not get much money. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info
However, Mo Xuan still had something to rely on this fat man, so he didn't refuse.
"200,000 is 200,000, but my company has just been established, and I still need some film professionals, can you see if you can help, and help me recruit all kinds of talents needed to make movies at Shaw Brothers."
Mo Xuan knew that Wang Jing's father was Wang Tianlin, the famous producer of wireless, and he followed Shao Yifu step by step to fight the world to today's old courtier, and his protégés and former officials were all over the entire Shaw Kingdom.
To Qifeng, who has recently become famous in wireless, studied under Wang Tianlin, so Wang Jing grew up in Shaw Brothers since he was a child and knows many people in Shaw Brothers.
He will definitely be more effective than Mo Xuan himself.
"Just established, boy, your company won't be a leather bag company, right?" At this time, there are many leather bag film companies in Xiangjiang, and they will change places with one shot.
"How is it possible, my company has a registered capital of 20 million Hong Kong dollars. Mo Xuan said.
"Twenty million!"
"That's right, 20 million Hong Kong dollars. ”
"By the way, I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Mo Xuan, I think you should have heard my name. Mo Xuan said with a smile, at this time, there are not many film companies in Xiangjiang with assets of more than 10 million, and there are even fewer film companies with more than 20 million, and there are only a few Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest, and New Art City.
"Mo Xuan, why does this name sound a little familiar... You are the author of "The Quest for Qin". Wang Jing thought about it in his mind, and then said in surprise.
Wang Jing also likes to read novels, of course, he also read last year's very popular "Looking for Qin". At that time, he was still thinking about what kind of person wrote such a novel comparable to Jin Yong's "The Legend of Deer and Ding", and he would like to get to know it when he has the opportunity to get to know it in the future.
"Yes"
"Well, I can promise to help you make a movie. But you'll have to tell me later how you came up with "The Legend of Qin". ”
"No problem, then can you promise me to help me dig up some people in the Shaw Clan?" Mo Xuan agreed.
"This...."Wang Jing was a little hesitant at this time, he understood what Mo Xuan meant, he wanted to use his connections to dig the corner of the Shaw Clan. But he and his old Douke are still eating under Shao Daheng's hands, and it is already very out of place to help people outside film, and he has to dig his corner, which makes him a little hesitant.
"As soon as the crew is in place, the film will be turned on immediately, and you will be fully responsible for the crew. Don't worry, I have a good relationship with Uncle Six, and if he blames him, I will bear it. Seeing Wang Jing's hesitant expression, Mo Xuan knew that he was already moved, so he immediately said.
"No problem, wrap it up on me. When Wang Jing heard Mo Xuan say this, he immediately patted his chest and promised. He also heard Wang Tianlin say that the author of "Looking for Qin" and Shao Yifu have a very good personal relationship.
Anyway, the Shaw Brothers have been more lonely than before recently, and they were hit by Golden Harvest and Golden Princess on both sides a year ago, and the box office was sluggish. In addition, Shao Tycoon is reluctant to spend money and produces a large number of bad movies, resulting in Shaw Brothers movies now becoming synonymous with bad movies, and the audience is unwilling to watch them.
Even the recent big-investment sci-fi movie "Interstellar Blunt Tire" hit the street at the box office, he did this completely for the good of the employees of Shaw Brothers, where would he get the wages if he didn't start work, Wang Jing comforted himself in his heart, he was their savior.
After Mo Xuan saw Wang Jing agree, he took him to a restaurant next to the wireless and told him about the plot of the movie.
"In the Qing Dynasty, after failing to win the top prize in the exam more than ten times, Zhu Xiucai was angry with his father, angry with his wife, and he also committed suicide by hanging a beam in a temple, and as a result, he could not be reincarnated, and his soul was attached to the hemp rope he used when he committed suicide.
In the blink of an eye, it was Xiangjiang in the 80s. Xiangjiang High School girls Lin Xiaohua, Lin Qingqing and Yan Ruyu accidentally broke into the ancient temple where Zhu Xiucai committed suicide in order to avoid the storm during the holiday trip.
Zhu became good friends with them and advised them to rely on their own abilities to create the future, and Zhu was relieved of his grievances and reincarnated. ”
Yes, what Mo Xuan asked Wang Jing to shoot was the "Happy Ghost" that became popular with Yuan Jieying, Luo Meiwei, Chen Jialing, Li Lizhen and other girls.
As for why he filmed "Happy Ghost", Mo Xuan also has his own calculations in his heart. "Happy Ghost" is said to be Huang Baiming in the original time and space, he once saw a group of middle school students perform the drama "Zhu Xiucai", which had a profound impact, and later bought the copyright to adapt it into this film.
Then directed by Gao Zhisen and Huang Baiming of Xinyicheng, a comedy movie starring Huang Baiming, and due to the first box office hit, sequels such as "Happy Ghost Summer Vacation" and "Happy Ghost Hitting Ghost" were filmed, which became a famous comedy series.
In Mo Xuan's memory, the first part of "Happy Ghost" will be released in 1984, that is, next year, and if it is not filmed now, I am afraid it will be too late.
Since he has long planned to buy Shaw Brothers Cinemas, he and Xinyicheng will become competitors in the film industry sooner or later, so how can he give the enemy a chance to gain fame and fortune.
And "Happy Ghost" is a typical movie with a small investment and high returns, the plot is simple, and the filming process is not complicated, with Wang Jing's current level, it can be completely controlled.
The most important thing is that although Mo Xuan has more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars in his hands, he recently wants to talk to Shao Yifu about the acquisition of the theater chain, which requires a large sum, so it is a sum of money to be saved.
After the affairs of the theater chain are done, he will have a real foothold in the Xiangjiang film industry, be in an invincible position, and take advantage of the classic movies in his mind to take off.
"Yes, it's a good idea, there are a lot of funny scenes in it, as long as you find a few more good-looking girls to shoot, it will definitely meet the tastes of today's young students, and the box office will definitely be a big hit." ”
Wang Jing is not only an excellent director, but also an excellent screenwriter, and he knows from Mo Xuan's narrative that this movie is very likely to be a big hit, and it can be completed quickly.
"I don't know how much money you plan to invest in making this movie, Mr. Mo. Wang Jing asked, the amount of funds determines the quality of the film, if there are more, Wang Jing will shoot some details in the movie better, and if there is less, it will be finished, as long as there are no major flaws.