Chapter 104: Big Talk
In the small conference room of the editorial department of Ranfeng Film Company, Jiang Ran, Wu Yusen and other creative members of the "True Colors of Heroes" crew sat at the top, looking at Wu Yusen, waiting for his reply.
When Wu Yusen heard Jiang Ran ask about the possibility of the film being completed before the Spring Festival, he felt strange in his heart, as the leader of the movie, Jiang Ran actually asked his deputy about the progress of the film now? Isn't it up to Jiang Ran to decide on his own?
Wu Yusen muttered to himself in his heart, but replied with a smile on his face: "Mr. Jiang, we have largely completed the script of the movie, and all that remains is the improvement of some details." We are now making a shooting plan, and I am actually planning to ask for your opinion, after all, you are the main person in charge of the film, and you must make a decision on a series of issues such as the shooting style, action design requirements, and film shots of the film, so that we can continue to do it. ”
Jiang Ran listened to John Woo talk about the filming plan and other issues, but did not mention the expected progress of the movie. I also realized that I was too eager just now, and now that the filming plan of the movie has not been completed, how to estimate the progress.
On the other hand, in the final production of the movie, he has the final say, and John Woo's authority in the crew is under him, and in this case, it is impossible for him to decide the progress of the film.
After Jiang Ran figured it out, he smiled self-deprecatingly, did not mention the progress of the film again, and began to discuss the film shooting plan with John Woo, Lin Zhengying and others.
Busy work is fulfilling at the same time, but it is also easy to ignore the passage of time, time unconsciously, has quietly entered December, Ranfeng Film Company ushered in the busiest month since the opening of the company.
In this month, the film "The True Color of Heroes" completed the preliminary preparations and was ready to start, while another film "Ghost Guy" is still in post-production, and the company's TV project "Chinese Husband" in cooperation with ATV will also start production at the beginning of this month.
Ran Feng Film Company has always produced many film and television projects, basically after the completion of one project, the next project will be carried out, but in December 1982, the company had to operate four projects including variety shows at the same time, which is a great test of Ran Feng's organizational ability.
However, fortunately, the production system of variety shows is basically mature now, and it will not use too many resources temporarily, and because the TV series is in cooperation with ATV, although Ran Feng dominates it, the TV station has given great support in terms of both human and material resources. It is precisely because of this that Burning Maple Film was able to operate four projects at the same time without causing the company to collapse.
Jiang Ran's own responsibility for the film "The True Color of Heroes", after completing the preliminary preparations, plans to invest 4 million Hong Kong dollars, which will be officially launched on December 6.
Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, today Ran Feng Company will hold the opening ceremony of the film here, because of Jiang Ran's director, the film has been widely concerned by the Hong Kong film circle and the media.
Jiang Ran has personally participated in the production of film and television projects since his debut, one is 10 million, and two are more than 20 million, and his box office performance is proud of Hong Kong film directors.
Jiang Ran is now familiar with the filming of the movie, and after presiding over the start-up ceremony of worshipping God, Jiang Ran took the time to take John Woo, Chow Yun-fat, Zhong Chuhong, Leslie Cheung and other main cast and crew to be interviewed by reporters.
"Mr. Jiang, what kind of movie is the movie "The True Color of Heroes", and what kind of expectations do you have for its box office?"
Although there are popular actors such as Chow Yun-fat and Zhong Chuhong present, compared with Jiang Ran, they are obviously not as concerned by the media as Jiang Ran.
"This film is a modern gunfight film, but also a groundbreaking gangster hero film, he is my ideal modern 'martial arts film', I believe this film will open the prelude to a genre film for Hong Kong cinema, and become one of the masterpieces of the 80s in Hong Kong. ”
"Coax!" The reporters around were in an uproar, it was really Jiang Ran who praised "The True Colors of Heroes" too ruthlessly, "groundbreaking", "opening the prelude to a genre movie", "masterpiece", such a description is not something that ordinary movies can bear, not to mention that the person who said this is the director of the movie.
After listening to Jiang Ran's words, Wu Yusen and the others also looked at Jiang Ran in great surprise, they didn't expect Jiang Ran's evaluation of the movie to be so high, the movie is only starting now, if the movie is made, the results do not reach the expected height, but they will be slapped in the face.
The reporters around were in a bang, and their eyes showed excited looks, "Big news!"
"Mr. Jiang, are you saying that this film will create the history of Hong Kong cinema and become a masterpiece of Hong Kong in the 80s, so can I understand that "The True Color of Heroes" will surpass "Best Partner", and it will not be surpassed in the next ten years?"
"Director Wu, do you agree with Mr. Jiang's words?"
"Brother Fa, Mr. Jiang thinks that "The True Color of Heroes" is the best movie in this era, what do you think of this problem?"
"Honggu, what do you think of Mr. Jiang's evaluation of "The True Color of Heroes"?"
Jiang Ran looked at the reporters around him who were flushed and kept asking questions, a trace of cunning flashed in his eyes, and with a confident smile on his face, he raised his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet.
"Friends from the media, please be quiet, we will answer your questions one by one. ”
Jiang Ran waited for everyone to be quiet before he said slowly: "I just heard a reporter ask whether "The True Color of Heroes" will surpass "Best Partner", and it will not be surpassed in the future?"
Jiang Ran said this, looked at the reporters around him who were staring at him, and then said with a smile: "I don't know if this movie will eventually surpass "Best Partner", because they all represent the pinnacle of a type of film, and in a short period of time, movies of the same genre, it will be very difficult to surpass them." ”
"Ah Fa, what do you think of Mr. Jiang's words?"
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The noisy reporter hurriedly left the crew with a satisfied smile, while Wu Yusen and the others looked at Jiang Ran with a tired face and puzzled eyes.
Just now, Jiang Ran has been advocating to reporters the excellence of "The True Colors of Heroes", and amplified that the movie will create history, Wu Yusen and Chow Yun-fat and others are a little waxy in this regard, they are all racking their brains Haha, they neither agree nor oppose Jiang Ran's words, but they just say that the movie is now in production and has this potential, but the final result is for the audience to judge.
"Ah Ran, why are you crazy today?" In the crew, it was Zhong Chuhong who dared to talk to Jiang Ran like this.
Jiang Ran looked at everyone looking at him, smiled lightly, and then explained: "It's nothing, it's just a little gimmick to add a little gimmick to the movie promotion and attract everyone's attention." ”
"Mr. Jiang, if the movie does not reach the height you said by then, I am afraid that it will have the opposite effect and affect your reputation, Mr. Jiang. Wu Yusen frowned and reminded worriedly.
Jiang Ran waved his hand and said, "It's okay, believe me, this movie will surprise everyone in the end." ”
Jiang Ran said this, clapped his hands, and said, "Okay! Now that the reporters are gone, let's start working." In order not to make the cruel words I just made a joke, everyone is concentrating on making this movie a good one, so that those who want to see the jokes can see what we are capable of. ”