Chapter 0311 - All kinds of digging operations
On this occasion, the matter of Xiangjiang Telephone Company should not be mentioned more, Tang Huan nodded slightly, and then changed his words and said: "DreamWorks plans to make a TV series with the theme of business war, are you interested in participating in it?"
"I'm very new to this field, how can I get involved?" Wu Guangzheng was a little confused when he heard it, so he quipped, "Is DreamWorks going to solicit sponsorship, it seems that the last thing Boss Tang lacks is money." ”
"You're exaggerating. Tang Huan snorted a haha, "This TV series tells the story of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, the Ningbo merchant gang and other Zhejiang businessmen. ”
"So that's the case......" Wu Guangzheng suddenly became interested, you know, his father-in-law charter king is a leading figure in the Ningbo merchant gang, "Is there a script, let me see it." ”
"It's just a novel now, and I'll have someone send you a copy tomorrow. Tang Huan smiled slightly.
He came up with a lot of ideas for Hu Yinmeng's mother, specializing in writing novels of some classic Ming dramas in the original time and space.
Now the old lady's work progress is basically one book a year, and the writing is definitely sharp, and the various "fighting" scenes are portrayed very well, which can be said to show her understanding of the ups and downs of life to a certain extent.
Correspondingly, Hu's mother has the sustenance of writing spiritually, so she has no energy to toss all kinds of family conflicts, and Hu Yinmeng is completely rid of her troubles.
The story that Tang Huan mentioned to Wu Guangzheng is Hu Mu's second novel "To the East is the Sea", which has been published, although it did not cause any earth-shattering sound, but the unique style is still quite marketable. Good sales. Hu's mother can be said to have found her career direction in her later years.
Tang Huan greeted the people on his side. There is no need to be polite, as long as you are a little bit of water, a few simple words can be considered to be over, but industry heavyweights like Run Run Shaw must perform in place.
In Tang Huan's case, Run Run Shaw sees the possibility of his business entering the Chinese mainland and the Chinese community in the United States; Zou Wenhuai feels isolated in Hollywood and wants to find a reliable ally in the United States; Lei Juekun thinks that the golden princess in the start-up stage should be cautious and make friends with a powerful producer like DreamWorks......
All in all. No matter how intriguing and even hostile these businessmen were, they all temporarily reined in and ran to Tang Huan to find an opportunity.
The brothers Jiang Zhiwen and Jiang Zhiqiang of Anle Cinema Line were all present, Tang Huan knew that these two also had a request, their theaters only needed to play Western films, and their profitability was naturally limited by the cost of buying films, so they set their eyes on DreamWorks and Huamei Entertainment, which have Hollywood channels.
"I'll find a time tomorrow to talk about it. Regarding the Jiang brothers' eagerness, Tang Huan said meaningfully. Then when I greeted Chen Baisheng, the editor-in-chief of "Film Fortnightly", I repeated it. It makes the other party's face show a look of ecstasy.
The event site was arranged as a combination of Chinese and Western forms of dinner, the guests are very free, socializing, eating, drinking, entertainment, each without delay, while avoiding the difficulty of arranging fixed seats, according to seniority is still second, the key is that many people have complex grievances with each other, in case they are too close, they will inevitably get tired of each other.
As for the performance, it is about an hour and a half, and even if it is interspersed in the banquet, it will not seem lengthy.
The time soon came to 8 o'clock in the evening, and the event officially began.
The host is naturally Liu Zhirong, and his status on Media Asia TV is similar to TVB's He Shouxin.
Hearing the stage say "Media Asia TV's 24th Anniversary Celebration" Yunyun, Fang Yihua, who was sitting alone in another seat, muttered dissatisfiedly, "I can really put gold on my face, obviously I only changed my name last year, but I also involved the relatives of the previous two generations, obviously just to have more than ten years and press on TVB." ”
"Calm down, there are still many places here that are worth learning from TVB. Run Run Shaw looked immobile and said lightly.
After Zhang Delan took the stage and sang a song "Where Don't We Meet in Life", Fang Yihua couldn't help it again, and said sourly: "This little girl was the four golden flowers of our TVB "Happy Tonight", but I didn't expect to be picked up by DreamWorks for a big bargain. ”
Can't blame Fang Yihua for always having red eyes, it's really because Zhang Delan is too popular now, the album containing the song "Where to Meet in Life" in the first half of the year, sales have broken through three platinum incredibly, and it must be one of the top ten Chinese golden songs this year, which has shocked countless people.
"Since the momentum of the Cantonese music scene is optimistic, TVB's Huaxing Record Company might as well increase its efforts in operation, and it can't help but be limited to the production and distribution of records by its own TV station artists. Run Run Shaw gave his instructions slowly, "At present, DreamWorks' strategy of going hand in hand is still very successful. ”
"That's what I mean. Fang Yihua nodded thoughtfully, "TVB already has a draft of the rookie singing contest, and I asked people to continue to improve it, so as to tap some potential newcomers to sign, and at the same time, I will see if I can dig some singers in." ”
The two of them were playing Xiao Jiujiu here, while Zou Wenhuai frowned slightly, glancing at Cheng Long who was talking and laughing with Tang Huan in the distance from time to time.
"When did Ah Long become so familiar with this Boss Tang?" Zou Wenhuai asked He Guanchang beside him suspiciously.
"I heard Ah Long brag that he met Tang Huan the year before last, so it's not intentional that they are like this now, it's quite natural. He Guanchang smiled lightly, "I deliberately passed by just now and listened, it turned out to be Mi Xue, a popular artist in Aaron's recent Dream Chasing Factory, which made this Boss Tang worried and unhappy." ”
"Do you see that Aaron is smiling happily, like being reprimanded? Zou Wenhuai glared at He Guanchang, "Since "Senior Brother Out of the Horse" set a box office record in Xiangjiang, it is obvious that his heart is big, last year's "Killer Trench" performed mediocre in Hollywood and Xiangjiang, although this year's "Cannonball Speed" has not yet been released, he and Xu Guanying have only played an inconspicuous supporting role, and it is inevitable that they will not complain. ”
"Don't worry, Ah Long is still very righteous, especially with the father-son relationship between me and him. Infallible. He Guanchang hurriedly comforted Zou Wenhuai.
"Can righteous anger resist the temptation of a check?" Zou Wenhuai snorted disapprerovingly. "Don't forget. How did Ah Long jump to Jiahe's side in the first place, and this Boss Tang is famous for his generous shots. ”
"Okay, I'll try my best to find a way to keep Ah Long and Tang Huan at a distance. He Guanchang reluctantly reassured.
Zou Wenhuai's face slowed down at this time, "Ah Long still has the master of chasing other people's dream factories, it seems that he still has too much free time, doesn't he have a movie idea called "Young Master Long", where is the script." Procrastinating and not moving quickly. ”
"Aaron hasn't been unscrupulous lately, he's executive produced a movie. He Guanchang said this, thought about it for a while, and found that Cheng Long did have his nostrils facing the sky recently, and he didn't know how to be a man anymore, so he should beat it, so he sighed and promised again, "All in all, I will stare at Ah Long." There will be no mistakes, and the script will definitely be taken out as soon as possible. ”
Zou Wenhuai was so nervous. It's understandable, the person who digs the foot of the wall must also be afraid of being dug up the foot of the wall, his own financial resources are not as good as Tang Huan, and the only countermeasure can only be to do a good job of prevention and nip the possible signs in the bud.
As soon as he exhaled a sullen breath, Zou Wenhuai's eyes turned and his face became gloomy again.
He Guanchang was puzzled, and said that the anger of this old partner's unsatisfactory entry into Hollywood was too great, what did he see unpleasantly?
After following the direction, He Guanchang suddenly chuckled in his heart, and saw Lei Juekun acting like a polite corporal, talking with Xu Guanjie diligently.
"This trip tonight is really right, it is estimated that only Tang Huan has the ability to gather all kinds of people together, and some undercurrents are naturally exposed. After Zou Wenhuai finished speaking coldly, he was silent.
He Guanchang smiled wryly, and was also speechless. He understands that unlike Cheng Long, the Xu brothers, who are highly educated and graduated from university, can be described as extraordinary, and they do things in a disciplined manner, not so easy to fiddle with.
Of course, Tang Huan wouldn't know that there would be so much intrigue at his own dinner, but Lei Juekun's series of moves to win over Xu Guanjie happened to be seen in his eyes.
In this regard, Tang Huan secretly laughed, this is due to historical inertia. I remember that in the original time and space, Xinyicheng used a high price of 2 million to poach Xu Guanjie from Jiahe, look at the current posture, if nothing else, it will be staged as usual.
This kind of banquet was very tiring, so after it was over, Tang Huan didn't stay too long, and left, and Lu Xiaohu sent him to Lin Qingbian's residence.
Since he was going to Xiangjiang to film, Tang Huan simply bought a high-end apartment for Lin Qingbian as his foothold.
No matter when, no matter where, a woman will always feel more stable when she has fixed assets such as a house.
Tang Huan knows this very well, so he has always been very thoughtful in this regard.
However, after meeting, Lin Qingbian deliberately behaved relatively coldly, and occasionally flashed resentment in his eyes.
Tang Huan didn't think about this, he knew in his heart that after Lin Qingbian arrived in Xiangjiang, he naturally became dissatisfied after discovering the absurdity of Tang officials comparable to the ancients.
However, this kind of small emotion can only be said to be a spice, and it can't set off any waves.
It can be said that Lin Qingbian, like Hu Yinmeng, both belong to literary young women, but the latter is a maverick type, while the former is a romantic Qiong Yao type.
Tang Huan can give Lin Qingbian this kind of emotional experience, and occupy the other party's body and mind, which makes Lin Qingbian, who has been very strict since he was a child and admits death in terms of feelings, has no other way than to play a little temper.
The fact is also the same, after gently rolling the sheets twice, Lin Qingfang, who was as soft as mud, returned to the state of obsession with Tang Huan when he was in the United States.
"How is it, compared to movies, are you used to shooting TV series?" Tang Huan, who kept gently stroking with one hand, asked with concern about Lin Qingfang's work.
"In terms of working style and language, I was a little uncomfortable, but Ah Zhi has always taken care of me on the set, and it didn't hinder me. Lin Qingbian replied lazily.
"The princess of the horse in the play, the love affair with sisters outside the play, is also a good story. Tang Huan smiled.
Lin Qingbian pinched Tang Huan's thigh softly, and subconsciously asked, "What is your relationship with Ah Zhi?"
"Your question is hard for me to answer. Tang Huan sighed, "Then I can only make a demonstration and explain it." ”
"Don't. Lin Qingbian weakly pushed the man who was lying on top of him again, "I'm quite tired from filming, and I have to be oppressed by you ...... villain."
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The next day, the first person to come to visit Tang Huan was Chen Baisheng, which shows how urgent his mentality is.
As early as 1977, when he was a civil servant, he worked as a volunteer editor for the well-known film magazine "Big Close-up" biweekly founded by Tang Shuxuan, which was also the basis of the "Film Biweekly" founded in 1979.
At that time, he was also the chairman of the Firebird Film Club, so he was able to get acquainted with Yang Yuping and participated in the preparation of the first Hong Kong International Film Festival in 1977.
This event is a trial event, with a budget of only 110,000 Hong Kong dollars, which can be imagined, but it is the first international film festival in Southeast Asia.
It can be seen that Chen Baisheng is still quite qualified in the field of Hong Kong films.
Because at the Treasure Island Golden Horse Awards in recent years, Xiangjiang Films has become a stepmother's child and has been repeatedly disappointed, so the holding of Xiangjiang's own professional film awards has been increasingly mentioned by Xiangjiang filmmakers.
However, this kind of move to compete with the Golden Horse Awards on the Treasure Island is only done by a bookseller like Chen Baisheng.
Without official support and funding, it is not easy for a scattered Xiangjiang filmmaker to set up his own professional awards.
You must know that until now, there has not been a formal film industry association in Xiangjiang.
When Chen Baisheng was looking for external help, he naturally would not miss Dreamworks, and Hu Yinmeng's attitude was not as cold as other companies, but clearly informed that he could introduce it to the boss.
With this enthusiasm, Hu Yinmeng's goddess aura has become more and more dazzling in the Xiangjiang cultural circle.
After getting Tang Huan's promise of "finding a time to talk in detail tomorrow" at the banquet last night, Chen Baisheng was so excited that he didn't sleep well all night and rushed to meet him early.
"This is an ideal Xiangjiang filmmaker, but unfortunately in front of capital, there is no right to speak, Hong Kong films have prospered for ten years in time and space, and then they have become beautiful fireworks that are only missed, and the initiator of the Academy Awards, "Film Fortnightly", cannot escape the fate of bankruptcy. ”
After Tang Huan secretly sighed, he spoke: "You can get all kinds of support from me, including funds, but there are still some requirements to be said, are you willing to listen?" (To be continued......)