In fact, Tang Huan did not expect that after a series of shareholders' meetings and board meetings, the old forces of Jardine Mason would be so cowardly. I have to say that the role of the renegade represented by New Bijian has exceeded everyone's expectations.

Since the situation is very good, Tang Huan will certainly not be polite and decisively weaken the old forces of Jardine.

After intrigue for so long, now everything is really fine, and the rest is nothing more than the run-in of the new team, the blunt knife grinding the remnants of the old forces, and the development of new business areas, including investment in the mainland.

Seeing that Tang Huan was finally done, Hu Yinmeng couldn't wait to announce that the premiere of DreamWorks' new kung fu film "Fang Shiyu" would be held on Friday, June 18.

This is a heavyweight news in the entertainment industry, because DreamWorks is very popular in the Xiangjiang literary and art circles, and there are not a few people who have come into contact with the internal test screening sample of "Fang Shiyu", although they did not confide in the details, they all praised this as a film that is enough to start a sect in terms of style.

The evaluation is so high, of course, it has aroused the dissatisfaction of Jiahe and other peers, but they don't dare to say anything, Tang Huan, the boss behind Guy DreamWorks, is too cruel, he just wiped Jardine Eat, not only did he not dare to touch his head against the wind, but he also came to cheer.

As for everyone else, they are full of curiosity, and now the development of Xiangjiang films is in the so-called New Wave stage, to put it bluntly, it is a hundred flowers to explore, but no one seems to have been recognized as the "founding school" of the new style.

In addition, everyone's eyes at DreamWorks are becoming more and more with a faint expectation. To know. Tang Huan not only has DreamWorks in Xiangjiang, but also has Luen Mei and MGM in Hollywood.

Now, the professional film magazine "Film Fortnightly". Each issue will have a page dedicated to Western films, among which Hollywood is naturally the main event, and Tang Huan's control of Lianmei and MGM is the most important.

In the latest issue of "Film Fortnightly", there is a report that "this year's North American summer file belongs to MGM United States". It makes the people of Xiangjiang look skeptical, because the data listed in it is too shocking.

As early as the eve of the summer season, MGM's "Conan the Barbarian" occupied the first place in the North American weekend box office chart for two consecutive weeks. It also broke the record for a restricted film with a box office of more than $10 million in its first weekend.

When the summer season began, Lianmei's "Rocky 3" debuted first, with a box office of more than $12 million, winning the first place at the North American weekend box office on May 31.

June 11th. Luen Mei's "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" began to be fully released in North America. It was very clean and neat to sit on the top spot at the North American weekend box office on June 13, also with a performance of more than $12 million.

But this is certainly just the beginning, before the release of Tang Huan, who returned from the Falklands, he strongly recommended it in the name of cherishing peace, and at the same time, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", which received positive reviews, will further release the box office potential.

With three $10 million in a row, all the people who got this magazine were dizzy. I can't believe it.

But then, English-language newspapers such as the South China Morning Post. and Media Asia TV, which also corroborates the authenticity of the data of this report, and now everyone has to believe it.

Everyone began to sigh convincingly, Tang Huan was not making money, but picking up money.

Since Tang Huan's industrial performance in Hollywood is so eye-catching, then Xiangjiang's DreamWorks must not be too inferior, and with the blowing of many optimistic people in the industry, it is not surprising that everyone's expectations are not surprising.

If "Fang Shiyu" is applauded and popular, it will respond well in Xiangjiang, the base camp of DreamWorks, and with Tang Huan's relationship, it will be easy and natural to operate in Hollywood.

All in all, Tang Huan has the Hollywood resources that the Hong Kong film industry desires, but has never had.

Therefore. No matter how jealous and suspicious Golden Harvest was, how Princess Jin was awkward, and Shaw Brothers had other plans, they all came to cheer.

As a result, at the site of the premiere, outside the Shin Kong Cinema at 423 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong Island, there was a lot of traffic. While muttering in their hearts, DreamWorks' face is simply as big as the sky, and they are constantly photographing the stars and the demeanor of the bigwigs.

Tang Huan didn't deliberately come early or be late, and when Xie Ning helped take care of his personal image, he set off naturally.

On the way, she also picked up Zhong Chuhong, who played the heroine in the movie "Fang Shiyu" and played Lei Tingting, the purpose of which was naturally to build momentum and support her.

When the car was parked at the entrance of the Xinguang Theater, Tang Huan looked at the lively scene outside the car and couldn't help laughing: "This scene seems to be a bit big, and I have to walk the red carpet, which makes me feel like I am holding an Oscar ceremony." ”

"Because I found that there were a lot of people coming, Miss Hu temporarily modified the plan at noon." Zhong Chuhong explained carefully.

Tang Huan bowed slightly, "Are you ready, we're going to get off here." ”

"No problem." Zhong Chuhong smiled, "Everyone says that I am arrogant, and it is not without reason, for example, if you deal with such a big scene, you will not have stage fright." ”

"That means you have the potential to be a big star." Tang Huan laughed loudly, pushed the car door and got out of the car, then opened the door on Zhong Chuhong's side, held hands, and greeted the heroine in a dress and dressed up.

Although he said that he was not stage frightened, Zhong Chuhong, who was walking on the red carpet, was still a little unnatural.

Because the two sides are densely packed, either fans or reporters, just those focused eyes have formed a pressure that cannot be underestimated. If it weren't for holding Tang Huan's arm, she would really have been so weak that she couldn't walk.

……

"Mr. Tang, what do you think of "Fang Shiyu", and how do you expect its box office?"

"Like you, I'm watching this movie for the first time tonight, so where can I have a review. But I know that the actors work very hard, and I also believe that the movie will be wonderful and touching. As for the box office, let it be, the key lies in the audience's recognition. ”

"Mr. Tang, I heard that you are interested in setting up your own theater chain for DreamWorks?"

"I do have the intention to do so. After all, with the increase in the number of DreamWorks movie productions, it will be more convenient to have its own theater chain. ”

……

Tang Huan casually answered a few questions. quipped, "You just stared at me, but you snubbed the beautiful heroine next to me, it seems to be a loss of gentlemanly manners." ”

In the midst of laughter, the reporters looked at Tang Huan's face and asked Zhong Chuhong two questions, but after all, her qualifications were only a handful of movies. The influence can be ignored for the time being, and the so-called questioning is actually just a form of brushing up on the sense of existence.

Walking across the red carpet, Zhong Chuhong went to find the crew. Tang Huan chatted with Hu Yinmeng, "You don't miss any opportunity to use me." How's it going, how effective is my compliment? ”

"So-so." Hu Yinmeng snorted, "Don't think I don't know about Shainin. You're getting more and more unscrupulously ridiculous right now. ”

"I'm just letting my heart. Just fly freely. Tang Huan shrugged his shoulders and quickly pulled his legs and slipped away.

When passing by the crew of "Fang Shiyu", Tang Huan didn't forget to ask for warmth.

To be honest, the martial arts design and movie effect of "Fang Shiyu" are quite difficult because they are ahead of their time compared with the current era, which makes the entire crew work very hard, because there are not a few actors who are injured in the fight.

on this. What Tang Huan can do is to compensate with red envelopes, but fortunately, everyone also recognizes this method. While getting the benefits, I couldn't stop being grateful, "Mr. Tang and Miss Hu, they are really kind to others." ”

Tang Huan was showing off his benevolence, and Master Huo greeted him with a big smile, "Boss Tang, it's really a lot of money lately." ”

"Why, I have so much money that you don't dare to call me a brother?" Tang Huan quipped.

"There, my brother looks down on my character too much." was beaten upside down by Tang Huan, and Huo Dagongzi couldn't help but be a little depressed.

Tang Huan accepted it when he saw it, and asked as soon as he changed his words: "Why are you here?" Couldn't it be that you're also interested in this movie? ”

"That's one thing." Huo Dagongzi let Tang Huan to a secluded place, "You may not know, Xinguang Cinema is now run by my family." ”

"Really? I really don't know about that. Tang Huan was surprised.

Originally, the location of the Shin Kong Cinema was the former site of the Heung Kong Branch of the Commercial Press, and the original purpose was to build Blocks C and D of the Kiu Kwan Building.

However, in mid-1965, Kiu Kwong Property Company Limited cancelled the plan to build Blocks C and D of Kiu Kwun Building, and instead built Kiu Fai Building and a cinema with stage facilities, which is now known as Shin Kong Cinema.

Designed by Wen Lou in collaboration with Hui Dunlok, the lobby of the Shin Kong Cinema features a large revolving stage and dressing room, a new projector, sound and lighting equipment, and can accommodate 1,709 people, opening on September 16, 1972.

From September 1, 1980, Shin Kong Cinema was transferred to Shin Kong Entertainment Co., Ltd., where Boss Huo was the chairman.

It can be said that from the beginning of its opening, Shin Kong Theatre has been famous for its large-scale Cantonese opera performance venues.

But now, traditional art forms like Cantonese opera have declined, and even though DreamWorks launched the high-quality TV series "The Martial Arts Emperor Flower" last year, which aroused some interest in Cantonese opera, it can't change the general trend.

To put it bluntly, Shin Kong Cinema can be described as a "holy place for art performances", but it is precisely because of this title that the use of resources of Shin Kong Cinema must be considered to a large extent for traditional art activities.

The Huo family has been operating the Xinguang Theater for nearly two years, and they found that the gains outweighed the losses after hard work, and they had the idea of retreating.

At this time, it was rumored that Tang Huan intended to set up a cinema chain, so the Huo family planned to let him take over. After all, Tang Huan has a professional entertainment company, DreamWorks, and he is far more comfortable than himself in the operation of Xinguang Cinema, and Tang Huan's background, connections and financial resources are very suitable.

"Anyway, you want to set up your own cinema chain, and Shin Kong Cinema is definitely qualified as a flagship cinema." Huo Dagongzi openly and honestly sold the business.

"It's easy for me to take over, but then I can't push back to take on tasks such as promoting traditional arts, cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland, and official public welfare performances in Hong Kong, etc., which are also the same as you, not to mention unprofitable, and even at risk of losing money." Tang Huan said with a deep groan.

"But you have DreamWorks, tearing down the east wall and making up the west wall, it's easier than us to maintain the overall interests." Huo Dagongzi smiled, "It's really not good, you just bought the property rights of Shin Kong Cinema and Qiaohui Building shopping mall from Qiaoguang Real Estate, anyway, you are not short of money." ”

"You don't fool me." Tang Huan scolded with a smile, "Let me think about this matter first." ”

At this time, Princess Jin's Lei Juekun, Golden Harvest's Zou Wenhuai, Shaw Brothers' Run Shaw and other leading figures in the Xiangjiang film industry arrived one after another, and Tang Huan got up and went over to say hello.

When they met, Lei Juekun was a little embarrassed, and the small actions he asked Xinyicheng to do secretly were really a bit cheap, but Tang Huan didn't mention that stubble.

In Tang Huan's view, such a small setback can be regarded as an upgrade for DreamWorks, and it is not worth wasting his energy.

Zou Wenhuai was much more eager, "Mr. Tang, your call for wind and rain in Hollywood is really admirable, I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate." ”

"I can't talk about the wind and the rain." Tang Huan said modestly, "If we Chinese film practitioners can cooperate in Hollywood, it is really unwanted." ”

Hearing the sincerity contained in these words, Zou Wenhuai's eyes couldn't help but light up, "Then find an opportunity, let's sit down and talk about it?" ”

Tang Huan smiled and bowed slightly, and his eyes fell to Cheng Long next to him, "Ah Long, I heard that your "Young Master Dragon" is very popular in Japan, congratulations." ”

"It's a great honor for me to be noticed by Mr. Tang for this small achievement." Seeing Tang Huan take the initiative to greet him, Cheng Long smiled with joy, but Zou Wenhuai stood by and watched, and Cheng Long could only swallow a lot of words back into his stomach.

After the people of Jiahe who had different thoughts walked over, Fang Yihua, who came to meet her, invited with a smile, "Miss Xiangjiang's selection is about to start, I wonder if Mr. Tang is interested in serving as a judge?" ”

Speaking of this, Fang Yihua also quipped, "Speaking of which, if it weren't for Mr. Tang attracting the attention of everyone in Xiangjiang in the past six months, this activity would have ended." ”

Tang Huan smiled apologetically and said calmly, "Thank you Ms. Fang for being able to afford it, but maybe the time can't be arranged, because of the matter of Jardine, I will go to the UK to do some communication and clarification next." ”

A look of disappointment flashed on Fang Yihua's face, "It's okay, then it's next year." ”

"I heard that Mr. Tang intends to set up a cinema chain?" After they were seated, Run Run Shaw also brought up the stubble.

"Plans are being made." Tang Huan nodded.

Shaw was thoughtful, but did not continue the topic.

Under the guidance of the host, after the crew members of "Fang Shiyu" did some fun programs such as martial arts performances, the movie officially began.

The first scene is that Qianlong was assassinated by Chen Jialuo, the chief helmsman of the Heaven and Earth Society, in a dream, and his actor was Tang Huan.

Accompanied by very distinctive background music, Tang Huan played handsome to the extreme, which made the unexpected audience jaw-dropping. (To be continued......)