The crew of "Datang" did not have Lin Qingxia's scene in the afternoon.

This afternoon, mainly Wu Dairong's Xu Ziling and Wan Ziliang's Kou Zhong, dressed in shabby beggar costumes, played the scene of a double dragon with a blue nose and a swollen face complaining in a dilapidated temple building that had just been built.

Although there was no scene in the afternoon, Lin Qingxia was quietly reading the movie script in the crew on the set.

The script is also mainly based on the first episode of "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty". Lin Qingxia watched it more devotedly, and she was silently reciting her lines.

Because she hadn't seen the original work of "The Tang Dynasty", she didn't understand many plots, so she began to ask Zhang Shaojie for advice.

Zhang Shaojie is naturally more attentive, and he explained the plot to Lin Qingxia endlessly, analyzing the different characters, which is more thorough than Tsui Hark's explanation, he not only explained the relationship between the characters in the entire movie, but even explained the general trend of the world and the historical pattern in the last years of the Sui Dynasty.

Lin Qingxia couldn't help but be surprised when she heard this, and felt that Zhang Shaojie was so young, how could he have such erudite historical knowledge.

"You're such a weirdo, you must have been an honor student in school before, right?" Lin Qingxia lowered her head and asked.

Zhang Shaojie smiled: "It's not counted!" At that time, there were 52 students in the class, and I could only get to the tenth place. ”

"Then you must like the history of the Sui Dynasty?"

"Huh. You know, it's just a profession! In order to write, a lot of Chinese historical knowledge and classical culture must be involved. Zhang Shaojie naturally won't let go of the opportunity to brag about himself.

The two laughed and talked for more than half an hour.

Some idlers in the crew couldn't help but look sideways, and said in their hearts whether Zhang Shaojie asked Lin Qingxia to ask her to act, or did he want to take the opportunity to pick up girls?

The Hong Kong media, some time ago, was still hyping the relationship between Zhang Shaojie and Anita Mui. Although, the public began to accept that Zhang Shaojie and Anita Mui are boyfriend and girlfriend. But affected by the scandal, Zhang Shaojie has never been an upright man and gentleman in the eyes of the public!

At most, a romantic genius!

Now Zhang Shaojie and Lin Qingxia are chatting so energetically, which makes people doubt their motives. Everyone will not think that Zhang Shaojie's purpose is to talk about life and ideals with this Taiwanese jade star.

Most of the time it is this romantic genius who is seducing this well-known Taiwanese beauty

"Miss Qingxia, I don't know who your current agent is, I see that you come to Hong Kong, it seems that you are alone, and it seems that there is no agent to help you deal with all kinds of trivial matters" Zhang Shaojie suddenly thought of this question.

Lin Qingxia said: "I don't have an agent!" When I was in middle school, my parents mainly helped me deal with contracts between film companies. You know, in Taiwan's film industry, a film is only paid a few thousand NT$, even if it becomes famous, it is only NT$30,000, so my parents have always disagreed with me to be a professional actor and asked me to stick to my studies. Later, after graduating from junior high school, I went to the United States to study in college, and this year I took over a revolutionary film in Taiwan during the summer vacation, and basically faded out of the film industry."

Zhang Shaojie said with a smile: "The income of a popular actor in Hong Kong is much higher than yours. Not to mention Jackie Chan, Xu Guanwen, Sammo Hung, their salaries for a movie are more than 3.5 million Hong Kong dollars, and among the actresses, Zhang Aijia and Mi Xue can also earn 100,000 yuan in a movie! I have a Longteng Entertainment agency under my name, which specializes in cultivating artists, as well as helping artists strive for better drama contracts, and can also help artists except for some odd work chores, I don't know if you are interested in signing a contract? ”

Lin Qingxia hesitated: "Brokerage company? Are there any restrictions after signing a contract? ”

Zhang Shaojie said: "There are restrictions, that is, the artist's films, records, advertisements and other commercial activities need to be handled by the company's agent!" Do not bypass the agent and take private work! ”

Lin Qingxia smiled and said, "Hehe! What happens if I take a private job? ”

"Of course, it is taken according to the severity of the situation, warning, education, refrigeration, blocking, prosecution and other means to deter unruly criminals!"

"Isn't signing a contract tantamount to throwing yourself into the net and being controlled by the brokerage company?" Lin Qingxia frowned.

"There are gains and losses. Artists lose some of their freedom, but we strive for more and more stable income for artists. For example, a newcomer who is not famous has signed a brokerage agreement with a guaranteed monthly salary of at least HK$1,000. If you are a well-known artist, such as Miss Qingxia, the company's system will give you a guaranteed salary of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars per year."

"As for the income from plays, advertising, etc., it is all calculated separately! In addition, in the future, those outside film companies, advertising companies, and media reporters will be harassed by agents! In case of trouble, the agency will stand by the artist's side as soon as possible and help the artist get through the difficulties! Zhang Shaojie naturally didn't let go of the opportunity to flicker, "The opportunity is rare!" My plan is to bring out three of Asia's most popular singers and three or more world-class movie stars in the next few years. Miss Qingxia, if you join the company, you will definitely be among the movie stars that the company is highly regarded! ”

Lin Qingxia said with a smile: "No annihilation, no business, take a contract to me, I want to consult a lawyer, it is indeed as you said, I will sign the contract!" If you're a big liar, I'm sure I'll despise you deeply! ”

"Okay, tomorrow I will let the company's professional agent meet with you, and you can talk to the company's agent about the specific contract issues!" Zhang Shaojie said.

―――――― New Arts City Pictures Company.

The set of the crew of "Modern Funny Times".

Shi Tian wore a thin suit, fat pants, and a top hat. The makeup is also dark circles, beard, and figure-eight feet, from the inside out, it looks like a Chinese version of Chaplin!

In addition, all kinds of scenes in the movie can also be found in Chaplin's "Modern Times". This movie, if it sounds good, it is a tribute to Chaplin, and if it is not good, it is a naked plagiarism.

However, plagiarism also requires the ability to plagiarize!

The movie "Modern Funny Times", the plot of each character has been reinterpreted by John Woo, and the 1936 silent movie "Modern Times" is remade with color and sound era!

Although there are no scenes of machines, factories and so on in "Modern Times" in the movie.

However, the style of comedy in the movie is godlike. If you don't have certain acting skills and directing skills, it is impossible to remake the taste of Chaplin's movies!

Wu Yusen took a deep breath and felt quite proud in his heart.

With years of analysis of the film market, he believes that with the unique style of "Modern Times", even if it is fried now, there should be a market.

He's not a newcomer to the film industry anymore! When he was young, John Woo used to be an assistant to the great director Zhang Che, and at that time, John Woo had a dream of being a star and wanted to be a big star.

However, Zhang Che suddenly said to John Woo: "You are a piece of material to be a director!" It was this sentence that made John Woo have an epiphany, not everyone is suitable for being a star.

If you can't be a star, it doesn't mean that you don't have a future in the film industry. Since then, John Woo has embarked on the road of star-director!

Zhang Che's apprentice, this fame undoubtedly makes it much easier for John Wu to enter the industry than ordinary newcomers. He studied film with Zhang Che for two years, and in 73, John Woo got the first opportunity to make a movie, and his first film was Shaw Brothers' "Passerby", when the unwilling Jackie Chan gave John Woo a martial arts instructor.

In Shaw Brothers Film Company, John Woo and Jackie Chan, although they are unknown, are just better than the general crew's tricks and miscellaneous treatment, but it is almost impossible to get ahead.

In 73, Shaw Brothers' big star Xu Guanwen jumped to Golden Harvest because the script of "Ghost Horse Double Star" was rejected.

Soon after, Jackie Chan and John Woo also jumped from Shaw Brothers to Golden Harvest.

After Jackie Chan went to Golden Harvest, he quickly became a popular star and director on the front line of Golden Harvest after Xu Guanwen and Sammo Hung .

However, John Woo's situation when he jumped to Golden Harvest was much worse than that of Jackie Chan and others, although in Golden Harvest, he also had the opportunity to make some small-budget movies such as "Women's Taekwonquan Heroes" and "Imperial Flower", which made some profits for Golden Harvest.

But John Woo has not been able to be reused.

Filming big productions, as well as vigorous publicity and promotion in overseas markets, are not his turn! Even if he made "Cold Money" in 77 and "Money is Strange" in 80, he was a top-ten grossing movie in the annual box office list - his status is still incomparable with Jackie Chan, Xu Guanwen and others.

Although John Woo's movies have always been movies that lost to Jackie Chan, Xu Guanwen and others at the box office.

However, the budget of a movie by Jackie Chan and Xu Guanwen is at least five or six million Hong Kong dollars! John Woo's film investment is generally only 1 million Hong Kong dollars.

No wonder John Woo will be unconvinced, and he wants to jump from Golden Harvest to New Arts City!

This time.

Although the investment in "Funny Times" by Xinyicheng is only a budget of 1 million Hong Kong dollars, the backbone of the entire Xinyicheng is participating in the production with a very low salary.

The creative work of New Art City, the director's power is handed over to John Woo!

Wu Yusen thought: "From Shaw Brothers to Golden Harvest, and then from Golden Harvest to New Art City, after so many years, we must work hard after all!" I want to prove that John Woo is not inferior to others! ”

A sense of "Wu Yusen's sharpness that is not lost to others" made him enter a state of excitement at this time!

"Okay, call it a day!" John Woo looked at the crowd on the set and said, "Everyone has worked hard this time!" "Funny Modern Times" so far, the whole movie is finished! Next, it's time for post-production! ”

Shi Tian was dressed as a Chinese version of Chaplin and said with a smile: "This is the entrepreneurial work of our new art city, Boss Lei will fully support it!" When the movie becomes popular, you will become the number one director in our new art city! ”

Wu Yusen said humbly: "There, there!" All of you present are the veterans of the New Art City, and you have the least qualifications in me!"

Mai Jia smiled: "Qualifications? Who would dare to say that you have little qualifications! You debuted in 73, and you have made no less than five million-box office movies! And the two movies "Cold Money" and "Money is Strange" are extremely dazzling! According to the box office heroes, you are the No. 1 director at the box office of Xinyicheng! ”

"Besides, you are still a disciple of director Zhang Che, the whole of Hong Kong, you really have to talk about qualifications! You're already a tall among the new directors! Huang Baiming also encouraged, "This movie, the whole process, everyone feels great!" The post-production is completed, and with the full support of the Golden Princess Cinema Line, it will definitely make a good start! ”

The encouragement of everyone made John Woo full of confidence.

At this time, the management of the entire company, the "Struggle Five", because they had not yet made a career, seemed approachable, and laughed with Wu Yusen.

It is precisely because of this that Wu Yusen felt warm in his heart, and secretly said, he rushed to the appreciation of the new art city, and concentrated on working for the new art city in the future

(To be continued)