In the 80s, Fuji TV was undoubtedly the ratings champion of the major TV stations in Japan. Whether it is a TV series or a variety show, other competitors are not Fuji's opponents.

The reason why Fuji TV was able to win the ratings was actually due to the strong support of major film companies. It is the support of these studios that makes Fuji TV's TV dramas always more sophisticated than other competitors.

Of course, in return, Fuji TV often has to cooperate with Toho, Shochiku, and other companies to carry out some publicity work for newly released movies.

This is an interview with Tsui Hark broadcast on Fuji TV on the morning of June 2.

The host asked with a look of curiosity: "Hello, Mr. Tsui Hark, now "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" has won the box office champion position in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and other places without any suspense. On June 1, "Datang" was released in 47 cinemas in Tokyo, and it also hit a box office of 45 million yuan. ”

"About "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty", this is not just my credit! First of all, this movie is adapted from the original book of "The Tang Dynasty". This original work has millions of readers in Hong Kong and Taiwan, which can be said to be a household name. The popularity of the original book, as well as the wonderful plot, laid a solid foundation for the popularity of the movie version," Tsui Hark recalled.

"With millions of readers, Zhang Sang is really worthy of being the number one writer in Hong Kong!" The host exclaimed, "It is said that not only is the original author of this work Zhang Sang, but Zhang Sang is also an investor in the movie?" ”

Tsui Hark nodded and said, "Yes!" Mr. Zhang Shaojie is the investor of this movie! "Datang" from the movie, it was Mr. Zhang Shaojie who made it happen! I was also sincerely persuaded by Mr. Zhang Shaojie to serve as the director of this film. Later, we successively persuaded the well-known Hong Kong martial arts instructors Yuan Heping and Cheng Xiaodong to join the movie, and asked Yuan Heping to design realistic, one-move-one-style fights, and Cheng Xiaodong was responsible for designing some classic movements that are very freehand and have martial arts artistic conception."

"Yuan Heping? Could it be the director of the famous "Drunken Fist"? The host of Fuji TV said in surprise.

Tsui Hark explained with a smile: "Yes, letting the great director Yuan Heping come to our crew as a small martial arts instructor is a very challenging task in itself!" What's more, it also put Yuan Heping on an equal footing with Cheng Xiaodong, who has less qualifications, and the two of them jointly serve as martial arts instructors."

"Tsui Hark's Decryption of 'The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty'", which was broadcast in the morning, although this was not the peak of ratings, still attracted 5% of the ratings.

This means that 2 million TV viewers tuned in to Tsui Hark's interview in the morning.

After the show.

Fuji TV, Toho, Shochiku, a bunch of film and television directors, screenwriters, photographers and other workers, even rushed up, surrounding Tsui Hark, and many film and television workers obviously showed their worship for the strong.

"Master Xu, take me as an apprentice, I can be your apprentice for ten years, you can send me to do anything for free!" A director in his 20s was so fanatical that he couldn't get to his knees.

"Mr. Tsui Hark, my father is the CEO of this big company, you can take me as an apprentice. The apprenticeship is not less than 100 million yuan! "A rich second generation ** naked money temptation.

"Teacher Xu, look, this is a photo of my sister, as long as you take me as an apprentice, my sister will be your lover for free!" A certain street director pulled out a stack of photos of bewitching beauties.

Although everyone's apprenticeship methods are varied, Tsui Hark has been with Zhang Shaojie for a long time, and his vision is also high, and he will not be tempted by material things casually.

"Mr. Xu, these young people are all sincere! They are also the hope of the next generation of our film industry. If you can accept them, maybe in the future, we will give more support to your business in the film and television industry," Fuji Co., Ltd. President Uehisa Korea bowed respectfully.

These pious apprentices include Kozo Nagayama, the director of classic idol dramas such as "Tokyo Love Story", "Under the Same Roof", and "Tokyo Cinderella".

Hiroshi Nishitani, the director of the 03 version of "The White Tower".

Even Mamoru Oshii, the director who later produced anime works such as "Lucky Star Kid", "Mobile Police", and "Ghost in the Shell", is now a sincere apprentice

If Zhang Shaojie was present, he would definitely be drooling, and decided not to let go of any of them and accept them all.

Although the overall development of the film and television industry is not strong, there are always demons who defy the sky, right? For example, 1991's "Tokyo Love Story" is the enlightenment of idol dramas. Later, South Korea and Taiwan competed to shoot the trend of youth idol dramas, and the source was "Tokyo Love Story"!

"Mr. Kore, I am touched by the sincerity of these young people. But I can't just accept them on the basis of their sincerity, can I? The director is the star of the stars, and the stars of the film and television industry are at least one in a thousand to be able to select qualified candidates. And the director, if he just relies on the guidance of famous teachers, without hard work and training on the set, he can't become a big climate at all! Tsui Hark said.

"Master Xu, give it a chance! Any test, I can accept! Nagayama Kozo knelt at Tsui Hark's feet with tears streaming down his face.

Other young directors, who have learned and behaved, have been on their knees for a long time.

"Master Xu, give them some chances!" Said Zhijiu bowed.

Anyway, Koredahisa is also the president of Fuji Co., Ltd., and his face is still very valuable.

Tsui Hark took a deep breath and said, "Okay! Although I cannot promise to take you as disciples now, I will give you some opportunities. If you're willing to go to Hong Kong and get tested, you can be in my films, with cinematographers, assistant directors, lighting, and even actors. I won't wait until I know more about your qualifications before I decide whether to take in the apprentices! ”

Seven or eight young directors such as Kozo Nagayama, Mamoru Oshii, and Hiroshi Nishitani were smiling.

In their minds, even staying with the master as a trick is an opportunity and a challenge. If successful, the future is limitless

—————————— Tsui Hark's acceptance of apprentices.

Zhang Shaojie initially wanted to object.

However, seeing the specific list, Zhang Shaojie suddenly became evil, okay, this is called meat buns beating dogs, and there is no return.

Some of these elites of the younger generation of directors are directors of popular TV series, and some have the talent of animation and film directors.

Since these people are interested in being apprentices.

Then, Zhang Shaojie has the opportunity to "promote" them, test them, and train them.

It's always okay for them to make TV series and movies to exercise, right?

"Tokyo Love Story", "Ghost in the Shell", "White Tower" and other works, let's change it to a Hong Kong production in the future!

Enshen horse?

"Tokyo Love Story"? - Let's be more thorough and change it to "Hong Kong Love Story"!

After Zhang Shaojie promised to train young directors under Fuji, Shochiku, and Toho.

These film and television companies will naturally return the favor and give Zhang Shaojie more feedback

As the country with the most film consumption capacity in Asia at this time, it is also the second largest film consumer in the world. At this time, the movie ticket is about 200 yuan ~ 500 yuan, and 200 million viewers will enter the cinema every year to watch the movie.

In the 80s, the total box office reached 60 billion yuan a year, which is equivalent to the total box office of other countries in Asia.

Hong Kong films, in this era, the so-called international influence. It mainly refers to the influence in the country, Southeast Asia and other places, and in Europe and the United States, Hong Kong films are in a very marginal position.

Zhang Shaojie knows that he expects "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" to enter North America and Europe and kill all directions, which is to quench his thirst! The box office market of this book should be the most important place for "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" to harvest profits!

Public opinion propaganda is already in place, and in the same period, there are no decent opponents.

With the cooperation of Dongbao and Songzhu, the two major cinema operators, "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" officially launched a comprehensive offensive campaign in the market!

This is the final struggle!

It's a total attack!

This is the clarion call to fully occupy the market

On June 2, "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" was fully released in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe and other important cities. More than 700,000 people walked into the cinema in one day.

Amazing big deal! ——On June 2, the box office was 230 million yuan

Chinese films have always had a tradition of defying the sky in the market.

For example, Bruce Lee's film department has broken the record of more than 1 billion yuan, and "Enter the Dragon" has won a record of 3.1 billion yuan.

"Shaolin Temple" in 82 further broke the record, reaching a box office of 3.6 billion yuan.

In 02, "Hero" had a box office of 4 billion yuan.

08's "Red Cliff" 5 billion box office

In the early Chinese market, Chinese films relied on kung fu films and comedies to attract audiences.

After "Shaolin Temple", the Chinese films that have achieved excellent results in the box office market are more linked to the splendid history and culture of ancient China.

"Hero" is the history of Qin Shi Huang's unification, and "Red Cliff" is the history of the Three Kingdoms of China that I am more familiar with.

China's 5,000-year-old splendid history and culture is enough for future generations to gnaw on their roots! In addition to factors such as New Wave martial arts, computer special effects, etc., the splendid history of China's Sui and Tang dynasties is also a major factor in attracting audiences.

The audience, although they despise China after modern times.

However, unexpectedly, most of them still worship ancient China! Whether it is the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the Qin and Han Kingdoms, the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties, the glorious history seems to be able to attract a lot of audiences to yearn for and worship.

The current trend of "Datang" is stronger than the "Shaolin Temple" in Zhang Shaojie's memory. At least, "Shaolin Temple" has only been screened in more than 300 movie theaters.

The number of screenings of "Datang" should be twice that of "Shaolin Temple", and even stronger than the theater screenings of "Red Cliff"!

Such a level of support is estimated to be comparable to the number of blockbusters such as Hayao Miyazaki's anime movies and later Hollywood's "Titanic" and "Avatar".

"Zhang Sang, "Datang" may be about to set a box office record for Chinese films in the market!" The staff of Shochiku Film said excitedly.

"Well, I know, a teenager who doesn't create miracles is not a good boy!"

Zhang Shaojie looked at the live broadcast on TV - on the screen, the movie theater, the promotional poster of "Datang", and the crowd of queues

Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kobe are all big cities, and the film market is full of smoke. "Datang" is invincible in the market, brutally slaughtering weak competitors in the same period

"I feel that "Datang" is a massacre!" Zhang Shaojie said suddenly.

"What?" The staff of Shochiku Company were puzzled.

"The box office of "Datang" of 230 million yuan, the slaughter of other movies! The theaters of Dongbao and Shochiku are full. Other movie theater chains will inevitably be empty" Zhang Shaojie really wants to squeeze out a few crocodile tears for many weak people.

Shochiku's staff is gloating: "Toei, who used to be very [***], is now estimated to be the worst!" Hahaha, they hook up with Kadokawa Bookstore all day long, do you really think that a bookstore can always go against the sky in the film industry? ”

After the release of "Datang", the beneficiaries must be Dongbao and Songzhu.

Among the other film companies, it is estimated that only Yuehuo Co., Ltd. will not be affected, because Yuhuo will screen ethical films and children's films, and this kind of movie will naturally attract decadent perverts to watch it hungrily.

And Toei's theater chain is also unique in the book. The theatrical version of the anime and the popular film adaptation became the main movie theme of the Toei Cinema Line.

Kadokawa Shoten is Toei's partner, because all of the films that Kadokawa Shoten has invested in and shot have been able to achieve a high box office of more than 1 billion yuan.

Therefore, Kadokawa Shoten is regarded as the fifth largest film company in Japan.

There are clouds in the rivers and lakes - produced by Kadokawa, it must be a high-quality product!

Kadokawa Bookstore's status in the film industry is roughly equivalent to that of Hong Kong's New Arts City Film Company.

In the 80s, during the glorious period of Hong Kong New Arts City Film Company, it once set the top ten in the box office list, and seven or eight out of ten were the works of New Arts City Company, which was a sky-defying record!

Since Kadokawa Bookstore's debut in the film industry, all of its works have been ranked in the top 10 of this year's movie box office list, and it is also a rebellious character that cannot be viewed from a conventional perspective.

Zhang Shaojie is also very curious, in the face of the strength of "Tang Dynasty", Toei and Kadokawa Bookstore, whether they can go against the sky again

(To be continued)