Chapter 64: Gathering Momentum
Of course, Chen Yongren didn't have anything important to deal with, but he was too lazy to waste time talking to those reporters. He is now a big boss, there is no need to do everything himself, otherwise what would Cui Baozhu and Zhuang Cheng do here?
His disclosure of the relevant information about this movie is already a big gimmick and a hot topic of discussion, and he also taught Cui Baozhu and Zhuang Cheng some publicity strategies; As for the fact that you are in the limelight on camera, you can avoid it; What do you mean by that?
You can do things in a high-profile way, but you need to be low-key, and if you are always exposed in the public eye, how can it be convenient to soak in the future...... No, quietly talk about movie life with those female stars?
As for the choice to shoot "Die Hard", it was a work specially selected by him after careful consideration.
First, this film has an extraordinary status in film history, and will be ranked first in the TOP100 best action movies selected by "TimeOut" in the future. What is the slogan of Legendary Pictures? Produced by Legendary Pictures, it will become a classic legend.
It not only created a new model of action movies, but also Bruce Willie's signature play to establish a super-action superstar, and Li Xiuxian is an actor that Chen Yongren likes very much, his acting skills are obviously better than many famous actors, but he has not become popular, it is precisely because of bad luck that there are no representative works, Chen Yongren hopes to change the fate of the latter.
Second, this film has a relatively small investment among all action movies, and it is also the only film that can be shot within the scope of various conditions that he can confirm to be a blockbuster. There are no other types of movies, but the small-budget comedy movies he knows are basically similar to "Two Big Smoking Guns", and there are not many that are suitable for the current era, or they can't be made due to various conditions.
But action movies are different, there are no restrictions on era, country, race, age and other reasons, as long as it is a normal man on the earth, there must be heroism and violence genes hidden in his heart, and the box office is absolutely guaranteed.
Speaking of women, women have loved men since ancient times...... Forehead...... No, it's because since ancient times that beauties love heroes, and as long as they are normal women on earth, they basically like that kind of very strong...... Uh, no...... Rampage? Neither is it right...... Yes, a very heroic man! What's that adjective called...... Stuffy? No, it's Man...... SupermanοΌ
When he returned to the company's office, he smiled apologetically at Zhang Che who was sitting inside: "I'm really embarrassed!" Teacher, I've kept you waiting! βγ
Zhang Che smiled: "It's okay, it's only been less than ten minutes, just think about the film innovation concept you told me." What's the matter, you're done there? As he spoke, he put down the script in his hand......
"No, but with Sister Baozhu and Brother Cheng here, I don't have to put so much thought into it, as long as I grasp the general direction of the company and make a good movie." Chen Yongren had a relaxed expression.
Zhang Che said with a smile: "It's really strange why you made the company like this, look at how simple my long river is, we are making movies, not doing business, why make the company's personnel establishment so cumbersome?" βγ
"If I just want to make good movies in Hong Kong in my life, then it's nothing for the company to be like a teacher; But I can't ......," Chen Yongren said with a meaningful smile.
"Can't what?"; Zhang Che was very strange.
"I don't want to live in Hong Kong all the time, my movies are not just for Hong Kong people, not just for all Chinese people, my movies are for everyone in the world; And I think it's not just my films, teacher, and even as long as it's Chinese-language movies, they shouldn't just be limited to the small place of Hong Kong......" Chen Yongren said passionately and with high morale.
Zhang Che was stunned for a while and came back to his senses, coughed dryly and said, "Ah Ren, to be honest...... I don't understand what you mean by that, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with the organizational structure of the film company! Besides, what you said seems to be a bit redundant, aren't Hong Kong movies also able to market the world now! βγ
Chen Yongren's expression froze when he heard Zhang Che's words, and he suddenly thought that he had spoken too far to the old man, and the latter might not be able to understand it, so he said: "I want to say that no matter whether our movies are good or not, they will be subject to all kinds of restrictions, such as theaters; I don't want to be controlled by people for the rest of my life! βγ
Zhang Che suddenly realized and said in surprise: "Do you want to develop the company into a company like the Shan family, Jiahe, and Golden Princess?" βγ
Chen Yongren nodded with satisfaction, the old man can be taught! In fact, what he wants to say is not only in Hong Kong, but also in the entire overseas region, which is subject to the restrictions of local forces in various regions, even Taiwan.
Now the situation of Hong Kong films is still on the rise, naturally there is nothing, and when the market is spoiled by their own people ten years later, the bitter fruit will come out; Many overseas countries, including Taiwan, restrict the introduction of Hong Kong films, and only the films of a few people such as Cheng Yuanlong and Zou Xingchi have a way out.
The Hong Kong film industry has been in a downturn for nearly ten years, and many film talents have been buried, which is a heavy blow to the Chinese film industry. Ten years later, when the mainland market opened up, it was already too late, and there were few people who could make good movies, and many weapons had been rusted and useless because they had been sealed for a long time!
Although there are many other reasons for the decline of Hong Kong films, the most fundamental problem is the buried talent and the restriction of the market. There is a market to develop, and it is essential to develop the demand for talents; What is most important in the 21st century β talent. The two complement each other, and the continuation of talents depends on the prosperity of the market, and the prosperity of the market requires the creation of talents
"If we only care about making movies, we don't need to set up a film company, because we are all subject to the control of the market; If you want to make the movies you want to make all the time, then you must take the initiative to control the market, and you can't be controlled by others all the time! Chen Yongren said.
Zhang Che shook his head and sighed: "You are still young and have a lot of time to strive for the future; I can't do it, I don't have that energy! βγ
Chen Yongren smiled: "It's not that you don't have energy, but you don't need to do these things I do, who in Hong Kong will restrict your movies?" βγ
Zhang Che laughed and didn't continue the topic, and instead asked: "Didn't our crew have finalized the filming time and plan before the press conference?" A few of the leading actors went to meet the reporters, and the others also went home, why did you ask me to stay and wait for you for so long? βγ
Chen Yongren said with a smile: "Although there are some things that can't be wiped out, I can't help but say that there is something to trouble you if you are left behind!" βγ
Zhang Che smiled indifferently and asked casually, "What's the matter?" βγ
Chen Yongren said: "This time, our film was shot in Taiwan, and the scene requirements are relatively large, so we need some public relations from Taiwan; Of course, I can't let the teacher come forward in person, but I am also blind to the situation in Taiwan, I heard that Senior Brother Wang Yu has a big face in Taiwan, I want to ask the teacher to introduce me to it, so that it is convenient to cooperate ...... in the future."
These are the main reasons why Chen Yongren is willing to take the initiative to stoop down to become Zhang Che's disciple. Although Zhang Che's film concept no longer belongs to this era, the latter has been in the film industry for decades, and his influence is unparalleled; Not to mention that he himself is Xiao Jiang's brother, and the few apprentices brought out are not ordinary existences in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Wang Yu is one of the representatives, the latter not only has an extraordinary position in the film industry, but also is the backbone of Taiwan's largest underground force, the Bamboo Union Gang; Now Taiwan is in a period of turmoil, just a few days ago, in order to regain the territory seized by the Bamboo Union Gang, the Four Seas Gang united with the Whampoa Gang in Tainan to go north to combine other gangs in Taipei with the Bamboo Union Gang before the outbreak of the 'Jiangnan Case' The largest street conflict Lifang restaurant incident.
Now when I go to Taiwan to make a movie, I'm afraid it's not safe to have no one to cover the scene, it's better to find a bodyguard, Wang Yu is the best choice. In fact, as long as Zhang Che's title of producer is revealed, I'm afraid no one will dare to make any trouble, Chen Yongren's purpose is to take the opportunity to have some contact with the forces in Taiwan, after all, the decline of Hong Kong films in the future will also be affected by some factors of Taiwanese forces.
Zhang Che heard Chen Yongren's explanation and smiled: "Don't worry about this, every time I go to Taiwan, Ah Yu will take the initiative to entertain me, and when the time comes, you will naturally get along with each other, and Ah Yu treats his brothers very well!" βγ
Chen Yongren nodded and said with a smile: "There is one more thing ......."
"Say ......".
"Didn't I mention that this film will usher in a new model of action cinema?"
"Hmm...... What's wrong? βγ
"Actually, I'm not sure myself!".
"Didn't you say that? You're not sure, that's why you asked me to be the producer......" Zhang Che is very strange.
"That's right! But I think something is wrong, teacher, don't get angry after listening to it......"; Chen Yongren looked at Zhang Che cautiously.
"You talk about it first......" Zhang Che said with a smile.
"I think there are still some problems with our crew structure!".
"I'm the producer, you are the director, the choice of actors is very suitable, although the action designer you are looking for Dong Wei is not famous, he is a disciple of Pink Chrysanthemum, and he has been in this industry for more than ten years, and his ability is also trustworthy; Needless to say, photographer Huang Yuetai was born in a film family and has performed ...... in the industry for nearly ten years.
"It's not someone else's problem, it's about us!" Chen Yongren interrupted.
Zhang Che frowned and said, "Are you suspicious of me?" βγ
"Of course ......not," Chen Yongren said urgently.
"What do you have to say, what is my mother-in-law like?" Zhang Che said impatiently.
Chen Yongren sighed: "Teacher, you have no problem, and I have no problem, but I think the two of us have a problem when we come together!" βγ
"What do you mean?"; Zhang Che felt inexplicable.
"I wrote the script for the movie, and I said that I wanted to create a new model of action movies, which was to incorporate your violent aesthetics into the cop and bandit shootout movie; But I think the personalities of both of us are too subjective, and I'm afraid that staying together won't be able to achieve good results, so I want to add another person to co-direct with me to coordinate and neutralize the two of us! βγ
Zhang Che said thoughtfully: "What you said makes a lot of sense, but who can coordinate the two of us in this movie?" βγ
"I have a good candidate, but I haven't been able to get in touch, and I don't have the confidence to persuade the other party to work together, this person is also familiar to you, I think if you are willing to speak, you should be able to make a final decision!".
"Who?" Zhang Che said curiously.
"Your disciple, my senior brother, Wu Yulin ......."