Chapter 181: Striking with Hot Iron
After dinner, saying goodbye to Bruce Lee, Li Hualong and Xi Chongyi took the car home.
"Hey!" Li Hualong sighed secretly, "That's all I said, Bruce Lee, if you are destined to be a short-lived ghost, God, no, it is the king of Yama, he must let you die young, and I can't help it." ”
Xi Chongyi guessed what Li Hualong was thinking, and said: "Ah Long, Bruce Lee is an adult, I think you are too worried, his body is very good." ”
"yes, I'm a bit of a fool. Bruce Lee is now strong enough to kill a cow! Li Hualong smiled faintly, "I am not a savior, the earth has left me and still operated." ”
Xi Chongyi held Li Hualong's hand and said with a smile: "Don't say that, no one in our family can leave you." ”
"What do you want, your husband and I are going to live a long life!" Li Hualong said happily, "I still want to watch my great-grandson marry a wife!" ”
"You've thought far enough, I'll be content to live to be ninety years old!" Xi Chongyi grinned and quipped, "You're too greedy!" ”
Li Hualong smiled and scratched Xi Chongyi's nose with his fingers, and said happily: "If you are not greedy, how can you marry such a beautiful wife!" ”
Legally, Xi Chongyi is Li Hualong's concubine, but in Li Hualong's heart, Xi Chongyi, Chen Sisi and Liu Minchen are the three concubines, they have the same status as Yang Meng's wife, and Xi Chongyi and the other three can also feel that Li Hualong / has no eccentricity.
Bruce Lee's "New Tangshan Big Brother" set a new box office record in Hong Kong, but the production cost of this film is very high, and the box office share of the Hong Kong market did not make Huayi Brothers Pictures make money, but the movie's viewing boom in Hong Kong has attracted the attention of many overseas distributors, who took the initiative to negotiate with Huayi Brothers to buy the distribution rights of this film.
The income from selling films overseas is very high, which makes the company make a lot of money.
is only a movie with "New Tangshan Big Brother". Bruce Lee has become the most popular star in the Hong Kong film industry, even if Song Songhai was interviewed by reporters, he bluntly said that he was a fan of Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee is not an arrogant person, Song Songhai took the initiative to show favor to him, and the two signed with the same company, he did not say anything to belittle Song Songhai and elevate himself, and said to reporters that he took the initiative to say that Song Songhai has always been his idol. When I practiced martial arts, I was influenced by the movie starring Song Songhai, and I still have a lot to learn from Song Songhai.
After many negotiations, Huayi Brothers Pictures sold the distribution rights of the film "New Tangshan Big Brother" in many overseas countries and regions, and sold it at a high price.
After the distribution rights of the film "New Tangshan Big Brother" in many countries and regions were sold, Bruce Lee was requested by overseas film distributors. He traveled to Thailand, Japan, Singapore and other places to do publicity, and participated in the recording of local TV programs.
In order to get high ratings, some TV stations have come up with some ways to determine that Bruce Lee is going to be on the show. The program production team specially invited some well-known local celebrities to record the show with Bruce Lee.
These so-called karate masters, taekwondo masters, sanda masters, and boxers. and some Chinese martial arts masters, in the eyes of Bruce Lee, are all unpopular characters. In the face of these challenges, he was not polite, calmly responded, and was able to defeat his opponent cleanly in a very short time every time.
The audience was surprised when they saw Bruce Lee's appearance, and several challengers who were originally dissatisfied with Li Hualong's Jeet Kune Do saw Bruce Lee's skills, although they were not scared to pee, but they didn't want to make a fool of themselves, and they didn't come forward to challenge, but took the initiative to praise Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee participated in the recording of TV programs, which were not broadcast live, and the senior management of the TV station were very surprised when they watched the recorded programs, felt that it was a gimmick, and invested a lot of resources in publicity.
Before the show aired, Bruce Lee became famous in these countries and regions.
When the show was broadcast, "New Tangshan Big Brother" was being screened locally, and many viewers became interested in Bruce Lee after watching the TV show, and they paid money to watch the movie in the cinema, making some contributions to the film's total global box office revenue.
After Bruce Lee went overseas to promote the work, he returned to Hong Kong, rested for two days, and on the third day, he participated in TVB's program "Happy Tonight" with Song Songhai, Zhang Che, Wang Tianlin and others.
On the show, the host He Shouxin asked Bruce Lee: "Xiaolong, do you feel that you are popular now?" ”
"It's a little red." Bruce Lee smiled, "Now, when I walk on the streets of Hong Kong, people will recognize me." ”
"It should be said that there are many people who recognize you." He Shouxin smiled, "How does it feel to be famous?" ”
"Great!" Bruce Lee said honestly, he is not a reserved person, and he is very willing to express his inner feelings in front of the media.
"Brother Song," the host He Shouxin asked Song Songhai instead, "How do you feel when you see the young Bruce Lee become a popular fried chicken in the Hong Kong film industry?" ”
"A new generation replaces the old!" Song Songhai smiled, "Also, the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, and the front waves die on the beach." ”
Although Bruce Lee has studied in the United States for many years, he loves Chinese culture very much, and he understands what Song Songhai said, so he quickly interjected: "Brother Song, don't say that, let your fans hear it, and they will drown me with saliva." ”
"Huh!" Song Songhai smiled, "Now, you have more fans than me." ”
"No, no, I'm still far away." Bruce Lee hurriedly shook his head.
"Xiaolong, you can perform a Jeet Kune Do move for everyone." He Shouxin said.
"Good!" Bruce Lee answered, did a few stretching movements, and he began to perform a set of Jeet Kune Do movements.
After Bruce Lee's performance was accepted, the host chatted with the guests and brought the topic to the upcoming movie "Jingwumen".
As early as when Bruce Lee was filming in Bangkok, Li Hualong vacated the script of "Jingwumen", he first handed the script to him Wang Tianlin to read, and he decided that Wang Tianlin would direct the movie "Jingwumen".
Li Hualong feels that Bruce Lee is now popular, and he should launch a second movie as soon as possible, and take advantage of the hot iron to achieve the best results.
In order to make the movie "Jingwumen" well, Wang Tianlin did a lot of preparations.
When Li Hualong handed over the script to Wang Tianlin. He said that he must make this movie with 100% dedication, and it is not surprising that this movie can set a new box office record.
In recent years, Wang Tianlin has been more lucky, he directed several blockbusters, and Waterloo appeared one after another, but several small-budget films won the box office and word of mouth, and overall, he didn't make any money for the company at all.
Huayi Brothers Film Group is a commercial company. If any director can't make money for the company, then his status in the company will definitely plummet, and he will no longer be given the opportunity to continue filming.
Li Hualongnian is the hero of Huayi Brothers' opening in Wang Tianlin, and he feels that Wang Tianlin is really a talent, so he has always taken special care of Wang Tianlin.
Even with Li Hualong, the boss, taking care of him, Wang Tianlin has a lot of pressure in his heart. He has a great sense of crisis, there is no shortage of good directors under Huayi Brothers Film Group, if he does not fight himself, there will be too many opportunities wasted. One day, Li Hualong will not look for him to make movies.
After reading the script of "Jingwumen", Wang Tianlin felt that after the filming, it would definitely be a box office hit. For him, it's an opportunity to turn around, in order to take advantage of this opportunity. He did a good job of preparing for the film.
The host He Shouxin asked: "Brother Song, Xiaolong, I heard that you are about to co-star in a new film, what is the name of this movie?" ”
Song Songhai replied: "Jingwumen." ”
He Shouxin asked again: "I remember that there used to be a Jingwu Sports Association in the mainland, the purpose of which was to promote Chinese martial arts and advocate the abandonment of the view of the door, does this "Jingwumen" movie have anything to do with Jingwu Sports?" ”
He Shouxin asked these questions knowingly, and the reason why he asked this question was to pass on some information to the audience.
Song Songhai smiled: "There is a certain relationship, the role I played in "Jingwumen" is the predecessor of Huo Yuanjia, a martial arts master. ”
Bruce Lee smiled: "I play Chen Zhen, Huo Yuanjia's disciple in the film. ”
"Oh!" He Shouxin pretended to have a sudden realization expression, "It turns out that you play a pair of master and apprentice in the film. Which of you has more of a role? ”
Song Songhai and Bruce Lee looked at each other and smiled, and Bruce Lee smiled: "This question, I can't tell you the answer for the time being, it's a secret." ”
"Since it's a secret, I won't ask." He Shouxin smiled and said, "In the movie, Huo Yuanjia or Chen Zhen, who is more powerful?" ”
"Didn't I say just now, the back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves." Song Songhai replied with a smile, "The audience is interested in the movie "Jingwumen", so look forward to the early release of this movie!" ”
"I don't have many questions about "Jingwumen". He Shouxin smiled slightly, and then asked, "I believe that many viewers want to see two kung fu stars fight, can you fulfill the audience's wishes tonight?" ”。
"We can demonstrate a few sparring moves, teach everyone how to make moves, and how to dismantle them." Song Songhai smiled.
Before participating in the show, the host and guests discussed how to record the show in order to attract the audience.
"I attack, you dismantle." As soon as Bruce Lee said that, he began to attack Song Songhai.
Bruce Lee's attack looked very sharp, but he didn't use his tenth-percentage, and Song Songhai reacted in time to see the move.
After a quick fight for two or three minutes, there was no winner or loser, in the eyes of laymen, Song Songhai's ability was greater, because he was very calm, did not attack, only defended, and felt that if he fought back, Bruce Lee was likely to be unable to parry.
In fact, Song Songhai knew in his heart that even when he was young, he was not the current Bruce Lee's opponent, and Bruce Lee was now taking care of his face and did not attack with all his strength.
Suddenly, Bruce Lee stopped attacking, took two steps back, and arched his hand to Song Songhai with a smile.
Song Songhai arched his hand with a smile, looked at the camera and said: "Don't think that Xiaolong only has this ability, don't talk about me now, even if I was young, the two of me may not be Xiaolong's opponent." ”
"Brother Song, how can you be so exaggerated." Bruce Lee said modestly, "Let's demonstrate it in slow motion now so that the audience can see it more clearly." ”
Bruce Lee said to the camera, saying that he attacked with slow movements, and Song Songhai also used slow movements to dismantle the moves.
In this issue of "Happy Tonight", Bruce Lee and Song Songhai are the absolute protagonists, while Zhang Che and Wang Tianlin are the two directors, who are accompanied by them, and they are on the show, in addition to praising the show, they also said some of their opinions on the two stars of Li Song, which is basically praise.
The day after the recording of "Happy Tonight", the program had not yet been broadcast, and "Jingwumen" started filming on the film set in Clear Water Bay.
may be because of the importance attached to the movie "Jingwumen", or it may happen that Li Hualong has free time, and he personally attended the opening ceremony of this movie.
Before the start-up ceremony, Wang Tianlin smiled and said, "Boss, you haven't attended the start-up ceremony for a long time, right?" ”
Li Hualong was slightly stunned, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "It seems that it has been five or six years." ”
After the opening ceremony, Li Hualong and the main creator of the movie "Jingwumen" were interviewed by reporters together, although Song Songhai and Bruce Lee are big stars, but the reporter paid more attention to Li Hualong, and asked him a few questions at the beginning.
"Mr. Li, how much box office do you think "New Tangshan Big Brother" will be able to win in Hong Kong in the end?" A male reporter in his thirties asked.
"I can't answer that question. I'm not an immortal, and I don't have the ability to predict the future. Li Hualong replied with a smile, "If you ask me how many box offices I want, the answer is the more the better." ”
"Song Songhai and Bruce Lee play a pair of master and apprentice in "Jingwumen", it was decided by you or by director Wang Tianlin." A female reporter in her twenties asked.
"I decided, however, director Wang Tianlin also thinks that Song Songhai is very suitable to play Huo Yuanjia, and Bruce Lee is very suitable to play Chen Zhen, they play a pair of master and apprentice, which is a perfect match."
"I've heard that the goal of this film is to set a new box office record, is it true?" The female reporter asked again.
"It's true. I believe that it will be able to set the highest box office record in Hong Kong's history. Li Hualong smiled confidently, "Fellow journalists, that's all for the questions you ask me, you can ask more about the directors and leading actors of this movie......
When the reporter asked what he thought about the script of the movie "Jingwumen", both the director and the leading actors said that this movie will definitely become a classic film in the Hong Kong film industry after it is made, and they didn't say these things for the sake of filming the boss's sycophants, there are two main reasons, one is that they are the main creators of the movie, and in order to promote the movie, they naturally want to say more good things, and the other is that they really think the movie script is great. (To be continued......) R1292