Chapter 185: Preparing for a New Play
After hearing Lin Lingdong's words, Chen Jie said, "Brother Dong, you prepare well, if you need anything, just mention it!" I'm waiting for you to bring back news of victory! ”
Lin Lingdong was excited, and finally quieted himself.
"Next, I will talk about our company's work plan for the next period of time." Chen Jie said.
After hearing Chen Jie say this, everyone looked at Chen Jie seriously.
"Brother Dong rushed to the United States to film as soon as possible. The movie "Thunderbolt Pioneer" has been put on hold for the time being. I'm shooting when Brother Dong comes back from the United States! Brother Xiang helped me prepare for the crew, this time I want to be the director myself, and this movie made me agree to Aunt Hong. Shooting will be turned on after a while! This film was my first time as a director. Brother Xiang, you will be the producer. Chen Jie said.
"No problem." Wang Jing said.
"In addition, after the filming of this film, we will launch the film that we have cooperated with New Arts City. The rest of our company has no plans to shoot this year. If our team of writers creates a good script, we can invest in filming. In addition, if you are working on it, you can also take out several copies and shoot them! After all, our Longteng is now fully funded! Chen Jie said.
"Ajie, I have a script in my hand, if you support it, I will start the film as soon as I finish the movie between you and Honggu for you!" Wang Jing said.
"Oh!" Chen Jie had a hint of interest, he understood that Wang Jing must be calculating something about himself. "Say, Brother Xiang, how do you need me to support you?"
"I want you and Aunt Hong to be the heroes and heroines of my movie, and I need to show my face to play the villain in my movie!" Wang Jing said.
As soon as Wang Jing's words were finished, Chen Baixiang stared at Wang Jing with big eyes and said, "Ah Xiang, you are really a thief." I thought that Applejack's movie would definitely be full of scandals after it was filmed. It's hard for you to use Applejack and Honggu as the protagonists at this time, and it's hard to lose money! ”
Wang Jing smiled after hearing Chen Baixiang's words, but did not speak.
Chen Jie looked at Wang Jing with some embarrassment. It's too late for him to hide from Zhong Chuhong now. Wang Jing also grabbed them together.
"Well, Applejack, you won't refuse me with this little request!" Wang Jing said.
Chen Jie thought for a while and said, "I'm fine, I just don't know if Aunt Hong will agree!" ”
"You can rest assured of this, I have already said hello to Aunt Hong, as long as you agree, she will agree to appear in my play!" Wang Jing said with a smile.
Chen Jie suddenly felt as if he had been calculated by Wang Jing! Chen Jie just wanted to say something, but was preempted by Chen Baixiang.
"Since Applejack agreed, I don't have a problem with that. However, as the general manager of Longteng Pictures, I need to know Ah Xiang, how much money does your movie cost? Chen Baixiang said.
"If you two don't want to be paid, I can handle it with 1 million!" Wang Jing said.
"That's what you said! Not a single point for more than 1 million! Chen Baixiang said.
Chen Jie looked at the two of them speechlessly, he really wanted to say at this time, "I was just polite just now." But I thought that if I said it, I would definitely suffer a joint blow from Wang Jing and Chen Baixiang. I had to acquiesce. Chen Jie now sees Wang Jing and Chen Baixiang wondering if he has been calculated by the two of them!
"Boss, I also have a script in my hand." At this time, Cheng Xiaodong said.
"Oh!" Chen Jie looked at Cheng Xiaodong curiously. He really didn't know that Cheng Xiaodong would also write a script! "Brother Cheng, what kind of script do you have in your hand? Can you elaborate on that? ”
"A martial arts movie! I wrote it myself, called "Life and Death". Not perfect! Cheng Xiaodong said.
Originally, when he heard martial arts movies, Chen Jie didn't have any hope, and in his impression, martial arts movies were not successful in this time period! But when he heard the name of the movie, Chen Jie changed his mind again! Although Chen Jie has not seen this movie. But Chen Jie knew that it was this movie that made Cheng Xiaodong really famous! Although it doesn't seem to make any money, it keeps receiving praise. It can be said that this movie is the cornerstone of Cheng Xiaodong's fame.
"Brother Cheng, if the script is not perfect, take it to our company's screenwriting department and let them help you improve it. You share your ideas with them and let them help you refine the story. Chen Jie said.
Applejack was right. You must know that our screenwriting department is one of the best screenwriting departments in Hong Kong. The future will definitely be the largest screenwriting department in Hong Kong! Chen Baixiang said helpfully.
"Then I'll send the script to the screenwriting department tomorrow and ask them to help me revise it." Cheng Xiaodong said.
"No need, just give it to me." Wang Jing said.
Chen Jie looked at Wang Jing unexpectedly after hearing Wang Jing's words.
"Applejack just forgot to tell you. After Ah Xiang came out of Shaw. I asked him to manage the screenwriting department of our dragon first. After all, this kid is a top student at Chinese University in Hong Kong! And he himself is also very proficient in screenwriting! Chen Baixiang said.
Chen Jie has no opinion on Wang Jing's management of the screenwriting department. But think about who you are in the screenwriting department now? Wen Xi and Nan Yan are now adding Wang Jing. Chen Jie is really afraid that the screenwriting department of Longteng Pictures will become a gathering place for tertiary films!
"Let Brother Xiang supervise the screenwriting department for a while. We'll wait until we find the right person. Brother Xiang's energy should still be put into making movies! Chen Jie said. He is really worried that the screenwriting department of Longteng Pictures will be turned into a ******** studio by these three people.
"It's okay, who told me to be so energetic forever!" Wang Jing said with a smile.
"Then you can take care of it first. Wait until we find a qualified screenwriter head! Chen Jie said.
After speaking, Chen Jie looked at Cheng Xiaodong and asked, "Brother Cheng, how much do you think it costs you to shoot this movie?" ”
Cheng Xiaodong thought for a while and said, "About 1.5 million!" ”
"I'll give you a budget of 3 million!" Chen Jie said.
At this moment, not only Cheng Xiaodong was surprised, but even Chen Baixiang, Wang Jing and others looked at Chen Jie unexpectedly! Why did Chen Jie directly double Cheng Xiaodong's investment, you must know that the current Hong Kong martial arts films are all rotten on the street, and so far no martial arts movie has reached 10 million at the box office! It's just that the box office that reaches 5 million is pitiful, and if it is 1.5 million like Cheng Xiaodong, there may still be a profit. After all, as long as the investment of 1.5 million reaches about 3.5 million at the box office, basically Longteng will not lose money. But if you invest 3 million to Chen Jie, even if the box office reaches 7 million, you won't make any money!
"But I have one request for this movie!" Chen Jie said.
"What requirements?" Cheng Xiaodong asked: "Frankly, I'm not sure if 1.5 million can recover the cost." The current Hong Kong martial arts films are almost rotten on the street. 3 million I really can't guarantee that I will be able to recoup the cost! ”
"I didn't think about making money with this movie. It doesn't matter if it's accompanied. I want Brother Cheng to make this movie out of the style of Cheng Jiaban! As long as this movie can make Cheng Jiaban's fame out, it doesn't matter if it is 3 million! Chen Jie said.
After Cheng Xiaodong heard Chen Jie's words, he said excitedly, "Boss, don't worry, I will definitely make this movie in the style of our Cheng family class!" It will definitely surprise the Hong Kong film industry! ”
"If that's the case, even if it's all with us, Longteng Pictures will hold a celebration banquet for this movie!" Chen Jie said with a smile.
Cheng Xiaodong was very excited after listening to Chen Jie's words.
"Brother Cheng doesn't need to be so excited, let's have a meeting first!" Chen Jie said.
Cheng Xiaodong suppressed his excitement and did it.
"Ah, you should pay more attention to the financial aspect. If the finances allow, the Kowloon Commercial Building will be bought. However, the company has to keep at least 30 million Hong Kong dollars on my books! Our Longteng Pictures is likely to make a big move next year! Chen Jie said.
"Ajie, what are we buying the Kowloon Commercial Building for? You've already rented two floors, which is enough for our company. Chen Baixiang said.
After listening to Chen Baixiang's words, Chen Jie pondered for a while and said, "Then you can help me negotiate and see how much it costs to buy the Kowloon Commercial Building!" It is best to delay until the year-end dividends, and then I buy Kowloon Commercial Building in my own name! ”
"Applejack, why are you asking to buy this building?" Chen Baixiang asked puzzled.
"Naturally, I have my plans, and you'll know in a few years!" Chen Jie said with a smile!