For the behind-the-scenes bosses of "Oriental Charm" and "Dark Horse International", Gu Weiqi is very curious. Being able to invite so many celebrities to join in the role is definitely not a simple small role. But he didn't bother to guess, anyway, since he entered this industry, it would be exposed sooner or later. And if you really want to talk about it, now the "Oriental Hollywood International Film Company" also has a lot of talents, plus strong financial resources, and there are countless script "ideas" in his mind, so he is naturally not afraid of any challenges.

It's just that what he didn't expect was that these two films would hold a midnight test screening at the same time as "Happy Ghost". Obviously, it is aimed at the "happy ghost" of the "Oriental Hollywood International Film Company". As for what Xu Yanbing said before, I heard that the Shao family is going to release "elders", and Jiahe is going to release "Ah Can's errand", which is obviously a deliberately confusing smokescreen.

"Jiang is really still old and spicy!"

Gu Weiqi sighed secretly, put down the "Film Biweekly", and picked up "Ming Pao", "Oriental Daily" and "Sing Tao Daily" one after another and browsed them. I mainly want to see if there is any news about last night's bad news for Anita Mui. Fortunately, there is no BG, and there are not many reports about the "Hongwangtang" hanging up dozens of key members overnight.

After all, in the eighties, there were people who were cut in the street, let alone assassinated. So many gangsters die every day, this is a commonplace thing in Xiangjiang, people are not surprised, and the report cannot attract attention and increase sales. Naturally, few newspapers made a big splash. Moreover, even if some newspapers want to report, they must consider the consequences so as not to get into trouble.

However, when I turned to the entertainment edition of "Oriental Daily", a hot news came into Gu Weiqi's eyes - "Huang Jinrong showed his love to the popular wireless actress Zhao Yuzhi in public during the filming of 'Dragon Hunt for Treasure'".

This news couldn't help but make him stunned for a moment, and then frowned, Huang Jinrong actually appeared, so the first marriage of the "goddess" Zhao Yuzhi is estimated to be coming to an end. It seems that I have to take the time to visit this "goddess of immortality", so as not to be the first to be caught by this goods, and then I will be a reborn person in vain.

Thinking to himself in his heart, Gu Weiqi slowly put down the newspaper and stood up, and said to Fang Lingwei that she should accompany Anita Mui and Chen Huixian at home, and she drove to the company. found Chen Xunqi and Lin Zhenying, and asked them about the backs of "Oriental Charm" and "Dark Horse International" - although he was not afraid of any challenge, it was still very necessary to understand it.

"These two companies have been running for many days, and I didn't care about it at first."

Chen Xunqi replied: "It wasn't until last night that the film produced by the two companies was tested at the same time as ours, and I specially inquired with a friend, and I heard that 'Oriental Charm' was jointly launched by Shao Yifu and real estate tycoon Rong Jinheng. The 'Dark Horse International' is jointly invested by the Xiang brothers and the department store tycoon Ma Rulong and Ma Tianhao brothers. ”

"Oh, it's them?"

Gu Weiqi nodded, he hadn't heard of the real estate tycoon Rong Jinheng and the Ma brothers, but the Xiang brothers, the tycoons of the Xiangjiang film industry and the future heads of the "Xinyi Society", had already been thunderous, and their expressions couldn't help but become solemn. This means that the people of the club have reached out to the entertainment industry. It is difficult to predict what the Xiangjiang entertainment industry will become in the future.

"That's right, whether it is the Shao tycoon Rong Jinheng, or the Xiang brothers and the Ma family brothers, they all have strong financial resources and have extensive connections."

Chen Xunqi smiled bitterly: "It seems that we have two more powerful opponents." Originally, before the release of "Happy Ghost", I was very confident about the box office. But now that I've read the newspaper reviews of 'Dragon Hunt' and 'Descendants of the Martial Saints', I don't have confidence now. ”

"It's okay Brother Qi, the soldiers will block, and the water will cover it. Besides, the quality of 'Happy Ghost' is good, and with you, the 'tens of millions of directors', personally producing the film, there will be no problems at the box office, so you don't have to worry too much. However, next, we have to speed up the production of the three new films that will start shooting. ”

Gu Weiqi muttered: "In addition, when the box office of the 'National Art Grandmaster's Starting from Zero' region is divided, I plan to expand a few more theaters." Originally, I planned to wait until '83 to expand the theater chain on a large scale. But now it's time for me to add a few more in advance. I don't know what you mean? ”

"I'm in favor of a massive expansion of theaters."

Lin Zhenying solemnly seconded: "If we have enough theaters, we can produce a large number of movies and recruit a large number of talents." In such a virtuous circle, the company will surely enter a period of rapid development. However, it would be nice if we could establish our own film and television shooting base. Now we have to look for shooting locations everywhere every time we shoot, and the cost is not small. ”

"The film and television base will definitely be established, but it will have to wait two years. After all, the amount of money spent to build a film and television base is very huge, and at present, Xiangjiang Real Estate is in full swing, and it is not cost-effective to invest in building a film and television base now. I expect that the real estate industry will suffer setbacks in the next two years, and then take the opportunity to purchase a large amount of land and build a film and television base. ”

Chen Xunqi said in surprise: "It's impossible, now that the real estate situation is very good, how can it be frustrated?" ”

"Believe it or not, anyway, I expect the real estate industry to be frustrated next year, and I advise you to sell it by the end of the year if you buy a property. Otherwise, when the real estate industry suffers a setback in the future, it will definitely make you lose a lot of money. But this is the gossip I got from 'inside', don't spread it. ”

"Don't worry, Archie, we're not talkative people, and we definitely won't talk nonsense."

"That's good." Gu Weiqi nodded, and asked again: "How is the preparation of the drama 'Good Boy's Little Dragon Out of the Mountain'?" ”

Lin Zhenying replied: "The actors have been openly recruited, and the venue is almost searched, and it is estimated that filming will officially start in two or three days." However, regarding the use of the 'Prison Lock Raptors' in the prison grounds, this is still in the process of being discussed with the director of Stanley Prison. ”

"'Prison Lock Raptors' is not in a hurry, this film is the highlight of our company this year, and I plan to slowly make a high-quality product. After the filming is completed, it will continue to impact the Hollywood market in the future. What about the 'Clever Five Lucky Stars', Brother Qi? ”

"It's almost ready, if there are no accidents, it will be officially launched in three days."

"That's fine. By the way, let Li Lizhen, Ye Zimei, Guan Xiumei and Li Yuanfeng come to our Phoenix TV to do interviews or something, and continue to promote the 'Happy Ghost'. In these years, 'the smell of wine is also afraid of deep alleys'. It is important to know that no matter how wonderful a movie is, if the publicity is not in place, it will not get a high box office. ”

"Don't worry, Archie, I've already communicated with Mr. Huang, and I will arrange for them to be on a talk show in the next two days. But even so, I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist the offensive of 'Oriental Charm' and 'Dark Horse International'. ”

Chen Xunqi smiled bitterly: "After all, relatively speaking, our 'happy ghost' does not have any appealing big-name actors. And "Treasure Hunting" and "Descendants of the Martial Saints" have enabled big-name stars such as Zheng Shaohao, Zhao Yuzhi, Zhou Yunfa and Lin Qingxia. We don't have any advantage at all in terms of box office competitiveness. ”

"Brother Qi, you're wrong. Just with your name as a 'tens of millions of directors', this is the appeal of the box office. In addition, I wrote the screenplay myself, and the leading actors are all young and beautiful girls, isn't this all a highlight. And the most important point is that our film is novel and interesting, and with the arrival of summer vacation, it will definitely attract many students to the theater. ”

"Hey, hearing you say that, I think it makes sense."

"There's no doubt about that. However, in order to cope with the resistance of Shao's and Jiahe Cinema Line, I decided to call Mr. Xu in charge of the cinema chain later, and told her that anyone who buys more than five movie tickets at one time will get one for free. In addition, how do you continue to do that lottery, what do you think? ”

Lin Zhenying shrugged his brows and muttered: "This method sounds pretty good, but in this way, I am afraid it will inevitably lower the actual box office." ”

"Hehe~, it sounds like it's pulling down the box office. But in fact, if you attract enough moviegoers, it can actually boost the growth of the box office. The most important thing is that I want to let the 'Oriental Charm' and 'Dark Horse International' who are blocking us know how powerful we are. Hmph~"

Gu Weiqi narrowed his eyes and sneered: "If you want to unite with us, this time I want to defeat them at the box office of the movie." Don't look at our 'Happy Ghost' as a small production, but don't forget, 'Little Knife Boy can still see big trees'. What's more, the quality of our film is absolutely reasonable, and it is impossible for the audience not to buy it. ”

Chen Xunqi nodded and said: "'Oriental Charm' and 'Dark Horse International' are indeed insidious enough, they will not be released sooner or later, but they will not be released until we release it suddenly, and it is clear that they want to fight with us." Fortunately, we are well prepared, otherwise we will really be pressed by the two of them if we make trouble this time. ”

"If you want to press us, then you have to weigh whether the weight is enough."

Gu Weiqi sighed and praised again: "I have to say that they chose the timing of the release very well. It's a pity that the 'Diamond Heist' has already been drawn, and the 'Prison Lock Raptor' is still in preparation. Otherwise, with either of these two films, they can be defeated. Now, we're just going to have to put a little more thought into the publicity. ”

Lin Zhenying smiled: "You have a lot of ideas, it's up to you in terms of publicity, we just need to prepare for the start of filming of the new film." By the way, should we also do confidentiality work when the new film starts filming? ”

"No, you don't."

Gu Weiqi waved his hand and emphasized: "I just said that the fragrance of wine is also afraid of deep alleys these days. Not only should we not do confidentiality work, but we will also hold a press conference to release the news of the three films that will be filmed to build momentum for the promotion of the films. On the other hand, no matter how well the secrecy is done, it will be in vain if no one walks into the theater to watch it when it is released. What do you say? ”

The two of them glanced at each other, and both said thoughtfully: "That's right." ”