Chapter 170: Love and Hate

The Hong Kong Arts Center Hall is actually not small, but Xiao Ran always feels that it is too much worse than the 24th Academy Awards held in the Red Pavilion. It seems that next year may be looking for a more spacious place, and the Red Pavilion may be a good choice, Xiao Ran thought.

This year, the Academy Awards finally put the Phantom Company's camp in the most correct position, which means the leading position in the Hong Kong film industry. Of course, this is a bit of an exaggeration, but what is certain is that this time the Phantom's lineup is too strong to resist.

Mei Yanfang, Zhang Guorong, Zhou Yanfa, Lin Qingxia, Zhong Chuhong, and other red and purple giants are all phantom people. And Liu Hua, Zhang Manyu, Wu Junru, Wang Zuxian, Su Renyao, Feng Feier, Liu Qingyun, Wu Zhenyu and sisters Shuanghua are also phantom people who are becoming popular.

And last year, Du Qifeng and Wu Yusen, who were thrilled because of an action movie, as well as Xu Ke and Huang Baiming and Wang Jiawei. There are also a few cutting-edge directors who have been promoted by Xiao Ran, and they all have good results, these are all Phantom people.

If you have to separate the lineup of the current four major companies in Hong Kong, then the phantom can almost represent the Hong Kong film industry. Because the best actors in Hong Kong, except for Cheng Long, Hong Jinbao and Wan Ziliang, who do not belong to the Phantom, the other Fa Ge are all close to the Phantom. In terms of the behind-the-scenes lineup, it is even stronger, and if you combine a crew in the Phantom lineup, you will be eligible to win an award at the Academy Awards.

Of course, camps are camps, which does not mean that everyone needs to sit in the same phalanx. At least Xiao Ran felt that there was no need for this, it was too clear, and he felt too indifferent. What's more, the Phantom now has a pretty good relationship with Debao and Tianluo, but it has some contradictions with Jiahe.

The period before the start is the best time to connect and talk to people, and Xiao Ran has no reason and can't let go of such an opportunity. glanced around and saw that Lin Qingxia hadn't arrived yet, he saw Liang Chaowei with a faint smile, Xiao Ran really loved and hated this actor.

Love is because he really likes this deep electric eye handsome guy, and hates because this kid was going to cooperate with the Phantom, but when the Phantom won the ATV, Wireless immediately resolutely refused to allow him to come to the Phantom to film. I have to admit that the ruling power of wireless Yu Wang is really very strong, even stronger than Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran was a little depressed. There are rumors in the industry that Shaw Brothers is about to re-emerge, and in this way, the Phantom is bound to fight to the death with Shaw Brothers. It's really terrible, he obviously doesn't want internal friction, but he has to do something senseless with these senseless people.

Thinking of the future hegemony of wireless, Xiao Ran couldn't help frowning slightly. He doesn't know much about TV dramas, and it's hard to know how ATV ceded its supremacy to wireless in history. But with his current understanding of business, it is obviously easy to draw a general conclusion.

He knows that, theoretically speaking, ATV may lose to wireless with many surnames. But he thinks that the rigidity of the administrative system may be one of them, which has been rectified by Wei Dongling himself and formulated the system. Second, it is nothing more than that ATV is not as creative as wireless, and it is far inferior in the star system, at least Xiao Ran has never heard of a few ATV cattle people in his memory.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ran's heart moved, future variety shows can be used as a reference. For example, TVB, which has been popular for ten years and is known as the top viewer in Hong Kong. As for TV dramas, it is definitely necessary to increase efforts. Wei Jiahui is indeed a talent, and he can continue to hone in the TV industry for the time being, and by the way, create ATV's classic dramas.

What reassures Xiao Ran the most is the star plan, and he is not worried at all. Just kidding, he discussed with Wei Dongling that actors need to be honed, and the TV station is definitely a very good place. Therefore, at present, very few graduates of the Phantom Training Department can be directly stayed, but the vast majority are sent to ATV.

Once this actor has worked in ATV for a few years, and then comes back to filming, an echelon is formed. The Phantom will be able to provide ATV with a steady stream of high-quality talent, and ATV will also provide experienced actors for the Phantom. Fa Ge, Liu Hua and Liang Chaowei, which of these superstars is not from the TV station, which obviously proves that the TV station can hone people.

Thinking while walking, he came to Liang Chaowei's side, and the person who was sitting in the position hurriedly and respectfully gave up his position and said, "Mr. Xiao, you sit!" ”

Xiao Ran nodded to the man and said thank you, then stared at Liang Chaowei and said lightly: "Ah Wei, I really don't understand, why you are unwilling to leave wireless and develop towards movies is the most suitable route for you!" ”

He doesn't understand this, Liang Chaowei's surname is indifferent and he doesn't like twists and turns, which the whole world may know. If nothing else, let's just say that in the 24th, he achieved the miracle of five actors, so he just behaved very blandly.

"I ...... I think it's very good to be wireless, at least it's safe here! Liang Chaowei and Xiao Ran's personal relationship is good, but this business still has to be done publicly: "Moreover, you know my contract with wireless......"

Xiao Ran couldn't help but shake his head, Liang Chaowei is really, it seems that he really needs to be with Liu Jialing before he can stimulate his self-motivation: "There is not much left of your contract with wireless, as long as you are willing to be silent for a year, or pay liquidated damages directly by the phantom, you can do the same." I think you haven't thought about it yet, Ah Wei, don't hesitate to be a man, you have to seize the opportunity when you encounter it. ”

Xiao Ran's conditions for Liang Chaowei are definitely very attractive, and the liquidated damages are paid by the Phantom, and the price is only three films, and the film contract is the same. Such a condition is changed to Liu Hua when he was hidden in the snow, and there is absolutely no reason not to agree.

But next to Xiao Ran was Liang Chaowei, which made Xiao Ran feel very aggrieved. It was not because of this incident that Xiao Ran was aggrieved, but because Liang Chaowei's attitude and surname made him feel very aggrieved. Liang's real surname is very fond of Anle, and now he is very valued in wireless, and with such a good environment, it is difficult for him to pass the phantom.

"It's better to be like this, Brother Ran, let me think about it!" Liang Chaowei is far from the taste of a very prodigal son but very ripe, and it looks like a very green apple.

Also considering? Xiao Ran was depressed, he had been thinking about this for several months. That's it, since he Liang Chaowei doesn't want to be popular, then let him be silent, it's just a pity that he is such a good actor. Standing up regretfully, Xiao Ran threw down a sentence: "You are wireless, busy every day." In Phantom, it's hard to shoot a few movies a day, it's much easier. Think for yourself! ”

Liang Chaowei heard Xiao Ran throw down this sentence at the end, and suddenly his heart was moved. Wireless is currently considering renewing his contract, and Liang Chaowei is also hesitating. The whole of Hong Kong knows that it is definitely a very good path to follow the Phantom, as long as there is talent, there is a chance to stand out in the Phantom, of course he knows this very well.

He himself didn't know why he couldn't make a decision, if he wanted to talk about money, of course he didn't earn a lot now, but it was enough to spend. However, who doesn't know now that the Phantom Company in Hong Kong gives the best treatment, and Fa Ge's sky-high price of 4 million is not a joke. If you want to play, there is enough room for the phantom's ability to play, which is known to all of Hong Kong.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as Xiao Ran takes a fancy to whom, he is afraid that people will be willing to run in if they sharpen their heads. Of course, this largely only refers to people who are not already very popular. Of course, Liang Chaowei is clear, but he still can't make a decision.

But now he is moved, not for anything else, just for Xiao Ran's sentence to be very relaxed. He doesn't like too tiring work, and the Phantom clearly fits that. After a moment's hesitation, he remembered the rumors about the Phantom Company and Xiao Ran. There is a saying in the industry that Xiao Ran is very ambitious and bent on making the Phantom bigger and able to compete with Hollywood.

He thought it might be time for him to make a decision. However, I really can't help but admire him. If it was someone else, if they got Xiao Ran's favor, they were afraid that everyone would follow. But he thought about it for a few months, so he decided reluctantly, and he was really convinced.

Of course, Xiao Ran didn't know Liang Chaowei's psychological "struggle" at all, he was now being dragged by Wang Jing, and the beautiful Miss Qiu was beside him. Wang Jing sat down with a smile on his face, and then said, "Ah Ran, why are you unwilling to release my film?" ”

"Ah Jing, you guy......" Xiao Ran was speechless, this is because he is unwilling to release it, but Wang Jing's films are quite rough and do not meet the requirements of the phantom at all. However, this early one is okay, at least the photographic equipment and the like are rented in the mind, and in terms of picture quality and the like, it can still keep up with the phantom.

Wang Jing is indeed very good at setting up the bridge (that is, the plot), but the script is illogical many times. It doesn't matter, slapstick films are like that. But the number of films that Wang Jing participated in the production of a year gradually began to increase, and it was impossible for Xiao Ran to distribute them all.

"Your film is really good, if possible, I want to get you to the Phantom screenwriting team!" Xiao Ran smiled bitterly, according to his current interpersonal relationship and status, he was not afraid of Wang Jing at all. It's just that Wang Jing is his friend, and these things still have to be explained: "It's just that you don't know where your problems are?" ”

Wang Jing was stunned, Qiu Shuzhen was also stunned, Chen Baixiang was stunned, Wang Jing's film is actually good, which is very recognized. Xiao Ran's words seemed really unfounded, no wonder they were stunned.

Seeing that they didn't understand, Xiao Ran suddenly remembered that maybe he could change Wang Jing's style. After pondering for a long time, he said earnestly: "Ah Jing, your advantage lies in your flexibility and ingenuity, and you have quite a set of design in the bridge section. It's just that have you ever thought about the boutique effect? ”

"You make so many films every year, even if you are a genius, you will definitely be hollowed out in ten years!" Xiao Ran thought silently, and then continued: "Do you know what the boutique effect is? If you look at the box office of the spy change, you should know. Moreover, your attitude when creating is not sincere enough, you know, sometimes you need to be sincere to be able to move people! ”

Wang Jing shook his head, he was not very interested in this. It's just that he is really interested in the box office of the spy change. Xiao Ran sighed in his heart, this person is really hopeless: "You might as well try to make only two films a year, and put more effort into the shots and scenes." I have always believed that the success of a film requires all-round integration, not a good script! ”

This made Wang Jing's heart move, Xiao Ran felt that it was meaningless, Wang Jing has always been like this, what's the use of saying so much? sighed, set his eyes on Qiu Shuzhen, a favorite who had both a sense of surname and beauty, and glanced at Wang Jing again: "Repeating yourself is destroying yourself, standing in the position of a friend, I can only give you this sentence!" ”

When he was looking for Yang Qi, Yang Qi suddenly appeared in Xiao Ran's sight, and the two greeted each other and patted each other's shoulders with a smile. Xiao Ran couldn't help but joke: "This time it's the world of phantoms, you must have come in vain!" ”

"It doesn't matter!" Yang Qi smiled: "Tianluo has not been founded for a long time, and the primary purpose is to gain a firm foothold at the box office. I'll compete with you again next year and see who's the best! ”

Xiao Ran resisted the urge to laugh, he liked Yang Qi's appearance, this is the competition of good surnames, and this is what he wants. Drew a gesture to Yang Qibi, and Xiao Ran made a welcome look: "Welcome to challenge the Phantom!" ”

"I don't need to challenge it now, Golden Harvest is planning to pick off the Phantom and regain the title of Hong Kong's largest film company!" Seeing Xiao Ran looking at him in astonishment, Yang Qi shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands and said, "Don't ask me, it's just a rumor!" Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang are very dissatisfied with Jiahe's performance this year, but don't worry, they don't dare to give you yin. ”

"I can't ask for it, there is competition to have combat effectiveness!" Xiao Ran sighed with emotion, he very much hopes that he can avoid infighting in Hong Kong, after all, South Korea has already imposed restrictions on foreign-language films this year, and then opening up some restrictions on Korean films, it is likely to become a challenge in the next decade.

"Combat effectiveness?" Yang Qi's eyes suddenly lit up, as if a two-hundred-watt light bulb suddenly lit up. I saw him smirk, and there was a hint of meaning in his expression: "What a combat power, I don't think that rumor should be false!" ”

Xiao Ran was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly he was thinking about Hollywood, and as a result, he used the very powerful word combat effectiveness. Unexpectedly, Yang Qi was very keen, and immediately grasped the meaning behind this. He also smiled weirdly, and did not answer positively: "You think it's true, that is!" ”

"You kid......" Yang Qi punched Xiao Ran hard: "It seems that I need to get some funds quickly, otherwise I really can't keep up with your pace!" ”

Xiao Ran smiled, if Yang Qi could really do it, it would really be in line with his heart. Excluding Golden Harvest, it is really unimaginable that Phantom, Debao and Tianluo Three Musketeers will attack Hollywood together in the future.

He had barely walked a few steps when he heard a strange voice behind him calling out to him. Xiao Ran turned his head and saw that it was Zeng Zhiwei, and couldn't help but be stunned. His relationship with Zeng Zhiwei is very good, but what is Zeng Zhiwei looking for him now?

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