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Chapter 149: The Premiere of the Head of the Group

Chapter 149: The Premiere of the Head of the Group

Hong Kong's return to the motherland is of great historical significance and is conducive to advancing the great cause of the peaceful reunification of the motherland. It is conducive to promoting China's socialist modernization; conducive to promoting the stability, development and prosperity of the Hong Kong region; Hong Kong's return to the motherland is a successful practice of the great concept of "one country, two systems". Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 Of course, this is from the national level, and for Hong Kong people, the biggest significance should be to restore the identity of Chinese, no longer need to use British nationality.

However, Hong Kong's return to the motherland also has a major regret, as we all know, Hong Kong's return was single-handedly promoted by Deng Gong and his old man, who never wanted to see this moment. But the sky is not beautiful, Deng Gong is trending in February this year, and it is only a little bit possible to witness this great moment together, which has to be said to be a great regret.

In his next speech, Mr. Jiang made it clear that history will remember Deng Gong, who put forward the idea of "one country, two systems" to create xingxing. It is precisely in accordance with the direction pointed out by the great concept of "one country, two systems" that we have successfully resolved the Hong Kong issue through diplomatic negotiations and finally realized Hong Kong's return to the motherland. President Jiang expressed his gratitude to all those who have contributed to the settlement of the Hong Kong issue in China and Britain, and to all those in the world who care about and support Hong Kong's return to the motherland. I would like to extend my cordial greetings and best wishes to the more than 6 million Hong Kong compatriots who have returned to the embrace of the motherland.

Finally, it was announced that Tung Chee-hwa would become the first executive officer of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for a term of five years.

That night, Liang Xiaolong's family launched a grand celebration, and even Xiao Tingting secretly drank a glass of red wine, and after drinking it, she said: "Cousin, the juice is delicious, Tingting still wants it." Liang Xiaolong pinched her pink smile: "Little drunkard." Then he really wanted to pour her wine, but it caused Rachel to roll his eyes: "Drinking alcohol in children affects brain development." Then, she poured Xiao Tingting a glass of juice: "Tingting, this juice is better than the juice just now." Who knows, the little guy actually pouted: "Sister-in-law of the foreign girl is deceiving, red juice is the best, Tingting wants to drink red juice." ”

returned, the next day the streets and alleys were still full of joy, at the invitation of Leslie Cheung, Bruce Leung participated in another banquet, and many Hong Kong stars were present, such as the Four Heavenly Kings, such as Anita Mui, such as Chow Yun-fat, such as Stephen Chow, such as Zhang Min, Huang Qiusheng, Zeng Zhiwei...... Liang Xiaolong almost took out a pen and paper to sign it, but unfortunately the occasion was not suitable, otherwise it would be worth a lot of money to collect the signatures of many celebrities and keep them for a hundred and eighty years.

During the period, everyone talked about Hong Kong and Hong Kong movies, and Anita Mui asked casually: "Captain, what do you think of our Hong Kong film industry?" Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but be embarrassed, what did he say? Since the 60s, Hong Kong's economy began to take off, commerce and trade gradually prospered, the population increased rapidly, the culture became increasingly diverse, and the regional influence rose rapidly.

But Hong Kong films are a bit unenterprising, a large number of martial arts films have been produced in the past 30 years, and there are few innovations, and in the 90s, the audience has become aesthetically tired and no longer buys it. In this era, Hollywood began to expand further, blockbusters frantically hit the Hong Kong market, Asian countries developed economically, and the film industry also developed rapidly, so Hong Kong films had to take over the double attack of Hollywood powers and Asian natives, and the commercial potential was getting smaller and smaller.

It's been two years since 96 and 97, Hong Kong is about to return, and many film companies think that the policy is going to change, and they have withdrawn funds from Hong Kong, which is undoubtedly worse for the Hong Kong film industry, and there is almost no prospect at all. Bruce Leung remembers his previous life, entering 2000, Hong Kong films are almost in a state of oblivion, knowing that the appearance of "Infernal Affairs" in 2002 injected a powerful booster into Hong Kong films.

However, these are not the fundamental reasons for Hong Kong films, the physical scale is only a quarter of Taiwan, one-twentieth of Japan, and one-third of Los Angeles (not to mention Hollywood's vast belly with a population of 300 million), at best, it can only compete with Singapore.

Therefore, in the face of Anita Mui's problem, Liang Xiaolong can only smile bitterly, but he will not tell the reason, which is too offensive. Anita Mui also smiled bitterly, in fact, everyone can understand the current situation of the Hong Kong film industry, but they are powerless to change it. The development of the film industry needs an environment, a relaxed and free environment; The development of the film industry needs talents, from directors to actors, and these are already in short supply in Hong Kong, and it is not a single person who can change them.

"The best way for Hong Kong films to develop is to be in line with the mainland." Liang Xiaolong did not answer the question, but also put forward his own opinion, it is inevitable that Hong Kong films will be in line with mainland films, and Hong Kong films need to obtain a broader market if they want to develop, and although the mainland's box office consumption capacity is not high, it can't stand the crowd. However, the mainland film industry also entered a deformed state after 2000, and the ultra-high ticket prices turned movies into luxury goods. Someone has made a comparison, the average monthly income of the United States is $1,500, the movie ticket is $0, and there is no pressure to watch a dozen movies a month; The per capita monthly income in China is 2,000 yuan, movie tickets are tens or hundreds, and you can watch a few movies a month.

However, no matter whether the ticket price is high or not, it is inevitable to be in line with the mainland and get the box office of the mainland. Anita Mui agreed: "The two sides should be integrated, but this is not an easy task, it involves some policy issues, and you also know that the review systems on the two sides are too different." ”

Comparatively speaking, Hong Kong's film system is liberal and its ultimate purpose is entertainment. In China, the censorship system is too strict, which has tied a lot of ropes to the development of the film, which can be said to be a crippled existence. For example, if an excellent script from Hollywood is filmed in China, it needs to be changed here and there, and it will not violate the review regulations, and the final thing can only be described as messy and soulless.

In this regard, Liang Xiaolong has no choice, many things involve politics, no matter how famous he is and how much money he has, it is impossible to bang this, otherwise it will be the same as the Titanic. Perhaps, to borrow a sentence he saw on the Internet in his previous life, when the Chinese film industry shoots a large number of song and dance films like India's Bollywood, it may be in line with international standards. And what Liang Xiaolong can do now is to make Chinese-themed films appear in Hollywood as much as possible, so that American audiences will not reject Chinese-themed films, and when Chinese films really rise, they can be easily promoted to the world.

During this time, it is impossible for Liang Xiaolong to stay in Hong Kong for too long, and there are a series of propaganda programs on the American side, and it is impossible for him to be absent every time. As soon as he returned to Los Angeles, Liang Xiaolong immediately attended a press conference, and the reporter also asked about Hong Kong's return to the motherland and asked him what he thought, Liang Xiaolong naturally smiled happily: "Of course I'm very happy, let's not mention anything else, let's just talk about movies." Mainland films and Hong Kong films will definitely be integrated, and a series of excellent works will definitely appear in the future, and maybe everyone will be able to see blockbusters such as "Terracotta Warriors" made in China, which is worth celebrating. ”

Liang Xiaolong is obviously avoiding the important and trivial, but as a filmmaker, it is enough to talk about movies, what is the point of talking about politics? Anyway, he can't touch that thing, so it's true to make movies with peace of mind and make a lot of money in silence. Then, another reporter asked: "A Harry Potter just appeared on the market, and Yanhuang Film Company won the film adaptation rights in the first time, I heard that you insisted on asking for it, captain?" Liang Xiaolong said: "That's right, "Harry Potter" is a very wonderful magic novel, and it is also very suitable for adaptation into a movie. We at Yanhuang Pictures have made a plan to invest at least $100 million in Harry Potter on screen next year. ”

Liang Xiaolong's answer undoubtedly made the reporter very satisfied, of course, the happiest is the publisher of "Harry Potter" and the author Rowling, in the name of Liang Xiaolong now issued a call, then there will definitely be many people to follow the trend to buy novels, and if the sales volume goes up, they will be able to get more profits. Especially for its author Rowling, the sales of "Harry Potter" are too important to her, she divorced in 90, and she still insists on writing with 250 pounds a month to support her daughter, and has suicidal thoughts several times.

So, as it stands, she needs money to change herself and her daughter's living situation.

Of course, these are all cha songs, and the theme of the press conference is still "My Captain, My Regiment", and Liang Xiaolong is also happy to break the news, such as the bridge being washed away by floods, such as Bruce being tied to the cross to accept everyone's blackmail...... In a word, it is to make the reporters satisfied, and let the reporters hype up frantically on the pages of the major media......

Finally, the reporter asked: "Captain, ask another question, compared with the year before last and last year, the number of films you produced has decreased a lot, is there any reason for this?" Liang Xiaolong said: "No, I will still produce high-yield films this year, but I was busy filming "My Captain, My Group" a while ago, and I didn't have time to write the script." ”

Of course, Liang Xiaolong took this into account, "Immortal War Spirit" and "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" can't be counted as him, this year's films only have "My Captain, My Regiment" and "The Matrix", and Carl has filmed "Drop of the Heart", a total of only three films, which is indeed less, and it will definitely have to be invested a lot in half a year. Liang Xiaolong now has a script ready for "Boys Don't Cry", and another "Runaway Bride" is being written.

After the press conference, Liang Xiaolong returned home and saw Rachel frowning and studying the script, as if she had encountered a problem, so he stepped forward and hugged her: "Baby, the know-it-all is back, help you solve any problems." Rachel frowned and said, "My dear, what kind of psychology are people in the same love?" Liang Xiaolong's face suddenly became bitter, he is not in a homosexual relationship, so will he know the psychological problems of homosexual lovers? However, after thinking about it for a while, Liang Xiaolong still gave an answer that he thought was correct: "First of all, they should take their xing orientation for granted, and only under the influence of this psychology will they promote the process from psychology to physiology." But they have low self-esteem, because the social environment does not allow it, and the rejection of moral concepts, most of them will cover themselves up very well, and people like Rupert who dare to disclose their xing orientation are a minority after all. If you take it for granted and have some inferiority, it will form a contradiction, longing for it but making it taboo, wanting to do it but afraid of being discovered. ”

"It makes sense, Brandon is also such a person in the script, otherwise he wouldn't be a woman dressed as a man." Rachel nodded and asked, "What is the difference between the person who is in love with Xing and normal people in normal life?" Liang Xiaolong smiled bitterly: "This question is no longer within the scope of my understanding, and there are no such people around me." Rachel rolled her eyes: "You can do it, you really can, you don't know any of this, so how are you going to direct?" Liang Xiaolong said with a smile: "In the process of directing, I will definitely have my own judging criteria, the key is how you want to be the leading actor." So, you should have a headache. ”

Rachel pinched him: "Then I'll have to find someone to find out." Liang Xiaolong immediately grew his mouth: "Baby, you won't, right?" Rachel again, pinching his waist fiercely: "What are you thinking?" I mean, do some in-depth interviews. Liang Xiaolong smiled: "I thought that Carl would arrange this matter, pay some money, and believe that someone is willing to accept this kind of non-public interview." ”

Rachel ran into the room again, changed into Liang Xiaolong's big shirt, and walked out with a hat on his head: "How is it?" Isn't it very manly? Liang Xiaolong swallowed hard: "Baby, the way you look will only give me an urge to knock you down." He walked over again, his finger running over her waist, "Baby, you're getting more and more feminine." Rachel suddenly asked, "What about Sophie?" ”

"Of course......" The voice stopped abruptly, and Liang Xiaolong hurriedly said: "Of course it's baby you, your charm will always be the greatest, and no woman can compare." Rachel giggled: "The little mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter, Sophie probably doesn't listen to it less, right?" Liang Xiaolong pretended to be serious in his heart: "Baby, what are you talking nonsense." Rachel gave him a wink: "Honey, you look so cute." ”

Liang Xiaolong suddenly had a feeling of defeat, and people with weak hearts were always weaker in terms of momentum. He quickly diverted the topic again: "Baby, you have to dress up as a man in this film, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep your hair." Rachel really gagged: "No, you said, I have long hair that is more delicate and delicate, the most attractive, I don't want to cut my hair short." Liang Xiaolong smiled: "That's okay, this script is given to others." Rachel snorted, "It's mine." Then he rolled his eyes and said aggrievedly: "Okay, cut it, cut it, and it will grow again next year." ”

"It's best to cut your head bald." Jessica also went home, threw her bag on the couch, and then ran over to look at Rachel: "Girl, you are naturally beautiful, and you can definitely charm someone if you cut your bald head." Rachel gave her a blank look: "You're going to be bad, or you're going to get a haircut?" See if you can mesmerize someone. Jessica laughed, "I'm afraid of the cold, otherwise I'd like to try." ”

"Then I'll help you." Rachel smiled and rushed over, and soon the two women made a fuss, leaving Liang Xiaolong aside. Liang Xiaolong shook his head with a wry smile, walked into the room and continued to write "The Runaway Bride", striving to complete the script within a few days, and then start filming immediately.

He was busy, and the entire Yanhuang Film Company was also busy, "My Leader, My Group" should have been released as soon as possible, but at the request of Liang Xiaolong, the release date was delayed for a few days, and it was unprecedentedly released simultaneously globally, and it was also the first film in Hollywood to be released simultaneously globally, which was another excellent publicity stunt. In the theater line, Yanhuang Film Company finally doesn't have to worry anymore, there are 3,500 theater lines in the United States alone, and it is difficult for the audience to buy tickets.

7.4, the premiere of "My Captain, My Regiment" was held on time, and reporters from major media rushed to come, because "My Captain, My Regiment" is a very promising film. First of all, from Liang Xiaolong's personal point of view, this is his first blockbuster, whether the film is successful or not, you can see whether Liang Xiaolong has the ability to make blockbusters, if it fails, then there will be good things to write in the newspaper tomorrow. Secondly, this is also a judgment of Weta Digital Studio's special effects production ability, except for "Angel of the Last Days" in 93, Weta Digital Studio seems to have suddenly fallen silent, after four years, does Weta Digital Studio have the ability to independently complete blockbuster special effects? Is Yan Huang Film Company's investment correct?

As for the star lineup who attended the premiere, it is also extremely large, there are three top stars in the crew, Bruce, Ben and Sophie, and Chinese stars include Leslie Cheung, Jacky Cheung, Zhao Benshan, Yu Rongguang and others, although they are not famous now, but who can guarantee that they will not be famous after the film is released?

In addition, the guests who came to the premiere included Disney President Mark, Paramount President Shirley, "Immortal Spirit" crew Stephen, Brandon and Rachel, "The Matrix" crew Jessica, Keanu. Reeves, Andy, Wu Jing...... Even Julia, who hadn't been in public for a long time, came, and the whole family acted together. Speaking of Julia, it is really enviable, divorced in 95, remarried in 96, gave birth in 97, and gave birth to a pair of cute twins, Liang Xiaolong hurriedly greeted him: "Sister Big Mouth, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

"I'm sorry to say, I've been back in the United States for so long, I don't know I've come to see it." Julia gave him a blank look, and Liang Xiaolong could only smile: "Isn't it that I've been too busy lately." Then he hurriedly teased the baby: "What a cute little guy, pink, by the way, that is the sister, that is the younger brother?" It's too similar to tell the difference. Julia smiled: "This is my brother Binnis, and Danny is holding my sister Xia Su." ”

Liang Xiaolong stretched out his hand and hugged Xiao Xia Su: "It's still that girls are cute, boys are too skinny, Xiao Xia Su, don't you say?" Danny smiled: "Then you are wrong, our little Xia is just making trouble, Binnis is well-behaved, and everyone is happy." Liang Xiaolong said again: "It's cuter for girls to make noise." ”

Danny and Julia looked at each other and said in unison, "You're a woman over men." Then, Julia blinked and smiled, "I don't know who Rachel and Jessica will have a daughter and who will have a son, which will determine the future status of the family." Liang Xiaolong gave her a blank look, and then said to Danny: "Man, men are going to learn from me." Danny couldn't help but smile bitterly, and Julia glared directly at Liang Xiaolong, if it weren't for the fact that there were too many reporters present, she would definitely reward him.

Liang Xiaolong teased the little guy for a while, seeing that the little guy was very easy to get along with, and he wouldn't cry, so he didn't give it back to Danny, and walked around with it. Sophie suddenly walked over and pinched the little guy's pink face: "What a cute little guy, it's Julia's, right?" Liang Xiaolong nodded and asked in a low voice, "How are you doing?" Sophie teased the little guy and whispered, "Let's take a day at a time, what about you?" Liang Xiaolong said: "I'll go to your place tomorrow, will you be at home?" Sophie chuckled, "That's not for sure, if you want me, I'll probably be at home." ”

After speaking, he left with a smile, and Liang Xiaolong walked to Andy's side with the little guy in his arms: "Brother Hua, "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" is finished, is your album ready?" I'd like to buy a record. Andy smiled: "Half of the recording has been completed, and it will be completed in half a month, I have already negotiated with Carl, and the distribution in Europe and the United States will be handed over to your company." Liang Xiaolong said: "Our company has just acquired a speaker company, and we really need resources in this area, and you have helped me a lot." Andy smiled: "Come on, it's boring to say." ”

Walking through the red carpet, Liang Xiaolong returned Xiao Xia Su to Danny: "The little guy is so cute, why don't you put it in my house for two days?" This is already out of the reporter's sight, and Julia will not be polite, and kicks it over: "What about treating my daughter as a pet?" Since you like children, let Rachel and Jessica have one for you. Liang Xiaolong said with a smile: "It takes time to make children, how good it is to pick up ready-made." Julia gave him a blank look and diverted the topic: "Boy, I'm coming back again, you have to prepare a script for me, right?" I still want to hit next year's Oscars. Liang Xiaolong immediately smiled bitterly: "Come on, Rachel also wants to impact next year's Oscars, and now she rehearses for the script every day, if I write you another script that can impact the Oscars, she won't kill me." ”

After a pause, Liang Xiaolong said again: "I still have a script, which I only completed yesterday, called "The Runaway Bride", are you interested?" Julia immediately said: "I'm not interested, I played "The Bride Is Not Me" before marriage, and "The Runaway Bride" after marriage, in your Chinese words, it is too unlucky." ”