The successful holding of the first Hong Kong Film Awards is of self-evident significance to the development of Hong Kong films, and after the tribute to Ip Man, about 20 films competed for the Spring Festival. [No pop-up novel network]

The first to hit the box office list was a movie that surprised Wang Xiaohu, called "Interstellar Blunt Tire", directed by Zhang Guoming, written by Wen Jun, and starring Zhong Chuhong.

It's about the surname of the baby who was caught by aliens and had a type 3 contact with a flying saucer, but no one believed that when she thought of proving her innocence by dying, she met a failed private detective who also had suicidal thoughts, so there was a series of incredible adventures and a love farce of "flowers stuck in cow dung".

This film is another big production built by Siyuan Film Company after "The Swordsman of Xinshu Mountain", it is not difficult to see from the plot of the film that Wu Siyuan is quite ambitious, screenwriter Wen Jun not only borrowed from Concord International's "ET Aliens" and "Type 3 Contact", and even mixed the most popular comedy ingredients at the moment, such as the best partner, modern bodyguards and other successful commercial factors are embedded in it.

is this kind of local science fiction film similar to a hodgepodge of Hong Kong, which earned 6 million Hong Kong dollars in just two days after its release driven by Zhong Chuhong's box office, and the box office results really surprised Wang Xiaohu, but he knew that this kind of hodgepodge box office staying power was not strong, and everyone would get tired of it when it was fresh.

"Wen Jun is really not simple." While reading the newspaper, Run Run Shaw called Wang Xiaohu and said: "Xiaohu, you should bring several of the world's top box office movies that Concord has made in Hollywood in the past few years to Hong Kong for screening, so that those buns can see what a real sci-fi blockbuster is!" ”

Wang Xiaohu laughed, the sixth uncle really didn't forget to beat himself all the time, and now seeing that "Interstellar Blunt Tire" broke 6 million Hong Kong dollars in only two days, he instigated himself to release the Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster in Hong Kong.

In fact, Wang Xiaohu didn't want to, but if he really wanted to do this, the consequences would be unpredictable. So he said: "Sixth uncle, if I only care about making money for myself, the centripetal force and characteristics that Hong Kong movies have just gathered will be destroyed, and in a few years, Hollywood will occupy Hong Kong's major theaters, and then I will become a sinner in history!" ”

When Run Run Shaw heard this, he was sweating profusely, and said in his heart that this was probably the biggest gap between himself and Wang Xiaohu.

For other film companies, if the film wins a good reputation and box office in North America, they will definitely be eager to take it back to Hong Kong and vigorously promote the release, because they are full of only thinking about how to make money, but Wang Xiaohu thinks long-term enough and does not want to ruin the future of Hong Kong films because of temporary happiness.

Run Run Shaw also tried to be as far-sighted as Wang Xiaohu, but no matter how far-sighted he was, he could never catch up with Wang Xiaohu's pace.

"Hey." Run Run Shaw sighed, and after a long while, he said: "Xiaohu, I also invested in a sci-fi blockbuster, which has now been fully completed, and then I need your industrial light and magic to do special effects, and the specific distribution depends on your help." ”

"Uncle Sixth is also engaged in sci-fi blockbusters? Let's talk about the title of the film! Wang Xiaohu suddenly became interested, and said in his heart when the sixth uncle was generous.

"'Blade Runner,' I asked Hollywood to direct, starring your old fellow who often works with Concorde and International: Harrison Ford."

Blade Runner?

Wang Xiaohu's mind turned for a long time before he remembered this relatively old science fiction blockbuster, but it was hailed as a rave reviews and a dismal box office in the history of science fiction films.

"This movie was invested by you, Uncle Six?" Wang Xiaohu asked in surprise.

Run Run Shaw smiled and said proudly on the phone: "Why, it's okay to look down on Uncle Six, although Uncle Six himself doesn't have the ability to make blockbusters at Concordia, but he can't stop me from investing in Hollywood, right?" ”

Wang Xiaohu grinned awkwardly, and he could now imagine Run Run Shaw's triumphant expression. After coughing dryly twice, he said: "Okay, Uncle Six, just rest assured, I am fully responsible for the post-production of special effects and the promotion of this movie." ”

After many years of being a child, Run Run Shaw rarely showed such courage and courage to shoot a sci-fi blockbuster, as his deed, Wang Xiaohu of course fully supports it.

After all, the Shaw Brothers are also part of Hong Kong films, and he wants to help Hong Kong films enter the United States, both in public and private.

Wang Xiaohu has not seen "Blade Runner", and he can't determine its packaging and promotion plan for a while, and everything has to wait for him to watch the sample film and understand the general plot and commercial selling points of the movie before he can accurately position it in the market.

The two chatted for a while, and Run Run Shaw suddenly said, "Have you noticed Cheng Gang's son's movie?" ”

"You're talking about Cheng Xiaodong's debut film "Life and Death", right?" Wang Xiaohu thought about it and said: "I've watched the film, it's not bad, the action style is very romantic and elegant, especially the decisive battle at the end, which is still from that scene, the action spectacle of the villains on the reef 'Edgeworth Flying' is very cleverly combined with the surrounding foggy environment, and Hong Kong martial arts kung fu films have another leading figure." ”

Wang Xiaohu said on the phone with a smile. Among the many action directors, Cheng Xiaodong is unique in action design and shot scheduling, and in his previous life, Cheng Xiaodong's work recognized by people in the circle was Wang Xiaohu's 83 version of "Shooting the Condor" filmed not long ago, but Wang Xiaohu apportioned this credit to Yuan Heping and became Yuan Heping's concentrated practice.

I can't imagine that Cheng Xiaodong, who has not experienced the tempering of "Shooting the Condor", can still shoot "Life and Death" so well, Wang Xiaohu admires Cheng Xiaodong's ability level.

"This is also a talent." Wang Xiaohu sighed, but he didn't have the intention of recruiting, after all, he had too many trump cards in his hands, not to mention Qi Xiaofu and Yuan Heping, just his apprentices will be the pillars of Hong Kong movies in the future.

What's more, Xu Xiaoming, who was known as the "Li's Twin Heroes" with Cheng Xiaodong back then, had also rushed to the mainland at this time and joined hands with outstanding domestic martial arts athletes such as Yu Rongguang and Xu Xiangdong to create "Kapok Robe".

Now Wang Xiaohu no longer needs to continue to recruit troops, he only needs to effectively use and combine the talents and resources in his hands, and he can always be at the forefront of Hong Kong films.

After putting down the phone, Wang Xiaohu drove to the home of Hong Kong Governor MacLehose and roughly explained the provocation of Liang Ting in front of Ip Man's grave, and the Hong Kong Governor immediately stated his position.

"Tiger, you don't have to say hello to me for such a small thing." Sir MacLehose said with a smile: "I believe that you will not do anything that endangers Hong Kong, you can do it freely, I will say hello to the major media in Hong Kong in advance, and let them be cautious about the release of these news." ”

"Thank you, Sir, for your trust." Wang Xiaohu was busy thanking, but he had mixed feelings in his heart, and he knew that MacLehose's strong support was completely due to his global influence.

Imagine if there was a filmmaker in your country who enjoyed high prestige in international cinema and could increase the country's tax revenue, you would treat him as if he were a national treasure.

You must know that Wang Xiaohu is a guy that the Queen of England has to pay attention to, and MacLehose doesn't want to affect Wang Xiaohu's career and life because of some trivial things.

MacLehose is very relieved now, how can I say that Wang Xiaohu still puts him as the governor of Hong Kong in his eyes, even if it is a big thing, Sir MacLehose intends to complete it with his heart.

"Tiger, you should know that the situation in Hong Kong is not very optimistic right now." MacLehose suddenly spoke.

"Not optimistic?" Wang Xiaohu was slightly stunned, and then asked, "I don't know what you mean?" ”

MacLehose softened his hair and said, "Tiger, don't pretend to be confused, you are very close to China, this is something that everyone knows, and I would like to know your position on the issue of Hong Kong's return to the motherland." ”

"Uh" Wang Xiaohu smiled bitterly when he heard this, "Sir, I have never cared about political matters, and I only maintain a wait-and-see attitude towards Hong Kong's return." ”

"Wait and see?" MacLehose said: "No, I feel that you are not just a wait-and-see, before the British Empire negotiated with China, you led Li Ka-shing and the others to Yenching and met with Chinese leaders, don't think I don't know about this." ”

"Hehe, that's something everybody knows." Wang Xiaohu said with a smile.

"I'm very curious about what the Chinese leaders talked about with you."

Wang Xiaohu touched his nose and said without thinking: "Talking about the future of Hong Kong film development, for example, I have a great influence on international films, and the Chinese leaders hope that I will not shoot something that will affect the stability and harmony of Hong Kong." ”

"What they say is exactly what we in the British Empire want." "So, you have to be aware of your huge influence, and you don't make a film that conveys something that is confusing in Hong Kong," said MacLehose excitedly. ”

"Sir, please believe me, no matter who leads Hong Kong, I will only do what is good for Hong Kong." Wang Xiaohu is like showing loyalty, his eyes are clear and transparent, so that MacLehose can't detect the slightest abnormality.

"Thank you for your support in my work, Tiger, I need your help and support, it's very important to me." MacLehose sincerely sent out an invitation: "I have also talked about the same thing to Li Ka-shing and others, you are the last, do you want to know the reason?" ”

"And the last one!" Wang Xiaohu smiled bitterly in his heart.

"Actually, I don't know why, please explain."

MacLehose slapped his thigh and said: "Whether it is Li Ka-shing or Fok Yingdong, their careers are all industrial, but what you do is film and television public opinion, or the sentence just now, please support and cooperate with me to complete the important task of Hong Kong's stable development, at least before I step down from the damned position of Hong Kong governor." ”

"As you wish!" Wang Xiaohu nodded in agreement.

The governor of Hong Kong said this, Wang Xiaohu naturally cooperated, he really didn't expect that he had just shot a few movies to promote Chinese culture just to occupy the mainland market, just to make some money, and now he has suddenly become a key figure in the competition between the mainland and the British political axe.

It seems that media opinion is a good thing!

(To be continued)