Chapter Ninety-Three: A Win-Win Situation
"Miss Fang, this cooperation project I proposed is definitely a win-win situation. If you need to think about it, I can wait for a reply! Lu Yan finished his request in one breath, but he was a little uncertain in his heart.
The previous TVB had never had such a cooperation. In the past, there was Shaw Brothers Film Company, and no film company would come to talk about such cooperation. What's more, everyone is looking for actors directly, where did they think of cooperating with TV stations. They obviously don't care, the lifeblood of these actors is in the hands of TVB.
Fang Yihua in the office listened to Lu Yan's words quietly, but there were waves in front of him. This young man, who was a little shy in his office a few years ago, can be a well-known director in Hong Kong today. A "True Colors of Heroes" successfully made him fame and fortune.
If an excellent movie may be a stroke of genius, then justifying the name of 'box office poison' Chow Yun-fat is enough to show his skills. What's more, there is no big star with appeal in the whole movie. This point shows Lu Yan's superiority.
And judging from Lu Yan's request for cooperation, it is indeed a win-win situation as he said. Although the current TVB has created some good masters and popular students, it is indeed not as explosive as movie stars in terms of influence.
Many people agree that it is much easier to make a TV series than a movie. Of course, this feeling is a bit biased. But if you compare the two, the former is inferior to the latter in terms of requirements for directors, actors, cinematographers and many other aspects.
Looking at Fang Yihua's contemplative expression, Lu Yan definitely added a dose of fierce medicine and said, "Miss Fang must not want a few more Andy Lau to appear on TVB, right?" ”
woke up the person in the dream with a word, Fang Yihua was still a little sad about Andy Lau's matter.
At that time, "The Condor Heroes" was being broadcast, and the ratings were very high. If "Falcon" has not yet let everyone in Hong Kong know the name Andy Lau, this Yang Guo has made almost everyone remember Andy Lau. In order to set off a further ratings frenzy, leaving ATV far behind, and in order to be able to obtain more lucrative returns, the company's senior management decided to launch another masterpiece of Jin Yong "The Legend of Deer and Ding".
It was also when talking about Andy Lau's filming of "The Legend of Deer and Ding" that the company's request to sign a long-term contract led to Andy Lau's strong refusal. Immediately, Wei Xiaobao, who was supposed to be starring him, was replaced by Tony Leung, and he himself played Kangxi.
The reason for the incident, in addition to the long-term contract, is the temptation of filming movies for them. At that time, both Xinyicheng and Golden Harvest had the heart to sign Andy Lau and Tony Leung.
The wireless five tigers, the final break. Tony Leung stayed in TVB after his own consideration, while Andy Lau was ruthlessly blocked.
Lu Yan obviously knows this matter very well, and in order to remind Fang Yihua that he even mentioned something more distant and said: "Andy Lau, they are still recent, so Chow Yun-fat went to court with TVB in order to make a movie...... Miss Fang, in fact, actors have their own ideas. A long contract alone can't trap them. Perhaps after 'snow hiding', they are no longer famous. But this goes against your original intention of making stars. If this goes on for a long time, I'm afraid that everyone will be afraid of TVB like a tiger! If it is used by someone with a heart, the general trend will be trumpeted......"
"Shhh Lu Yan's eloquent words really made Fang Yihua gasp. If ATV takes this opportunity to promote the general trend, it will indeed seriously damage TVB's reputation.
And from another point of view, it is indeed not a loss to cooperate with Lu Yan. It is not required that all movies are as hot as "The True Colors of Heroes", as long as the box office is good, it will definitely open up another path for TVB actors, and TVB's income will also rise significantly.
"Yanzai, I have to say that you are a very intelligent person. But for this kind of cooperation, I also need to have a meeting with the company's senior management! How about giving you an answer when the time comes? ”
Such an answer has made Lu Yan very satisfied. He smiled and nodded: "As far as I know, it seems that Maggie Cheung has also followed in Andy Lau's footsteps." If you can cooperate, I hope you can consider a little more lenient on the actors' contracts. Excellent actors are not easy. What's more, it's still you who have trained it by hand! Moreover, when I came to participate in the show just now, I met Ah Weng......"
The latter words naturally do not need to be explained in detail. Weng Meiling's important surname for TVB is self-evident. During this period, she was the most popular Hua Dan in TVB. If such a move is made, it will undoubtedly make matters worse!
After saying this, Lu Yan also got up and said goodbye. Now he just needs to get a final answer from TVB. Thinking about today's TVB encountering such a situation, it happens to have its own opportunity. It shouldn't be difficult to be able to cooperate. Even if TVB refuses, he has nothing to lose.
"Boss, you're back. Tsui Hark: They sent you a few phone calls...... "Today's Yi Shouyi is no longer a small field record in the company, but has been promoted to become Lu Yan's assistant."
Young people get such opportunities, of course, they work harder at work. In particular, "The True Color of Heroes" is now hot at the box office, which deepens his admiration for Lu Yan.
Tsui Hark is looking for himself, is it congratulations?
Lu Yan was puzzled, so he grabbed the phone and called Xu Hark.
"Director Xu, are you looking for me?"
"Haha, Yanzai. I just watched the Jade Terrace, but I didn't expect you to be so photogenic! How about a visit to my house if you have time? ”
Regarding Tsui Hark's invitation, although Lu Yan was puzzled, he would not refuse. In fact, Tsui Hark has helped him a lot in both business and private matters, and this is Tsui Hark's first invitation since he left the 'film studio'.
thought that he used to talk about movies and filming with each other at his house every day...... Looking back now, I feel a little nostalgic.
"Old Monster Xu, is Yan Zai coming?"
Just as Lu Yan opened his mouth to agree, he unexpectedly heard a familiar voice. A faint smile appeared on his calm face.
This is the guide who leads yourself into this field!
"Director Xu, I'll come over right away."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yan said to Yi Shouyi: "Yi Zai, you can tell him when Qiang Zai comes tomorrow." Let him find a way to help me contact the actress of the Shaw Brothers, called Wang Zuxian! It was not long after coming from Taiwan to Hong Kong. The heroine of "Goodbye Seven Loves". ”
"Okay, boss." Yi Shouyi wrote down Lu Yan's words, but he became curious about this actress in his heart. Could it be that she is the female number one who is preparing for the new film by the boss?
After explaining, Lu Yan rushed to Tsui Hark's house.
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