Chapter Ninety-Five: Follow the Trend
"Yan Zai, have you decided to hand over the distribution channel to Xinyicheng?"
In the office of Dongcheng Image, Liu Weiqiang and others sat casually. Everyone has been together for a long time, and they have struggled every day during the filming of "The True Color of Heroes". Sometimes after the shooting, everyone has to go back to the office for a meeting.
Today, the relationship between the several people is even closer.
Led by Lu Yan, Liu Weiqiang, Cheng Xiaodong and Du Kefeng, these four people officially framed the image of Dongcheng. Although this combination is not strong, it is the best combination for the small Dongcheng Image.
Hearing Liu Weiqiang's doubts, Lu Yan nodded and said, "Handing it over to Xinyicheng is undoubtedly one of the best choices, do you have any other opinions?" ”
"Nope! Actually, I wanted to suggest this to you a long time ago, but I was afraid that you would ...... because of those conflicts with Xinyicheng."
"Qiang Zai, it seems that you are very gossipy!" Of course, Lu Yan understood what Liu Weiqiang meant, but now he is still young. So at this point, I couldn't help but make jokes about Liu Weiqiang.
"Actually, there are a lot of things that you will understand if you try them. Outside the traditional market, there is actually a cave. You can add a point to your play, have more money, and have a stronger sponsorship ability. They may not know, but Lu Yanke knows that when Hong Kong films were at their best, except for Africa and Iceland, Britain, the United States, and France were all sold all over the world. There was a period when more money was sold abroad than in Hong Kong and Southeast Asian markets.
Today, "The True Colors of Heroes" has exceeded 25 million at the box office in Hong Kong, and what excites Lu Yan the most is that "The True Colors of Heroes" has attracted some other markets that Hong Kong films have not explored.
A few days ago, Shi Nansheng called him to tell him that Thailand, South Korea and other countries are desperately hoping to buy "The True Colors of Heroes".
In Taiwan, "The True Color of Heroes" caused a sensation on the island as soon as it was released. Long before "The True Color of Heroes" landed in Taiwan, Taiwan's media had already begun to report on the film wildly.
It may be hard for you to imagine that this city, which is inhabited by about 6 million people, has always been home to one of the largest movie kingdoms in the world. The number of films produced is more than that of almost all Western countries. The number of films exported is second only to the United States. They dominate the East Asian market and crush the film industry in a neighboring part of Taiwan. After the release of Hong Kong films to the West, it triggered a niche boom, and the scale was unprecedented. The cost of making a play is usually not far from that of Germany or France, but they do not have the financing that European films rely on to survive. There are movies in Hong Kong because millions of people want to watch them.
During this period, Lu Yan did not pay attention to Hollywood's big productions, but the facts made him feel a little absurd. American movies swallow the global market, and in some countries, even cover 90% of the box office. However, during the same period, only a small number of Hollywood films released in Hong Kong were well received, and sometimes less than 30% of the box office was accounted for. Global blockbusters landing in Hong Kong often end dismally.
How did the Land of Bullets make the movie so good? The factors may be related to history and culture, but the more important reason lies in the film itself.
From Lu Yan's point of view, Hong Kong films can meet the needs of the audience and are constantly being introduced to the market. Not only is the taste fresh, but also vivid and exciting.
Therefore, he hopes to take advantage of this golden age to wave his dreams. Even if you can't resist Hollywood in the end, at least you can contribute to Hong Kong films.
Although Lu Yan fell into contemplation at this moment, Liu Weiqiang never gave up and said: "You said that I gossip...... Aren't all of this gossip caused by you? ”
"What's wrong with me again......"
For such a statement, Lu Yan could only be helpless. Now he can't take off the hat of 'gossip director' no matter what.
But really, since he established Dongcheng Image. The Qi sister Michelle never contacted her again. Even Zhong Chuhong has been to visit the class a few times. The reason, Lu Yan is also confused. Or yourself, it's true that you ignore emotions because of your work.
"Don't think about it! Didn't you ask me to find a way to contact that Wang Zuxian of the Shaw Brothers a few days ago...... Anyway, you are all from Taiwan, could it be that you are childhood sweethearts? That's not right! If so, she should come to our company! ”
Not only Liu Weiqiang has such an idea, but the other people present also can't help laughing at this time. As for Lu Yan's private life, they are also looking at it. It is said that this little boss is also good-looking, and he is in his prime, why didn't he have a girlfriend?
"Am I that bored! If it's a childhood sweetheart, I want you to contact it! ”
Lu Yan laughed and scolded, and several people who provoked him even more laughed.
"Oh! In this way, Yan Zai, do you really like someone? Cheng Xiaodong also took the opportunity to help, and he was willing to help Liu Weiqiang with such a joke.
Some nervous Du Kefeng also pretended to be casual and interjected: "Is the heroine of "Goodbye Seven Loves"? I've seen it, and it's really good! ”
“…… But the wind, don't get involved. Lu Yan looked at a few 'living treasures' helplessly, shook his head and said, "I have a new script, I want her to play the heroine!" ”
"Yan Zai, you won't be addicted to discovering actors, right? That Wang Zuxian is not as good as Chow Yun-fat, he is a real newcomer! Liu Weiqiang was indeed a little speechless for Lu Yan and said: "And I mean, take advantage of this opportunity to shoot the sequel to "The True Color of Heroes"!" When the box office comes, it will not be bad. ”
"If you make a movie, you can't just think about making money!" Lu Yan immediately vetoed: "The sequel to "The True Color of Heroes", let's hold off for a while. Don't say we don't have a script yet, even if I do, I won't shoot it! If you can't wait to make a sequel, it will inevitably make the audience a little visually tired! Also, I've heard that they've been following the trend lately......"
Following the trend is one of the biggest features of Hong Kong films, especially now in this golden age of Hong Kong films. Often after a genre movie sells well at the box office, it is bound to trigger a frenzy of following the trend. The positive factor is to promote the prosperity of the type, triggering the scale effect of production. The negative factor is the lack of pioneering and innovation in creation, and shoddy works emerge one after another. Lu Yan was quite helpless about such a move, and following the trend completely led to the rapid decline of Hong Kong films after their glory.
"Someone follows the trend to show the fire of "The True Color of Heroes"! They just make a small fuss, and it doesn't affect anything. Liu Weiqiang and the others obviously did not have such foresight as Lu Yan, but were curious: "Since you say so, there must be a new script!" When will it be taken out? ”
[About the heroine, think hard! ] Think hard! Because of this, the emotional drama is a mess. But it's almost decided, and you won't be able to influence it then!! 】
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