In fact, Yang Lin's choice to shoot the drama "Assembly Number" was definitely a helpless move. The visual effects, blasting models, and props used in this play were too complicated and difficult to prepare. The collection of various materials alone is a huge undertaking. But these basic tasks must still be done, and they must be done well, otherwise the film will be shot everywhere, and its influence and excitement will be greatly reduced.

However, in order to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, avoid the three major companies of Hong Kong films, and use the mainland and the silver capital institutions to rise in a curve, we can only know our own suffering.

Fortunately, Hu Jian, the head of mainland films, is extremely supportive of Yang Lin, although he has his own calculations, but it still makes Yang Lin a lot easier. For example, when Feng Xiaogang made this film in the future, the prop models prepared for the filming of the war scenes were all made in Korea, which was not only costly, but also time-consuming and labor-intensive. But now Yang Lin knows that these things can be made in the mainland in the 80s, and the quality is quite good. The reason why the gap with foreign countries was later opened was because the film company did not pay attention to the cultivation of talents and capital investment in model props, which led to a gradual decline.

Hu Jian gave an order, and the best model prop makers of major film companies across the country gathered in the Special Economic Zone to participate in the preparatory meeting for "Assembly Number".

Yang Lin went north to the Special Economic Zone this time, bringing his "golden partners" Pan Hengsheng, Ju Jueliang, Ma Chucheng and Zhang Shuping. Since the completion of "Rogue Tycoon", Zhang Shuping has not had a serious job and has been resting at home. Yang Lin's devil shooting, plus all the work was handed over to him, he was really exhausted. But when he wanted to make a comeback, he learned that Yang Lin had resigned from TVB. Hearing this news, Zhang Shuping was simply ecstatic, this is the rhythm of Yang Lin's entry into the film industry! Sure enough, not long after, the news of Yang Lin's establishment of "Red Star Pictures" came. But when Zhang Shuping came to "Red Star Pictures", he found that this company was really small, and he was a little disappointed. But the first drama prepared was a record investment of 15 million, and Zhang Shuping was happy again. He knew that with Yang Lin's pursuit of movie pictures, he would never be stingy in art design, so he recommended himself to go north.

At the gate of Xinghua Hotel, Hu Jian stood at the door to welcome his Hong Kong counterparts, but Yang Lin was surprised to see two acquaintances beside him. said that he was an acquaintance, but Yang Lin knew people in his previous life, but people didn't know him. said that he was surprised because these two people were the two best figures in the film industry in the mainland in the next few decades, Han Shanping, chairman of China Film Group, and Zhang Yimou, the most famous director.

How did these two cows get here? Calculate the time, one of the two should be in Emei Factory, and the other should be in Guangxi?

Hu Jian was a little surprised when he saw Yang Lin, and mistakenly thought that he was curious about the people around him, so he took the initiative to introduce: "These two are Zhang Yimou and Han Shanping, both talented young people, and I plan to arrange them in the crew." Zhang Yimou studied photography, and he studied with your Hong Kong masters. As for Shanping is the deputy director of the Emei factory, he has strong organizational skills and can help a lot, Alin, you won't give me this face, right? ”

Yang Lin hurriedly said: "Hu Dong ordered, dare the little brother disobey?" "My heart has long been happy. Take this opportunity to have a good relationship with these two future cattle in the mainland film industry, and when you enter the mainland in a big way after the return, you can definitely use a lot of strength, a godsend, a fool will not give you face.

Han Ming was also standing at the door, but behind Hu Jian, he was still hanging, but looking at Yang Lin is smile was much more sincere. Yang Lin didn't say much to him, just hugged his shoulders and went directly into the lobby. But outsiders can see that the relationship between the two is very close just from this intimate action.

Zhang Yimou and Han Shanping glanced at each other, and they both felt strange: How can this Aberdeen be so familiar with a young master like Han Ming? Zhang Yimou said that the civilized point of view is to be more "artistic" and pure-minded. Han Shanping is different, he is very utilitarian. Looking at the moon's straight back, thoughtful.

For this "Red Star Pictures" and "Yindu Agency" co-production of this "Assembly", the most important thing is the distribution of shares and the selection of actors.

After all, the market is dominated by the mainland, and it has also received many preferential policies from the mainland, so it must be given to the mainland. As a result, an agreement was quickly reached, with Yindu Institution accounting for 66 percent of the shares and Red Star Pictures 34 percent. Yindu Institution invested 10 million, and Red Star Pictures invested 5 million to jointly shoot "Assembly Number".

There is no controversy about the main personnel of the crew, and the producers are Hu Jian and Mu Yiyuan; The producers are Yang Lin, Hu Jian, and Mi Yiyuan; Yang Lin is both a producer and a director, which Yang Lin asked when he came up with the script, and he can't trust others. As for the assistant directors, Ju Jueliang and Han Shanping are the cameramen, and Pan Hengsheng and Zhang Yimou serve as cameramen. Art director Zhang Shuping and a young man named Yi Zhenzhou.

You don't have to look at the cast, and when people see the staff list of this play more than ten years later, they have to sigh that it is really "full of heroes and stars"!

When it came time to choose the role, all parties held their own opinions and were deadlocked.

Hu Jian and Mi Yiyuan are on the same front, believing that since the main market for this drama is in the mainland, a large number of mainland actors should be used. Yang Lin insisted that the acting skills of mainland actors are not admitted, but the long-term fixed model of mainland films has ossified the actors' acting paths, and it may not be easy to make a breakthrough. Once the actors' performances fall into clichés, the film completely returns to the old ways, and there is no difference between the previous war films, except that the money is spent a little more, and it is difficult to resonate with the audience.

The two sides did not budge, and in the end they parted unhappily. It's not that we all go home, but we just take a break and discuss it tomorrow.

"Boss Li came to the news, he contacted a few children, and everyone pooled 1 million to invest in your play, is it enough?" Han Ming was smoking a cigarette and nestled crookedly in the sofa as if he had no bones.

Yang Lin smiled: "I just want to take the opportunity to meet a few more friends, and everyone can make money." I haven't paid attention to the investment of millions yet. When he left Hong Kong, he had already entrusted Huang Ziwei to use the shares of TVB in his hand to mortgage the bank and borrow as much as possible.

Han Ming was very curious about Yang Lin's net worth: "Hey, tell me, how much money do you have?" ”

"I don't have much money, and I have a six-percent stake in TVB. Another record label, another film company. Yang Lin said lightly. Since the last song and dance hall incident, he has a good relationship with Han Ming, and he is also pleasing to the eye, so there is nothing to hide.

Han Ming was speechless: "! You kid is amazing, go to Hong Kong for a few days, and create such a big family business? His eyes were shining and full of adoration.

"Far from it." Yang Lin shook his head. This is not modesty, if you simply live a life, Yang Lin's requirements for material life are enough. But for his ideals, the difference was too far, almost in light years.

"Hypocrisy!" Han Ming snorted disdainfully, thinking that Yang Lin was showing off. "By the way, my nightclub is about to open, and the star you promised me must come!"

Yang Lin was surprised: "So fast? "It's only been a few days since Hong Kong, and this guy's nightclub is open?

"Hehe," Han Ming blinked and said in a low voice: "Recently, the public security department of the Special Administrative Region has carried out a major rectification of public security in public places, and there is a song and dance hall that can't survive, so I will take over." Hey, you know."

Yang Lin was speechless, and said helplessly: "You really can't block the wall with mud, so you can't have a little interest?" "It's still in vain to talk to yourself, this guy didn't take it to heart at all.

Han Ming glared and said, "How can you speak?" I don't steal and I don't rob, you love me and I want to trade with real money, no one can find anything wrong, do you think I'm an idiot? ”

Yang Lin sighed and stopped talking. It is estimated that this is the way of doing this group of "second generation officials", using their power to take away other people's things, and the other party has to nod and thank them.

Han Ming glanced at Yang Lin triumphantly, and found that Yang Lin was silent, and he himself lost his sense of excitement. "I said you too, what are you fighting with them? The level of mainland actors is not necessarily worse than that of you in Hong Kong. Besides, you are also a mainlander, you can't discriminate, and forget your ancestors! ”

Yang Lin rolled his eyes: "You know a fart, is this called tactics?" I didn't plan to let Hong Kong actors come in at all, I just put a little pressure on them to let them know that I don't compromise easily. When the time came, I naturally gave in. What's the matter in the future, is he embarrassed to fight me-for-tat? ”

"You're really a deceit!" Han Ming glared: "I said that you kid is full of bad water, if you accidentally sell it to you, you can also help count the money!" ”

Yang Lin snorted: "Don't worry, no one will buy you, no one wants it at all." ”

Han Ming was not angry: "That's right, I'm just a bucket of rice, it's useless." The girl from the old Li family recently returned to the capital, and she was still talking about you when she left. ””

As soon as he thought of Li Yunfei, Yang Lin had a big head.

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The discussion about the main actors of "The Assembly" is still ongoing, and Hong Kong society has collectively lost its voice, and there is a kind of solemnity of "black clouds crushing the city and wanting to destroy it".

Negotiations between the two sides of the return have reached an impasse, rumors of war have spread one after another, people are panicked, and society is in turmoil. The stock market is sluggish, real estate has plummeted, and the economy has been in a serious downturn. Waves of immigration are rising higher and higher, wealthy people are moving their assets, and prices are skyrocketing.

Lu Yanqun stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass window, looking through the continuous rain, looking at the Li Stage Theater in the distance.

Sixty years ago, her father-in-law, Lee Hysan, built this splendid cinema that became one of the symbols of Hong Kong at that time. Half a century of wind and rain has blown and the years have turned, and the stage has become a part of Hong Kong culture, condensing the memories and youth of countless people.

Now, is it about to fall at its own hands? Is it to grit his teeth to maintain this symbol of the glory years of the Li family, or is it a strong man who breaks his wrist and resolutely abandons it for the sake of the longer-term interests of the Li family?

In this turbulent and unclear political situation, even Lu Yanqun, who has always been bold and shrewd, is also confused and tangled, not knowing where to go. (To be continued.) )