On the way home, Shi Nansheng asked Xu Ke: "Did you promise Wang Guxian to star in "The Working Emperor" for "Dao Ma Dan"?" ”

"Why do you ask?"

"You read the script of "Sword and Horse" very devotedly, and you like it very much?"

Xu Ke affirmed: "The perfect combination of art and business, especially rare, is very much in line with my style. ”

"Then why even think about it?" Seeing that Xu Ke was silent, Shi Nansheng asked tentatively, "Are you worried about Boss Lei?" ”

Xu Ke nodded noncommittally, Lei Juekun is not only the behind-the-scenes financier of Xinyicheng, but also the behind-the-scenes financier of his film studio.

"From this point of view, although he is young and bearing, it is no wonder that Brother Sen is desperate to follow him." Shi Nansheng sighed in his heart, "It's a pity that his company is too small." ”

"What if 'True Colors of Heroes' is really as big a hit as he says?"

"What, you're tempted?"

As the boss, he personally won film contracts for his artists, and offered to help Liang Jiahui lift the ban. Guan Jinpeng and Wu Yusen are both directors of Dark Horse International, and he is also an excellent director himself, but "Dao Ma Dan" is ready to ask me to shoot, isn't it worth being tempted by such a person? Like you said, I finally understand why Assen is following him. ”

When Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng were talking about "Dao Ma Dan", in the box of Li Yuan, everyone in Dark Horse International was also talking.

Shang Geyundun was the most familiar with Chen Ping'an, and took the lead in asking: "Chen, aren't you optimistic about "Sword and Horse"? ”

"Just kidding! Which of the scripts I produced is not a masterpiece? ”

"Then I don't understand. Guan, Wu, Wang and you, aren't they all directors? Why find an outsider? ”

Others were also curious, including Wu Yusen, their eyes were focused on Chen Ping'an, waiting for him to answer.

"Lao Wu, Peng Peng, and Ah Xiang are all very good directors, but this drama does not fit their style." Chen Ping'an paused, "Let me make it clearer, only Lao Xu can shoot the flavor of this drama, just like Lao Wu's "The True Color of Heroes" and Peng Peng's "Women's Heart". Each director has his own style, and only films that match their style are likely to be successful. ”

"What about you, what style are you?" Weng Meiling asked with a smile, Chen Ping'an in her heart is omnipotent.

"Me? Hehe, I belong to a miscellaneous family, integrating the strengths of hundreds of schools, and having a unique vision and omnipotence, so I can dig out all of you here, future superstars in the film industry. ”

Weng Meiling twisted his arm: "If you don't talk too much, you'll die!" ”

Everyone laughed, Zhang Manyu's smile was a little bitter, and her eyes moved back and forth on Chen Ping'an and Weng Meiling; Wu Mengda feels that he can fully integrate into this team, and his heart is relaxed; Wang Zuxian thought about "movie superstar" in his mind; Wu Yusen took the script of Dao Ma Dan and looked at it carefully.

Zhou Yanfa smiled and asked, "Boss, since you can do anything, why don't you shoot it yourself?" ”

"Because I'm going to volunteer soon." Although he doesn't know how long he will be sentenced to volunteering, according to Chen Ping'an's plan, he must complete all the volunteer hours by the end of September and then rush to the United States to shoot the year-end drama. If you want to finish filming "Dao Ma Dan" before the end of September, the time is too rushed.

Weng Meiling twisted his waist again: "Are you blaming me?" ”

Chen Ping'an said with a bitter face: "How can there be, I like to be a volunteer very much." ”

"Chen, this proprietress looks fierce, the beautiful ...... next door" Shang Geyun suddenly woke up in time and looked at Weng Meiling worriedly. The latter didn't seem to hear it, just looked at Chen Ping'an with a smile. Chen Ping'an scolded Shang Geyundun in his heart, but he didn't dare to have any expression on his face.

The atmosphere in the box was a little awkward.

Wu Yusen's sudden voice broke the embarrassment: "Boss, this drama is very in line with Old Monster Xu's style, are you planning to dig him up?" ”

"If you can, why not?"

……

On June 12, "A Woman's Heart" was officially released in Shaw Brothers Theaters.

In the same period, the opponents are Xu Guanying, Lu Guanting, Ye Tong starring "Half Love", Wan Ziliang, Anita Mui starring "Good Luck" and Zhang Guorong, Lin Yilian and other starring "Dragon and Phoenix Zhiduoxing". Although these three movies also have stars joining, they are not at the same level as "Women's Heart", and the box office on the first day reflects a huge gap.

Three days later, the box office of "Women's Heart" exceeded 1.6 million, followed by "Dragon and Phoenix Zhiduoxing" with a box office of one million, and the other two films did not even reach one million.

Mid to early June is the off-season for movie-watching, and major film companies don't pay attention to it, but the literary film "Women's Heart" still attracts media attention.

Guan Jinpeng, who was born in Shaw Brothers, has inherited the good reputation of Shaw Brothers' literary films, and his debut film "A Woman's Heart" has received rave reviews, and has been rated by the media as one of the best literary films after "Running to the Angry Sea".

Chen Ping'an and Dark Horse International were dug up again. Guan Jinpeng has been in Shaw Brothers for many years, and immediately directed his first movie after passing Dark Horse International, and his box office reputation has been excellent. Should it be said that it is the sorrow of Shaw Brothers, or the insight of Dark Horse International?

With the box office of "Women's Heart" rising steadily, some media are finally publicly optimistic about the upcoming "True Colors of Heroes" for the first time.

"In the upcoming summer vacation, "Women's Heart" is a good start for Shaw Brothers for Dark Horse International. With an investment of less than two million, "Women's Heart" is destined to be a small production, and the only highlight is the appearance of Zhou Yanfa, Miao Qianren and Zhong Chuhong. But literary films have always been hard to acclaim, and not many people were optimistic about Guan Jinpeng, an unknown new director, before their release.

But in this hot June, "Women's Heart" brings a touch of refreshment to the Hong Kong film industry, this film reflects the love and husband and wife life of modern men and women, reflects the relationship between husband and wife in Hong Kong families nowadays, and gives deep criticism to those who do not value family life and husband and wife feelings, which is easy to resonate with the audience.

Compared with "Women's Heart", "The True Color of Heroes", a large-scale production with an investment of 15 million, has poured all the efforts of Dark Horse International, and the author has reason to believe that this drama may not be as unbearable as criticized by Hong Kong peers, but as reported by Taiwan counterparts, it is an excellent movie worth looking forward to, and will bring unexpected surprises to Hong Kong citizens in the summer vacation! -- Oriental Daily.

If this report was written by "Ming Pao", Chen Ping'an would have thought that Shaw Brothers was secretly helping.

Oriental Daily...... If there is an opportunity in the future, we can cooperate.

At the beginning of July, "Women's Heart" was completed, with a cumulative box office of more than 11 million, compared with an investment of 2 million, and a flood of praise, Guan Jinpeng's first step into the ranks of directors was very successful!

On the day of the painting, Chen Ping'an specially chartered the restaurant to hold a celebration banquet, which was also the first time that Dark Horse International held a celebration banquet, and all the cast and crew and employees of Dark Horse International were present.

At the celebration banquet, everyone laughed and had a good time, Guan Jinpeng, who was surrounded by congratulations, spoke incoherently excitedly, and the heroes and heroines Zhou Runfa, Zhong Chuhong and Miao Qianren naturally became the objects of everyone's toast, fortunately Chen Ping'an hid quickly, otherwise he would be indispensable.

Sitting in the corner, Chen Ping'an's eyes fell on Zhong Chuhong, recalling Zhong Chuhong's debut and many times acting passionately with a sexy image, and a new idea suddenly popped up in his mind - would it be a pity for Zhong Chuhong to stay in Hong Kong?

Weng Meiling's voice sounded in his ears: "Darling, why do you keep staring at Honggu, chase if you want to, you must have no problem with so many means." ”

"What nonsense!" Chen Ping'an pinched Weng Meiling's little hand, "I'm thinking about things." ”

Zhong Chuhong felt Chen Ping'an's gaze and walked over with a wine glass: "Director Chen, no wonder the love story between you and Sister Meiling has caused a sensation in Hong Kong, the two of them are really in love, I don't let go of this time, I don't know how many people to envy." ”

Weng Meiling withdrew her hand: "Only fools love him!" ”

"Then I love fools, okay?" In front of Zhong Chuhong, Chen Ping'an put his arm around Weng Meiling's small waist, and the latter struggled shyly a few times, but his heart was beautiful.

"I can't stand you anymore, I'm leaving."

"Wait a minute!" Chen Ping'an stopped Zhong Chuhong, "I have something to discuss with you." ”

"What advice does Director Chen have for you?" Zhong Chuhong sat down next to Weng Meiling. Since Chen Ping'an said that she was going to make a movie worth tens of millions of dollars, she called Chen Ping'an "Director Chen" every time.

"Your schedule for the second half of this year has been given to me. I have a new drama in August, and I hope you can continue to play the heroine. In addition, from October to the end of the year, don't take on any films. ”

"It's easy to say that you play the heroine, but you won't be afraid of movies after October...... You're not going to make that ghost romance, are you? ”

"That's right."

"Does it need to be like this? When the time comes, I have my role, can't I just be on time? ”

Hong Kong movies shoot very fast, and popular artists will take on multiple film appointments at the same time, and when the schedule is staggered, there will often be a movie in which several protagonists shoot one for each other, and in the end, they are edited together to form a complete movie.

When Zhu Yanping was filming "Nerve Knife and Flying Lynx", several leading actors Liang Jiahui, Zhang Min, Zhang Xueyou, Zhang Manyu, Lin Zhiying, etc. had multiple film appointments, and they often couldn't get all the actors together when filming started. It can only be that any actor comes to the set to make a few gestures to the air when he is free, and after more than ten minutes of filming, he will go to the next crew, don't look at the fierce fight scenes inside, in fact, those actors have not met at all, they are all edited out in the later stage.

Chen Ping'an is going to the United States to shoot, and the filming period is estimated to take one or two months, he doesn't want Zhong Chuhong to fly around to catch up with the crew and delay the filming on his side. "A million!"

"What do you mean?" Zhong Chuhong's face was like frost.

"Don't get me wrong, I mean a salary of one million Hong Kong dollars, and you push down all the other film contracts."

"So much!" Weng Meiling and Zhong Chuhong were all surprised.

Hong Kong actresses are several grades worse than male stars in terms of status and salary. Zhong Chuhong is already considered a top actress in Hong Kong, with a salary of 500,000 yuan, and the salary for filming "Women's Heart" is only 300,000 yuan. Chen Ping'an quoted 1 million, if it is publicized, it may be spread by the media!

"Also, I want you to join my company."

"This ......"

"It's a bit difficult to be strong now, wait for "The True Color of Heroes" to be painted...... Wait for that ghost romance to play, and you'll have more confidence in me when the time comes. ”