Chapter 22: Good Causes on the Set
"Mr. Chen, have you really convinced Aunt Fang?" Wang Jing can't remember how many times he asked Chen Ping'an.
He Lao Dou has followed Shao Yifu for many years, and he has also been in Shaw Brothers and Wireless for several years, so he knows Fang Yihua's temper and personality too well. When it comes to business interests, Fang Yihua will not be a woman who is easy to deal with, but in the end, she actually sent Chen Ping'an out of the office, and joked that she would introduce a girlfriend to Chen Ping'an......
Is it really "peace to eternal life"?
As soon as he walked out of the office building, he asked Chen Ping'an if he persuaded Fang Yihua and how he persuaded him. During the meal, he asked several times, but Chen Ping'an just smiled and replied with one sentence - believe in peace and get eternal life.
Whenever Chen Ping'an said this, Shang Geyundun nodded thoughtfully, and Wang Jing was confused when he listened.
After lunch, it was still early for Chen Ping'an and Fang Yihua to agree, and Chen Ping'an mentioned that Wang Jing took him around the set of Clear Water Bay. Considering that Fang Yihua had agreed to cooperate with Chen Ping'an, Wang Jing did not refuse.
After Shao Yifu took over Shaw Brothers Pictures, he spent HK$7 million to build a Shaw Brothers studio in Clear Water Bay. It is the establishment of a large number of studios in TongguΓ² that ensures the quality and quantity of Shaw Brothers' films, and all steps of a film, from script planning to final distribution and copying, can be completed in the Shaw Brothers studio, truly realizing the full chain operation of the film industry. Nowadays, wireless crews often come here to shoot and shoot.
Walking through the vast but old set in the afternoon sun, you can occasionally see some street scenes filming movies or TV series, and some familiar faces can be seen from time to time among the busy cast and crew; Among the extras and tricks who came and went, Chen Ping'an also found an acquaintance.
"Ah Xiang, please call that person over."
The person he said was squatting at the base of the wall basking in the sun, wearing ancient soldier clothes, and Wang Jing knew at a glance that he was a trickster. He didn't walk over, he stood beside Chen Ping'an and beckoned to the other party: "You, come here!" β
Ouyang Yaoquan is 23 years old this year, he was admitted to the wireless acting training class the year before last, and signed a contract with wireless after graduation.
Today, I followed the crew to play tricks, and it was easy to have a boxed lunch at noon and squatted at the base of the wall to bask in the sun, but I didn't expect Wang Jing to call him over. Wang Jing has produced TV series and directed movies, and Lao Dou is Wang Tianlin, for Ouyang Yaoquan, he is definitely a high-ranking figure.
Ouyang Yao ran over in a hurry, he thought that Wang Jing was here to choose actors: "Director Wang, there is a new drama to film?" β
"I'm not looking for you when I start shooting!" In terms of appearance, Ouyang Yaoquan is far less chic and handsome than the Wireless Five Tigers, and his body shape is also average, and there is nothing outstanding about his whole body, how can Wang Jing look at it?
It turned out that he was here to entertain me. Ouyang Yaoquan's expression was gloomy and he was about to leave, when he heard the young man next to Wang Jing say, "Are you Ouyang Zhenhua?" β
"My name is Ouyang Yaoquan."
"This name is not good, let's change it, I think Ouyang Zhenhua is very good, after you change your name, the star journey will be smooth."
Ouyang Yaoquan has been in wireless for two or three years, and he doesn't remember seeing this person, and he thinks that the other party is entertaining himself, so he simply doesn't speak.
Chen Ping'an smiled: "What? Unbelief? There is a saying for you, be sure to remember. I promise that after you change your name to Ouyang Zhenhua, you will become popular in a few years. β
"Really?"
"Peace of faith and eternal life!" Three years, if you haven't been popular within three years after changing your name, you come to me, I'm responsible for your future and let you shine on the screen. Remember, my name is Chen Ping'an, the owner of Dark Horse International Film Company. You may not have heard of it now, but you will be familiar with it in the future. β
After saying this, Chen Ping'an continued to walk forward. What he said just now, he just wanted to plant a good cause first, and then have the opportunity to win over the other party in the future. If he chatted with Ouyang Zhenhua too much, he was afraid that it would have the opposite effect, and it would really make Wireless pay attention to this person in advance.
Wang Jing turned his head as he walked, looked at Ouyang Yaoquan, and couldn't see anything about the other party that met the standards of a popular student: "Mr. Chen, what you told him is true?" β
"I'll tell you Ah Xiang, if Wireless doesn't pay attention to him, sooner or later he will regret it. He will definitely become a red and purple actor in the future, and I am very optimistic about him. β
The conversation between the two fell into Ouyang Yaoquan's ears word for word. In the more than two years since joining Wireless, no one has ever been as sure of his future as Chen Ping'an just now, and his expectations for him are even higher than his own.
Chen Ping'an? Dark Horse International? These two names have been firmly imprinted in Ouyang Yao's heart since then.
After turning two streets and encountering the crew of "Goodbye Seven Days of Love" in the middle of filming, Chen Ping'an stopped again, and his eyes fell on a girl with long hair flowing in the field.
Could it be that he has found a future popular student? Following Chen Ping'an's gaze, Wang Jing's face showed a look of surprise. That's right, what do you look at when you don't come to the set to watch beautiful women?
"Mr. Chen, her name is Wang Guxian, she is from Taiwan, and Aunt Fang signed it a few months ago. Would you like me to introduce you to a few moments? β
Shang Geyundun's eyes had already lit up: "Wang, we have drunk together several times and are already friends, why don't you introduce them to me?" β
"Lao Shang, have you forgotten what I told you in the morning!" After a scolding, Chen Ping'an lowered his voice and said in Wang Jing's ear, "I want this woman, what can you do?" β
Want? "I don't know what kind of demand Mr. Chen is talking about?"
"They're all men, you know."
Wang Jing showed a knowing smile on his face: "I understand, I understand, but Joey has just come from Taiwan, I'm afraid it's not easy to do, and Mr. Chen will have to wait for a while." β
"Can't wait! For such a beautiful girl as her, if I don't start early, I'm afraid that I will be eaten by others! Is there any way to get her into my company? β
"Got your company?"
"That's right, as long as she becomes an artist in my company, then she can't escape from my palm, and if others want to hit her, they have to pass my level first, and I can slowly develop it."
Buying out Wang Guxian's contract is Chen Ping'an's real intention! But with Fang Yihua's shrewdness, she may be seen through if she is not careful, so Chen Ping'an can only pretend to be anxious and try to see if there is a chance to pass Wang Zuxian from the hands of the Shaw Family.
Wang Jing shook his head, signaling that he couldn't help. Chen Ping'an didn't force it, but just asked him to help him watch Wang Zuxian, and once someone approached, he would sue him as soon as possible. He knew very well that with the suspension of Shaw Brothers' production, Wang Zuxian's contract would definitely be put on the shelf, and he only needed to wait for the opportunity and come up with enough price.
At 2:25 p.m., Chen Ping'an and his entourage came to the screening room under the leadership of Wang Jing, and five minutes later, Fang Yihua came with a few people, all of whom were directors of Shaw Brothers. Although he had a good conversation with Chen Ping'an in the morning, in business, this is Fang Yihua's character, if "Police Story" can't pass the eyes of directors like Shaw Brothers, then the morning conversation will naturally not count. Although she thinks that this is very unlikely.
Among several directors, one is Chen Ping'an's old acquaintance, Chu Yuan, who played the villain in "Police Story". Of the other directors, Chen Ping'an recognized a few more, like Huang Tailai, Liu Jialiang, Guan Jinpeng and so on. Searching for talents has always been his goal, and he politely greeted these directors one by one, and his eyes finally fell on Guan Jinpeng.
Today's trip to the Shaw Brothers studio has gained a lot!
Turning off the door and turning off the lights, "Police Story" began to be shown in the screening room, and the first thing that appeared on the screen was the animated opening of Dark Horse International. It is improved with reference to the cartoon opening of the galloping pony in later generations, and the theme tone is based on a dark horse killing in the sky, which is very in line with the name "Dark Horse International". This is Chen Ping'an's special money to find someone to make zuΓ², and the price is expensive.
Compared with the rigid "SB" title of Shaw Brothers, the animated title of Dark Horse International gives people a refreshing feeling.
Nearly two hours later, "Heroic Story" sung by Cheng Long sounded, and the whole play ended in behind-the-scenes footage.
The projectionist turned on the lights, but there was no sound in the projection room.
Fang Yihua is waiting, waiting for the directors of Shaw Brothers to give an evaluation of this play, but they are still immersed in the play "Police Story". It's different, it's completely different, whether it's the picture, style, camera, or the novelty and excitement of the story, it's different from Shaw Brothers' small-budget production. In particular, the explosion scene caused by the car rushing down the shantytown is deeply imprinted in their hearts, but Shaw Brothers may never be able to shoot such a big scene. They are still reminiscing, reminiscing about the various novel expressions in this play, to see which ones can be used for reference and can be integrated into their own style.
Wang Jing was completely convinced. With his sensitivity to the box office, he immediately judged that the box office of this drama can definitely exceed 20 million, not to mention that the starring role is Cheng Long, maybe the box office will be higher! Dark Horse International, such an apt name, I am afraid that the box office war in this year's Christmas schedule will be more intense because of this sudden dark horse. Well, joining Dark Horse International may be a good choice.
There was no sound in the screening room for a long time, and it was quiet and eerie. Fang Yihua coughed lightly, and Chu Yuan spoke first: "I think this drama is good, it is scheduled for Christmas, and it may catch Golden Harvest and New Arts City off guard." It's just that I think the fight in the mall, although the fight is very exciting, but it is a little abrupt. But the flaws are not hidden, I personally think it is a good show. β
He was talking about the fight between Cheng Long and Hum Ha Er in the shopping mall, which was specially added by Chen Ping'an to take care of Shang Ge Yundun and Dwarf Niu, Chu Yuan's evaluation was good, but it was indeed a little abrupt.
After Chu Yuan finished speaking, Huang Tailai, Liu Jialiang and others also spoke one after another, although they all found small faults, but they still had a positive attitude towards the whole drama of "Police Story".
After listening to their evaluations, Fang Yihua had already made a decision in her heart: "Andy, come to the office with me to discuss the next step of cooperation." β