In the eyes of others, the box office in the mainland market is 350 million yuan, and the global box office is 100 million US dollars, which is already a bunker. Especially in the eyes of many Hong Kong filmmakers, this achievement is almost going to make them kneel down and worship, you must know that "Infernal Affairs" was known as the rescue masterpiece of Hong Kong films, and the box office of all the 3 parts of the trilogy combined is not comparable to the mainland box office of "Yangtze River No. 7".

But what makes everyone feel distressed is this, Zhou Xingxing's obsessive-compulsive disorder is too strict, it was just when he was an actor before, the director set the tone, he only needs to perform, even if he digs deep into the characters and brings out his own style, at least the progress of the shooting will not be so outrageous. Now that he has changed to become a director, the progress of filming is simply procrastinating, and he is careful about the selection of people, not to mention that all of his departments are the box office of "Yangtze River No. 7", that is, all of them are the box office of "Kung Fu", Hong Kong people can take his boat, and there are not many people who can eat his meal.

What makes other bigwigs even more unbearable is his desire to control, in terms of filming movies, he now has the final say in everything as a director, which makes other bosses who want to praise their own actors and actresses feel that they can't cooperate with him at all, so in name Zhou Xingxing is still a Hong Kong actor and Hong Kong director, but in fact, he cooperates with capital outside Hong Kong, which further aggravates the dissatisfaction of Hong Kong local capital with him.

Therefore, when "Yangtze River No. 7" celebrated the box office record, some negative rumors began to spread on a large scale on the Internet and in circles, and the Chinese mainland entertainment industry also joined this event with extreme excitement, and a certain character who claimed to be Lu Xun in the entertainment industry began to break the news about Zhou Xingxing's own immorality, including the heroine of "Kung Fu" was played by Zhou Xingxing on the night of casting. Mitsumi Fukuda's original prophecy unfortunately came true.

If it's just pouring dirty water, it's not enough, the really powerful people have already started quietly, the star girls of "Kung Fu" have announced in public that they want to terminate the contract, Zhou Xingxing actually read the entertainment newspaper to know the news, at first he thought it was a reporter who wrote it blindly. But he soon learned it wasn't. Not only that, but this star girl also started a lawsuit with Zhou Xingxing's Xinghui Company, in short, she was determined to terminate the contract.

As an entertainment company, Xinghui wanted to exert its company's influence at the beginning, not only to block it itself, but also to unite the whole industry to ban this female star, but soon they realized that something was wrong, this person did not simply want to be free. It's that there is someone behind it, and it's a big shot. Soon, heavyweights in the circle came to talk about Zhou Xingxing himself, hoping that both sides would take a step back. The focus of Xinghui and Zhou Xingxing's future development is on the mainland, and in this case, Xinghui and the female star reached a reconciliation, and the two sides reached an agreement to terminate the contract "peacefully and amicably".

But this is like opening a Pandora's box, the stars under Zhou Xingxing, especially the stars he has brought out in recent years. has been dug up or jumped ship one after another, and some of them are good to separate. Some of them blew up the black history of the Starlight Company when they left.

Xing Ye was silent and did not respond as always, but judging from the attitude passed on by Fukuda Mitsumi, Xinghui has strengthened contact with ATV and Kasuga's Hong Kong office, which fully sends a signal.

Soon, Shen Zhenghui received a clearer signal. Zhou Xingxing himself went to the grassland autonomous region, and the crew of "Magic Apprentice" came to visit and study.

In fact, at this time, Shen Zhenghui's filming progress has come to an end. Sony and Columbia are busy with the release of the second part of "Apprentice to Magic" at this time, and Shen Zhenghui's crew will take a temporary vacation so that the actors can cooperate with the publicity plan. And Shen Zhenghui himself will also spend a rare Spring Festival. Continue to face the mental attacks of your parents and relatives on "why aren't you getting married?"

Zhou Xingxing himself is very interested in the shooting scene and the shooting itself, probably because of his knowledge structure and growth background. Zhou Xingxing himself does not think that he can make such a historical film, but he is really interested in the new technology and new themes of the film. Under the guidance of Shen Zhenghui and Miyamoto, he visited the city in the clouds built on the grassland, and heard the introduction of how the city will be used as a local tourist resource and how the supporting projects will be built, which can clearly be seen that he is very interested in this topic.

Then he also watched the filming scenes and was amazed to see the whole process of Mario Tong Guò making up and becoming a woman.

"I thought it was a late production zuò." He said this, even approaching Mario's makeup with some recklessness, "I have to admit that he is just as good as a woman, how did you find this actor?" Zhou Xingxing asked.

"Yes, he is Thai," Shen Zhenghui replied, "a Thai actor who once worked with us recommended him, and I have to say, he is very discerning, and," he patted Miyamoto on the shoulder, "Director Miyamoto was also very action-oriented and immediately went to Thailand to investigate, and then we had our male lead." ”

Zhou Xingxing praised, "Director Miyamoto is very good at doing things. ”

"Yes, so I also hope that he will be able to independently direct such a production as soon as possible." Shen Zhenghui also expressed his expectations for Miyamoto, "Actually, I have always hoped that the "Fate" series can also be cinematicized, Miyamoto, this is what you are working towards. ”

Miyamoto looked very excited, "Hey, I'll try." ”

"Take it easy," Shen Zhenghui patted him on the shoulder again, "Actually, today's filming is over, our actors have already started to take a vacation, and they will go to the world to attend local premieres after they go home to rest." ”

"Aren't you going?" Zhou Xingxing asked.

"I'm famous, but I'm just a director." Shen Zhenghui spread his hands, "My two assistant directors will perform this work, they are Americans, and the reason why I went to the United States for the first time is because I care too much about the box office." He pouted, "Of course, now I care about the box office too, so I'm going to Pingjing." ”

Seeing Zhou Xingxing, he was a little puzzled. Shen Zhenghui explained, "China Film is responsible for the distribution in China, and this time it is a rare global simultaneous release, and I don't know how they did it. ”

"This is the effect of the last $690 million." Miyamoto said, "The total box office revenue in 2006 is said to be about 2.6 billion yuan, and your film is twice that amount. ”

"Compared to four years ago. This number has increased by almost three times," Shen Zhenghui replied, "Pay attention to the potential of the market, Miyamoto, I have to say, this is a big shortcoming of yours, sometimes your vision is still too narrow, except for the United States is Japan." ”

"And Europe." Miyamoto added quietly.

"There are too many European countries, and it is too difficult to issue." Shen Zhenghui said. "Now that you're in a market that's tripled in four years, what do you think you should be prioritizing?"

"I'm sorry." Miyamoto bowed.

"It's okay," Shen Zhenghui waved his hand, "In another four years, when this market triples, I believe you won't ignore it." ”

"Does it mean that by 2010, the annual box office will be able to increase to 8 billion yuan?" Zhou Xingxing on the side was thoughtful.

"Maybe 10 billion yuan." Shen Zhenghui said, "Who knows." When the time comes, looking back, maybe the box office of "Yangtze River No. 7" is nothing, how can there be more than a dozen movies a year that reach the level of Yangtze River No. 7! ”

Zhou Xingxing raised his eyebrows, "This in itself is nothing. ”

"It's too modest, there are not many people in China who can reach your level!" Shen Zhenghui said, "Look at how hard the three major directors have worked to achieve this result? ”

"Director Zhang's new film has just been released." Zhou Xingxing shook his head, "There is a Taiwanese little king, a mainland actress, and the box office of Hong Kong actors will not be bad." ”

Shen Zhenghui knew which film Zhou Xingxing was talking about, and "The City is Full of Big-breasted Girls" gave full play to Director Zhang's photography talent. No, every one of his films has exerted his cinematography talent, even the long-shot real yàn film "No One is Missing" is no exception.

Not ready to talk about this topic, Shen Zhenghui continued to ask, "I heard that Director Feng wants to cooperate with you?" ”

Zhou Xingxing laughed, "Do you mean to shoot commercials?" ”

"You're just working together on commercials?"

"Yes, his next film is said to be a war movie," Zhou Xingxing spread his hands, "I can't act." ”

Director Chen is still hibernating, needless to say.

All of a sudden, after talking about the filming of "Magic Apprentice", everyone really couldn't find a suitable topic.

coughed, Zhou Xingxing took the initiative to break the silence, "I want to shoot "Kung Fu 2". ”

Shen Zhenghui raised his eyebrows, is this the rhythm of seeking cooperation? The heroine of "Kung Fu" just ran away, and Xing Ye filmed "Kung Fu 2", which shows that he is also holding his breath in his heart? "Is the script ready?" He asked.

Zhou Xingxing was a little embarrassed, "I'm still writing, but I think the preparation can be done first." ”

You've done your work so early. Shen Zhenghui was a little speechless, he was not a fan, as the boss, he really didn't like Zhou Xingxing. The preparation for "Kung Fu" has been done for more than a year, and "Yangtze River No. 7" has also been more than a year, if it is not a good box office, who has the patience to play like this?

"This, I support in principle." Shen Zhenghui said, "But for a long time in the future, I'm afraid that I won't be able to distract myself from things other than 'Magic Apprentice', if you want to cooperate, you should ask Xinghui to talk to Kasuga, what do you think?" ”

Zhou Xingxing pursed his lips and suddenly mentioned, "I heard that you have a company in Hong Kong?" Or otherwise, it's good to work with ATV. Seeing Shen Zhenghui's eyes, Zhou Xingxing explained, "In this way, the film can be made into a co-production, and it is more convenient to distribute it in the mainland," he said. ”

"But the global box office of "Kung Fu 1" is $350 million at the global box office." Shen Zhenghui felt a little incomprehensible, "The distribution should still focus on foreign countries, right?" ”

"I don't really want to work with Colombia," Zhou said, shaking his head, before adding, "at least not in the way they want." ”

"Don't worry, this can be discussed," Shen Zhenghui said, "I think you still have to find Fukuda Mitsumi in this matter." ”

Seeing that Zhou Xingxing frowned, Shen Zhenghui explained, "My company has shares with ATV and Futian Guangmei, and if you invest, you can find another way." ”

It's not easy for Zhou Xingxing to refuse now, after all, Japan is also a big ticket warehouse for him now.

"But I think we can continue to talk with Colombia, foreigners don't want to make money," Shen Zhenghui said, but looking at the Japanese and other foreigners around him, he had to add, "Of course, the same is true for Chinese." If you can't talk about it, you can talk to Sony or other companies, and I think these companies will give face. "For the sake of The Magic Apprentice.

Zhou Xingxing seemed to be convinced, he hesitated, and walked with Shen Zhenghui to a remote place, "This time the budget is really eight thousand dollars," he said, "including my salary and director's fees." ”

At this cost, if it is only screened on the mainland, it is impossible to return to the cost, even if it is screened in the whole of Asia, it is very dangerous, and you still want to kick Colombia away?

Shen Zhenghui rubbed his temples, "You better talk to Mitsumi Fukuda directly," he said, "I really don't have the energy outside of 'Magic Apprentice'." ”

Zhou Xingxing then swallowed a lot of words into his mouth, including actors who can use queens for this shooting, he actually has a candidate in his heart, and several girls who cooperate with him in "The Green Hornet", his impression is not bad, especially the Qingnuma Tomoaki who can speak Chinese and Cantonese, he originally wanted to use Ainuma Tomoaki instead of the female star who broke the contract as the heroine. But Shen Zhenghui's attitude made him swallow a lot of words in his stomach, and he was about to turn around and say it to Fukuda Mitsumi.

Things were progressing very quickly, and when Shen Zhenghui returned to Japan and began to review the progress of the special effects production of the third part, Mitsumi Fukuda had already brought the good news that she had negotiated with Zhou Xingxing in Hong Kong.

Her tone was slightly sarcastic, "The cost of 80 million US dollars is one-quarter of his actor's salary and one-quarter of his director's salary, although he doesn't take dividends this time, but I think it's better for him to get dividends." ”

"Can you tolerate him offsetting one-half of his investment with a stake in a slice of his salary?" Shen Zhenghui asked rhetorically, "According to the results of the first part, after deducting the distribution costs, I will give him 100 million at that time." ”

"I'd rather give him 100 million," Mitsumi Fukuda replied, "Colombia will never admit that he can offset half of the cost of production, the crew must be their people, and they will definitely do the money for publicity, so in the end he will definitely not get 100 million." ”

"So?"

"I gave him a package price of 30 million, and in the end, if the box office hits, I will give him a red envelope," Mitsumi Fukuda took a deep breath, "We even discussed how much the red envelope is, I understand the difficulty of dealing with this kind of character, I think those Hollywood companies must be in the same mood as me when facing Cameron." ”

"So the cost of making zuò has reached 70 million?"

"Yes, this time it's Sony who will release it," Mitsumi Fukuda took a deep breath, "They generously gave a discounted price on the distribution fee, but this is for the sake of 'Magic Apprentice', and what Zhou Xingxing himself promised us was to make your Aonuma Tomoaki the heroine." ”

"Huh?"

"I hope you don't have a green head when the time comes." Mitsumi Fukuda laughed, "Of course, this is the main role he promised, and the supporting roles can also use our people, but to be honest, I think on the one hand he probably thinks it's not cost-effective to train people, and on the other hand, it's probably because our actors are really cheap." ”

"......" (To be continued......)