Chapter 366: Let the Bullets Fly?
On April 30, 1985, after a month and a half of filming, the crew of "Dragon and Tiger Brothers" returned to Hong Kong as scheduled.
Wang Zichuan listened carefully for a while, and said in surprise: "You mean that Jiahe is preparing to make a blockbuster movie to be released in the New Year?" ”
Hong Jinbao nodded and added: "The set has been set in Taiwan, Ah Chuan, this time it is really a big production, famous singers and actors in Hong Kong and Taiwan have almost accepted the invitation, Lin Qingxia, Ye Qianwen, Tan Yonglin, Chen Baixiang, Ah Long, Guan Zhilin, Deng Lijun, and of course me. ”
Wang Zichuan asked: "What is the theme of the film?" ”
Hong Jinbao said: "I don't know about this, but I heard that Golden Harvest rented a train, even if it is filmed for a month, the rent is a large amount." ”
It turned out to be "Rich Train"! Wang Zichuan's heart is bright, it seems that this year's New Year's file is very lively, Xinyicheng has prepared the "Best Partner" series, and Golden Harvest has prepared "Rich Train", what should Tengfei Entertainment do to fight against them?
Hong Jinbao looked embarrassed and said tentatively: "Ah Chuan, I also agreed to Jiahe's invitation to repay the favor, you won't blame me, right?" ”
"How so?" Wang Zichuan smiled, Hong Jinbao has been in Jiahe for so long, and it is natural to owe a few favors.
Hong Jinbao was relieved, and immediately smiled and said: "Ah Chuan, you have to be ready, it seems that this time Jiahe is aiming at the box office champion of the New Year's stalls, if Tengfei Entertainment can suppress Jiahe this time, everyone will be impressed and officially recognize the strength of Tengfei Entertainment!" ”
"I understand!" Wang Zichuan deeply thinks that Golden Harvest was forced to resort to this kind of rogue trick this time, if Tengfei Entertainment can defeat "Rich Train" and "Best Partner", the position of the boss of the Hong Kong film industry must be Tengfei Entertainment!
"What are you busy with now?"
Hong Jinbao said: "What else can you be busy with, when you made "Dragon Brother and Tiger Brother", your Wang family class was much more brilliant. He was stimulated, this time he had to do "Police Story" single-handedly, not only directing and acting himself, but also all the members of the family class, so he had to surpass "Dragon Brother and Tiger Brother". ”
"That's the best!"
The more Cheng Long worked hard, the more Tengfei Entertainment earned, and the film "Police Story" paid dividends, and Tengfei Entertainment accounted for the majority.
Hong Jinbao asked: "Ah Chuan, how are you going to play this New Year's file, if there is anything you want me to help with." You just say, I will definitely let Golden Harvest stagger the schedule. ”
Wang Zichuan said: "Since Jiahe has made a big production, how can Tengfei Entertainment lag behind, I also plan to make a film with the theme of the Republic of China, as for the train, I will make one myself." ”
"Making a train?" Hong Jinbao was dumbfounded, Jiahe's big family business didn't do this, and Tengfei Entertainment actually wanted to assemble a train.
Wang Zichuan nodded, he planned to make the film "Let the Bullets Fly". Although the production cost may be larger, this is the only film in which he can remember most of the lines, and he may have to shoot in the mainland.
"It doesn't cost much to make a zuò train, rent a small locomotive. Plus two iron compartments. ”
"What's the use of this palm-sized train?" When Hong Jinbao heard this, he was immediately deflated, Jiahe was a real train.
Wang Zichuan worried: "But the starring role of this film is not easy to find, big brother, do you know that kind of domineering actor." ”
Hong Jinbao said: "There are a lot of domineering actors. Zhou Runfa is one, and Zheng Shaoqiu is also good. ”
"Zhou Runfa, I plan to let him play the villain, as for Zheng Shaoqiu......" Wang Zichuan groaned. Zheng Shaoqiu seems to be missing something, and besides, none of the movies starring Zheng Shaoqiu are big hits, they are all hitting the streets, he doesn't want to stick to this kind of mold.
"Zheng Shaoqiu should forget it, he is a good hand at acting on TV."
Hong Jinbao said: "I'll pay attention when I go back, as long as there are such actors in Hong Kong, I will definitely call you." ”
Wang Zichuan stared at Hong Jinbao, brought Hong Jinbao's image into the film, and said with a smile: "Actually, the image of the eldest brother is good, although he is a little fatter, but that momentum is not inferior to others!" ”
"Me?" Hong Jinbao waved his hand and sneered: "How can I be domineering, it's okay for you to make me funny, I don't have such a thing as domineering, the audience is familiar with my routines, maybe they will see the film as a comedy." ”
Hong Jinbao has a resolute attitude, Wang Zichuan dispelled the idea in his heart, Zhou Yunfa has played the villain, and the Hong Kong people still don't know if they can accept it, if Hong Jinbao is also made a 180-degree change, maybe the film will really hit the street!
"I understand, it's still early anyway, let's put down the starring matter first, big brother, you help me keep an eye on who Jiahe invited, some people I have to contact earlier, so as not to have a conflict in the schedule."
Hong Jinbao smiled: "That's no problem, Yuan Di is still thinking about it now, Ah Chuan, you ......"
"Yuan Di, I'm going to do it!" Wang Zichuan said without hesitation: "You immediately inform Yuan Di, I will look for him in the New Year, although he is not the leading actor, but he has a lot of scenes." ”
Hong Jinbao knew that Wang Zichuan would say this, in fact, he persuaded Yuan Yuan to wait and see for a while, eggs can't be put in the same basket, if the Golden Harvest New Year's stall battle fails, their brothers and sisters must have someone to shine.
"Then I'll go back first."
"I'll send you!"
"No need!"
Hong Jinbao patted his ass and left.
Chen Baixiang, who was sitting in Qiu Shuzhen's office next door, immediately walked in.
"Ah Chuan, what did Hong Jinbao say, his face was heavy when he came in, and he smiled at the corner of his mouth when he went out, did you agree to any conditions for him."
Wang Zichuan shook his head and said: "No, Mr. Hong is here to sue me Jiahe things, Zou Wenhuai plans to plot against us once in the New Year!" ”
Jiahe made such a big move, he only received the news now, and it seems that he had already given a gag order.
Chen Baixiang said to himself: "Did they prepare a big production zuò, I heard that Cheng Long made a Hollywood blockbuster...... This can't, there is still half a year before the New Year, and there is not enough time! ”
Wang Zichuan said with a smile: "It's not a Hollywood blockbuster, but Hollywood films are not always shot for a few years, the speed is fast enough, and it can be completed in a few days." ”
"How can it be so exaggerated!" Chen Baixiang doesn't believe it at all, not to mention that Hollywood pays attention to quality, that is, Hong Kong, where the pace of life is fast, except for the film "Nightclub", no film has been shot in a week, plus post-production, it will take at least a month.
Wang Zichuan is not talking nonsense, he remembered that film, there were only a few actors, talking in the house, simple scenes, and it actually received hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office.
Chen Baixiang said: "Since Golden Harvest and New Arts City have prepared New Year's films, are we also preparing for Tengfei Entertainment?" ”
Wang Zichuan said: "You're right, I have a preliminary idea for the film. ”
Chen Baixiang smiled, Tengfei Entertainment has Wang Zichuan, don't worry about anything, only if the opponent shows a little flaw, Tengfei Entertainment can turn defeat into victory, no...... Tengfei Entertainment has never failed at all!
Wang Zichuan drew a model train on paper, handed it to Chen Baixiang and said: "You find someone to make this thing, I only need to use it for a week, and it will cost 500,000 yuan." ”
"Don't worry, I'll build the train within half a million." Chen Baixiang quickly estimated the cost and said solemnly: "A prop will cost 500,000 yuan, and the film will probably cost no less than 10 million!" ”
Wang Zichuan said: "At present, the actor's salary is not high, if you go to the mainland for filming, it will cost about 8 million, and if you go to Taiwan for filming, it will cost at least 10 million. ”
Chen Baixiang said: "If you go to the mainland to film, there will be some trouble in Taiwan. ”
Wang Zichuan groaned: "Films with the theme of the Republic of China, Taiwan is easy to say, it's a pity!" ”
It's a pity that Zhulian helped the bigwigs go to prison to enjoy their happiness, otherwise if you contact them, you might be able to fool the past.
Chen Baixiang said: "Recently, the policy on the Taiwan side has been loosened, and our influence on Tengfei Entertainment is also increasing. ”
"That's fine!" Wang Zichuan understands the inside story, since the United States broke out the inside story of the 'Jiangnan case,' the prestige of the Taiwan Government has been greatly reduced, and Western countries have generally criticized Taiwan's black and gold government, and even advocated cutting off aid to Taiwan.
Chen Baixiang put the note in his pocket and said with a smile: "Ah Chuan, didn't you ask Ah Jin and Ah Jin to pay attention to that mainland boy Li Lianjie last time, he has recently been to Hong Kong again." ”
"Li Lianjie has come to Hong Kong?" Wang Zichuan's expression moved, "Let the Bullets Fly" can let Li Lianjie try it.
Chen Baixiang said: "Last year, the Zong family produced a film "North and South Shaolin", which was completed a while ago, and the crew all returned to Hong Kong, and Li Lianjie also followed. ”
Wang Zichuan immediately said: "You can help me make an appointment with Li Lianjie, this kung fu kid has great potential, his image and kung fu are good, which is very in line with the Americans' impression of the mysterious Oriental kung fu, maybe he can open the Hollywood market one step ahead of Golden Harvest." ”
Chen Baixiang asked rhetorically: "Does Li Lianjie really have so much potential?" This time he came to Hong Kong to see a doctor, and I heard that during the filming, Li Lianjie was seriously injured, and I don't know if he dares to continue filming! ”
Wang Zichuan said with a smile: "You also underestimate Li Lianjie, in short, you do what I say, I have been busy making "Gambling Saint" in the past few days, otherwise I would like to visit in person." ”
Chen Baixiang said: "It's better for me to go, if others know that the boss of Tengfei Entertainment visited Li Lianjie in person." He has become a sweetheart, and his competitiveness has increased by at least three times. ”
"If only you knew!"
Wang Zichuan muttered secretly, Chen Baixiang is becoming more and more sleek, I don't know when he will leave Tengfei Entertainment?
Chen Baixiang reminded: "Xu Ke's "A Chinese Ghost Story" has also been launched, this old boy is very domineering, and the producers sent by the company always come back to complain. ”
"Well, I'll take a look when I have time."
Chen Baixiang said: "Then I will go to the finance department to take out the funds, Hong Kong has eliminated a lot of old-fashioned trains, and I may have unexpected gains if I go first." (To be continued......)
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