"What?"

As soon as Le Jin spoke, Zheng Hanyi and the others were instantly dumbfounded. The convening of today's cocktail party and the emergence of the two major associations were facilitated by the Hong Kong government under the pressure of Lin Xiaozhi's monopoly of public opinion, and there is no lack of meaning against him Lin Xiaozhi. Before the reception began, Zheng Hanyi and others also guessed his possible reaction, but after throwing out the big bait of the Radio and Television Association at this time, Lin Xiaozhi and his ATV did not take the bait at all, which was completely unexpected to them.

"What?"

Zeng Decheng's face was shocked, and even Shao Yifu, who was standing next to him, opened his mouth slightly. He is the one who knows the inside story, although he has learned in advance from the relationship department that he will inevitably become the first chairman of the 'Radio and Television Association', and the British government in Hong Kong has no shortage of intentions to take this opportunity to knock Lin Xiaozhi. But as soon as the party came up today, the expected twists and turns of the 'dispute' did not appear, and the other party did not mean to fight for land at all, but surprised him.

Zheng Hanyi pushed his glasses, and he immediately asked, "Mr. Le also recommended Mr. Shao Yifu to be the first chairman of the Radio and Television Association?" ”

Anyone can hear the surprise and doubt in his words, and it's no wonder that the punch with all his strength just went out but found that it was empty, this aggrieved and awkward feeling, I believe it is uncomfortable enough.

Le Jin smiled and nodded, but his attitude was very affirmative: "Director Zheng heard it right, our ATV did recommend Mr. Shao Yifu as the chairman of the Radio and Television Association, which is also what Mr. Lin Xiaozhi meant!" ”

As soon as the affirmative answer came out, Lin Xiaozhi immediately felt that the eyes of the entire venue fell on him for a moment, including jealousy, envy, admiration, and some ill intentions, but he didn't seem to notice it, smiled and nodded around, indicating that Lejin's words were good.

The Radio and Television Association was established, and Lin Xiaozhi naturally knew that if someone from ATV could serve as the first chairman of the association, it would bring a lot of convenience to the development of the TV station. Not to mention that just in dealing with the British government in Hong Kong and even the mainland, this identity can provide a lot of convenience for TV stations. But this is only the good side, and this identity also has many inconveniences.

The reason why he 'gave up' this identity is that in addition to sensing that the British government in Hong Kong might take the opportunity to stumble on himself and suppress himself, he also guessed that the person who is most likely to get it is actually someone else or TVB's boss Shao Yifu.

Whether in his past life or in this life, Lin Xiaozhi admires this Hong Kong TV tycoon very much, but admiration is admiration, he has not forgotten the relationship between the two who are now competitors. The Hong Kong market in the land of projectiles is so big, and if ATV wants to win the leading position of Hong Kong TV, it can only step on the TVB position that has held this position for decades, and there is no other way than the first time. With ATV's Reform',Ratings have risen rapidly in a short period of time,Relying on the operation of several new programs and TV series system,Today's ATV has snatched a lot of viewers from TVB in a short period of time,Although these viewers with the fading of curiosity only part of them can be converted into ATV's die-hard fans,But it also makes TVB feel the threat of competitors again,Recently, there has been a big ratings war between the two TV stations,Although ATV has taken the lead under his guidance,But TVB has also begun to copy ATV's by relying on tricks'Reformed'.

If it was placed in the past, Hong Kong did not have a sound law to protect ATV's rights and interests, and its own programs and reforms were copied by opponents, except for a war of words, ATV really didn't have much to deal with. But now the Radio and Television Association is about to be established, and one of its responsibilities after its establishment is to mediate unfair competition in the industry, Lin Xiaozhi and ATV still hold a lot of hole cards in their hands and have not been sacrificed, after pushing Shao Yifu to the position of the first chairman of the Radio and Television Association, he wants to see if Shao Yifu is one-sided when the time comes, or whether he can only follow the rhythm of ATV's reform to innovate in the face of ATV's continuous seizure of TVB's market share.

This identity is an honor, but it is also a shackle, depending on how it is used!

The radio and television industry can really speak TVB, ATV, satellite TV, Wharf TV, RTHK, commercial radio and Metro Radio, three of which have expressed their stance and were elected is still TVB's boss Shao Yifu, Hong Kong's largest TV station is naturally impossible to turn out with its elbows and push out the benefits of sending it to the door.

Although he was surprised by Lin Xiaozhi's decision with ATV, Shao Yifu, who knew the inside story, was still very concerned about the first chairman of the Radio and Television Association who was sent to the door, so after Wang Guanyan, the director of Jiucang TV, reluctantly recommended him, Zeng Decheng urged: "It seems that the industry still agrees on Shao Sheng's appointment as the chairman of the first Radio and Television Association, Shao Sheng, you don't have to resign, you can work hard!" ”

Shao Yifu didn't shirk either, and said with a smile: "Shao has only been in this industry for a few more days, if you talk about talent and vitality, both Mr. Lin Xiaozhi and Mr. Li Zekai are far superior to Shao." I am deeply frightened and uneasy to assume the position of chairman of the Radio and Television Association, and I will do my best to seek the welfare of my peers in the industry in the future! ”

His words are not beautiful, but he can call the son of the richest man in China a 'sixth uncle', which shows his status in the industry.

Lin Xiaozhi stood below and listened to the applause in the venue, and his heart fluctuated slightly. Even if he is conceited, he has to admit that even if he and ATV want to compete with Shao Yifu for the position of the first chairman of the Radio and Television Association, I am afraid that the probability of success is not high, because the name Shao Yifu actually represents the development history of the Hong Kong TV industry.

With Shao Yifu, the first chairman, being elected, the Radio and Television Association is halfway built, although the positions of the four directors and a number of directors are also important, but they are obviously not suitable for selection at this reception, Zheng Hanyi and Zeng Decheng and others each said a few words of good expectations for the future of the Radio and Television Association, and made an appointment with several TV stations and radio stations to discuss the time and address in detail, this page was picked up again because of ATV's indisputability but turned over gently.

The rest, naturally, is the film association that is significantly heavier than the Radio and Television Association.

To say that the weight of the Radio and Television Association is not as good as that of the Film Association is actually a false proposition. Purely in terms of Hong Kong's local influence and social coverage, the weight of the Radio and Television Association is undoubtedly heavy enough, but there are only four television stations and three radio stations in Hong Kong. On the contrary, with the efforts of hundreds of local film companies, the influence of Hong Kong films has been promoted to the whole of Asia and even the European and American world. So in a sense, once the film association is established, its influence will be much higher and greater than that of the radio and television association.

The Radio and Television Association failed to lose Lin Xiaozhi's face, although Zheng Hanyi felt awkward, but the Broadcasting Authority has a lot of intersection with the film, but he is no longer suitable to announce the film association. With a light cough, Zeng Decheng, the director of the film and entertainment department, known as Mr. Donkey's face, finally stood up and took over to continue to host the reception.

"In 1987, the total box office in Hong Kong was 7. 772.5 billion Hong Kong dollars, an increase of 21% over the previous year. 38%, the number of moviegoers exceeded 35 million for the first time, reaching a height of about 38.87 million, opening the prelude to the great development of the Hong Kong film industry! In 88, the total box office of Hong Kong films increased by 31 again. 84%, up to 10. A height of HK$2.4 billion. The number of moviegoers throughout the year has exceeded 45 million, and the golden age of Hong Kong films has officially arrived. ”

Zeng Decheng's voice was not loud, but he was the director of the film and entertainment department in charge of the life and death of Hong Kong films, as soon as he opened his mouth, there was silence in the venue, and everyone present closed their mouths very face-saving and listened to him patiently.

"Although due to the economic crisis brought about by the political storm, the Hong Kong box office plummeted in '89 for 13. 71%, and the total number of moviegoers has also dropped by 10 million. However, we are optimistic to see that it was in this year that the scale of the entire Hong Kong film industry exceeded 4 billion Hong Kong dollars for the first time, and it still increased by 7 compared to the previous year in the midst of the low tide. 17%。 After a short period of adjustment, the box office of Hong Kong films in Hong Kong after the market has recovered again exceeded the HK$1 billion mark, and the annual growth rate of the entire industry has exceeded 46%, reaching 62. A height of HK$700 million. Let me pause here to express my feelings, congratulations to all the people in the film industry present, you have created a miracle! ”

Everyone loves to listen to compliments, not to mention that they came out of the mouth of Zeng Decheng, the director of the film and entertainment department, as soon as his words fell, there was laughter in the venue.

"The blockbusters in the 90s have been blockbuster one by one, and the 30 million, 40 million, and 50 million box office hits have all come out, and Boss Yang and I were both able to get into that year!"

"The movie is really profitable, I remember Lao Chen, you Tianyu made three small-budget movies last year, two of which had a good box office and sold films, I'm afraid there will be tens of millions of dollars, right?"

"Hehe, it's just luck. If you want to make a lot of money, no one can compare to the people of Asia and Golden Harvest, they have sold movies to Europe and the United States, when we drink soup, people eat meat in a big gulp, I remember that in 90 years, the net profit of Asia exceeded one billion a year! ”

"Media Asia earned more last year, but people dare to fight. The investment in a movie alone is more than 100 million, and looking at the whole of Hong Kong, Media Asia and Golden Harvest dare to be the first! ”

There was a conversation in the venue for a while, of course, the most talked about was Lin Xiaozhi and his Huanya. Even Zeng Decheng listened to it, and had to admit his success, in recent years, the scale of the Hong Kong film industry has not so much skyrocketed, but rather that the scale of Media Asia is expanding, which has affected the entire Hong Kong film industry.

It's just admiration and admiration, Zeng Decheng also has an identity as a politician who is very sensitive to the current situation. At this sensitive point in time, when there are only a few years left before Hong Kong's return to the motherland, London's removal of the governor of Hong Kong, who was considered too pro-China, and the replacement of Patten Patten, a hawkish politician who had called for a nuclear war to defend Hong Kong, the last glory of the British Empire, as the last governor of Hong Kong speaks for itself. What's more, not only him, but even Wilsson, who was called a 'traitor' by the British media, has repeatedly used the word 'monopoly' to try government interference in the face of the fact that Hong Kong public opinion may be controlled by Lin Xiaozhi and his family, who are close to the mainland. As one of the world's most famous free ports and international metropolises, Hong Kong has never enacted and enacted an 'anti-monopoly bill'.

I am afraid that the wind direction in Hong Kong is about to change, which is what all politicians who are sensitive to the current situation can perceive, which is why this reception appeared.

A lot of thoughts passed through his mind in an instant, Zeng Decheng quickly reined in his mind and continued: "The year 1991 that has just passed is undoubtedly a more brilliant year for Hong Kong films, and I believe many people have no doubt about this. Because in the past year, the box office of this port not only appeared 17 again. With an annual growth rate of 3%, the scale of the entire film industry has soared to 26 billion Hong Kong dollars, which has soared several times over the previous year. This is something to be proud of, but we also have to see the many hidden problems behind the expansion of this entire industry! According to our statistics, the total number of moviegoers in Hong Kong has barely maintained 35 million in the past 91 years, which is worse than in 1989. All of them show that this wave of growth in the Hong Kong film industry is not healthy, but a short-term industry surge achieved on the basis of sacrificing the future of the entire industry! Therefore, the establishment of a film association that can provide supervision and guidance to the industry is crucial to the development of the entire Hong Kong film industry. ”

He is worthy of being a high-achieving student of Chinese University, and his eloquence is excellent. His speech was not only well-informed, but also inspiring and exciting, and many people listened to it with a burning fire.

However, the listener had a heart, but Lin Xiaozhi's brows rarely furrowed when he heard this.

As we all know, the reason why the scale of the Hong Kong film industry soared several times last year is entirely because of the successive listing of the two film companies of Media Asia and Golden Harvest, with excellent performance and profitability, the estimated market value of Media Asia has stabilized at around 15 billion Hong Kong dollars, and occasionally it has never fallen below 14.5 billion Hong Kong dollars, and it can be said that the scale of the subordinate enterprises of a film group alone accounts for more than half of the current Hong Kong film industry. In the past two years, whether in the European and American markets, Jiahe has faced the danger of being replaced by Media Asia in terms of influence and popularity. In recent months, the stock price has continued to fall because it has not launched a blockbuster film with profits that satisfies investors, and the outside world's market value has been oscillating around five or six billion Hong Kong dollars, which is less than half of that of Media Asia.

Although the two film groups of Media Asia and Golden Harvest currently account for most of the entire industry, Zeng Dechengyi alluded to the fact that last year's surge in the industry was an unhealthy growth at the expense of the future of the entire industry, and it had the meaning of targeting them Media Asia. Such a gesture of not making too much concealment couldn't help but make Lin Xiaozhi's heart sink, and he couldn't help but plan for the worst, which was bound to the Film Association.

gave Li Xiuxian a look, this well-known Hong Kong filmmaker who had a personal relationship with him and had also been tied to the chariot of Media Asia stood up willingly, "The Hong Kong film industry is highly competitive, although there was no special film association established before, but there are many similar organizations such as the Directors Guild and the Screenwriters Guild. Director Zeng, please forgive me for interjecting. I wonder how this film association oversees the entire industry? ”

It is different from the almighty history that quickly dimmed after losing Zhou Xingchi in the previous life. Because of his influence on Li Xiuxian's Universal Pictures, although it also failed to retain the star master, this pair of masters and apprentices did not turn against each other like in the previous life, and they did not get along with each other. Although Xing Ye has a slightly biased temperament, he is not as selfish as the legend says. Although it was poached by the sky-high contract issued by Yongsheng, he still took the initiative to reduce the price and went back to his parents' house to pick up several low-cost movies from Magnum, plus he also co-produced a few movies with Media Asia, Magnum has shot as many as eight films in less than two years since it was invested by Lin Xiaozhi, six of which have easily achieved profitability, and four films have achieved a box office of more than 10 million Hong Kong dollars in this port alone, and Magnum Pictures has become a 'star company' in the industry.

So as soon as Li Xiuxian spoke, Zeng Decheng quickly recognized the 'dog legs' of Lin Xiaozhi, a well-known person in the industry, and replied with an unchanged face: "Like the Radio and Television Association, the Film and Entertainment Department will transfer some of its functions to the Film Association to ensure that the soon-to-be-established Film Association has sufficient influence and credibility." ”

Obviously, these words could not satisfy Li Xiuxian or Lin Xiaozhi behind him, this time he didn't need to signal, Debao President Xian Qiran asked aggressively: "What function?" Movie Rating Review? Protection of artists' rights and interests? Theatrical content supervision? Or is it the pricing power of movie ticket prices? ”

Zeng Decheng's face changed, the right to review film classification can be said to be one of the most important powers of the Film and Entertainment Department, and it is also one of the most powerful means that the government can intervene in the Hong Kong film industry, and the other is taxation. The bottom line of the British government in Hong Kong is indeed to consider putting it in the hands of the Film Association, after all, the Film Association will still be supervised by the Film and Entertainment Department. But this power is also the core power of the film and entertainment department, and he is unwilling to hand it over lightly unless it is a last resort.

As for the other functions mentioned by Xian Qiran, the protection of the rights and interests of artists is not enough, and the latter two cannot be fully mastered even by the film and entertainment department, especially the power of movie ticket pricing, which is almost firmly controlled by the four major cinema chains in Hong Kong and several major film groups. To put it mildly, Media Asia wants to raise the ticket price of a certain movie that will be screened in its Debao Cinema Line, which is almost just a matter of one sentence, and the same can be done by Golden Harvest and Golden Princess.

Although the average movie ticket price in Hong Kong has skyrocketed to more than 20 Hong Kong dollars in previous years, the film and entertainment department and the consumer association have warned them several times, but several giants still don't buy it, what is the result? Last year, the ticket prices of many blockbuster movies under Media Asia and Golden Harvest broke through the HK$30 mark again, and the government still had no choice.

So when Xian Qiran opened his mouth, the face of the head of the film and entertainment department changed.

"Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, and the rights and interests of artists and the legal operation of all film companies will be protected by law, which the Film Association will have. However, the film classification system has only just been established, and it is not possible to transfer it to the film association at present. As for the cinema supervision and ticket pricing power, we will also consider it! ”

As soon as the words came out, Zeng Decheng immediately heard a whispered discussion and complaint in the venue.

"What's the matter? Isn't that just a sign from this film association, and it doesn't have any fart power? I still want to mix and mix with it before! ”

"This gap is too big, the Broadcasting Authority has handed over all the general powers to the Radio and Television Association, why doesn't this film association have any, doesn't this look down on us filmmakers?"

"The most important thing is the right to review the film classification, and the Film Association only needs to have it. The movies made by our industry are reviewed by ourselves, and there is no criticism from the film and entertainment department, and the chances of this pass are much greater! ”

"The power to set ticket prices is all in the hands of theater merchants and several major film giants, even if the government comes forward, the other party is not necessarily willing to hand it over, how do I feel that it is a bit difficult for the strong people on the side of Media Asia!"

All kinds of voices of discussion continued, shouting and hugging, and there was a lot of noise, which made Zeng Decheng's face even more ugly when he heard it, but he also clearly understood that if he did not release some real and visible power, this semi-official film association initiated by the government may not be as wishful as the Radio and Television Association.

But he was really unwilling to let the movie classification review, and he quickly turned his brain at the moment, and was about to think about how to solve the unfavorable situation, when he heard a high voice suddenly come from the venue, which lifted his spirits.

"The establishment of the Film Association is imperative, as Director Zeng said before, the Hong Kong film industry has been in an unhealthy expansion in recent years, following the trend of filmmaking, shoddy production, a movie is popular and you can see several or even a dozen follow-up movies in a short period of time, and the plot of meat jokes and Fengyue has made countless movies more and more vulgar to watch. Although the film classification review system can screen out some of these movies, it will inevitably ruin the reputation and interests of the industry. Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, but not all problems can be solved by the law and the government alone, especially the problems of our film industry itself, and we need a fair and just organization to guide the development of the entire industry through self-supervision within the industry! ”

Looking at the voice, Lin Xiaozhi found that the person who spoke was a middle-aged man who was neither tall nor short, looking to be in his forties, with a pair of thick-bottomed glasses on his square face with Chinese characters, and a faint official tone made him look at the other party a few more times, and he couldn't help frowning slightly, he just looked through his memory for a while, and he didn't find any memory about this person.

"Deng Sheng, who is this person?"

Those who can be invited are either politicians or insiders. I didn't see him speak when the Fangcai Radio and Television Association was established, and Lin Xiaozhi expected that he was either from the government or the boss or senior management of a film company in the industry.

Deng Guangrong is also an old man in the industry, but after glancing at the other party a few times, he also frowned, and shook his head to indicate that he didn't recognize it.

Huang Baiming, who was standing not far away, seemed to hear it, and walked over and pointed out to them with half surprise: "It's not strange that you can't recognize him, his name is Yang Yuping, even if he is an old man who has been in the industry for more than ten years, he may not know all of him, but he has a great influence on Hong Kong films, "Film Fortnightly", the Hong Kong International Film Festival and even the establishment of the Academy Awards are all related to him! ”

Deng Guangrong was taken aback, "There is still such a number one person in the circle?" ”

This can't blame him, Deng Guangrong is an actor after all, Yang Yuping developed in Taiwan when he was most famous in the Hong Kong film industry, and it is not surprising that he does not know him. Huang Baiming patiently explained to him, but Lin Xiaozhi asked in surprise: "I don't think many people know him, such a number one person, even if he is low-key, it is impossible to be so famous in the circle?" ”

"Hehe, if Lin Sheng knew his other identity, I'm afraid he wouldn't be surprised!" Huang Baiming smiled and pointed to Zeng Decheng's side, hinting that it was already obvious.

Lin Xiaozhi's heart moved: "He has a public office? ”

"He's the Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs!"

"No wonder!" Lin Xiaozhi suddenly realized.

It is not strange for the children of wealthy families in Hong Kong to participate in politics with businessmen and tycoons with a net worth of tens of millions or even more than 100 million, but out of the concern of the public and public opinion that these special politicians may abuse their power for personal gain, such people generally want to play down their family background and business background if they want to participate in politics. For example, his eldest brother Lin Xiaoyi, who has confirmed that he wants to participate in politics, has recently completely resigned from his position in the Kowloon Bank and other industries of the Lin family, and is running for the district councilor of the East Kowloon District. Although it is a move to take off his pants and fart, it also represents an attitude, if Yang Yuping really has a public office, and he is also a deputy director of cultural affairs who is not too low, it is not surprising that he will try his best to downplay his identity in the film industry.

Although most of the new filmmakers in the venue didn't know him, some old filmmakers like Xu Ke and Huang Baiming knew his identity, so Yang Yuping opened his mouth to help Zeng Decheng say a few words, but it made the attitude of several old filmmakers who were not ready to get involved in it change a little, and they went along with it.

This is obviously not the situation that Lin Xiaozhi wants to see, and he gave Chen Qiang a look at it at the moment, and he immediately stood up after receiving the signal: "The industry does need self-discipline and guidance, but if this association initiated by the government does not have the right to review film classification and has no other changes, then we will not consider joining Media Asia." Compared with the establishment of the Radio and Television Association, we don't see the emergence of the Film Association as having any guiding effect on the industry, at best, the industry is just another place for gossip! ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the audience, and no one expected that Lin Xiaozhi and his Huanya would be so faceless, and refused to join the film association established by them at the reception for the establishment of the film association, which was obviously initiated by the film and entertainment department.

In an instant, the faces of many people in the venue changed.

Zeng Decheng's face also became ugly, he didn't expect Lin Xiaozhi to be so faceless, although the status of politicians in Hong Kong is not as high as in some countries, but he is also the director of the film and entertainment department, at least before the end of his term, nominally the entire Hong Kong film and television industry will be supervised by the film and entertainment department. is also for this reason, even if some insiders don't buy him, no one has ever dared to give him such a face.

But the question also comes, if Huanya really wants to quit and refuse to join the film association hosted by the Film and Entertainment Department, then what is left of their association? You must know that in Hong Kong now, a Media Asia is almost more influential and powerful than hundreds of other large and small film companies combined, if Media Asia really does not cooperate, even if their film association is forcibly established, it can only be an unworthy decoration!

"I heard you right, Media Asia didn't buy it!"

“…… Don't you know, I heard the grapevine that someone wants to look good! ”

"Really?"

"Groundless wind may not be without cause, I think most of it is true!"

"Hearing you say this, I suddenly remembered that when the Radio and Television Association was established before, Radio Television Hong Kong directly launched Uncle Six as the chairman, and TVB is now competing with Asia for ratings, and it is almost bloodless!"

The discussion started, and in an instant, Zeng Decheng suddenly noticed a key point that they hadn't discovered before, that is, the film and entertainment department might be able to knock Lin Xiaozhi and his Huanya, but on the other hand, if he was really forced to be anxious, the Hong Kong British government really couldn't do anything with him. After all, Hong Kong is a 'legal' society, and the opponent is Hong Kong's youngest super-rich man, and at the same time he is also the boss of many media outlets.

Fortunately, Zeng Decheng and others are not the only ones who are looking forward to the establishment of the Film Association, and many people in the industry are very supportive of this.

As soon as he saw that Media Asia refused to accept the establishment of the Film Association, a tall male voice immediately asked: "That's a good thing, I think some people are worried about the damage to their interests." If the Film Association is formed and intervenes in the setting of movie ticket prices, who will be most affected? ”

Lin Xiaozhi couldn't help but hear the prestige, and at a glance recognized the tall and thin man with a standard seven-point head standing four or five steps away to speak, it was Chen Baisheng, the editor-in-chief of "Film Fortnightly", a filmmaker who has always been vicious in film reviews, dares to speak and scold, and is quite arrogant among ancient literati. It is worth mentioning that he is one of the initiators of Hong Kong's famous Film Awards.

Although Chen Baisheng didn't clearly point out who was scolding in his words, everyone knew that his angry words were aimed at Huanya.

Without him to speak, Chen Qiang's eyelids were unceremoniously replied: "Chen Sheng has spare time to point out Sang and scold Huai here, it is better to put more effort into rectifying the Academy Awards." We don't bother to dig out the bad things in the past, but don't think it's glamorous about the two movies this year! ”

"You!"

This Chen Baisheng pointed at Sang and scolded Huai, and he could still count on Huanya to be polite to him. Chen Qiang brought out the two favorites "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Don't Talk About Marriage" at this year's Academy Awards, and almost tore his face and pointed at Chen Baisheng and scolded the Academy Awards for allowing the Directors Guild and the Film Critics Guild to manipulate the awards and secretly engage in insider activities. All the lines prepared by Chen Baisheng were blocked in his throat at once, and he could only blow his nose and stare dryly, not daring to answer anymore.

This topic is really difficult to pick up, because at this year's Academy Awards, the Directors Guild and the Film Critics Association exerted influence on the Academy Awards jury in order to each select their favorite films, and even played some small tricks that could not be put on the table, such as squeezing out other works that should have been nominated and replacing them with their favorite movies. If the member organizations that were supposed to serve as the winners of the awards did not do too much, the Academy Awards and "Film Fortnightly" would have turned a blind eye. couldn't bear to be poked out of this year because of Lin Xiaozhi's anger, and as a result, the city was full of turmoil for a while. The Academy Awards officials have been cold to his accusations, and most of the people who received invitations to today's cocktail party are people in the film industry, even if he is angry at this time, he will not fight with Media Asia on this issue!

It's a pity that Chen Baisheng was speechless for a while, but Chen Qiang was not ready to stop there, and still said: "Media Asia is not opposed to the establishment of the Film Association, and is even willing to follow the association's arrangement and give up the right to set film ticket prices. However, Hong Kong is a small place, the market is too small is not conducive to the development of the film industry, relying on the local box office alone can not support hundreds of film companies of all sizes, and we also have to face the government's levy of land and not low taxes, we need an organization that can fight for tax reductions and even financial subsidies and development funds for our filmmakers, and can open up new markets for the entire industry and even strive for more resources for foreign films. ”

Chen Qiang's words obviously resonated with many people in the industry, and there were continuous applause for a while, which made Zeng Decheng's mood as delicate as his face.

Although he had also considered the possibility of leaking the news before, judging from the fact that Fang had just followed the current ATV and Media Asia's cousins, he quickly realized that it must be because there were too many people who knew, and as a result, some rumors were leaked, so that Lin Xiaozhi heard the news that they might be going to take him under the knife in advance. I also realized that if it is not handled well at this time, I am afraid that today's cocktail party will end here.

Sure enough, when he looked up, he saw that Lin Xiaozhi, who had not made any other movements since he arrived, and had been quietly staying in the venue as if he had nothing to do with it, had already changed his expression at this time, and his face was impatient, and he was whispering something to a few people around him at this time.

Because it was too far away, Zeng Decheng couldn't hear what they were talking about, but only from the action, it was more like saying something goodbye, and his heart was tight at the moment, and he didn't care about any face problems, so he walked a few steps quickly and came to Lin Xiaozhi, but before he could speak, he was countered by Lin Xiaozhi, and he smiled apologetically: "Director Zeng, I still have some personal matters to deal with." If nothing else, let me take my leave! ”

He didn't have any intention of hiding it, his loud voice made the surroundings hear clearly, but as soon as the words fell, he saw Li Xiuxian, Chen Xunqi and other more than a dozen filmmakers gathered together on his side, it seemed that he had the intention of leaving with him, which made Zeng Decheng's hands and feet cold for a while, where did he not know that his previous worries might have become a reality, and these people who came with him before may have reached some agreements with Huanya, and then look at even Yongsheng's boss Xiang Qiang is among them, and his face is even more ugly.

Looking at the corners of Lin Xiaozhi's mouth again, he couldn't help but get angry in his heart, lowered his voice and asked coldly: "Lin Sheng is a smart person, he should know that the establishment of the Film Association is a good thing for the industry......

"But not necessarily for me and Nova!"

Lin Xiaozhi's voice was colder than his, his eyes looked at him and sneered, but he also learned from him to lower his voice: "I heard that the new governor of Hong Kong is going to be replaced, and some people are impatient to jump out and trouble me." Face is given by people, although I Lin Xiaozhishu has read less, I also understand this truth. If someone wants me to trouble, don't blame me Lin Xiaozhi for not giving face! ”

Zeng Decheng's face turned pale, and his chest rose and fell for a while when he gave him straightforward words, and before he could recover his words, he heard him speak again: "The right to review the film must be transferred to the Film Association, and the Film and Entertainment Department reserves the right to final review." The position of the chairman of the Film Association is inhabited by capable people, and I don't want to see any small moves! Otherwise, if you have been in office for one day, I guarantee that the Film Association will not be established for one day. As for you, can you be a supervisor in this position? Protection of artists' rights and interests? Theatrical content supervision? Or is it the pricing power of movie ticket prices? ”

Zeng Decheng's face changed, the right to review film classification can be said to be one of the most important powers of the Film and Entertainment Department, and it is also one of the most powerful means that the government can intervene in the Hong Kong film industry, and the other is taxation. The bottom line of the British government in Hong Kong is indeed to consider putting it in the hands of the Film Association, after all, the Film Association will still be supervised by the Film and Entertainment Department. But this power is also the core power of the film and entertainment department, and he is unwilling to hand it over lightly unless it is a last resort.

As for the other functions mentioned by Xian Qiran, the protection of the rights and interests of artists is not enough, and the latter two cannot be fully mastered even by the film and entertainment department, especially the power of movie ticket pricing, which is almost firmly controlled by the four major cinema chains in Hong Kong and several major film groups. To put it mildly, Media Asia wants to raise the ticket price of a certain movie that will be screened in its Debao Cinema Line, which is almost just a matter of one sentence, and the same can be done by Golden Harvest and Golden Princess.

Although the average movie ticket price in Hong Kong has skyrocketed to more than 20 Hong Kong dollars in previous years, the film and entertainment department and the consumer association have warned them several times, but several giants still don't buy it, what is the result? Last year, the ticket prices of many blockbuster movies under Media Asia and Golden Harvest broke through the HK$30 mark again, and the government still had no choice.

So when Xian Qiran opened his mouth, the face of the head of the film and entertainment department changed.

"Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, and the rights and interests of artists and the legal operation of all film companies will be protected by law, which the Film Association will have. However, the film classification system has only just been established, and it is not possible to transfer it to the film association at present. As for the cinema supervision and ticket pricing power, we will also consider it! ”

As soon as the words came out, Zeng Decheng immediately heard a whispered discussion and complaint in the venue.

"What's the matter? Isn't that just a sign from this film association, and it doesn't have any fart power? I still want to mix and mix with it before! ”

"This gap is too big, the Broadcasting Authority has handed over all the general powers to the Radio and Television Association, why doesn't this film association have any, doesn't this look down on us filmmakers?"

"The most important thing is the right to review the film classification, and the Film Association only needs to have it. The movies made by our industry are reviewed by ourselves, and there is no criticism from the film and entertainment department, and the chances of this pass are much greater! ”

"The power to set ticket prices is all in the hands of theater merchants and several major film giants, even if the government comes forward, the other party is not necessarily willing to hand it over, how do I feel that it is a bit difficult for the strong people on the side of Media Asia!"

All kinds of voices of discussion continued, shouting and hugging, and there was a lot of noise, which made Zeng Decheng's face even more ugly when he heard it, but he also clearly understood that if he did not release some real and visible power, this semi-official film association initiated by the government may not be as wishful as the Radio and Television Association.

But he was really unwilling to let the movie classification review, and he quickly turned his brain at the moment, and was about to think about how to solve the unfavorable situation, when he heard a high voice suddenly come from the venue, which lifted his spirits.

"The establishment of the Film Association is imperative, as Director Zeng said before, the Hong Kong film industry has been in an unhealthy expansion in recent years, following the trend of filmmaking, shoddy production, a movie is popular and you can see several or even a dozen follow-up movies in a short period of time, and the plot of meat jokes and Fengyue has made countless movies more and more vulgar to watch. Although the film classification review system can screen out some of these movies, it will inevitably ruin the reputation and interests of the industry. Hong Kong is a society governed by the rule of law, but not all problems can be solved by the law and the government alone, especially the problems of our film industry itself, and we need a fair and just organization to guide the development of the entire industry through self-supervision within the industry! ”

Looking at the voice, Lin Xiaozhi found that the person who spoke was a middle-aged man who was neither tall nor short, looking to be in his forties, with a pair of thick-bottomed glasses on his square face with Chinese characters, and a faint official tone made him look at the other party a few more times, and he couldn't help frowning slightly, he just looked through his memory for a while, and he didn't find any memory about this person.

"Deng Sheng, who is this person?"

Those who can be invited are either politicians or insiders. I didn't see him speak when the Fangcai Radio and Television Association was established, and Lin Xiaozhi expected that he was either from the government or the boss or senior management of a film company in the industry.

Deng Guangrong is also an old man in the industry, but after glancing at the other party a few times, he also frowned, and shook his head to indicate that he didn't recognize it.

Huang Baiming, who was standing not far away, seemed to hear it, and walked over and pointed out to them with half surprise: "It's not strange that you can't recognize him, his name is Yang Yuping, even if he is an old man who has been in the industry for more than ten years, he may not know all of him, but he has a great influence on Hong Kong films, "Film Fortnightly", the Hong Kong International Film Festival and even the establishment of the Academy Awards are all related to him! ”

Deng Guangrong was taken aback, "There is still such a number one person in the circle?" ”

This can't blame him, Deng Guangrong is an actor after all, Yang Yuping developed in Taiwan when he was most famous in the Hong Kong film industry, and it is not surprising that he does not know him. Huang Baiming patiently explained to him, but Lin Xiaozhi asked in surprise: "I don't think many people know him, such a number one person, even if he is low-key, it is impossible to be so famous in the circle?" ”

"Hehe, if Lin Sheng knew his other identity, I'm afraid he wouldn't be surprised!" Huang Baiming smiled and pointed to Zeng Decheng's side, hinting that it was already obvious.

Lin Xiaozhi's heart moved: "He has a public office? ”

"He's the Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs!"

"No wonder!" Lin Xiaozhi suddenly realized.

It is not strange for the children of wealthy families in Hong Kong to participate in politics with businessmen and tycoons with a net worth of tens of millions or even more than 100 million, but out of the concern of the public and public opinion that these special politicians may abuse their power for personal gain, such people generally want to play down their family background and business background if they want to participate in politics. For example, his eldest brother Lin Xiaoyi, who has confirmed that he wants to participate in politics, has recently completely resigned from his position in the Kowloon Bank and other industries of the Lin family, and is running for the district councilor of the East Kowloon District. Although it is a move to take off his pants and fart, it also represents an attitude, if Yang Yuping really has a public office, and he is also a deputy director of cultural affairs who is not too low, it is not surprising that he will try his best to downplay his identity in the film industry.

Although most of the new filmmakers in the venue didn't know him, some old filmmakers like Xu Ke and Huang Baiming knew his identity, so Yang Yuping opened his mouth to help Zeng Decheng say a few words, but it made the attitude of several old filmmakers who were not ready to get involved in it change a little, and they went along with it.

This is obviously not the situation that Lin Xiaozhi wants to see, and he gave Chen Qiang a look at it at the moment, and he immediately stood up after receiving the signal: "The industry does need self-discipline and guidance, but if this association initiated by the government does not have the right to review film classification and has no other changes, then we will not consider joining Media Asia." Compared with the establishment of the Radio and Television Association, we don't see the emergence of the Film Association as having any guiding effect on the industry, at best, the industry is just another place for gossip! ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the audience, and no one expected that Lin Xiaozhi and his Huanya would be so faceless, and refused to join the film association established by them at the reception for the establishment of the film association, which was obviously initiated by the film and entertainment department.

In an instant, the faces of many people in the venue changed.

Zeng Decheng's face also became ugly, he didn't expect Lin Xiaozhi to be so faceless, although the status of politicians in Hong Kong is not as high as in some countries, but he is also the director of the film and entertainment department, at least before the end of his term, nominally the entire Hong Kong film and television industry will be supervised by the film and entertainment department. is also for this reason, even if some insiders don't buy him, no one has ever dared to give him such a face.

But the question also comes, if Huanya really wants to quit and refuse to join the film association hosted by the Film and Entertainment Department, then what is left of their association? You must know that in Hong Kong now, a Media Asia is almost more influential and powerful than hundreds of other large and small film companies combined, if Media Asia really does not cooperate, even if their film association is forcibly established, it can only be an unworthy decoration!

"I heard you right, Media Asia didn't buy it!"

“…… Don't you know, I heard the grapevine that someone wants to look good! ”

"Really?"

"Groundless wind may not be without cause, I think most of it is true!"

"Hearing you say this, I suddenly remembered that when the Radio and Television Association was established before, Radio Television Hong Kong directly launched Uncle Six as the chairman, and TVB is now competing with Asia for ratings, and it is almost bloodless!"

The discussion started, and in an instant, Zeng Decheng suddenly noticed a key point that they hadn't discovered before, that is, the film and entertainment department might be able to knock Lin Xiaozhi and his Huanya, but on the other hand, if he was really forced to be anxious, the Hong Kong British government really couldn't do anything with him. After all, Hong Kong is a 'legal' society, and the opponent is Hong Kong's youngest super-rich man, and at the same time he is also the boss of many media outlets.

Fortunately, Zeng Decheng and others are not the only ones who are looking forward to the establishment of the Film Association, and many people in the industry are very supportive of this.

As soon as he saw that Media Asia refused to accept the establishment of the Film Association, a tall male voice immediately asked: "That's a good thing, I think some people are worried about the damage to their interests." If the Film Association is formed and intervenes in the setting of movie ticket prices, who will be most affected? ”

Lin Xiaozhi couldn't help but hear the prestige, and at a glance recognized the tall and thin man with a standard seven-point head standing four or five steps away to speak, it was Chen Baisheng, the editor-in-chief of "Film Fortnightly", a filmmaker who has always been vicious in film reviews, dares to speak and scold, and is quite arrogant among ancient literati. It is worth mentioning that he is one of the initiators of Hong Kong's famous Film Awards.

Although Chen Baisheng didn't clearly point out who was scolding in his words, everyone knew that his angry words were aimed at Huanya.

Without him to speak, Chen Qiang's eyelids were unceremoniously replied: "Chen Sheng has spare time to point out Sang and scold Huai here, it is better to put more effort into rectifying the Academy Awards." We don't bother to dig out the bad things in the past, but don't think it's glamorous about the two movies this year! ”

"You!"

This Chen Baisheng pointed at Sang and scolded Huai, and he could still count on Huanya to be polite to him. Chen Qiang brought out the two favorites "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Don't Talk About Marriage" at this year's Academy Awards, and almost tore his face and pointed at Chen Baisheng and scolded the Academy Awards for allowing the Directors Guild and the Film Critics Guild to manipulate the awards and secretly engage in insider activities. All the lines prepared by Chen Baisheng were blocked in his throat at once, and he could only blow his nose and stare dryly, not daring to answer anymore.

This topic is really difficult to pick up, because at this year's Academy Awards, the Directors Guild and the Film Critics Association exerted influence on the Academy Awards jury in order to each select their favorite films, and even played some small tricks that could not be put on the table, such as squeezing out other works that should have been nominated and replacing them with their favorite movies. If the member organizations that were supposed to serve as the winners of the awards did not do too much, the Academy Awards and "Film Fortnightly" would have turned a blind eye. couldn't bear to be poked out of this year because of Lin Xiaozhi's anger, and as a result, the city was full of turmoil for a while. The Academy Awards officials have been cold to his accusations, and most of the people who received invitations to today's cocktail party are people in the film industry, even if he is angry at this time, he will not fight with Media Asia on this issue!

It's a pity that Chen Baisheng was speechless for a while, but Chen Qiang was not ready to stop there, and still said: "Media Asia is not opposed to the establishment of the Film Association, and is even willing to follow the association's arrangement and give up the right to set film ticket prices. However, Hong Kong is a small place, the market is too small is not conducive to the development of the film industry, relying on the local box office alone can not support hundreds of film companies of all sizes, and we also have to face the government's levy of land and not low taxes, we need an organization that can fight for tax reductions and even financial subsidies and development funds for our filmmakers, and can open up new markets for the entire industry and even strive for more resources for foreign films. ”

Chen Qiang's words obviously resonated with many people in the industry, and there were continuous applause for a while, which made Zeng Decheng's mood as delicate as his face.

Although he had also considered the possibility of leaking the news before, judging from the fact that Fang had just followed the current ATV and Media Asia's cousins, he quickly realized that it must be because there were too many people who knew, and as a result, some rumors were leaked, so that Lin Xiaozhi heard the news that they might be going to take him under the knife in advance. I also realized that if it is not handled well at this time, I am afraid that today's cocktail party will end here.

Sure enough, when he looked up, he saw that Lin Xiaozhi, who had not made any other movements since he arrived, and had been quietly staying in the venue as if he had nothing to do with it, had already changed his expression at this time, and his face was impatient, and he was whispering something to a few people around him at this time.

Because it was too far away, Zeng Decheng couldn't hear what they were talking about, but only from the action, it was more like saying something goodbye, and his heart was tight at the moment, and he didn't care about any face problems, so he walked a few steps quickly and came to Lin Xiaozhi, but before he could speak, he was countered by Lin Xiaozhi, and he smiled apologetically: "Director Zeng, I still have some personal matters to deal with." If nothing else, let me take my leave! ”

He didn't have any intention of hiding it, his loud voice made the surroundings hear clearly, but as soon as the words fell, he saw Li Xiuxian, Chen Xunqi and other more than a dozen filmmakers gathered together on his side, it seemed that he had the intention of leaving with him, which made Zeng Decheng's hands and feet cold for a while, where did he not know that his previous worries might have become a reality, and these people who came with him before may have reached some agreements with Huanya, and then look at even Yongsheng's boss Xiang Qiang is among them, and his face is even more ugly.

Looking at the corners of Lin Xiaozhi's mouth again, he couldn't help but get angry in his heart, lowered his voice and asked coldly: "Lin Sheng is a smart person, he should know that the establishment of the Film Association is a good thing for the industry......

"But not necessarily for me and Nova!"

Lin Xiaozhi's voice was colder than his, his eyes looked at him and sneered, but he also learned from him to lower his voice: "I heard that the new governor of Hong Kong is going to be replaced, and some people are impatient to jump out and trouble me." Face is given by people, although I Lin Xiaozhishu has read less, I also understand this truth. If someone wants me to trouble, don't blame me Lin Xiaozhi for not giving face! ”

Zeng Decheng's face turned pale, and his chest rose and fell for a while when he gave him straightforward words, and before he could recover his words, he heard him speak again: "The right to review the film must be transferred to the Film Association, and the Film and Entertainment Department reserves the right to final review." The position of the chairman of the Film Association is inhabited by capable people, and I don't want to see any small moves! Otherwise, if you have been in office for one day, I guarantee that the Film Association will not be established for one day. As for you, the former commissioner can be in this position