My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 483 Misappropriation of money and cooperation

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1024 viewing room.

There is a screen hanging in the dark, and what is being shown is the new drama "Little Man Weekly" that has just completed its final stage.

This play is a collaboration between Qiu Litao and Chen Jiaxuan, and it is also a low-cost comedy.

"not bad."

Wu Xiaozu crossed his legs, leaning on the camel-colored leather airplane cabin independent sofa, holding a glass of American craft beer in his hand, and took a sip, feeling the sweetness and bitterness of malt in his mouth.Glancing at Qiu Litao and Chen Jiaxuan who were fidgeting behind him, he took the cigar handed over by Second Young Master Jiang, tore off the wrapper, and dried it with a bong.

"Has the schedule been fixed yet?"

"deal."

Qiu Litao grinned, "It's scheduled for May 5."

Wu Xiaozu nodded, and turned his gaze to Zhang Jiazhen, who was holding a pipe and adding tobacco, "Brother Zhen, is there any problem with the announcement? Are there any investigations on the recent movies?"

"The day before yesterday, Hollywood's sci-fi film "Zero Space" was screened at the Golden Princess Cinemas. The effect was not very good. Instead, the biggest competition was Debao's "Double Fat" and Golden Harvest's "Three Pairs of Mandarin Ducks and One Bed". "!
The previous film had the original cast of "Rich and Rich", and their strength should not be underestimated.Zhang Manyu and Zeng Zhiwei also made guest appearances, which can be regarded as brilliant stars.The latter one is about Zhang Xueyu and Honggu, and the subject matter slightly overlaps with the audience positioning of "Little Man Weekly". "

Zhang Jiazhen lit his pipe, swallowed, and continued, "But our film has a certain foundation, and our publicity has always started from this aspect. Many audiences are potential audiences, so it shouldn't be too bad."

Zhang Jiazhen is very familiar with the schedule, whether it is Debao or Jiahe, he has a very wide network of contacts, and it is easy to collect opponent information.At the same time, he is indeed very skilled in the construction of distribution channels.

Jiang Ershao took a puff of his cigar with a little worry, wrapped two mouthfuls forcefully, and said, "The pressure is a bit high, is it convenient for Fang to adjust the schedule?"

"I'm afraid not. In late June and early July, various companies began to prepare for the summer vacation. The cost of publicity and distribution began to soar, at least twice as expensive as it is now. For a low-cost life comedy, it is really not worth it.

Moreover, this period of time is also the date when various singers will release videos, and the entire entertainment market will be affected..."

Zhang Jiazhen vetoed Jiang Zhiqiang's proposal, with a serious expression on his face, "The delay of this movie, if it affects the resource investment of "Shuang Heroes: Now War", the loss outweighs the gain! It will affect our layout in the stock market."

When Zhang Jiazhen mentioned the stock market, Jiang Zhiqiang couldn't say anything.

With the development of the company, the grouping of [-] Locomotive Entertainment is also slowly proceeding, and the structure is being optimized.

Film production is also divided and handed over to 1024 Locomotive (Hong Kong Island/Seoul/Jakarta/Bangkok/Taipei/Tokyo/Singapore) film company.Although the rest of the island company is a leather bag company, or the office is more appropriate, but anyway, the framework has been completed anyway.

In the future, it is estimated that there will be offices or studios in the mainland. After the plates are made, we will wait for the stock market to collect money and use the money from leeks to buy these companies ╮(╯▽╰)╭.

These companies are all independent subsidiaries, and there is no problem in acquisition.

The distribution of Southeast Asian films is handled by E7 Culture, and the distribution of European films is handled by Woodpecker Films and Dutch Windmill Films.It also includes buying and distributing films.

The videotape market was completed by Huanyu International Laser Videotape Co., Ltd., and it was distributed with the Woodpecker videotape.

At the same time, the subsidiary of [-] Locomotive Entertainment Company will also include Tianxia Company.

These involvements and considerations are proceeding in an orderly manner.

"In fact, we have a precise judgment on the audience."

Yu Weiguo also echoed, "Although the film's box office will be affected, the audience's grasp is relatively stable. Compared with the summer release, this film is more suitable at this time."

"In that case, let's release it as scheduled." Wu Xiaozu nodded without saying anything.

1988 was definitely the year when the box office on Hong Kong Island began to soar collectively. Since the beginning of the year, the entire box office market has continued to rise.At the same time, comedy films have also begun to usher in spring.

The history of reincarnation is very similar to the box office development curve of later generations.

The box office hits of "Eight Stars Announcement" and "Wealth and Nobility" in the Spring Festival file.The former has a box office of 3800 million and now occupies the first place in the box office list in 1988, while "The Suspect" is only second with 3200 million.

This year can be regarded as both comedy movies and lll movies!
The big breast brother is also rushing to produce "Dream Back to Tang Dynasty 2". The heroines of this drama will be Ye Yuqing and Ye Zimei.

"Summer must pay enough attention to it."

Wu Xiaozu exhorted worriedly, "The feature film of "God of Gamblers" has been filmed, and the editing and post-production will have to wait until mid-to-late July at the earliest.

I have already asked the staff to cut out some tidbits and make-up posters and send them to the company to announce the opening, trying to warm up in advance! "

The movie "God of Gamblers" is not only for the purpose of competing for summer slots, but more because Wu Xiaozu wants to use it to leverage the stock price of the entire E7 culture.

Then... ahem, use the money from the leeks to buy those leather bag offices that they opened in Southeast Asia, complete the conglomeration, and formally develop towards the Golden Princess Entertainment Company and Golden Harvest Entertainment Group.

Therefore, as Zhang Jiazhen said, no mistakes are allowed.

Of course, besides Wu Xiaozu, there are Cai Songlin, He Chaoqiong and even Liu Luanxiong on the successful carriage behind the drama "God of Gamblers".

Cai Songlin can say that he invested in this drama, and He Chaoqiong because this drama is an opportunity for her to pry out the family's main business.

As for Liu Luanxiong~
Don't you think that people helped Wu Xiaozu get to know 'Uncle Xiang' for no reason and invited him to join the big D club?This big crocodile is not a philanthropist.

In fact, E7 Culture, which is responsible for guaranteeing the release of "God of Gamblers", has also been slowly operating in the stock market, and Liu Luanxiong will naturally have a big fortune at that time.

In the previous life, why was "Monster Hunt" so obvious at the box office?Even if you pay tens of millions more in taxes, you can't do your best?

How much is the tax?A stinky actor with no background is making this money!

The real tycoons stand behind and just need to move their fingers. In the stock market, they can easily earn back ten times or even dozens of times!
This is also the main reason why later generations of film and television stocks frequently go public.It is also the most important reason for the country to strengthen control.

People in the entertainment circle play with people in the capital circle, that's really insignificant!

Many movie fans think that Wu Jing has made a lot of money, and his little money is really nowhere compared to the stocks of Imperial Capital Culture... As for the money of Imperial Capital Culture, there is a huge gap between it and the real capital giants.

The outbreak of doctor's fraud and uncle chanting scriptures is just the aftermath of several capitals fighting each other.

When a TV series is produced, 10-figure income is generated on the bright side, and there are tens of billions of capital involved behind it. Uncle Wu is not because of the failure of chanting, but the result of the collision of capital. It can be seen that Wu Nianjing has fallen in this wave, and the chain is intertwined, and it is really murderous every step of the way. (You can look up the things here, it is quite interesting, it is a typical case of capital tearing face.)
Director Wu is not talented, he is not greedy and dark-hearted, self-aware and obsequious, cruel and shameless, the most important thing is that when he plans to cut leeks, he can also let other people make leek egg dumplings together.

Wu Xiaozu was not born to me, the film and television stocks are like a long night...

"Wu Sheng—" the secretary opened the door and walked in, whispering a few words in his ear.

Wu Xiaozu listened to the secretary's words, nodded, got up and smiled at everyone, "In this case, everyone go back and get ready."

"What's the matter?" Jiang Zhiqiang asked curiously.

Wu Xiaozu nodded slightly, and told him, "Jiang Shao, help me deal with the interviews of several media, saying that I have something to delay here, and say sorry to these uncrowned kings. Give them a little money."

"No problem."

…………

"Miss Fang, your coffee—"

Jiang Jiahua served the legendary strong woman in front of him calmly and gracefully with two cups of coffee.

The other party's name and identity really made even Jiang Jiahua have to greet him with a smile.

"I've heard people say Jia Hua that you're doing a good job here. We haven't seen each other for a long time, right?"

Fang Yihua was wearing a black lady's suit, with a small silk scarf around his neck, and his eyes under the gold-rimmed glasses were slightly curved and smiling, but it was hard to hide the sharp and decisive look between his brows.

"It's been two years, and the last time it was TVB's celebration, I happened to be doing an interview with colleagues from the radio station." Jiang Jiahua responded with a smile, "Miss Fang, you are still so resolute. I think you can just make a phone call..."

"That's right, Miss Fang, just call me if you have something to do, why bother to make a trip by yourself..." Wu Xiaozu just opened the door and walked in, and said with a smile, "This makes me panic. No matter what you say, you are all me Elderly."

"It's just on the way, I just happened to come to your company to have a look."

Fang Yihua smiled lightly, "I just heard Hu Jinquan say that you are going to remake "Dragon Inn". I also have something to discuss with you, so I came here. What? You won't be unwelcome, right?"

"How could it be you, Miss Fang, when you came, you were really radiant..."

Wu Xiaozu flattered with a smile, and then said to the other party, "I do plan to remake "Dragon Inn", but the background of the story will change to the Ming Yingzong period. I want to discuss it with Ms. Fang to see if I can buy the copyright~"

"At first, the copyright was owned by Wanwan Company, but later Shaw Brothers bought it. But Azu, if you want to make a film, why don't you count me in?" Fang Yihua smiled and stared at Wu Xiaozu, "Don't worry, I will Operate in accordance with industry rules and will not interfere with your shooting."

hehe~
you invest~
Wu Xiaozu smiled.Fang Yihua is notoriously frugal.

Xiao Ruoyuan once said that if a director is filming a film and says he wants to hire a hundred extras for money, it is best to have a shot that actually shoots 100 people, because Ms. Fang will really count your number in the shot.

Also, when she first joined Shaw Brothers, a director wanted to make an appointment for a steel wire filming scene, and asked her to pay after the filming, but she said she could not pay because she could not see "wire" in the movie. Since then, Shao Every time, Ms. Fang has to take a shot showing the steel wires for Ms. Fang to watch, and she really counts the money for the producer according to each steel wire.

Wu Xiaozu is really afraid that this Miss Fang will count her steel wires!

Many people in later generations mentioned Fang Yihua's reason, and squeezed Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang away.

In fact, it did her wrong.

At that time, she was really ordered in the face of danger, even with the support of the sixth uncle, it was difficult for her to move forward.

At that time, in fact, Shaw Brothers' power was concentrated in the hands of senior veterans such as Zou Wenhuai, Cai Yongchang, and He Guanchang, and a group of people controlled Shaw Brothers' propaganda and production departments.

The process and reason why she joined Shaw Brothers as a producer was actually because the "corruption" inside Shaw Brothers was very serious at that time, and the structure had to be reorganized.Later, Zou Wenhuai left, actually there were various reasons.

If you say that Boss Zou was not corrupt during his tenure, no one will believe him.

It's just that Lao Zou was good at singing bitter dramas at that time, and Fang Yihua was indeed too cruel in his actions.

In short, it is impossible to tell which is right and which is wrong.

But, for some reason, Fang Yihua became the less likable person in Hong Kong entertainment.

As for layoffs...TVB has a board of directors!In the final analysis, she is also responsible to shareholders.

"My film is going to be made into a co-production." Wu Xiaozu said with a smile.

"Co-production?"

Fang Yihua stared at Wu Xiaozu and smiled, "You should consider the investment. I think it will be beneficial to both of us. TVB can also carry out publicity, right? I think the cooperation between us should be the principle of cooperation. It’s a matter of mutual benefit, right? Don’t worry, Shaw Brothers has no plan to start making movies again, and Metropolis Films is just trying to cater to the market.”

"I see."

Wu Xiaozu naturally knew that the other party had no intention of restarting Shaw Brothers. After thinking about it, apart from being a little frugal at work, the other party didn't have too many problems in life.

"We can talk about investment and cooperation, but Miss Fang, you can't interfere with how to spend the money. Of course, you can send someone to check the accounts. 1024 Locomotive has always been very professional in this regard."

"Okay, I'll send someone to deal with copyright contracts and investment matters with you later." Fang Yihua took a sip of his coffee with a slight smile, very professional, "I won't interfere with the filming.

By the way, which dynasty did you photograph?Which one will come before it and the Song and Qing Dynasties? "

"Cough cough~"

Seeing Fang Yihua's serious expression, Wu Xiaozu almost choked on a mouthful of coffee and spit it out of his nostrils.Obviously the other party really didn't know!
Only then did he realize that Li Heizi was not bragging when he said that Miss Fang was illiterate when he chatted with him.

He always thought that Li Heizi was black for black's sake!
Li Hanxiang and his group talked about Xu Zhimo's later wife Lu Xiaoman, and then Fang Yihua, who was sitting next to him, asked seriously, 'Who is Lu Xiaoman? ', everyone present at that time was very surprised that Ms. Fang didn't know her.

She's had even weirder things.Chu Yuan wanted to make "The Resentment of a Rich Family". At that time, Chu Yuan could still make money. Fang Yihua said very interestingly: "The director said that you can shoot anything, but why is it a rich family?"Isn't it Huangmen and Limenyuan?

This question was held back by Chu Yuan for a long time and he didn't know how to answer it, so he could only explain to her the allusion of "the rich man's wine and meat stinks".

"Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Ming Dynasty is ahead of the Qing Dynasty." Wu Xiaozu explained helplessly.

"Oh."

Fang Yihua nodded, didn't pay much attention to this question, changed the subject, and asked, "Miss Hong Kong Island, do you have any good suggestions? I read your previous interview on TVB, and you mentioned the awakening of women's self-awareness. I would like to start from Let’s start with this, what do you think?”

"My I·T company sponsored the costumes of Miss Hong Kong Island this time, which involved a lot of relatively new costumes. On the basis of the swimsuit segment, I hope to show everyone's personality more.

Qingxia also personally communicated with internationally renowned designers to design a lot of underwear.I added some decorative wings to the back of these underwear, symbolizing the wings of dreams, I think this can better reflect the spirit of Miss Hong Kong Island.

At the same time, I also invited some stars to record VCR to cheer for some players.I want to be able to attract a wider audience. "

Wu Xiaozu tried many sets of artworks with Aunt Lin at night. He proposed some concepts at the beginning, or simply asked Shen Jiawei to imitate internationally famous big names, and then combined with some of his later generations' intensive research, the improved Victoria's Secret.

"This idea is very good." Fang Yihua became interested, "It's just about the cost..."

"We provide all of these for free, and we will also give a sponsorship fee at the same time!" Wu Xiaozu didn't know what this "sixth aunt" thought, and following Wu Xiaozu's words, Fang Yihua showed a satisfied smile.

The two discussed some cooperation matters again, and Fang Yihua left satisfied.

(End of this chapter)