My Hong Kong Island Filmmaker

Chapter 610 "Funeral 13" is in preparation for filming

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Hong Kong Island Repulse Bay Hotel Apartment is built on the hillside, with a wavy and curved exterior wall. At this time, the four buildings of different heights in the later generations of King Bay Garden have basically been completed. The dazzling pink blue and orange match, bold in style And it has a sense of British style design.

It was formerly known as the famous Repulse Bay Hotel.

In Zhang Ailing's "Love in a Fallen City", Bai Liusu and Fan Liuyuan met here.In later generations, "Lust, Caution" was also filmed here.

In later generations, the apartments here are not for sale, and all of them are open to the public in the form of lease, because the Fengshui is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and many celebrities have arranged to live here.

The apartment is facing the beach of Repulse Bay. Standing on the terrace, you can have a panoramic view of Repulse Bay.It can be seen that there are dots of white speedboats and yachts all over the sea.

Wu Xiaozu rubbed his waist, looking listless, last night at the "Dragon Inn" finale banquet, he drank a lot, in the end he had no choice but to urinate and leave. . . .At night, I hid here to discuss things with the secretary.

"Smoke less cigarettes, it's not good for your health."

Li Jue, who was wearing a one-shoulder hip skirt, walked over, took away the cigarette from Xiaozu Wu's mouth, pressed it in the ashtray to extinguish it, opened the Hermes bag on the table, and took out Plan B in front of Boss Wu. Very familiar.

Wu Xiaozu was noncommittal, and handed him a glass of water.

Well, the two of them are just a simple relationship between superiors and subordinates at work. Sir Wu doesn't want to make it too complicated, and he doesn't want to let this pure and comfortable relationship deteriorate.

"I made an appointment with Wu Yusen and Cheng Long for dinner at noon, and the filming has ended at his side. According to your arrangement of the past few days, boss, the schedule of "Funeral" has been adjusted to these few days..."

Lijue brought the hotel to the hotel early in the morning, took off the ironed shirt and suit from the hanger, and helped Wu Xiaozu put it on from behind, gently smoothing his back with jade hands, and said in a sweet and glutinous voice: "This afternoon, the company has a The meeting will be held, and Xingxing will also officially release the girl Twice's album. Su sir said that there will be a charity party tonight..."

"I won't go to the charity party, let Ayao donate 20 for me."

"The Police Department, the Welfare Department, the City Council and many councilors participated." Li Jue whispered, "The attendees are all rich and famous in the city."

"Remind me to arrive earlier and tell the bank to send a new promissory note. Find out how much the congressmen and wealthy people in the city donate, and choose a more moderate number." Wu Xiaozu changed his face cleanly.

It's so pissy!
"The Wanwan director He Ping you asked me to contact has already contacted, and he will come to the company to report soon. Does this "Funeral" need him to join the team?" Li Zhi squatted on the ground, helping Wu Xiaogou flatten his trousers, slightly Look up and ask.

A little suspected of dribbling and hitting someone.

"Okay, let someone take him first. By the way, help me ask the United States to see how the preparations are going."

Wu Xiaozu pinched the bridge of his nose, he was in a hurry recently and often felt sleep deprived, "Give me the script, I'll read it in the car.

By the way, are you really not going to make a cameo? "

"Boss, I am very satisfied with the salary you gave me." Lijue declined with a smile.

Wu Xiaozu nodded in satisfaction, maybe many men really don't have the pleasure of seeing Li Jue appear on the movie screen.

pity~~~~
However, as Li Jue gets more and more involved in the company's affairs, his power and status are naturally different from those of ordinary vase actors.Who knows how to choose.

Climbing up, maybe the fate of some actors can be decided.Now outside, Li Jue has enough confidence to face some people who need to curry favor in the past.

His own position is not simply Wu Xiaozu's personal secretary, which has an administrative level in the company.

"Then proceed as planned."

The structure of "Three Funerals and a Wedding" is similar to the later "Four Funerals and a Wedding", but the story is localized, and with Cheng Long participating, the gimmick of action and martial arts must not be given up.

After all, it is the director's first work to appear.

Although the filming of this film is obviously for the purpose of raising funds for the film directors' association, it is also an official appearance of the association to the society.

To this end, the Camera Association and the Martial Arts Association are also actively involved.

This opportunity can also be used to increase momentum.

Next year's 8th Hong Kong Island Film Awards, Wu Xiaozu is starting to promote the reform of the awards, and the opportunity is just right.

Commercialization reform is indispensable, and it is also due to be inclusive of all rivers.

I can't accept it~
Do you really think that being a white-eyed wolf is justifiable? ?

No matter how others are, Wu Xiaozu must correct the three views within his ability!

……

In the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, an elegant black Lamborghini bat parked gorgeously in front of the door, and was immediately surrounded by paparazzi squatting nearby.

Cheng Long got out of the car with a smile on his face, and casually threw the car keys to the parking boy. He held the hand of the co-pilot Zhang Manyu in a very gentlemanly manner, and let the paparazzi get by and take pictures together.

Can't stand him being unhappy.

After "Police Story 2" was a hit at the box office on Hong Kong Island, the Bay Area also ushered in another wave of popularity following the Golden Horse Awards. Second to "God of Gamblers: Now Fight"!
"Mood? Of course it's good~!"

"Ayu and I are just good friends!"

"I asked Azu to drink tea together. That's right, this time I will cooperate with him in a new play..."

Uncle Long's enthusiasm never refused, and at the same time, he also took the opportunity to break out violent news.

Sure enough, when the paparazzi heard that he was cooperating with Wu Xiaozu, they were immediately excited and kept asking questions.

"Does this indicate that [-] Locomotive will cooperate with Golden Harvest? Or does Weihe start to cooperate with Xinbao Cinemas instead?"

"Brother Long, what is the theme of your cooperation?"

"There are rumors that Director Wu has actually broken with Lin Qingxia! As friends of both parties, how do you deal with it?"

A person as big-hearted as Brother Long couldn't help but stop when he heard this question, and turned to look at the reporter from "Daily Daily"!
Then he walked into the hotel again with a strange expression... Hey, why use it again?
He suddenly felt that if he had nothing to do in the future, he would blackmail his relationship with his wife? ? ?

Thinking about encountering scandals in the future, I can find my buddy Azu to help with public relations!
That's right~!

good buddies!
He returned to Los Angeles some time ago, and after knowing that Lin Qingxia was raising a baby, he immediately regarded Wu Xiaozu as the best companion to keep secrets.Especially the relationship between his wife and Aunt Lin is constantly improving, and even Lin Fengjiao has the heart to let the little house recognize Master Qi and Mother Qi.

This state of everyone keeping secrets together instantly made Brother Long believe that Wu Xiaozu is a good buddy! ! !

……

The top SOMM restaurant inside Mandarin Oriental, dark brown with solid wood floor, wood color, black and yellow as the keynote, full of deep atmosphere, new Chinese style and French decoration combined.

The wine-red seats are surrounded by high-end dim spotlights, and the semi-curved dining table is facing the glass window overlooking the beautiful scenery of Victoria.

The background is a combination of wine cabinets and crystal cup cabinets on one wall. Warm lights shine on the wine bottles and crystal cups. It is not dazzling, but has the unique low-key and restrained combination of French and Chinese styles.

The well-dressed ghost waiter took out a bottle of Lafite Botrytis Sweet White 83 from the ice bucket, and gently dried it with a towel embroidered with an embroidered logo.

"gentlemen--"

The ghost waiter held the wine bottle and spun it gently.

The crystal clear and haloed wine glass slowly flows into the pale golden botrytized sweet white that is almost amber.

Cheng Long couldn't wait to pick up a cup.

"Tsk tsk~"

Brother Long smacked his lips and grinned happily, "Azu, everyone in the circle says you like wine, and I thought you were the kind of person who pretended to be elegant~ I didn't expect you to have really good taste, this bottle of wine is so sweet. The sweet one tastes better than sugar water... not as astringent as other wines ~ it tastes even worse than whiskey!"

He pursed his lips in aftertaste, raised his finger, and said to the waiter, "Fill it up for me. Come again... 1...3, 4 bottles! Put it on ice for me~"

The ghost waiter was still very professional and nodded slightly at Cheng Long.

"Each wine has its own taste. This 83-year-old noble rot Lafite sweet white is very high-quality for pre-dinner." Wu Xiaozu smiled.

Zhang Manyu raised her lips and said with a smile: "It seems that Zu Ge really loves Lafite, the rumors are true..."

"why?"

"Many people in the circle say that my grandfather likes Lafite wine the most, and I heard that there is a lot of Lafite's precious red wine hidden in Dingge's house." Zhang Manyu said with a smile.

"Lafite is indeed a relatively cost-effective wine with a long history and a good reputation. A bottle of Lafite in the 60s cost thousands of dollars in the market.

In recent years, the fineness of 82-year-old Lafite red wine is very good, and the output is good, so it is relatively cost-effective to collect. The 83 noble rot sweet white is also very good. "Wu Xiaozu had a meaning that was hard to explain when he spoke.

The actual output of Lafite red wine in 82 was about 20 bottles, and later generations will drink millions of bottles.

This year's output is not low and the color is good. The wine cellar has collected 15.00%. Red wine collectors from all over the world have collected 20.00% of the listing volume in that year alone. Over the years, tens of thousands of bottles have been slowly released in the market every year. circulation.

Wu Xiaozu is not talented~ In the past three years, he has successively ordered 3500 bottles of 82-year-old Lafite at a price higher than the market, and the winery has stored them in the cellar. His goal is to try to get enough of the equivalent of 92 bottle before the price increase in 1. Thousands of bottles of Lafite.

Find out about daily rations~
"Maggie, if you like it, I'll ask Nina to send you a few bottles."

Wu Xiaozu smiled and said to Brother Long: "Brother Long likes noble rot and sweet white, I will also send a few bottles to the house, usually as a treat."

"Then thank you, Brother Zu~"

Manshen smiled with blurred eyes, while Brother Long next to him drank another cup, and gave Wu Xiaozu a thumbs up, thinking that Wu Xiaozu was really a thoughtful person, so he also opened his mouth to the plump, bumpy Lijue next to him, and at the same time raised his eyebrows. Pour wine to each other from the bottle.

"Miss Nina is really not going to act in this movie? It's a pity that your image is not filmed!"

The elegant and sexy Li Jue bowed to pay tribute, and smiled gently, "Brother Long is so boastful that I'm ashamed. But I really don't have much talent for acting. In addition, the boss has supported me, and I think I can try to do it." Try another field.

After all, it is difficult for an actress to walk in the industry, and I also feel that I don't have much talent and perseverance.Unlike Maggie—"

"I'm in a mess too~ The newspapers scolded me for being beautiful and soulless~" Zhang Manyu smiled wryly.

"Pretty is enough, what about the soul." Long Ge's rude and straightforward words made everyone smile awkwardly.

In this world, Manshen's acting style is a bit difficult~╮(╯▽╰)╭~~~
"Carmen in Mong Kok", an early work that was important to define her own style, was snatched by Qiu Shuzhen, plus the gold inlaid jade of "Dragon Inn"!
Huh?It seems that the wool is really plucked, but only one is plucked?sin sin!

But don't worry.

How can Manshen be a thing in the pond? Once he meets Jiawei, he changes into a dragon!

She participated in both the upper and lower parts of "Days of Being Wild", and was sculpted by Wang Jiawei. I believe she will find her own position soon.

Talent is really powerful!

"Azu, I have already filmed the scenes of Tsui Hark, Lin Lingdong and Wu Yusen. When will you start the film?"

Cheng Long asked straight to the point, and said urgently and righteously: "Try to finish the filming as soon as possible, and then let the director's association have a fixed office location earlier! This will save face. Otherwise, our dignified Hong Kong Island Film Director's Association will be wandering. That's bad enough!"

"Don't worry, it will be turned on within two days." Wu Xiaozu promised.

There are three funerals and one wedding in this drama, Wu Xiaozu only needs to complete one of the funerals in 1/3.

The time must be very tight, he has already made up his mind to call Liu Weiying to be the executive director.

But on the bright side, Wu Xiaozu must come to sit on the crew.

"Actually, I would like to talk to you, Brother Long, about collaborations other than this drama~ After all, this drama is mostly about everyone getting together to raise funds and cooperating together. Although there are four directors, but from the perspective of the story It might not be high quality." Wu Xiaozu changed the subject.

Naturally, he didn't just talk about "Funeral" when he asked Cheng Long, the main reason was that he really wanted to cooperate with Cheng Long in a play.

"New play?"

Cheng Long put down the knife and fork, stared at Xiaoyuan and stared at Wu Xiaozu.

"Maggie, do you want to touch up your makeup together?"

Li Jue took the initiative to invite, and although Zhang Manyu wanted to sit down and listen very much, she still got up with a smile and left space for Wu Xiaozu and Cheng Long.

"I hope to make a spy or agent type action movie... The style is mainly relaxed and lively, and at the same time, more actions are taken into account. You will play an agent ~ and then you will have your own team..." Wu Xiaozu Concisely put together some spy action movies of later generations and tell Cheng Long.

The storyline has a lot of "Mission Impossible" drama.

He doesn't think that Uncle Long's performance will be more paralyzed than Tom Cruise~ In terms of acting skills, Longlong is still better than the little dwarf Tang Shuai.

Of course, there must be no comparison in terms of handsomeness.

But the action still goes beyond that!
In his previous life, Cheng Long initially opened up the North American market through several dramas such as "Serious Crime Squad" and "Red Light District".

Action movies are an easy way for Chinese Americans to enter Hollywood.

In this way, Cheng Long is naturally the best candidate!
"I love this story!"

Cheng Long was also very excited when he heard this, he felt that Wu Xiaozu's character was really tailor-made for him.Correct gymnastics, difficult moves, desperate attitude... In short, they all have the shadow of a dragon-style action comedy!
At the same time, think about Wu Xiaozu's handling of violent aesthetics and large-scale production scenes. This work is short of the words "big box office profit".

And from Wu Xiaozu's few words, it seems that this drama will also choose to be released in North America~ This is definitely an obsession he has never given up.

Many Chinese actors in later generations entered Hollywood, and most of them wanted to achieve it overnight.

In fact, Cheng Long has tried again and again for Hollywood since the early 80s, and it took more than ten years of hard work to really open the door of Hollywood.

"I'll invite you to China Town for a drink tonight, let's talk carefully!" Cheng Long happily invited.

"I'm afraid I can't do it at night. There is a charity party to attend. Let's do it. Anyway, we will cooperate soon. We will definitely have a chance to chat..." Wu Xiaozu laughed.

He also really wanted to borrow Golden Harvest's contacts, try Hollywood's catty tricks, and try a little bit.

Although it is certain that he will have to wait four or five years before he can really go to North America to make a living, cramming is not his style.

It is undoubtedly a good opportunity to have the opportunity to test one or two first.

In particular, I can also take this opportunity to deepen cooperation with Golden Harvest and increase my personal connections in North America.

Otherwise, should he be convinced of Harvey's character as a fat man?
The other party really cheated himself in Hollywood, and he didn't even have a place to reason.

Do not fight unprepared battles!
Wu Xiaozu never thought of dominating Hollywood, what he needs is to find out the reality, and then start to "climb" to the big tree... Slowly grow himself!
Wu Xiaozu really didn't care too much about face.

"Ours can be regarded as a brother movie~" Cheng Long said with a smile, "If the outside world knows that in addition to the works of the director's meeting, we are really going to form a group and shoot a brother movie, it will definitely surprise the eyeballs!"

Brother movie? ?
The Liuya King kind? ?
I always feel that this title is not very auspicious!

As for the word brother... Brother Long said yes!

(End of this chapter)