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Chapter 58 Arrival in Hong Kong
Ray Warner knew that his debut work was unlikely to rely on original scripts to attract investment, so he came up with the idea of ​​a remake.

He took aim at "The Mountain Has an Eye," the 1977 creation of horror godfather Wes Craven.

Everyone who makes horror movies knows Wes Craven, and remaking his movies is a safe and safe way to do it.

Cheng Yu'an affirmed Ray Warner's idea: "OK, as long as you can get the remake rights from Wes Craven, I will pay you."

For horror films like "The Mountain Has Eyes", the remake copyright will not be very expensive, and after more than 30 years, Wes Craven will almost certainly authorize the remake.

If he is recruited to be the producer or producer of the crew, the price will only be lower.

So Ray Warner is full of confidence.

Arranging the next two films, at least in the next three months, the company will have work to do, and Cheng Yu'an plans to return to China.

Before returning to China, Cheng Yuan made a diversion to RB to do some errands, and then flew to Hong Kong Island.

He received a call from Cheng Lingfeng. During the summer vacation this year, the company arranged a romance film. Cheng Lingfeng couldn't leave for the time being and asked him to find a director on Hong Kong Island.

Another one is that Cheng Yu'an hasn't been to Hong Kong Island for a long time. The three partners of Yinhuang, Yingyi and Yindu, Yuanyuan, who are in Hong Kong Island, have been urging Cheng Yu'an and Cheng Lingfeng to go south and want to entertain them in Hong Kong Island.

After all, the three families have made a lot of money from Yuan Yuan.

From "Sniper Booth" to "The Notebook", and now "Butterfly Effect", none of the films has a box office of less than 2000 million in the island.

The income on the island they take the bulk, real gold and silver.

Cheng Yu'an got off the plane on Hong Kong Island, and was picked up by Yinhuang's special car.

Miss Huo from the Sound Emperor came in person.

This was the first time Cheng Yu'an met Huo Wenxi, the "last legendary manager on Hong Kong Island" who was involved in the Wuying operation last year, and then retreated unscathed.

"Working with Yinhuang for so long, this is the first time I've met Director Cheng." Huo Wenxi sat next to Cheng Yu'an.

"I didn't expect the artist director of Yinhuang to pick me up in person. Ms. Huo is more beautiful than all the artists under her banner. It seems that this sentence is correct." Cheng Yu'an flattered Huo Wenxi.

Huo Wenxi smiled happily, and asked again: "Director Cheng came to Hong Kong Island this time, what's the matter? I talked to Mr. Cheng of the remote company on the phone before, but she didn't tell me the specifics, she just said that everything is up to you. "

"Oh, I'm here this time for a movie for the company, and I want to see if there are any suitable directors in Hong Kong Island who are willing to make it. After all, the company doesn't have enough directors right now, so if we want to make two more movies, we have to find directors outside." Cheng Yu'an said about herself the goal of.

Huo Wenxi was delighted when he heard it. Long-distance’s signature has passed three movies, and now it has a certain reputation in the island. If their new movie uses a director from Hong Kong Island, I believe it will be a good shot in the arm for the increasingly sluggish film and television circles in the island. .

"This matter can be handed over to Yinhuang. Whether it is official or private contacts, Yinhuang has a strong network. I am not bragging, Yinhuang can hire any director in Hong Kong Island." Huo Wenxi wanted to take this matter into consideration. down.

"This is the best way, but it's better to know that we will meet Yingyi and Yindu. After all, our cooperation is very happy. Don't be unhappy because of such a trivial matter."

"Of course." Huo Wenxi nodded.

"Ghost Director Arrives in Hong Kong Late at Night, Looking for Directors to Collaborate in New Films!" "

The next day, local newspapers published the news of Cheng Yu'an's arrival in Hong Kong.

Various media and film companies also confirmed the news through Yinhuang, Yindu and Yingyi.

Cheng Yu'an is really on Hong Kong Island, and is really looking for a director for a new movie.

Cheng Yu'an did not stay in Yinhuang's hotel, but was invited by Andy Lau to live in his home.

"Morning Brother Hua."

"Morning." It was rare for Liu Dehua to be at home for a few days of vacation.

"Aren't you going to start work today?" Cheng Yu'an asked.

"Take a break first, and join the group in a few days." Andy Lau drank the coffee in his cup.

"What play?" Cheng Yu'an asked.

"A World Without Thieves by Feng Xiaogang." After Liu Dehua said this, Cheng Yu'an remembered it.

"A World Without Thieves" is now tormenting Feng Xiaogang to the point of death, and no matter how the script is changed, it will not pass the review.

However, the General Administration did not give any specific advice, and only asked him to go back and modify it.

Cheng Yu'an remembered that Feng Xiaogang finally found his long-lost long-lost partner Wang Shuo and asked him to guide him.

After Wang Shuo read the script, he said: "Let the female thief get pregnant, and then go to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha."

Then it passed the review, but now Feng Xiaogang has not reached the point of looking for Wang Shuo, and the entire crew has been delayed and cannot start work.

Andy Lau was also anxious, he invested money in this film, otherwise he would not agree to act.

"What kind of director are you looking for when you come to Hong Kong Island?" Andy Lau asked.

Only then did Cheng Yu'an realize that he came to Hong Kong Island to look for a director, but he didn't tell him what kind of film he wanted, so he immediately showed the script he had written to Andy Lau: "This is the script, I want to find a veteran of romance films."

Liu Dehua saw that there were seven large characters written on the cover: "The Eraser in My Mind".

Andy Lau read the script while having breakfast.

"Straightforward, touching, very good script."

Romance movies are easy to shoot, but they are also really difficult to shoot.

Because it is difficult for you to conjure up tricks in pure love movies, but this type of movie is not easy to shoot, as long as you follow the plot, it will not be bad.

"There are quite a few directors in Hong Kong who can make romance films. To Qifeng, Xu Anhua, Chen Kexin, and Kwan Jinpeng are all very good directors of romance films. I can ask about their schedules for you," Andy Lau said.

Cheng Yu'an smiled: "Let Yindu and Yinhuang take care of the selection of directors. I want to ask Brother Hua for another matter."

"what's up?"

"I want to invite Zhang Manyu to make a movie. I wonder if Brother Hua can invite her for me." Cheng Yu'an was counting the days.

Zhang Manyu's Propaganda Department will be completely closed in the second half of this year, and Cheng Yu'an has to hurry up to say hello.

He really wanted to shoot Zhang Manyu.

Andy Lau and Zhang Manyu have a very good relationship. Although the cooperation has decreased, the contact has not been broken.

After hearing Cheng Yu'an's words, Liu Dehua frowned: "Maggie has long wanted to take a break, and I'm not sure if I can help you persuade her."

"I also know that Miss Maggie wants to retire, but I still want to fight for it. She is the first candidate for the heroine of my story."

"Okay, I'll help you ask her what she means." Andy Lau also only said to do his best.

Zhang Manyu is very cool, and Liu Dehua dare not say that he will be able to persuade her.

In the afternoon, Cheng Yuan drove to Cuihua Restaurant on Peak Road.

This is one of the most famous tea restaurants on Hong Kong Island. Many celebrities like to come here. Cheng Yu'an also decided to interview the director here.

Now the film and television environment on the island is deteriorating rapidly, many companies have no money, and there are not so many films cast.

As a result, a large number of directors and crews have no work, no work, no money, no money, no money, no work, no work.

Such a vicious cycle.

In addition, film investors in Hong Kong Island do not trust young directors, and would rather give money to old directors than invest in newcomers. As a result, newcomers can't get up, and the environment is further deteriorated.

The best example is "Infernal Affairs". "Infernal Affairs" was originally Zhuang Wenqiang's project, but the investors didn't trust him and thought he was too young, so they forced Liu Weiqiang to come.

In fact, Liu Weiqiang is only a few years stronger than Zhuang Wen.

Under such circumstances, a large number of directors and crews have gone north to find food.

But there are still a group of people sticking to the island.

　Chapter 2 will be late, probably at 11 o'clock.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)