Reborn Hong Kong's Hidden Behind the Scenes

Chapter 233 "Antarctic Story"

When things here in the island country were on the right track, Su Cheng and Huo Jianning, Chen Ziqiang, and Liu Qing rarely went to the theater after dinner.

Apart from looking at how the cinemas here in the island country are different from those in Hong Kong and North America, it is to experience for yourself that you are surrounded by islanders and watch pure Japanese movies.

In the end, I chose the movie "Antarctic Story" starring Takakura Ken and Natsume Masako, which has been widely publicized these days.

It is said that the film has a huge investment of 25 billion yen, which is about 1100 million US dollars.At this time, it was about 8000 million Hong Kong dollars.

It's a big deal!

I thought it was an adventure movie.But when the movie played for more than half an hour, Su Cheng finally understood.There are expeditions, but the most core content in it is actually "15 expedition dogs".

It is somewhat similar to "The Story of the Faithful Dog Hachiko" produced by Tengyue Entertainment.The core is telling the "dog story".

However, this "Antarctic Story" is not about warmth, but "extremely cruel" and "15 dogs who helped them" were abandoned at will.

Let it run its course!

That's all.Still tied to them, they were left in a world of ice and snow like Antarctica.

The male protagonist played by Takakura Ken wants to poison them to death when he still has no way to take them away.Sad, lamentable!
In order to "live", this group of "dog expeditions" supported each other to find food.It's a pity that places like Antarctica are vast and boundless, and at a glance, they are all glaciers.

Gradually, over time, they "die" one by one.

When the next explorer visits, only "2 dogs" are left alive.

Throughout the whole movie, it seems that the protagonists have always been "dogs", and they are still the ones that touch people.

After leaving the cinema, on the way back, Su Cheng said, "How did you see it?"

"Too depressing!" Chen Ziqiang said.

"What about you?" Su Cheng turned his head and asked.

Huo Jianning said, "It's more cruel."

Nodding his head, Su Cheng said, "I'm afraid this is the gap between their understanding and interpretation of movies."

However, at this time, Huo Jianning said suddenly: "Boss, I heard that China has joined the "Antarctic Treaty". There is a station there. Tell me, will this movie involve a lawsuit?"

"will not!"

Shaking his head, Su Cheng said: "Antarctica is an open and service-oriented region. The Antarctic Treaty is only for the convenience of various countries to conduct inspections there. If you don't touch the station, there will be no problem at all. What's more, this The film has already been filmed.”

"That's true." Speaking of this, Huo Jianning smacked his lips and said: "It takes 3 years to shoot a movie. The finished film is still like this. I really admire those investors, directors and actors. If it is an ordinary person, it will definitely not be so troublesome. .”

Liu Qing rarely interjected: "Mr. Huo, then you don't know something. I heard that in Hollywood, many movies, from script writing, investment, shooting, and release, will last for 4, 5, 6 years. Yes. Even so, some films have to be exhibited in the three major international film festivals in Europe. Only in this way can they be officially released in North America."

"It's so scary!" Huo Jianning was really shocked.

Chen Ziqiang nodded and said, "It is true that this kind of thing happens. However, it can be regarded as one case in two or three years! It is very rare for us to encounter it." After all, the movies shot by Tengyue will not last too long.Not to mention the release issue.It is so arrogant to have its own theater.

After saying this, Liu Qing asked curiously, "Master, do you think the box office of this movie will surpass that of "The Story of Hachiko" produced by our company?"

"Not realistic!"

Su Cheng shook his head and said, "Themes such as touch and warmth have always been very popular. Especially in the North American market."

After a pause, he continued: "However, it's not easy to say here in the island country. Maybe this movie will break the record."

When it first came out, Su Cheng paid attention. It is said that the box office of the current "Antarctic Story" has accumulated to 6.8 million yen.If the attendance rate does not change drastically, it is likely to exceed 50 billion yen.

That is about 1.6 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office.

It can also be regarded as the mainland of the island country, and this year's movie box office topped the list.

Of course, it is only limited to those produced by local film companies in the island country.

There are currently 3 movies at the top of the list.The first place, "ET Aliens" produced by Universal and directed by Steven Spielberg, has a cumulative box office of 96.2 billion yen.

The second place is "Die Hard" produced by Tengyue Entertainment, with a cumulative box office of 38 billion yen.

The third place is "Rush Hour" produced by Tengyue Entertainment Company, with a cumulative box office of 27 billion yen.

In addition, "The Story of Hachiko", produced by Tengyue Entertainment last year, had a cumulative box office of 23 billion yen in the island country. "Back to the Future" has a cumulative box office of 21 billion yen.

Jackie Chan's "Plan A" has a cumulative box office of 32 billion yen. "Food Truck", 20.8 billion yen box office.

"Death Comes", a big hit in North America, only had a box office of 5.3 million yen in the island country.

"A Chinese Ghost Story" starring Wang Zuxian, although the Japanese media boasted that Nie Xiaoqian is the most beautiful woman.But the box office of this movie is only 2.03 million yen.

The most surprising thing is "True Lies" starring Chow Yun-fat, which only had a box office of 3.9 million yen in Japan.The hit "Home Alone" only had a box office of 13 billion yen.

From this point of view, it is still Jackie Chan's movie, which is in line with the favor of island fans.

Even "Eight Steps of the Snake and Crane", which is not very outstanding in Xiangjiang, sold a box office of 19.8 billion yen in the island country.Back then, it was equivalent to more than 5300 million Hong Kong dollars!
"Drunken Master", 19 billion yen box office.

Even the one-and-a-half way to enter the rivers and lakes, which did not make waves in Xiangjiang, won a box office of 18.94 billion yen in the island country.

"Junior Brother Goes Out", 11.4 billion yen at the box office.

In recent years, these few movies alone have supported Jackie Chan's reputation in the island country.

That's why, when "Cannonball Run" was filmed, Hollywood let Jackie Chan and the island country actors be together, which can be regarded as a box office guarantee for the island country film market!
Otherwise, whether he can join the crew or not is another matter!Who makes a movie, in the eyes of Hollywood, it is a business negotiation!

This is also the fundamental reason why the movie starring Jackie Chan is not ideal in Xiangjiang, but Golden Harvest has been looking for Hollywood resources for him.

A Bay Island box office market.An island country box office market.

But it can make Jiahe a lot of money!
Master this cash cow, what are you afraid of?
(End of this chapter)