Reborn Hong Kong's Hidden Behind the Scenes

Chapter 81 A Different Mind

Wu Zheng has returned to Hong Kong.

After the Su residence held a small "welcome ceremony" for him, the two came to the study room, and Wu Zheng said, "Twentieth Century Fox's asking price has not dropped, it is still 2 million US dollars."

Su Cheng frowned and said, "They don't want to sell it separately?"

"Yes, but the price is very high, at 1.7 million US dollars." Wu Zheng smiled wryly.

Hearing this, Su Cheng shook his head, so did Alan Ryder Jr. really regard them as "the sons"?

During the speech, Wu Zheng gave Su Cheng a document.After finishing the general reading, Su Cheng said with a smile: "No wonder! It turned out that the success of "Alien" gave him confidence. But if he wants to shoot the second part, the time will have to wait."

From the data above, the total box office of "Alien 1" is 1.8 million US dollars.But Twentieth Century Fox is operating in debt.In addition, the reason why it is not in a hurry to sell is mostly because the movie "Alien" not only has a high box office, but also won Oscars and Saturn Awards.Especially the Saturn Award, Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress have all won, and there are still nominations for Best Actress.

This is a very fascinating film series!Once filmed, it may be a big bag in terms of awards!The box office won't be too bad either.

After thinking for a while, Su Cheng said: "Then we have to make another trip to Angkor. We don't want anything else. We only need the production rights of this film series, as well as the entire theater and distribution. It's only 1.5 million US dollars. If you don't agree, just go straight Publicize their company's financial statements. You can say it in front of that guy. It depends on whether he has the guts to take the risk."

"But Ah Cheng, do we have that much money?" Wu Zheng hesitated.

After waving his hand, Su Cheng said with a smile: "We can pay the deposit first, half of it within three months, and pay the rest within half a year. First, there can be a buffer. Second, Hutchison also has to hurry up. "

In this regard, Wu Zheng did not persuade him any more.

Immediately, Su Cheng asked, "How many shares have we acquired so far?"

"About 7.3% or so."

After thinking about it for a while, according to Su Cheng's guess, Li Ka-shing bought it at a price of about 1 million Hong Kong dollars for 5000% last year, so the current transaction price is at least 7000 million Hong Kong dollars, and at most no more than 7500 million Hong Kong dollars.And if they sell it, they can get 5 million Hong Kong dollars, which is a direct profit of 2 million.

With this part of the money, it is not difficult to acquire the theater chain under the [-]th Century Fox.

After thinking about it, he said directly: "Angkor, start looking for a buyer now! As long as you pass 7000 million Hong Kong dollars, you can make a deal."

"Ok, I see."

……

Just as Su Cheng and Wu Zheng were busy reselling their shares, Zou Wenhuai specially called him to meet him in a tea restaurant.

"Boss Su!"

"Boss Zou!"

After the greeting, Zou Wenhuai took the lead and said, "I invite Boss Su to come here today because I want to discuss something."

"Boss Zou, please tell me."

"Then I'll be blunt." Zou Wenhuai said, "We signed Zeng Zhiwei with Golden Harvest. Of course, it's only limited to him appearing in the screenwriter and director columns."

Hearing this, Su Cheng didn't have any surprises.As early as a few days ago, he heard Yuen Biao talk about this matter.

After a pause, Zou Wenhuai continued: "He is a rare talent, I don't want to give up. I don't know what Boss Su means?"

After waving his hand, Su Cheng said, "Since the words have been spoken, naturally we cannot go back on our word."

Smiled, and continued: "However, Boss Zou came forward in person, so I definitely have to make a statement. That's it, as long as he can change his name and not use Zeng Zhiwei's real name to appear, I will turn a blind eye and close one eye. what do you think?"

"Oh? That's at Tengyue Cinema?" Zou Wenhuai's heart skipped a beat.

"No one pays attention to this, as long as I don't appear in the film." At first, Su Cheng really wanted to block Zeng Zhiwei, but in the end after Liang Shuyi's persuasion, he didn't take it seriously. After all, many people in the Hong family class had a relationship with him good.Doing too much is unpopular.

"I can rest assured that."

Hearing this, Su Cheng was playful: "Boss Zou, there is just one thing that I need to explain in advance. But for any films directed by Zeng Zhiwei, our company does not borrow actors from outside."

"Ah! This..." Turning his eyes, Zou Wenhuai understood, and assured him: "Boss Su, please rest assured."

Being a director is not enough, assistant director, action director can always be okay, right?It's nothing more than a name.

After that, they drank tea and talked about the current trend of Hong Kong's film industry.

When Su Cheng returned to Tengyue Entertainment Company, Liang Jiahui came to him unexpectedly and said, "Boss, someone asked me to be the leading actor."

"Oh? Which company is it? Who is the director?" Although the system does not allow actors to take on foreign films, it is only aimed at "bad films".For a good film, Su Cheng is naturally very happy.

Hearing this, Liang Jiahui said without hesitation: "I don't know which company, but Director Li Hanxiang is looking for me."

Li Hanxiang?
Hearing this name, Su Cheng's expression became weird.In his memory, Liang Jiahui can be regarded as the saddest big-name actor.It is precisely because he took Li Hanxiang's role at the beginning of his debut. Although he won the honor of Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards, he turned around and was banned by the Bay Island authorities.So far, it has been hidden by the company and reduced to setting up a stall on the street.

In the past few years, I haven't seen the support of that director Li Hanxiang!
Although he still accepted his love in the end, in Su Cheng's eyes, it couldn't be compared with the "humiliation" he received.Too much truth and reality is not a good thing.Especially in this "messy", full of temptations in the big dye vat of the entertainment industry.

With suspicion, Su Cheng asked, "How did he find you?"

"It is said that I discovered it while watching "Royal Senior Sister"."

That's it!

According to the historical development track, Li Hanxiang first perfected the script before finding an actor.Looking at it now, I'm afraid it was because of meeting Liang Jiahui that his image of "Emperor Xianfeng" was plumped up.

If someone else found it, Su Cheng definitely didn't know what it was, but if Li Hanxiang said it, it would most likely be "Listening to the Government Behind the Curtain" and "Burning the Old Summer Palace"!What puzzled him was that it was too early, right?

If I remember correctly, it should be a year or two later?
"Is there a script?"

"No, I just talked about it briefly, saying that I was acting as an emperor of the Qing Dynasty."

That must be those two plays!

After pondering for a long time, Su Cheng said, "Then what do you mean?"

"I, I don't really want to pick it up."

"Why?" Su Cheng was surprised.

Liang Jiahui said: "Director Kwan Jinpeng asked me to play a supporting role in "The Frog Prince". There are Anita Mui and Chung Chu-hong in it, and one play can only be completed within a month. After that, I have to continue to accept the guidance of the teachers and practice acting. According to Li Hanxiang The director said that the movie had to be filmed in the mainland, and even if it took a long time, I don’t know how to speak the mainland, so it may take a lot of effort just to memorize the lines.”

At this time, Su Cheng finally understood.It's not that Liang Jiahui doesn't want to learn Mainland Mandarin, but he is afraid that his acting skills are not enough.I want to take on dramas and study within the company, and at the same time follow the teachers to "make up for it".As expected of a college student who came out of a university, his thinking is different.

Furthermore, there is a deeper thought, after the acting skills pass the test, the company will arrange to go to Hollywood to act.This is one step into becoming a god.And to play some kind of emperor, just by listening to it, I feel that it will not be outstanding, and it is still a small category movie.Liang Jiahui has his own "proud" for someone who can go to university and still set up a stall on his own.There is that opportunity to fight, why let yourself go into the "small alley"?

Nodding his head, Su Cheng said, "Just pretend you don't know about this matter. Minister Chen Shufen and I will handle the rest. Let's practice your acting skills! Hollywood still needs you to show your talents."

"Thank you boss!"

After Liang Jiahui left, Su Cheng called Chen Shufen, and after talking about it, he asked, "How do you think we should handle this matter?"

"Liang Jiahui mentioned this matter to me before, but because it is director Li Hanxiang, he asked you to discuss it."

After waving his hand, Su Cheng said, "Just talk about the plan."

Chen Shufen said: "If you don't want to take the role, besides sending him directly to Hollywood, you can just follow the example of "The Frog Prince" and refuse to go. After all, Leung Ka Fai is a rookie actor and doesn't have the ability to act yet."

This is a way, Su Cheng nodded and said: "What else?"

For a while, Chen Shufen stopped talking.

Seeing this, Su Cheng was a little disappointed, but in this day and age, Li Hanxiang's reputation is too great!Rao Run Run Shaw and Fang Yat Hua were unwilling to force each other.

Su Cheng said bluntly: "In "The Frog Prince", Liang Jiahui is at most a supporting role, and the filming can be finished in more than a month. If this is used as an excuse, director Li Hanxiang will wait for him. His film, I want to go from preparation to shooting. It will take at least 3 to 4 months to finish. If it is slow, it will take half a year. Don’t be afraid to wait.”

After a while, he continued: "He has a good relationship with Director Hu Jinquan. At the last Academy Awards, Shu Qi had a good chat with him. I will ask him to help connect and talk about our company's plans and arrangements for Liang Jiahui. As for other artists, you can choose them at will. In this way, even if you don't want to, it won't lead to serious consequences. As for the contact person, you can go in person. This way, it can be regarded as enough face."

A great director like Li Hanxiang has a wide network of contacts as long as the authorities are not involved.Can not be guilty, although it is still not guilty!

Chen Shufen responded with relief: "Okay, boss!"

(End of this chapter)