Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 2143
In 1956, Zhang Shankun, Wang Yuanlong, Yao Ke and more than a dozen people organized the "Hong Kong and Kowloon Film Practitioners Free Association", which was later renamed the Hong Kong and Kowloon Film and Drama Industry Free Association, referred to as the Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation.

The Hong Kong-Kowloon General Assembly is not only a simple organization of filmmakers, but also a censorship agency. Taiwan stipulates that if Hong Kong films want to be imported to Taiwan for screening and distribution, they must issue a certificate from the Hong Kong-Kowloon General Assembly to approve the release.

Many Xiangjiang film companies had to join the organization in order to open up the Taiwan Island market.

In Xiangjiang in the last life, the Baodao market almost took over 80.00% of Xiangjiang’s films, so the rights of the Hong Kong-Kowloon General Assembly can be said to be terrifying.

And every year on the grand festival day of Baodao, the Hong Kong and Kowloon General Association will book the most luxurious hotel in Xiangjiang to hold a celebration.

At that time, as long as there are famous directors and stars in Xiangjiang, or people related to the entertainment industry, they will be invited to participate in this celebration.

If you couldn't get into the films of Taiwan last year, you just need to come here at this time and ask the people of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation. If you are lucky, as long as they agree, the films in the next year will not worry about selling.

However, because of Lin Daoqiu's appearance, although Baodao's market is also very important to Xiangjiang, it is far from the level of the previous life.

Moreover, Lin Daoqiu has also successfully opened up other markets. Although it is still not stable compared with Baodao's stable box office, even if Baodao blocks Xiangjiang's movies, there will be no major problems.

Zhang Shankun and others left one after another. At this time, Liao Anxue was in charge of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Federation. He used to be the deputy general manager of China Film Group, and was later transferred to Hong Kong to take charge of the Hong Kong-Kowloon Federation.

Liao Anxue had already learned about the ban on Lin Daoqiu on the day Li Zhengnan ordered it.

Naturally, he didn't dare to disobey the order from above, but Liao Anxue didn't think that the banning order would have any effect on Lin Daoqiu, and even the power of deterrence might be negligible.

Who is Lin Daoqiu, the head of Xiangjiang Films, the boss of MGM, the creator and record holder of the world movie box office, it is difficult to get any results if he wants to block him.

Moreover, once the films represented by New Oriental are blocked, the film source of Baodao may be reduced by as much as [-]%, and there may be no movies to play on Baodao.

Throughout the year, we can only show some films produced by Baodao itself, or films purchased from outsourced companies, which makes no money at all.

It can only be said that Li Zhengnan took it for granted. He thought that banning Lin Daoqiu was no different from banning an ordinary filmmaker, and it would not do any harm to Baodao.

"Why don't we talk to Mr. Lin and make this a big deal and a small one."

Liao Anxue's subordinates gave him a suggestion, asking him to talk to Lin Daoqiu, not to make things too rigid.

But Liao Anxue looked at the other party, then shook his head directly.

"Who would dare to disobey Mr. Li's words, and do you think that even if I go to Mr. Lin, he will listen to me? I heard that Mr. Li sent people to talk to Mr. Lin again and again, but the other party did not want to talk to Mr. Lin." No promise."

In a few months, the big festival will come. If the invited people don't come, the face of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Association will be greatly reduced.

In the past, their status and prestige in Xiangjiang all came from the Baodao market.

Now that the Baodao market has blocked them all, those people will naturally not come to support them. I am afraid that this year will be the most deserted year for the Hong Kong and Kowloon Federation.

"If the president thinks it's useless to find Mr. Lin, we can still find others and let them put pressure on Mr. Lin. We can't just let Lin Daoqiu survive like this."

Liao Anxue was suddenly interested in this suggestion from his subordinates.

Ask him to go to Lin Daoqiu, and the other party will definitely not listen to his advice, but if you go to those filmmakers whose interests have been affected by this blockade incident, and let them persuade Lin Daoqiu, the effect may be great. Some.

Thinking of this, Liao Anxue immediately called Mai Jia and others from New Art City and asked them to come over for dinner tonight.

In addition to them, Liao Anxue also invited Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and others.

They are New Oriental's most popular stars and directors besides Lin Daoqiu. If they can put pressure on Lin Daoqiu together, Liao Anxue feels that the possibility of persuading the other party will be greatly increased.

When Mai Jia and others received the call from Liao Anxue, their first reaction was to immediately call Lin Daoqiu for instructions.

If Lin Daoqiu found out that they did not report in time if they were stealing behind their backs at this time, the consequences would be very serious.

Lin Daoqiu didn't have any special reaction after receiving their report, so he just let them go.

In the evening, Liao Anxue took a few subordinates to a well-known hotel in Xiangjiang to entertain New Art City, Sammo Hung and others.

"Thank you for your kindness, please sit down."

After New Art City and Sammo Hung arrived, Liao Anxue hurriedly invited them to their seats.

Soon, all kinds of exquisite mountain delicacies were brought to the table, Liao Anxue raised the red wine glass in his hand and said.

"I would like to offer a toast to all of you here, and wish you all great success in the future and a thriving box office."

"Thank you President Liao."

After having a drink with everyone, Liao Anxue sat down, and a worried look suddenly appeared on his face.

Mai Jia, who was sitting next to him, saw this scene, and he hurriedly asked.

"President Liao, what's wrong with you?"

Liao Anxue shook his head, but he suddenly sighed again.

"Hey... I believe everyone is well aware of what happened during this period of time. Baodao has already announced that the films produced and represented by New Oriental will not be released and will be screened in Baodao. This time I am also very embarrassed. "

When everyone heard that this was the case, it seemed that the purpose of Liao Anxue's banquet for them tonight should be because of this matter and they did not run away.

"In fact, we also hope that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. After all, it is us little people who are unlucky in the fight between gods and gods."

When Liao Anxue heard it, he pretended to be thoughtful, and he spoke after a while.

"If...if someone can persuade Mr. Lin not to be so stubborn, and turn the fight with Baodao into friendship, I believe there is still room for improvement in this matter."

What Liao Anxue said was very clear, and after he finished speaking, he looked at the crowd again.

At this time, if Maijia and the others didn't understand what he meant, then they might have lived in vain for so many years.

But how can they intervene in this kind of thing, all the people present don't think that they have face to make Lin Daoqiu change their minds, after all, this is not a trivial matter.

So when Liao Anxue finished speaking, everyone became silent, or turned their heads to the other side, and no one dared to follow what Liao Anxue said.

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became very awkward.

(End of this chapter)