Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 593
Others may not know it, but Shi Nansheng knows very well that Tsui Hark has been planning this "New Shushan Swordsman".

He spent a lot of thought on this movie, thinking of making a blockbuster movie with special effects belonging to the Chinese.

But I didn't expect Lin Daoqiu to be unwilling to invest in him. This can be regarded as a big blow to Tsui Hark.

Shi Nansheng patted Tsui Hark's back lightly, trying to relieve his boredom in this way.

"How about I talk to Mr. Lin for you?"

At this time, Shi Nansheng was the chief financial officer of New Oriental, and in front of Lin Daoqiu, she was more or less able to speak up.

When Tsui Hark heard this, he immediately turned to look at Shi Nansheng.

But soon, Tsui Hark shook his head again.

"The reason for Mr. Lin's refusal is very simple, because he is not optimistic about this drama, and feels that "New Shushan Swordsman" cannot make money."

If it was someone else, Tsui Hark might still be able to find a way to persuade the other party.

But Lin Daoqiu is different. At this time, he is not only the most successful screenwriter in Xiangjiang, but also a world-renowned film producer.

Even he is not optimistic about this "New Shushan Swordsman", Tsui Hark's heart has been more than half cold.

"Don't be too depressed. I will make a decision after I meet Mr. Lin. Even if Mr. Lin is really unwilling to invest in the end, we can think of other ways."

Although Shi Nansheng is the chief financial officer of New Oriental, the reason why she joined New Art City in the first place was not persuaded by Huang Baiming and Mai Jia.

It was because they invited Tsui Hark over, so Shi Nansheng could only follow along with Xu Hark, and joined New Art City with Tsui Hark.

It can be seen from this that between Tsui Hark and New Oriental, Shi Nansheng will definitely choose Tsui Hark without hesitation.

So when she made a decision, she would only prioritize Tsui Hark's interests, and put everything else aside.

"OK then."

Tsui Hark has no better way now, so he can only let Shi Nansheng try his luck.

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The next day, Shi Nansheng came to Lin Daoqiu's office early in the morning.

And as soon as he saw Shi Nansheng, Lin Daoqiu could more or less guess what she was coming to find him for.

"Mr. Lin, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Lin Daoqiu did not directly reject Shi Nansheng's request.

Because compared to Tsui Hark, Shi Nansheng at this time is more helpful to New Oriental and New Art City.

It is not an exaggeration to say that if New Arts City lost Tsui Hark, there would not be much impact.

But if Shi Nansheng is missing, not only New Art City, but even New Oriental will be affected.

"Tsui Hark has been preparing for "New Shushan Swordsman" before. He spent a lot of effort on this movie, and a movie with this theme has never appeared before. If it can be made, I think it can open up a new era for New Oriental. type."

Shi Nansheng's reason for coming to Lin Daoqiu today is very simple, that is to try his best to persuade him to invest in Tsui Hark.

If it wasn't because Lin Daoqiu already knew that "New Shushan Swordsman" would hit the market, he might seriously consider making this movie.

The plot of Tsui Hark's "New Shushan Swordsman" can only be said to be mediocre, and in this era, when special effects technology is still in its infancy, it is a bit outweighed the gain to force a movie with the theme of fairy tales.

Besides, the Magic Studio in Lin Daoqiu's hands is still groping for special effects technology, and he can't make that kind of shocking effect at all.

Considering various factors, investing in Tsui Hark's "New Shushan Swordsman" is really not a wise choice.

"Nansen, when Tsui Hark came to see me yesterday, I explained to him that it is impossible to produce a good effect in "New Shushan Swordsman" with the current special effects technology."

Lin Daoqiu still had the same attitude as yesterday, he would not invest in this movie.

"Mr. Lin is worried that this movie will hit the street after it is filmed, right?"

Shi Nansheng could more or less guess Lin Daoqiu's worries. After all, it is indeed a very risky thing to invest a large investment of about 2000 million in a Hong Kong local film.

Moreover, "New Shushan Swordsman" is too limited, and only Chinese-speaking audiences are willing to appreciate and understand what the movie is talking about.

For a big production like this, before the shooting starts, one must first consider who are willing to enter and buy tickets.

And "New Shushan Swordsman" has excluded audiences from other regions from the very beginning.

No wonder Lin Daoqiu is unwilling to invest, which is actually reasonable.

Lin Daoqiu nodded, admitting that he really thought so.

"If I say that this film will at least not hit the street, I don't know if Mr. Lin believes it or not."

Shi Nansheng looked very confident, which made Lin Daoqiu feel very strange.

You must know that even Tsui Hark himself can't guarantee that this film will never hit the street, so where does Shi Nansheng come from for his confidence.

"Mr. Lin, don't look at me like that. Although I don't know what effect the film "New Shushan Swordsman" will have, if we follow Tsui Hark's casting and aim at those stars, the box office will not be less."

The reason why Shi Nansheng thinks this way is entirely because of the list of actors that Tsui Hark made before.

Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Brigitte Lin, and Zheng Shaoqiu, the first three can be said to be the top stars in the film industry, and Zheng Shaoqiu is the most popular actor in TVB.

These four people get together, as long as the movie is not too bad, the box office will definitely explode.

"Nansen, your idea is very good, but it's a pity that Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao and Brigitte Lin, the three of them just collaborated in a Hollywood movie not long ago. I'm afraid that they will even do special effects if they want to bring these three together. There is not enough money.”

Lin Daoqiu believes that after "The Mummy" is released, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao's worth will definitely rise.

As for Brigitte Lin, let alone, her salary will increase even more by then.

If you want to put them together in a movie now, you need to prepare at least 3000 million, and they don't necessarily have a schedule to shoot.

"Mr. Lin, is there really no other way?"

Shi Nansheng was a little anxious, because she already felt that she seemed unable to persuade Lin Daoqiu.

"I'm sorry, I hope you can persuade Tsui Hark to make other movies first after you go back. At least I will not consider investing in the movie "New Shushan Swordsman" until the special effects technology is mature."

Lin Daoqiu refused very thoroughly, not leaving the other party with a single thought.

If Lin Daoqiu really wanted Brigitte Lin and Sammo Hung to film a film, Lin Daoqiu's priority would definitely not be "New Shushan Swordsman".

"Thank you, Mr. Lin, then I'll go out and do something first."

Shi Nansheng couldn't convince Lin Daoqiu, so she stood up disappointed, then turned and walked out.

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