Reborn Hong Kong Wild Age

Chapter 62 My Good Brother

"Ah Yang, congratulations! This time I'm really proud. If the box office didn't drop too much later, I would have delayed it for you."

In Debao Film Company, Cen Jianxun's office, Curly smiled from ear to ear.

Gu Xiayang smiled and said, "With this number, I'm very satisfied. But it's rare for me to see Curly-haired brother so happy?"

"The box office surpassed "Police Story" by 200 million, how could it be unhappy."

Cen Jianxun's scene was completely beaten by Cheng Long, but the intercourse dragon uttered nonsense, insinuating Debao and his movies, which almost drove him crazy.

As early as 1978, through the introduction of foreign film record directors, he began to contact the directors and creators of the Hong Kong New Wave, and turned to film work, from creation, planning, investment to distribution and other behind-the-scenes work.

With proper old qualifications, being ridiculed by Cheng Long at that time, he was naturally angry.

When "Wealthy Man" surpassed "Police Story" at the box office, he was interviewed by the media, saying that Cheng Long would also be able to struggle a few times, which was far behind Hong Jinbao.

As for "Police Story"?Sorry, so-so.The box office is not as high as "Rich and Rich" released by Debao.

"Speaking of it, I regret it. At that time you asked me to invest in "Rich and Rich". I didn't nod. I made a mistake."

Thinking of the film's final box office, Cen Jianxun expressed regret.

"But I believe in Tianxia Yi's ability, and "A Match Made in Heaven" will be a big success! Now everyone praises you, you are a genius screenwriter."

"Brother Curly is in a good mood today, so he keeps complimenting me, I like to hear it!"

"Hahahaha, you are the big boss now, so I definitely want to praise you. Not to mention your weekly magazines and clothing stores, I also have to praise you for being a talented person who writes scripts and songs!"

Cen Jianxun has served as the master of ceremonies for "Happy Tonight" and "Miss Hong Kong" many times with his logical, eloquent style and eccentric and outstanding image. Gu Xiayang is really not an opponent when he quarrels with him.

"This time TVB's "Top Ten Golden Songs", will there be prizes?"

Gu Xiayang nodded and said, "Best composition, best lyrics."

Cen Jianxun gave him a thumbs up: "It's enough for you, you can do whatever you want!"

Gu Xiayang thought to himself, it's you who does what you do.

From the editor-in-chief of "Outside the Number" to a filmmaker to emcee, and a social critic, she just got married last year, and will be divorced in a few years to marry this year's Miss Hong Kong.

Just the shape of the curly hair, it is completely relying on the literary style to capture the hearts of girls!
As for TVB's "Top Ten Golden Songs", it was not a secret in the industry to notify the winners one week in advance.

For example, in an interview later, Zhang Guorong mentioned that one year there was a song in Luo Wen that was going to win an award, but Luo Ji was unhappy that there was only one song, and he didn't even go to the scene.

At that time, Zhang Guorong, who didn't win any prizes, felt envious in every way except envy.

"In the new year, how many movies are you going to open in Tianxiayi?"

When Cen Jianxun asked about this with a smile, Gu Xiayang knew that the meat scene was finally coming.

"We'll wait until the filming of "A Match Made in Heaven" is finished. There are only a few people in our company, how many movies can we produce!"

"I mean, let's strengthen cooperation in the future, and Debao will pay for you to shoot, how about it?"

Gu Xiayang waved his hand and said, "I'm not a film donor!"

Signing a contract with Debao Company to provide the film, Gu Xiayang would definitely not do it.

Do you want to say that being a film producer makes money?It must have been earned.

With Debao's entire theater chain, how many plays can his own production company produce throughout the year?

But you want to say that the producer is very profitable?That's bullshit too.

Because the investment of the film contributor is all from Debao, you only earn the film production fee, and the rest of the copyright and income are all in the hands of others, so you are a wage earner.

There is still a quantity requirement for this job. If you mess up, even the Tianxiayi brand will stink.

Who is the most famous supplier of Debao Cinemas?Zeng Zhiwei!

Zeng Zhiwei, one of the Seven Monsters of New Art City, was the first to leave New Art City.

Later, he met Huang Yulang, a cartoon boss in Hong Kong. Boss Huang wanted to make movies, so he cooperated to open a "good friend film production company".

However, it was Zeng Zhiwei, Tan Yonglin and Teddy Robin who were the "three funny experts" who formed the Good Friends Film Company together.

Later, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong, an opening reception was held especially for this purpose.

The opening reception invited a group of superstars, Teresa Teng, Lin Qingxia, Feng Feifei, Zhong Yanhong, Cheng Long, Hung Jinbao...

With the relationship between the three of them, almost half of the entertainment circle was invited to join them.

After the good friend film company made one or two films, they cooperated with Debao and were responsible for supplying the films.

It was Cen Jianxun who talked about this cooperation.

Debao's theater chain needs 30 films a year, and 15 films are handed over to good friends.

Debao Films said internally that we should not make more than 15 films a year, and require between 10 and 12 films, and make one film every month. Filming two films is very tiring and very busy.

Later, Debao himself maintained between 12 and 13 films per year, not shooting too many, and also invested in other people to shoot.

However, the "good friend" only lasted for one year and closed because of Huang Yulang's imprisonment, and Zeng Zhiwei went to Golden Harvest to set up a Youhe.

In the end, the good friend even closed down the company, and the film must have not paid enough.

As a result, Debao Film Company later bought films and invested in several other production companies, barely maintaining 30 films.

Because of the 52 weeks, it is impossible for every movie to last for two weeks, and some movies may hit the box office for a few days, so we have to hurry up.

In addition to 25 films, another 35 films will be filmed to maintain a film source for a theater.

At that time someone came out and said: "Actually, good friends are either Zeng Zhiwei and the others who can't make money, or they just met Huang Yulang because of bad luck."

But if being a film contributor really makes a lot of money, Zeng Zhiwei might as well find another financial backer and continue to make films for Debao Film Company.

Why go to Golden Harvest to set up a satellite company? It's thankless.

Among all the satellite companies of Golden Harvest, Cheng Long's Weihe has the best conditions, followed by Hong Jinbao's Baohe.

Once again, it is also Yuan Biao's Tahoe.

As for Zeng Zhiwei's Youhe, it is estimated that the treatment is similar to that of McDonald's production company.

Zeng Zhiwei would rather go to Golden Harvest where there are many talents and stars to grab a job, why not provide a film for Debao?

It can be seen from this that working as a film library for Debao Film Company actually does not make a lot of money.

So when Cen Jianxun asked Tianxia Yi to be a film supplier, Gu Xiayang immediately shut it up without even thinking about it.

Now you, old Cen, are still leading Debao, God knows when you will be stabbed in the back by your good buddy Xian Qiran.

When Xian Qiran took over Debao, cut expenses, and made plans for all the films, the film supplier really wanted to cry, but he had to bite the bullet and hand over all the bad films.

Seeing that Gu Xiayang refused without waiting for him to ask for conditions, Cen Jianxun knew that this was not a good deal.

However, Gu Xiayang was young and rich, and two consecutive movies were blockbusters, so he knew that he would not be happy as a film donor.

Cen Jianxun turned and said: "Then let's change the way, how about we, Debao, give priority to investment when the world casts a movie?" Hearing the priority investment, Gu Xiayang said sincerely.

"We can talk about this! After all, it was you curly-haired brother who spoke, I must like to cooperate with you. New Art City and Golden Harvest have contacted me, so Debao is your curly-haired brother. Just a few plays."

Curly nodded approvingly: "Did our good friends come here?"

You must be a good friend. Curly, you speak nicely, treat things with respect, and give money. I like to make friends with you. No wonder you can marry Miss Hong Kong!

The two chatted happily in the office about the cooperation. Gu Xiayang readily accepted Debao's investment in filming.

No matter how rich you are, it is impossible for you to use the money to burn every play.

In addition to the slow payback cycle, there is also uncertainty at the box office.

Even if Gu Xiayang guarantees that every movie is well-produced and you occupy the full investment, the distribution will definitely be played to death by the bosses.

Now is the era of theater chains, if you don’t cooperate seamlessly with the big bosses of theater chains, you will just wait for the ashes!
You are hard-headed, don't be a tycoon in Hong Kong theaters, use your films to make money in foreign markets, and you want Southeast Asia to give you golden time slots and show you.

Who owns such a golden period?The same is in the hands of the big names in the Hong Kong film industry such as New Art City, Golden Harvest, and Debao.

If you make movies by yourself as a production company, how many movies can you contribute to foreign theaters in a year?
If you make more money from one movie, is it worth the money that someone else makes a movie in a theater for a year?

Unless you make dozens of movies a year, and every one of them can guarantee the box office, you have to find someone to work hard to open up channels and completely overthrow the big bosses in Hong Kong's theaters, otherwise people will block your movies and block yours. The schedule and times will kill you every minute.

People just suppress your movies, reduce your number of shows, and make money like other movies, and you are the one who is really dead.

No matter what industry or industry, as long as it is something that makes money, it is tantamount to a cake.

Since it is a cake, of course everyone eats it together.

If you have the ability to make good films and make money, those bigwigs will naturally stare at you.

If you don't disperse the benefits, who will let you make money like crazy?
Jealousy is a common problem, especially when people have the ability to block you and make money by themselves.

Furthermore, the vast majority of actors and excellent staff are in the hands of various film and television companies, even if you spend money, you can't spend money on people.

If it is smashed, the film cannot be sold at the price, and it is also a waste of money.Making movies is really not just about your ability to make good movies.

Otherwise, if they were allowed, they would have found investment and done it alone.

Even if it is the Xiang family brothers who are backed by Xinji, how good is Yongsheng Film Company?It is still necessary to cooperate with Golden Harvest, invest in filming together, and make money together. Only with the support of a powerful cinema boss can the cake be shared.

Now that Debao has seen the ability of Tianxiayi, Cen Jianxun will give you high-quality schedules regardless of the cake. That is because Debao is too short of film sources at present, and Tianxiayi has few productions.

Now change the cooperation method, with Debao giving priority to investment, following the path of "A Match Made in Heaven", Gu Xiayang can accept it, and it is mutually beneficial.

At present, Debao Cinemas can guarantee his movie schedule. The other party invests in his movies, and everyone shares the money proportionally. On the one hand, it reduces his financial pressure, on the other hand, it guarantees the box office of the theaters, and it can also make the company bigger and stronger. Of course I would.

Before he had his own theater chain, Gu Xiayang liked to cooperate with Debao, who lacked film sources, and hoped that the curly-haired brother in front of him would stay in Debao for a longer time. This is from a good friend.

Under Lang's love and concubine's favor, the friendship between Gu Xiayang and Cen Jianxun is rapidly warming up, and they can't wait to buy yellow paper and chop the chicken head immediately, and burn incense to worship.

Sanmao left, leaving curly hair alone, but fortunately the heavens descended on Brother Gu.

As soon as I finished calling my brothers with Cen Jianxun here, Gu Xiayang drove to East Tsim Sha Tsui to have dinner with Hong Jinbao and a group of his brothers, and everyone made an appointment tonight to be a rich man.

(End of this chapter)