Hong Kong Entertainment: The King of Kung Fu

Chapter 47 Impossible to Miss

In Hong Kong, in addition to the three major theater chains, Shaw Brothers, Golden Harvest, and Shuangnan, there are also several small theater chains and some independent theaters.

Among the small cinema chains, the most famous ones are Lisheng Cinemas and Anle Cinemas. Both of them own four theaters and mainly screen Western films.

The boss of Lisheng was named Lei Juekun. He later recruited more people to expand the theater chain and renamed it Golden Princess Cinema Line.He also invested in a new art city film company, attracted a group of outstanding talents, and set off a legendary experience in the Hong Kong film industry. At their peak, Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers had to stay away.

On Anle's side, Jiang Zhiqiang's father is now at the helm. Jiang Zhiqiang and his brother Jiang Zhiwen are responsible for traveling to Europe and the United States to buy movies and show them back.

In the past two years, their father has gradually aged, and Jiang Zhiwen has taken charge of the management of theaters. The task of buying movies in Europe and the United States has gradually fallen to Jiang Zhiqiang alone.

Yang Ye and Jiang Zhiqiang ordered something casually and chatted while eating.

Yang Ye said: "Aqiang, I heard that you are very familiar with major film festivals in Europe and the United States?"

Jiang Zhiqiang nodded and said, "I started traveling to the United States and Europe with my brother when I was 16. It's been seven or eight years now."

"Do you have any acquaintances in Cannes?"

"There are some. Mr. Yang, are you going to Cannes?"

"Yeah, I'm going to take "Shaolin Temple" to Cannes for exhibition, and I've already got the tickets."

"Wow! "Shaolin Temple" is really great. I watched it three times. I wish you all a great prize."

Yang Ye smiled and said: "Generally speaking, films that show suffering are more likely to win awards. "Shaolin Temple" is a typical commercial film from beginning to end. I don't expect to win awards. I'm just selling the film."

"I see! So Mr. Yang, you came to me because you wanted me to introduce you to clients?"

"Of course, you travel in Europe and the United States all year round. You should know a lot of distributors in various countries, and you know the market conditions of each film market better than I do. So I would like to ask you to be my consultant and help me sell the film. I will give you 5 A little commission.”

Jiang Zhiqiang was very happy. He was going to Cannes in May to buy movies.Only a fool would not do this kind of thing to make extra money.

Jiang Zhiqiang immediately agreed readily, and the two of them talked about it for a while, made an appointment to go to France together in May, and then left.

It would be too troublesome for Yang Ye to talk about this kind of film selling thing in person, so it would be better to hire a helper.

In Hong Kong, no one understands the world's major markets better than Jiang Zhiqiang, and he is the most suitable person.

Moreover, his family's business was obviously inherited by his brother.

Yang Ye wondered if he could be brought over to be his distribution manager.

……

After getting off the plane at Songshan Airport, Yang Ye couldn't help but sigh: "It's time to find an assistant."

After all, he is a big star, but he travels alone, which is too embarrassing.

The last time he went to Japan, Chen Long and Du Qifeng helped him run errands.Now that Chen Long is filming a movie, Johnnie To is also left on the set of Drunken Master.

Johnnie To is a talented person. He should first be thrown into the crew to practice for a few years.

Zong Yougui was originally going to follow, but Yang Ye arranged a physical training class and left her in Hong Kong.

After Yang Ye came back from Riben, many people came to be his disciples, and many people from the martial arts world wanted to ask for advice, which made him very annoyed.

Considering that the fighting techniques of this era were actually relatively rough, Yang Ye planned to use the scientific training methods of later generations to train Zong Yougui.

Let her be used as an experiment first, and after summing up a set of practical training methods, he will open a martial arts gym and recruit many disciples.

Don’t you want to learn?Come on then.

Yang Ye came to Taipei this time for the album "Chinese Folk Songs".

At his suggestion, Zheng Donghan invited a group of outstanding singers to record this album together.

Moreover, Yang Ye is also planning to hold a concert to announce the birth of a new music form called "Chinese folk songs".

This has the same meaning as the original time and space Li Shuangze, Yang Xian, and Hu Defu held a new song press conference at the Sun Dapao Memorial Hall to announce the arrival of the Taiwanese folk song era.

However, Yang Ye invited a large number of celebrities to do this, and the momentum was hundreds of times greater than the three of them.

After Yang Ye checked into the hotel, he called Zheng Donghan and told him that he had arrived in Taipei.

Zheng Donghan came over quickly and said as soon as he entered the door: "Their songs have been recorded and they are waiting for you." Yang Ye said: "How are the preparations for the concert going?"

"The venue, equipment, etc. are all ready. Rehearsal will start as soon as you finish recording the song."

"Where's the little actor I want?"

"We have auditioned a batch. I will give you the shortlist tomorrow. You can take a look at it too."

"OK! OK! This is all thanks to you. By the way, how did you do it to bring together so many singers from different companies?"

Zheng Donghan laughed loudly: "It's you who are responsible for this."

"I?"

"Yes! As you said, these singers are not from the same company. Some have been famous for a long time, and some are just emerging. It is not easy to get together. But your songs are so well written, everyone is very moved. .Since there is intention, it is easy to talk about it. It is nothing more than a matter of profit distribution. Let's talk.

At first, no one was willing to give up their own interests and wanted to earn more. Then the news that you were sweeping the Japanese martial arts world suddenly came, and all the record companies compromised. "

"Forehead……"

Yang Ye discovered that what he did in Japan had a far-reaching impact than he thought.

Later generations may think that Taiwan is very Japanese, but in fact it is not.

In today's era, the various literature, music, and film works emerging in Taiwan that miss the mainland and the hometown are clear evidence of this.

If not, where is the market for these works?To whom?
Taiwan Hari happened after the 80s.

……

Yang Ye's "Shaolin Temple" has just been released in Taiwan and achieved a super high box office of NT$2300 million.

People are still amazed at how the difficult action of the final volley in the movie was achieved.

Immediately afterwards came the news that Yang Ye was sweeping the Japanese martial arts world, and the whole of Taiwan was boiling.

Only then did people realize that Yang Ye really knew Kung Fu and was a peerless master.

At this point, Yang Ye's fame has reached its peak in Chinese society.

At this time, being able to collaborate with him to release records and hold concerts is something I wish for, and there is no need to care about the small gains and losses.

Because this record and this concert are bound to be a hit.

Yang Ye rested for one night and went to the PolyGram Company in Taiwan to record songs the next day.

Zheng Donghan took out a lot of photos to Yang Ye and said: "According to your request, we screened young actors to participate in the concert in primary schools in Taipei. After the preliminary selection, more than 500 people were selected. Please go through it. What do you think? If possible, we will notify their parents and bring their children over for interviews.”

"Row!"

There are two songs in this record that require the use of children's chorus. Zheng Donghan meant to find a primary school choir to complete the song.

Yang Ye believes that this concert will announce the arrival of a new form of music, which is of great historical significance and deserves to be recorded as a commemoration.

Therefore, you can’t just find a choir.It is recommended that children with good image and temperament participate in the audition.

Yang Ye has spoken out, what can Zheng Donghan do?You have the final say if you are popular.

Although it would cost a lot more money to do so, Zheng Donghan still did it.

Therefore, under the banner of selecting young actors for Yang Ye's concert, PolyGram started a city-wide audition. Anyone aged 6-10 who meets the age requirements can sign up to participate.

People in Taipei heard that their children had the opportunity to attend Yang Ye's concert and participate in the recording of the album, so they enthusiastically signed up. There was no registration fee anyway, just in case they were selected.

Yang Ye looked at the large pile of photos and thought to himself, the audition requirement is good image and temperament, so they shouldn't be missed, right?
He flipped through less than half of the page and suddenly noticed a photo. When he turned the back, it read, "Wang Zuxian, 8 years old..."

He put the photo aside as if nothing had happened and continued to flip through it.

How could he possibly miss it when he looks like this?Unless the staff is blind.

(End of this chapter)