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Chapter [-] The Unstoppable Shao Daheng

Unable to withstand the temptation of Ming Pao, Zhang Yi got busy after agreeing to Jin Daxia as the vice president of Ming Pao.In the hospital, the villa, and Mingpao went back and forth.

In addition to taking care of Zhang Dexin in the hospital and paying attention to the foreign exchange market, he is familiar with Ming Pao.

Live life to the fullest, time always flies by.

"Resident Evil" was released in North America for more than a month, and with a box office of more than 8000 million US dollars, it shocked countless people's glasses.Coupled with the box office of European countries, the global box office directly exceeded 3000 million US dollars.With an investment of [-] million Hong Kong dollars, such a return has once again proved Zhang Yi's film's ability to attract money.

Of course, it is impossible for Zhang Yi to own all the box office revenue of more than 1 million US dollars.Excluding theaters, distribution companies, and production companies, there are not many films in Zhang Yi's hands, but there is no doubt that it is Zhang Yi's most profitable film.

Shaw Brothers held a grand celebration party for this, and Zhang Yi, as the screenwriter, director and investor, was naturally embarrassed to be absent.

After the meeting, Daheng Shao asked Zhang Yi to stay.

"I heard that Hollywood director Spielberg asked you about your novel about the resurrection of dinosaurs?" Daheng Shao asked with a smile.

When Zhang Yi heard this, he smiled. Shao Daheng knew about it, and Zhang Yi was not surprised.After all, when Spielberg talked to himself about this matter, the senior executives of Shaw Brothers were by his side.

At that time, it was a little unexpected for Spielberg to talk about this novel.After all, the novel has not been translated into English.If there is an English version, Zhang Yi will not be surprised.

After all, after the novel appeared that year, several film companies competed fiercely for its copyright.Regarding this matter, Zhang Yi still has some impressions.As for the occurrence of such a situation, it is obvious that the producers of the Hollywood companies have seen the ability to attract money by adapting this novel into a movie.

The reason why "Resident Evil" was filmed first was that the special effects had not yet achieved the ideal effect.Another important reason is that Daheng Shao wanted to be on the safe side. After all, the investment in "Jurassic Park" was more than ten times larger than that in "Resident Evil".At this time, he asked, obviously interested in this.

However, Zhang Yi hesitated.At the beginning, Shaw Brothers was recruited for the filming of "Jurassic Park" mainly because of insufficient funds.But now, when it's time to film "Jurassic Park", I definitely don't lack funds.

"Jurassic Park" made money, there's no doubt about it.

"It's true." Zhang Yi smiled and said to Shao Daheng.

"In the second half of this year, you will go to mainland China to shoot a movie. In the first half of next year, you will shoot a romance movie with your little girlfriend. In the second half of the year, you are going to shoot the sequel of "Resident Evil". Jurassic? Believe that at that time, the special effects have reached the ideal effect?" Shao Daheng said immediately.

The year after next? 87 years! In 87, there was a major stock market crash that swept the world.For many people, this is undoubtedly a catastrophe.But for a foresighted person like Zhang Yi, just like the current fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, it is an opportunity to make a lot of money.

Of course, this is what happened in October.But "Jurassic Park" obviously couldn't be filmed in a short time.Because Zhang Yi wants to use the movie "Jurassic Park" to develop its peripheral products, it is not as simple as simply shooting a movie.

and. "Jurassic Park" is a big investment, and it's better to invest in the stock market and earn more than to waste money on it.The copyright is in your own hands, and movies can be made at any time.But the stock market turmoil in 87 will not wait for anyone.

"Sixth Uncle. How do you ask me to give you a guarantee about the next year's event? Besides, I can't guarantee whether the special effects can achieve the ideal effect at that time!" Zhang Yi smiled wryly.Immediately said.

Shao Daheng looked at Zhang Yi, smiled casually, and said, "Then you give me an accurate word. Does Shao Brothers have a share in this movie?"

"Sixth Uncle wants to invest?" Zhang Yi looked at Shao Daheng, saw him nodding, and said helplessly, "Sixth Uncle wants to invest, of course there is no problem."

"That's about the same. Hehe." Shao Daheng laughed immediately after hearing this.

"How much Uncle Six plans to invest?" Zhang Yi asked.

"How much is the budget, it must be more than the 5000 million you told me last time?" Daheng Shao asked immediately.

"The budget of 5000 million US dollars is based on the premise that the film effect is not the best, so save as much as possible. If you want to achieve the best effect, at least 8000 million US dollars." Zhang Yi said lightly, and then looked at Daheng Shao.

8000 million US dollars is just the production cost.That means that if the global box office does not reach more than 6000 million, it will lose money.The risk is undoubtedly great.Of course, the production cost of the original version was only more than [-] million.

There are definitely risks, and they are not small.Zhang Yi directly said 8000 million, one is to surpass the original version, and the other is naturally to scare Shao Daheng away.

However, Daheng Shao seemed to have tasted the sweetness brought by "Resident Evil", and was not frightened by the sky-high production cost at all.He looked at Zhang Yi, thought for a moment, and said, "I can't compare to you boy, I can invest up to 2000 million US dollars, otherwise it will be difficult for Shaw Brothers and Wireless to operate."

Zhang Yi nodded. 2000 million, Zhang Yi can barely accept it.

Just a few days after the "Resident Evil" celebration, "A Chinese Ghost Story" was released in January, with a box office of nearly 3000 million in Hong Kong. At the same time, there was a wave of Xiaoqian in Southeast Asia.Wang Zuxian also made a name for himself in Southeast Asia.

And Zhang Yi, of course, made a lot of money with this movie.Of course, compared to "Resident Evil", it is much less.

At the same time, Zhang Yi's Chapter 2 album was released without much publicity, but it still spread around with amazing sales.Regardless of the quality of this record, Zhang Yi's popularity alone is enough to make any singer in Southeast Asia feel ashamed.Just like Zhang Guorong said, if you compare record sales with Zhang Yi, you are looking for a lottery!

Among the seven songs on the record, "Serve the Country with Loyalty", "Farewell My Concubine" and "A Man Should Be Self-Reliant" are very masculine, which makes many people feel excited.Among them, the song "Love Is You and Me" sung by him and Zhou Huimin touched countless people, but its high pitch made countless singers daunted.

When Zhang Yi wrote this song, he originally planned to reverse the tune between men and women.After all, the original version of Yun Duo's pitch was too high, and Zhang Yi was afraid that Zhou Huimin would not be able to keep up.At least, Zhang Yi was sure that Zhou Huimin in his previous life would not be able to sing.

However, today's Zhou Huimin is not what she used to be because of Zhang Yi, a little butterfly.Practicing martial arts with Zhang Yi, full of internal energy.Also under the tutelage of the brilliant two saints, both singing skills and timbre have been greatly improved.Can actually sing it.Of course, there are still some differences compared to the original.However, there is also a different flavor.

"Boss, Master Zhou is here." Lin Xiao came in and said to Zhang Yi.

"Who?" Zhang Yi looked over with some doubts.

"Master Zhou Qinglin of Sun Clan." Lin Xiao said again.

When Zhang Yi heard this, he was overjoyed and hurried out.

"Senior Brother Zhou, you've come." Zhang Yi said to Zhou Qinglin with a smile.

"This time I came to Hong Kong because I was entrusted to bring you some things. I will go to Japan later." Zhou Qinglin smiled and said to Zhang Yi. Seeing that Zhang Yi was a little confused, he continued, "Uncle Sun was invited to Japan. Lectures, I need to accompany."

When Zhang Yi heard this, he nodded immediately.The Uncle Sun that Zhou Qinglin spoke of was of course Master Sun Jianyun, the second generation head of the Sun Clan.In my previous life in 85, I was indeed invited to Japan, and in 88 I was invited to Japan again.

After all, Master Sun Jianyun is now in his seventies, and he is not young. It is okay to communicate, but it is obviously inappropriate to actually do it.Although this trip to Japan was invited, it was inevitable to do it.This naturally requires a descendant of the Sun family who can fight and calm the scene to accompany him.And Zhou Qinglin is naturally suitable, after all, he is very famous in the Southeast Asian martial arts circle.

"Uncle Sun asked me to give it to you. He said that if you have time to go to Beijing, go find someone." Zhou Qinglin then handed a bag to Zhang Yi and said.

Recognizing a family is undoubtedly acknowledging Zhang Yi's identity as a descendant of the Sun family, but one needs to go to the Beijing Sun Family Taijiquan Research Association.Teacher inheritance, this is indeed very important for those who practice martial arts.Just like Wang Xiangzhai, the founder of Dachengquan (Yiquan), although he has received Guo Yunshen's true instruction, Xingyiquan has never recognized him as Guo Yunshen's disciple.This is undoubtedly an embarrassment.

After arriving in Beijing, Zhang Yi didn't think about how his master covered up the past. At this time, he was curious about what Zhou Qinglin handed him. (to be continued..)