new kung fu king

Chapter 573 The "anti-war" meditation caused by Rambo

On the second day after Wang Xiaohu and Long Zichen finished talking on the phone, three important guests ushered in at home: Wang Zhenrong's family.

This is something Wang Xiaohu specially told him years ago. After finally "acquainting" with his parents in the previous life, he always finds a way to make up for the debt he owed to his parents in the previous life. In this life, no matter what, he must let the two elders live a comfortable life.

For this reason, he rejected the premiere of "First Blood" in North America, and even politely rejected the kindness of the big boss of MGM, the gambling king Kerkorian, who drove a private jet to welcome him.

For Wang Xiaohu at this stage, there is nothing more important to him than his family. After all, he is filming outside all the year round. If he doesn’t spend the Spring Festival at home, it’s unreasonable. What’s more, this year is an unprecedented reunion for Wang Xiaohu’s family. . (A happy reunion, at least for Wang Xiaohu.)
It was the first time for Xu to walk out of Pingling Commune, and it was the first time for Xu to go abroad to a developed city like Hong Kong. Wang Zhenrong's family was a little restrained, and even a little panicked.

It wasn't until he saw Wang Xiaohu who came to greet him that Wang Zhenrong's guarded mind disappeared completely. He tidied up the brand-new Zhengliang jacket with his hands, and then he grinned and went forward to shake hands with Wang Xiaohu. The first sentence he said was: "Brother, this The buildings in Hong Kong are so tall!"

Wang Xiaohu could understand his complicated mood, so he didn't say much. He patted "Father" on the shoulder and said with warmth in his eyes, "Let's go, we're all waiting at home!"

The fact that Wang Xiaohu met a poor relative in the mainland is more or less known to those in the circle, but no one will say anything, and some even speculate that this is a measure and means for Wang Xiaohu to show favor to the mainland. Maintain a good cooperative relationship with the mainland.

Only Zhao Yazhi understands that her husband does not have such utilitarian thoughts, but truly recognizes his ancestors and returns to his ancestors. She absolutely supports and agrees with her husband's behavior, so facing the arrival of this special family, she always maintains that Smile and do your best to help your husband fulfill his own wish.

When a new guest came to the house, Wang Jiaen was naturally very happy, and took the initiative to take Wang Xiaomei out to play, and even shared his dazzling array of toys.

Wang Xiaohu was delighted to see it in his eyes. It seems that his wife has been very effective in educating his son in the past month. At least the little guy will not be so naughty and ignorant now.

"Brother, treat this as your own home, don't be too restrictive." Wang Xiaohu called Wang Zhenrong to sit down.

Zhao Yazhi had already warmly entertained Gao Fengran, and the scene was enjoyable.

The New Year's Eve dinner was cooked by Wang Xiaohu himself, and it was authentic Shandong cuisine. This arrangement was to prevent Wang Zhenrong's family from getting used to the characteristics of Hong Kong's diet.

During the meal, Wang Xiaohu kept adding vegetables to Wang Zhenrong and Gao Fengran's bowls, while Zhao Yazhi filled Wang Jiaen's and Wang Xiaomei's bowls with a smile.

The two children didn't feel anything. It was obviously the first time for Wang Zhenrong and Gao Fengran to eat on such a solemn occasion, so they were inevitably somewhat restrained.

"Brother, sister-in-law, don't just look at the bowl, eat more."

"Brothers, brothers and sisters, you can eat too, don't worry about us." Wang Zhenrong picked up the chopsticks and grinned wryly, thinking when will this bowl of food be finished.

Wang Xiaohu soon realized his restraint, and sighed after thinking about it for a long time, thinking that it would be better after a few more visits and seeing the world a few more times.

Sure enough, after staying in Hong Kong for a week, Wang Zhenrong finally relaxed completely, no longer feeling restrained like the first few days.

"Brother, your sister-in-law and I have been away from home for almost seven or eight days. Your sister-in-law is thinking about home, and we will go back after a few days."

On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Wang Zhenrong proposed the idea of ​​going home.

Wang Xiaohu was taken aback, and after thinking for a long time, he said, "Brother, why don't you, sister-in-law and Xiaomei settle down in Hong Kong in the future."

"Brother, I can understand your kindness, but we are all farmers, and we are still not used to life in the city. You make me do nothing all day, and I always feel awkward in my heart."

Wang Zhenrong said honestly: "Besides, you are a person who does great things. You are busy serving the three of us this Spring Festival. It would be bad to delay your affairs. Let's go back. When will I miss you? I will take them with you." The two of you will come to Hong Kong to see you again."

Wang Xiaohu heaved a long sigh. To be honest, in his previous life, it was not easy for his parents to sell pots and iron for him to go to high school. He really didn't want his parents to go back to that small village. Father worked as a mason (bricklayer).

But he has to face the reality that his parents are extremely uncomfortable with the fast-paced life in Hong Kong.

"Okay. Anyway, after the Spring Festival, I will go back to China to promote the premiere of "Shaolin Temple". I often go home and watch it."

Wang Zhenrong said happily: "That's a good relationship!"

After Wang Zhenrong’s family left Hong Kong, Wang Xiaohu’s short vacation also came to an end. He has completely figured it out in the past few days. If he thinks differently, he will make such a decision. After all, Longsan Village is the root of his parents, and Chinese people pay attention to returning to their roots. , I am still like this, let alone my parents.

Anyway, there is still a long time in this life, and there are still opportunities to honor the elders!

The new year is very busy for Concorde, and the five major satellite companies are rushing forward in the early days of Hong Kong film glory.

Several films filmed last year will be screened in Hong Kong one after another this year. Huang Baiming is also starting to arrange the filming plan of "Shouldn't You Sell It?" The post-production of "Shaolin Temple" is also approaching perfection, and then a trial version will be selected and submitted to the mainland. The Ministry of Culture will review it, and the Mandarin B version of "Shaolin Temple" will be officially released after it is approved.

Taking advantage of the new year, Wang Xiaohu, Run Run Shaw, editor-in-chief of "Film Biweekly" Yu Yongjian, and the heads of Hong Kong's top ten film unions held a meeting to determine the establishment of the "Hong Kong Film Awards".

Wang Xiaohu's move has been fully supported by the top ten film unions. For a long time, they have had the idea of ​​setting up their own film awards for Hong Kong filmmakers, but no one is willing to come out to make a match, and Wang Xiaohu can be so active in making a match, everyone naturally agrees.

With Wang Xiaohu's current prestige and qualifications in the film industry, he is fully capable of leading this prosperous world.

The symposium was held for two full days, and all the members spoke enthusiastically during the two days. Some people suggested that the Academy Awards should be followed directly. After all, Hollywood is relatively mature in this regard.

This point was immediately opposed by others: they believed that there was absolutely no need for the Hong Kong Film Awards to imitate Hollywood's routines. After all, Hong Kong films have not yet risen and cannot be compared with Hollywood. Compare.

Wang Xiaohu has not spoken since then, he has been thinking about why the influence of the Golden Statue Awards in his previous life was only limited to Southeast Asia, and even one session was not as good as one session.

Film awards are always closely related to the development of local films. If the local films are not prosperous enough, even if the film awards are established, it will be difficult to prosper. If there are no high-quality films to participate in the award ceremony, then the gold content and influence of this film award Strength will not be valued by everyone, and even ridiculed by others.

This is obviously not what Wang Xiaohu hoped to happen, so if the Academy Awards want to be valued by everyone and allow more Hong Kong filmmakers to participate and prosper, the first Academy Awards must be well-known and expanded. Influence, invigorate the self-confidence of Hong Kong film workers and mobilize their enthusiasm.

He didn't want the Academy Awards to be as shabby as the previous ones in his previous life, or even just a small game for insiders.

But there is a big reality in front of him that cannot be overcome. As someone pointed out, the current annual output of Hong Kong movies is not very high. Not more depressed.

It's hard to start everything!
Even if Wang Xiaohu now intends to make the Academy Awards more famous, there must be a film to come out, right?
So after weighing it over and over again, Wang Xiaohu left the meeting room and hid outside to get some air.Let someone else deal with such a headache.

When eating near noon, the group of members finally determined a few requirements for the Hong Kong Film Awards. For example, considering the current situation of Hong Kong movies, only five awards were set up: Best Film Award, Best Director Award, and Best Screenplay Award , Best Actor Award and Best Actress Award.

At the same time, it discusses the important issue that a film must meet several conditions to qualify as a Hong Kong film, and rationalizes several provisional regulations of the Hong Kong Film Awards according to the regulations of the Academy Awards.

Anyway, this is the first meeting, and everyone can discuss and improve it in depth in the future.

"How was the discussion today?"

After returning home, Zhao Yazhi asked while giving Wang Xiaohu a massage to relieve fatigue.

Wang Xiaohu shook his head and said: "This kind of meeting is quite boring. I won't attend the meeting tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. Anyway, it's useless to bring out what I think in my heart. Let them discuss it."

"Hehe, you are the main investor of the Golden Statue Awards, how dare you be lazy!" Zhao Yazhi said with a smile: "Actually, you are also creating opportunities for them, and they should not blame you."

Wang Xiaohu chuckled and didn't say anything. In fact, he really couldn't say anything. All the memories of the Golden Statue Awards in his previous life were of the Golden Statue Awards in the mature and glorious period. Those systems and awards are obviously incompatible with the present.

"By the way, the United States sent a lot of newspapers about the release of "First Blood", do you want to read it?" Zhao Yazhi asked with her head tilted.

"Okay!" Wang Xiaohu shook his neck to break free from the irritability of the Academy Award, and took the newspaper from his wife.

"Wow, it seems that Muscular Stallone's box office appeal has not diminished!"

Wang Xiaohu saw the list of North American box office statistics for the past two weeks. In the past two weeks, "First Blood" scored a good score of 1400 million US dollars, which means that it won 700 million in a single week. The idea of ​​several major theaters in Hollywood, starting from the third week, there will be 1200 theaters in North America.

Because there are many violent scenes that are not suitable for children, the distribution of "First Blood" has also been affected to varying degrees, but it doesn't matter, Wang Xiaohu believes that the box office performance will increase steadily.

After all, this version of "First Blood" has obvious marks of Hong Kong movies in terms of action stunts and gun battles, and John Woo also showed his talent for the first time in the film, so it is far stronger than the old version in Wang Xiaohu's memory A lot, and a lot more exciting!
The "Chicago Sun" said: "No matter how the so-called war heroes are, they are actually just little people in the war, just an insignificant pawn, and just a murder weapon under the banner of politics. Rambo wants What it tells us is: the war is over, but the effects of the war continue into life!"

"When I saw that the screenwriter's name was Tiger Wang, I immediately became vigilant. Obviously, the next film confirmed my hunch. The plot at the beginning was still so boring. Before Rambo participated in the Vietnam War, we also I don’t know what kind of person he is, I only know that he has become a withdrawn and indifferent person after retiring from the army. The story almost made me drowsy, but the second half of the plot made me feel extremely depressed and angry It took until Rambo took revenge on the police with a gun, and I screamed like everyone in the theater!"

"Look, that's what it looks like! Blow them up!"

"Let those police bastards go to hell! What are you waiting for Rambo!"

Wang Xiaohu laughed when he saw this. He knew that Americans would be extremely crazy after watching the second half of the film, and even forget the gentleman image they have been trying to maintain.

The content of the First Blood series always revolves around the hottest political issues at that time, which is also the biggest feature of the series, which attracts the audience's attention and becomes an indispensable and important factor for box office sales.

But the "Los Angeles Daily" published such a comment "Tiger Wang is going to be unlucky this time, if he dares to come to the United States, there will be thousands of American police waiting for him at the airport, because in "First Blood" It ruined the image of the police and made the American police very unhappy! Policewoman Lisa of the Los Angeles Police Headquarters said that if she saw Tiger Wang, she would punch him unceremoniously!"

Zhao Yazhi had read these newspapers before Wang Xiaohu, she pointed to this news and asked: "Who is Lisa? She has such a big resentment towards you."

"Haha, Jackie Chan and I were not invited by the American police last time." Wang Xiaohu explained the matter to his wife, and said innocently: "See, Americans hold grudges, and next time I go to the United States, I will bring hundreds of bodyguards with me! "

Both laughed and continued reading the paper.

"There is no doubt that Tiger Wang has succeeded again! The themes he expresses through the film are also profound and thought-provoking, and bring the audience to think. Anti-war, anti-Vietnam War, these intentions are not directly expressed, but Through the experience of the character Rambo and his actions after returning to China, it is shown from the side. Many veterans who returned from the Vietnam War watched "First Blood" with tears in their eyes. They said that Tiger King said what they wanted Say everything!"

"Using an action movie to express a profound theme, this is the inherent implicitness of the Orientals, but it has brought deep thinking to countless Americans!" -- "Time Magazine"

Almost all American newspapers are commenting on the various thoughts brought to them by "First Blood". Even if Wang Xiaohu did not attend the premiere of "First Blood", he can still imagine the crazy scene in the theater in his mind. situation.

After the Xiehe branch was recognized in Hollywood, the first shot was finally fired. I believe that with Wang Xiaohu's continuous adjustment and release of the film, the development of Xiehe in Hollywood will become more and more extensive.

But Wang Xiaohu was not thankful for these superficial things, because he knew that his development in Hollywood was entirely dependent on his own foresight, supported by the classic Hollywood blockbusters in his mind, and these things would never belong to him. The purpose of these things is to make money, and while making money, it also gradually improves the status and influence of Chinese-language movies in Hollywood.

Now Xiehe has no shortage of films in Hollywood, whether it is "First Blood", which is currently being released, or "ET Aliens" which will be released in the second half of the year, the second episode of "Star Wars" which will be released at the end of the year, or the "Star Wars" which is under intense preparation "Raiders of the Lost Ark", these are sharp weapons for making money. From this aspect, you can see that Wang Xiaohu has no shortage of money-making movies now.

Money is never enough, and Wang Xiaohu did not feel at ease, because he still has to fight for a few more years. You can see that Run Run Shaw is still in the front line at the age of [-], and he still has a long time to go.

The phone in the living room rang at this moment, and when Wang Xiaohu picked it up, he heard Winterdur's unique voice.

"Boss, I believe those newspapers should have been received, right?"

Wang Xiaohu nodded: "That's right, I'm watching it now. Congratulate Sister for me, he has become an American superhero again!"

"Of course, he has been doing promotions all over the United States these days, and he will be warmly welcomed by the citizens wherever he goes!" Winterdur laughed loudly on the phone, no matter who encounters such a thing, he will be very happy of.

Then Winterdur changed the subject: "Boss, I need to ask you for an important matter."

"I am listening."

"It's like this. The annual Oscars are undergoing a tense voting process. Our company only participated in the competition last year, which is "Myth" by you, boss. Since the film is a cooperation model between Hong Kong and mainland China, we cannot compete The most important award, I hope you will not be too disappointed when you hear this news."

Wang Xiaohu sighed: "It's okay, this is all expected, anyway, I'm not American, and there are no American staff members in the film, but we should be eligible to compete for the best foreign language film, right?"

"Yes, this award is what I want to ask you for instructions." Winterdur took a deep breath on the phone: "Boss, we should spend money!"

(End of this chapter)