new kung fu king

Chapter 626 Acquisition of United Artists
When Wang Xiaohu was the first to help Tsui Hark film "New Shushan", it was only because he admired Tsui Hark and wanted to make "New Shushan" a higher level. Of course, he did not help Tsui Hark for free, because he knew that Tsui Hark would sooner or later If you want to change jobs, you just do a behind-the-scenes pusher.

Now, with Liu Jialiang's "North and South Shaolin" making such a fuss, Wang Xiaohu suddenly seized the lifeline of Hong Kong films entering the mainland review process, and earned a lot of agency distribution fees for himself. This somewhat surprised him, but This can also be regarded as collecting the rent of the year. After all, this broad avenue was opened with his own ability, and he took these agency fees with peace of mind.

Today's Spring Festival stalls are more lively than in previous years. "Xin Shushan" leads the way, followed by Xinyi City's "Chasing Girls" and "Hitching the Wrong Car", Debao's "Beware of Little Hands" and "Scary People" thereafter.

Although Liu Jialiang of the Shaw Brothers Company was almost blocked because of a misunderstanding in "North and South Shaolin", the box office results of "Martial Arts" and "The Elders" directed by him were not bad.When Wang Xiaohu looked at the poster of the film, he still found Hui Yinghong.

Kara Hui was a talented actress in Hong Kong movies in the 80s, but she still lost to Hu Huizhong, Michelle Yeoh, Li Saifeng and other overlords.

Another thing that Wang Xiaohu is interested in is "Fire Youth", because the male lead of the film is Leslie Cheung. Leslie Cheung's immature face and immature acting skills in the film make people's eyes shine.

Wang Xiaohu suddenly felt a lot more at ease, because if Leslie Cheung was still in the film and television industry, he would have to find someone to dig Leslie Cheung after Wu Yusen perfected the script of "The True Colors of a Hero".Now that Leslie Cheung has appeared and Chow Yun-fat has gained considerable fame, it's time to wait for the outdated star Ti Lung to appear.

Not only Wang Xiaohu, but even Wu Yusen did not expect that "The True Colors of a Hero" was delayed for a long time before it started filming in Hong Kong. Of course, these are all things for later.

This year's Spring Festival, Wang Xiaohu's house was very lively, because Weng Meiling did not go back to her British parents, but moved directly to No. 42 Cumberland Road. She planned to spend this Spring Festival at Wang Xiaohu's house.

Naturally, Wang Xiaohu didn't object. After all, he was also Weng Meiling's Qiye, and he had to take care of her both emotionally and rationally.

On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Wang Xiaohu got up and cleaned up as soon as possible, because Weng Meiling and Wang Jiaen not only made a mess in the living room last night, but even turned the upstairs bedroom and guest room upside down. If Zhao Yazhi hadn't forced his son back As far as the room is concerned, it's no wonder that the big and small treasures haven't demolished the house.

After spending a few days at home for Chinese New Year greetings, Wang Xiaohu received a call from the Ministry of Culture, who said that NMG had already melted the snow. Although the weather was a bit cold, there was no widespread snowfall, and Wang Xiaohu was asked if he would start filming.

"Wait a little longer, the actors on my side have all gone home for the New Year, probably after the Lantern Festival, the actors here can gather."

Wang Xiaohu refers to Brigitte Lin, she is a native actress in Taiwan, although Taiwan's show business circle banned her, she can't stop her from going home for the New Year.

Zhao Gang then made an emergency call, "Old Wang, you need to prepare mentally for some things in advance. We have set up a special team in China to go to Hong Kong for investigation and consultation."

"Investigate what?" Wang Xiaohu frowned.

"With regard to the return of Hong Kong, the higher-ups want to hear the opinions of Hong Kong people. The candidates for this investigation are mainly Hong Kong celebrities, and you will definitely not be able to escape." Zhao Gang chuckled.

It was only then that Wang Xiaohu remembered that Zhao Gang came to Hong Kong to inquire about topics such as the four major families. Obviously, he had detailed these materials during the filming of "Mulan".

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Wang Xiaohu said, "I will never invite you to Hong Kong to make films again, and you are even temporarily acting as a spy."

"Don't tell me, I didn't complete those things. President Liang and the others personally arranged them. I just brought over the investigation results." Zhao Gang said aggrievedly: "Besides, when you come to your place, you can eat, live, and play for nothing. Good business trip opportunity, think of me more for such a great event in the future."

Wang Xiaohu laughed when he was on the phone, and then said, "Help me to remind me about Hua Mulan's former residence. If the crew comes over, they will shoot the scene there first."

Since the start of "Mulan", on the one hand, Wang Xiaohu has been filming in Hong Kong, and on the other hand, he has asked the Ministry of Culture to rescue the Mulan culture. Regarding the former residence of Hua Mulan, there are several domestic competitions, because Everyone knows that as long as the matter of Hua Mulan's former residence is seized, the country will be able to get comprehensive support and development. After dozens of domestic experts' demonstrations, the fact that Yu County, Henan Province is finally confirmed as Hua Mulan's former residence.

"Don't worry, the matter has been settled long ago, and now I'm looking forward to your coming to film the scene, ha ha." Zhao Gang said straightforwardly: "Now you, Mr. Wang, are well-known in China, and everyone is guessing what movie you will make next."

"Ah? There is such a thing?" Wang Xiaohu was stunned.

Zhao Gang analyzed on the phone: "Look, after you filmed "Mythology", the terracotta warriors and horses became popular. After you filmed "Shaolin Temple", the Shaolin Temple was also developed. Now you are filming "Mulan", and Mulan's former residence has been popular again. The country attaches great importance to it, and even I think about what movie you will make next."

Wang Xiaohu couldn't help laughing wryly when he heard the words. After thinking about it, this is indeed the truth, but he knows that this phenomenon will not last for a long time. After "Mulan", he has not yet decided what to shoot. On the one hand, he feels that he has been too busy these years. It's hard work, I want to rest for half a year, and on the other hand, it's too exhausting to communicate with the mainland. He is a simple person and doesn't want to mess with these messy political things.

Especially when I heard Zhao Gang say that the mainland will set up a special team to investigate in Hong Kong and ask Hong Kong people for their opinions on "Hong Kong's return."Even Wang Xiaohu had expected that this matter would not escape him, but he didn't want to be too sharp in the investigation, so as not to cause dissatisfaction with the British Hong Kong government.

The current situation is very delicate, and Wang Xiaohu has always grasped the limits of cooperation with the mainland, and tried his best not to let the British Hong Kong government or any party in the mainland feel dissatisfied with him. Over time, he will also feel tired.

Brigitte Lin and Lin Fengjiao returned to Hong Kong on the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, which happened to be Valentine's Day, but the absence of a lover made Brigitte Lin feel a bit boring, so she stayed at Wang Xiaohu's house like Weng Meiling.

"On February 2th, we plan to enter the mainland to film the remaining scenes of "Mulan." Wang Xiaohu said to Brigitte Lin and Weng Meiling while writing the proposal in the living room: "At the same time, the first episode of "The Condor Shooting" The whole team will also start shooting at NMG, and we will try to complete the filming within half a month."

"Old Dou, there are 20 episodes of Tie Xue Dan Xin, can you finish filming within half a month?" Weng Meiling said dissatisfiedly: "We haven't been squeezed to death by you yet!"

"Hehe." Wang Xiaohu said with a smile: "I'm just talking about NMG's scenes. There shouldn't be many scenes in the concentrated shooting. Besides, you only appeared at the end of the first part. We can go to Peach Blossom Island after filming the Inner Mongolia part. Then Time is when you are busy."

Weng Meiling was right when she thought about it, she nodded and said, "Anyway, it's not me who suffers, so whatever."

"You girl!" Wang Xiaohu shook his head with a wry smile, and said angrily: "You know, I gave everyone half a year of preparation time, and everyone should have figured out the lines and martial arts movements in place. In fact, half a month is more than half a month." Yes, if you want me to say, it can be done in a week for the Mongolian scene."

Weng Meiling stuck out her tongue when she heard the words, thinking that in a week, Ah Huang and the others couldn't keep filming.

Wang Xiaohu's plan is relatively tight, because just two days ago, he had spent 4.5 million to acquire United Artists, and now Winterdur is busy reorganizing United Artists and building it into Concord-United Artists.

To put it bluntly, Wang Xiaohu felt that his money was a little tight. With the remaining 2.5 million, he still had to deal with Lucas and Spielberg, two "prodigals" who were particularly able to burn money, and also provided "Industrial Light and Magic" for development. This was the first time since he was reborn that he felt that he didn't have enough money to spend.

It is said that he is desperate for change, and Wang Xiaohu is trying every means to control costs, complete the filming of "Mulan" as soon as possible, and arrange a global release as soon as possible. As long as the Mulan culture is promoted and the copyright of the corresponding overseas reproductions is in his hands, he will Can obtain a steady stream of liquidity, just like "Star Wars", "Myth", "ET", and Rambo Saber, these reproductions can contribute tens of millions of net income to Wang Xiaohu every year, regardless of their appearance.

Wang Xiaohu was muttering about the shooting plan here, and Zhao Yazhi suddenly walked over and said, "Ah Hu, you seem to have forgotten something important, right?"

"Ah?" Wang Xiaohu scratched his head and said, "No, right? You see, filming and playing "Mulan" borrowed "Shooting the Condor", and after "Shooting the Condor" finished shooting in mainland China, returned to Hong Kong, and worked on "Mulan" During the post-production, global publicity will be carried out, and "Shooting the Condors" will be filmed at the same time, the time schedule for half a year is quite full, how can it be possible to forget other things?"

Zhao Yazhi took a deep breath, then opened her eyes and glared at her husband, and said in a soft voice: "My husband, tomorrow is our son's fifth birthday, and you even forgot such an important thing." Now, don't you notice that our son has been in a bad mood all day?"

"." Wang Xiaohu blinked, and was shocked to see Zhao Yazhi who was in a completely "crazy" state. After a long time, he nodded and said, "Uh, it seems to be the case." Before his wife got mad, he hurriedly jumped off the sofa Get up and go to the bedroom to comfort my son.

In the living room, the three girls laughed.

(End of this chapter)