new kung fu king

Chapter 741

After returning to Hong Kong, Wang Xiaohu only rested for two days, and immediately started the shooting plan of "Legend of the New White Snake".

The good thing is that the script has been slowly polished and completed over the past ten years. During this period, there are personal memories of Wang Xiaohu, and adjustments are made based on novels and plays such as "The Complete Story of the White Snake", "Legend of Leifeng Pagoda", and "The Legend of Yi Yao". The first time I went to Jin Yong for help, otherwise it would be difficult to complete this masterpiece based on his personal memory.

The first thing Wang Xiaohu did was very simple. He asked Huang Zhan, Gu Jiahui and other famous music creators to compose the music. , Naturally, it hit my heart, patted my chest and said that I would guarantee the completion of the mission.

In fact, several well-known songs in the film, such as "Waiting for a Thousand Years", "Crossing Love", "Past Life and Present Life", etc. have been composed and written by Wang Xiaohu. What he needs Huang Zhan and others to do is to create new Huangmei according to the plot. Tune.

It can be said that Wang Xiaohu's version of "New White" cannot be exactly the same as the original work to a large extent.However, it still maintains the essence of the original work in terms of the splendor of the plot, songs, Chinese etiquette, and medicine.

After arranging the music, Wang Xiaohu discussed other aspects with his wife at home.

"Let Zhang Shuping and others be responsible for the ancient costumes. Shuping performed well in "Shooting the Condors". I believe he can restore the costumes of White Snake, Xiaoqing and the show."

"Yeah." A Zhi nodded and said, "It's good for the action director to let Big Eye and them come. The Yuan Jiaban is now well received in terms of ancient costume and martial arts."

"I wouldn't worry if it was someone else." Wang Xiaohu smiled.

The current Yuan Heping did not follow the same old path as in his previous life. From the very beginning, Wang Xiaohu asked him to specialize in the work of martial arts guidance and action director for large-scale costume movies and TV dramas. This has only one purpose: to let him be in big productions such as costumes and the Republic of China. Accumulate enough experience to become the leader of Chinese-language film action directors.

A Zhi bit her pen, as the producer and lead actor of "New White", her enthusiasm was unprecedentedly high.

"Come on, let's talk about actors, I am more concerned about this."

"Isn't the starring lineup already determined? You play Bai Suzhen and Hu Meiniang, let Qingxia play Xu Xian and Xu Shilin, Ah Weng play Xiaoqing, Zichen play Li Bilian, and I play Qi Baoshan." Wang Xiaohu raised his head and said.

"There are also Fahai, Guanshiyin, Xu Xian's sister Xu Jiaorong, his brother-in-law Li Gongfu, the Five Ghosts of Fengdu, Black and White Impermanence, the God of Golden Armor, the Door God, and Emperor Zhenwu."

With fingers pointed, Azhi reported dozens of names one by one, and Wang Xiaohu's cheek twitched every time he said a name.

"Well, this is indeed something I didn't think about, but there are too many roles, and I won't be able to determine it for a while. Let's study this issue in a few days."

There are eighty if not fifty characters in "New White". If it is really necessary to implement each actor in detail, it will definitely be a lot of work.

"Okay." Azhi raised her eyebrows. She also knew the vastness of the entire series of "New White", from actors to actions, from stunts to special effects, from scene selection to operas, not to mention costumes, props, Fireworks, Wia, etc.

She can even imagine that it may take a year or even two years for a husband who strives for excellence and pursues boutiques to complete the shoot.

"Don't be unhappy." Wang Xiaohu noticed that his wife was in a low mood, and comforted him with a smile: "Well, in a few days, we will go to the country to choose a scene, bring Qingxia and Zichen and the others, and use it as a public trip to relax. Look for the feeling, don't get too nervous, we have a lot of time left, and it's not filming, so we don't have to rush the schedule."

"Okay." When it came to traveling, Azhi was in a good mood, and threw the script aside, "I'll tell them so they can prepare."

"Hey, don't worry, I haven't decided on the teacher of Chinese etiquette and Huangmei tune yet!"

"Do your own work!"

"Hey, I have to suffer alone."

When Wang Xiaohu and Sanmei went to China to investigate and select locations, the Xiangjiang entertainment circle was in full swing.

"Shuangtian Zhizun" starring Zhou Xingchi, Tony Leung, Huang Rihua, Weng Meiling, Andy Lau and other new seven little blessings began to premiere on TVB and Phoenix TV. As the first youth idol drama series based on gambling, it was loved by audiences in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Southeast Asia as soon as it aired .

This series became popular with Zhou Xingchi and Tony Leung, and it was the first time that the new Seven Little Fortunes joined forces to appear in the entertainment circle.

Immediately afterwards, Zhen Zibao's "Ip Man Prequel" was released. With the foundation of the international action blockbuster "Seraphim", and having participated in the Huayang boxing match in the United States, he won a tie with the American boxing champion. Now Zhen Zibao has been praised by the media as "Wang Xiaohu's successor" has a bright future.

Then Phoenix TV announced that "The Legend of Condor Heroes" starring Andy Lau and Idy Chan will start, and "The Deer and Ding Tale" starring Zhou Xingchi, Tony Leung, Carina Lau, Zhong Chuhong, Maggie Cheung, and Rosamund Kwan will start.

Two Jin Yong martial arts novels are aired in one year, which made Jin Yong happy. He wrote an article in Ming Pao column: "Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl by Hua Zai and Chen Yulian are good, very good! Xingzi's Wei Xiaobao has the essence of the original novel, I am quite satisfied!"

Anyone can see that this is Wang Xiaohu deliberately praising Zhou Xingchi, otherwise he would not have a bunch of Hong Kong sisters and actress rookies to set off him.

Xingzi is also competitive enough, otherwise Jin Yong would say that he is the real version of Wei Xiaobao.

"Phew! Finally back!" Wang Xiaohu followed behind Zhao Yazhi, Brigitte Lin, and Long Zichen with big bags and small bags, just like a small follower.

This is the scene of the four of them returning to Hong Kong after completing their domestic investigation and location selection.

Sanmei happily walked ahead, talking from time to time.

"I said, a few beauties, can you help me share some of the burden?"

Zhao Yazhi turned her head and smiled charmingly: "Officer, you have reached the point of turning energy, and your whole body is full of energy, and your strength is boundless. These burdens add up to less than two hundred catties, and they won't wear you down, yes. No, Qingxia, Zichen."

"Yes." Brigitte Lin nodded in agreement: "Come on, Ah Hu, I believe in you!"

On the contrary, Long Zichen was a little worried, and wanted to help, but was stopped by Zhao Yazhi: "Zichen, this guy is pretending to be pitiful, don't worry about him, let's discuss what to eat tonight."

"Oh, when it comes to what to eat, I always feel that the chefs in those domestic hotels are not as good as Ah Hu." Lin Qingxia smacked her lips and suggested, "Ah Hu, why don't you work hard tonight?"

"Ugh!" Wang Xiaohu said with a look of grievance, "You guys definitely did it on purpose, colluding to bully me."

"Haha~~" Sanmei laughed together.

"It's hardest to bear the grace of a beauty!" Wang Xiaohu sighed and continued to work as a coolie.

After finally returning home, he found more than a dozen luxury sports cars parked in front of the door.

Wang Xiaohu stroked his chin and said to Sanmei: "There are distinguished guests at home today."

"Hey, many cars are new models. Who is so interested in coming to our house for a car show?" Brigitte Lin was also puzzled.

While the four were wondering, a bunch of people rushed out of the house.

"Master is back."

"The boss is back!"

"Ahu, you're finally back!"

Zhou Xingchi, Tony Leung, Andy Lau and others rushed out first.

Followed by Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung, Ti Lung, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Lin Zhengying, Wu Mengda and others.

At the end, there are a bunch of old actors such as Zeng Jiang, Qin Huang, Qin Pei, Shi Jian, and Xie Xian.

There are also Weng Meiling, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Aijia, Guan Zhilin, Zhong Chuhong, and Wang Zuxian who has just been poached from Sun Moon Island by Xiehe International.

At the end are Run Run Shaw, Jin Yong, Huang Zhan, Gu Jiahui, Yu Yongjian and others.

Good guy, all three generations of stars, old, middle-aged and young, have come to gather.

"I said, what are you guys doing here?" Wang Xiaohu pointed to those sports cars and said, "You still drive such a good car, showing off?"

"No, no, we're here to ask for a trick." Chow Yun-fat said.

"Ah Hu, I heard you have a new play, why don't you give me a role." Zeng Jiang chuckled.

"That's right, junior, give me a bowl of rice first."

"Master, it's okay to give some people who have no lines and only have a back view." Zhou Xingchi and others said pitifully.

Everyone chattered, and after a long time, Wang Xiaohu finally figured it out.

While he was away, Huang Zhan's big mouth let out the words: "Ah Hu is going to make a romantic drama in ancient costumes. This may be a drama where he and Azhi wash their hands in the golden basin. They will retire in the future."

The old-fashioned romantic love myth dramas in front of the pile didn't listen to the rambunctious people, but they heard the two key words "washing your hands in the golden basin and retiring".

Now everyone is quitting. Wang Xiaohu is only 30 years old this year. He is just in his thirties. It is a great time to be in the heyday in both the entertainment industry and the martial arts world. Why is he so young that he can't think about retiring?
So a group of people went to Xiehe International to find Yuen Biao, the temporary head of the family, to find out what happened.

Yuen Biao didn't know the reason, he only said that Ah Hu attached great importance to this drama. The script alone has been written for nearly ten years, and the production scale and cast are the largest since the establishment of Xiehe International.

I didn't find out why Wang Xiaohu retired, but I knew that this retired drama was a big production.After discussing for several days, everyone finally reached an agreement to ask Wang Xiaohu for a supporting role, and to persuade him not to retire so early.

"Ahu, why do you think of retiring?"

After everyone was seated in the yard, Run Run Shaw opened up the topic and said, "You see, I'm almost [-] this year, and I'm still dedicated to my job. You're only [-]. At least I'll consider retirement at my age."

"Yeah yeah."

"Ah Hu, you still have 50 years of good time."

As soon as Run Run Shaw spoke, all the stars agreed.

Wang Xiaohu had already guessed that a group of people suddenly came to the house, and it was definitely not as simple as asking for a trick or filming.

After smiling, Wang Xiaohu said: "After returning from the United States, I found that the joy of life is not limited to filming. In the past ten years, I have been working hard. I am tired and want to change my way of life."

"Ahu, if you retire, wouldn't it be a big loss for the Xiangjiang film and television industry?" Yu Yongjian, the editor-in-chief of "Film Biweekly", immediately became anxious. He pointed to the old, middle-aged and young stars in the courtyard and said, "Look, All of you here have more or less been favored by you, and Xiangjiang Film and Television has gained attention in the world under your leadership, and now is the most glorious time, how can you be willing to leave it behind."

"Anyway, I don't approve of your retirement!" Yu Yongjian said with an emphasis.

"I don't agree either!" Yuen Biao stood up and said, "Ah Hu, I'm not a management material, Concord International's stall is too big for me to manage, so you are not afraid that I will ruin Concord International's family business? "

"Stop coming!" Wang Xiaohu scolded with a smile: "During my absence in Hong Kong, Concord was operating very well. The company's management has worked together for seven or eight years, and it has been operating stably for a long time. With the help of everyone present, Concord International is not will collapse."

Seeing that someone wanted to say something, Wang Xiaohu raised his hand to stop him, saying, "I've made up my mind, so you don't need to persuade me."

"Azhi, hurry up and say something!" Seeing this, Yuan Biao hurriedly asked Zhao Yazhi for help.

Zhao Yazhi smiled lightly and shook her head and said: "Everyone knows Ah Hu's temper. He can't bring back even ten bulls if he decides. As his wife, no matter what he decides, I will fully support him!"

"Hey!"

There was an endless stream of sighs and regrets.

The couple have already talked about this point, and it's hard for everyone to say anything more.

So I entered the next link, asking for a set and a role.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yazhi regained her spirits. She asked someone to take out the script and shooting outline, stood in front of everyone, and said, "First of all, determine the main cast. The first one is Li Gongfu, the brother-in-law of Xu Xian in the play. The yamen catcher has a cold and humorous personality, is good at gagging, and is a green leaf character with a lively atmosphere, whoever thinks it is suitable, please raise your hand!"

Everyone, look at me, and I look at you.

"I, I'm coming!"

Wang Xiaohu looked up, hey, it turned out to be Wu Mengda who took the initiative to invite Ying, the king of green leaves.

"Okay, it's you!" Zhao Yazhi slapped the table and said.

Chow Yun-fat and others hurriedly congratulated: "Congratulations, this is a great supporting role! Ada plays well."

"Same joy, same joy".Wu Mengda bared his teeth in return.

Good guy, this isn't an open casting call, it's clearly an auction.

"The next supporting role is Xu Jiaorong, Xu Xian's brother-in-law, Li Gongfu's wife, a virtuous and virtuous woman who manages the family well. The two generations of the Xu family have been carefully cared for and taught by her. More than that. There are so many plots, who will come?"

All the female stars stared at each other, especially rookies such as Rosamund Kwan, Maggie Cheung, and Joey Wang felt that their acting skills were not enough.

"I come!"

At the critical moment, Zhang Aijia, the first female artist signed by Xiehe International, who became popular with "Best Partner", stood up and said: "I feel that I need to broaden my acting career, and I will act."

"Very good. Next, the big villain in the play, Fa Hai!" Zhao Yazhi made a final decision, and went on to the next role introduction: "Actors are required to have a serious sense of justice, well, it's a bit annoying, but I don't know why. Work around, break up the husband and wife and move out the principle of 'I'm for your own good', and always want to regain the White Snake in the play."

"I, I'm coming!" The old drama Gu Shi Jian was the first to raise his hand and said: "I like the villain or something the most. Hehe, I have played a villain all my life, and I will do my part!"

"No." Wang Xiaohu interjected, "Uncle Jian, this role is not suitable for you."

"Huh?" Shi Jian didn't expect that he would lose the election, and was a little embarrassed.

Wang Xiaohu looked around the audience, and suddenly found Lin Zhengying sitting there with a serious expression on his face, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Zhengying, are you afraid that shaving your head will affect your image?" Wang Xiaohu said.

"Well, I'm not afraid." Lin Zhengying replied in a daze, "What do you mean?"

"Zhengying, you are so slow to react, Ah Hu wants you to play Fa Hai." Sammo Hung said with a laugh.

"Well, although your Taoist leader is wonderful, he has recently entered a bottleneck. You must broaden your acting, otherwise you will have no place in the circle in the future." Wang Xiaohu said.

"Well, isn't it Fa Hai, the Buddhist and Taoist family." Lin Zhengying also went all out.

Afterwards, a lot of candidates for roles were determined, such as Zhen Bullet playing Fa Hai's previous life, and the mountain hunter who caught the white snake at the beginning.The big villain Liang Xiangguo asked Shi Jian to act, and Mrs. Liang was snatched away by Xiao Fangfang.

Maggie Cheung plays Caiyin, the girl next to Hu Meiniang, the jade rabbit spirit, and the standard newcomer Wang Zuxian plays Avalokitesvara, which is somewhat surprising.

This is Wang Xiaohu's decision. In fact, Zhao Yazhi is the best candidate for Avalokitesvara in his mind. Unfortunately, she has already played Bai Suzhen and Hu Meiniang in the play, so she cannot play another role. It is better to let Wang Zuxian, who also has amazing performances in costume films, directly. to take charge.

Now that "The True Colors of Heroes" has entered post-production, Wang Xiaohu left Concorde International's development plan for the next ten years, and specifically proposed to let Leslie Cheung and Wang Zuxian star in "A Chinese Ghost Story", which can be regarded as allowing Wang Zuxian to meet the audience in advance.

The old naughty boy Qin Huang who had an excellent performance in "Shooting the Condors" also grabbed a role in "New White", that is, the senior in Hu Meiniang Mountain, the ginseng old man who plucked a few beards and turned them into immortal medicine, he is definitely playing in his true colors .

The most mischievous and unlucky ones are Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, and Sammo Hung. Others such as Huang Baiming, Mai Jia, Shi Tian and others have also snatched a few roles such as gods, land masters, shopkeepers, and shop assistants.

Sammo Hung directly took the role of a boatman and boatman, while Chow Yun-fat and Jackie Chan took the role of impermanence and goalkeeper.

The star who got a good role rejoiced, and the star who got a villain or a spoof sighed and secretly laughed. The atmosphere in the yard was very harmonious and relaxed, as if a grand patty was being held.

Looking at the stars in the courtyard, Wang Xiaohu felt emotional.

He knew that "Legend of the New White Snake" would allow dozens of Hong Kong and Taiwan stars to join, which definitely gave him enough face.

Stars from both sides of the strait joined the film. Industrial Light & Magic provided guarantee for the special effects in the film. Several masters of Chinese culture from Riyue Island, Xiangjiang, and mainland China provided comprehensive support on Chinese culture and etiquette, and many old drama veterans provided free consultation on music and music.

Such a strong lineup can be said to be a unique prosperity in the past hundred years, and it really corresponds to the theme song of "Legend of the New White Snake" "Wait once in a thousand years"!
At that moment, Wang Xiaohu was full of gratitude, and his heart flew to the sky
(End of this chapter)