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Xiang Huaqiang looked at the survey report in his hand very happily and said: "Director Ye, this is great news. A sample survey showed that 60% of the audience really wanted to see the movie Infernal Affairs. That means , among the movie consumer groups in Hong Kong, six out of ten people are looking forward to this movie. Coupled with the driving role of the movie, it is always difficult for people to watch movies alone. They usually come to invite friends. This box office, It’s not impossible to create miracles. Now in Europe and the United States, Warner Bros. is in charge and has arranged for its release.

Japan's Toei Co., Ltd. has also signed a contract with us, and negotiations in South Korea are also proceeding in an orderly manner. It can be said that the only thing left is to be screened in the mainland. If it is said that the mainland can pass the censorship, then this film will be It is really possible to create miracles. "

Xiang Huaqiang is very confident about the box office of the movie, especially in Hong Kong. He is very confident about the success. When the second part of A Better Tomorrow was released, the box office survey was only 60%. The expectation rate is only 60%, and the current box office survey of Infernal Affairs is also 60%. This is the result of a very bright future.

Ye Ming thought for a while and said with some worry: "I'll try my best to do this. Xiang Sheng should know why I came to Hong Kong City to shoot Infernal Affairs, because I know that it is impossible to allow such a movie to be shot in the mainland, so , in such a situation, Hong Kong City is my best choice. Therefore, I am not sure whether this film can pass the review of the Radio, Film and Television Bureau."

Ye Ming really doesn't have much confidence. In his last life, Infernal Affairs failed to pass the mainland review, so this time Ye Ming doesn't have much confidence either. His only hope is that he is still responsible for composing songs for the Olympic bid. He hoped that the Radio, Film and Television Bureau would be extra merciful, but he himself was also uneasy.

Being an ambassador for the Olympic bid may not be able to make the Radio, Film and Television Bureau give face, but no matter what, Ye Ming will always give it a try.

Xiang Huaqiang seemed to have considered this problem for a long time. He nodded and said, "This is just a matter of fate. Some things are beyond our control. We just have to work hard."

Ye Ming nodded and said, "Well, I'll try my best." Ye Ming hoped that he could rewrite history, so he rushed to the capital overnight with a rough cut of the sample and sent it to the Radio, Film and Television Bureau. As for whether it passes the review, let’s wait and see. If the Radio, Film and Television Bureau gives the approval, there will be news soon.

At this time, after knowing that Ye Ming was coming, Wang Zhongjun came directly to the door, and also came with Feng Xiaogang and Ge You. At this moment, Ye Ming was still waiting patiently. When he saw Wang Zhongjun, he smiled and said: "Mr. Wang is coming here. It's hard to welcome him from afar. I don't know if there is anything that can make you come here in person."

Wang Zhongjun said very seriously: "I really asked you to tell me this time. I really have other news for you. The shooting of Brother Chen Kai's The Promise has also been completed. It is now in post-production. I think you are Don’t you know?”

This news really surprised Ye Ming. His filming of "Infernal Affairs" was so fast because Ye Ming had a blueprint and systematic help, but Wuji Chen Kai didn't have any blueprint. According to Let’s go in, the movie Promise still has at least a month to complete. This is what Ye Ming learned through various channels.

At that moment, Ye Ming said with a blank look on his face: "It's so fast, it's impossible. Brother Chen Kai can't shoot that fast even if he's on a drug."

Wang Zhongjun said helplessly: "Actually, it's not okay for him to be unhappy, because your Infernal Affairs has been filmed, and he also wanted to prevent himself from being one step slower than you. It seems that he must compete with you, so , it was only two shifts, and we finally finished shooting with you. Of course, in total, the post-production of [Wuji] store clerk is a bit slower. After all, it is a magical masterpiece, and this may also be our only chance.

But when it comes to publicity, we absolutely cannot ignore it. We must seize every possible means to promote [Infernal Affairs]. As long as the publicity keeps up, that's easy to say. "

Although Infernal Affairs has an all-star cast, speaking of which, Promise is not bad and is definitely an all-star cast. It was inevitable that the two films would meet. In order to teach Ye Ming a lesson, Brother Chen Kai even said he would leave the Offensive and Defensive Alliance and defect to the New Film Alliance. It can be seen how deeply Brother Chen Kai hates Ye Ming.

Ye Ming nodded, but said with some anxiety in his heart: "There is no choice in this. In fact, I think it is difficult to say whether Infernal Affairs can pass the review of the Radio, Film and Television Bureau. Mr. Wang, you and Director Feng both see it. I have read the script of this movie, and you can tell me, based on your experience, whether this movie can be passed."

When asked this question, Wang Zhongjun was a little embarrassed to say, but Feng Xiaogang said what he wanted to say, and said straightforwardly: "This, I find it difficult. There is no problem in saying that there is no distinction between good and evil in the whole movie, and in the end the policeman actually died. This is contrary to our values, so it is very difficult to say, unless you edit it so that Liu Jianming dies and Chen Yongren stands in front of Liu Jianming’s grave, this is the movie model we need in the mainland."

Ye Ming frowned and said: "If it is a modification, then do you think it is still called Infernal Affairs? Forget it, we will have a conclusion in a few days anyway."

Ge You thought for a while and said: "Ye Ming, your movie is also a tightrope walker. If you find someone, it is not impossible to pass. The world is big and the leader is the biggest. If the leader says you can do it, you can do it. If you say you If you can't do it, you can't do it. If Mr. San is willing to help, it's because of your hard work for the Olympics. It's probably not impossible to pass. Of course, the key is that the song you write satisfies the people above."

Whether it passes or not, whether it conforms to the values ​​or not, is really the decision of the leadership. Wasn't Takakura Ken's "Pursuit" also mentioned for domestic screening? At this time, Ge You said something fair.

Ye Ming nodded and said: "Okay, it's done. I have already written the song. I will talk to the third master about this matter and see if the third master can agree to help. I hope there will be a good result."

Although it is said like this, when Ye Ming went to Hong Kong City to shoot this movie, he knew that he would have to pass the censorship. This time he just followed fate. After finding Han Shanping, Ye Ming sent the song "Welcome to the Capital" to Han Shanping and said: "Third Master, this is the task you assigned, and I have completed it."

【Welcome another morning to bring new air,,,,,,. 】

This song about the 100-day countdown to the Beijing Olympics can be regarded as a classic of the 2008 Olympics. Even the opening ceremony song "Me and You" cannot compete with the popularity of this song.

It can be said to be a classic Olympic song. If you must find a similar song, it is estimated that only the song "Asian Heroes" from the Asian Games can compete with this song.

After seeing this catchy song, Han Shanping said with a smile: "That's right, you kid. If I don't force you, you won't take the tasks handed down from above seriously. Now I finally gave you a A satisfactory answer. I am very satisfied with this song. As long as it passes the expert review, you will be one of the Olympic bid ambassadors."

At this time, Ye Ming put forward his own point of view and said: "Third Master, you said, I am an ambassador for the Olympic bid. If the movie I shoot cannot pass the review of the Radio, Film and Television Bureau, it is hard to say, right? Let me tell my boss and ask him to be open-minded about my movie."

Han Shanping seemed to have expected what Ye Minghui would say, and said with a smile: "I know you are a big slippery person. In fact, I have also watched the movie you sent me. Many people There are some objections to this film. Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to pass the censorship. At this time, the General Administration also fell into a stalemate. As for whether it can pass the censorship, I don’t know. I can’t give you an accurate answer, so I can only try my best, right?”

[Infernal Affairs] This movie cannot pass the censorship so smoothly. Therefore, Han Shanping dare not guarantee that it will be successful, but Ye Ming is also very good. If the movie of an Olympic bid ambassador is said to be It was banned from screening, which is somewhat unjustifiable. Therefore, Han Shanping agreed to lobby the leaders above.

Hearing Han Shanping's assurance, Ye Ming breathed a long sigh of relief. If the third master did not agree to intercede, there would be little hope this time, but now it seems that there is still hope of passing.

At this moment, Brother Chen Kai frowned tightly and said with some worry: "I also watched Ye Ming's movie [Infernal Affairs]. It's not bad. To be honest, it's a pretty good movie. If it were released at the same time, , then our movie may not have much hope.”

Chen Hong naturally understands very well that Brother Chen Kai has channels to see the movie Infernal Affairs. There is no doubt about this. But she didn't expect that a proud person like Brother Chen Kai would have such an evaluation of Ye Ming's movie. If he said that it was not really a classic, Brother Chen Kai would not lower his head and say so. A movie made by an opponent is a good movie.

At this time, Chen Hong gritted his teeth and said with a vicious look in his eyes: "If this is really the case, we are not saying that there is no way to break the situation. When the time comes, we will not let the movie pass or watch it. You can activate it." As for the old man, there will always be someone to deal with him. Those defenders should not watch a movie like this being released. Those guys who are sanctimonious on the surface, don't they just like to do this kind of chastity memorial ceremony? Something?" (To be continued)