the longest dream

Chapter 296 Screening Committee

"Qingzai~~"

Bai Jie was smiling all over her face. She was a woman in her thirties, and she looked like she was in her twenties. She might feel that she was still in her girlhood, so she lifted her skirt and ran over, gave Zhang Qing a hug, and gave Zhang Qing two Face-to-face ceremony.

The fragrance hits the face, the kind of captivating fragrance.

The eyes of Zhang Lan and other little girls were straightened, while Zhao Qiang's face was a bit ugly, but she also knew that this was a greeting ceremony from the West, so she didn't say anything.

Zhang Qing behaved quite decently, nodded with a smile and said, "Thanks for your hard work, Miss Bai."

Bai Jie still wanted to say more, but Zhang Qing had already walked away, came forward, shook hands with Bai Kezhi and Zhao Lin, who came after them, and hugged.

"Director Bai, after the release of the three "Once Upon a Time" films, you are the highest-grossing Chinese director in the world. Congratulations."

Zhang Qing said with a smile.

Bai Kezhi shook his head again and again: "The book is good, the story is good. The main characters are set very clearly, and the story stands up right away. Change to another director..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Qing waved his hand and said, "Other movies will definitely not be able to produce such a martial arts style. Director Bai, let's forget about "Once Upon a Time". After the three movies are finished, your status in the world has been completely established. But for next year's new film, the director should take a step-by-step box office cut. A great director should be treated like a great director."

Bai Kezhi was taken aback when he heard the words, and looked at Zhang Qing in disbelief.

Taking the box office share is only for Hollywood, but only a handful of super A-level directors are eligible.

Only A-level directors are eligible for the stepped box office share.

But that was Hollywood. When any A-level director in Hollywood came over, a bunch of people would rush to kneel and lick him, because at least he had to direct a movie with a box office of over [-] million dollars.

Bai Kezhi thought to himself that he hadn't reached that level yet...

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "If you don't respect talents, you won't be able to make a name for yourself."

Zhao Lin looked at Zhang Qing and said, "Young man, thank you very much."

In terms of making movies, Bai Kezhi is better than her, but in terms of daily affairs, she is much more sophisticated than Bai Kezhi.

Although everyone knows that there is very little possibility of another movie like "Once Upon a Time".

If you can't trigger the share clause, you won't get the share.

But at least in terms of name, Bai Kezhi is already a director who can get a share.

With Zhang Qing's current status in the film industry, Bai Kezhi's status will rise to the sky in one step, and he has completely established his name as the number one commercial director in the Chinese film industry!

Zhang Qing shook his head and said solemnly: "Sister, I should be the one to thank you. The film and television department of Dujuan Culture is fully entrusted to you. It is the highest honor of Dujuan Culture to have Sister's help."

Zhao Lin is also an old man, but right now she is still completely moved.

It's not that she has soft ears and is easy to be coaxed, it's really... Zhang Qing did hand over the power of the film department to her.

It almost made her rise to the sky in one step, becoming the most powerful queen in the Chinese film industry!

This scene also moved many people.

Especially Sun Kuohai, Yan Wu and others who came after hearing the news.

Many people from Hong Kong Island were very lively after the meeting, and Sun Kuohai stepped forward and said with a smile on his face: "Wow, Qingzai! You have a good eye. Sister Zhao is the most famous talented woman in the entire Hong Kong Island circle. Through Hong Kong Island, they are so powerful that even Joe's and Golden Harvest can't beat them. They made the first film on Hong Kong Island to break the box office of [-] million. Aunt Zhao is the only female in Qijie, but even the other six Everyone has to admit that without Aunt Zhao, they would not be able to play well in filming, at least not so handy."

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Brother is really joking, I'm just a little housekeeper... This courtyard is really nice and elegant!"

After all, it is the old Jianghu, so he changed the topic calmly.

Sun Kuohai also looked at it, and said: "I also bought a few courtyard houses in Pingjing...Qingzai, buy a bigger one and set up a club. In the future, when Hong Kong filmmakers come to Pingjing, who won't come to visit You? Get a club, and entertain you."

Speak more seriously.

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "What do you want to see me for? If the movie can be shown, it will be arranged naturally. If it can't be shown, it's useless to meet me. Sister Zhao can determine this scale."

Zhao Lin was taken aback, and quickly waved her hands and said, "I really can't make up my mind about this...it's really going to kill me."

She knows better than anyone what forces dominate the film industry on Hong Kong Island.

A superstar like Zhao Mingyu can be pointed at a gun to film a movie. Li Qifa was signed for a year at the price of cabbage because he was joined in a society. Brother Hongmen dare to ask for money to help a big shot in a movie?

If she holds such power, those associations can tie up her whole family.

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "It's really not suitable for one or two people to decide which films are eligible for co-productions. It's better to form a review committee. Those who really love movies will review the scripts submitted from outside. "

Sun Kuohai, who loves power, heard these words, his small eyes straightened, he looked at Zhang Qing and said, "Qingzai, what kind of committee, who can join? Really love movies? I love movies..."

On the side, his senior brothers Yan Wu and Liu Biao covered their faces and felt that they couldn't meet people anymore.

Sun Kuohai was not afraid, patted his chest and raised his head and said: "I am the second movie lover in Hong Kong Island, who dare to talk first? Almost all the bones in my body have been broken once, and some have been broken several times. I am I'm working hard on movies! Qingzi, I don't love movies enough?"

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "Brother, you have nothing to say about your sincerity in making movies, so you are one of the review committees. In addition, Sister Zhao and Director Bai are too. On the mainland side, I, Sister Zhao, and Zhou from our side Director Cheng Zhou. There are six people in total. If outside scripts want to be eligible for co-production, they must first pass the review of the film review committee. It only needs to get more than half of the four votes, and I have a veto right."

Sun Kuohai was already very happy, no one knew better than him what this meant.

With this power, coupled with the fact that "Once Upon a Time" ignited the popularity of the Hong Kong film industry, he, the big brother in Hong Kong, will be able to reach a higher level!

Of course, he admired Zhang Qing even more.

Instead of holding onto the qualifications of co-productions and becoming the target of public criticism, it is better to disperse the title.

Moreover, without mentioning the right of veto, Zhang Qing has the absolute right to speak in this film review committee.

Even if other people can handle the three Hong Kong people, he, Bai Kezhi and Zhao Lin can't survive with three votes, and the fourth vote is absolutely impossible without Zhang Qing's nod.

However, at least it has given others hope that all the firepower will not be concentrated on Zhang Qing alone.

It can also be used to block criticism from the mainland.

To be able to come up with the idea of ​​a committee at such a young age, without any pretense, the future is boundless.

At noon, Zhang Qing grilled mutton skewers by himself in the courtyard, and a group of people sat and chatted under the grape arbor.

Bai Kezhi was more serious. He looked at Zhang Qing and said, "Qingzai, there is no way of publicity like road show in Hong Kong Island, and I have never heard of it in Hollywood... But Mr. Zhao called and said that Xu Zhong went to hundreds of stores. The theater box office has increased by tens of millions... is it true or not?"

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "Whether it's true or not, there is no basis for what you say. Director Bai should be able to experience it intuitively in the past two days."

Bai Kezhi looked at Zhang Qing, nodded and said, "It seems to be true."

Zhang Qing casually picked up a handful of spicy and tangy mutton skewers, handed them to Bai Kezhi, and said, "Sister Zhao will invite you to Fengze Garden for a big meal in the evening, and something simple for lunch."

Bai Kezhi said politely again and again: "It's the most extravagant for a young man to cook by himself."

Sun Kuohai came over, sat down in a pony seat, handed Zhang Qing some cumin powder, and then continued to talk about what happened just now: "Now the Hong Kong Island film industry has the most influence in the six theater chains. , Golden Harvest, Golden Princess, Xinbao, Yonggao, Jinsheng and Dongfang. Golden Princess and Golden Harvest are really old. You don’t need to think about it. Yonggao and Jinsheng were too jumpy before. They wanted to please the Wanwan market, but they failed to please them, and they lost it in the mainland. So forget it. So in general, it’s OK The cooperation is Golden Harvest, Xinbao and Dongfang. Behind Xinbao is Media Asia, behind Dongfang is China Star, plus Golden Harvest.”

Zhang Qing said: "Brother Kuohai, there are more than one hundred film companies in Hong Kong Island, you can't just look at these three."

Sun Kuohai said more seriously: "Qingzi, of course I know how many film companies there are in Hong Kong Island, but to put it bluntly, most of them are lies. In the past few years, hot money from outside kept pouring into Hong Kong Island. A brand dares to call itself a film company, rent a set of equipment and mess around with a book to get money. If you want me to say, the death of Hong Kong movies is in the hands of these people. If we want to do it formally, we must exclude these people. Block them!"

Looking at Sun Kuohai who was gnashing his teeth, Zhang Qing nodded and said, "These people... have really ruined the atmosphere of Hong Kong Island movies. But we alone may not be able to block them, right?"

Sun Kuohai sneered and said: "Actually, I have been thinking of ways to deal with this situation. Hong Kong Island movies are the life of our Hong Kong Island filmmakers, and they are the glory we are proud of all our lives. We cannot let those hot colors be ruined. It's just that I have been suffering for a long time. They just want to make money. You said that there are more than [-] film companies. Do you know that in [-] and [-], there were more than [-] film companies on Hong Kong Island! Rent a set The equipment, making some nonsense things indiscriminately, dare to call it a movie, and it can be sold. But when people go back and broadcast it, they are full of scolding, and they are criticizing Hong Kong Island movies! Over the years, the market for Hong Kong Island movies has become more and more popular. The downturn is all due to these bastards!"

Bai Kezhi also shook his head and said, "It's okay for the former actors and screenwriters to become directors. Later, even executives and lighting directors can become directors. I knew that something would happen to Hong Kong films if they continued like this."

Sun Kuohai said: "Before, there was really no way. Now that "Once Upon a Time" is hanging in front of us, I'm not afraid that those people won't be tempted. They are all crazy now! As long as we can hook up the three major theaters and get them to make a good film together, If you make blockbuster movies, you will be able to drive out bad movies! If the three major theaters don’t show those bad movies, they can only go to the other three, and those three companies will have to go bankrupt. At most three years, we will be able to get rid of those black-hearted companies and become Hong Kong The speaker of the island movie!"

At this moment, other people also looked over, Zhao Lin shook her head and said: "It's hard, Jiahe, Xinbao, and Dongfang may not be willing to listen to us. The miracle of "Once Upon a Time" is also very difficult to replicate."

Sun Kuohai said: "If you want to do something, you must pay. Let's share our project and bring them to play together. You can see if they are willing."

Zhao Lin was surprised: "Brother Kuohai, are you willing to share your project?!"

Sun Kuohai sighed and said: "If you don't think about it, it's really impossible. Look at the top ten movies in the Hong Kong Island box office in the 80s and 90s. How many western films are there? Let me tell you, there is not one! But in the [-]s, the first ten years One more film, almost half of them were western films last year. If we don’t seriously reflect on it, Hong Kong films are really coming to an end!
Hong Kong Island filmmakers only look at their own territory, and if they don’t open their eyes to look outside, they are about to be taken up by Hollywood.There is only one island left in Oriental Hollywood, and it is only a matter of time before it is breached.As for me, I can't control so much at first, Amitabha is the only one who can keep Sun Jiaban alive, who can be the savior of the world?Later, Uncle Six talked to me twice, which made me think that I should stand up and do something for Hong Kong Island movies.Qingzai is a mainlander, he is still so young, and he has never experienced our era. He has this heart, how can I remain indifferent?

There is Sixth Uncle, there is me, there is Qingzai... and you, I believe, will be able to make a difference! ! "

Zhang Qing slowly turned over the mutton skewers in his hand, nodded and said: "No problem, we can take out the projects of various companies, invest together and shoot together. As long as ten high-quality blockbuster films can be produced in a year, it is better than shooting one. Bad movies make a hundred times as much."

He is about to build hundreds of theaters, and his company alone cannot support them with so many film sources.

It is the kingly way to let these film companies make films together.

Furthermore, share the two projects first, and only after making a lot of money can you open your mouth to invest in their theaters...

According to the course of history, the golden age of theaters is coming.

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into the night.

In the study, Zhao Qiang, who was still smelling of alcohol after coming back from the outside, looked at Zhang Qing very calmly and said, "Sun Kuohai is full of ambitions. He proposed this because he wanted to be the number one filmmaker in Hong Kong Island. I want to be a real movie big brother."

Zhang Qing said with a smile: "I know. We can't grasp the unique gold medal of co-production qualification for too long, and it will not exceed five years at most. In these five years, if Sun Kuohai can rediscover the original source of Hong Kong films and clarify the atmosphere, Then his contribution will be recorded in the annals of Hong Kong Island film history. Five years later, his status will not be affected with or without us. Of course, we cannot deny that he really wants to do something for Hong Kong Island film.”

Zhao Qiang reminded: "We are just the objects he uses."

Zhang Qing smiled and said: "That's because he doesn't know what kind of career he is using. After all, his eyes still only stay on Hong Kong Island. He is an old Jianghu, and he can see clearly. "Huang Feihong" "It was just an accident in the mainland market, so his focus is still on Hong Kong Island. Maybe he waited for Hong Kong Island movies to improve before going to open up other cities and regain lost ground. This is where he miscalculated.

When we build up the mainland theaters and the Nanyang theaters, even if we no longer have the exclusive co-production qualifications, we will still be the ones who talk about Chinese-language movies, because we hold the biggest distribution rights!I firmly believe that the mainland market will definitely surpass that of Hong Kong Island.

Therefore, this cooperation is at most mutual use and mutual benefit.Sister Zhao, don't worry, I know what's going on. "

Zhao Qiang looked at Zhang Qing who was being held by Zhi Zhu, suddenly chuckled, and said, "You are such a scheming little fox, they are still cheating on you when you are young, thinking that it is easy to deceive..."

Zhang Qing smiled and said, "How can I be fooled?"

Zhao Qiang raised the corners of her mouth and smiled, "If it wasn't like this, why would Bai Jie hug and kiss you after seeing you?"

Zhang Qing said helplessly: "Isn't that a normal social etiquette? Hey, Sister Zhao has also stayed in Hong Kong Island for a long time, don't you know this?"

Zhao Qiang raised her eyebrows and said, "Of course I won't! What, you want to teach me?"

Zhang Qing: "..."

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(End of this chapter)