Rebirth of Hong Kong - 1978

Chapter 875

"Director Xu, how is your rest these days?"

After being persuaded by Shi Nansheng, Tsui Hark came to Golden Harvest to look for He Guanchang that day.

"I'm really sorry, I didn't make a good filming of "New Shushan Swordsman" this time, and I'm ashamed of the expectations of Mr. Zou and Mr. He."

Although Tsui Hark said so, He Guanchang didn't think he really thought so in his heart.

If he really felt ashamed, he wouldn't come to him so soon.

If it weren't for the fact that Jiahe was employing people now, I am afraid that He Guanchang would never give Tsui Hark any good looks.

"Victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs. Director Xu doesn't need to mind too much. Losing to Mr. Lin is not ashamed."

If "New Shushan Swordsman" had been invested by Golden Harvest, He Guanchang might not be like this now.

Even if he lost money, it was because of Bao Shaogang, and it had nothing to do with Jiahe half a penny.

And this time "New Shushan Swordsman" won a box office of 2000 million. Not only did Golden Harvest not lose money, but it also made millions from the box office.

Therefore, He Guanchang's attitude towards Tsui Hark has not changed much.

"Mr. He, in fact, I came today to continue what I didn't finish talking about last time."

"What Director Xu said was about inviting a few people to join Golden Harvest, right?"

He Guanchang knew the elegant meaning when he heard the strings, and he knew what Tsui Hark came to find him for as soon as he heard it.

Tsui Hark immediately nodded and admitted.

"Several outstanding film talents like this are exactly what Golden Harvest needs. I very much welcome the three of you to join us."

Originally, Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang wanted to invite Shi Tian, ​​Zeng Zhiwei, Tsui Hark, and Shi Nansheng to Golden Harvest.

Even if the box office of "New Shushan Swordsman" is not good this time, they have not changed their previous thinking.

After all, these four people are all members of the former New Art City, and they have never missed a hit in the urban comedy they are best at.

Although the previous "Teppanyaki" lost to Lin Daoqiu, it actually made money for Baojia Cinemas.

"Mr. Zou's meaning is very simple. A few people will set up a new film studio. Golden Harvest will inject capital and become the majority shareholder. All the funds needed to make movies in the future will be paid by Golden Harvest."

When Zou Wenhuai proposed this condition, Shi Tian was the first to object.

Because this way, although they don't need to worry about financial pressure, on the contrary, when the movie makes money, they will get less money.

Before Tsui Hark came, he had already thought that He Guanchang would bring up the old matter again.

If "New Shushan Swordsman" sells well at the box office, the other party would never dare to raise this condition.

But now, they can be said to be at an absolute disadvantage and have no capital to negotiate with the other party.

"I have no disagreement with Nansun on this condition."

Shi Nansheng had carefully analyzed the pros and cons with Tsui Hark before coming here.

If I agree now, I will be able to negotiate terms with Zou Wenhuai after I make a few blockbuster movies.

But if the attitude has been so tough, the possibility of Zou Wenhuai making concessions is almost zero.

Don't look at Zou Wenhuai's gentle and elegant appearance, who looks easy to talk to, but anyone who is familiar with Zou Wenhuai knows that he will not change his decision easily.

So what Tsui Hark and the others need now is a chance to stand up again, otherwise everything is just empty talk.

"Thank you Director Xu for your understanding. If this is the case, please invite Mr. Shi and Mr. Zeng over tomorrow, and everyone will draw up the contract."

He Guanchang was not at all surprised that Tsui Hark would agree to Golden Harvest's conditions.

After all, these few of them have nowhere to go, apart from Jiahe, there is no place in Xiangjiang that would dare to take them in.

It can be said that Tsui Hark's decision is the best and most correct choice for them right now.

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"Mr. Lin, since the movie version of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is finished, why don't you take the opportunity to make a TV series as well."

Two rare visitors suddenly came to Lin Daoqiu's office that day.

Huang Xizhao, general manager of ATV, and Xu Xiaoming, director of ATV production department.

The purpose of their coming to Lin Daoqiu is very simple, just to get Lin Daoqiu to agree to let ATV remake "Legend of Sword and Fairy".

"You plan to use the original cast of the movie to make a TV series?"

Lin Daoqiu knew right away that Huang Xizhao and Xu Xiaoming definitely wanted to take advantage of the popularity of the "Legend of Sword and Fairy" movie to take advantage of the popularity.

After all, the three protagonists are all actors of ATV. In this regard, ATV is already the leader.

"Sure enough, we can't hide anything from Mr. Lin. We really have this idea."

Huang Xizhao nodded with a smile.

"For the movie version of "Legend of Sword and Fairy", the special effects cost 4000 million. If you make a TV series, how much do you plan to spend?"

Huang Xizhao had asked Qiu Degen for instructions on this matter.

"The boss has already said that if Mr. Lin agrees, ATV will invest 2000 million yuan to film "Legend of Sword and Fairy"."

If the number of episodes of "Legend of Sword and Fairy" is tentatively scheduled to be 100 to [-] episodes, the production cost of each episode is as high as [-] million.

This has already broken the production cost of Xiangjiang TV dramas in the past, and raised the ceiling many times.

"Boss Qiu is really generous. He is not afraid of losing money for a TV series worth 2000 million."

You must know that this time is 1983, and housing prices have not yet risen. 2000 million is definitely not a small amount of money.

"The boss also hopes that "Legend of Sword and Fairy" can be made into a classic, so he is willing to spend so much money."

Regarding Huang Xizhao's statement, Lin Daoqiu just smiled and did not express his opinion.

Judging from the smile on Lin Daoqiu's face, this matter seems to be possible.

But just when Huang Xizhao and Xu Xiaoming thought that Lin Daoqiu would agree immediately, the other party said something that surprised them.

"If you want to shoot "Legend of Sword and Fairy", it is also possible, at least 6000 million production costs are enough."

As soon as these words came out, Huang Xizhao and Xu Xiaoming's eyes widened almost at the same time, and they almost stood up from their chairs.

"6000 million? Mr. Lin is joking, right? Can a TV series cost so much money?"

Xu Xiaoming couldn't believe that Lin Daoqiu could say such outrageous things.

"Director Xu, you've known me for so long, when did you see me making jokes while making a movie?"

Lin Daoqiu turned to look at Xu Xiaoming, and asked him seriously.

Asked by Lin Daoqiu, Xu Xiaoming was at a loss for words, because in his knowledge, Lin Daoqiu had never joked with them about filming.

"Mr. Lin, the boss will never agree to a production fee of 6000 million yuan. See if this works. 3000 million yuan. I'll talk to the boss again."

Huang Xizhao didn't think that Qiu Degen would be willing to spend 6000 million yuan to make a film, but if he worked hard and found a way to get him to add another 1000 million yuan, it might work.

(End of this chapter)