Hong Kong Entertainment: Kung Fu Superstar 1981

Chapter 193 The Universal Language of the World
"Shaw Brothers Film Leasing Investigation Report?"

Looking at the documents handed over by Shao Yifu, He Guanshang couldn't help but be startled.

"You thought I was blind all this time, and didn't care about anything. I told you last time, if Yang Zai doesn't have any confidence, how can he have the courage to act like this? He must first find out his way out. This is how we can easily find ways to show off our skills."

"You mean, Yangzi's escape route is up here?"

He Guanchang was startled and tapped the investigation report in his hand.

"Well, you should see for yourself first."

After hearing what Zou Wenhuai said, He Guanshang quickly picked up the report document in his hand.

After looking at it carefully, he couldn't help but take a breath.

"This Zhang Yang, does he want to run his own theater chain?!"

"Yeah, I think it's not just the domestic theater chains. The biggest reason why he left Golden Harvest this time is probably because he is worried about overseas ticket warehouses."

After listening to Zou Wenhuai's analysis for him, He Guanchang suddenly felt like he could see the bright moon through the clouds.

Yes, that’s probably the case!
Otherwise, if he was already prosperous in Jiahe, why would he take such a big risk to set up his own business? If it was just for food, clothing, housing and transportation, he would have earned all his food and drink in his life. Got it!

"We can't let this kid succeed..."

He Guanchang lowered his head, walked around the office twice, and then suddenly raised his head to look at Zou Wenhuai.

"Why don't we spread the news to those overseas distributors now and tell them that those who buy their movies will no longer be allowed to touch our Jiahe Cinema movies?"

"That's fine, but it can't be done openly. Apart from them, there are also Xinyi City who are watching. If the rumor gets out, it can easily become a means for them to attack us. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Don't worry, I understand this."

After He Guanchang nodded, he turned and left the office.

Zou Wenhuai picked up the report document on the table, stared at Zhang Yang's name on it, and hummed softly.

Want to invest a lot of money and start your own business?

Haha, if I don’t make you cry this time, I really think I can’t control Jiahe!
……

Perhaps because of Zou Wenhuai's change of strategy, those annoying reporters never came to cause trouble again after being driven away by Dalong's people. Thanks to this, the filming progress of the film was on track again.

In the lanes of the Kowloon Walled City, the martial arts mad dog played by Lu Huiguang is being besieged by Zhang Yang and Qian Xiaohao. The content of this scene is naturally the two brothers joining hands in the original film "The Raid". Fighting against a mad dog.

After a long period of rehearsals in advance, Lu Huiguang already had a good grasp of the tricks and routines. In addition, the experience of filming "Slaying the Wolf 2" last time served as a basis for filming. Now when filming this kind of subdivision, whether it is for Lu Huiguang or for There is nothing difficult about Zhang Yang.

On the contrary, it was Qian Xiaohao. It was his first time to shoot this kind of action scene. When he alternated moves, he would always find himself unable to keep up with the rhythm. Fortunately, Zhang Yang himself was patient enough, so after reshooting it three times, The filming progress is finally getting back on track.

"Ka! This part is over!"

When director Chen Jia Shang finally shouted these words, everyone let out a long sigh of relief.

Of all the fighting scenes in the film, this one is the most difficult.

Now that the action scene has been conquered, the rest of the content will naturally grow smoothly and easily. "Everyone, please take a rest first, and prepare to take additional close-up shots next."

Just when Chen Jiashang turned around and started preparing for the subsequent close-up shooting, Man Yu, who was still serving as Zhang Yang's assistant, suddenly hurried to Zhang Yang's side and lowered his voice.

"Brother Yang, Pan Disheng sent a message to the company, saying that Jiahe has been communicating frequently with overseas publishers recently, and it seems that they are taking action."

Looking at Man Yu's worried look, Zhang Yang couldn't help but smile and joked: "I'm here, don't be too anxious and get angry. I feel very bad if you are anxious."

"Oh, don't say weird things at this time!"

Manyu whined angrily and hit Zhang Yang. Of course, even though he grumbled angrily, the secret joy flashing in his eyes was obvious. Naturally, this little thought could not be hidden from Zhang Yang at all.

After giving up her anger, Man Yu still reminded her dutifully: "Brother Yang, you really need to take this matter seriously. Jiahe's overseas ticket warehouses now earn so much every year, which is their greatest confidence in their previous fight with Xinyi City. In this regard, even if Xinyi City can’t compare to people like them, so you have to be prepared.”

Zhang Yang picked up the kettle next to him, took a sip, and said with a smile: "Do you know why Xinyi City can't always compare to the people from Jiahe in the overseas box office?"

Hearing Zhang Yang's words, Man Yu couldn't help but be slightly startled.

After lowering her head and thinking for a moment, she subconsciously said: "Is it because Jiahe is more famous?"

"Not quite."

Zhang Yang put down the kettle next to him and calmly analyzed: "Except for the Best Partner series, New Art City has the biggest feature in the series of movies they produced. Do you know what it is?"

"what?"

Following Zhang Yang's words, Man Yu whispered curiously.

"It's a joke, it's a low-budget comedy. As the big boss of Xinyi City, Mecca is more advocating formulaic film production, especially in terms of the film's script. If there is a successful case or successful character creation, He will always work hard at this point instead of trying more possibilities."

"Really? Why didn't I notice it before?"

"If you don't see it, that's because there used to be Xuke in New Art City. There was this director who could dream, dared to dream, and had the ability to dream. He was the source of New Art City's unbridled imagination. Now that Xuke is independent, now I'm afraid it will be difficult for New Art City to create the glory of the "Best Partner" series."

"Oh."

Manyu nodded in understanding, but she quickly reacted and frowned: "But what do these things you mentioned have to do with overseas ticket warehouses?"

Zhang Yang said with a smile: "That's because New Art City's jokes are too localized to Hong Kong Island. Have you ever thought about why Chenglong's films are so popular among movies based on comedy? The brothers’ movies are never as amazing as Cheng Long at the overseas box office?”

Following the thread pointed out by Zhang Yang, Man Yu had roughly clarified it, so he subconsciously asked: "The language is different?"

"Yes, this is one of them. The life of overseas people is also different from that of people in Hong Kong. All the films produced by New Art City have some very popular jokes that overseas audiences can accept, while others cannot. .”

"On the other hand, Cheng Long, many of the comedy elements in his films are mostly based on action. This kind of jokes are universal whether it is in Hong Kong or overseas, and our advantage over New Arts City is also On top of that.”

Zhang Yang slowly raised his hand and clenched his fist.

"Because this is a universal language that can be understood by the whole world, regardless of whether they understand foreign cultures or not."

(End of this chapter)