Hong Kong Entertainment: The King of Kung Fu

Chapter 179 Easter egg at the end of the film

Li Xing's film studio was originally funded by Taiwan Popular Film Company, which is Taiwan's largest private film company and has a certain influence on the island.

After discussion, Baiyang Film Company injected a sum of capital, accounting for 60% of the shares, Dazhong Film Company accounted for 30%, and Li Xing himself accounted for 10%.

Future films produced by Li Xing Studio will bear the title of Baiyang Pictures, and will be distributed overseas by Baiyang Pictures.

Popular Film Company and Li Xing are willing to cooperate with Yang Ye because they are interested in Yang Ye's overseas distribution channels.

Li Xing's movie "A Boat in the Ocean", which made a splash at the Golden Horse Awards this year, grossed NT$4000 million at the box office in Taiwan, making it the highest-grossing Taiwanese film to date.

It's a pity that their overseas distribution channels are weak. Apart from selling them in Hong Kong and Singapore and Malaysia, they can't sell them anywhere else.

Now with Baiyang Pictures, it’s different.The films of Yang Ye and Chen Long are both very popular overseas. Their strategy is to sell them alongside other films, and sell them at cabbage prices.

In order to get the action blockbusters from Baiyang Pictures, those channel dealers pinched their noses and admitted it.

Don't underestimate the cabbage price. Although it's not much money, selling it is your skill and it's bragging rights.

There is no Internet these days, and there is no globalization of the economy. If film companies want to sell their films, they can only participate in large-scale film festivals around the world.

The three major film festivals in Europe are where filmmakers from all over the world flock to, but their thresholds are also very high, so you can’t just go if you want to.

Without being shortlisted, if you take your film to the three major film festivals to set up stalls and sleep in the open, you may not be able to earn back the travel expenses.

At this time, the role of big directors and big stars becomes very powerful.

In the 60s, the copyright fees for large-scale Hong Kong films in various Southeast Asian countries were only about [-] Hong Kong dollars, while King Hu's martial arts films could be sold for ten times that amount.

With Baiyang Pictures' action blockbusters all selling well, it's easy to sell some smaller films along with them.

Don't underestimate these mosquito legs, it's not about money.

When the distributor buys these films, they must show them out. They can’t be left in a warehouse, right?
As long as it is shown, people will watch it, and the movie-watching habit is formed subtly.

Besides, there are Chinese people all over the world, so it’s also a good thing to let them watch Chinese-language films from time to time.

After the matter was settled, Li Xing, Lin Fengjiao, and Zhong Zhentao did not return to Taiwan.

Because Baiyang Pictures decided to screen "Small Town Story" during the Lunar New Year, they stayed to promote it.

Baiyang Records urgently recorded the film's original soundtrack, and the film's post-recording work was also carried out simultaneously.

"Small Town Story" was launched on Hong Kong Commercial Radio's Chinese song competition column. It dominated the charts as soon as it was launched and was sung throughout the city, which made Li Xing couldn't help but be happy.

The singing of the song served as a live advertisement for the movie, and the movie poster highlighted Teresa Teng's name and photo, making people think it was Teresa Teng starring.

After it was released, it actually sold more than 300 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office, which made Li Xingle and others extremely happy.

Don’t underestimate the more than 300 million. This is already the highest box office for a Taiwanese film in Hong Kong. After all, this is just a literary film.

Li Xing's "A Boat in the Ocean", which broke records in Taiwan this year, only had a box office of HK$90 in Hong Kong.

On the other hand, Shaw Brothers committed suicide and made a copycat version of "The Swordsman", which made the audience yell at it. It only sold 10,000+ box office and was hastily withdrawn.

Golden Harvest's "Coffee" is doing much better. As a "new wave" film, it sold 260 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office.

Director Yan Hao also made his name with this film debut.

Keli coffee is a Hong Kong slang term, which means extra.The movie tells the story of Diao Si, who dreams of becoming a star and plays a small role on the set.

"Coffee" was originally Chen Yulian's film debut, but Chen Yulian was signed away by Yang Ye, and now she has been replaced.

……

At the Grand View Studio, the crew of "The Swordsman" is filming the decisive battle in the dyeing workshop.

Gujinfu showed his power, no one was an opponent, even Yue Buqun was beaten away.

Unexpectedly, he capsized in the sewer and was shot by Lan Fenghuang with a blunderbuss. He was shot in the chest and was bleeding profusely.

But he was so invincible that he used his internal strength to force the bullet out. Just when Lan Fenghuang filled up the gunpowder and was about to fire the second shot, the bullet in Gu Jinfu's body shot out and penetrated Lan Fenghuang's shoulder.

Lan Fenghuang fell from the attic and fell into the hands of Gu Jinfu.

Linghu Chong wanted to save people, but he took action.

At this time, Yue Lingshan saw the firecracker on the ground and wanted to pick it up.

"Not allowed to move!"

However, Lin Pingzhi took the lead and held the blunderbuss in his hand.

Yue Lingshan shouted: "Lin Pingzhi!"

"I'm not Lin Pingzhi, I'm Ouyang Quan! Mr. Factory, kill them all!"

At this moment, the protagonist group realized that Lin Pingzhi was actually a fake and an undercover agent. He was from Dongchang.

It's time to show off Jacky Cheung's acting skills. The joy when he got the gun, the anxiety of not being able to shoot, the entanglement of wanting to kill someone, the decisiveness after making up his mind... In a few seconds, he performed all kinds of complex expressions vividly.

"boom"

Gu Jinfu was shot in the head by Ouyang Quan!
"brush!"

Linghu Chong took the opportunity to strike with his sword!
"Snapped!"

Ren Yingying adds another whip!
Gujinfu is completely shocked!
The whip of the original version directly caused Gujinfu to explode, and the rotten flesh flew everywhere.

Yang Ye thought it was too exaggerated and disgusting, so he changed it to whipping Gu Jinfu's head off!
"Sunflower Collection" flew out of Gu Jinfu's hands and landed in front of Ouyang Quan.

"Sunflower Book!" Ouyang Quan was overjoyed. He held the book in his arms and flashed away!

……

Yang Ye personally turned off the camera and said: "I announce that "Swordsman" has officially wrapped!"

"Kill it!"

The staff on site were delighted and applauded one after another!As usual, after Yang Ye's movie becomes a hit, a bonus will be given to all the crew. Those with high positions can get tens of thousands, and even handymen can get a few hundred yuan. It's no wonder they are unhappy.

The only drawback is that Yang Ye is too slow in making movies. He only made six movies in five years. It would be great if he could make two or three movies a year.

"Everyone is coming to the closing banquet tonight. Ah You, Qingxia will return to Hong Kong in two days. Come over and shoot a reshoot with her."

"okay!"

Everyone is confused, is Lin Qingxia still in this movie?

However, Yang Ye did not explain.

The commotion lasted until very late at night, and Yang Ye spent the night at Lin Fengjiao's place again.This couple had just recently gotten together, so naturally they were in love.

When she woke up in the morning, Lin Fengjiao said with a guilty conscience: "Will Qingxia return to Hong Kong tomorrow?"

"No, I'll be back today. Can we pick her up at the airport later?"

"No, no, I feel shameless to see her!"

"Don't be stupid, you can't stop seeing each other in the future."

"It's all your fault, you bad guy!"

"Oh, I still kiss my husband at night, and I'll be a bad guy in the morning!"

"You said it!"

The two flirted for a while and then went downstairs to have breakfast.

At this time, Run Run Shaw and Fang Yihua were both on time. Yang Ye greeted the old couple politely, then sat at another table with Lin Fengjiao and ordered some snacks at will. You feed me and I feed you.

Fang Yihua couldn't help but complain: "This bad guy has changed his girlfriend again."

She has been in a bad mood recently. Yang Ye is filming "The Swordsman" and promises that the box office will be ten times that of those Jin Yong movies produced by Shaw Brothers.So she took the lead in making a movie that was popular, and the box office was 80, which was less than half of the previous Jin Yong movies.

Run Run Shaw criticized: "You did this without thinking. Now I have to go to Jin Yong to explain."

Fang Yihua was a little aggrieved. He rushed to take pictures and changed his vest. This was Shaw Brothers' usual practice in the past. Why couldn't I do it?
Seeing that she was dissatisfied, Run Run Shaw said: "Today is different from the past. That young boy Ah Ye is so good at making movies. "The Swordsman" is just a test. If he really does what he says, it will be a hit at the box office and Jin Yong will be the best in the future." Other works will also be licensed to him.”

Jin Yong's copyright is a cash cow, and Run Run Shaw is naturally unwilling to lose it.

Now Shaw Brothers will produce two to three Jin Yong movies every year. Although the box office is not very high, their investment is also low. In addition, if they are sold in Nanyang, they will make a lot of money.

What's more, there are TV dramas. Jin Yong's TV dramas are a magic tool for attracting people. Every time they are broadcast, they will trigger a viewing frenzy.

Fang Yihua said: "That's not the case. Our relationship with Jin Yong has been good over the years."

Run Run Shao said: "Don't forget, Amon and Aye are in the same group."

Fang Yihua was shocked.

……

Yang Ye and Lin Fengjiao drove to the airport to pick up Lin Qingxia.

"Fengjiao, why are you here to pick me up?"

"I heard from Brother Ye that you were coming to Hong Kong today, so I came with him. We haven't seen each other for a long time."

Lin Qingxia had no doubt that he was there, and she was very happy to see her lover and good sisters there.

Yang Ye drove the car and asked: "Qingxia, why are you back alone?"

"Didn't you ask me to help shoot a scene? I asked Director Hu to finish filming my scene and come back first. They won't finish it until next week."

"Oh, that was hard!"

"What scene did you want me to film? I didn't explain it clearly on the phone!"

Lin Qingxia was very confused. The female characters in "The Swordsman" were already played by Junior Sister and Ren Yingying.Yang Ye can't let her play the role of Yilin, the little nun!

"It's just an Easter egg for the sequel, you won't even show your face."

"Mysterious!"

Yang Ye sent Lin Qingxia home, put away her luggage, and found a place to have a meal before returning to the company to try on costumes.

Lin Qingxia was a little confused when she saw the costume. It was not a traditional martial arts movie costume, but something similar to Japanese national costumes.

He also wore a small hat and held a fan in his hand with sun and moon patterns painted on it.Additionally, there is a red mask.

At this time, Lin Qingxia was only in her twenties, had no hair yet, and did not have the domineering power of Dongfang Invincible.

However, Yang Ye has no plans to start filming a sequel for the time being, nor does he plan to let Lin Qingxia show her face. She will only appear as an Easter egg after the subtitles at the end of the film, making a surprise appearance, and then the movie will immediately go black.

In the 90s version of "The Swordsman", Ouyang Quan, played by Zhang Xueyou, finally got the "Sunflower Collection", but in the second "Eastern Invincible", the character Ouyang Quan completely disappeared. After he got the "Sunflower Collection" There was no explanation of what he did.

Therefore, Yang Ye plans to add an easter egg at the end of the current version of "The Swordsman".

Firstly, to explain the ending of this character, and secondly, to make a preview for the second part to heighten the audience's expectations for the sequel.

The end-of-credits Easter eggs thing probably became popular with the rise of Marvel movies later, and it became a joke.

Yang Ye used Marvel's tricks in advance.

……

Ouyang Quan got the "Sunflower Book". He didn't go far when he was caught up by a masked man, killed him with one palm, and took away the book.

Before Ouyang Quan died, he asked: "Who are you!"

The mysterious man unfolded his sleeves and disappeared into the night, leaving only four words: "The East is Undefeated!"

(End of this chapter)