Hong Kong Entertainment: The King of Kung Fu

Zhong Chuhong almost fell, but luckily she held her own.

Chen Baiqiang quickly stepped forward and helped her onto the podium.

Zhong Chuhong was embarrassed when she went on stage to receive the award for the first time. She felt so humiliated that she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl through.

"Thank you, Brother Danny!" Zhong Chuhong said thank you to Chen Baiqiang first.

Then he bowed to the audience and said with a blushing face: "I'm sorry, I'm not used to wearing high heels!"

Logically speaking, it is a shame to be embarrassed on an important occasion, but most of the guests at the scene felt that this girl was frank and cute, and they all responded with kind laughter.

When Zhong Chuhong participated in the Miss Hong Kong contest before, she made a mistake because she couldn't wear high heels and ended up in fourth place.

Speaking of which, the fourth place among Miss Hong Kong is a magical ranking. It stands to reason that if she is not among the top three, she should be a scumbag, right?

But it is only 1982, and after nine editions, three fourth place winners, Miao Qianren, Zhao Yazhi and Zhong Chuhong, have already become famous in the film industry.

The first, second and third place finishes were not a big splash.

But starting next year, there will be talents in the top three.

Zhong Chuhong first thanked the organizing committee and her family, and then focused on thanking Yang Ye.

"Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Yang, because Mr. Yang said that I would be popular, and then many people approached me for filming, and I became really popular. It is simply more effective than the Queen of Heaven."

The guests at the guest table burst out laughing, and Yang Ye couldn't laugh or cry either.

What he didn't expect was that after the Academy Awards were broadcast on TV, many people really believed it and worshiped him as a Bodhisattva!

The next awards almost became a duel between the two films "Sediq Bale" and "Sword Rain", and other films became foils.

Although "Sediq Bale" has the power of a golden lion, King Hu, as the founder of martial arts movies, is not a vegetarian.

In the end, "Sword Rain" won five awards for Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Director.

"Sediq Bale" won four awards: Best Film, Best Actor, Best Music, and Best Visual Effects.

These two films were artistically and commercially successful, and other films are truly incomparable.

The best animated film went to "Old Master".

"Old Master" is one of the few popular comics in Hong Kong, with sales exceeding 100 million copies. It has been made into many cartoons and live-action movies. It has been popular for a long time.

But this thing is plagiarized. The cartoon images of Old Master and Big Sweet Potato by Hong Kong cartoonist Wang Ze are very similar to Old Master and Old Sweet Potato created by Mainland cartoonist Peng Di.

The old master painting in the Mainland was very popular in the 1930s and 1940s. In the 1950s, Pengdi painted a painting called "Sweet Potato Unearthed" and was beaten into a faction. He gave up writing and died in poverty.

However, Yang Ye knew that Gui knew, but he did not expose it, because it was useless to expose his brother. Not to mention that his friend was dead, even if he was not dead, he would not be able to get a penny of compensation.

Moreover, Yang Ye himself is a plagiarist and has no qualifications to criticize others.

Although there are some incorrect views, to be fair, without Wang Ze’s secondary creation and the promotion and popularization in Taiwan and Hong Kong, the animated image of Old Master would have been annihilated long ago, and not even Mao would be left.

This incident was later disclosed by the mainland writer Feng Jicai, but Wang Ze refused to admit it until his death, and no one could do anything to him.

The Best Asian Film went to the Japanese film "The Call of the Mountains". This is a classic that has caused a sensation in Asia, especially in mainland China. It is well-deserved to give it the award.

When the awards were presented, there was a commotion in the audience, because people really came to accept the award, and unlike last year's "The Girl Who Killed", it was just a supporting role that came to receive the award.

This time the person who came was actually the director of the movie, the famous Japanese film master Yamada Yoji.

Everyone present here is a filmmaker, so naturally they have heard of this person. When a leading Japanese director came to Hong Kong to receive an award, they were first surprised, and then they felt bright in their faces.

In fact, Yamada Yoji came to Hong Kong to receive the award because Yang Ye made a deal with Shochiku Pictures, where Yamada Yoji works, in order to increase the influence of the Academy Awards.

However, this kind of thing is not common knowledge to outsiders, and Yang Ye will naturally not say it.

Yamada Yoji took the Academy Award trophy from award presenter King Hu and said into the microphone: "Thank you! Thank you Academy Awards for awarding us the best Asian film.

Coincidentally, the Japan Film Academy Awards a week ago also awarded the Best Foreign Language Film to the Hong Kong film "Sakura in the Wind". This is a very strange fate.

I envy all of you here, because Japanese movies have declined, but Hong Kong movies are on the rise. The movies you shot have not only conquered Asia, but also spread as far as Europe and the United States. As an Asian, I also feel honored..."

Yamada Yoji praised Hong Kong movies and walked off the stage holding the trophy.

The guests in the audience naturally gave warm applause.

In business, we should give each other face!

Speaking of which, the Academy Award for Best Asian Film could basically only be awarded to Japanese films in the 1980s.

On the one hand, Japan is one of the major markets for Hong Kong films, and the two sides have frequent exchanges. On the other hand, Iranian movies and Korean movies have not yet risen.

As for the third brother, his family's movies and the movie market are too weird and unique, and the two sides are destined to have no intersection.

After the award ceremony, the guests went to Lei Garden to attend the Hong Kong Film Awards Dinner.

This dinner was sponsored by Lei Garden and cost nothing.

Yang Ye took the time to say sorry to Wang Yang and let them run away.

Wang Yang smiled and said it didn't matter, and said that the Academy Awards were held fairly. If you lose, your skills are inferior to others. Try again next time.

Wang Yang thought it was fair, but many film companies expressed dissatisfaction because the award was divided between Yang Ye and Hu Jinquan.

But there is no way. Yang Ye and Hu Jinquan are the most powerful directors in the Chinese world today. They take action together, and others can only stand aside.

The award winners naturally become the targets of media interviews, especially the most watched actors and actresses.

Yang Ye won the Best Actor title and Hui Yinghong became the second Best Actress. They still have a master-student relationship, so the attention is even better.

Yang Ye had no choice but to find a special place to take photos and interviews with Hui Yinghong.

"Mr. Yang, some people say that your company has won all the awards, which is unfair to other film companies. What do you want to say?"

"The number of judges for this year's Academy Awards has increased to 171. They are all professionals in the film industry. The awards are voted for by everyone. They are fair, equitable and open." Yang Ye directly came up with a set of official words. The reporter was stunned for a moment.

Yang Ye is already an old man, and since he can't get enough oil and salt, the reporter turned to ask Hui Yinghong.

"Hongnu, if you win the Best Actress Award this time, what do you want to say to Young Master Yang?"

"Of course I have to thank Master for his cultivation. I am so lucky to have met Master."

"Then how are you going to thank your master?"

"Hmm..." Hui Yinghong tilted her head and thought about it.

Yang Ye interrupted: "Hey, this is a private matter between our master and apprentice, so don't pry around!"

Someone asked: "Hong Nu, will you participate in Master's new film?"

Hui Yinghong shook her head and said: "Master's new movies are all made by men. My new movie is already being shot, with Brother Long."

Yang Ye added: "A Hong is filming in the United States with Aaron, and this time I came back specially to support the Academy Awards."

"Filming in the United States? Is it a Western?"

"That's right! This time it is a movie that combines Hong Kong action movies and American western movies. I believe you will not be disappointed."

"Young Master Yang, are you directing it yourself?"

"Wow, Ah Hong just said that all my new films are from men. You are very unqualified as a reporter!"

The reporter was immediately despised by everyone. Someone asked: "Mr. Yang, can you reveal the information about your new film?"

"It's also a Western film. This time it's a collaboration with a big Hollywood star. There's only so much I can reveal."

A reporter suddenly realized a problem and asked: "You, Brother Long, and Red Girl, you have all gone to make Western movies. Are you going to give up on Hong Kong and collectively enter Hollywood?"

Yang Ye shook his head and said: "But we are always Hong Kong people and will insist on being based on the local area. Going to Hollywood is an attempt. Film is an art. Only through communication and collision can inspiration burst out."

……

At the table in Xinyi City, Mai Jia looked at Yang Ye and Hui Yinghong who were surrounded by stars outside, and said with some envy: "This time at the Academy Awards, Bai Yang stole all the limelight!"

Shi Tian chewed on the trotter of the Fortune Pig and said, "Everyone voted together, so it cannot be said to be unfair. Skills are inferior to others, so there is nothing to say."

Huang Baiming said: "To be honest, I really admire the script of "Sword Rain". The reversal is so wonderful. Especially the super newcomer Jet Li was found to maximize the effect of the reversal."

Mai Jiadao: "Do you think we can invite Jet Li to make an action movie?"

Shi Tian said: "Forget it, unless you don't want the Taiwan market anymore."

Mai Jiadao: "'Sword Rain' is selling very well in Southeast Asia. I heard that it will be released in Japan, Europe and the United States soon. What if it doesn't want the Taiwan market?"

Shi Tiandao: "Have you heard about Director Li Hanxiang? Director Li got the support of the casino tycoon He Xin, established a new Kunlun Film Company, and stopped working for Shaw Brothers. As a result, Fang Yihua reported Li Hanxiang, saying When he went to the mainland, Taiwan immediately banned Director Li. Director Li is now not allowed to film in Taiwan and Hong Kong."

Mai Jia said: "Damn, this woman Fang Yihua is so mean!"

Huang Baiming said: "Then why is Yang Ye okay?"

Shi Tian said: "Who said it's okay? It's just that he is so famous and very shrewd. He helped Taiwan film "Wushe Uprising" with great fanfare. It was released worldwide and won the Golden Lion Award. It was even popular in Taiwan. Some people are riding a tiger and it's hard to get off.

However, although there is no explicit ban on him, it is impossible for his movies to be released in Taiwan. Haven't you seen that he has gone to make Western movies? Hui Yinghong and Yuan Biao also went to foreign countries to make movies.

And Lin Qingxia, her family immigrated to the United States, and she disappeared directly. "

Mai Jiadao: "Are they giving up on the Taiwan market?"

Shi Tian said: "No, it is said that they are thinking of ways to repair their relationship and want to eat both sides."

"How can this be?"

"As long as you are not explicitly banned, anything is possible."

"To be honest, there is not much potential in the mainland market right now."

"It doesn't exist now, but that doesn't mean it won't exist in the future. It is a market of one billion people. And it has developed rapidly since the reform. Now many Hong Kong businessmen have gone to Shenzhen to invest."

"But it's too early to go in now, and there's no way around it."

Mai Jia and Shi Tian were discussing, but Huang Baiming saw Xu Ke standing aside and asked, "Old Xu is not very happy tonight!"

Hearing this, Mai Jia raised his glass to Xu Ke and said: "Old Xu, we all think that your film "Ghost Horses and Wisdom Stars" was very good. Losing to Yang Ye this time is a crime of non-war. There will be a chance next time! "

Xu Ke forced a smile and clinked glasses with Mai Jia.

……

After the dinner, Xu Ke found John Woo and said, "John, I want to meet Boss Zou."

Wu Yusen felt strange in his heart, thinking that you had just come out of Jiahe, why did you go to see Zou Wenhuai again?

He asked: "What's wrong?"

Xu Ke said: "I wanted to shoot "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" by Huanzhu Louzhu, but New Art City thought the investment was too high and refused to shoot it. They asked me to continue making comedies. I have no choice but to try with Mr. Zou."

John Woo nodded clearly and said, "I'll go back and talk to the boss. But why don't you try to find Yang Ye?"

Xu Ke said: "It's not that I haven't thought about it, but I don't know why. Ever since I watched his film "Swordsman", deep down in my heart, I always wanted to break up with him."

John Woo was shocked: "You also have such thoughts?"

"Is it possible that you have it too?"

"Yeah, but it's not "The Swordsman", it's "The Terminator". I saw the scene where Yang Ye was wearing a windbreaker and wearing sunglasses and shooting a gun. I was so shocked that I couldn't sleep all night. I went to the theater for that movie. I watched it a full thirteen times, studying his action design and camera switching over and over again..." (End of Chapter)