Hong Kong Entertainment: The King of Kung Fu

The final intimate scene is planned to be filmed for half a month.

Yang Ye and Sophie Marceau endured it for a week, and finally couldn't hold it in any longer.

The thunder from the sky stirred up the fire from the earth, and it was a great pleasure!
As a result, when filming the next day, the director found that their performance was much better than before, and it really felt like they were showing their true feelings.

The director thought that they had finally figured it out and was very happy.

So I decided to scrap all the intimate scenes I had shot and shoot them again.

Damn it, it’s hard to kill Yang Ye and Sophie Marceau.

But for the sake of movie effect, they can only accept the director's suggestion and reshoot it!

After all...you have dedicated your life to art, so of course you have to dedicate yourself more artistically.

Then Yang Ye started the mode of forcibly enduring during the day and doing crazy output at night.

By the beginning of November, the filming was finally completed, and the director personally turned off the camera and announced the completion of filming.

Yang Ye breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.

He sighed: "This action scene is really difficult to shoot, much more difficult than shooting an action scene!"

……

Then there is the post-production and pre-release promotion of the movie.

As an action superstar, this is the most unique action blockbuster that Yang Ye has made since his debut more than ten years ago.

Whether it will work or not, no one knows.

After the rough cut of "Lover" came out, senior executives from several production companies gathered together to watch the movie.

After watching it, Shay said: "Nick, fortunately you acted in this movie. If the male protagonist was replaced by another Chinese, I can't imagine what the result would be."

Yang Ye understood what he meant and nodded.

Yang Ye's version of "Lover" completely breaks European and American stereotypes about Asians.

In the movie, he is handsome and rich, neither humble nor arrogant, gentle and considerate, and passionate about love. He is simply a perfect lover who can satisfy all the fantasies of women.

Such an image is placed on a yellow man, and his target is a white girl... If it were released in Europe and the United States, it would definitely be extremely controversial.

No, this is not a controversial issue. If it weren't for Yang Ye, this kind of movie would never have been made.

Yang Ye asked: "What do you think will happen if this movie is released in North America?"

Shay shook his head: "I don't know, I can't predict."

Yang Ye said: "Let's try the water in Hong Kong first. I plan to release it on Christmas."

In fact, Yang Ye understands that even if "Lover" sells well in Hong Kong, it doesn't mean that the European and American markets can accept it.

Yang Ye turned back to EMI's Vice President Enzo and said, "Mr. Enzo, what do you think?"

Enzo said: "We French people are more accepting of this kind of love movie. I think France can also release it on Christmas, and we can hype it up together with the publisher."

Yang Ye was very interested and asked: "How to hype it?"

Enzo said: "This movie is actually based on Duras's later novel "The Lover of Northern China", and this novel is also about to be published. This is the best time to hype it.

"The Lover" is very famous in France. After watching the movie, people will be shocked to find out that it is a completely opposite story.

Then, after reading the new novel written by Duras himself, they will know that the movie is not a random fabrication.

Why does Duras tell a story three times, but it is different each time? What kind of psychology is she based on? This might spark a big discussion.

You know, once a literary and artistic work triggers discussion in society, it is good news for the work, because that often indicates... bestsellers! "

This is very reasonable. When a work comes out, whether it has a good sound or a bad sound, it is always better than having no sound.

Yang Ye smiled and said: "A very clever method. We can also invite some film critics to take the initiative to express their opinions on movies and novels, guide the public, and heat up this matter."

Enzo smiled and said: "That's a good suggestion. Yang, I hope you can come forward and accept an interview, or simply publish an article."

Yang Ye asked: "What should I write?"

Enzo said: "What you originally wanted to shoot was Duras's "The Lover", but what you ended up shooting was another story. I think you can tell everyone why it became like this?

I know you wrote a letter to Duras, and I think you can disclose the content of this letter so that everyone can understand why Duras overturned her previous statement. "

Yang Ye shook his head and said: "Mr. Enzo, I don't agree with this approach. If you want to maintain the popularity of the work, the best way is to keep it mysterious.

In this matter, I, Duras, as a party involved, cannot speak out.

You can tell everyone about the existence of that letter, but the content of that letter is best never exposed! "

Enzo's eyes lit up: "I understand, this is a more clever marketing method."

Everyone discussed for a while and decided that Yang Ye would not show up during the promotion of the movie in France.

As for the task of revealing the letter that changed Duras, it was left to Jean Jacques and Sophie Marceau.

For big companies like EMI and United Artists, the success or failure of a movie is not very important to them.

What they value more is that Yang Ye cannot be defeated. Otherwise, the paint on Yang Ye's golden body will peel off.

This affects their interests greatly!
So this time, after watching the finished film, everyone was quite satisfied. The quality of the shots was very good, the pace of the film was good, and the love between the male and female protagonists was also captured in a touching and pathos way.

However, we are still cautious about the release of movies.

For film producers around the world, they will definitely buy this movie because of Yang Ye's reputation.

But how to price it? no one knows!
Generally speaking, action movies starring Yang Ye can fetch a very high price.

If he was just a director, the price would be lower.

But in the movie "Lover", the genre has changed, from an action movie to an "action movie".

Although it is very exciting, but...how to price it?

No one is counting!
At this time, the premiere of "Lover" in Hong Kong and France became crucial.

The box office in Hong Kong determines the transaction price in the Asian market, and the box office in France determines the transaction price in the European market.

After the final cut of "The Lover" is completed, Jean-Jacques will return to France, and Sophie Marceau will also go back with him to promote the film.

Before leaving, Yang Ye said to Jean-Jacques: "Mr. Arnold, this cooperation is very pleasant. I admire your serious and meticulous work attitude!"

Jean-Jacques said politely: "Mr. Yang, it is my honor to work with a superstar like you."

Although Yang Ye himself is a master director, during the filming of "Lover", Yang Ye did not dictate, but cooperated very much, giving Jean Jacques enough face.

This made Jean-Jacques very satisfied, and during the chat with Yang Ye, Yang Ye sometimes inadvertently mentioned some film techniques of later generations, which benefited Jean-Jacques a lot, and the two quickly became friends.

Yang Ye smiled and said: "If possible, I look forward to our cooperation again!"

Jean Jacques said happily: "Oh, I'm looking forward to it too!"

Jacques thought Yang Ye was just saying polite words, but he didn't expect it to be true.

Soon after, the two began a second collaboration.

……

"Sophie, goodbye!" Yang Ye said goodbye to Sophie Marceau with a smile.

After several months of getting along, Sophie Marceau felt very good about Yang Ye, and she was a little reluctant to leave him.

After all, she is only eighteen years old and has many unrealistic romantic fantasies. "When can we meet again?"

"See you soon!"

Yang Ye hugged her and kissed her gently on the lips.

……

At the end of the year, Hong Kong's film market began to become lively.

Golden Harvest was the first to attack, with its film "Mr. Zombie" grossing 2000 million at the local box office.

This is a rare dazzling work from Jiahe in recent years, which makes Zou Wenhuai and He Guanchang very excited.

There are some differences between this movie and the original film. Because Li Saifeng is Yang Ye's apprentice, he was banned in Taiwan along with it.

So in "Mr. Zombie", the little beauty Ren Tingting was not played by Li Saifeng, but was played by Li Lizhen.

But it’s not bad, they are all cute!

"Mr. Zombie" took four full months to shoot, and the budget was increased from 450 million to 850 million.

After the filming of the film was completed, Hong Jingbao believed that the local box office could sell up to 600 million box office.

Because the fantasy kung fu movie he starred in can sell for 1000 million even if it lasts to death, how can Lin Zhengying and Qian Xiaohao compare to him?

Golden Harvest didn't hold out much hope either, setting the film's release date in November and not competing for the Christmas slot.

Unexpectedly, the box office soared after its release, and Hong Jingbao was slapped in the face.

Hong Kong box office is the benchmark for Hong Kong films in Southeast Asia. The higher the Hong Kong box office, the stronger the momentum will be when it is released in Southeast Asia.

"Mr. Zombie", with its huge sales in Hong Kong, has not only become popular in Southeast Asia, but has also been sold to Japan and has also been released on video in North America. Golden Harvest is really making money this time.

Later, Golden Harvest continued its efforts and produced "Zombie Family" and "Mr. Phantom", both of which were good at the box office.

However, this was no longer the case with "The Taoist Man". The local box office barely exceeded 10 million. From then on, it was just a matter of filming one movie and then another.

This kind of zombie movie is so easy to follow. If you can make it, I can make it too. Once one becomes popular, a lot of people will follow suit. In a few years, the genre will be completely destroyed and no one will care about it anymore.

Unlike Baiyang Pictures' action movies, others can't follow the trend even if they want to, because without awesome stars, it simply won't work.

In the past, some people had the idea to poach Baiyang's star players, but Yang Ye retaliated and even Jiahe didn't get good juice.

Later, everyone gave up on this plan and honestly went to Baiyang Agency to hire stars to come out for filming.

Jiahe also often invites us, and everyone cooperates well.

……

Looking at the eye-catching box office data, Stanley Ho regretted: "If I had known better, I would have gone to the Christmas show."

Zou Wenhuai shook his head and said: "This year's Christmas film has Aye's "Lover" and Aaron's "Police Story". No matter how good "Mr. Zombie" is, it can't compete with it."

After hearing this, He Guanchang actually had a look on his face: "Aye and Aaron are facing each other head-on. I wonder who is stronger?"

Zou Wenhuai said: "Ah Ye's "Lover" is a romance film, and Aaron's "Police Story" is a kung fu film. It can only be regarded as a collision, not a duel. They are not stupid, how could they put two kung fu films together? confrontation."

"Why is this Aye suddenly filming a romance movie?"

"Maybe I've made enough money and don't want to risk my life anymore. Let's try to transform. Who knows!"

Zou Wenhuai said, and suddenly sighed: "In the past, we could only hire stars from Baiyang Agency.

This time Bai Yang was banned, but unexpectedly it made the movie "Mr. Zombie" a hit.

It seems that it is not impossible without Baiyang Company's star player.

Qian Xiaohao is a good young boy. Find someone to plan it, help him open a few dramas, and focus on training him.

Of course, there is also Aying. "

Ho Guan-chang said: "How about we strike while the iron is hot, bring together the creators of "Mr. Zombie", and make another zombie movie?"

"That's a good idea!"

……

By the end of November, the power of "Mr. Zombie" had weakened, and Baiyang Pictures' "Royal Sister" was officially released.

This movie is very different from the original version. The director is still Yuan Kui, but the starring roles are changed to Hui Yinghong, Luo Fuluo, and Donnie Yen.

Hui Yinghong replaced Yang Ziqiong's role, and Donnie Yen replaced Meng Hai's role.

This movie was originally created by Yang Ye to grab IP.

Since Yang Ziqiong was taken away by Pan Disheng, she cannot be used by Yang Ye.

When Yang Ye picked up Debao's IP, he was naturally merciless.

It just so happens that Hui Yinghong doesn't have a movie series that she can take advantage of, so the series "Royal Senior Sister" belongs to her!
Hui Yinghong and Donnie Yen are both famous stars, and their names are very loud in Hong Kong.

Unlike Yang Ziqiong, who is a newcomer, the box office of this movie is better than that of The Original Time and Space.

The local box office reached 1300 million Hong Kong dollars, a full 300 million more than the original time and space.

……

At the beginning of the year, Yang Ye mobilized Hong Kong filmmakers and the Hong Kong media to hype up the film classification system.

The formulation of relevant laws soon entered the discussion stage.

On November 11, the "Film Censorship Bill 10" officially came into effect. From this day on, Hong Kong films officially implemented a "three-tier system."

This is a full three years earlier than the original time and space.

After the law comes into effect, all films screened and distributed in Hong Kong must be submitted to the Hong Kong Film, Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority for rating.

Among them, the packaging of Class III video tapes or DVDs, as well as the promotional materials of Class III films, must be submitted to the film censorship and supervision department for approval before release or public display.

"Lover" was to be released on Christmas, so it had to be submitted for review and rating, and sure enough, it was rated Level III.

As a result, "Lover" became the first Category III film after the Hong Kong film classification system came into effect.

Damn it, this moment caused an uproar in Hong Kong.

After all, acting in a Category III film is not a glorious thing.

Yang Ye is a superstar and a national hero. Many people worship him as their idol.

How depraved he is!
Many righteous people were heartbroken and began to criticize Yang Ye verbally and writtenly.

Suddenly, Yang Shao, who was usually very prosperous and carefree, turned into a street rat.

Even the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office was alarmed. Zhang Guoqing personally called Yang Ye's office and asked: "Mr. Yang, what are you doing? You should know that your personal image is very important!"

Yang Ye didn't expect that the matter would become such a big deal. He said helplessly: "This is someone behind the scenes who is hyping up and deliberately messing with me! You must also know who they are."

Zhang Guoqing sighed: "How could you take on such a movie? And I heard that you took the lead in creating the Hong Kong film classification system. Isn't this just shooting yourself in the foot?"

Yang Ye smiled and said, "It just so happened that the two things happened to collide."

Zhang Guoqing said: "Then how are you going to solve it?"

Yang Ye said nonchalantly: "There is no need to solve it. After the movie is released, they will continue to crown me as a national hero and praise me for bringing glory to the country!" (End of Chapter)