Huayu special effects started in 97

Xu Ke’s professional level is still very strong, but his imagination is so wild that he often ignores the integrity of the film and often falls into a vicious circle of special effects for the sake of special effects and imagination for the sake of imagination.

If you want to make money by investing in his films, you need a strong producer and a supervisor who can "restrain" him.

Since iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video agreed to such conditions, Jiang Heng felt confident to discuss cooperation with them.

"You know the story of Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy, right?" Jiang Heng said with a smile.

There are not many films that Xu Ke made after moving to the north that were both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, and "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" is one of them.

Originally, this film was jointly produced by Bonanza, Huaxia, Bayi and other film companies. It had a Douban score of 7.7 and a box office of 8.79 million, which is considered a relatively successful work.

Although the profit is not that much compared to the 200 million investment, there is no reason to let this work disappear.

If Xu Ke's idea was used to cooperate with other companies, it would be a loss.

However, judging from his reaction, he probably has never thought of filming this subject.

"Capture Tiger Mountain through Strategy?"

Xu Ke smiled awkwardly, "I have heard that Yang Zirong went up the mountain to hunt tigers. Hunt tigers?"

Old Monster Xu's eyes lit up, and he was obviously thinking about how to make the tiger-fighting scene more exciting and thrilling.

Jiang Heng was a little amused when he saw this. This old weirdo Xu always focused on things that could show his imagination.

"In the vast forest and snowy plains, Yang Zirong went deep into the dragon's den and the tiger's lair alone. He met a fierce tiger on the way and fought a life-and-death battle. The tiger was chased and fled to a tree.

Unexpectedly, the tiger climbed the tree as if it were walking on flat ground. However, the dead tree could not bear its weight of several hundred kilograms and fell down again.

Yang Zirong was holding a gun to fight a tiger, but at the critical moment the gun froze, so he shot the tiger's eyes with the pistol at his waist...!"

Jiang Heng gave a brief description, which made Xu Ke excited. He said, "Okay, okay, if this scene is made into a movie, it should be very exciting! There should have never been such a beautiful tiger-fighting scene in movies and TV series, right?"

Jiang Heng said: "Of course, the filming conditions in the old Water Margin were very simple, and it was not easy to film the tiger-fighting scene. There were so many twists and turns!"

Xu Ke nodded slightly, "It's really the best idea to use special effects in this area!" Then he asked about the specific concept of the story.

Jiang Heng gave a brief explanation, and Xu Ke agreed after a little thought.

After all, the market conditions are not good right now. If we don’t agree, it is possible that we won’t be able to attract investment for a year or two.

After the cooperation was settled, the two spoke freely and talked about some things in the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

For example, some artists are having a very hard time right now and even having food has become a problem.

Some people are seriously ill, their money has been taken away, and their situation is miserable.

Jiang Heng felt uncomfortable after hearing this.

Recalling the golden age of Hong Kong films, the people on the screen were full of vigor and vitality. Compared with now, it is indeed a bit miserable.

Jiang Heng took out a cigarette and lit it, then said in a deep voice, "Come to think of it, I haven't been back for a while.

I plan to go there before the New Year to meet old friends, and we can all pool our money to set up a fund to help take care of him.”

Xu Ke said: "If you are willing to come forward, things will definitely work out. They are blessed!"

Jiang Heng smiled, "Nothing, just doing what I can do!"

Xu Ke said: "It's just a piece of cake for you, but it's a guarantee of survival for them!"

Jiang Heng said: "Money is something you have to spend when you earn it. You can't just keep saving it!"

Xu Ke laughed, "You are the only one who said that. In the entire Chinese entertainment industry, no, in the global entertainment industry, there is probably no one richer than you!" Jiang Heng waved his hands, "My little money is nothing. I am afraid I can't even compete for the title of richest man, let alone those real capital tycoons!"

Xu Ke said: "Only those who don't know the business will believe what you said, thinking that you are just a famous director. In fact, your assets, the annual profit of "League of Legends" alone, are comparable to many listed companies!"

Jiang Heng smiled awkwardly, "That's right, I've been thinking about filming all day, if you hadn't told me I would have almost forgotten all that!"

Old Monster Xu was speechless, thinking to himself: "You just want to hear me compliment you in disguise!"

They drank until around nine in the evening and then went their separate ways.

The next day, Jiang Heng came to the iQiyi Film Building and asked his assistant to notify Yu Dong to come over.

The latter arrived at Jiang Heng's office quickly, thinking it was about the promotion of "Heroes Serial".

Unexpectedly, when Jiang Heng opened his mouth, he talked about Old Monster Xu.

"I met him at the premiere of "Personal Tailor" yesterday. We chatted and felt that we could work together. We are planning to adapt "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" into a 3D blockbuster!"

Yu Dong was also stunned. "Capture Tiger Mountain by strategy?"

He understood the idea of ​​making blockbuster movies, but he was a little confused about the subject of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy".

The average age of young people, who are the main audience in today's film market, is probably no more than 25 years old. How could they be interested in this kind of subject matter?
"Director Jiang, was this Old Monster Xu's idea?"

"Of course not, I thought of it!"

"Well, that's quite surprising!"

Yu Dong looked embarrassed, and immediately said, "This topic has a limited audience, so not many people would like to read it, right?"

Jiang Heng smiled, "It depends on how it's shot. As long as the movie is good, young people will like it!"

Yu Dong complained in his heart, I don’t even know that a film needs to be good-looking, the question is how to make it good-looking!

Jiang Heng continued, "I discussed the plot outline with Old Monster Xu yesterday. He will go back to write the script, and you will be in charge of this project. If he needs a screenwriter team, you can recruit people from here!"

"So, the investment is also made in the name of Bonar?"

Jiang Heng said: "Why, you don't want to?"

Yu Dong smiled awkwardly, "Xu Ke and I are old friends, and I know his abilities. His performance is so unstable. At the beginning of the year, the 'Shendu Dragon King' caused Huayi to lose a lot of money!"

Jiang Heng said with a smile: "Old Monster Xu is a capable director, but he is too individualistic. Ordinary companies really can't use him, but I think we can.

If you don't want to, I'll let this side provide funding and manpower!"

Yu Dong hurriedly said, "No, no, I just hesitated for a moment, but I have agreed to it!"

Jiang Heng smiled and said, "That's it. I'll be the nominal producer of this drama, and you'll be the supervisor. If necessary, you can arrange for a few more artists from the company to guest star!"

Yu Dong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said with a smile: "Director Jiang, we don't actually need so many guest appearances, just you are enough!"

"I?"

Jiang Heng thought about it, then smiled and said, "We'll discuss this later. Let's talk about the promotion of the sequel to Hero Company!"

Yu Dong smiled, "Don't worry about that. Everything is fine! Overseas distribution will remain the same, and the premiere ceremony will still be held in Beijing, at the Olympic Sports Center. We are all old partners!"

Jiang Heng nodded slightly, "I'm at ease with you doing the job!" (End of this chapter)