Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 174 Chen Cheng is also a good public relations expert.

The origin of the incident has to start from 11 years ago.

In 1996, when Wang Jiawei was filming "Happy Together", he saw a magazine about Bruce Lee in a newspaper.

Wang Jiawei suddenly became curious about this legendary figure who had only made four and a half films in his life.

He originally wanted to make a story about Bruce Lee.

But later I found out that someone had already made a movie about Bruce Lee.

Even if Wang Jiawei shoots it again, he feels that it may not be that good.

Later, Wang Jiawei wondered what Master Bruce Lee was like?
After all, the person who could train Bruce Lee must be extraordinary.

After returning to Hong Kong.

Wang Jiawei saw a video clip shot three days before Ip Man's death.

Later I learned that this film was made by Master Li Longshi at the request of his master Ip Man.

Wang Jiawei was deeply touched, and he wanted to make a film about Ip Man and the inheritance of martial arts.

In 2002, the film was officially launched and its name was "The Grandmaster".

It’s just that Wang Jiawei has always been slow in filming.

Many times, it takes two to three years, or even longer, to shoot a film.

The same is true for this The Grandmaster.

Since the project was launched in 2002, it has not been completed yet in 2007.

Wong Pak Ming, who had an incredible vision, wanted to film the story of "Ip Man" before Wong Chia Wai.

but.

In order to be different from Wang Jiawei's "The Grandmaster", he changed the name to "The Grandmaster, Ip Man".

Just added two words.

But after all, there was a master before him.

Moreover, Wang Jiawei had been promoting The Grandmaster for many years.

at this time.

Wang Jiawei started a fierce war of words against "The Grandmaster, Ip Man" produced by Wong Pak Ming.

Needless to say.

In this kind of verbal battle, Huang Baiming naturally suffered the loss.

It's already later than others.

It’s not wrong for you to steal the show, but why do you want the same name as others?

For an instant.

"The Grandmaster Ip Man" has not even started filming, but the media has already hyped it up.

There are even many netizens who have voiced their boycott, saying that they must not watch "The Grandmaster Ip Man".

This situation also made the capitalists nervous, and they quickly sent Chen Cheng to deal with it.

"Director Huang, what's going on?"

As supervisor.

Although Chen Cheng was not responsible for the production of the film.

but.

He must complete his explanation to the investors.

If a major event like this is not handled properly, even if the film is made, it will be greatly affected.

"Director Chen, this is my fault."

Huang Baiming did not expect the incident to become such a big deal: "What happened is pretty much the same as what was said in the media, so I won't say much. Originally I just wanted to create a time difference. After all, it takes Wang Jiawei several years to shoot a film. By the time his film comes out, our film will have been released long ago. But I didn't expect them to hype this up so much. It was my mistake."

"If it were me, I would do the same."

Chen Cheng said, "Change the name."

"I have this idea too."

At this moment.

If we continue to call him the Grandmaster, it will cause a lot of complaints from the audience.

"Director Chen, what do you think the name should be changed to?"

"Remove the name Grandmaster and just call him Ip Man."

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said.

The name of this movie in the previous life was "Ip Man".

On the contrary, the film "The Grandmaster" was released by Wang Jiawei in 2013.

The project was launched in 2002 and released in 2013.

It can be seen from this.

How slowly Wang Jiawei shoots films.

With this speed, Chen Cheng could understand why Huang Baiming wanted to create a time difference.

Although the idea is good, the approach is not very bright and has been criticized.

But now Wong Pak Ming and Chen Cheng are in the same boat, so Chen Cheng is too lazy to complain.

"It's just Ye Wen."

"Correct."

“Will there be little traffic?”

Huang Baiming did not quite agree with this name.

Ip Man is not Bruce Lee.

Although he was Bruce Lee's master.

But before this movie came out, few people knew that he was Bruce Lee's master.

In addition, Wing Chun is originally a small style of boxing.

Ip Man + Wing Chun... In today's terms, this doesn't attract much attention.

However, Chen Cheng said: "Although it may not have much traffic just because of its name Ip Man, I think we should change our thinking. We can't make movies just for traffic. If we do that, we may suffer a backlash from traffic, just like now. We might as well change our thinking."

"what idea?"

“I think we should create traffic.”

"Director Chen, can you explain it more clearly?"

"Let me put it this way. Maybe Ip Man is not well-known now, but if we make Ip Man into a series? Then, Ip Man is no longer just Ip Man, but a big IP."

have to say.

Chen Cheng's advanced thinking instantly held Wong Pak Ming in check.

Huang Baiming said on the spot: "Director Chen, let's do as you wish. We will call him Ip Man."

Done.

Huang Baiming said excitedly: "By the way, when you say to make Ip Man an IP, do you mean to make multiple Ip Man movies?"

"Correct."

Chen Cheng nodded.

"Director Chen, do you have any ideas?"

"Not yet."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Let's not think about the future for now. Just have this idea. We will consider how to create this IP later. The most urgent task now is to deal with the current problem."

"Director Chen, you are right. My mind is a little confused now. What can you do?"

After thinking for a while, Chen Cheng said, "Changing the name is not enough. In order to eliminate the impact of this incident, I suggest sending Zaidan to find Master Ye Zhun."

"Is that Ye Wen's eldest son?"

"Yes."

Chen Cheng nodded, "After all, we are filming Ip Man, so we should have their authorization. In addition, I heard that Master Ip Chun is also very knowledgeable in Wing Chun, so why not let Tsai Dan become Ip Chun's disciple?"

of course.

Said he was becoming a disciple.

This kind of apprenticeship is just a gimmick in the circle, and not many people take it seriously.

"Director Chen, your idea is really great."

Wong Pak Ming said excitedly: "With this operation, when we film Ip Man again, it will be legitimate. Even if they use the name of the Grandmaster again, we have Master Ip Chun to protect us."

"That's what I meant."

If you can get Master Ye Zhun's approval, it would be like getting a golden medal of immunity from death.

The events before this can be completely eliminated.

"Great, I'll ask Zaidan to go now."

Huang Baiming was about to hang up the phone.

Suddenly, he thought of something: "Well, Director Chen, how about you come with us?"

"I?"

"Yes, Zaidan is just an actor after all, and may not be very good at seeing the overall situation. I will feel more at ease if you go with Zaidan."

The reason for saying this.

This is also a series of superb public relations methods that Chen Cheng just demonstrated.

A name change not only created a new IP.

Another PR person who found Master Ye Zhun was also a master at it.

Even Wong Pak Ming admired him at this moment.

If it were him.

Although he could handle this matter, he definitely didn't handle it so beautifully.

He was just thinking about it.

Should I go find Wong Kar-wai later and ask him to give me some face?

Now let's see. What are you looking for?

Chen Cheng's public relations is simply textbook public relations.

"That's fine."

Although it was not Chen Cheng's task.

But as a producer.

He also didn't want the film to fail.

……

Hong Kong.

Same plot as Ip Man.

Although Ip Man was born and raised in the mainland.

But because of the war, they later moved to Hong Kong.

The eldest son, Ye Zhun, also went to Hong Kong for this reason.

After Ip Man's death, his eldest son "Ip Chun" and second son "Ip Ching" inherited his legacy.

Currently, Ye Zhun has opened a Wing Chun gym in Hong Kong.

"Director Chen, this time it's all thanks to your idea."

On the way to Ip Man Wing Chun Gym, Zhen Zaidan thanked Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng replied: "Although I am the producer, I am also a member of the crew. I hope our crew can shoot this film safely."

"Director Chen, don't worry, I will do my best to play Ip Man."

"I believe you."

Chen Cheng nodded: "I also believe that you can play Ip Man well. However, what I want to say is that no matter whether you play Ip Man well or not, you still have to keep your original intention in your future acting career. You can't do whatever you want just because you are a big name or a star."

"Director Chen, I actually wanted to tell you this last time. Over the years, as I became famous, I have forgotten my original intentions and done many things that I shouldn't have done. I promise you that this will never happen again."

Zhen Zaidan assured Chen Cheng.

"Let's go."

Chen Cheng patted Zhen Zaidan on the shoulder.

Chen Cheng would neither disbelieve Zhen Zaidan's assurance nor completely believe it.

To judge what a person is like, don’t look at what he says, but look at what he does.

Many people may be like this now.

But after a while, it became something else.

Many people may still be able to keep their original intentions and correct their mistakes.

But there are so many things in the world that require fame and fortune. Who knows if he still remembers what he is saying now?

But anyway, Zhen Zaidan is performing very well at the moment, and Chen Cheng can't say anything to him.

"The boxing gym opened by Master Ye Zhun is in front."

Zhen Zaidan was somewhat familiar with this place and introduced it to Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng took a look.

The boxing gym is not big.

But in the pavilion outside the boxing gym, there were already several disciples practicing Wing Chun.

Zhen Zaidan explained his purpose to several disciples.

After a while, Master Ye Zhun came out.

"Are you Zhen Zaidan?"

Ye Zhun looked at Zhen Zaidan and asked.

Zhen Zaidan nodded and said, "Master Yip, I'm sorry to bother you this time because we want to make a movie about Master Yip Man. We hope to restore Master Yip Man's life through the movie and promote our Wing Chun."

"It was my father's lifelong wish to promote Wing Chun. However, movies alone are not enough."

Ip Chun said: "It depends on continuous learning. Do you know Wing Chun?"

"I know a little."

Zhen Zaidan was a little embarrassed.

Although Zhen Zaidan has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, the boxing he practiced when he was a child was more well-known and popular.

After all, Wing Chun is a small style of boxing and not many people practiced it at that time.

Even now.

Only a small number of people practice Wing Chun.

However, in order to film this Ip Man movie, Zhen Zaidan has practiced Wing Chun a little in the past few days.

"Oh, I know a little bit. Come on, try it."

Ye Zhun asked Zhen Zaidan to perform.

Zhen Zaidan has good talent.

Although I only practiced Wing Chun for a few days, I still learned some basic routines.

When he performed in front of Ye Jun, he seemed to be quite capable.

"Master Ye Zhun, how is it?"

After finishing the routine, Zhen Zaidan smiled slightly. He was quite satisfied with the performance just now.

But Ye Zhun said, "Not very good, just a show. Ah Hu, come here and learn from Mr. Zhen Zaidan."

A burly disciple named Ah Hu came over.

"Brother Ah Hu, you practice Wing Chun with a body like yours?"

"Why, I can't?"

"Ok, Ok."

Chen Cheng stepped aside.

He didn't ask this casually just now.

Wing Chun is said to have been created by Yim Wing Chun.

After all, Yim Wing Chun is a woman.

Therefore, the Wing Chun Kung Fu she created is generally suitable for women to practice.

Of course men can practice it too.

But men who practice it are generally not those who are particularly tall.

Not to mention this burly big brother.

But that's what I said.

But martial arts are something that has many variations and cannot be followed by rigid rules.

Although this brother named Ah Hu has a strong build and looks like a brute, he has mastered the essence of Wing Chun.

After just three or two moves, Zhen Zaidan was defeated by Ah Hu and was forced to retreat again and again.

"With this kind of kung fu, I also want to play the role of Master Ip Man."

Ah Hu complained.

Chen Cheng stepped forward and said, "Brother, you can't say that. After all, we are making a movie, and what matters is the artistic expression."

Zhen Zaidan was pretty good just now.

He's just a martial arts star.

Being able to master the routines so well is already better than ordinary actors.

But Ah Hu was not satisfied with what Chen Cheng said: "Master Ip Man is a master of his generation, how can you, a bunch of cats and dogs, act like him? If you really want to act, you have to defeat me."

"Director Chen, what should we do?"

Zhen Zaidan walked up to Chen Cheng and said, "How about we come back in a few days?"

Zhen Zaidan means.

I'm going to try to find some connections these days to see if there is anyone who is familiar with Master Ye Zhun.

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Since we are here today, we must get things done today."

Chen Cheng said, "Brother Ah Hu, please."

Say it.

Chen Cheng assumed the starting stance of Wing Chun.

This action made Ah Hu stunned.

Ye Jun on the side was also a little surprised.

He has practiced Wing Chun all his life, and he can tell at a glance.

Chen Cheng's opening move may seem simple, but it cannot be done without decades of practice.

"Ahu, be careful."

Ye Zhun instructed Ah Hu.

But a pity.

Although Ah Hu was Ip Chun's direct disciple, he had been practicing Wing Chun for ten years.

But facing the cheating Chen Cheng, he was eventually defeated.

"Brother, may I ask your name?"

"No need to be surnamed Chen, just call me Chen Cheng. I'm from the mainland."

Chen Cheng introduced him to Yeh Chun.

Hearing that Chen Cheng came from the mainland, Yeh Chun was very happy: "The mainland is great. I was born in the mainland. My father was also from the mainland. It was only later that the mainland became too chaotic, so he came to Hong Kong."

"The mainland is no longer what it used to be. Mr. Ye, you can come home and visit when you have time."

"Go home and have a look. I haven't been home for many years. Brother Chen, I like you. Let's go in and have some tea."

Ye Zhun was in a good mood and took Chen Cheng into the boxing gym.

(End of this chapter)