Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 316: After Infernal Affairs, the best police and gangster film in Hong Kong.

"Live in the mainland for a while?"

"Yes."

"In fact, I usually live in the mainland most of the time."

"This is different."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Hua Zai, you lived in the mainland before, mostly for work. When the work was over, you would return to Hong Kong. What I mean is that you lived in the mainland for a period of time. That is, you put your work and life in the mainland. The time can be longer, I suggest a minimum of one year, or three years to start."

I saw that Liu Dehua and Han Sanping were both a little confused.

Chen Cheng said: "In fact, the level of Hong Kong's film production has not declined, and in some aspects it has even improved. But why are a series of Hong Kong films not doing well at the box office? This may be because they are out of touch with the mainland. Chen Kexin understands this very well, so he came to the mainland very early and lived in the mainland for a long time. This also gave him a better understanding of our mainland... The future market is in the mainland. If you don't understand the mainland, I think no matter how much Hong Kong directors, Hong Kong actors, and Hong Kong filmmakers shoot, they may not be able to produce works that are both well-received and popular."

These words.

But it was like an epiphany for Liu Dehua.

He suddenly understood why Hong Kong films were such box office failures.

"Director Chen, I have benefited a lot from your words."

Raising his cup, Liu Dehua offered tea to Chen Cheng.

A week later.

Liu Dehua bought a house in Taipei and announced that he would live in the mainland for three years.

What a coincidence.

Liu Dehua's community is only a few hundred meters away from Chen Cheng.

……

There are quite a few people who want to chat with Chen Cheng.

Although this chat looks like a chat.

But in the eyes of the top bosses in the circle.

They know.

Perhaps a few words from Chen Cheng can answer the doubts you have had for many years.

Zhou Xingchi has never had many friends in the Hong Kong circle, but he is a top-notch talent in the world.

I also made an appointment with Chen Cheng recently.

even.

To make an appointment with Chen Cheng.

Zhou Xingchi also came to the mainland specially.

And Zhou Xingchi also brought a script.

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.

After seeing the script Zhou Xingchi gave him, Chen Cheng said, "Master Xing, are you planning to go behind the scenes?"

Zhou Xingchi nodded appreciatively: "Yes."

When talking to smart people, you don't need too many words.

This is not.

Zhou Xingchi and Chen Cheng had only sat down for five minutes when Chen Cheng knew Zhou Xingchi's intention.

In fact, that's exactly what happened.

As the king of comedy, Stephen Chow has created too many classics.

But people will always grow old.

Cheng Yi is old, Jet Li is old, Sammo Hung is old... Stephen Chow is old too.

The best way is to retreat behind the scenes.

He can produce more classic films in his own way.

of course.

There are also many people who hope that Zhou Xingchi can appear on the screen again.

Rationally speaking.

This is not necessary.

Even if Zhou Xingchi can still appear on the screen, he may no longer be the Zhou Xingchi that people remember.

“I thought the script was very well written.”

Chen Cheng nodded.

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons is a good script.

The key to a good script is that this story portrays a Monkey King who subverts our three views.

But in fact, this is also in line with the character of the real Sun Wukong.

Think about a big demon like Sun Wukong, how could he follow Tang Seng so easily.

Sun Wukong is not a good person.

Also because of such a setting.

The previous life's Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons had a box office of 13 billion.

But for the time being, Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons has not yet been released.

Even though Zhou Xingchi had written the script, he still had some concerns.

Or so you would say.

How could he possibly worry about a genius like Zhou Xingchi?
In fact, no matter how talented a person is, he cannot be confident about everything.

Not to mention.

Before Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, Stephen Chow's CJ7 was a failure.

Movies this thing.

You just can't fail.

Once you fail, even the most talented person will be pulled down from his pedestal by the market.

So Zhou Xingchi asked with some concern: "Chen Cheng, do you think that if I don't play the leading role, or even a supporting role, will the audience still buy it?"

"of course."

Almost without thinking.

Chen Cheng said with certainty: "Of course I buy it."

Zhou Xingchi didn't ask why, but looked at Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng knew what Zhou Xingchi meant and continued, "As long as it's a good movie, the audience will buy it."

at least.

He has proven this over and over again in the mainland market.

Many are first-time directors.

There are also many who are first-time producers.

But as long as it's a good movie.

They will be successful.

"I feel relieved with your answer."

Zhou Xingchi breathed a sigh of relief.

But even so.

Chen Cheng still talked about some issues in the script.

Yes.

Although Chen Cheng likes Zhou Xingchi very much.

Although Zhou Xingchi is also one of Chen Cheng's idols.

But no matter how great an idol is, he or she can't do everything right.

in particular.

Today, as the mainland is rising, even Zhou Xingchi may not be able to fully understand the mainland.

"Master Xing, I think these funny points may not be accepted by the mainland."

Chen Cheng pointed out some of the funnier parts of the script.

These plots were tried and tested examples in the 90s.

It can be put today.

It would be too greasy.

In fact, Zhou Xingchi in his previous life did not change this.

Like this Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons, and The Mermaid...etc.

The audience found some of the funny plots in the film very awkward.

But fortunately, the overall situation is good and the flaws do not outweigh the merits.

……

Bigwigs like Zhou Xingchi look for Chen Cheng.

Of course, it’s not just Chen Cheng who has done so well in the mainland.

In fact, in the Hong Kong film market, Chen Cheng has already become a big boss.

Speaking of Chen Cheng’s performance in the Hong Kong market, the earliest one was Chen Cheng’s debut work “Those Years”.

Although this work does not have any stars.

Shooting is also simple.

but.

Such a film broke the box office record of Hong Kong movies at that time.

Not just Hong Kong.

This film also broke the record in Taiwan at that time.

Even in the mainland, it is going to break records and become number one on the three lists.

This film also caused an incredible sensation at the time.

But even so.

Those years were just Chen Cheng's trial run.

After some years.

Although Chen Cheng is no longer mentioned, he has participated in a series of Hong Kong works, which have continuously broken records or become the annual box office champion in Hong Kong.

Such as the Ip Man series.

The recently released New Shaolin Temple.

And Chen Cheng's "Train to Busan" not long ago.

Yes.

Although "Train to Busan" could not be released in mainland China, it was still released in Hong Kong.

The results were even more sensational, generating a box office of over 6000 million Hong Kong dollars.

However, Hong Kong has never been very fond of promoting films that are not made locally.

So although "Train to Busan" created another box office record, it was classified as a non-Hong Kong local film.

Although in this film, Chen Cheng is the producer.

However, in addition to "Train to Busan", Chen Cheng brought a truly authentic Hong Kong local film "Cold War" after "Train to Busan". Once Cold War was released, it also exploded with a huge influence and earned more than 5000 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office.

It became the number one box office movie in Hong Kong this year.

Under this series of works, let alone Zhou Xingchi.

The behind-the-scenes bosses of many Hong Kong film companies all wanted to have a chat with Chen Cheng.

Like a dragon five.

After Cold War is released in Hong Kong, the next one will be released in mainland China.

The box office of over 5000 million in Hong Kong is pretty good.

But such box office means nothing to Di Hanzhan.

Even the outside world no longer cares about Hong Kong's box office champion.

With such a small market, the most popular movie in a year can’t even break 1 million yuan at the box office. Would you still think about the box office in Hong Kong?
No matter what the Hong Kong box office is like, even if it ranks first.

It would be useless if the movie doesn't achieve any success at the mainland box office.

"Chen Cheng, Cold War will be released in mainland China in a few days. What do you think of the box office?"

"I do not know either."

"Chen Cheng, are you kidding me? You're the producer."

"I'm the producer, but the film hasn't been released yet. If you ask me now, I can only guess."

"Okay, guess what."

"Probably not very high, I think."

Chen Cheng said this on purpose.

Long Wu was fooled: "...I don't think it's a loss."

"It won't lose money, but I think the box office will only be around 700 to 800 million."

"I……"

The Dragon King burst into tears: "Isn't 700 million or 800 million very high?"

"Is it high?"

Chen Cheng said: "My recent film, 'Charlotte's Troubles', achieved a box office of 17 billion yuan."

"Cough cough..."

The Dragon King vomited some blood.

no way.

Talking to a monster like this would make me angry to death from time to time.

But in this case, even if he was furious, Long Wu would be very happy.

The box office is 700 to 800 million.

Long Wu has been making movies all his life, and he has produced no less than hundreds of films.

But he has never experienced the existence of a box office of 700 to 800 million.

"Chen Cheng, are you sure that the box office is really 700 to 800 million?"

Long Wu still seemed a little unconvinced.

Although Chen Cheng's "Charlotte's Troubles" broke 17 billion.

Logically speaking, 700 million or 800 million is not a high amount.

But compared to others, one must die.

You have to throw it away when comparing things.

How can you always look to the top?

Even if the box office is only 700 or 800 million, it is still a terrifying existence in the industry.

"I'm not sure, maybe it will exceed 10 billion."

Chen Cheng was indeed not sure, he said.

"..."

Long Wu felt his heart beating faster.

Chen Cheng said, "Brother Long, how about you come to the mainland in a few days to experience it for yourself?"

……

Long Wu accepted Chen Cheng's invitation.

A few days later.

The Dragon King, accompanied by his wife, came to the inland.

They are both very low-key.

Like ordinary people, they first bought a few movie tickets and then told Chen Cheng that they had arrived in the mainland.

When Chen Cheng arrived at the cinema that Long Wu mentioned, the place was already packed with people.

"Brother Long, you came without even telling me."

"What's there to say? It's not like I haven't been to the mainland before. I'm very familiar with it."

"Okay, how about that."

Looking at the crowd of spectators in the cinema, Long Wu's eyes were a little hot: "The cinema here is much bigger than the one in Hong Kong. It feels like there are people everywhere."

"We have to thank Boss Wang for creating Wanda Plaza and promoting this type of integrated cinema chain across the country."

"Mr. Wan is indeed a business genius. Let's see if he can set up one in Hong Kong."

"should be no problem."

Chen Cheng and Long Wu were chatting.

Ten minutes later, everyone walked into the cinema.

Like ordinary audiences, Chen Cheng was staring at the screen very seriously.

Long Wu was a little surprised and whispered, "Chen Cheng, are you so serious?"

Chen Cheng said: "I wasn't there much during the filming, so I have forgotten a little about the plot."

Long Wu was stunned: "Can you be more professional?"

Chen Cheng said: "It's already very professional. I'm a producer, not a director. The producer only needs to take care of the director, actors... and determine the direction. If the producer does the directing, then the film will fail."

"Ok."

Long Wu had nothing to say.

Just thinking about it, it seems that what Chen Cheng said makes a lot of sense.

This is how movies are.

Everyone has a different division of labor.

Everyone just needs to do their own job well.

To be honest, the role of a producer does not really require you to worry about how the film is shot.

"This movie is good. I feel like I'm watching Infernal Affairs."

"Well, after so many years, Hong Kong finally produced a police and gangster film that can rival Infernal Affairs."

“I feel like this film is so big, it’s impossible to wrap it up in just one film.”

As the movie progressed, the audience was also enjoying the movie.

It turned out to be just as many people had guessed.

Cold War 1 is not the end, but just the beginning of a deeper background and a more grand scene.

“Highly recommend Chill Wars.”

“The best police and gangster film since Infernal Affairs.”

"Produced by Chen Cheng, his reputation is well-deserved. I support this film."

Two hours later.

Chen Cheng and Long Wu walked out of the cinema.

It is now 10 o'clock in the evening, and it is not yet midnight to determine the final first-day box office.

Chen Cheng hosted the event and invited Long Wu and his wife to have a midnight snack.

But Long Wu didn't seem to be in a good mood. Whenever he had nothing to do, he would take out his mobile phone and refresh the reviews of the movie Cold War.

"Chen Cheng, it seems that everyone's evaluation of the movie Cold War is quite good."

I found that most of the reviews were positive, so I felt relieved.

However, he was worried that the film would be well received but not popular, so he continued to brush it.

Chen Cheng couldn't help but smile.

Of course he knew about Long Wu's situation.

He had experienced this before.

At that time, I really wanted to see the box office, and I wanted to refresh the box office every moment and every second.

Ok.

It's not just Chen Cheng.

Almost all directors, all producers, and producers... have done this.

As for what has not been done.

All we can say is that their box office revenue has not yet reached a level that makes them excited.