Exciting 1979!

Chapter 488 This is a notification, not a discussion. Who are you calling "Auntie"?
When it came to Vivian Chow's new songs, Tsui Hark and Teddy Robin were both very interested in talking about them. She has already released two songs, "Full Moon Over the West Tower" and "Bodhisattva's Charm," with "Full Moon Over the West Tower" receiving the strongest response. The music video is also planned to be made for this song.

Moreover, they plan to start construction the day after tomorrow, as Xu Ke wants to finish it before "Aces Go Places 3".

"Then who was chosen for the male lead is..." Wei Ming asked.

“Anita Mui in drag,” Xu Ke said.

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

Huang Baiming suddenly exclaimed in approval. He had already read the part where the young protagonist was left behind at home. Wei Ming had written it very well, making sense even in its absurdity.

The story of a little boy left alone at home is so intriguing, it seems like the little devil is the real culprit.

"Can I take a notebook and write something?" Huang Baiming asked.

Teddy Robin joked, "You're not trying to steal someone else's idea, are you?"

Huang Baiming: "What kind of person do you take me for? I just think some lines could be funnier. Use them if you think they're appropriate, otherwise forget it."

Wei Ming smiled and said, "Go ahead and write. I have faith in the talent of Hong Kong's top screenwriter."

For a Hong Kong comedy film, "Home Alone" is actually a bit slow to get going. It only really gets better after about a third of the way through the story, when the two bumbling thieves start stealing.

Wei Ming was also worried that the story, which was transplanted from the annual box office champion in the United States, would not be suitable for Hong Kong. That's why he wanted to ask Huang Baiming, a genius screenwriter, to give him personal guidance. In fact, he was using Huang Baiming as a screenwriter, hoping that he and the lead actors could add more elements that Hong Kong audiences would like during filming.

However, after reading the script, Huang Baiming was still hesitant about whether to take on the project for 100 million, because he was, after all, a shareholder of Cinema City, holding 9% of the company's shares, and he had to personally oversee all the company's scripts, so he was actually very busy.

But the story of "Home Alone" does seem to have a lot of potential. He couldn't stop smiling while watching the second half. It's funny yet heartwarming, and it might actually do well at the box office.

Wei Ming also referenced some classic Hong Kong comedy films and made some localized adaptations. He personally believes that the jokes are more frequent than in the original version.

Huang Baiming first asked: "The male lead is an eight or nine-year-old primary school student. He is almost going to carry the film. It is not easy to choose this person. He can even determine the success or failure of the film."

Seeing him ask this, Wei Ming knew he was interested: "I already have someone in mind, my cousin Wei Xi. I don't know if you know him."

Is it the little gourd from the movie "Mom, Love Me Again"?

This film was also released in Hong Kong, where it grossed over 300 million HKD, which is quite impressive for a mainland Chinese film.

Wei Ming nodded.

Upon hearing that it was Wei Xi, Huang Baiming became even more frightened. Wei Xi's acting skills were definitely not a problem, and his lines could be dubbed. But the key issue was that he was from mainland China and a well-known child star. Movies starring mainland Chinese actors were already excluded from the Taiwanese market.

The director might also suffer, as freedom will always make things difficult for them.

Seeing Huang Baiming's hesitant expression, Wei Ming asked, "Is there something you're worried about?"

"After all, I am a member of Cinema City. It's not appropriate for me to leave my own company's films and go out to make other companies' movies."

Xu Ke laughed heartily, "What's inappropriate about it? I've also made films for Golden Harvest."

Huang Baiming thought to himself, "How can that be the same? I'm a shareholder, and you're just an employee." But he couldn't say it like that.

Teddy Robin provoked him, saying, "So you think this script is garbage and not worth your time?"

Huang Baiming hurriedly waved his hands: "How could that be? It's just that, it's just that this movie has mainland actors in it, I'm afraid, afraid..."

Wei Ming knew what Huang Baiming was afraid of, and he laughed and said, "As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. Andy Lau was nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards for his role in 'Boat People,' and he has already played the male lead in several TVB films. I want to cast him as the male lead in my next movie. I understand that you filmmakers don't want to get involved in politics, so you should be even more flexible and hedge your bets. The UK and China are still negotiating, and it's uncertain who will call the shots in Hong Kong in the future."

Upon hearing this, Huang Baiming suddenly realized that there had been less news about the Sino-British negotiations recently, and he had almost forgotten about it.

Yes, they are just ordinary people doing business. They don't have to please anyone, but they certainly can't afford to offend anyone.

If the Sino-British negotiations really develop in that direction, the current cooperation with Wei Ming might just be a ticket to the mainland market in the future!
“Mr. Wei, I really like the script for ‘Home Alone’. I’m willing to take on the directing job, but I’ve never been a director before and I have a regular job, so I’d like to find a helper. There are some specific tasks that he needs to do. We’ll both be credited as directors, and we’ll each receive a salary of 100 million.”

Wei Ming asked, "Who are you looking for?"

He said, "He's my apprentice, Gao Zhisen."

Clifton Ko is only 25 years old this year and has only been in the industry for three years. Under the guidance of Wong Pak-ming, he wrote excellent scripts such as "Lemon Cola", "Young Man's Fear", and "Yin Yang Mistake".

Later, with the help of Huang Baiming, he directed his first film, "Happy Ghost".

Clifton Ko was very good at making comedies. He later directed films such as "Chicken and Duck Talk", "All's Well, Ends Well" and "All's Well, Ends Well", producing many excellent works in the 1980s and 1990s. He also mentored a disciple named Gu Dezhao.

Xu Ke laughed and said, "Xiao Gao has never been a director either."

Teddy Robin also said, "Are you two reliable, master and apprentice?"

Wei Ming made the decision: "Okay, it's settled then. I'll give you 100 million, and how much you want to give your apprentice is up to you."

Huang Baiming blushed slightly. Oh dear, why say this in front of so many people: "I certainly won't mistreat my apprentice."

"Mr. Huang, would you like to go back and discuss this with Mai Jia?" Wei Ming asked.

Although Huang Baiming was cautious, thoughtful, and had a good overall perspective, there was nothing more to say once he had agreed.

"No need to ask for permission. I'll bring Xiao Gao over tomorrow to meet with him and discuss the filming. Then we'll sign the contract. I'll notify Mai Jia then. I mean notify him, not discuss it."

Wei Ming said, "Alright, let's go directly to Langning Toys Company tomorrow."

"How do I get there?"

Wei Ming: "The investor in this film is Langning Toys."

Huang Baiming suddenly realized: "No wonder, no wonder I always saw some toys used to deal with stupid thieves when I was reading the script, and they even have a claw machine at home. It seems that these all belong to Lang Ning."

Wei Ming laughed and said, "It's all for this plate of vinegar-wrapped dumplings. Langning is rich and powerful, so we don't have any pressure to break even. You can go ahead and make them as good as they can."

Huang Baiming then asked, "The two bumbling thieves in the script are also very important. Have you thought about who should play them?"

"It's a pity that Karl Maka probably wouldn't agree, otherwise I'd really like to see him act," Wei Ming joked. "I'll send those two idiots over tomorrow too."

Wei Ming wanted one of the two thieves to be a bit fierce and the other a bit stupid, a classic combination of grumpy and clueless.

Xu Jinjiang was the one who was unhappy about the appointment. They were all true friends, and I would definitely think of him if I had the chance.

Another clueless person chose Chan Pak-cheung, who has the potential to become a top-notch supporting actor.

Chan Pak-cheung agreed very readily, without even reading the script, only asking about the filming schedule.

However, Xu Jinjiang encountered some problems. When A Long contacted him, he had just broken up with his girlfriend and was feeling quite down lately.

Wei Ming asked A Long to meet Xu Jinjiang, and after he reached an agreement with Huang Baiming, he went to Kuangren Comics again.

Ah Long invited Wei Ming to the company, intending to talk to him and offer some advice.

Unexpectedly, Liang Jiahui and Liu Dehua were also there. The four of them were waiting for Wei Ming. There was wine and food on the table.

Leung Ka-fai was in good spirits and looked like he could beat Jackie Chan to death. He became famous in Hong Kong after filming Li Han-hsiang's two movies. The Freedom Society made him write a public confession, but he refused. Now no one dares to hire him to act, so Jackie Chan invited him to help out at the magazine.

Upon learning that Liang Jiahui studied graphic design in college and had previously run a fashion magazine, Ah Long wanted to bring him into the "YES!" project team.

Wei Ming sat between Liang Jiahui and Liu Dehua. Liang Jiahui naturally put his arm around Wei Ming's shoulder, while Liu Dehua poured Wei Ming a drink.

The allure of fame is undeniable, and Andy Lau is starting to show his star quality. He's landed three consecutive leading roles in TVB dramas: "The Falcon," "Towards the Sun," and "The Old Cave." He's also currently filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes" as Yang Guo. Considering how popular "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was last year, you can imagine how bright his future is.

But he wasn't that happy. His income at TVB was really not good. Fortunately, some movies were willing to cast him. He was glad that he took the risk to star in "Boat People".

After Wei Ming sat down, he asked curiously, "Ah Jiang, which woman hurt you this time?" Xu Jinjiang was a little embarrassed to say, but Liu Dehua said, "We recently filmed a movie together called 'Unstoppable Love.' He and the female lead got together on set, but they broke up after filming."

Wei Ming vaguely remembered "Unstoppable Love," so was he with Li Lizhen?
"The female lead is Irene Wan, she's only 17 years old and incredibly beautiful." Andy Lau said this with obvious envy. Although he had a passionate scene with Irene Wan, it was fake; Xu Jinglei was doing it for real.

Oh, Wei Ming remembered, Li Lizhen is the second female lead, while Wen Bixia is the female lead.

Irene Wan is also good; "Shocking Change" was quite a breakthrough. Wei Ming patted Xu Jinjiang on the shoulder: "So why did you two break up?"

Xu Jinjiang glanced at Liu Dehua and finally decided, "Never mind, let's not talk about it."

"Let's not talk about that then. Can you come to my movie and play the second male lead?"

Xu Jinjiang: "Of course, no problem. I am very dedicated."

Wei Ming smiled and clinked glasses with him. He wanted to steer Xu Jinjiang towards more serious films, but unfortunately, all the girlfriends he dated were teachers.

Is he destined to be entangled with "Level 3"?
Later, when they all left and only Wei Ming and A Long were left, when talking about Xu Jinjiang's second relationship, A Long guessed: "Wen Bixia is a girl with a very bumpy life. She was almost sold by her family when she was young. She moved out to live independently at the age of fifteen. She is a person with clear goals and strong execution. As for A Jiang, although he is tall, he is simple-minded and like he has not grown up. Sometimes he can be very naive. It is difficult for two people with these kinds of personalities to stay together for a long time."

Wei Ming nodded: "So she's probably just playing around with A Jiang, and she'll probably marry a rich man in the future."

Then Ah Long said, "Let's go home. Will you take me home, or should I take you home?"

Wei Ming: "Why bother sending someone off? We've already been drinking. Let's just find someone to pick us up."

Ah Long: "It's not really appropriate to use a pregnant woman this late."

Wei Ming thought so too, but Xiao Hong wasn't very good at driving, so Wei Ming hailed a taxi to his aunt's house: "Hey, Xiao Li..."

Half an hour later, Lizhi drove up to the building. Wei Ming said, "Take Along home first, then take me home."

Lizhi nodded. On the way, Wei Ming chatted with her about Home Alone: ​​"Now we have chosen the kids and the bumbling thief. I'll have Biaozi play the contrasting neighbor with his fierce face. The other main characters are the kids' parents and four older brothers and sisters."

The little devil's family must be large, which is why they made a mistake on the day they went on vacation and left him at home.

Although it's still a bit exaggerated, at least it's more reasonable.

These roles would then need to be selected by producer Lizhi. Wei Ming only gave instructions on the selection of Xiao Gui's mother: "Xiao Fangfang's age and acting skills are very suitable, you can contact her. As for the rest, you can improvise."

"okay."

Unexpectedly, Lizhi started to act on her own now. After dropping A Long off at home, she continued driving towards her aunt's house. Wei Ming was so dizzy that he didn't notice.

~
At this moment, at Wei Ming's house, Zhou Huimin, who had been waiting for Wei Ming all night, had just made a phone call to her mother, saying that she had spent the night at Wei Hong's house, and even asked Wei Hong to say a few words to her mother.

"Don't worry, Auntie. My brother won't be home tonight; it'll just be the two of us."

However, after hanging up the phone, Wei Hong asked worriedly, "My brother isn't really not coming home, is he?"

Amin looked aggrieved. The sun rose in the east today, so she took the initiative to find Amin, hoping to give him a surprise, but she didn't even see him.

“Where could he go? Should we call the police?” Amin said.

Wei Hong: "It's not that bad. He's very busy right now. He has to manage Langning's business with Madman Comics, and he also needs to take care of the movie that's in preparation. He'll probably be back in a little while."

To help Amin forget her troubles for a while, Wei Hong took out all the single-player games she had gotten from her aunt and shared them with Amin.

"Let's play this, Mario Bros., it's a game that two people can play together." Ah Hong selected the game that could be played by two people from among the many game consoles.

This game, GAME & WATCH, features dual screens. Mario and Luigi, on the left and right screens respectively, need to work together to transport goods from the bottom conveyor belt to the top and finally load them onto the truck.

Most handheld games these days are like this: each machine corresponds to one game, and different games correspond to slightly different machine models. GAME & WATCH has released dozens of games, which means there are dozens of game consoles, which is why it has been able to generate over 3000 million game console sales.

However, because the technology was too simple and easy to imitate, the boom period of Game & Watch only lasted for three years, and sales declined after that, due to the rampant piracy by EMI and Taiwan.

It is precisely because of the thriving pirated game industry in Taiwan that Wei Lingling flew to Taiwan today.

When Lizhi brought Wei Ming to the downstairs of his aunt's house, Wei Ming became more sober: "This doesn't seem to be my home."

“I didn’t know where your new home was, so I brought you here,” Lizhi said.

Wei Ming unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the driveway: "Then you two will sleep in the same bed tonight."

Lizhi: "President Lingling went back to Taiwan today and is not at home."

After getting off the bus, Wei Ming suddenly wanted to get back on. Wouldn't that put him in danger?
However, after checking the time, it was already this late, and it would be rather unreasonable to ask Lizhi to take me back to Causeway Bay, which would involve going through the Cross-Harbour Tunnel.

Never mind, as long as I keep myself clean, that's fine.

"Let's go, everyone sleep in your own rooms."

~
Wei Hong took Amin to experience games like Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, and Giant Octopus. Amin finally forgot her worries and said to Wei Hong, "Even if I can't be your sister-in-law, you will always be my sister Hong."

Wei Hong thought that it would be great if these games could be played on a single game console, like a home console, where each cartridge contains one game and you only need a game console to play different games by changing different cartridges.

Otherwise, even though the handheld console is small, if you want to play more games, you'd have to carry so many game consoles, which takes up a lot of space.

After playing until midnight, Amin yawned and said, "Let's sleep, but how are we going to sleep?"

Wei Hong said with a mischievous smile, "Of course you'll be sleeping in my brother's room. Maybe he'll sneak home in the dark tonight."

However, lying in Wei Ming's bedroom and looking at the room's layout, Amin always felt that it was decorated in a style that seemed to be created by a woman.

Who arranged this? The original owner? Or... she thought of Aunt Wenwan, Gong Xue, with whom she had dinner that day.

In preparation for the upcoming music video shoot, I'd like to ask her some professional advice on acting, and also chat about Ah Ming. I wonder how familiar she is with Ah Ming.

As a result, because Linni was with him, her joking around prevented him from saying many of his own things.

It seems that Gong Xue was the same; several times the conversation was about to turn to Wei Ming, but it was veered off to completely different topics.

Lost in thought, Zhou Huimin fell asleep. A few hours later, Wei Ming and Li Zhi woke up.

In different rooms.

To be honest, Wei Ming was starting to doubt his own charm. He hadn't even locked the door, yet the whole night had passed so quietly.

He looked at Lizhi, who was wearing thin pajamas and getting ready. They were going to the company together later. Wei Lingling wasn't there, and they were responsible for explaining the client's advertising placement requests to the director.

Zhou Huimin, who didn't get to see Wei Ming, didn't want to wait any longer. She was going to shoot the music video tomorrow, and she still had a lot of preparations to do.

The next day, Vivian Chow, who was getting her makeup done on set, saw Anita Mui, who was already dressed in men's clothing. Well, she was quite handsome.

The two were dressed in ancient wedding attire, which was very festive. The film set they were on was also a wedding venue. Anita Mui even tried to kiss Vivian Chow by lifting her chin, but Vivian Chow dodged it with a smile.

Anita Mui asked curiously, "You don't still have your first kiss, do you?"

Vivian Chow: "Who are you underestimating?"

Anita Mui: "Then I strongly request the director to add a kissing scene for me, or at least a bed scene, right?"

Xu Ke suddenly appeared and said, "Okay, okay, add it, add it. Let's get ready. The first scene will be the wedding night."

……

(Today's guaranteed minimum)
(End of this chapter)