new kung fu king

Chapter 666 Jin Yong Bows to the Crew of "Shooting the Condors"

When the script of "Seraphim" was created, several other scripts came out together, such as "Mr. Zombie" that Lin Zhengying wanted to direct, and "The True Colors of Heroes", which was worked out slowly by Yuen Biao, Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan tasted "Project A" for the first time and joined forces with Tianguo to produce "Five Lucky Stars", and New Art City regained "Best Partner".
Except for "Seraphim", these scripts are all classic works of the early golden age of Hong Kong movies. Wang Xiaohu approved all of them with a swipe of his pen. However, he did not ask John Woo to direct "The True Colors of Heroes" immediately, but called him to the office Had a long talk inside.

What they were talking about, no one knows except the person concerned, but when Wu Yusen came out of the president's office of Xiehe International, he had two scripts under his arm. One is "Seraphim".

John Woo is going to make "Seraphim"!
This news quickly spread within Xiehe International. Everyone knew that this movie was an international action movie. Investment costs are no longer small.

According to the estimate of the cost plan made by the company's business department for "Seraphim", Concorde International will invest at least US$1000 million in the film.

Originally, everyone thought that this big production would definitely have Brother Hu personally directing the microphone. After all, "Mulan" directed by Brother Hu had just swept the box office all over the world. Whether it is directing experience or box office guarantee, it is second to none.

But it turned out that Woo Yusen was allowed to direct, which greatly exceeded everyone's expectations.

Concord International did nothing else all afternoon, they were all discussing the ownership of "Seraphim".

"Ah Qun, I heard no, Brother Hu handed over "Seraphim" to Ah John."

"Hey, don't mention it. This is a script carefully crafted by our screenwriting department based on Brother Hu's outline. I didn't expect it to be cheap for him. Brother Nan was depressed for a long time after hearing it. Let us all go to karaoke to vent tonight."

"Do you think Brother Hu is in a coma, and such an important notebook was taken by him?"

A Qun shook his head and smiled wryly: "Who says no, even if Brother Hu doesn't go out in person, the qualifications and seniority should be handed over to Yuan Heping, Sammo Hung or Jackie Chan. When will it be his turn!"

Needless to say, Yuan Heping served as an assistant director for "Mythology", a martial arts instructor for "Shaolin Temple", and an assistant director for "Mulan". The task of "Biography", whether in terms of action design or directing experience, Concorde International is considered to be under Brother Hu.

Sammo Hung is not bad either. He is the executive director of "Mythology" and the boss of Debao Film Company. Over the past few years, he has developed steadily in the Hong Kong film industry. Several small finished films have good box office. Biao's "Project A" is directly in the top three positions at the box office.If Yuan Heping is too busy, Sammo Hung should be the second candidate.

Why give it to John Woo?Everyone really can't figure it out.

You must know that Wu Yusen has not published any works for several years after he came to Xiehe International Headquarters, and it took more than two years to write a script!

Is such a director capable of directing the international blockbuster "Seraphim"?

"Aqun, do you think Brother Hu has been cooperating with the mainland all these years and was brainwashed by the People's Liberation Army on the mainland? He doesn't even take care of his brothers, but gives the benefits to outsiders!"

"Damn your mother, don't talk nonsense, okay, if people find out, you don't want to hang out in the company!" A Qun looked around while talking, and then dragged his friend out of the company after seeing no one around.

In fact, there are not a few people who have the idea of ​​A Qun and others. For a while, various rumors spread within the company, which put a lot of pressure on Wu Yusen.

Of course Wang Xiaohu also heard these rumors, but he just smiled wryly and didn't come forward to explain or stop it. Since he handed over the script to Wu Yusen, he completely let go and didn't interfere.

In mid-October, after a month of post-correction and inspection, "Legend of the Condor Heroes", which has been prepared for nine years and filmed for one year and five months, finally came to a successful conclusion.

The whole film has been edited and processed by Wang Xiaohu for a total of [-] episodes, one more episode than the previous life, and the extra episode is mainly reflected in Taohua Island learning the Nine Yin Scriptures, fighting left and right, and three-stage martial arts competition.

After the TV series was completed, Wang Xiaohu immediately invited Jin Yong to come and watch it. After all, he is the original author, and he still needs to listen to Jin Daxia's opinions before the TV series is officially broadcast.

Wutai Mountain, in the studio hall of Phoenix TV Station, Wang Xiaohu, Zhao Yazhi, Jin Yong, Yuan Heping and all the main creators of "Shooting the Condors" sat in a row, staring at a 14-inch color TV in front of them with wide eyes.

The first episode of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" was showing on the small screen.

Regardless of the content of the feature film, Jin Yong has been encouraged by the opening prologue, whether it is the majestic and chivalrous theme song "Iron Blood and Heart", after all, this is the work he has been waiting for for ten years. The biggest difference between Xiehe International and ATV and Wireless TV.

Music, costumes, scenes, martial arts, actors, Chinese martial arts culture, etc. are fully demonstrated in this prologue, so that Jin Yong applauded before the feature film started.

"Xiaohu, the two big eagles were amazing at the beginning, and your stunts are amazing!"

Wang Xiaohu smiled bitterly and said, "That's not a stunt, it's a living eagle!"

"Eagle? How is it possible!" Jin Yong's eyes widened with disbelief.

"Mr. Cha, those big eagles were borrowed by us in mainland China to shoot." Yuan Heping said: "Our company's special effects can't make lifelike computer images, so Brother Hu asked his friend over there to find them when he was in BJ. A few capable people who boiled eagles were selected after several days of screening."

Boil the eagle!

Jin Yong has a big mouth, but he knows that it is not easy to boil the eagle, this thing is very wild, if there is no super perseverance and patience, there is really no way to make them docile, and the eagle can be raised to such a physique , definitely took a lot of effort.

"Little Tiger, I've troubled you!" Jin Yong expressed his feelings. Just imagine who would prepare so hard for one or two props and big sculptures. Jin Yong was very satisfied with the selection of actors at the earliest stage, especially the appearance of Huang Rong He felt content to wait nine years.

"Old Dou, whether it's the title of the book or the title of the TV series, don't you use a few big eagles to reflect the heroes, heroes, and chivalrous men at that time. If you use props, it will appear that you are not very sincere, and it will make the audience feel that we are not serious."

Wang Xiaohu said with a smile, in fact, the current technology of Industrial Light & Magic can also simulate the sculpture, but it still looks a bit dull, not as good as the aura of a living goshawk.

Anyway, Jin Yong is very moved now, he is also shooting his own martial arts film, and only Wang Xiaohu can put his heart and soul into it. He sighed, feeling very emotional: I didn't recognize this young man in vain, it was worth it!

After the feature film started, everyone in the studio stopped talking and watched the TV series attentively. The exotic desert style, real and unexaggerated martial arts movements, and the actors who devoted themselves to the performance made people feel like they were in the world of martial arts dreams. .

Although Wang Xiaohu watched the 83 version of "Shooting the Condors" several times in his previous life, it was the first time he sat down with Jin Yong and the main actors to enjoy it together like this, and his work after years of careful preparation has already surpassed the original version. There have been enough changes.

To be precise, it is a qualitative leap on the basis of the original version!
That's right, this is the true portrayal of Wang Xiaohu at this time, he can pat his chest and proudly say to the whole world: There will be no more classics after this edition.

Just like "Fist of Fury" directed by him, with the combination of several major versions and Bruce Lee's wonderful performance, even Wang Xiaohu himself cannot create a sequel or prequel of "Fist of Fury".

This feeling is very strange, all the actors are original, but the costumes, props, sets, and martial arts movements have been completely processed and perfected, so that the "Legend of the Condor Heroes" he saw is completely two concepts.

After the first episode ended, Jin Yong stood up and walked to the middle of the studio. First he clasped his hands and kept saying thank you, then suddenly he bowed deeply to everyone in full view.

"Old Dou, aren't you offending us?" Wang Xiaohu jumped up embarrassed.

"Yes, yes." Jin Yong clasped his hands together, with a smile on his excited face: "Without everyone's help, my novel would not be able to be moved to the screen. Compared with everyone's hard work over the past year , What does it matter if I bow."

Compared with the excited Jin Yong, Yuan Heping, Weng Meiling, Huang Rihua, Miao Qiaowei and others were even more excited. You must know that Jin Yong's bow shows that he very much approves of this TV series!

To get the approval of the author, this TV series is already half the success, the other half depends on whether the audience agrees.

"Old Dou, watch the other episodes, especially the one where Ah Weng plays Huang Rong." Wang Xiaohu suggested, and Jin Yong readily agreed.

When our Rong'er appeared on the stage, he was an inconspicuous little beggar, wearing tattered yellowish-brown clothes, a black jacket, black shoes, a tattered light brown hat, and his face was deliberately smeared. , but it happens to be weird and eccentric, and he is arrogant, calling himself "Master Ben".

This kind of naughty way of appearance is exactly the original record written by Jin Yong. With that outfit, those witty words, and Weng Meiling's lively performance, Huang Rong's screen image came to life at once. Wang Xiaohu couldn't help applauding, let alone Jin Yong. up.

"The tortoiseshell hides!" Jin Yong praised!
"Hawkbill" is a kind of animal in the sea. Its carapace is yellowish brown with black spots.Although the color is not bright, it is very precious and often used as decoration.

Putting it in this scene is to tell everyone that the little beggar is not as miserable as he is in front of him, but there is a priceless treasure under his tattered clothes!

(End of this chapter)