new kung fu king

Chapter 676

The successful holding of the first Hong Kong Film Awards is of self-evident significance to the development of Hong Kong films. After paying homage to Ip Man, about 20 films competed for the Spring Festival melee.

The first thing to hit the box office list was a movie that surprised Wang Xiaohu. It was called "Interstellar Blunt", a sci-fi film directed by Zhang Guoming, written by Wen Jun, and starring Zhong Chuhong.

It tells the story of sex G baby being caught by aliens in a flying saucer and having contact of the third kind, but no one believes it. When she thought of proving her innocence by death, she met a failed private detective who also had the idea of ​​committing suicide, so it happened. A series of incredible adventures and a love farce of "flowers stuck in cow dung".

This movie is another large-scale production made by Siyuan Film Company after "New Shushan Swordsman". From the plot of the film, it is not difficult to see that Wu Siyuan has great ambitions. People" plus "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", even mixed with the most popular comedy elements nowadays, such as the best partner, modern bodyguard and other successful commercial factors are embedded in it.

It is this kind of hodgepodge-like local sci-fi films in Hong Kong. Driven by Zhong Chuhong's box office, they earned 600 million Hong Kong dollars in just two days after their release. Even after being fresh, you will get tired.

"Wen Jun is really not simple." While reading the newspaper, Run Run Shaw called Wang Xiaohu and said, "Xiaohu, you should get some of the world's top-grossing movies that Xiehe has made in Hollywood over the past few years." Xiangjiang will come to the screening, let those bumpkins see what a real sci-fi blockbuster is!"

Wang Xiaohu laughed out loud. Uncle Liu really never forgets to beat himself up. Now that "Interstellar Blunt" broke through 600 million Hong Kong dollars in just two days, he encouraged himself to release the Hollywood science fiction blockbuster in Hong Kong.

In fact, why did Wang Xiaohu not want to, but if he really wanted to do this, the consequences would be unpredictable.So he said: "Uncle Liu, if I only care about making money for myself, the centripetal force and characteristics that Xiangjiang movies have just gathered will be destroyed. In a few years, Hollywood will occupy the major theaters in Xiangjiang. Become a sinner of history!"

Run Run Shaw sweated profusely when he heard the words, and thought to himself that this was probably the biggest gap between himself and Wang Xiaohu.

For other film companies, if the film wins a good reputation and a good box office in North America, they will definitely be eager to bring it back to Xiangjiang to promote and release it, because they are only thinking about how to make money, but Wang Xiaohu thinks long-term enough, and doesn't want to be overwhelmed by the momentary pleasure. Ruined the future of Xiangjiang Films.

Run Run Shaw also tried to be as farsighted as Wang Xiaohu, but no matter how farsighted he was, he was still unable to catch up with Wang Xiaohu's pace.

"Hey." Run Run Shaw sighed, and said after a long while: "Xiaohu, I also invested in a sci-fi blockbuster, and it has been fully completed now. When the time comes, I will need your industrial light and magic to do special effects. The specific release will have to be done." Relying on your help."

"Uncle Six is ​​making a sci-fi blockbuster too? Tell me what the title is!" Wang Xiaohu suddenly became interested, wondering when Uncle Six would become generous.

"Blade Runner, I asked the Hollywood director to direct it, and the starring role is your old friend who often cooperates with Concord International: Harrison Ford."

"Blade Runner"?
Wang Xiaohu thought about it for a long time before he recalled this older sci-fi blockbuster that has received rave reviews and had a dismal box office in the history of sci-fi movies.

"Uncle Six, you invested in this movie?" Wang Xiaohu asked in surprise.

Run Run Shaw smiled, and said proudly on the phone: "Why, why don't you look down on Uncle Liu? Although Uncle Liu doesn't have the ability to make blockbuster movies like your Concorde International, he can't stop me from investing in Hollywood, right?"

Wang Xiaohu grinned in embarrassment, he could now imagine Run Run Shaw's triumphant expression.After coughing dryly twice, he said, "Okay, Uncle Six, don't worry, I'm fully responsible for the post-production special effects and publicity and promotion of this movie."

It is rare for Run Run Shaw to show such courage and determination to shoot a sci-fi blockbuster after years of pettiness. As his partner, Wang Xiaohu certainly fully supports him.

After all, the Shaw Brothers are also a part of Xiangjiang Films, and he will help Xiangjiang Films enter the United States both publicly and privately.

Wang Xiaohu hasn't watched "Blade Runner" yet, so he can't be sure about its packaging and promotion plan for a while. Everything has to wait for him to watch the sample and understand the general plot and commercial selling points of the movie before he can accurately market it. position.

The two chatted for a while, and Run Run Shaw suddenly said, "Have you noticed Cheng Gang's son's movie?"

"You're talking about Cheng Xiaodong's debut film "Life and Death", right?" Wang Xiaohu said after thinking for a while, "I've seen the movie, and it's not bad. The action style is very romantic and elegant, especially the decisive battle at the end. In the scene, the action spectacle of the villain's "flying sword" on the sea reef is very cleverly combined with the surrounding foggy environment, and there is another leading character in Xiangjiang martial arts kung fu movies."

Wang Xiaohu said on the phone with a smile.Among many action directors, Cheng Xiaodong is unique in action design and camera scheduling. In his previous life, Cheng Xiaodong's work recognized by people in the circle was the 83 version of "Shooting the Condor" shot by Wang Xiaohu not long ago, but Wang Xiaohu apportioned the credit to Yuan Heping has become Yuan Heping's intensive practice work.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Xiaodong, who had not experienced the tempering of "Shooting the Condor", could shoot "Life and Death" so well. Wang Xiaohu admired Cheng Xiaodong's level of ability.

"This is also a talent." Wang Xiaohu sighed, but he didn't have the idea of ​​recruiting, after all, he had too many trump cards in his hand, not to mention Qi Xiaofu, Yuan Heping and others, his apprentices alone will be Xiangjiang in the future The backbone of the movie.

What's more, Xu Xiaoming, who was called "the two heroes of beauty" with Cheng Xiaodong back then, has also rushed to the mainland at this time, and joined hands with Yu Rongguang, Xu Xiangdong and other domestic martial arts athletes to create "Kapok Cassock".

Now Wang Xiaohu no longer needs to continue recruiting troops. He only needs to effectively use and combine the talents and resources in his hands, so that he can always be at the forefront of Hong Kong films.

After putting down the phone, Wang Xiaohu drove to Governor G MacLehose's house, and gave a general account of Mou Jianqiang's provocation in front of Ye Wen's grave, and Governor G immediately expressed his position.

"Tiger, you don't need to say hello to me for such a small matter." Sir MacLehose said with a smile: "I believe you will not do anything that endangers Xiangjiang, you can do it freely, and I will share with Xiangjiang." The big media said hello in advance and asked them to be cautious about the release of these news."

"Thank you sir for your trust." Wang Xiaohu thanked him quickly, but he had mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that MacLehose's strong support was entirely due to his global influence.

Just imagine if your country has a filmmaker who enjoys high prestige in international films and can increase national tax revenue, you will treat him as a national treasure.

You must know that Wang Xiaohu is a guy that the Queen of England should pay attention to, and MacLehose does not want to affect Wang Xiaohu's career and life because of some trivial matters.

MacLehose is very relieved now, no matter how Wang Xiaohu still puts him in the eyes of the Governor, even if it is a fart thing, Sir MacLehose intends to complete it with heart.

"Tiger, you should know that the situation in Xiangjiang is not very optimistic." MacLehose said suddenly.

"Not optimistic?" Wang Xiaohu was taken aback for a moment, then asked immediately, "I don't know what aspect you are referring to?"

MacLehose softly patted his hair and said: "Tiger, don't pretend to be confused. You and Huaxia are very close. This is something everyone knows. I really want to know your position on the issue of Xiangjiang's return. .”

"Uh," Wang Xiaohu said with a bitter smile, "Sir, I have never cared about political matters, and I only maintain a wait-and-see attitude towards Hong Kong's return."

"Wait and see?" MacLehose said: "No, I feel that you are not just waiting and watching. Before the British Empire negotiated with the Chinese government, you led Li Jicheng and the others to the capital and met the Chinese leaders. Don't think I don't know about it."

"Hehe, everyone knows this." Wang Xiaohu said with a smile.

"I'm very curious about what the leaders of Huaxia talked to you about."

Wang Xiaohu rubbed his nose, and said without hesitation: "Talk about the future of Xiangjiang's film development, for example, I have a great influence in international films, and the leaders of Huaxia hope that I will not shoot something that will affect the stability and harmony of Xiangjiang. "

"What they said is exactly what our Great Y Empire wants." MacLehose said excitedly: "So, you have to be aware of your huge influence, and the movies you shoot don't convey the content that will cause chaos in Xiangjiang."

"Sir, please believe me. No matter who leads Xiangjiang, I will only do things that are beneficial to Xiangjiang." Wang Xiaohu seemed to show his loyalty, his eyes were clear and transparent, and MacLehose could not detect the slightest abnormality.

"Thank you for your support to my work, Tiger, I need your help and support, which is very important to me." MacLehose sincerely sent out the invitation: "I have also talked to Li Ka-shing and others about the same thing, You were the last one, want to know why?"

"It's the last one again!" Wang Xiaohu smiled wryly in his heart.

"Actually, I don't know the reason. Sir, please explain."

MacLehose slapped his thigh and said: "Whether it is Li Jicheng or Huo Ydong, their careers are all industries, but you are doing film and television public opinion, or the sentence just now, please support and cooperate with me to complete Xiangjiang The important task of stable development, at least until I step down from the damn position of Governor G."

"As you wish!" Wang Xiaohu nodded in agreement.

Governor G talked about this, and Wang Xiaohu naturally cooperated. He really didn't expect that he made a few films to promote Chinese culture just to occupy the mainland market, and just wanted to make some money. Key figures in the British government scrambling to show favor.

It seems that media public opinion is a good thing!
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