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After concluding his trip to Hengdian, Jiang Yang flew to Beijing to attend the opening ceremony of "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy".

This was the first time he had met director Tsui Hark.

Because it was Wan Da's recommendation that he got the role of Shao Jianbo directly, he did not go through the casting process beforehand.

If Xu Ke were to choose for himself, he would probably prefer Lin Gengxin, since they had already worked together on "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" and he knows him well.

However, the investors' choice is beyond our control. Anyway, Shao Jianbo is not difficult to play, and anyone can play the role.

Yang Tianbao is so difficult to manage, but he still uses him.

Xu Ke's first impression of Jiang Yang was that he had to crane his neck to see him.

"You're so tall!"

Jiang Yang, of course, could not truly adopt a condescending attitude; his demeanor was extremely respectful.

Tsui Ka is also known as Tsui Lao Guai, which indicates that he has an eccentric talent that is different from that of ordinary directors.

He is skilled at using special effects.

In this regard, Tsui Hark is undoubtedly a pioneer in the Chinese film industry. His 2001 film "The Legend of Zu" claimed to have used more than 1600 special effects shots, four times that of "Shaolin Soccer".

Then they lost their underwear.

Fortunately, after moving north, Tsui Hark is considered one of the best-adapted Hong Kong directors, with his recent films such as the "Detective Dee" series and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" receiving good box office and critical acclaim.

Now they can even make films about classic revolutionary themes like "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy," which is incredibly adaptable to local customs.

Tsui Hark claims he wanted to film this story back in the 70s.

After waiting until now, we have finally obtained the remake rights. Of course, once "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" is in the hands of a Hong Kong director, he will inevitably have his own interpretation.

Specifically, the PLA line remained largely unchanged, proceeding methodically and meticulously, exhibiting a very "proper" approach.

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It's also inconvenient to move around.

If things don't go well, who knows if it will even be released?

The only difference is the addition of Han Geng's grandson's future timeline, which is completely unrelated to the main plot. But you know what? It has a strong patriotic feel to it, probably to show the passing down of revolutionary spirit from generation to generation.

Apart from Tsui Hark himself, the screenwriting team for "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" consisted entirely of mainland Chinese writers.

The bandit line alone is enough to write extensively about.

Police and gangster films have always been a strength of Hong Kong cinema, and this version of "The Taking of Tiger Mountain" is impressive in its portrayal of the brotherhood among the bandits and the internal relationships within Tiger Mountain.

Especially the comedian Lao Ba, after watching, I even found him quite adorable.

Zuo Shandiao received an epic upgrade.

The film's central prop, the "preliminary map," is related to the forty tons of gold left by Marshal Zhang and the Japanese arsenal. Zuo Shandiao's ambition is to become the second King of Northeast China.

It's already 1947, and he's still the king of Northeast China—

What is your strength?

The 203rd squad only had twenty or thirty people in total, and there was an absurdity to it, like a village leader who was wiped out by the county public security bureau.

Putting aside the unnervingly exaggerated plot, "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" still has its merits; otherwise, Jiang Yang wouldn't have taken the role.

The attempt to popularize patriotic films into genre films began with this movie.

In a sense, he came to learn from the scriptures.

He also met two key actors at the opening ceremony—Zhang Hanyu, who plays Yang Zirong, and Liang Jiahui, who plays Zuo Shandiao.

Shao Jianbo has several scenes with Yang Zirong, but Zuo Shandiao has none.

However, they are not the main characters today.

At the opening ceremony, in addition to director Tsui Hark, the other three key figures were: Yu Jianxin (from Bernard), Huang Hong (director of the August First Film Studio), and Huang Jianxin (one of the film's producers and screenwriters).

Military films need the support of the armed forces, and the August First Film Studio is indispensable.

Huang Jianxin previously directed "The Founding of a Republic" and "The Founding of the Party," and was responsible for passing on his experience in making patriotic films to Tsui Hark.

Putting those two aside, "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" was a project mainly controlled by Bernard, and the plot was orchestrated by Fatty Yu.

He was very interested in Jiang Yang.

"Did you know your uncle is in talks with Bernard about a contract? You can come along if you'd like; your personal studio can be kept."

Yan Yikuan's starring role in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" achieved only mediocre results, and he has parted ways with his former employer, Yongle Film & Television.

The main reason for signing Bernard was his film resources.

There's a divide between the film and television industries. Even if Yan Yikuan isn't a top-tier actor on the small screen, he's at least a well-known one.

However, he has hardly acted in any movies, mainly because he hasn't had the opportunity.

Unlike Huayi Brothers, Ke Bona's artist management business is practically non-existent, and the only decent actress it has is Yuan Quan.

Yu Pangzi started out in the Hong Kong film distribution business and has a deep friendship with Hong Kong directors like Tsui Hark.

Winning or losing does not matter.

His control over these directors is clearly not as strong as that of Huayi Brothers over Feng Xiaogang. Hong Kong people stick together and use their fellow villagers, so why would they support your people?

So signing Bernard was pointless.

Jiang Yang was planning to persuade his uncle not to fall into his trap, but he himself would never agree to it.

He politely declined, and Fatty Yu didn't dare to press the matter.

Actually, this guy wasn't interested in Jiang Yang's acting skills, but rather he had heard about Jiang Yang's "background" and wanted to invite this "young master" over.

Now that they're unwilling, I have no choice but to regretfully give up.

Yu Pangzi's understanding is that Jiang Yang, like Jing Tian, ​​chose Wan Da as his partner.

Jiang Yang didn't need to explain to him.

After dealing with these big shots, I finally got to know the other members of Squad 203, who were Jiang Yang's main rivals in "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy".

Jiang Yang spotted a familiar face at first glance, and the two embraced.

"Hey Meow Bro, what are you doing here?"

"I was just thinking, how come we've run into each other again so soon? What a coincidence!"

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Xie Miao played Ma Baojun, a sniper in the 203rd squad, in "The Taking of Tiger Mountain," a minor role.

The two got along well while filming "Brotherhood of Blades" and even exchanged contact information before filming wrapped. However, it wasn't until they got here that they found out the other was also going to be in this movie.

It's quite a coincidence that we've collaborated twice in a row.

Another acquaintance wasn't so happy. When Chen Xiao saw Jiang Yang, his face looked like he was constipated.

It's you again!

Jiang Yang didn't mind at all and took the initiative to greet him.

"What a small world."

Indeed, Chen Xiao plays Gao Bo, Shao Jianbo's bodyguard.

This is the usual path for TV drama actors to get on the big screen. Even if he becomes a hit with "Legend of Lu Zhen" this year, no matter how popular you are, it would be good enough if you could even get a chance to appear in a blockbuster like "The Taking of Tiger Mountain".

Jiang Yang smiled.

You're going to be my bodyguard?

I'm afraid you'll stab me in the back!

Strictly speaking, Jiang Yang and Chen Xiao didn't actually have much of a grudge; the matter with Sister Zhao was already over.

However, Chen Xiao definitely has some reservations.

He wouldn't quit the "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" production team for this reason, since it was a hard-won opportunity, but he just felt something was off.

Because Gao Bo and Shao Jianbo are subtly "love rivals" in the storyline.

Thinking about everything that happened in "Legend of Lu Zhen", Chen Xiaoxin suddenly had a very ominous premonition.

Damn it, with him around, things are going to get really bad!

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