Chapter 458 Negotiation

Chapter 458 Negotiated...

In the car, the two of them had a tacit understanding and did not mention last night...

Well, Huang Bin also followed the local customs.

But, always talk!

"I talked with Tang Yongkang of Oriental Film yesterday. They make at most two or three movies every year, and most of them buy Korean or Western movies for distribution..."

"Hong Kong movies are in decline as a whole, and few companies dare to start production. Let's take a gamble and make some money by buying some Korean and Western movies!"

"...Sometimes it's really sad to think about it..."

Shen Xudong shook his head: "What's so sad? At least they can still be rich and enjoy their old age... Think about it. Hu Jinquan is still the benchmark for Chinese martial arts in ancient costumes, but in his later years, let alone the box office, his reputation was lowered by his apprentice Xu Ke. , and then think about Gui Zhihong, a generation of cult film giants, who made a living selling pancakes in Vancouver in his later years..."

"...I feel like they were all powerful figures in the past..."

"Everyone has his or her own era. Talented people emerge from generation to generation."

Shen Xudong answered quite casually...

Although I respected these Hong Kong filmmakers in the past, it was just respect.

Now, the more I know about them, the more I feel that there is nothing remarkable about these people.

"By the way, I heard that they not only want to sell the mainland rights to "Dragon and Tiger Gate", but also want to package and include a few other films..."

"...We only want "Dragon and Tiger Gate"...I should say, we only want action movies, not other movies!"

Huang Bin was a little worried: "Then if they don't sell it..."

Shen Xudong was speechless: "If it doesn't sell, I won't sell it. Anyway, my idea is to make "Ip Man"..."

"Um…"

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Huang Baiming actually talked to Shen Xudong once - because of "Hurricane Rescue"...

"Hurricane Rescue" found Donnie Yen.

Huang Baiming decided to bet on Donnie Yen after watching "Seven Swords" - Huang Baiming is also one of the producers of "Seven Swords"!

Hong Kong movies have gone downhill. If Huang Baiming wants to make action movies, he must have an action star who can hold his own.

Li Lianjie and Jackie Chan are too expensive. The only influential kung fu stars on the market at this time are Donnie Yen and Zhao Wenzhuo. The latter has already made TV series in the mainland, so it can only be Donnie Yen!

In fact, Donnie Yen was quite embarrassed before 2002 - due to the failure of investing in movies and the decline of Hong Kong movies, Donnie Yen left Hong Kong and made a living in Hollywood.

It’s hard to talk about making an advance, because there are no masterpieces. During this period, I mainly participated in action design

He was able to return to the Chinese film industry thanks to Li Lien-lien: During the filming of "Hero", the role of Chang Kong had already been cast, but Li Lien-lien insisted on changing the role and strongly invited Donnie Yen to return to China to star. Since then, Donnie Yen, who has been away from the Chinese big screen for many years, has returned again. , but in "Hero", his status is not as good as that of the popular Zhang Ziyi...

Then came "Seven Swords". The male lead was originally scheduled to be Korean star Won Bin, but when filming was about to start, he was let go, so he was replaced by Donnie Yen!

Zhen Zidan's business level and dedication left a good influence on Huang Baiming, and contributed to Huang's series of subsequent investments in Zhen.

To be honest, without the accumulation of "Dragon Tiger Gate" and "The Fuse", with just one "Ip Man", even if Donnie Yen could become popular, he would probably be a little less popular...

Oh, let's talk about "The Rescue". This is Donnie Yen's film after "The Wolf". For "The Rescue", "Dragon Tiger Gate" started production more than two months late.

Therefore, during a serious chat, Huang Baiming pretended to complain, but Shen Xudong said: "Maybe after the release of "Hurricane Rescue", the effect will be good, and Donnie Yen will be promoted because of it."

"It's not that easy..." Huang Baiming waved his hand and changed the subject: "But "Dragon and Tiger Gate" is indeed very exciting. We invested 150 million, Huang Yulang's original work..."

Huang Bin couldn't help but interject: "...Mr. Huang, we have made movies, 150 million, do you think we will believe it?"

As for the lineup of "Dragon and Tiger Gate", the cost is up to 30 million!

Donnie Yen, Xie Tingfeng, this lineup cannot cost more than 30 million!

Huang Baiming looked at him, then at Shen Xudong, and then asked: "...then what do you think the box office of "Dragon and Tiger Gate" will be in the mainland?"

"If we promote it well, we should be able to get 30 to 40 million... What do you think, Mr. Shen?"

Shen Xudong nodded: "Almost, it won't exceed this number. After all, there are too many pirated copies!"

"You have underestimated their appeal..."

Huang Bin interrupted him rudely: "If you don't believe it, we can sign an account sharing contract..."

Huang Ziheng, who was sitting nearby, interrupted: "Haha, let's eat first..."

By the way, Huang Baiming's Oriental Films, his son Huang Ziheng serves as the creative director of Oriental Films, and his daughter Huang Yi serves as the executive director. It is a veritable family business.

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At this stage, the mainland market performance of Hong Kong films worth 30 million is a watershed.

So far this year, the co-productions released include "Skywalker", "Springfield Reunion" and "Made in Heaven"...

They are all terrible. The one with the highest box office is "Springfield Flowers Class Reunion" because Zhou Bichang starred in it.

How should I put it? It feels like Hong Kong filmmakers are looking forward to the mainland market at this stage, but they don’t know where to start!

I just don’t know how to adapt to popular taste.

Therefore, we can only find experience from history - joint investment between the two places, using the most influential stars to make big productions!

In fact, it is the model of mainland funds + Hong Kong directors + Hong Kong stars + large-scale production. Under this model, "Hero", "House of Flying Daggers", "The Golden Armor" and "The Promise" were born...

Oh, "Seven Swords" also counts, and "Red Cliff"...

Therefore, Wu Yusen criticized Chen Jiashang in public, saying that he broke the rules!

Indeed, although Donnie Yen plays a supporting role in "Painted Skin", he is actually a supporting actor. This model is replaced by a model of mainland funding + Hong Kong director + mainland stars + large-scale production...

At the dinner table, Shen Xudong mentioned "Ip Man"...

Huang Baiming was surprised: ""Ip Man"?"

"What's wrong?"

"...Wang Jiawei has been preparing for the past few years..."

Shen Xudong asked: "So? We can't shoot?"

"...It's not a big problem when it comes to shooting..."

"I think it's pretty good. Anyway, Wang Jiawei's ink is very good. It's estimated that our "Ip Man" has been released, and his "Ip Man" hasn't even been started yet!"

Huang Baiming deeply agreed: "...Wang Jiawei is indeed very slow... He used to work as a screenwriter in Xinyi City, and writing scripts was too boring! I fired him."

"Well, I write scripts very quickly. A typical movie script can be finished in three to five days..."

"Yes, he was in New Art City at the time and had no works for three months... He must be lazy!"

Complaining about Wang Jiawei obviously made Huang Baiming find interest...

The two have made various comments about their personalities, movies, and their habit of wearing sunglasses during filming...

Finally, Huang Baiming firmly decided to shoot "Ip Man": "I not only want to do it, but I also have to do it well!"

"...Don't worry about this. I have already written the outline of the script. You can find someone to help improve the script. By the way, the director has hired Sammo Hung..."

"Sammo Hung filming Wing Chun...it's really appropriate. How come you came to say Sammo Hung to you?"

"Oh, I found Mr. Wrinkle White..."

"Jiahe...is it also the producer?"

"Yes... they are considered an honorary product. After all, the distribution in Southeast Asia depends on them..."

Huang Baiming nodded: "Okay, I will help you find someone to perfect the script..."

"...Director Huang is also a screenwriter..."

"If he...can't do it, he just knows how to pick up girls..."

Huang Baiming obviously has some prejudice against his son, but when it comes to picking up girls, Huang Baiming thinks of something: "There are several actresses who want to meet you. Do you want to meet them?"