Chapter 442 Star Training and Miss Hong Kong Activities
In a small building in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, a large number of young people gathered together, either sitting together in class, or dancing with knives in an empty room A gun, or a few people getting together to study something.< br>
The other people were slowly visiting the interior, but when they met people inside the building, they would be greeted very politely, because among this group of people were Qi Ruifan, the general manager of TVB, the largest TV station in Hong Kong, and Zou Wenhuai, general manager of Changxing Film Company.
"Yang Sheng, there are currently 106 students in our wireless art training class. These were selected from thousands of qualified people half a year ago." Qi Ruifan introduced: "After training, these people will We have already started to participate in supporting roles, and we will decide how much resources to give each person based on their performance."
Yang Wendong asked: "What is the ratio of men to women now? I think they are all men. Lord?”
Qi Ruifan replied: "Yes, there are currently 91 male students and only 15 women. The main reason is that more men sign up and there are very few women. Social concepts still make it difficult for women to accept being in movies or TV shows."
Zou Wenhuai also added: "The same goes for my movies. Nowadays, martial arts dramas are the main ones, and most of the protagonists are male. The main movie audiences in Hong Kong are also male. There are also movies with female protagonists, but Very few, and the results are generally not good."
"Well, it turns out that the market demand is still dominated by men." Yang Wendong nodded.
Although he didn’t know much about the history of Hong Kong movies in his previous life, he also knew that in the early 1980s, the core actors in Hong Kong movies were still men. Actors of Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau’s level could easily earn more than one million from their movies. But a first-line actress like Hong Gu only has three to four hundred thousand.
It was not until the late 1980s and early 1990s that female stars' salaries increased a little, but they were still not as good as those of men. Now that we are only in the 1960s, this will only become more prominent.
Although it may not be ZZZQ, from ancient times to the present, men have mainly controlled wealth. Only when the economy develops to a certain level will wealth transfer gradually occur.
Zou Wenhuai said: "However, current surveys show that many people like women who can fight, so I also want to cultivate one or two female celebrities who can fight and have good looks, but this It’s really hard to find someone. I’ve been looking for a few months but I haven’t found anyone suitable.”
“It’s really difficult to be both good at fighting and beautiful,” Yang Wendong also said.
Although Hong Kong has been influenced by Western culture for a long time, women are not restricted from showing up like in ancient times. However, it is still relatively rare for women to "fight".
Zou Wenhuai also said: "Yes, so I also want to train a few of them myself. Currently there are three people in the academy who I am optimistic about, but the training of acting skills is very time-consuming and difficult."< br>
"I remember that there are many specialized martial arts schools in Hong Kong." Yang Wendong thought for a while and said: "In fact, martial arts actors can be selected from them. Whether they are male or female, performance is easier to cultivate than martial arts ability.
< br>Then if actors are selected from a group of people who know martial arts, it should be very efficient. "Many."
In history, Li Xiaolong's popularity is definitely not an accidental phenomenon, but in this era, many people still respect martial arts, so there are many martial arts schools and many martial arts factions, and there are many competitions. Li Xiaolong stood out, and even after his death, many martial arts superstars emerged.
Zou Wenhuai nodded and said: "Okay, then I will visit these martial arts classes to see if they are willing to cooperate with us."
"They also make money. Just make money." Yang Wendong asked again: "I heard that Wang Yu's income is not low anymore? The newspaper seems to have said that it is also intentional to encourage more people to sign up for filming?" br>
To encourage social groups to do something, the simplest way is to reveal the income of the top industry leaders. As long as the income is high enough, you can attract a lot of people, like live broadcasts, short video bloggers, etc. in previous lives, up to several hundred people. An income of tens of millions or even tens of millions is an inducement that can attract countless people to flock in.
The same is true in this era. As long as movie actors have high incomes, live in luxury houses, and drive luxury cars, they will naturally attract many young people.
Zou Wenhuai said: "Yes, I did it on purpose. Wang Yu's current income from a movie is about 30,000 to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars. He is now quite famous. Many people have seen it. We might go in and take a look at his name, and it’s the same overseas, so I increased his income, otherwise it wouldn’t be worthwhile for us if he ran away.”
“Okay, as long as he has the ability. , I can give him more." Yang Wendong said: "Tell him, work harder to perform better, and the more famous you are, the higher your income will be. In the future, it is possible to earn hundreds of thousands or millions a year, including a house and a car. There will be good ones."
"I understand, Wang Yu himself is also working very hard," Zou Wenhuai said with a smile.
Yang Wendong continued: "However, we cannot cultivate just one person. We still need a multi-star strategy. Each person develops in a different direction. Even martial arts stars can have different ages, heroes and villains, or different genders. Only in this way can we attract more people." Customers should also avoid that a person can only be popular for a few years. Most actors in Hollywood are like this. "
In any region and in any era, in fact, most stars can only be popular for a few years. Only a very few can be popular for more than ten years or even decades.
Zou Wenhuai said: "I have already been increasing the income of some people with good performance. As time goes by, capable people will definitely surface."
"OK "Yang Wendong looked at Qi Ruifan again and asked: "Lao Qi, TVB's actor requirements should be met. Should it be higher? "How about your side?"
Qi Ruifan also said: "Yang Sheng, TVB is also cultivating various talents internally. Our TV series and variety shows are also currently The newcomers are performing, and it will be much better after two years.”
"Yes, maybe the extras in a TV series now will become big stars in the future." Yang Wendong asked again: "How much do extras earn now?" '
The most awesome thing about the 83-year-old The Condor Show is that there are too many future superstars in it. This is also because Hong Kong is a small place, and there are only so many people who participate in supporting actors. Those who will be famous in the future People are most likely among them.
Qi Ruifan said: "Generally speaking, if you just show up briefly, it will cost about 5-10 yuan a day, including a lunch box, some dialogue, or a longer time, or a plot, the price will be higher."< br>
"So basically everyone has a job every day?" Yang Wendong asked again.
Qi Ruifan said: "I can't say every day, but most of them are. At present, in our film and television city, whether it is my TV series or other film companies, there are many companies filming, so there is always filming. ”
"That's only about 200 a month, which is not as good as some factories?" Yang Wendong said.
Qi Ruifan said: "Yes, it is definitely not as good as some factories, but it is much easier for actors themselves, not as hard as factories, and at least they have something to look forward to, so the wages given to them are not Very high; this is not determined by me alone, but by multiple shooting companies. The market controls it. If more people come, the salary will definitely drop. This is also market behavior.”
"That's OK , the income will be based on the market." Yang Wendong also agreed, and said: "But if the food can be better, then people who are at least somewhat capable will give priority to us."
Shao Yifu took control in his previous life. At TVB and the Film and Television City, many jokes were made about being too stingy. Once, because a 10-yuan steamed bun was not approved, the actors went on strike due to hunger and lost thousands. It became a joke in Hong Kong.
Naturally, the Changxing Group will not be like this now. If the income is determined by the market, then the capitalists themselves decide what to eat.
Many times, in fact, if you provide more benefits, you can attract more high-quality people, which is cost-effective in the long run.
"Okay." Qi Ruifan and Zou Wenhuai both agreed.
"Okay, let's go up. There is something I need to talk to you alone." Yang Wendong looked at the group of young people around him who were only a few years younger than him and said, "The young people here are The remuneration should also be appropriately better, and all kinds of learning and training are also quite hard. As long as we can cultivate one more star, we will spend more time. It’s worth it.”
Many of the king-level Hong Kong superstars in the previous life came from the wireless artist training class. I have to say that this small school is really powerful. Now they have mastered Hong Kong. With two large screens, it is natural to replicate the previous method and take it one step further.
As long as there are enough stars cultivated, Hong Kong movies will become more popular and the more they can enter overseas markets. These are all positively related.
After several people arrived at the conference room on the third floor, the assistant served tea to everyone.
Yang Wendong said: "I came to you today. In addition to looking at the artist training class, there is another thing we just talked about before about the training of female artists."
"Yang Sheng, please tell me. ." Qi Ruifan said quickly.
Yang Wendong said: "At present, it is a bit difficult to actively find women to perform in programs, especially those who are capable, so it is better to directly select suitable people from some female performances. Those who can participate in the show are generally women who can accept literature and art.”
"Women's program?" Qi Ruifan thought for a moment and asked, "Are Yang Sheng talking about those opera singers?"
"No, but opera singers can also be considered. You decide the details yourself." Yang Wendong said with a smile: "And I'm talking about those who can participate in the Miss Hong Kong election."
The Miss Hong Kong event appeared in 1946 and was organized by a small private organization at the Rechi Nightclub in North Point. It is not very well-known. , but some people also know it.
The reason why it was so famous in its previous life is that after TVB took over in the early 1970s, it turned an event promoted by a nightclub into a large-scale beauty pageant that attracted the attention of the whole of Hong Kong and even half of Asia.
The Hong Kong sisters produced in the Miss Hong Kong election have also become many queens or candidates for TVB in the future, which has greatly enriched Hong Kong’s entertainment programs. Some of them have gone on to make movies and are still doing well. Yes, there are even many who have gained great fame in the mainland after the reform.
Now, he naturally wants to promote this project, the sooner the better. Although times have changed, as long as the policy remains unchanged, even if those Hong Kong stars in the previous life may not appear, other stars will appear.
"Miss Hong Kong?" Qi Ruifan replied: "I know about this event. Occasionally some newspapers report it once a year, but not many people pay attention to it and not many people participate."
Yang Wendong said: "That's because the people who organize the Miss Hong Kong election event now don't have much energy. If we are allowed to run it, and cooperate with the publicity and large-scale election sites covering the entire Hong Kong, we can definitely create the most popular event in Hong Kong. Program;
In addition, TVB’s entertainment variety shows are also short of hits. Wouldn’t it be appropriate to have a Hong Kong sister event? This Hong Kong sister event does not only have one final election, but also the preliminaries ahead. Held in the area, each event can be played for several days. "
Large-scale events, as long as they are well organized, can be played continuously for half a year. For example, the good voice of the mainland in the past life has been played in different places. , each year's election can be played continuously for a year, and finally reaches the finals. After the finals, there will be the preliminaries for the next year. You can even go to various cities and make a lot of money locally.
"Miss Hong Kong? This is a good show." Qi Ruifan analyzed: "The most beautiful woman who is watched by the whole Hong Kong will definitely become a star with a lot of likes."
"Yes, I "The same is true for the plan." Yang Wendong said: "After the Hong Kong sisters are successfully elected, they can directly join the TVB and participate in some variety shows or TV series as the protagonists. After that, it depends on their ability;
If they have the ability, we also have it. The resources have pushed her to become a star and made them a high-income group in Hong Kong."
Qi Ruifan and Zou Wenhuai looked at each other and said, "Yang Sheng, this is indeed a good idea, but the prerequisite is that. Women can also become top stars, but there are no such people in Hong Kong now."
"That's true." Yang Wendong thought for a while and said, "Well, first buy the Hong Kong sister's program and activities, and then make it available to the outside world. Publicly speaking, anyone who can become a Hong Kong Miss will receive direct benefits, such as a house or cash rewards.”
"House?" Zou Wenhuai asked: "Yang Sheng, the price is a bit high. The value of a house is too high."
"It doesn't have to be in Hong Kong Island, Tseung Kwan O is also fine, or A smaller one will do." Yang Wendong smiled and said, "You can figure it out yourself. In short, you have to attract people to participate."
Although the real estate crisis has broken out, the decline is. If it falls from its original high position, even if it is cut in half, it is still extremely expensive for ordinary people.
Of course, the situation in 1967 was an exception. Under normal circumstances, the real estate crisis will only fall by about half.
"Okay, then I will first buy the ownership of the event held by Miss Hong Kong." Qi Ruifan agreed.
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