Chapter 313 Are you crazy? You want to make a Hong Kong style movie?
Pengcheng.
Inside the Four Seasons Hotel.
Xu Xiyu couldn't help but sigh when he looked at the boss of Queen Entertainment opposite Wu Youjin, as well as the "Blue Star Louis Koo" Yang Yaoting and "Blue Star Chung Xintong" Chen Lijiao he had brought to accompany him.
It would be great if this was the earth. Gillian doesn't care, the main thing is to see how handsome Goo Jai is in person.
While Xu Xiyu was sighing, Wu Youjin and Yang Yaoting, including Chen Lijiao, who were sitting opposite him, were also sighing.
Too young.
Xu Xiyu is really too young.
There are already many young and powerful artists in the mainland entertainment industry, so newcomers in Hong Kong entertainment have no chance to make their way north.
We can only rely on the glory of the past and play the tricks of "brahmins in the entertainment industry" and "thick the past over the present" in the hope of retaining some of the face of Hong Kong entertainment.
Now there is such a famous young boss in domestic entertainment.
The three of them really don't know how to compare with those young people from Hong Kong Entertainment?
Thinking of this, Wu Youjin smiled and said: "Everyone says that Xu Sheng is young, promising and handsome. When I saw him today, he certainly lived up to his reputation."
With that said, he turned to Yang Yaoting and said, "I think Mr. Xu is more upright than you were when you were young."
Hearing Wu Youjin praise Xu Xiyu for being more handsome than the young "Gu Zai", Ke Xinying next to her immediately showed a suppressed smile.
Xu Xiyu himself waved his hand and said: "This is too much of a reward. I don't dare to compare with Brother Ting. The three words Yang Yaoting are more than just a name around me.
It's an adjective for appearance. To be honest, I grew up watching Ting Ge’s movies and listening to Gillian’s songs. Both of them are my idols.
I have always dreamed of it, it would be great to meet you two one day. I didn’t expect that my dream would come true so quickly. I’m not afraid of the three jokes. I’m still in a daze now. ”
As soon as these pleasant words came out, the three of them immediately laughed in agreement.
But there was a hint of helplessness in the laughter.
Because they can hear phrases like "I grew up watching your movies" and "I grew up listening to your songs" every time they go to the mainland.
This is a compliment.
At the same time, it is also a reminder to remind myself that I am really old.
My "little fans" have become the mainstay of the industry.
Especially Xu Xiyu, who is simply the leader of the post-95s generation of entertainment industry practitioners. Using the words "strong rise" to describe it, Wu Youjin feels that it is not enough.
This is completely "God has sent a treasure to domestic entertainment."
What about Hong Kong Entertainment?
Even the person he chooses to accompany him has a headache.
The male artists are okay, but there are a bunch of active "old guys".
Female artists are really miserable. They are getting old and declining.
Chen Lijiao and her sisters are already considered "young people".
Thinking of this, Wu Youjin suddenly no longer wanted to chat.
Going directly to the topic: "Xu Sheng, I believe Miss Ke has also told you the purpose of my meeting with you this time. I wonder if your company's new project has been put on the agenda?"
After hearing this, Xu Xiyu didn't intend to talk about other useless content.
Because he also had something he wanted Wu Youjin to help with.
He thought about it all night last night.
If Lu Qinyao can't win the award through "I'm Not the God of Medicine".
Then start over.
This time, he wants to win not only awards from the Mainland, but also awards from Hong Kong and even Taiwan.
And awards are not as fair as ordinary viewers think.
Especially now, through the behind-the-scenes operations and transactions, there is an excellent film work that can showcase Lu Qinyao's acting skills. It is entirely possible for her to sweep all the major awards in the three places across the Taiwan Strait within one year.
Of course, if you want to win awards in Taiwan, it is best to set the film in Hong Kong, which will make it easier for people there.
These awards are the gifts Xu Xiyu plans to give to Lu Qinyao.
Speaking of which, although he didn't find anything hidden in Lu Qinyao's heart, he didn't notice anything was wrong between Gong Lingyun and Lu Qinyao yesterday morning.
But he could still feel that Lu Qinyao had not been very happy for a while.
It is precisely because of this that he talked to Ke Xinying yesterday about the award evaluation for "I'm Not the God of Medicine".
He felt that maybe winning an award such as "Outstanding Actress" or "Best Actress" would make Lu Qinyao happier.
People's lives sometimes do need some sense of ritual. Through the sense of ritual, they can create a feeling and tell themselves that life has entered a new stage.
After winning a film, there is a strong sense of ritual.
Unfortunately, according to Ke Xinying, Lu Qinyao is indeed a bit uncertain. Xu Fengchun and Meng Chengming performed so well, and it was impossible for Xu Xiyu to pressure them to help Lu Qinyao win the award.
Thinking of this, he smiled and said: "Mr. Wu, as I just said, I grew up watching Hong Kong movies, and I have special feelings for Hong Kong movies.
Therefore, no matter whether our company’s new projects are on the agenda or not. The moment I saw you three today, I had to put a new project on my agenda, and it had to be a new project with a Hong Kong style theme. ”
Hearing this, Wu Youjin laughed again, but his smile was actually a bit forced.
Obviously, the information Ke Xinying gave Xu Xiyu had some errors. Wu Youjin came to Xu Xiyu for two reasons. First, he wanted to invest in Xu Xiyu's project and make money along the way.
Secondly, everyone now knows that Xu Xiyu's project can attract people, so I want to put a few newcomers in there to see if they can get started.
Now Xu Xiyu said that he wants to make a Hong Kong-themed movie?
Stop making trouble.
If Hong Kong-themed movies start to come out, why would I, Wu, look for you? You’re not going to let our group of street screenwriters write a script and then make a joint venture together, right?
What's the point of this?
I have already invested in six joint venture films. If I try it again, wouldn't it be about the seven gourd brothers saving their grandfather and giving them away one by one?
Thinking of this, Wu Youjin smiled dryly and said: "Xu Sheng, what I mean is, do you have any plans for the next movie or TV series that you will personally direct?
If so, was I honored to be a part of it. Don’t worry, everyone is aware of your abilities, so we will not interfere in any creative process.
Of course, there are several newcomers in our company who particularly yearn for the mainland of the motherland and want to join in the development of the motherland's literary and artistic undertakings. It would be perfect if you could be their guide. ”
Hearing this, Xu Xiyu raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, I understand what you mean. Maybe I didn't make it clear just now, but I just plan to personally direct one, no, two Hong Kong-style movies to fulfill my childhood. ”
As soon as these words came out, Wu Youjin's mouth twitched.
In fact, even Yang Yaoting and Chen Lijiao next to them were almost stunned at this time. They wanted to say to Xu Xiyu: "Brother, you are young, so you must not take detours."
Obviously, none of the three people believed that Xu Xiyu could produce any blockbuster Hong Kong style movie.
So many screenwriters and practitioners in Hong Kong have jumped on it. Isn’t it funny that you, a mainland creator, come to make Hong Kong-style movies?
Just when the three of them were suspicious, they heard Xu Xiyu say in Cantonese: "Why, Mr. Wu doesn't believe that I have this ability?"
"Can Xu Sheng speak vernacular?" Yang Yaoting asked in surprise. His Mandarin was a disaster, so he didn't speak much just now. Now that I heard Xu Xiyu's arrival, I couldn't help but ask.
Not only was he surprised, but others were also surprised, including Ke Xinying, who didn't expect Xu Xiyu to have such a skill.
Xu Xiyu, on the other hand, curled up the corner of his mouth and said deliberately, "I've been able to do it since I was a child. I learned it from movies and Cantonese songs."
In fact, he is lying, the reason why he can speak Cantonese. It's because when he was on earth, the first artist he served under his master was from Xiangjiang.
The grandson usually behaves well in public, but in private he extremely looks down on mainlanders. Including his team, when communicating with him about the plan, the whole process is in Cantonese, regardless of whether you understand it or not.
It was under this situation that Xu Xiyu learned the vernacular.
inside the room.
After several people were briefly surprised, Wu Youjin continued: "So, does Mr. Xu plan to make a joint venture film with us?"
"That's right, but we have to be the producers and copyright holders. Of course, as I just said, I actually plan to make two movies, and the copyright of the other one can be given to you, so that everyone can make money." Xu Xiyu said with a smile.
In fact, the reason why he made two movies was because the movie he really wanted to hold the copyright for did not have room for Lu Qinyao to show off.
This movie is the last glorious "Infernal Affairs" series of Hong Kong films.
As a popular actor on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and in three places, the rights were purchased by Hollywood and made into "The Departed".
Subsequently, it won the Oscar for Best Picture, Oscar for Best Director, Best Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay for its outstanding story.
The awesomeness of the "Infernal Affairs" series probably doesn't need to be introduced too much.
Anyway, Xu Xiyu has watched all three movies in the "Infernal Affairs" series many times and even made movies.
Not only that, but influenced by "Infernal Affairs", Xu Xiyu also picked up a lot of Hong Kong movies that he didn't watch when he was a child.
For example, "Underworld" 1 and 2, and "The Disciple" and so on.
The second movie Xu Xiyu plans to transfer the copyright to the Queen is "The Disciple".
"The Disciple" is a movie about "goodness" starring Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, Louis Koo and Zhang Jingchu.
There are many famous memes among them.
For example, the saying when eating caviar, "One box per person, so foreigners see it and think we can't afford it."
He wanted Lu Qinyao to play the role of Zhang Jingchu. This role allows everyone to intuitively feel Lu Qanyao's acting skills.
If you perform well, it is quite reasonable to win an award.
However, Wu Youjin naturally didn't know this, and he was still full of doubts and worries.
It's good that Xu Xiyu can speak Cantonese, but being able to speak Cantonese doesn't mean that he can make Hong Kong-style movies.
What second part of the copyright belongs to me?
What do I want this for?
What I want is that you take me to invest in a movie that costs 100 million and has a box office of several billion.
Then put a few... no, two or even one newcomer to play an important role in a TV series like yours where everyone is a hit.
Thinking of this, Wu Youjin asked tentatively: "Xu Sheng, what is your budget for these two movies?"
"This budget depends on how much an actor like Ting Ge is paid." Xu Xiyu chuckled.
Whether it is "Infernal Affairs" or "The Disciple", their production costs are not high. The real bulk of the budget lies in the actors' salaries.
Because of this, Wu Youjin also guessed the direction of Xu Xiyu's production, which was definitely about "cops and robbers", "gangsters" and other themes.
This made him even more disappointed.
We filmed cops, robbers, and gangsters all on the streets.
Are you still planning to shoot? !
If you can take pictures of flowers, I will eat the table.
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