Sai Kung, Clear Water Bay Building.
Fang Yihua placed the meeting documents in front of Run Run Shaw: "Based on the changes in the film market and the output of Shaw Brothers Pictures, I think it is time for the company to shrink its unprofitable film business and reduce film production. , allocate resources to the emerging television business.”
“Can we wait a little longer?”
Shao Yifu sighed helplessly.
“We can’t put it off any longer, the long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain.”
Fang Yihua said bluntly that today's Shaw Brothers Film Company has been defeated by Golden Harvest, New Arts City, etc., and the dragon and tiger martial arts industry has declined with the decline of kung fu movies. It is now like a piece of chicken ribs, tasteless and abandoned. What a pity.
And the bigger problem is that Shaw Brothers Pictures has a shortage of talent and is not taking on young and talented people. Although Wang Fulin’s son Wang Jing has a small talent, he is unable to hold a big job.
"If I were twenty years younger, how could I make Jiahe so satisfied!"
Shao Run Run patted the armrest of the sofa.
Fang Yihua comforted: "But Shaw Brothers does not have a second 'Shao Liuye' now."
"Actually, I have also considered the future of Shaw Brothers Pictures."
Shao Yifu handed over the "Ming Pao" on the table, "Open it and see for yourself."
Fang Yihua was confused He complied with the instructions in confusion, and saw a photo of Fang Yan accepting the award at the Oscars on the page of "Ming Pao".
Shao Yifu said: "Miss Fang, I plan to ask him to help the Shaw family, what do you think?"
"I have also heard of Fang Sheng's name."
Fang Yihua said: "Xu Ke from New Art City and Shi Nansheng's first solo film was his "Once Upon a Time". It is said that it will be released in July or August, but I don't know the final quality and box office performance. "How's it going?"
Shao Yifu said in a serious tone: "I think it's definitely not far behind. You know, his "Saving Private Ryan" has grossed nearly 500 million US dollars at the global box office. , and in Austria Winning 8 out of 11 in the SCAR can be said to be a win for both fame and fortune."
"Fang Sheng's strength is indeed obvious to all."
Fang Yihua reminded: "But the movie that I collaborated with him is definitely a success. It’s impossible to enter the film market of Treasure Island.”
Shao Yifu said: “If we can’t enter Treasure Island, if we don’t have Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea, we might still be able to enter Hollywood.”
"Isn't this a bit exaggerated?" Fang Yihua showed an expression of disbelief.
“It’s not an exaggeration at all.”
Shao Yifu waved his hand, “There is already action on Jiahe’s side.”
Fang Yihua was surprised, and she didn’t expect Zou Wenhuai He started so quickly and actually wanted to cooperate with Fang Yan.
"Isn't this normal? It's not like he and Jiahe want to return to Hollywood and reopen the European and American film markets."
Run Run Shaw said: "It's a pity that since Bruce Lee's death, even Cheng Long, the most successful person who launched this dragon and that dragon, fell short of success."
Fang Yihua raised a smile: "Jiahe gave it to me again this time. Cheng Long matched up with Warner II The first time they collaborated, they made a police film called "The Great and Powerful". When he entered Hollywood for the second time, he seemed determined to make Cheng Long the 'second Bruce Lee.'"
Shao Run said. : "That's why they can't wait to follow If he cooperates with Fang Sheng, if he is allowed to tailor a script for Cheng Long, and then use Spielberg’s connections in Hollywood to promote people, then it may not be possible for him to make Cheng Long famous.”
“Then Raymond will borrow Fang Sheng’s help. and Cheng Long, these two springboards, Maybe it can really bring him back to the Jiahe that he was during Bruce Lee's time."
Fang Yihua narrowed her eyes, "I understand, you want to invite Fang Sheng to help Shaw Brothers to stop Jiahe's plan. .”
Run Run Shaw proudly said: "The one who knows me is Miss Fang."
"But I still have to say some things in advance."
Fang Yihua never thinks that the current Shaw Brothers The film industry can be brought back to life with just one person and a few movies, and at most it can only be a return to glory. But if even dialects fail, Shaw Brothers Pictures may not have to continue on the road to darkness.
Shao Yifu hesitated for a moment and reluctantly compromised: "Well, if Fang Sheng, the Oscar-winning screenwriter, can't save Shaw Brothers, I will close the film business and sell all the theaters. From now on , I will never touch movies again."
Fang Yihua said: "Don't say that, I don't understand you, what you love most is movies."
"Yes, I watch six to seven hundred movies every year. I'm afraid there is no one in the world who watches more movies than me." Shao Yifu said with lonely eyes: "I have no entertainment. Watching movies is both my job and my life." "Let's fight again and put all the treasure on Fang Sheng!"
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Fang Yihua said: "When he returns to the mainland from the United States, he will definitely pass by Xiangjiang. At that time, I will go and invite him in person."
"You will have to work hard next."
Shao Yifu patted the back of her hand, and both of them looked at the high-spirited dialect in the newspaper.
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The "Chinese Film Week" lasted for a week before it ended. Wu Yigong, Bai Chen and others immediately left to return to China.
Fang Yan still has a lot of foundation matters on hand. He must stay in the United States for a while, so he can only get Gong Zhe and the others into the airport first.
“I really want to thank you and your wife for making this film exhibition so smooth and successful.”
Wu Yigong stood at the entrance and shook hands with Fang Yan.
Gong Qian smiled and said: "What the hell, Mr. Wu, this is what Yanzi and I should do."
Wu Yigong nodded with satisfaction: "I will go in first, so I won't disturb you."< br>
Watching their backs fading away, the dialect His eyes shifted to Gong Qi, and he pushed aside a few strands of hair that were blown by the wind:
"You go back to the country first, and I will go back in a few days."
" You must pay attention to your health and don’t stay up late, you know?”
Gong Zhen warned in a gentle tone.
Fang Yan agreed wholeheartedly, and then asked her to hand over the follow-up manuscript of "Crime Unit" to Shi Tiesheng.
“Okay.”
Gong Qie straightened his tie for him.
“Be careful on the road. I have called Sanlian Bookstore and they will pick you up at the airport in Xiangjiang.”
Fang Yan said: "When you get to Xiangjiang, call me. Don't be afraid of spending money. We can still afford the long distance!"
Gong Qie responded, and then under his watch, he took the Put on your luggage, as well as the various souvenirs and gifts you bought, and walk into the airport.
Fang Yan put away his waving hand, turned around and got into the car on the side of the road.
Luo Dian sat in the driver's seat, "It's time to get down to business. Take out the documents in the briefcase."
Fang Yan took out a thick stack, except for some expenses In addition to bills and contractual agreements, there is also a document to register an independent production company.
"Can this kind of independent production really avoid taxes?"
"Of course, this is a path taken by Hollywood stars themselves, and even the IRS can't find fault with it."
Luo Dian He laughed and said, "It's just that you can enjoy tax-free treatment if you work overseas for a long time." Back then, the whole crew of "Roman Holiday" went to Europe for this purpose. Before the filming started, they set up a shell company and claimed to be an independent production. film, shoot Log out as soon as you finish the movie. Of course, if you are brave enough, you can also try Hollywood accounting methods to take advantage of the IRS..."
"It's better to avoid it. I just want to avoid taxes reasonably. , instead of committing suicide like Al Capone did."
After confirming that the document was correct, Fang Yan signed his name, "Besides, I am not planning to shut down this independent production company."
Luo Dian smiled knowingly and said: "Do you want to give this company as a gift to your wife?"
"That's exactly what I meant!"
Fang Yan said: "And I The first person we are going to hire is your brother, my apprentice, Mike. What do you think?”
Luo Dian cast a meaningful look, "Maybe you can talk to my father, I'm sure he will be happy to invest a large amount of money."
Fang Yan put the document back into the briefcase, " Besides, I haven’t decided yet what my first independent film will be.” (End of Chapter)