Chapter 305 Heading to Hong Kong
In the past two days, TV, print media, and the Internet have been overwhelmingly promoting the fact that "Hurricane Rescue" exceeded 100 million in five days.
In the past, Zhang Yimou, Poet Chen, and Feng Xiaogang were known as the three major directors in China.
Later, Zhang Chen's "Shark Beach" exceeded 100 million and became one of the four major directors.
After Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu" exceeded 100 million, he did not become one of the top five directors, because Zhou is a Hong Konger. I don't know why, but in terms of movies, the mainland and Hong Kong are generally separated. Even the mainland box office reports usually It only refers to the mainland box office, not including Hong Kong.
However, in the past two days, Zhang Chen had a tendency to become the number one director in the Mainland, so a reporter interviewed Zhang Chen.
"Director Zhang, there is a saying on the Internet that Director Zhang is currently the number one director in China, because not only do your movies have a box office of over 100 million in a row, but you also pioneered in redefining action movies..."
Zhang Chen immediately waved his hand and denied: "To say that is to flatter me. I still know how much I weigh."
"But "Hurricane Rescue" broke 100 million in five days, which has already broken A record in film history, and everyone said that the box office of "Taken" will definitely exceed 200 million. "
Breaking 200 million, it is news now that it can exceed 100 million, let alone 200 million.
Zhang Chen said: "Breaking 200 million is nothing new. The box office of Hero, the first commercial film directed by Zhang Yimou, reached 250 million, accounting for a quarter of the country's total box office that year. This achievement alone made people think There is no one who can compare with him..."
"Then you mean that director Zhang Yimou is the number one director in the country?"
"Yes, Zhang Yimou is the number one director in the country... ..." Zhang Chen knew that he was being tricked, but this was indeed what he was thinking.
A quarter of the total domestic box office, who can do it?
……
On the other side, Feng Xiaogang, who is also one of the three directors, was also surrounded by reporters at the entrance of Huayi.
"Director Feng, what do you think of "Hurricane Rescue" breaking 100 million in five days?"
Feng Xiaogang didn't want to answer and continued to leave.
"Director Feng, do you regret selling your shares in "Hurricane" now?" The reporter refused.
At this time, Director Feng has not yet suffered from vitiligo, but his face is still extremely ugly.
"It's my business whether to sell the shares or not. It has nothing to do with you. Just get out of the way..."
Feng Xiaogang pushed the reporter away and walked in, ignoring the calls from reporters behind him.
Enter the company and go straight to Mr. Wang’s office.
Mr. Wang and Mr. Wang happened to be there, and the three of them met in silence.
They have been ridiculed enough in the past two days.
I used to think that quitting "Taken" was a wise move, but now it seems that it is simply a bad move, and it is the kind that can't be more bad.
"Let's... alas..."
Wang Zhonglei hesitated to speak, and finally turned into a long sigh.
Every time I think of them selling their share of "Hurricane", I regret it. It's like cutting off the stock before it suddenly surged to 3600 points. Why didn't I keep some in my hands at that time?
Although they were sold at a premium, they did not lose money at all.
But in business, if you make less, you will lose, let alone "Hurricane Rescue".
I heard that the overseas copyright alone was sold for 30 million US dollars. How much does it cost when converted into RMB? If the share is still in hand, you can make a lot of money just from overseas dividends, let alone domestic ones. The box office.
Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything now.
On the contrary, in Haixin Film and Television, Lao Li's mouth almost reaches his cheeks.
I give myself insulin injections with a smile.
This is probably the most he has ever made since he entered the industry. He has earned so much just by helping Zhang Chen collect some movie shares, not to mention getting admission tickets. From now on, he and Xingchen Entertainment will be their own.
Beep beep, the secretary is knocking on the door outside.
"Boss, a reporter from the TV station wants to interview you..."
"Please come~"
"Hello, Mr. Li, I am a reporter from Southern Weekend , I want to hear about your entrepreneurial history..."
My entrepreneurial history? I have a shitty entrepreneurial history.
It’s nothing more than following the right boss.
At first it was the old chairman, then the junior chairman, and now it is the nobleman Zhang Chen...
He has received several interviews like this in the past few days, and every time It is no exaggeration to tell the story of the acquisition of the share of "Hurricane" exactly. At the end, reporters will always ask him: Why are you so sure that "Hurricane" will be a hit...
Every time Lao Li will Answer: "I'm not sure, I just believe in Director Zhang Chen. Others don't believe in him, but I do. They don't want a share, I want..."
Lao Li was very satisfied with his answer. He not only ridiculed Director Zhang's enemies, but also flattered Director Zhang.
The most disturbing thing is that every time Feng Xiaogang and the Wang brothers see such an interview, it is like another stab in their hearts.
... As the saying goes, happy people are alike, but unfortunate people are each unhappy in their own way.
Liu Tianxian is also one of the unfortunate people.
In the past two days, he had been tortured almost crazy.
Especially every time I see reports about Jing Tian.
This woman took away the opportunity that should have been hers. Without her, Kimmy’s corner would definitely be hers, but in the end she was snatched away by her ability to use money...
This It is the resentment of one person with abilities towards another person with abilities.
……
In Zhang Chen's room, Fan Xiaopang was puffing out his cheeks and hesitating.
Of course she was not happy that Xu Qing got the role of Kimmy’s mother, but she was not jealous.
Because the film "A Quiet Place" co-produced with New Line will be released in November, and she is the heroine.
"When are you going back to the United States?"
"The flight is tomorrow, woo woo~" Fan Xiaopang's voice was a little garbled.
"Go over there and prepare well. I'm still counting on you to help me slap Zhang Ziyi in the face, hiss..."
Zhang Chen shivered, and Sister Jiuyi went to the bathroom to rinse her mouth. This time her voice It finally became clear.
"Don't worry." Sister Jiuyi helped Zhang Chen wipe it carefully. She didn't mind at all that Zhang Chen used her as a tool, whether it was a tool for slapping his face or something else.
How many people want to become tools but have no chance.
She couldn't help but be excited when she thought that after this movie, she would become an actress with the same worth as Zhang Ziyi.
"I heard that you are going to Hong Kong tomorrow?"
"Yes, "Hurricane Rescue" is selling well there. Boss Yang asked us to go there to celebrate..."
...
Early the next morning, Zhang Chen showed up at the airport.
The publisher in Hong Kong is Emperor. The performance of "Hurricane Rescue" in Hong Kong is very good, and it is currently close to 30 million Hong Kong dollars.
Hong Kong films of this era are no longer good. A film with a box office of over 20 million Hong Kong dollars would be able to enter the top ten of the year.
He is not alone. The entire team of "Kowloon Walled City" went to Hong Kong with him.
After a month of preparation by Lu Yang, "Kowloon Walled City" is finally ready to be launched.
This is a co-production. Most of the filming took place in the Mainland, but the appearance of the Kowloon Walled City had to be shot at the Tseung Kwan O studio in Hong Kong.
"Kowloon Walled City" is an authentic Hong Kong story, so in order to ensure the authenticity, except for the protagonist Xie Miao, a mainlander, the remaining supporting roles are basically Hong Kong actors, and they are familiar ones. Evil actor...
Huang Ziyang, Wu Yijiang, Zhou Billy, An Zhijie...
Needless to say, everyone should be familiar with the last two. The first one is actually familiar with it, it is the East Star Sandhopper in "Young and Dangerous", who changed his mind and returned to evil. The founder is most afraid of Hong Lefeiquan.
Another gossip is that he is actually Hui Yinghong’s ex-boyfriend.
Wu Yijiang is also famous for playing villains and perverts. The one that left the deepest impression on me was "Top Ten Evil Arts of the South Seas". I watched it as a pornographic film and even learned the skills of generals in it.
No, there are many villains who stand out in Hong Kong movies.
The two people in front acted as villains, and it felt like they didn't even need to act. Once they stopped there, the police would go up and check their ID cards.
As for Zhou Billy and An Zhijie, when Zhang Chen saw these names for the first time, he was really afraid that the protagonists would be beaten to death by them.
And these people are basically more famous than Semyon.
What does Xie Miao have now? Apart from "Letter to Dad" which he wrote when he was a child, he doesn't have any work that is worth it.
But when I thought about it again, I felt that this list was nothing.
Wu Yusen can use mainland actors to carry sedans for Hong Kong and Taiwan artists, why can't Zhang Chen do the opposite?
With the cooperation of the Emperor, there is no problem in bringing these people together, and these people also hope to get on the line with Star Entertainment.
By the way, Wu Zhixiong hired by Jianghu Consultants is the Big B brother in "Young and Dangerous".
Originally, he was not called by this nickname. 'Big B' was his character in "Young and Dangerous", but because his performance was so popular, many people also called him 'Big B' in real life. elder brother'.
This guy is a special type of actor, and most people looking for him are gangster movies.
In the 1990s, he appeared in almost all movies about Hong Kong's underworld. But then gangster movies stopped working, and so did he. He seemed to have lived a miserable life in his later years.
(End of this chapter)