Yang Ye sat in the office, looking at the reports for the first three quarters of this year, and couldn't help but frown.
In the original time and space, 1992 was the most glorious year for Hong Kong movies.
This year, the overseas revenue of Hong Kong films reached a historical peak of HK$1.86 billion.
It’s revenue, not box office, because most Hong Kong films overseas are directly bought out.
In this time and space, although Yang Ye has not released a movie this year, Baiyang Pictures' box office is still very impressive.
However, the profit is very average, not as good as a few years ago.
The reason for this, apart from the fact that Yang Ye has no new films released, is that the cost of film production has risen too fast in recent years.
A movie that cost 10 million three years ago now costs 30 million.
Movies are so profitable, and relevant employees are naturally jealous when they see the company making a lot of money, and they all ask for a share of the pie.
Of course there is nothing wrong with this, but these people are afraid of harassment from Hong Kong associations and need the protection of big companies to maintain a delicate balance.
After all, it will cost the company to settle those societies.
When the Hong Kong government launched a massive crackdown on crime, this delicate balance was broken.
At this time, overseas hot money was pouring in, and people were looking for people to film.
Under the dual effects, film practitioners are no longer controlled by large companies and have jumped out to work alone. The cost of film production has naturally increased.
Yang Ye once thought about controlling the salaries of Hong Kong stars, but later gave up this idea.
Even if the theater alliance is used to suppress them, the effect will not be very good, because they can't make local films.
I won’t show it locally anymore, what can you do?
Those who take money from others, such as killing their parents, and do not let others make money, must have something wrong with their heads.
If you do this forcefully, you will only be hated by others.
So Baiyang Films not only did not stop it, but took advantage of the anti-gangster parade at the beginning of the year to crack down on associations and complete the reform.
Establishing studios for big-name stars has even allowed superstars like Chen Long and Jet Li to become independent.
……
After the glory, it comes to an end!
Just like the blissful feast in "The Legend of the Demon Cat".
“Hong Kong movies are about to die!” Yang Ye said.
These words made Xu Fenghe very strange: "No way? The market is so good now!"
"This is the last glory. Didn't you find that our profits from movies have not increased this year?"
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"Well, the cost of production is too high now."
"Hong Kong films now dominate Asia, but Asian countries will not sit back and watch their own cultures being crazily impacted, and will definitely impose restrictions on Hong Kong films.
Hong Kong is not Hollywood, and it cannot stand it without the support of the United States. However, it is impossible for the salary to go down again.
Just like the barbecued pork rice in a barbecue restaurant, when the price of pork goes up, the price goes up. When the price of pork goes down, the price doesn’t go down. "
Xu Feng thought about it, and it was true. She has always believed in Yang Ye's words. If Yang Ye said that Hong Kong movies are no longer good, then they are no longer good.
Xu Feng asked: "Can it still be done? How long will it last? "
Yang Ye shook his head: "I don't know. Anyway, when the salaries of these Hong Kong stars rise to a limit and overseas film companies are no longer profitable, they will collapse. Some people have taken notice and started planning for a rainy day! ”
“Who? ”
"Xiang Huasheng!"
Xu Feng thought about it carefully and said, "I heard that their brothers recently broke up and Wang Jing became independent. Is this the reason?"
Yang Ye Nodding: "Xiang Huasheng predicted the crisis of Hong Kong movies, and he was ill, so he decided to stop.
Xiang Huaying believed that even if Hong Kong movies failed, they could turn to the mainland in time.
< br>So Xiang Huaqi set up China Star Company on his own, preparing to cooperate with the mainland and build a studio in Shenzhen
Wang Jing took this opportunity to get rid of the control of the two brothers and established his own Jingyi Film Company. "
Xu Feng suddenly realized it and said: "So that's what happened! "
She sighed and continued: "Movies are so profitable now. Many people are ready to go it alone and want to go it alone. The maintenance cost of a large company like ours is getting higher and higher." "
Yang Ye said: "There is too much hot money coming from overseas now, so this is bound to happen. But even though we didn’t make much money from the movie, our agency made a lot of money, right? "
Xu Fengdao: "That's true. Hong Kong's current production capacity can produce about a hundred movies every year.
But there are already more than 300 films approved this year, and each artist has several film contracts.
In order to deliver the film, everyone began to work frantically regardless of quality. Those customers who got bad films and lost money would definitely cause trouble. If you think about it carefully, this is a precursor to collapse. "
Yang Ye smiled: "These independent companies are all about making quick money. They make a quick buck and run away. They don't have long-term plans, but we can't do this.
If you look at countries like the United States and Japan with developed film industries, they are all supported by large film companies.
Large companies can produce their own movies, they can pay for people to make movies, and they can also invest in making movies if they have a good script, so they are flexible.
More importantly, big companies have their own talent reserves. Even if an actor has no acting skills and is just a loser, he still has the opportunity to hone his skills through making many bad movies.
For example, Zhang Manyu, everyone used to say that she was a vase, but she kept filming, and one day she got the idea, and now she has become the Berlin Best Actress. "
Hearing this, Xu Feng couldn't help but recall the past: "Actually, when I first joined Federal Pictures, I didn't know how to shoot. It was Director Hu who gave me the opportunity, and I slowly grew up. "
"Is Lao Hu in good health now? "
Xu Feng said a little guiltily: "It's okay. Sister Peipei has been taking care of him in the past two years. I don't have much time, so I only visit him occasionally. ”
Although Xu Fengren didn't go, the money was in place. Yang Ye gently shook her hand and comforted him: "Old Hu has lived a life worth living with disciples like you. Many children are not so filial. "
Xu Feng smiled slightly and returned to the previous topic: "What will happen if Hong Kong movies really collapse?"
"What can you do if you have the ability? Look for resources elsewhere, and you will be hungry if you don’t have the ability.”
The collapse only happened in an instant. By 1995, except for the Dragon Tiger Warriors who were taken away to Hollywood by Chen Long and Jet Li.
The rest of the Dragon and Tiger martial arts masters are all out of work. Even Donnie Yen has no movies to shoot, so he went to ATV to shoot the TV series "Hong Xi Guan" and "Fist of Fury".
As a result, all the martial arts practitioners in Hong Kong came to help, so they could make ends meet.
Xu Feng asked: "Then how should we deal with it?"
Yang Ye said lightly: "Pick up, pack up, move to the mainland. Why do you think I want to build such a big one in Shenzhen? Film and television base? "
"So you have already thought about it? "
"Our family has a big business, and we must prepare for the future. Hong Kong is only a city, and the future will inevitably be integrated into China. The ending of the movie is the same, becoming a part of Chinese movies.”
"Then why did you ask Yin Yin to immigrate to Germany and transfer some assets to Europe?"
"Eggs cannot be put in one basket. If I fully surrender to one party, I will still be able to say that I am still alive. . One day I die and someone else’s grandson wants my family’s property. Should our son give it to him or not?” The Bajing nationalist only learned today that he also has his own little plans, and he couldn't help but laugh.
"A Feng, you are the person I trust most. If I leave one day, you will support this family!"
"Okay, what are you talking about?" Xu Feng He grabbed Yang Ye's hand, patted the corner of the table three times, and said, "Nothing is taboo!"
Yang Ye smiled and said: "Don't think too much. What I mean is that men can't survive women, and I have the disadvantage of being a widower. It is a high probability that I will be ahead of you. Yin Yin said that sooner or later I will be exhausted. People are dying..."
"Stop talking!" Xu Feng covered Yang Ye's mouth: "I have never blamed you."
In fact, Yang Ye is messing around. Come on, Xu Feng didn’t say anything, but he still felt unhappy in his heart.
Human nature is selfish, and no partner is willing to share himself with others. It's just that Yang Ye gave these women enough benefits to make them accept this state.
"When I was young, I took on challenges everywhere and used the most difficult moves to make movies. I never knew when I would die.
So I just cared for myself and picked up girls everywhere. To be honest, I feel sorry for you. . But I can't change it..."
Xu Feng sighed and said lightly: "If you weren't so romantic, I would never have the chance to marry you in this life."
This brain circuit... Yang Ye thought about it carefully and realized that she actually had her own reasons for saying this.
For Xu Feng, it was precisely because of being with Yang Ye that she had the opportunity to realize her life value.
This woman who was rescued from the sea of suffering by Yang Ye has been devoted to him all her life.
Yang Ye said softly: "It's been a while since I went to see Tudou. Let's go home together tonight."
Xu Feng said happily: "Okay, it just so happens that Xiaojie has returned to Hong Kong. Let's go home together." Let’s get together as a family.”
“Xiaojie...”
Yang Ye suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
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After months of ink-writing, "The Bodyguard of Zhongnanhai" has finally been launched.
Yang Ye attended the press conference together with director Yuan Kui and starring actors Li Jiaxin, He Jiajin, Zheng Zeshi and Zou Zhaolong.
Xu Jinheng also came to the scene as a special guest.
This young man suddenly appeared at a movie conference and announced that he would make a movie, which aroused the interest of reporters.
The reporter first asked Yang Ye what kind of movie this was.
Yang Ye explained: "In short, it is the story of a very powerful Zhongnanhai bodyguard who came to Hong Kong to protect a beautiful woman. The bodyguard is me, and the beautiful woman is naturally Michelle."
"Then what role does Mr. Xu play?"
"Let Mr. Xu speak for himself!"
Xu Jinheng said happily: "I am in the movie, playing It’s Michelle’s boyfriend.”
"How come Mr. Xu is suddenly interested in making movies?"
"Hong Kong movies are so popular right now, of course I am interested. I happened to meet Sir Yang that day, and he said that I was very suitable for this role. I thought it was fun, so I gave it a try and asked him for advice on how to make a movie."
"Have you ever thought about developing in this industry?"
"Look. It’s fate, it’s too early to tell now.”
The reporter asked Yang Ye if there would be any new movies released this year. Yang Ye thought about it and said, “I have made several movies before, but they were all high-end movies. The large-scale production requires a long time for post-production, so we may not be able to catch up this year. These movies will be released to everyone starting next year.”
After dealing with the reporters, Yang Ye and Yuan Kui began to lead everyone to worship God and share the pork. After a set of procedures, Yuan Kui unveiled the red cloth of the camera and announced that it was officially started.
The rhythm of this movie is a little different from the original film. There is an opening scene to protect the guests at the beginning of the original film.
Yang Ye asked Li Zhengyang: "Will it be like this?"
Li Zhengyang said: "No, how could you do this to the leader?"
Yang Ye also felt that the paragraph was too Stupid, for example, one person jumps into the water with a bath towel and covers the leader...won't the killer shoot randomly?
I deleted that paragraph and changed it to start with Michelle witnessing a murder in Clear Water Bay.
This part of the original film is just introduced with a simple narration.
Now we are specifically filming the process of Michelle accidentally meeting a murderer, then calling the police, becoming a witness to the police, and then being assassinated, but she narrowly escaped death.
Then Michelle’s wealthy boyfriend used his connections to hire a Zhongnanhai bodyguard to protect her.
To shoot this scene, of course we have to go to Clear Water Bay.
In order to facilitate filming, the crew simply set the filming location in Clear Water Bay, in a mansion named by Yang Ye.
On the first day of filming, there was actually no scene for Xu Jinheng, but this young man stayed on the set and watched the filming with great interest.
Yang Ye didn’t say much, just let him.
At noon, Xu Jinheng naturally entertained guests generously. With this guy, the crew didn’t have to worry about food.
The filming lasted until six o'clock in the evening, when Yuan Kui announced the end of the work.
Yang Ye clapped his hands and prepared to get away. Xu Jinheng stepped forward and said, "Where does Jazz usually spend time?"
Yang Ye sighed and said, "Go home to be with your wife. You heard about it in the newspaper." Let's live with my situation, I don't have time to relax."
Xu Jinheng laughed loudly: "Sir, you enjoy the blessings of everyone. All the men in Hong Kong are jealous and envious of you, but you go home every day. It’s not interesting, why don’t we go have a drink together?”
Yang Ye thought for a while and said, “Okay!”
Li Jiaxin changed her clothes and walked out of the room, ready to leave. people.
Xu Jin hummed and shouted: "Miss Li!"
Li Jiaxin turned around and said doubtfully: "Huh?"
Xu Jin hummed: "I will invite Sir Yang to have a drink tonight , Miss Li, do you want to go together?"
Li Jiaxin glanced at Yang Ye and said, "Okay!"
Xu Jinheng was very happy and said: " I’m going to drive!”
Seeing him walking away in a hurry, Li Jiaxin asked Yang Ye strangely: "Brother Ye, don't you never go to bars? Why did you agree to him and let me go with him?"
Yang Ye didn't Answer, but asked: "Does this kid want to chase you?"
Li Jiaxin quickly said: "It's none of my business, I didn't talk to him, don't be jealous."
< br>Yang Ye pinched her pink cheeks and said with a smile: "Fool, you are such a beautiful girl, it's strange that no one is chasing you. Why should I be jealous? But don't tell him about our relationship for the time being."
"Why?" Li Jiaxin was puzzled.
"Let's fool this kid first and then finish filming."
"Okay!" Li Jiaxin guessed that Yang Ye might want to tease Xu Jinheng, so she agreed.
Xu Jinheng quickly drove up. Yang Ye and Li Jiaxin got into his car and sat in the back seat.
Xu Jinheng started the car and drove to Lan Kwai Fong, while Li Zhengyang followed them in the car.
Lan Kwai Fong is a good place to hunt for beauty, but Yang Ye almost never comes. There are a lot of women in his family waiting to receive the little public food he has, so it is impossible to waste it on wild women.
Xu Jinheng was a regular visitor here, and he soon led the two of them to a bar. When the bar manager saw Mr. Xu coming, he rushed forward to greet him warmly.
When he saw Yang Ye and Li Jiaxin next to Xu Jinheng, he felt even more excited. After all, Yang Ye rarely appeared.
Xu Jinheng was able to invite Yang Ye to the bar for a drink. His tone was a bit proud, and he said: "Sister Yami, don't make any noise. Sir Yang, Miss Li, I, and I will come over for a drink."
Sister Yami said quickly: "I understand, I understand, the three of you, please follow me!"
The three of them followed Sister Yami and walked slowly inside, in a dark environment. , Yang Ye looked around, and saw a tall woman beside the bar, drinking a glass of wine with a lonely look on her face.
For some reason, Yang Ye suddenly became interested and said to Xu Jinheng and Li Jiaxin: "You go first, I will come back later!"
As he said that, he walked towards the woman, Xu Jinheng laughed. Said: "Sir is really charming, he has a goal so quickly!"
Li Jiaxin is so cruel that it makes her teeth itch!
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PS: It’s too late to make up for yesterday’s work. I’ll stay up late to code it out later. Just check it out tomorrow morning. (End of chapter)