At first, I just wanted to make money

Chapter 458 Arrangement...

In the car, the two had a tacit understanding and didn't mention last night...

Well, Huang Bin also did as the Romans did.

But, always talk!
"I chatted with Tang Yongkang from Dongfang Films yesterday. They make at most two or three films a year, and most of them buy Korean or Western films for distribution..."

"The overall decline of Hong Kong films, few companies dare to start production, buy some Korean and Western films for a small gamble, and make some money!"

"...Sometimes it's really sad to think about it..."

Shen Xudong shook his head: "What's so sad, at least they can still enjoy their old age in prosperity... Think about Hu Jinquan, he is still the benchmark of Chinese martial arts in ancient costumes, but in his later years, let alone the box office, his reputation has been slammed by his apprentice Xu Ke , and think about Gui Zhihong, a generation of cult movie masters, who made a living selling pancakes in Vancouver in his later years..."

"...I feel that they used to be all-powerful figures..."

"Everyone has their own era, the world is full of talented people from generation to generation"

Shen Xudong answered quite casually...

Although I respected these Hong Kong filmmakers in the past, it was just respect.

Now, the more I know, the more I feel that these people are nothing special.

"By the way, I heard that they not only want to sell the mainland copyright of "Dragon and Tiger Gate", but also want to package and add a few other films..."

"...We only want "Dragon Tiger Gate"...It should be said that we only want action movies, and no other movies!"

Huang Bin was a little worried: "Then if they don't sell it..."

Shen Xudong was speechless: "If you don't sell it, you don't sell it. Anyway, in my opinion, "Ip Man" can be done..."

"Um…"

……

Huang Baiming actually chatted with Shen Xudong once - because of "Taken"...

"Taken" found Donnie Yen.

Huang Baiming decided to bet on Donnie Yen after "Seven Swords" - Huang Baiming is also one of the producers of "Seven Swords"!
Hong Kong movies have gone downhill. If Huang Baiming wants to make an action movie, he must have an action superstar who can hold his ground.

Li Lianlian and Jackie Chan are too expensive. The only influential Kung Fu stars on the market at this time are Donnie Yen and Zhao Wenzhuo.

In fact, Donnie Yen was quite embarrassed before 02 - because of the failure of investing in movies and the decline of Hong Kong movies, Donnie Yen left Hong Kong to make a living in Hollywood.

We can't talk about marching, because there are no masterpieces.During the period, I mainly participated in the action design
He was able to return to the Chinese film industry, thanks to Li Lianlian: "Heroes" was filmed, and the role of the sky had already been decided. Li Lianlian insisted on changing people, and strongly invited Donnie Yen to return to China to play. Donnie Yen, who has been away from the Chinese big screen for many years, returns again , but in "Heroes", his status is not as good as the popular Zhang Ziyi...

Then came "Seven Swords". The original male lead was South Korean star Won Bin. When filming was about to start, he was let go, so he was replaced by Donnie Yen!
Donnie Yen's business level and dedication left a good impression on Huang Baiming, and contributed to Huang's subsequent investment in Zhen.

To be honest, without the accumulation of "Dragon and Tiger Gate" and "Fuse", even if Donnie Yen could become popular with just one "Ip Man", it is estimated that it will not be close...

Oh, speaking of "Taken", this is Donnie Yen's film after "Slaying the Wolf". For "Taken", "Dragon and Tiger Gate" started production more than two months late.

So, during a serious chat, Huang Baiming pretended to complain, but Shen Xudong said: "Maybe after "Taken" is released, the effect will be good, and Yen Zidan will be out of position because of this."

"It's not that easy..." Huang Baiming waved his hand and changed the subject: "But "Dragon and Tiger Gate" is really exciting, we invested 1.5 million, Huang Yulang's original work..."

Huang Bin couldn't help interjecting: "...Mr. Huang, we have made movies, 1.5 million, do you think we will believe it?"

As far as the lineup of "Dragon Tiger Gate" is concerned, the cost is at most 3000 million!
Donnie Yen and Xie Tingfeng, it is impossible for this lineup to cost more than 3000 million!
Huang Baiming looked at him, then at Shen Xudong, and asked: "...Then how much do you think the box office of "Dragon and Tiger Gate" will be in the Mainland?"

"Promote it well, there should be 4000 to [-] million...What does Mr. Shen think?"

Shen Xudong nodded: "Almost, it won't exceed this number, after all, there are too many pirated copies!"

"You guys underestimated their charisma..."

Huang Bin interrupted him very rudely: "If you don't believe me, we can sign a split contract..."

Huang Ziheng who was sitting on the side interrupted: "Haha, let's eat first..."

By the way, Huang Baiming's Dongfang Films, his son Huang Ziheng is the creative director of Dongfang Film Company, and his daughter Huang Yi is the executive director. It belongs to a veritable family business.

……

At this stage, the performance of Hong Kong films in the mainland market of 3000 million is a watershed.

So far this year, the co-productions that have been released include "Skywalker", "Springfield Flowers" and "Born Together"...

They are all bad, and the highest box office is "Spring Field Huahua Classmates", because Zhou Bichang starred.

How should I put it, I feel that Hong Kong filmmakers at this stage are looking forward to the mainland market, but they have no way to start!

I don't know how to adapt to the public taste.

Therefore, we can only find experience from history - joint investment between the two places, using the most influential stars to shoot big productions!

In fact, it is the mainland capital + Hong Kong director + Hong Kong star + big production model. Under this model, "Hero", "House of Flying Daggers", "The Golden Armor in the City" and "The Promise" were born...

Oh, "Seven Swords" also counts, and "Red Cliff"...

Therefore, Wu Yusen scolded Chen Jiashang in public, saying that he broke the rules!
Indeed, although Donnie Yen is a part of "Painted Skin", it is actually a supporting role. This model has been replaced by a mainland fund + Hong Kong director + mainland star + big production model...

At the dinner table, Shen Xudong mentioned "Ip Man"...

Huang Baiming was surprised: "Ip Man?"

"what happened?"

"...Wang Jiawei has been preparing for the past few years..."

Shen Xudong asked back: "So what? We can't shoot?"

"...If you shoot, it's not a big problem..."

"I think it's pretty good. Anyway, Wang Jiawei's ink is very good. I guess our "Ip Man" is released, and his "Ip Man" hasn't even started yet!"

Huang Baiming was deeply convinced: "... Wang Jiawei is really slow... He used to work as a screenwriter in New Art City, writing scripts was too boring! I fired him."

"Well, I'm also very fast at writing scripts. Generally, a movie script is written in three to five days..."

"That's right, he was in New Art City at the time, and he didn't have any work for three months... That must be laziness!"

Tucao Wang Jiawei obviously made Huang Baiming find interest...

From the perspective of their personalities, movies including the habit of wearing sunglasses when filming, all kinds of gossip...

In the end, Huang Baiming was determined to shoot "Ip Man": "I not only want to do it, but also do it well!"

"...Don't worry about that. I've already written the outline of the script. You can find someone to help you improve the script. By the way, the director has asked Sammo Hung..."

"Sammo Hung's filming of Wing Chun...is really suitable, why did you tell Sammo Hung to you?"

"Oh, I found Mr. Wrinkle White..."

"Jiahe... is it also the producer?"

"Yes... they are honored to be produced, after all, the distribution in Southeast Asia depends on them..."

Huang Baiming nodded: "Okay, I'll help you find someone to perfect the script..."

"...Director Huang is also the screenwriter..."

"He... If he can't, he just knows how to pick up girls..."

Huang Baiming obviously has some prejudice against his son, but when it comes to picking up girls, what did Huang Baiming think of: "There are a few actresses who want to meet you, would you like to meet them?"

(End of this chapter)