Movie tycoon

Chapter 502 Reality Version "Scary Every Step"

In an ultra-luxurious VIP room, not only the governor of Hong Kong You De, but also the helmsmen of the three major film companies, namely, Zou Wenhuai, the boss of Golden Harvest, Lei Juekun, the behind-the-scenes boss of New Art City, and Aunt Six, the spokesperson of Shaw Brothers Fang Yihua; in addition, Chen Xiaotang also met the former Debao Pan Disheng, Yongsheng Xiang Huasheng, and Wu Siyuan, chairman of the Film Association.

It can be said that, together with Chen Xiaotang, who represents Moying Entertainment, the elites of the entire Hong Kong film industry are gathered together at this moment.

Chen Xiaotang and they all smiled and nodded, and sat down beside Pan Disheng.

Seeing that they were all here, Hong Kong governor Youde smiled: "Dear friends, it was rare for everyone to get together in the past. On behalf of the British Hong Kong government, I would like to thank you for your contribution to Hong Kong's entertainment culture; but now Hong Kong movies The good and the bad are mixed, and the types are complex, so I set up a proposal..."

Sir Youde didn't finish his sentence, but winked at the director of the film and television department beside him, who stood up respectfully, coughed and said: "The proposal of the Governor of Hong Kong is to strengthen the government's control over Hong Kong. The management of film shooting and production! To be more precise, it is to learn from Hollywood and establish a Hong Kong film classification system”

As soon as these words came out, it could be said that one stone stirred up a thousand waves!

Why did the government set up a movie rating system? !
Could it be that the newly established Film Association had the opposite effect? !

Everyone looked at each other, but no one asked.

The director continued: "In fact, the establishment of film ratings has been a long-term preparation for our Film and Television Division. Nowadays, the classification of Hong Kong films is not clear, and violence and pornography coexist, making the entire market in a whirlpool. This is very important for the development of Hong Kong films. , is harmful to Hong Kong movie fans. So we made the decision to set up movie ratings. Of course, this decision still needs everyone’s support, so while everyone is here, let’s talk to a few people first. Comment!"

The movie rating system finally appeared ahead of schedule!
Chen Xiaotang never thought that this little butterfly of his own could stir such big waves. According to the trajectory of his previous life, the Hong Kong film classification system would not appear until a few years later.But now it's already ahead of schedule.

The most important thing is that this system was obviously forced to appear earlier because of his own participation, which made Chen Xiaotang somewhat proud.After all, he is considered a person of weight.In fact, Chen Xiaotang's popularity and connections in the entertainment industry cannot be underestimated.Not to mention his dual status as a star boss, but his huge network in the entertainment industry is impressive.Don't talk about Chen Xiaotang's relationship with Shaw Brothers or the Governor of Hong Kong, just say that in the entertainment industry, big celebrities like Cheng Long, Hung Kam Po, Zhou Runfa, Zhang Guorong, Lin Qingxia and Zhong Chuhong have good relations with Chen Xiaotang.This is also well known, otherwise everyone wouldn't guest star in each other's new play.For example, Chen Xiaotang once guest-starred in Chenglong's "Food Truck", and Zhou Runfa almost filmed "God of Gamblers" produced by Moying.

the most important is.The first movie released by Moying Company broke the historical box office record in Hong Kong, and the second movie "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier" that has just been shot is currently being screened, judging from the current situation.Both at the box office and in terms of word of mouth, it is an excellent work, especially Zhou Xingchi, a newcomer under Moying, is even more eye-catching. Anyone with a little knowledge can guess the future of Moying. Will be stronger and stronger than now.Even if there are still people who are suspicious of the phantom.I'm afraid there are not many.New Art City started its business with "Funny Times", which was not particularly good at the box office, and quickly became one of the three giants. The lessons learned are still in sight.

Seeing that the director had already said almost what he wanted to say, the governor of Hong Kong, Lord Youde, stood up brightly and said confidently: "Since everyone understands, my decision is to let the film and television department We are going to come up with a grading system, and I believe it will be officially launched within a month at most!"

Hong Kong Governor Youde made a round of inspections, and finally fixed his eyes on the three giants: "I don't know what everyone thinks?"

Although the meaning in the words is to solicit opinions, the tone is unquestionable. Obviously, the British Hong Kong government believes that the introduction of this grading system is imperative.

Zou Wenhuai, the leader of Golden Harvest, smoked a big cigar and said nothing, Lei Juekun of New Art City still had an indifferent expression, while Aunt Fang Yihua, the sixth aunt, was deep in thought.

As for Pan Disheng and Xiang Huasheng, as juniors, they also know how to restrain themselves. After all, this matter is of great importance, and it is definitely not the time to show off.Then Boss Wu Siyuan Wu was eager to express his opinion, but he saw that everyone was "holding the guns." He, who is cunning in his bones, immediately noticed that the taste was not right. He held his temper and put on a contemplative attitude. He threw you a watermelon and almost became it. The early bird!
Hong Kong governor Youde was very depressed. He originally thought that he would immediately get a response from the big guys when he made such a suggestion, but judging from the current situation, it seemed that he didn't buy it. Such a situation made him very embarrassed and embarrassing.

In fact, once the movie rating system comes out, it will inevitably affect the box office income of Hong Kong movies. If you are forbidden to enter, you will immediately lose more than half of your financial resources. How can you make the filmmakers happy, and how can they agree with you? !
And the Governor of Hong Kong, the guy who hung up the "chaste archway" in the brothel, how could he be welcomed by the big guys? !

But when everyone kept silent, a very discordant voice suddenly said: "This proposal is good, I have no objection!"

Everyone was surprised, but when they looked around, it wasn't who Chen Xiaotang was? !
But seeing Chen Xiaotang showing a strange smile, he said lightly: "Several bosses, I know what you are thinking. Once the movie rating system is established, our box office revenue will definitely shrink. But thinking about it from a distance, the rating system can give We open up a wider space for genre films, making the genre of movies clearer and more detailed. The most important thing is that our movies will truly entertain the public instead of poisoning the next generation! As a filmmaker, I think the box office is important, but The conscience of filmmakers is more important!"

"Besides, if you say that I have no pursuit of the box office, it is a big mistake. I also know that once this system comes out, it will definitely affect the movie "Sex Is Empty" that our company is currently shooting..."

Pick, do a promotion for your own movie first, who told you to rate it at this time, my box office is very cheating.

A certain person continued to speak with dignity and eloquence, "But I'm not afraid! What does it matter if the box office is less? I can establish the correct cultural direction for the people of Hong Kong and contribute to the future development of Hong Kong's film and television industry. My small sacrifice is not worth it." What?!"

"In short, one must have principles in life, abandon selfishness, and choose nobleness; abandon treachery, and choose integrity; abandon ego and complete the big self!" Chen Xiaotang is righteous and impassioned, just like a real hero who will go to hell if I don't go to hell, a real man, positive The image burst into light in an instant!

Pick, what about acting?Boss Wu thought so.

Not bad, this acting, just now!Pan Disheng thought.

This Ah Tang is a bit interesting.The bosses of the three major film companies thought at the same time.

Treacherous, really treacherous!Xiang Huasheng scolded in his heart, this guy is really a loser if he doesn't run for parliamentarian.

As for the lords that the Governor of Hong Kong has, goose daddy!Whatever you want, this dear Chen is too cooperative with us!

"I agree!" Zou Wenhuai, who was getting married quickly, smiled and shook the ashes. Nonsense, since the Governor of Hong Kong personally proposed it, then it is probably already a nail in the coffin. Too two!
Mr. Zou said, "Ah Tang is right. As a filmmaker, you can't always focus on money. You have to have a conscience as a filmmaker!"

Pan Disheng smiled at Chen Xiaotang, and then said solemnly to the Governor of Hong Kong: "I also agree, at least I am a filmmaker with a conscience."

Others looked at this posture, my god, the sky is going to be turned upside down, so don't hurry up to borrow the slope to get off the donkey, so Wu Siyuan Wu boss said with a smile: "I have always supported the government's work, in fact, I think this classification system should have been a long time ago. It has been established! Even if you don’t propose it today, Lord Governor, I will write a proposal and submit it!”

Sir Youde: "Mr. Wu has a heart."

Wu Siyuan patted his chest, righteously: "This is what I should do as the chairman of the Film Association!"

Seeing that the overall situation has been settled, Hong Kong governor Youde couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Don't look at him as a Hong Kong governor, but Hong Kong is known as the Hollywood of the East after all, and the film industry is huge. Even if he uses power to enforce the classification system, just in case If he doesn't follow suit, there is nothing he can do. After all, most of Hong Kong's annual tax revenue comes from these big bosses in the film industry.Besides, whoever is able to hang out in this circle is not rich and powerful, and also has a good influence in the political world.

"Since everyone agrees, I'll send someone to send the draft to everyone tomorrow!" The Governor of Hong Kong seemed very happy and relieved. Finally, the fucking thing was done, and the government will be able to intervene in the film in the future. Big bucks!

"Wait a minute!" Chen Xiaotang glanced leisurely at Governor Youde before saying, "Dear Governor of Hong Kong, I really want to know if there are no restrictions on the number of certain types of movies after they are classified?"

It makes sense for Chen Xiaotang to ask this question. According to his understanding, after the implementation of the classification system in Hong Kong, the number of tertiary films was blocked by the government.Each production company needs to pay a certain amount to buy a certain amount of quota every year. If you want more quota, you have to start a satellite company to get more quota.

There is no problem in this way, the key is that this quota can be purchased, which means that the opportunities for powerful companies are much greater, which indirectly causes unfairness.In fact, Chen Xiaotang has always believed that the government does not need to interfere with the specific operations of the film industry.For example, how to determine the number and ratio of the tertiary films, Chen Xiaotang thinks that it should be decided by the Film Association.

The others looked at each other in blank dismay, Hong Kong governor Youde was even more surprised, he glanced at Chen Xiaotang in amazement, he didn't expect Chen Xiaotang to be able to see through the tricks behind this at a glance.However, he was not the one to answer such questions. He winked and asked his spokesperson, the director of film and television, to answer.

The director of film and television who became a puppet stood up, thought for a while, gritted his teeth and said: "That's right, in order to ensure that Hong Kong movies are not filled with pornography and violence, this kind of movie You can’t take more shots, there is a limit. But it doesn’t matter, this is a quota that can be purchased with money!”

Chen Xiaotang smiled slightly, not knowing whether he was talking to himself or what he wanted to do: "Hey, not bad," Chen Xiaotang said in a very "Jay Chou" tone, "In this way, the income of our British Hong Kong government has increased a lot. Good idea, Selling the quota, maybe it can be auctioned, when the time comes, we filmmakers only need to get on the horse, and we can practice how to drink the Northwest Wind smoothly!"

Hong Kong governor Youde blushed, as if someone had discovered the urine kang last night, coughed a few times, and turned his head away.

The Director of Film and Television didn't know what to say, so he just stared dryly at the Governor of Hong Kong who kicked him out.

But the Governor of Hong Kong just turned his head away and ignored him, wholeheartedly pretending to be a blind man.

The poor director is very sad. He could see early on that the Hong Kong British government was planning to make money from this.But he can only stand here as two hundred and five, and he can't decide the specific content, so he can only glance at the others helplessly.The expressions of Zou Wenhuai, Lei Juekun and others changed slightly. In this way, the government is planning to take money in their pockets.

Even Boss Wu Siyuan, who had just patted his chest to ensure that he and the government were on the united front, couldn't help cursing in his stomach: "Damn it, you're so fucked!"

Chen Xiaotang ignored the deaf-mute Hong Kong governor Youde, and smiled at the "cannon fodder" director, and his tone was even more blunt: "I don't know if we will restrict other types of films in the future, and then sell the same quota? If so, I think it's better to sell fish balls on the street, maybe you can earn more!"

Zou Wenhuai laughed out loud, even Lei Juekun, who was always indifferent, couldn't help but twitched his face, and the director of film and television was even more embarrassed.

At this moment, Chen Xiaotang really stole the limelight.However, this is exactly the effect he needs. He wants to use this to tell the three major companies that the phantom is definitely not a belly.Of course, the main reason is to unite the three major companies to fight against this quota system.

Zou Wenhuai waved his hand, showing the boldness of the big boss: "Don't talk about it, if you don't solve this quota system, don't expect us to agree!"

After finishing speaking, everyone stood up, but everyone should at least give some face to the Governor of Hong Kong who pretended to be a blind man. After all, he threw the scapegoat out, and he is still very "innocent", so before leaving, everyone and The Governor of Hong Kong greeted.

Hong Kong governor Youde can no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb. He said very seriously that the director of film and television has a bad idea. He will ask the other party to do a review. As for the film classification, this matter will be discussed later.

Everyone dispersed, and at this moment, the director of film and television, who was even more "black" than Li Kui and Zhang Fei, was in a dilemma.

Before he left, Chen Xiaotang walked up to him and patted the director on the shoulder: "Director, it's okay. I didn't take money before, but now I'm reaching out to the film industry, so of course we don't agree. I think it's just an intention Try it out, I didn't plan to execute it like this!"

Director of Film and Television took a look at Chen Xiaotang, whom he hated and loved at the same time, and hated that Chen Xiaotang kicked out the purpose behind the whole thing in the situation just now. Love is love and Chen Xiaotang didn't treat him as a puppet like everyone else.

Having said that, Chen Xiaotang turned around and left. After walking a few steps, Hong Kong governor Youde stopped him behind him, "Dear Chen, stay here for now, I have something to tell you!"

Chen Xiaotang turned his head, smiled at Governor Youde and said, "I don't know what advice you have?"

Hong Kong governor Youde waved his hand, motioning for the scapegoat director to leave.The hard-pressed director finally got rid of it, Sayou Nala, I won't play with you anymore, and I will find someone else to take the blame for it later.

Here, only Chen Xiaotang and Governor Youde were left in the entire VIP room.

Chen Xiaotang shrugged and found a place to sit down. Sir Youde handed Chen Xiaotang a glass of water and said, "That's right, my dear Chen, I am very grateful for your support for the government's work just now; the government also needs to be as bold as you A knowledgeable filmmaker. You are young and promising, you are talented, you are unique, you are like the wind..."

The governor of Hong Kong praised Chen Xiaotang like a son-in-law, to the point where someone who was originally thick-skinned felt ashamed.

"Ahem, honorable Governor of Hong Kong, can you always focus on the key points?"

"Oh, look at me, what I mean is actually very simple. Our government needs filmmakers like you. You can be our spokesperson and replace the newly established Film Association..."

Chen Xiaotang understood that this old man Youde was trying to win him over.But if he does this, he will undoubtedly become a "traitor" in the film industry.

This promising career is most suitable for people like Wu Siyuan, but it is a bit too "advanced" for Chen Xiaotang to afford it.

So Chen Xiaotang said to Youde very sincerely: "Dear Governor of Hong Kong, now I tell you as a private friend that it is best for Hong Kong movies not to interfere with the power of the government. Only in this way can they prosper and develop. Keep a generous tax, if you insist on going your own way, then Hong Kong movies in the future will definitely bring you a lot of trouble, even disaster... You have to know that movies are equivalent to public opinion, and public opinion is terrifyingly better than the atomic bomb!"

"Okay, that's it, I have nothing more to say, I wish you success in your future work and a happy body!" After saying this, Chen Xiaotang leaned up, nodded to Youde and left.

Looking at the back of Chen Xiaotang's departure, Hong Kong governor Youde fell into a very painful contemplation... His wish is very simple, just like joining a Hong Kong movie to get a share of it, but now, everyone seems to be very upset that he did it for no reason The horizontal bar...

Just when Governor Youde was contemplating, someone suddenly sent a message: "Master Governor, the charity auction has begun!"

Due to the physical condition, it was only possible to change once in the past.Sigh: Writing a book has ruined the whole body! And thank you for your support and rewards! ! !

(End of this chapter)