The successful release of "Happy Campus" in New Era Cinema has swept away the gloom that has been entrenched in the hearts of DreamWorks employees for the past few days. The company has been filled with a joyful atmosphere these days.
Xu Ke smiled at Chen Shuli outside, and then knocked on the door of Kang Jianfei's office.
"Please come in." Kang Jianfei's voice came from inside.
"Hello, Mr. Kang." Xu Ke opened the door and walked into the office without calling Kang Jianfei by his name. After all, this was in a company and the relationship between the two was that of boss and employee.
"Oh, it's Lao Xu," Kang Jianfei asked with a smile, "Is your studio ready?"
"Just decorate it casually, hire a clerk and an errand boy and you're done." Xu Ke said, his studio belongs to a special department of DreamWorks, next to several administrative departments.
Kang Jianfei saw Xu Ke holding a notebook in his hand and asked, "You have an idea so quickly?"
"Actually, this is an idea that I have always had," Xu Ke handed the notebook to Kang Jianfei and said, "I like "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" by Huanzhu Louzhu very much, and I have long wanted to make it into a movie."
""New Shushan Swordsman"?" When Kang Jianfei got the book and looked at it, he suddenly had a headache. He even began to doubt whether he was right to recruit Xu Ke.
But Xu Ke still said happily: "Hollywood has science fiction blockbusters like "Star Wars", and I heard that Shaw Brothers is also planning to shoot a "Star Wars" recently. I think it is better for Hong Kong directors to make science fiction films than swordsman films.
Western special effects technology is combined with Eastern magic weapons and spells, and the picture is absolutely shocking. As long as you nod your head, Mr. Kang, I will ask someone to write the script immediately."
"It's a good idea," Kang Jianfei nodded, "but how much do you plan to spend on "New Shushan Swordsman"?"
"Three..." Xu Ke held out three fingers, and later it became two fingers, "Twenty million is enough."
"That's enough", Kang Jianfei really wanted to kick this guy out. He asked with a smile: "Do you think if I invest 20 million for you to make "New Shushan Swordsman", I will deduct your studio share?"
How much should I lose when sharing with the hospital?"
"Uh..." Xu Ke was stunned, then smiled and said, "Mr. Kang, I don't have to take the studio's share, just give me a director's salary."
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: "Let's put it this way, how much box office do you think "New Shushan Swordsman" can sell?"
Xu Ke said quite confidently: "This is the first movie that combines Eastern swordsmen with Western special effects. As long as it is made, it will definitely become a sensation. I estimate that it will sell at least 20 million box office in Hong Kong and 50 million in Nanyang."
, it sells for 8 million in Taiwan and 60 million in Japan and South Korea, which is more than 100 million, and it will definitely earn back the investment."
"You are very confident." Kang Jianfei no longer wants to discuss the box office with Xu Ke, who is extremely confident. If he remembers correctly, the box office of "New Shushan Swordsman" in Hong Kong in the original time and space did not exceed 2 million.
The local box office is less than one-tenth of the production cost. This can no longer be described as a blockbuster. It is simply a giant meteorite crater that lasts ten thousand years.
At this time, Xu Ke also saw that Kang Jianfei was not very interested, and quickly advised: "Mr. Kang, look at my plan. Many of my ideas are written on it."
Kang Jianfei shook his head very firmly: "The budget is too much. I just bought a TV station and now I don't have much money in my pocket. If I give you 20 to 30 million to make a movie "Shu Mountain" for you, then the company will not be able to develop other movies.
And once your "Shushan" hits the market, DreamWorks will be finished. I can't put the future of the entire company on one of your movies."
Xu Ke seemed to have been poured cold water on his head. He stood up awkwardly and said: "I understand, Mr. Kang, I will make a few small-budget movies first."
Kang Jianfei didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm, and said: "It's not that big productions like "New Shushan Swordsman" can't be made, but the time has not yet come. Your idea is very good, and advanced movie special effects are also the future development trend. I hope you
I can wait another two years."
This comfort was better than nothing, but Xu Ke was still in a much better mood. He nodded to Kang Jianfei, turned around and walked out of the office.
Xu Ke has left countless classic films, but he is also "stained with bad records" and has made many super bad films.
"New Swordsman of Shushan", "Legend of Shushan" and "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", these three special effects movies of Xu Ke respectively used the most advanced industrial special effects, computer special effects and 3D special effects at the time. But in terms of the content of the film, this
All three movies are undoubtedly bad movies, because the director focused all his energy on how to use high technology, instead sacrificing the plot and rhythm of the movie.
Xu Ke is like a driver who drives a broken car. He usually has good driving skills, but once you give him a super sports car, he will immediately run rampant on the road.
Of course, another situation is that Xu Ke does not have enough funds. If he can spend unlimited money like Cameron, he might also be able to become the "King of the World."
Kang Jianfei is not a philanthropist, and it is impossible for him to spend a lot of money to let Xu Ke "gamble". Therefore, at the beginning of the establishment of Xu Ke Film Studio, Kang Jianfei set a rule that for movies with a budget of less than 3 million, Xu Ke
Just discuss it directly with Pan Yingzi. Once a film project with a budget of more than three million is approved, it must be signed by Kang Jianfei.
If during the filming process, Xu Ke's production costs exceed 30% of the budget, then the film studio's box office share will be directly cancelled.
After sending Xu Ke away, Kang Jianfei made a few more calls to Phoenix TV, mainly to inquire about the news reports. Tomorrow is the official date of Mrs. Thatcher's visit to China.
In addition, "Sister Tuoqiang" will be finished in a while, and Kang Jianfei must follow the long-prepared "Looking for Qin".
Just after several phone calls were made, Chen Shuli came in and reported: "Boss, Mr. Song from Nanyang Cathay Pacific is here."
"I got it," Kang Jianfei ordered, "call Ma Qiao here too."
Kang Jianfei walked out quickly and soon saw a middle-aged man in the reception room. He immediately laughed and went up to shake hands with him: "Mr. Song's presence has made DreamWorks shine."
This Mr. Song is called Song Dechao, and he is the grand-niece and grandson-in-law of a generation of film tycoon Lu Yuntao.
In the Nanyang region, the competition between Cathay and Shaw Brothers is the most fierce. The main reason why Cathay supported Zou Wenhuai back then was to enrich the film source of Cathay Cinema.
In the past, DreamWorks' movies were distributed to the Nanyang region, and Princess Jin had always been in charge of the operation. Later, the Nanyang distribution rights were slowly taken back. But taking back the distribution rights does not mean that DreamWorks really does the distribution on its own. After all, the Nanyang region
There are many countries, and DreamWorks does not have an overseas agency there, so Princess Jin has always been the one to help with operations.
As soon as the cooperation between Princess Jin and DreamWorks was interrupted, DreamWorks' film screening plan in Nanyang immediately came to a standstill. Although New Era Cinema solved the problem of DreamWorks screening films in Hong Kong, the distribution in Nanyang has always been a problem.
An open hurdle.
Nanyang Cathay Pacific was also in a hurry, because "A Better Tomorrow" had a box office of over 30 million in Hong Kong. They originally planned to get the Christmas movie to be screened in Nanyang, but unexpectedly Princess Jin and DreamWorks suddenly started fighting.
For Nanyang Cathay Cinemas, as long as DreamWorks can operate normally, it is Cathay's best film source warehouse. Now that the struggle between DreamWorks and Princess Jin has finally become clear, Nanyang Cathay Cinemas immediately sent someone to contact Kang Jianfei, and
Still sending Lu Yuntao's niece and grandson-in-law, which shows that he attaches great importance to DreamWorks.
Song Dechao lives in Singapore all year round and speaks Cantonese fluently. After shaking hands with Kang Jianfei, he smiled and said, "I haven't congratulated Mr. Kang yet. He has now become a prince in the Hong Kong film industry."
Kang Jianfei said modestly: "You can't talk about being a prince. I'm just making a living. It's not as deep as Cathay Academy. I will have to rely on Mr. Song for support in the future."
"Mr. Kang is too modest." Song Dechao said with a smile.
While the two were talking, Ma Qiao also came to the reception room.
Kang Jianfei introduced: "Mr. Song, this is Ma Qiao, the chief operating officer of DreamWorks. You can discuss specific cooperation matters with him."
"Hello, Mr. Ma." Song Dechao stood up and shook hands with Ma Qiao politely.
Kang Jianfei chatted with Song Dechao for a while, then looked at his watch and said, "Mr. Song, I have to say goodbye beforehand. You can talk to Ma Qiao about cooperation."
Song Dechao nodded and said, "Mr. Kang, please."
Kang Jianfei left the company and drove towards the airport. After filming "Running to the Angry Sea" in Hong Kong for a few days, he has been filming in Hainan. Today is the day when the crew comes back, and Kang Jianfei is going to drive to pick up Zhong Chuhong.
If you want to develop your career, you also need to pick up girls, otherwise it would be boring just to make money.
Not long after driving on the road, Kang Jianfei saw an electrical appliance store on the roadside crowded with people. He randomly found a place to park and squeezed in there to watch the excitement.
Kang Jianfei was not someone who just watched the fun for no reason. He probably guessed what these people were watching and got out of the car just to test his guess.
Kang Jianfei walked outside the crowd. He was relatively tall and could see what was going on inside by standing on tiptoe.
I saw three consecutive rows of TV sets on one shelf of the store. All the TVs were on, and all of them were watching Phoenix Chinese Channel.
A beautiful female host on the TV, holding a microphone with the Phoenix TV logo in her hand, said: "Viewers, this is the news brought back from the streets of Beijing by Phoenix TV. You can see behind me, the British Prime Minister
It is very likely that Mrs. Thatcher passed through this street. The street is undergoing another major cleaning. Security will definitely be strengthened here tomorrow... It is now five o'clock in the afternoon, and in a little while it will be the rush hour in Beijing.
, everyone can see the spectacular scene of the sea of bicycles. Let’s now interview ordinary passers-by in Beijing..."
This time around, all walks of life in Hong Kong are paying close attention to the Sino-British negotiations, with major newspapers reporting on the matter half a month in advance.
However, those reports in the past either bought news from large news agencies or reviewed history for commentary and reporting. Only Phoenix Chinese Channel was willing to send a team of reporters to Beijing to conduct reports and interviews in person.
"That's Beijing. The buildings don't look high, but the roads are so wide."
"There are also few cars, and mainlanders are too poor to afford cars."
"He dresses like a country boy and has never seen the world."
"Why don't you see the Red Guards holding the Little Red Book in front of Tian'anmen Gate?"
"Look, several People's Liberation Army troops have passed by over there."
"That's a movie theater. Mainland Chinese people don't have enough to eat, but they can still watch movies."
"Have you forgotten that "Shaolin Temple" was filmed with money from the mainland?"
"..."
Listening to Zuo's discussion one after another in the store, Kang Jianfei couldn't help but laugh.
The viewers in front of us were obviously passers-by who were attracted by the TV program. Their attention proved that Phoenix Channel's program was a great success.
In fact, the program broadcast at this time is nothing unusual. It just takes pictures of the streets and citizens of Beijing and introduces the situation. The program was filmed yesterday and then flew back to Hong Kong overnight for editing. It will be broadcast on Phoenix Chinese Channel and English Channel during the day.
Rolling broadcast.
But these ordinary Beijing street scenes and passers-by have made countless Hong Kong citizens curious, because most of them saw the real Beijing for the first time.
Seeing more and more people coming around, Kang Jianfei returned to his car with satisfaction, and thought in a wicked way: I wonder if the wireless station has received the news, Shao Yifu and Fang Yihua must not look good.
