Chapter 213 The Future of Fengge Entertainment (Daily Update 13,000~)
Lin Zhengying is definitely not handsome in terms of appearance. His Chinese character face is very majestic on the screen, but in private he is very kind.
However, Lin Zhengying was obviously having fun at this time, and regarded Wu Jianye as his boss. Now that Wu Jianye had something to say to him, he naturally agreed immediately.
"Wu Sheng, just say whatever you want. As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree!"
Seeing Lin Zhengying's full of loyalty, Wu Jianye once again thought of Lin Zhengying's life in another time and space. Lin Zhengying debuted in the 1970s, and also served as a martial arts instructor for Bruce Lee. The fight scene with Hong Jinbao was very exciting and was appreciated by Hong Jinbao. Later, after Bruce Lee passed away, he defected to Hung Jinbao's Hong family class.
Lin Zhengying was sent to drama school by his father when he was a child, and he studied under the famous teacher Fen Juhua. He studied art for five years, and Zun Long and Hui Tianchi, as well as the future famous action instructor Dong Wei, were all his brothers. Lin Zhengying worked for several years Then he entered the film industry from theater, and later followed Bruce Lee, and finally saw hope.
Later, he was promoted by Hong Jinbao and became one of the backbones of the Hong family class, but he never found a suitable route for him. It was not until the release of "Mr. Zombie" that he became known to the world. Also because of this film, he found a suitable path. Follow your own route and focus on the zombie theme.
People in later generations will know that among all the zombie themes, he is the most professional and creative Taoist priest, and also the most convincing. To put it simply, he became famous because of the zombie theme, and he also devoted his life's energy to it. They are all involved in this theme.
But Wu Jianye knew that after the success of this film, a large number of imitation films immediately sprung up. As a result, Lin Zhengying fell into a low ebb in the following years, until he turned around with "One Eyebrow Taoist Sister". It was just a zombie movie. Once it became popular again, others followed suit and produced countless shoddy films of the same kind, making the subject completely dead. As a result, Lin Zhengying lost the opportunity to perform on the screen, and was often depressed because of it, and eventually died of liver cancer.
Lin Zhengying is definitely a very creative talent. Wu Jianye didn't want him to leave so early, let alone the death of the zombie theme. Therefore, he had to say something, and after thinking about the words, he said: "Third brother , you see this movie is so popular, it must be good at the box office. It will definitely be followed by a lot of others in the future. If possible, I think you should take fewer movies like this, otherwise you will kill this subject and you won’t be able to make any movies in the future. Got it!"
"Dead?" Lin Zhengying didn't quite understand how a subject could die as long as it still existed: "How is it possible!"
"In short, you should be as cautious as possible when accepting such films. You must consider the quality of the script before accepting it, and establish your own golden signature. Don't accept movies randomly just for money, so as not to ruin your reputation!" Wu Jianye sighed. , he didn’t know if Lin Zhengying could accept these words.
Sure enough, Lin Zhengying showed a solemn expression after listening to Wu Jianye's words: "Wu Sheng, I should be grateful to you for your support to star in this movie, and I should also listen to your opinions. ."
At this point, Lin Zhengying considered his words and continued: "But Wu Sheng, you may not know that martial arts masters like us are risking our lives. We finally have an opportunity to make money. Now let's say I can’t bear to give up on this subject!”
Wu Jianye thought for a while and realized that what Lin Zhengying said was reasonable. To be honest, Hong Kong stars nowadays, especially those at Lin Zhengying's level, don't actually have much money.
It must be very difficult for Lin Zhengying to give up an opportunity, especially for Lin Zhengying who has experienced ups and downs in life.
However, Wu Jianye really cares about zombie-themed movies. If they are run properly, they can bring in at least hundreds of millions in revenue. Don't think this is a joke. No one can say how many movies there are in the "Mr. Zombie" series.
It is clear that many of these bad movies were casually produced by some film companies under the banner of Lin Zhengying.
But Wu Jianye knows that those are the best ones. This is the benefit Wu Jianye brings as a reborn person. As long as he can firmly hold Lin Zhengying in his hands, it will be a trump card for Wu Jianye!
"What are you two talking about?" At this time, Hong Jinbao came over and looked at Wu Jianye and Lin Zhengying with some vigilance.
Based on his memories from his previous life, Wu Jianye knew that "Mr. Zombie" might be a hit, but Hung Jin-bao relied on his professional vision and knew that this subject would definitely be a hit.
"Brother Sanmao, you came just in time. I want to discuss something with you!" Wu Jianye's eyes lit up after seeing Hong Jinbao.
"Really? It just so happens that I also have something I want to discuss with you, Wu Sheng!" Hong Jinbao's expression was a little complicated.
"Then let's find a quieter place!" Wu Jianye laughed.
The three of them found the waiter at Yong Kee Restaurant and opened a private room. Hong Jinbao said: "I just discussed with Manager He. Manager He has agreed to wait for the official release of "Mr. Zombie".
Add more theaters."
Wu Jianye nodded, and then looked at Hong Jinbao thoughtfully: "Brother Sanmao, please find a chance to help me thank He Sheng. But brother Sanmao, I'm afraid you won't be talking to me about this alone, right?"
"Hehe!" Kam-bao Hung smiled awkwardly: "Based on the audience's response today, the movie "Mr. Zombie" will definitely be a big hit. What I mean is that in pursuit of victory, let's make another movie of this type.
We also asked Ah Ying to play the leading role, and now I just want to ask Wu Sheng if he still has the script!"
Lin Zhengying looked at Hong Jinbao with a somewhat excited expression. Just now Wu Jianye said that this movie will definitely have a lot of people following the trend of making this type of movie. Now Hong Jinbao has come over. Having a movie made means there is income. Lin Zhengying
Naturally happy.
However, thinking of what Wu Jianye told him before, he looked at Wu Jianye with some worry, fearing that he would not agree to Hong Jinbao's proposal.
Wu Jianye did not tell Hong Jinbao what he said to Lin Zhengying. For Lin Zhengying, the subsequent movies would only be a few hundred thousand in salary, but for Hong Jinbao, it would be millions or even tens of millions of income.
Well, Lin Zhengying is a contracted actor of Baohe Films, and now the box office of the movie "Mr. Zombie" is very promising. Hung Kam-bao will definitely participate in investment in the future.
Therefore, the conversation with Hong Jinbao cannot be so direct and has to be roundabout.
"I do have the script in my hand, but Brother Sanmao, I think we shouldn't release this kind of movie so early, and let the third brother play the leading role. This is consuming the value of the third brother in advance. We should wait.
, at least wait for a year, when the current audience is disappointed with other films of this type, we will make it again. By then, it will not only arouse the audience's expectations, but also help avoid possible chaos in the future.
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"Could Wu Sheng be too careful? Nowadays, all the movies in Hong Kong are doing this! No problem?" Hong Jinbao said with some confusion.
This is because Wu Jianye left such a deep impression on Hong Jinbao before. If it had been another person, Hong Jinbao would have left in a hurry. Now he can only patiently discuss it with Wu Jianye.
However, Hong Jinbao has also thought about it. If Wu Jianye really doesn't come up with the script, at worst, he will wait until he leaves Hong Kong to start filming. By then, others will no longer be in Hong Kong. How can he still deal with himself?
"Brother Sanmao, I want to ask you, what do you think about your Baohe movie? Do you want it to become a big company like Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers, or do you want it to always be under the protection of Golden Harvest and only earn a lot of money?"
The box office in Xiangjiang is so disappointing compared to the box office in other places?" Wu Jianye suddenly changed the topic and asked Hung Kam-bao about the future of Baohe movies.
As soon as I heard about Baohe Movies, I knew that it was founded by Hong Jinbao and Jiahe. This was actually a helpless move by Jiahe to appease Hong Jinbao.
Although later generations say that Golden Harvest Films is Xiangjiang's conscience company, it is just compared with its peers. In the end, we are all capital companies!
All filmmakers in Xiangjiang know that the overseas box office of movies is the largest, but Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers firmly control the overseas sales of Xiangjiang movies. Even the newly emerging New Art City cannot compete with Golden Harvest in overseas sales.
Compared with Shaw Brothers, this is where the interests of the stars exploited by Golden Harvest Film Company lie.
Hong Jinbao made a movie in Hong Kong with a box office of over 10 million yuan. Jiahe dared to tell him that the box office in other places was only one Hong Kong dollar. Can you believe it?
As for later, everyone always said that Zhou Xingchi wanted high remuneration, why? It was because Zhou Singchi had long understood that he was no match for the film company in accounting, and in the end he gave up his share of the box office in other places and only wanted the remuneration. As for this
I don’t care how much the movie sells in other places, as long as you pay me the salary, that’s it. . . .
Hong Jinbao didn't speak for a long time, and finally asked in a deep voice: "Does Wu Sheng have any good ideas?"
"Now this "Mr. Zombie" is a good opportunity. Only by letting Jiahe see Baohe's potential can we bring greater benefits to you, Brother Sanmao."
"No, Wu Sheng, you don't understand the film industry in Xiangjiang. In Xiangjiang, you can't make money simply by having good films. The most important thing in Xiangjiang is the theater chain and industry. If Baohe wants to fight against Jiahe, he is simply seeking death.
." Hong Jinbao thought that Wu Jianye was trying to force him to work alone, so he immediately raised objections.
Wu Jianye shook his head and said: "Brother Sanmao, you are wrong. I am not trying to get you out of Jiahe. Instead, we, Fengge Entertainment, your Baohe, and Jiahe, can work together to jointly invest in "
For the remaining movies of "Mr. Zombie", we, Fengge Entertainment, will pay for it, Brother Sanmao will provide the people, and Jiahe will be in charge of the film and television industry. Isn't this the best of all three? And through the operation of "Mr. Zombie"
Wouldn't it be better if you, Baohe, can also participate in it and slowly strengthen yourself?"
This is a countermeasure that Wu Jianye has thought of for a long time. Wu Jianye cannot stay in Xiangjiang for a long time after all, and the people of Fengge Entertainment who stay in Xiangjiang are even more wishful thinking if they want to fight against Jiahe and Shaw Brothers. Even if
Wu Jianye has produced a steady stream of classic movies, but without the support of theaters, it would be useless.
Now Wu Jianye can only rely on Baohe and Jiahe to slowly develop his power. When Shaw Brothers officially withdraws from the film market, then he will cut off Hu Debao and rent out Shaw Brothers theaters.
Obviously Hong Jinbao was attracted by the future described by Wu Jianye. If everything is really as described by Wu Jianye, he is not the eldest brother of the Hong Kong film industry, but a big shot in the film industry, just like Zou Wenhuai and Sir Shao Sir.
The big shot in the film industry.
"Wu Sheng, the plan you proposed is too big, I need to think about it carefully!"
Although his heart was moved, Hong Jinbao was still cautious and did not agree directly with Wu Jianye.
Wu Jianye and Hong Jinbao were discussing cooperation plans here, while Lin Zhengying felt a little uncomfortable on the sidelines. After all, if it was true as Wu Jianye said, his income would definitely be greatly reduced.
"By the way, Brother Sanmao, there is one more thing that I hope you can pay attention to!" Wu Jianye glanced at Lin Zhengying who was a little unhappy and said.
"whats the matter?"
"It's the third brother's thing. Now this "Mr. Zombie" is definitely going to be a big hit, so the third brother's reputation will definitely rise. However, in order to maintain the high popularity of the third brother, we will wait until next year to film the second "Mr. Zombie"
At that time, there will be no decline in popularity. During this period, Baohe’s movies or Jiahe’s movies still need to make the third brother appear more."
"Haha, that's for sure, Ah Ying is my right-hand man!" Hong Jinbao laughed.
When Lin Zhengying heard what the two said, he felt better. After all, he couldn't afford to offend either Wu Jianye or Hong Jinbao. The ending was already very good.
"Ah Ying, the company will rely on you from now on, work hard!" Hong Jinbao patted Lin Zhengying on the shoulder to encourage him!
"Um!"
After the three of them finished talking, when they returned to the private room, everyone had almost finished drinking. They paid and left, so naturally there was nothing more to say.
The next day!
Wu Jianye did not go out to visit Hong Kong with Zhang Huijun and others again, but came to Fengge Entertainment again and told everyone at Fengge Entertainment about the subsequent release of "Mr. Zombie" and its overseas travels.
Fengge Entertainment's foundation in Xiangjiang is too shallow, and Wu Jianye is not naive enough to think that he can open theaters in Xiangjiang and secure business in other places with just one movie. Some things are better to be done step by step.
After all, if you take too big a step, you can easily pull your balls...
Then Wu Jianye called Linda again. Firstly, he asked her about the launch of the new book in Europe and the United States. Secondly, it was time for the second "Jurassic Park" to be launched in the United States. However, this time Lane Company was preparing to launch it in Europe and the United States.
It was listed at the same time, and Wu Jianye had no objection to it.
The third one simply said that he saw Johnson in Xiangjiang.
When Linda heard the news, she also said quietly: She received a call from Johnson. Now Johnson has gone to Africa to relax. He believes that the only place is his real paradise.
After Wu Jianye heard this, he was very speechless. He didn't understand why Johnson was so repulsive to him...
Finally, Linda said excitedly that she wanted to give Wu Jianye a gift. This gift had already been sent to the courtyard in Yanjing, so he should not be too excited then...
Wu Jianye wondered what kind of gift it would be?
Xiangjiang Airport!
Wu Jianye looked at the people on the inspection team carrying large and small bags. If it were in later generations, he really doubted whether they were engaged in purchasing on behalf of others.