Chapter 458: Threats and suppression (4000+ chapters~)
In the short but glorious history of the Hong Kong film industry, New Art City seems to be a microcosm of the Hong Kong film industry. It was born out of nowhere, and then in just ten years, it experienced from inception to glory and then to disintegration!
The Seven Eccentrics of Xinyi City, which used to be in the famous struggle room in Xiangjiang, have also disbanded long ago.
The first one to run away was Zeng Xiaozi. It can’t be helped that Zeng Xiaozi’s popularity in Xiangjiang is so good. Before he became famous, he was already a famous idea king in the industry, and he would often be
Many screenwriters approached him, hoping that he could add some funny plot points to their scripts.
And Zeng Zhiwei always lived up to expectations and was always able to do the icing on the cake, so this also developed his habit of being late.
At that time, many film companies were interested in Tsang Chi-wai and wanted to recruit him, but in the end it was the bald guy who was superior.
With 20,000 monthly wages, renting a house, and a car, given three conditions, Zeng Zhiwei became one of the Seven Eccentrics of Fufangfang and Xinyi City.
In fact, Tsang Chi-wai left because he wanted to show loyalty to his brother. In order to stand up for his big brother Hong Kam-po, when Wu Jianye gave the script of the "Five Lucky Stars" series, he made it clear that the role of Luo Han Guo should be played by Tsang Chi-wai.
Then came Teddy Robin, who was pursuing niche literary films, and obviously had great differences with Bald Guy and others' plans for New Art City, so Teddy Robin also left New Art City.
In fact, if Wu Jianye hadn't appeared, this year, Eric Tsang would have teamed up with his old friends Tan Wing Lun and Teddy Robin to establish "Good Friends" Pictures with the support of Huang Yulang.
But now, my good friend is destined to be gone~
In the end, it was Tsui Hark who was so imaginative. Tsui Hark wanted to shoot, but the bald guy and others didn’t want to shoot, so the two parties finally broke up peacefully. Tsui Hark founded Tsui Hark with the support of Lei Juekun, the financial backer behind New Art City.
Film studio.
As Tsui Hark's confidante, Shi Nansheng is naturally a husband and wife.
Since then, the Seven Monsters of New Art City have become history, and now only the original three giants, Bald Man, Huang Baiming, and Ishida, are left.
There is now a growing gap between these three people, and it is no longer unusual for them to have independent accounts.
And now the most important bald guy and Ishida have no interest in the film career. In another time and space, the bald guy would have launched Lin Lingdong and launched the Fengyun series in the past few years. As a result, Lin Lingdong was intercepted by Fengge Entertainment, and they are gone.
Zhou Runfa had this trump card, so the bald man also started to focus more on the stock market in advance.
Ishida is more concerned about his real estate investment.
In the end, only Huang Baiming was left, and he started working on his own "Happy Ghost" series and New Year's film.
However, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. At this time, New Art City is still the third largest film company in Hong Kong. If you want to bring the film producers in Wanwan to heel, New Art City must join. The most important thing is that New Art City
It can be said that the city is supported by the film producers of Wanwan. If Xinyi City can also join its own camp, then the meaning of the whole thing will be even more different.
In Yong Kee's private room, two old friends, Hung Kam-po and the bald man, were sitting and drinking and talking.
In 1973, the 29-year-old bald man returned to Hong Kong with 1,500 US dollars in his pocket. When he returned from the United States, he had long hair and a thick beard, and had a strange look that was influenced by the film and fine arts department of New York University.
After returning to Hong Kong, Old Man Guang joined the film industry and made his first film, "A Single Man Walks Around the World", which was well-received but not a hit, and he lost all his money.
Later, through someone's introduction, I met Hung Kam-bao, and with Hung Kam-bao's support, the two established Garbo Pictures.
By the way, Eric Tsang is the dragon and tiger martial artist in "A Single Man Walking Around the World".
During the Jiabao period, Bald Guy met Huang Baiming and Ishida respectively. Later, the three of them formed New Art City. It can be said that Bald Guy's success was due to the support of Hong Jinbao in the initial stage, so he achieved his current achievements.
At the 2nd Hong Kong Academy Awards Ceremony, following a whistle from Jiang Dawei beside her, Li Jing opened the envelope containing the list of Best Actor. The only double yolk in the history of the Academy Awards was produced.
Hong Jinbao, who was wearing a black suit, hurried over from the back seat. His outstretched hand was stopped by the bald man in a white suit. He raised his arm and tucked it into his armpit.
The two of them, one in black and one in white, walked onto the stage arm in arm with each other, as if they had agreed upon it in advance.
At that time, the Academy Awards were still shabby. There were two awards, and there was only one trophy, which was held unceremoniously by Hong Jinbao.
The bald man smiled and said, "With this opportunity, I would like to thank a person who discovered me as a new star. It is said that six years ago, he wanted to direct a movie and let me guest star for three days. In order to tease me, he
To avenge a personal vendetta, he cruelly wanted me to shave my head and made me speak country dialect to vilify me. This is my best friend, Mr. Sammo Hung."
Later, even though the bald man was Huang Baiming, the Xinyi City shareholder with the largest shares among the three Ishidas, he still went to star in Hong Jinbao's movie "The Best Lucky Star". From this, we can see the relationship between the two of them.
This is why some people always say that even though the major film companies were on the verge of breaking out during the golden age of Hong Kong movies, these actors often got together to drink and chat at night.
Because Xiangjiang is really too small, the circle is so big, and everyone basically knows each other, especially a big boss like Hong Jinbao who is loyal and willing to support newcomers, so he should be respected in Xiangjiang.
If you think about the actors who appeared in "Wealth Train" and "Summer Lucky Star", you will know his influence in Hong Kong.
Not only did Hong Jinbao meet with the bald guy at Yong Kee, but in two other hotels, Gong Jiapei met with Ishida, and Jiang Zhiqiang met with Huang Baiming.
The next day!
Wu Jianye made an appointment with Lei Juekun in person and told Lei Juekun his plan.
"Director Wu, originally you came to talk about this matter in person, and I shouldn't have refused, but the establishment of New Art City was helped by Wanwan. Now you ask me to unite to boycott Wanwan's film producers. This
I am afraid"
Wu Jianye had already guessed Lei Juekun's rejection, but this did not dispel Wu Jianye's decision.
"Leon, I think you already know what's going on inside New Art City now without me telling you. The three people in New Art City have already had their own thoughts. If this continues, will New Art City be able to survive?"
It will take a few years to persist, and we will not know. Instead of ending in a dismal outcome, it is better to give them a new direction of effort now."
Lei Juekun nodded and said, "Of course I know this, but again, Director Wu, Wanwan has been kind to me, and I can't repay kindness with enmity at this time!"
Wu Jianye didn't take Lei Junkun's words to heart. There is no betrayal in this world. There is no betrayal just because the stakes of betrayal are not high enough.
Or maybe the threat is not big enough!
"Leon, what if I mean what if the bald man, Huang Baiming, and Ishida give up on New Art City? Where will New Art City go from then?"
Lei Juekun's face changed drastically. The two most important components of the film company are excellent filmmakers and successful theater chains.
Of course, there is no need to mention the Golden Princess Cinema Chain. It is the third largest theater chain in Hong Kong and its film talents are enviable. Otherwise, New Art City would not have joined forces with Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers.
He believes that when he reaches Wu Jianye's position, he will definitely not be aimless. In other words, he has his own support?
Thinking of this, Lei Juekun couldn't help but look at Wu Jianye. He thought that Wu Jianye might do something on the Kowloon Bus. But as Sun Hung Kai's control over the Kowloon Bus became tighter, Lei Juekun had realized that he
Perhaps it will never be possible to truly control Kowloon Bus as before.
Without the constraints of the Kowloon Bus, Lei Juekun was no longer so worried about Wu Jianye.
But I didn't expect that Wu Jianye would directly cut the salary from the bottom of the pot. If things were really as Wu Jianye said, Xinyi City would have been almost wiped out.
"Director Wu, this kind of thing is no joke!"
Wu Jianye smiled and said, "Debao Palace is planning to invest in an action movie starring Hong Jinbao and a bald man. At the same time, Fengge Entertainment has already reached an agreement with Huang Baiming. If the other party is interested, they will invest in him to establish a new company."
Film company, the company's shares are Fengge Entertainment 60, Huang Baiming 40, the same level of treatment as Hong Jinbao, I remember Huang Baiming's shares in Xinyi City are only 18, right? As for Ishida, Yiwang Group decided to support him
Establish a property company”
Lei Juekun sat dejectedly on his sofa. Wu Jianye's move was a huge blow. If this was really the case, then Xinyi City would be doomed.
"I also have Golden Princess Cinema and Tsui Hark Film Studio!" Lei Juekun said calmly.
Wu Jianye smiled and said, "I remember that among the Golden Princess Cinemas, Lei Weng only had six theaters of his own, and the rest were franchised, right? What if Debao Haoting announced the establishment of its own theater chain and roped in those theaters?
How many are there?"
"As for Tsui Hark's film studio, if the first two items have been settled, will Tsui Hark continue to follow Leon?"
When Wu Jianye walked out of the Norwegian House, the sun shone on the ground, making people immediately break out in a thin layer of sweat.
After getting in the car, Wu Jianye smiled and ordered to go back to Repulse Bay.
Cai Songlin was busy acquiring Debao Haoting's scattered shares in the market at this time, but a phone call made him stop this action.
The chairman's office of Debao Haoting.
Jiang Zhiqiang was sitting in his seat, opposite Cai Songlin.
"Mr. Cai, I have made it very clear. If Bafang Investment does not hand over the shares of Debao Palace, starting from today, no film company in Hong Kong will send its movies to Bayan for release!
"
Cai Songlin looked at Jiang Zhiqiang with a livid face.
He really didn't expect that just a few days after Wu Jianye arrived in Xiangjiang, the situation in Xiangjiang would change drastically. At this moment, the film companies in Xiangjiang actually united and dared to boycott the Wanwan market. This was not the case in the past.
It has never happened before.
But now all of this has come true. This is a loss of at least 500 million per year to Xiangjiang Film?
"Jiang Zhiqiang, don't forget that I am still a director of Debao Haoting. If Debao Haoting does something that is not conducive to the development of the company, I think at that time, no one will support you in continuing to serve as Debao Haoting.
Are you the chairman of the court?"
This is already Cai Songlin’s last trump card!
Jiang Zhiqiang smiled and said, "Mr. Cai, I know you have been secretly absorbing Debao Haoting's shares, but now that we have received the support of more than 51 shareholders of the company, I think the situation you mentioned is impossible.
"
"What?" Cai Songlin stood up in surprise, "This is impossible!"
He did not believe that this approach, which was almost digging one's own grave, would win the support of 51 shareholders.
Jiang Zhiqiang handed a document on the table to Cai Songlin, "It is an agreement for Fengge Entertainment to acquire Michael Kadoorie's shares. As long as we sign, this contract will take effect immediately!"
Cai Songlin sat down dejectedly. He did not expect that someone in the group of three of them would betray him again.
"If you withdraw from Debao Palace, we can not pursue the previous conflicts between you and me. We can no longer care about your desire to continue investing in the film company in Hong Kong!"
If it was hell just now, now Jiang Zhiqiang's decision has not hesitated to pull Cai Songlin and others back to the ground.
Unexpectedly, Fengge Entertainment would do this. He picked it up heavily, but then put it down gently.
"Conditions?" Cai Songlin asked.
He knew that things couldn't go away so easily.
Jiang Zhiqiang smiled, "It's very simple. In Xiangjiang, only we, Fengge Entertainment, can make the rules in the future, and you can only do things within the scope of these rules."
"By the way, there is one more thing, that is, our company's senior consultant, Director Wu Jianye, is very dissatisfied with your previous actions, so the bosses of eight of your film studios will come to Xiangjiang in person to apologize to Director Wu Jianye
, and at the same time, future movies directed by Wu Jianye will not face any opposition when they are released in Wanwan!"
"This is impossible!" Cai Songlin's first reaction was to object. This was a great humiliation for them. In the past, they were superior to Xiangjiang, but now they are required to act according to the rules of Fengge Entertainment.
.
The most important thing is to apologize to Wu Jianye!
Jiang Zhiqiang said nonchalantly, "Since Mr. Cai is unwilling, there is nothing to talk about. I forgot to tell Mr. Cai that the layout of Fengge Cinema Line in Southeast Asia has been completed, and it can at least bring benefits to the Xiangjiang Pictures peers every year."
If the revenue exceeds 1 billion, then the Bayan market will no longer seem so important!"
Cai Songlin sat there with a gloomy expression. Now that Fengge Entertainment's layout in Southeast Asia has been completed, Wanwan, which has always been the largest ticket warehouse in Xiangjiang, is naturally not that important.
"By the way, one more thing is that if you don't agree to Director Wu's conditions, from now on, if any actor in Xiangjiang appears in a movie invested by your company, then this actor will be banned from the entire entertainment industry in Xiangjiang.
, at the same time Debao Haoting will sell its ten theater chains under construction to Fengge Cinema Line!"
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