People in the industry have been speculating before that Simon Yam is likely to develop into a director or producer, and also act as an actor. Maybe his name will appear among the crew members of any movie in the future.
As a result, reporters only found out today that he has transitioned into artist management, which is closer to administrative work.
Of course the reporters didn't know that Ren Dalei was unwilling to take care of any administrative affairs. It was just that the company was short of people, so Sun Dahai temporarily pulled Ren Dalei out. This was to use his fame to add to the company's appearance.
Therefore, after reporters asked questions, everyone naturally turned their attention to Simon Yam. Reporters all wanted to know Simon Yam's future career plans and whether he had received any new film contracts in Hollywood.
Simon Yam, Landico and Sister Fen looked at each other, and then replied: "Thank you friends from the media for your attention. I am currently negotiating for a film, and I have basically confirmed that I will play the male lead in the film. I am now discussing the schedule.
Waiting for details.”
The reporters did not expect that they would stumble upon an important piece of information. As a result, all kinds of questions came one after another.
"Hello, Mr. Simon Yam, I am xxx, a reporter from the Heung Kong News. Is your new film still produced by a Hollywood film company? What is the theme of the film? How much is the production cost of the new film?"
"Yes, the new film is still a film produced by Hollywood. It is tentatively titled "Mind Games" and will be jointly produced and distributed by Kasol Film Company, Paramount Pictures and Propaganda Film.
The total investment in this film is estimated to be 50 million US dollars (there was a burst of noise from the reporters in the audience), and the director will be David Lynch, who has worked on many "Star Wars" films and is the director
Famous American MTV and documentary director.
"Mind Game" is a suspenseful movie that has been officially approved and is in the preparatory period. It is expected to start shooting in half a year, that is, in April or May next year, and strive to be released globally during the Christmas period."
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The noise from reporters is understandable. With a production cost of US$50 million, it can still be considered a Hollywood A-level blockbuster at this time.
You should know that currently the most expensive film to be produced in Hong Kong is "Days of Being Wild", which has been approved but has not yet started shooting. The two parts cost 40 million Hong Kong dollars, which is equivalent to about 5 million U.S. dollars.
Being able to play the leading role in such a film may make Simon Yam the first Chinese actor to play the leading role in a Hollywood A-level blockbuster after Bruce Lee.
Jackie Chan also tried to enter Hollywood with the support of Golden Harvest before.
It's just that "Trench", "Cannonball Run" and its sequels, and "Rogue One" were all invested by Golden Harvest and hired a Hollywood team to complete the production. They cannot be considered real Hollywood films, let alone these.
The production cost of the film is not high, and it is far from meeting the standards of an A-level blockbuster.
When preparing to film "The Game of Mind", Castle Film Company gave Paramount Pictures 20% of its investment quota, just like the previous film "The Last Day".
Paramount was once the largest film production and distribution company in Hollywood, but now it has reached the lowest point in its career development.
Castle Film Company chose to cooperate with Paramount because, firstly, both companies are based in Hollywood and have a close relationship with each other; secondly, they also wanted to use Paramount’s huge distribution network to provide film
Strive for maximum benefits.
As for Propaganda Film, it is a small company that integrates film, advertising and MTV production and promotion. It was just founded by David Lynch and a few of his friends.
When Nick invited David Lynch to direct "Mind Games", he sought Sun Dahai's opinion and acquired it.
In the future, this company will be renamed Propagad Entertainment Integrated Marketing Co., Ltd. (Propagad.) and will open a branch in Xiangjiang.
Its business direction will also be adjusted to focus on the promotion and marketing of film and television works, and it will become a supporting service company for Youlian Brokerage Company and Kasol Film Company.
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Amid the noise of the crowd, a reporter asked in English: "I am reporter XXX from the South China Morning Post. I would like to ask Mr. Landico, did Youlian Agency have any involvement in this film with an investment of up to 50 million US dollars?"
Participate in investing?
According to reliable information, a few days ago, Mr. Sheng Zhiwen of Lan Kwai Fong Development and Management Company and you visited Mr. Run Run Shaw. Is Mr. Sheng Zhiman interested in entering the film and television industry?"
This is another strong dose of medicine.
Lan Kwai Fong has now become a symbol of Hong Kong’s fashionable life. Not only the local fashion-conscious young people like to sit there during their breaks, but also the guests who come to Hong Kong for tourism, shopping or business activities.
I will also go to Lan Kwai Fong.
There are hundreds of catering and bar companies from all over the world gathered here. It can be said that they have different styles and characteristics, and are rich and frugal, suitable for all ages.
Lan Kwai Fong has now become the most famous fashionable and casual dining and bar district in Southeast Asia. It is a must-choice for fashionistas visiting Hong Kong and is famous all over the world.
The success of the Lan Kwai Fong project is inevitable by chance. It is a special case resulting from the interaction of various factors in the overall environment of Hong Kong. It is difficult to completely replicate.
This made Lan Kwai Fong one of the major achievements of the Governor of Hong Kong in developing the regional economy for several consecutive years, and was recorded in detail in his work report to the Queen.
The success of Lan Kwai Fong will be interpreted differently from different angles. The architect of the overall plan, Sun Dahai, was so clumsy that he hid himself behind the scenes. As the general manager of Lan Kwai Fong Development and Management Company, Sheng Zhiwen, he could only stand still.
In front of my father-in-law and the media.
To sum up, Sheng Zhiwen has made an indispensable contribution to the development of Lan Kwai Fong, even as much as Sun Dahai.
Sun Dahai only used capital operations to obtain the funds and land needed for the development and renovation of Lan Kwai Fong; he also proposed the intensive management concept of a bar and restaurant street; and the commercial development and management of the entire project through leasing and selling.
means of operation.
However, the specific operation and implementation of the Lan Kwai Fong project were completed bit by bit with the efforts of Sheng Zhiwen and all employees of Lan Kwai Fong Development and Management Company.
As Lan Kwai Fong became more and more famous, Sheng Zhiwen, who stood in front of the stage, naturally became a news figure for various media outlets to dig into the behind-the-scenes stories.
Therefore, Sheng Zhiwen, who came from a poor family, started working part-time at the age of ten, and by the time he came to Hong Kong at the age of nineteen, he already had millions of Canadian dollars in assets and other experiences, all of which were discovered by reporters.
At the same time, the image of a business prodigy who is perseverant, constantly striving for self-improvement, sharp-sighted, and courageous in making decisions has appeared in the public eye with the help of the media.