In the last week of December, the competition for the Lunar New Year stalls has become fierce.
However, there are also a few new films released. A romance film "Tears of a Fallen City" starring Zhou Dongyu, the previous Miss Mou, has been released.
And after "Love to the End", Xu Jinglei once again starred in the romance film "Close Enemies".
Coincidentally, both movies also star Li Chi-ting, who won the Academy Award for Best New Actor last year for "The Thief of Time."
It is obvious that the Hong Kong film industry is looking for new talent. Although the two films did not make much noise, there was a lot of news out of the country.
If you are shameless, just brag about being the new star in the Chinese film industry.
The biggest highlight of the Lunar New Year show is that Li Zhiting competes with himself in the ring.
It is only a matter of time before the two films attack and attract everyone's attention.
I am not embarrassed to brag about myself.
Are you still playing in the ring? Are there any spectators? Are you surrendering and grabbing?
It's an old routine. One part is with Zhou Dongyu, a girl in a relationship, and the other part is with Xu Jinglei. The attention immediately rises. This has been the case for unknown actors in Hong Kong in the past ten years.
Even if you are not famous, as long as your partner is famous, you can take advantage of it, and your name will become famous immediately after the movie is released.
The most successful example is Lin Chiling.
This is not an exception. In "LOVE", a romance film to be released during the Spring Festival, Ruan Jingtian, Zhao Youting, and Peng Yuyan are paired with two first-line actresses, Zhao Wei and Shu Qi.
The key is that not only Hong Kong and Taiwan filmmakers use this trick, but mainland companies also copy it.
"Detective Dee: The Tongtian Empire" Hua Yang is going to make a sequel, or a prequel, so it is logical to replace the high-paying Andy Lau.
During the National Day holiday last year, if it hadn’t been for the help from Tengxun, which added an airdrop mode to its flagship game “Cross Fire”, it would have been impossible for “PUBG” to overtake “Detective Detective”.
The box office is close to 300 million, and the reputation is not bad. Even if it is not overshadowed by "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", there is no doubt that the sequel will be a hit.
It is bound to be a hit, so Andy Lau, who earns a high salary, is not that important to Huayang.
After all, hiring Andy Lau was just for box office appeal. Now that the sequel has its own appeal, there is no need for it.
By the way, Li Binbin was also replaced. The contract has expired and he is no longer one of his own.
It is rumored that the leading actors have been replaced by newcomers Zhao Youting, Feng Shaofeng, Lin Gengxin, and Huang Xiaoming's girlfriend Yang Ying.
Yeah, it’s the same as what I remember from “Detective Dee: The God of Dragon King”.
In one way, a sequel to a hit movie is guaranteed, so it's perfect for supporting newcomers.
After this movie, Huang Xiaoming's girlfriend will probably be the next Lin Chiling soon. Making a star is that simple.
They are all models, and they are all promoted.
When the Lunar New Year season was in full swing, Li Qian also held a celebration party for "Love Is Not Blind".
Originally, it was going to be released on December 5th if it exceeded 600 million. The third movie to break 600 million is definitely worth the effort.
However, Teng Huatao, who was holding a breath in his heart, wanted to wait until it exceeded 670 million, that is, after surpassing the "Tangshan Earthquake".
However, as luck would have it, three blockbusters were released in succession, completely occupying the market.
Pirated copies were also released four weeks after its release. There were fewer and fewer films scheduled, and the box office dropped sharply. In the past Monday, it only had a total box office of 27 million, and the total box office was fixed at 625 million.
Although he felt that Tenghua was a little disappointed, Li Qian still congratulated him.
"Congratulations, Director Teng."
"I would also like to thank Director Li for his support." Teng Huatao and Li Qian had a drink, obviously not very interested.
In November, "Love Is Not Blind" swept the film market, with a box office of 56 million on its first day.
I originally thought that the first-day box office would be over 700 million. After all, Li Qian's "I Am Legend" only made more than 40 million on its first day last year, which was a difference of 10 million.
However, there will be three blockbusters in the future, and the box office will be cut in half, and it is still early to reach 700 million.
Not to mention 700 million, it did not even exceed the expected "Tangshan Earthquake", otherwise it would have slapped the Huang brothers in the face.
The cost of 20 million and the box office of more than 600 million was still a bit disappointing. Li Qian also knew why. He smiled and said, "Huayang Media's total profit last year was only 190 million.
There are so many profits from movies. One movie can create a year's profit for a listed company with a market value of tens of billions. Looking at the entire industry, there are only a few people."
Having said this, Teng Huatao felt relieved.
Yes, apart from Li Qian, he was the only one. One movie earned Huayang a year's profit. Thinking of this, Teng Huatao didn't feel too regretful.
Seeing that Teng Huatao finally looked away, Li Qian secretly shook his head. It was really troublesome for him to have to work part-time as a close confidant to educate others.
The key point is that this person is more than ten years older than me. What is this?
I also talked to Teng Huatao about the TV series "Thirty-three Days of Love", and we will prepare it for next year and ask him to supervise the production.
With such a good project, it would be a pity not to make a TV series.
After the discussion, Teng Huatao happily went to accept everyone's congratulations and compliments.
Li Qian turned around and found Xu Zheng, wanting to ask about the writing of the script for the sequel to "The Man on the Road". The script was in preparation last year, and was interrupted for half a year while filming "I'm Not the God of Medicine".
Three months have passed. If the script is almost completed, there is basically no problem for the sequel to be released during the 2013 Spring Festival.
However, before Li Qian could speak, Xu Zheng spoke first.
"Director Li, the sequel to "Unfortunately" may not be released soon."
"Did Brother Zheng encounter any difficulties?" Li Qian asked.
"That's not true. The main reason is that I have to film a TV series next year." Xu Zheng said apologetically, "Last year, I was an old senior at the Shanghai Theater Academy when I filmed a TV series called "The Big Girl Gets Married." At that time, he approached me.
I agreed to shoot the sequel "A Man Got Married", but later it was delayed again because of "I'm Not the God of Medicine". He has been waiting for me, and I can't recommend it. They are all old friends."
It turns out that Xu Zheng's status is quite high now. He is the leading actor in a movie worth 1.6 billion, the Golden Rooster Best Actor, and a director with a box office worth 200 million. It is impossible for him to make a TV series.
But the old senior has already said it.
Even if the seniors understood and stopped looking for him, Xu Zheng himself would definitely have to play the role. People have been waiting for him for a year.
Filming a TV series?
Li Qian has an impression of the TV series Xu Zheng mentioned. It is a story about an honest man + a good man + a middle-aged uncle, and a group of various women. The character Xu Zheng in it is quite likable.
Li Qian also understands that relationships come and go, but he is a little regretful, "Then next year's Chinese New Year, our audience will have one less excellent comedy to watch. This year's New Year lacks a bit of flavor."
Why doesn't Xu Zheng want to film it earlier? Who can be an actor if he can be a director?
Just one year later, Li Qian doesn't care.
A project here was postponed, and then Wu Siyuan came to the door and delivered a project, a project about the high-level struggle of the Xiangjiang Police Department.
After hearing Wu Siyuan explain the general content, Li Qian probably knew that this was "Cold War".
Investment is okay, but Li Qian still needs to ask why.
"Mr. Wu, how did Hong Kong movies find their way to me?"
Why else could it be that I have fallen in love with you Li Qian? Wu Siyuan thought to himself, but smiled and said, "These two directors are newcomers. The cost of the movie is not small. 60 million yuan is not that easy."
Even though I have some spare money, it's not enough. I want to ask Director Li to help two new directors, but it's not easy."
As he talked, Wu Siyuan looked like an old-timer and a bole, worried there, as if he was worried about Xiangjiang Movie.
It is indeed not that easy for a new director with a cost of 60 million yuan in today's declining Hong Kong film industry.
Li Qian then asked, "Mr. Wu seemed to have said just now that the two protagonists were invited by Aaron Kwok and Liang Jiahui, and also persuaded Andy Lau to come as a guest star. With this lineup, it shouldn't be difficult to cost 60 million."
With this lineup, even if it's a new director, the cost of 60 million won't be a problem at all.
It is true that Hong Kong films are in decline, but the entertainment industry has never lacked capital. Those projects that are clamoring for investment and are not willing to invest basically have no future at first glance.
As long as there are some two-point projects, there is never a shortage of investment. A lot of capital from all walks of life is waving checks, wanting to share the big cake of the film industry.
Well
I originally wanted to convince Li Qian with this lineup, but unexpectedly he turned the question back to himself.
After several contacts, Wu Siyuan found that Li Qian was not that easy to fool at all, so he simply opened the skylight and said quantitatively, "Director Li, let me tell you the truth. This film is a film that Euphoria wants to invest in, but it has not been officially confirmed yet.
, the actors have only agreed verbally, and they are using this lineup to negotiate for sponsorship.
I read the script and felt that this film has great potential and is a rare masterpiece in recent years, so I have the idea of investing in it, but the funds are not enough. If Director Li is willing to invest, I can get it before the film is confirmed."
"So that's it." Li Qian understood. He used Andy Lau and Aaron Kwok's reputation to attract sponsorship. Once he got the sponsorship, he could save another investment.
Similar to "Let the Bullets Fly", Jiang Wen used Zhou Runfa to fool Ge You, then used Ge You to lure Zhou Runfa here, and then used the names of the three giants to get all the investments.
"But do you have any objections from Yule?" Li Qian asked again.
Wu Siyuan smiled quite contentedly, "I also have some influence in the Hong Kong film industry. Director Li doesn't have to worry about this. Moreover, the first person who saw the script was Andy. He also wanted to invest at the beginning, but was forced by Jiang Zhi.
After cutting off his beard, he would be too embarrassed to argue, but I have no worries."
"Okay, I can invest. I'll cover whatever funding gap Mr. Wu has." In this case, Li Qian doesn't care. The main reason is that he is too lazy to participate in the infighting among the filmmakers in Hong Kong. If Jiang Zhiqiang is just cutting off the Hu,
Liu Dehua, there is nothing wrong with Wu Siyuan intercepting him.
"Without further delay, Director Li will send me and I to go to Xiangjiang. We will go to Hua Tsai first. The three of us will decide first and invest 60 million. Any sponsorship we get later can be used as publicity costs." Wu Siyuan
He said immediately.
With Li Qian's investment, Wu Siyuan doesn't really care whether he gets sponsorship or not. He believes in Andy Lau's vision. "Crazy Stone" is a good example.
And with Li Qian’s investment and promotion of the movie when it’s released, it’s basically stable.
Li Qian had no objection, so he called Du Yang and asked her and Wu Siyuan to go to Xiangjiang.
Over and over again, one project was postponed and another was picked up for nothing. Although Hong Kong films have declined, there is still potential of 200 to 300 million yuan, and it is a guaranteed profit.
Even if you don't make much money, you can still increase your revenue.
It has absorbed seven UME cinemas owned by Wu Siyuan, which also has the advantage of investing in high-quality Hong Kong films.