Chapter 108: Stirring the Hong Kong
The overseas box office was so powerful that it once again boosted the confidence of China Film. It was originally planned to wash and print 200 rolls of tape, but now the third master waved his hand and added 200 more to show the nationwide screening. The premiere was moved to the Temple of Heaven, which was indeed important.
The people of Chen Tiandu have not returned yet, and a joint anti-piracy proposal proposed by Kong Yiji was also passed. The country has launched a massive publicity plan and anti-piracy reporting and publicity. This year, 5,000 to 10,000 yuan is not a small amount, and the salary of an ordinary family for several months is only about 5,000 yuan, which is enough for people to take risks.
Domestic movies have a sluggish box office, and a huge market is not even in the top 20 in the world, and they don’t even like to pay attention to Hollywood blockbusters. This time, "The Matrix" is the first time that Hollywood blockbusters care so much about the domestic market and are so vigorously promoted.
Huayi is also paying attention to the new picture, just to see if this anti-piracy operation can work.
With the addition of Universe Asia, the preliminary preparations in Hong Kong have become smoother. Oriental Daily reported again that this time there are pictures and truth. "Infernal Affairs" was issued by the Hong Kong Police Department, and it is allowed to take photos on the spot in the police station for the first time!" The picture shows a large picture of Chen Tiandu wearing a baseball cap and a gray cloak walking out of the Hong Kong Police Department with Universe Asia CEO Lin Jianyue.
"Hong Kong Film Awards costume designer Li Bijun officially announced his joining the crew of "Infernal Affairs". The Hong Kong gold medal art director Ye Jintian, who just finished the work of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in Li case, also ended his rest early and officially transferred to the crew of "Infernal Affairs" to prepare for the pre-shooting of the movie..."
"Yesterday morning, a fan photographed Du Zai and Andy Lau traveling to Mong Kok with their staff. He was suspected of selecting a site for the film's live scene. He was surrounded by fans and hurriedly escaped from the scene... In the afternoon, Du Zai visited the old actor Zeng Jiang to congratulate him on his 65th birthday, accompanied by a birthday cake, and it was suspected that Zeng Jiang was invited to play a role. The reporter then interviewed Zeng Jiang, and Zeng Jiang said that he did mention it, but he has been in poor health since he finished filming "Anna and the King" with Zhou Yunfa. He is considering whether to accept it, but he kept silent about what role he invited."
"Anna and the King" cost 93 million yuan, and the box office revenue has just exceeded 100 million yuan, and it has declared a box office defeat. However, the movie has a good reputation and is expected to compete for the Oscar next year. Fox also hopes to be able to recover from the Oscars and hopes to regain costs from DVDs.
If Chen Tiandu's initial movements seemed average, but after getting familiar with the mode, he didn't need Andy Lau and Lin Jianyue to accompany him. His next series of actions even more excited and excited the Hong Kong media.
"Liang Sheng, thank you for being an audition. Actually, you don't have to be so polite. I am a junior after all. I can trust your acting skills. I invite you here this time mainly to see if the image after makeup meets the script requirements." Chen Tiandu said to Tony Leung, who was shook hands with helpless look on his face.
"No problem, actor audition is a must. No matter how many awards you win, you will be an actor. If you have any requirements, please say it." Tony Leung, the actor who once set up a street stall, once again allowed Chen Tian to see the friendly and smoothness of Hong Kong actors.
After several humble moments between each other, Chen Tian had to say helplessly: "Liang Sheng, this time I want to ask you to play the role of a policeman. The role is not very big, but it is the basis of the whole article..."
"Dongdong" was just talking, someone knocked outside the door, and Chen Tian apologized to Tony Leung and shrugged without any mind.
Chen Tiandu shouted: "Please come in."
"Director, Mr. Anthony Wong is here. You said that, and he will tell you directly when he comes." Niu Yingying leaned into her head and said.
"Well, just happen, please come in with Mr. Huang and make me a cup of coffee." He explained to Tony Leung again: "The role who invited Wong Sheng to audition is a colleague of Leung and the two major police superintendents of the police station."
Leung Ka Fai smiled and said, "It's okay, they are all old acquaintances... Hey, Old Huang, you are here." As he was speaking, Anthony Wong, who was wearing casual clothes, walked in, "Leung Ka Fai, you are here too. Wow, director, it's a big deal, and the actors have invited several of them."
Chen Tiandu stood up and smiled, "It's a few seniors who give me face. I didn't expect that the seniors in Hong Kong are so easy-going. Huang Sheng, you are welcome to audition, please sit down."
"You're welcome, no, you are the director and the boss, just say whatever you want. We actors don't even talk about so many things."
Tony Leung also smiled and said, "That's right, Chen Sheng is so polite. I'm embarrassed just now. Let's sit down, you're polite director and you're even more polite. Let's have a little bit of coffee. Let's try it."
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After seeing off Tony Leung and Anthony Wong, the next group of people visiting were Wu Zhengyu and Liu Jialing. These actors have one thing in common, that is, the acting school. Just when everyone thought that Chen Tian was only looking for acting, a luxury sports car came out of the hotel, and the four kings of heaven were Leon Lai.
The reporters waiting outside the hotel were so excited that they were infuriated. How many actors would they have to invite to stop this drama? The interviewers were interviewed continuously, and the news continued to stir up the storm of Xiangjiang.
Not only Hong Kong reporters pay attention, but also Baodao and mainland reporters have reported in succession. It is already well known before the filming of the movie begins. I wonder how many film companies are envious of it.
"I only hear the new people laugh, but I don't see the old people crying. Hey, I'm tired of the old, this is the entertainment industry." Chen Long looked at the news of Chen Tiandu, which was almost all in the newspaper, and also had a faint sour taste. His "Rush Hour" also had a box office of over 100 million in the United States, but he never saw Hong Kong people so enthusiastic.
Due to work, the plan to return to the capital in three days has been continuously delayed.
Chen Tian has been busy for several days and his eyes are black.
"Boss, have a cup of hot tea. You have been working for twenty hours in a row." Niu Yingying made a cup of hot tea with distress and came in to ask.
"Well, what time is it now? I remember having an appointment for someone to have tea at four o'clock in the afternoon?"
Niu Yingying was startled and suddenly heard this incident, "Ah, that's almost time, damn it, I almost forgot to remind you."
Chen Tian rolled his eyes and stood up to give her a chestnut on her forehead, "How much memory will be needed next time, and it will be troublesome to delay things and make others think I am playing big names."
"I'm sorry, boss, I won't dare to do it next time." Niu Yingying apologized aggrievedly. Those who don't know thought that Chen Tian was bullying the little assistant.
The person he made an appointment was the famous Emperor Yang Shoucheng and the gold medal agent Huo Wenxi. I won’t talk about the former, but the latter is a beautiful agent who is not inferior to the artist. He is now the director of the Artist Management Department and the director of the Record Department of Emperor Entertainment.
These two people invited Chen Tian to have tea at this time, so why is it self-evident.
Originally, some old companies disdained Chen Tiandu, a guy who was waving money, "playing with big names", but news came out one by one. At first, Ye Jintian and Li Bijun were fine, after all, they were all behind the scenes. Then, Tony Leung and Anthony Wong were good, they were indeed acting, but their popularity was almost there. Then the king of the sky, Li Ming, also joined, which was amazing.
With Andy Lau, this drama is equivalent to a gathering of kings. Who knows how many big names will be invited to join? Even if the pay for a few people, the investment budget of this drama will never be small. Looking back at the newspaper report a few days ago, "The investment budget is not capped", it is almost certain that Chen Tian would not expect the movie to recover the cost in Asia.
The result is obvious at a glance. Chen Tiandu’s goal is Hollywood and Oscars!
Chapter completed!