This sentence made the couple feel a little more relaxed.

In the next few days, the box office of "Hardcover" maintained the hot momentum on the first day of its release, with box office exceeding one million for many consecutive days. The total box office exceeded 10 million in the first week of its release, making it the best-selling movie in Hong Kong in November.

The biggest dark horse in the film market.

Because of the popularity of "A Better Tomorrow" overseas, Chow Yun-fat has also become famous in many regions and countries such as the Bay Islands and Southeast Asia. Within two days of the release of "Better Days", overseas film producers began to contact Lam Pictures.

I hope this film will be released.

Tao Yushu handed over the distribution rights of "The Hardcover Chasing Girls" to Shaw Brothers in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

The Shaw family itself made its fortune in Nanyang and only came to Hong Kong in the 1950s. Shaw's theater chain has a considerable market share in several Southeast Asian countries.

Tao Yushu did this, on the one hand, to show his goodwill to Shaw Brothers and to prepare for renting or acquiring Shaw Brothers theater chain in the future, and on the other hand, to unite Zonglianheng and prevent Jiahe from backstabbing.

Entering December, the box office trend of "Hardcover" is still very good.

Several film companies have put their focus on Christmas. After New Year's Day, there is no strong competitor. "The Girl" can be said to be like a duck in water, with a cumulative box office of 21.3 million Hong Kong dollars in three weeks of release.

In recent years, the production of local films in Hong Kong has been increasing every year, with more than 160 films released this year.

There are only so many theater resources, three weeks is almost the entire life cycle, and the box office potential has been completely exhausted. On the third day of the fourth week of release, "Hardcover" was officially released from theaters.

The final total box office was set at HK$21,720,626, temporarily ranking 9th in the 1986 Hong Kong movie box office rankings. This box office result also completely established Lam Pictures' reputation in the Hong Kong film industry.

Since the beginning of this year, Lin has participated in the production of two annual hit films, "The Truman Show" and "A Better Tomorrow." These two films were not only huge hits at the local box office, but also boomed at the overseas box office and copyright deals.

Newspapers have previously reported on the impressive box office performance of "The Truman Show" after its release in the United States, France and other places, and it also triggered some reactions among citizens, including the popularity of "A Better Tomorrow" in East Asia, Southeast Asia and other countries.

, there are also many media reports.

Such eye-catching results have naturally made Lam Pictures one of the most dazzling emerging companies in the Hong Kong film market.

However, Lin's involvement in these two films was not deep after all, and colleagues attributed more of the credit to Lin Chaoyang, the "master of screenwriting."

It broke the prejudices of colleagues and allowed them to see the outstanding side of Lam Films.

The local box office of "A Better Tomorrow" was HK$39.62 million, the local box office of "The Truman Show" was HK$33.46 million, and the local box office of "Better Days" was HK$21.72 million, ranking first, second, and ninth in the annual box office list of Hong Kong movies.

Seeing that 1986 was coming to an end, various film companies took stock and discovered that a film company that had been established less than two years ago had actually produced three films that broke into the top ten box office of the year.

The last film company that had such a strong momentum in the Hong Kong film industry was named New Art City.

On the day of the release of "Fashionable Girls", Tao Yushu held a celebration banquet at the Peninsula Hotel, and the scene was star-studded.

Based on Tao Yushu's character, she actually doesn't like this kind of feasting and reveling atmosphere. However, this is also the best way to show off her momentum. "Adu, are you really thinking about joining Lin's?"

Among the crowd, a pudgy guy wearing glasses was asking his friends. "What can I do? If the company won't let me start a play, I can't be a screenwriter, right?"

The pudgy man felt like someone had shot him in the back, "What's wrong with being a screenwriter? Many great directors have survived like this." Johnnie To looked at his friend again, and wanted to tell him that we are different.

Although Johnnie To is also a screenwriter, he has made several TV series and movies intermittently since the 1980s. Screenwriting is only one of his identities. His more important identity is director.

And the friend in front of him is just a pure screenwriter and a fool. We are not on the same level, so don't try hard, okay?

Feeling the contempt in his friend's eyes, the short and fat man cursed: "Damn!"

When he turned around, the short and fat man accidentally bumped into a middle-parted man.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

Stephen Chow bowed his head and apologized repeatedly.

"fine.

The short, fat man dusted off his clothes and said nonchalantly.

After the pudgy man and Johnnie To left, Stephen Chow approached Chow Yun-fat with a smile on his face and raised his wine glass in a somewhat reserved manner.

"Brother Fa!"

At this time, Chow Yun-fat was surrounded by a group of people. He raised his glass to Stephen Chow with a calm expression, showing an indescribable coolness.

After taking a sip of champagne, Stephen Chow didn't have time to talk to Chow Yun-fat, because the other person's energy had been absorbed by other people.

Stephen Chow could only watch through the crowd, his face full of envy.

"Envy?"

A voice suddenly appeared in his ear. Stephen Chow quickly turned his head and found that it was the boss. He quickly lowered his head and said hello: "Lin Sheng!"

He said with some embarrassment: "Brother Fa is so popular, who wouldn't envy him.

Lin Chaoyang looked at him with a smile, "Maybe you will be more popular than him in the future?"

Stephen Chow said with embarrassment on his face, thinking that Lin Chaoyang was making fun of him, "Lin Sheng was joking."

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. How about you being the leading actor in Apin's new movie?"

Stephen Chow was suddenly surprised, but then he asked: "Lin Sheng, isn't Brother Pin looking for Andy Lau to play the male lead?"

"Andy Lau is currently filming Bao He's "The Last of Us," and the schedule is so tight."

In the Hong Kong film industry, it is normal to be involved in dramas. Generally, artists or managers have energy and can balance the relationship between the crew. It is not difficult to schedule roles. Andy Lau only debuted in 1981, but his rise is very fast, and he lives in both film and television.

Development has achieved good results

In terms of television, he has been highly praised by TVB, and has produced dramas such as "The Falcon", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Deer and the Cauldron".

In terms of movies, there are also works such as "Into the Wrath" and "The Outlaw" that have received great box office and awards awards.

Last year, he had a falling out with TVB over contract issues. He did not recover after being frozen out. Instead, he relied on his connections to make movies such as "The Magic Jade" and "The Best Lucky Star".

Wong Jing's new film is called "The Best Bad Friend" and it continues the "chasing girls" routine of "Beautiful Chasing Girls".

Originally he wanted to name the new film "Chasing Girls in Hardcover 2", but Tao Yushu felt that "Chasing Girls in Hardcover" had just been released and had a sequel released every few months, which meant too much money-making.

There is no rush to wait until half a year to make a sequel, Wang Pin is very efficient anyway.

Andy Lau was recommended by Chow Yun-fat to play the leading role in "The Best Friend". The two had a good relationship at TVB before. At first, Ann Hui was going to film "Into the Wrath", which was the sequel to "The Story of Hu Yue".

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I originally wanted to find Chow Yun-fat, but at that time Chow Yun-fat didn't take the film because of the film's career prospects, so he turned around and recommended it to Andy Lau, allowing the fledgling Andy Lau to make a name for himself in the film industry.

After accepting Lin's "Autumn Fairy Tale", I recommended Andy Lau to Wang Jing.

Wong Jing had collaborated with Andy Lau in "Emerald" before, and was recommended by Chow Yun-fat, so he naturally had no objection to it.

Unfortunately, Andy Lau is now close to Bao Wo. He played a supporting role in "The Best Lucky Star" before, and now Bao Wo has given him a separate role in "The Heart of the Heart"

The two films were scheduled to coincide with each other. Of course Andy Lau wanted to have them all, but Mr. Lin did not give him the honor.

We are not familiar with each other, so there is no need to accommodate him.

Stephen Chow looked at Lin Chaoyang and couldn't believe it.

Although Lin Sheng and Mrs. Lin had said more than once before that they would give him a solo show in the future, Stephen Chow has been at TVB for so many years and knows that sometimes it is better to listen to what the boss says and not to take it seriously.

"Lin Sheng, I... have never played a leading male role. I am not famous and cannot hold the box office... Stephen Chow pursed his lips and spoke in a low voice.

"These are not things you should worry about, just play your part and that's it!"

The tone of Lin Chaoyang's words was clearly a warning, but there was an inexplicable reassurance in Stephen Chow's ears. The boss's attitude was clear that he wanted to praise him. The boss was not afraid of losing money, so he had nothing to hesitate about. "Thank you.

Lin Sheng, I will definitely work hard!" Zhou Xingchi said with his lips pursed.

“It’s not enough to just work hard, you have to find your own characteristics.

There are many actors in Xiangjiang, but there are only a few who stand at the top of the pyramid. You are mine, and I hope you can stand on top."

Lin Chaoyang's words were serious and full of high hopes. Zhou Xingchi felt a surge of blood in his heart. He said with a moved face: "Yes, Lin Sheng, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Lin Chaoyang nodded happily, patted his shoulder and left.

Stephen Chow looked at Lin Chaoyang's back and was moved when Wang Jing came to him and said, "Axing, did Lin Sheng tell you?" "Brother Jing!" Stephen Chow turned around and saw Wang Jing, with joy and nervousness in his eyes.

"Don't be afraid, the boss is not afraid of losing money."

Wang Jing's tone was teasing, but meaningful.

"Chasing Girls" was a hit at the box office, and he received nearly HK$600,000 in local box office dividends alone. Tao Yushu was very generous, and the local box office dividends were settled to him this morning.

If you include the investment dividends from Wang Jing's film studio and the overseas dividends from the movie, it would be worth at least one hundred to several hundred thousand. Wang Jing has been a director for almost ten years, but he did not earn as much as he did from this movie.

Although he was happy in his heart, it was inevitable that he had other thoughts.

"The Girl Who Wanted" became a hit, and Stephen Chow gained a little fame as the third male lead, but when it comes to being the first male lead, both his fame and box office appeal are far behind.

Wong Jing is very afraid that "Best Friend" will be affected because the male lead has little box office appeal. After all, this is related to his vital interests.

But Wang Jing also understands that Stephen Chow is the person that the boss wants to praise. Besides, he has worked with Stephen Chow and found that this boy does have some acting talent. "Brother Jing, you will have to take more care of me in the next film."

Stephen Chow squeezed out a smile to compliment Wong Jing, and the two of them joked for a while. Stephen Chow mentioned the box office dividends, which scratched Wong Jing's itch, with a look of pride on his face.

"Hey, Adu, I just heard Wang Jing chatting with the traffic light. He earns 2 million Hong Kong dollars per movie!" The short, fat man found Johnnie To and said in surprise.

The short, fat man didn't know Stephen Chow's name, so he called out the name of his character in "The Girl Who Wants You". Johnnie To's face was as usual when he heard his friend's words, and he wasn't surprised at all. He obviously knew it already.

"You already knew this?"

"Nonsense, otherwise what job would I take?"

"Why don't you call me something good like this? Are you still a friend?" "Lin wants a director, not a paper boy."
To be continued...