John Woo started his career in comedy films.
All parties recognized him as a comedy director. He wanted to make a gangster film, but neither Golden Harvest nor New Arts City allowed it. This time "The Comedian" failed at the box office, he had no excuse. He just apologized softly: "Yes." It's my fault, I'm sorry."
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"never mind!"
Mai Jia got angry and had no choice. There was really a shortage of people under his command, so he said: "You go back and have a good rest. Go ahead." "When will the next film be shot?"
John Woo mustered up the courage to ask.
"I don't know. I have to wait for the script. If you have a script, bring it to me."
Zheng Zeshi listened for a while, and the dog walked away in a sly manner. He returned to his workroom and pulled out a half-written script called "The Divorced Father."
It tells the story of a divorced middle-aged man with a son who rented a house. The landlord was also a divorced man with a daughter. The landlord had always been indifferent to the family and ignored his daughter. But after the male protagonist moved in, he kept everything in order. , took good care of his daughter, and the landlord gradually became infected.
He mingled in the creative team of Xinyi City, learned slowly, and had a clear understanding of his own image and positioning. "The Divorced Dad" was tailor-made for him.
The male protagonist is a good man who is a bit useless. He is good at cooking and knitting good sweaters. His wife is highly educated and has a strong personality. This kind of setting in the bad streets of later generations was still relatively new in the 1980s.
Zheng Zeshi wants to make a light comedy, light-hearted and humorous, with tears in his eyes. It is unlikely to be a box office hit, but the probability of losing money is low, and the cost is low anyway.
Zheng Zeshi was hesitant. He knew that Mai Jia had no one under his command. He would finish writing the script and take it over. Mai Jia would support it. Xinyi City was in a precarious situation, so he might take the opportunity to take over.
However, Mr. Chen said that Xinyi City can only last until next year at most!
He doesn't think Mr. Chen is bragging. The leftists must kill Xinyi City, and the leftists have also proven their strength. "If a man dies and a bird looks up to the sky, he will not die for eternity!"
Zheng Zeshi cheered himself up, put away the script, wrote a resignation letter, got up and knocked on the door of Mai Jia's office. "Fat Kent (Zheng Zeshi's English name), do you have anything to do with me?"
"Mr. Mai!"
He was still a little nervous when it came to the matter. When he handed the letter over, Mai Jia thought he was going to come up with a script, but when he saw it was a resignation letter, the anger he had been scolding John Woo arose again: "What are you doing? Do you have any conscience and loyalty? Resigning at this time? Do you know that this is exactly when the company needs you?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Mai!"
No matter what Mai Jia said, Zheng Zeshi just apologized. Mai Jia scolded for a while, becoming increasingly weak: "Are you sure you want to leave?" "Yeah!"
"Don't let me see you again. If you live on the street in the future, I won't even give you a dollar!"
Mai Jia patted the table, and Zheng Zeshi said something special, turned around and went out. This kind of thing is the most painful when making a decision, but it feels relaxed and happy after making a decision. He went back to pack his things and called Chen Qi by the way.
"Fat Kent!"
At this moment, a female colleague suddenly slipped in with a surprised look on her face: "They said you were leaving?" "Yes!"
"Where to go? Jiahe?"
"Sister Li, don't ask about this kind of thing!"
"You're not going back to TVB, are you? It's impossible, is it...hiss!"
The female colleague's eyes suddenly widened. Zheng Zeshi hissed and said: "We are friends, don't think about me dying!" "Wow! Fat Kent, you are so brave, do you really dare to go?"
"People are prospering one after another, and Lin Lingdong is shooting movies, why can't I? Okay, okay, I'm leaving, see you in the world!" Zheng Zeshi walked away holding a bunch of things.
The female colleague sighed: "It's only been a few years, and Xinyi City is about to collapse? It seems that I have to prepare a way out. Her name is Gu Weili, a producer and coordinator, and she has a younger brother who is in middle school. His name is Gu Dezhao.
The core of Xinyi City's ability to create brilliance is the seven-member creative team.
Secondly, there are these backbones. Their films may not be big hits, but they have effectively increased the number of films produced by New Arts City and basically have no losses.
Chen Qi broke up the seven-member creative team and started to dig out the middle layer again. Sooner or later, an empty shell was left. Mai Jia and Shi Tian were not good at creating and were already rotten meat in the pot. Where could people like Huang Baiming be? If Xinyi City collapses, he can still go elsewhere, or simply stand on his own.
Chen Qi plans to spend one year doing it, and the leftists must expand the theater next year. The end of April.
When Zheng Zeshi came over, the first important thing was to hold a meeting.
Early in the morning, all the backbones of the leftist party arrived. Chen Qi and Shi Nansheng presided over the meeting, representing Dongfang Company and Yindu respectively.
Those present include: Tsui Hark, Xian Qiran, Lam Lingdong, Mou Dundi, Liu Dehua, Liang Jiahui, Zhong Chuhong, Liu Xuehua, Zheng Zeshi, Qiu Shuzhen, Li Saifeng, Guan Lijie, Wu Zhenyu, Li Lianjie, Ji Chunhua, Xiong Xinxin, Sun Jiankui.
These people, plus Li Hanxiang and Chen Musheng who were not present, are the entire productive force of the left. Shi Nansheng first summarized the first quarter of Yindu.
Later, Chen Qi also said: "Dongfang Company only released one movie, "Life is Beautiful" in the first quarter, and the final box office was 17 million, breaking the record for Hong Kong literary films. To be honest, I didn't expect it to be so high. I thought 10 million would be pretty good.
Let me briefly report the situation to everyone..."
"Master, I'm afraid you are so polite!" Qiu Shuzhen said with a smile.
"That's right, you are the boss, what do you report to us?" Liang Jiahui said. "Attitude! Do you understand your attitude, do you understand your humility?"
Chen Qi snorted, cosplayed Lei Jun's friendly smile, and said: ""Life is Beautiful" made about 6.5 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong and 7.85 million US dollars overseas. It will be released in mainland China in the future. Different from the past, this film we You may get some mainland income.
In addition, I have reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox to register for next year's Oscars. There will be a series of activities that I will not go into details here." "In May, "Tai Chi 3" will be exhibited at the Cannes Film Festival. I won’t participate if I have other important matters. The team will be led by Nan Sheng, and there will be a few films including "Kapok Kasaya"." "Tell me about this year's filming plan!"
""Happy Ghost 2", directed by Lin Lingdong, starring Liang Jiahui, plus three young and beautiful new faces!" "Master, you dislike us!"
"Shut up! "Happy Ghost 2" is filming in the summer and is expected to be completed in one month. A Dong has a heavy task this year, and there is also a film "Fatal Express" starring Li Lianjie, Qiu Shuzhen, Yu Rongguang, Guan Lijie, Zheng Zeshi, Ji Chunhua ,Xiong Xinxin, Sun Jiankui, Wu Zhenyu!
The script has been completed, so you can prepare accordingly and try to finish filming within this year and release it next year." "Hee!"
When Qiu Shuzhen heard that her name was mentioned and she was ranked behind Li Lianlian, she must be the heroine, and she immediately became happy. Li Saifeng glanced at her and felt a little disappointed. She only filmed one film, "Happy Ghost", and then disappeared.
"The Frog Prince, directed by Xian Qiran, stars Andy Lau, Chung Chuhong, Liang Jiahui, Zheng Zeshi, plus a young and beautiful actress. I have finished writing the script for a comedy film and it will be released on Christmas or Spring Festival."
Chen Qi looked at this group of people, especially those who have not yet become famous, and thought to himself: "Grow up quickly, so that I can film "Eight Stars Announcement" and "Nine Stars Announcement". This is called the serious Spring Festival film. , All-Stars is lively and lively, Hong Kong people love to watch this.
After he finished speaking, he called out: "Old Zheng? Old Zheng?" "Ah?"
Zheng Zeshi didn't react for a moment and said hurriedly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, they used to call me Fat Kent." "What's Fat Kent and Thin Kent? It's Lao Zheng. When will you finish writing the script?"
"Hurry, hurry!"
"After you finish writing it, bring it to me and I will set up a project for you!" "Okay, thank you very much, Mr. Chen!"
Chen Qi glanced around and said again: "Ah Feng!" "Brother Qi!" Li Saifeng cheered up.
"Don't worry, I'm too busy right now. I'll arrange your play when I get some time." "I'll be fine!"
Li Saifeng said hurriedly, but she felt a lot more comfortable.
Chapter completed!