Zhuang Cheng didn't bother to rest, so he drove to the Peninsula Hotel that afternoon. He was very tired, but mentally very excited, because "Mr. Zombie" was just the beginning of this scene.
There is a dedicated afternoon tea area in the lobby of the Peninsula Hotel.
Old London pure-blood British afternoon tea, the tea sets and tableware are all made of sterling silver, it is famous and often visited by celebrities.
When Zhuang Cheng came in, he saw Feng Bingzhong waving to him. A three-tiered refreshment stand had been placed on the table. There were snacks such as raisin waffles and small cakes. The snacks were fixed, and you had to choose your own tea.
The two of them are not strangers, so you're welcome. Zhuang Cheng ordered a chamomile and orange blossom tea, tasted the cake, and shook his head: "I've heard that the British snacks are so sweet, and it's true."
"First time here?"
"Um!"
"You are a person now. I have to give you face when I go out. You have to get used to it. Come on, I'll drink tea instead of wine and congratulate "Mr. Zombie" on its success!"
Feng Bingzhong was the person in the scene, so there was no awkwardness in the atmosphere. After a brief chat, he smiled and said: "The Hong family refuses to leave Jiahe. I can understand that. Individuals have their own choices. If you show it to Jiahe, we have no reason to accuse you."
But we can be considered friends, and I still hope you can return to Princess Jin, and we are willing to give you 10% more."
There are many ways to divide the accounts of theater chains in Hong Kong. Generally speaking, theaters account for the bulk of the money, and the film producers can get 25%-35% in the end. So giving an extra 10% is not a small amount.
"Is this your unanimous decision?"
"We three shareholders made a unanimous decision, and Boss Lei also agreed."
"I enjoyed working with Princess Jin, and I wanted to, but Mr. Zombie is a hit at the box office, so I have no reason not to make a few more movies while the iron is hot. The next one will probably be a zombie movie, with the same cast, so I can't return to Princess Jin. Sorry!"
"..."
Feng Bingzhong was silent for a moment and sighed: "That's right. If it were me, I would make more films."
"I'm too busy these days. How is Princess Jin doing now?" Zhuang Cheng asked.
"It's all out there, what else can we do? John Woo from Maijia has made another street movie. Shi Tian asked Xu Guanjie to make a movie, barely. Teddy Robin was in a movie,
The box office wasn’t very good.”
"Oh, what a pity. Who would have thought that the all-powerful seven-member group would suddenly break up."
"The key is that everyone is fighting alone and there is no unity. Huang Baiming has the strongest creative ability, but he works alone. There is nothing he can do."
Feng Bingzhong sighed, and Zhuang Cheng showed a tangled look on his face. He seemed to be hesitant and said: "In addition to zombie movies, I barely have the energy to make another one. It will definitely be ranked later. I think it will be on the Spring Festival schedule. How about it?"
"Spring Festival stall?"
It's Feng Bingzhong's turn to be confused, because the Christmas movie has been booked by Huang Baiming, and he is planning a comedy film.
"If you have difficulties, forget it, it doesn't matter."
"No, no, let me think about it!"
Feng Bingzhong said hurriedly, then paused and asked, "What kind of film do you want to make?"
"During the Spring Festival, of course hello, me, hello, everyone. I want to make a family comedy, and I asked Mr. Dongfang Ren to write the script!"
Dongfang Ren!
Feng Bingzhong trembled inexplicably, as if a shadow was coming over him. Looking at the lineup alone, Zhuang Cheng + Dongfang Ren are definitely stronger than Huang Baiming + Gao Zhisen, but Huang Baiming is one of his own.
"Give me some time and we'll talk later?"
"sure!"
Zhuang Cheng raised his tea cup and ate another piece of cake, which was just right in sweetness.
…………
After the original seven-member New Art City group disbanded, their creative power has not diminished.
Because Tsui Hark and Shi Nansheng did not leave, they still filmed under the New Art City brand. Tsui Hark supported John Woo again, Mai Jia supported Lam Lingdong, Huang Baiming took Gao Zhisen, and Zheng Zeshi and others... They launched "
"Happy Ghost", "A Better Tomorrow", "Prison", "A Chinese Ghost Story" and other films, successfully extended his life.
In 1988, Princess Golden's second shareholder, Feng Bingzhong, and third shareholder, Chen Rongmei, left and formed another theater chain in partnership. The careers of New Art City and Golden Princess came to an end.
Nowadays, Tsui Hark, Shi Nansheng, Lam Lingdong, and Zheng Zeshi are all on the left. John Woo has fallen into the vicious circle of comedy masters and cannot extricate himself. The only thing left in New Art City is Huang Baiming.
Feng Bingzhong went back and immediately asked someone from the company to study whether the Spring Festival stall should be given to Zhuang Cheng or Huang Baiming?
"Both sides are planning, so we don't have to make a decision in a hurry?"
"That's not what Zhuang Cheng means. He just doesn't want to wait and wants our promise directly!"
"How can that be done? Huang Baiming is one of his own. If we give him away for the Spring Festival, wouldn't it make him feel chilled?"
"Zhuang Cheng's three dramas, each one is better than the last. "Mr. Zombie" looks like it can break 20 million! Has Huang Baiming himself done a 20 million drama?"
"How about this? You and Zhuang Cheng have another talk to see what actors he wants to hire and what the content is. We can compare the two sides and then decide."
Princess Jin didn't think this was a big deal, Zhuang Cheng just wanted to grab the schedule.
Feng Bingzhong called Zhuang Cheng again, and he agreed.
…
Huang Baiming had no idea.
He got off to a good start with "The Trouble" and his confidence has greatly increased. He is currently planning two films, one is a low-budget romance film and the other is a comedy film to be released during the Spring Festival.
He feels that what Chen Qi said is right, all-star + action + comedy + salty and wet, this routine will last forever.
The story is roughly: a widowed middle-aged man raised his children alone and had a successful career, but he was very lonely. He liked a beautiful female neighbor but did not dare to pursue her. With the help of his children, he finally got married and the whole family was happy.
Very suitable for the Spring Festival.
He wanted to find Shi Tian, ​​Xu Xiaofeng, Leslie Cheung and others to play... He was not strong enough and couldn't afford all-stars, so he had to make a weakened version. However, Huang Baiming is very confident and will definitely be a hit.
…………
While the outside world is causing disturbances, it is difficult for the wheat crops that are gradually rotting to move around.
Someone from Jiahe suddenly came to him and said he wanted to cooperate.
Mai Jia thought that the other party was crazy, but when they met, the other party directly said: "Jiahe is planning to shoot "Lucky Star", and Hung Jin-bao, Cheng Long, and Yuen Biao are all on the list. We want to create an all-star cast. There is a role that you are very interested in."
Suitable."
"No, are you looking for me to film?"
He pointed at himself and laughed dumbly: "Xinyi City and Jiahe are at odds with each other, are you kidding me?"
"We sincerely invite you to join. The remuneration is generous. You only have 5 days of acting, so you can take it..."
Hiss!
Mai Jia looked at the other party's gestures and began to breathe rapidly.
He is less and less interested in making movies, and is instead interested in real estate and stock trading. But in this environment, everyone knows how to speculate in real estate and stocks. No one can resist making so much money in 5 days, not to mention that he is a money addict.
Of course, he also had concerns. What would happen if he went to film a movie for Jiahe by himself?
I can’t explain myself to Xinyi City or Princess Jin.
"Let me think about it?"
"You only have a few days."
The two sides quickly finished talking.
When Mai Jia returned to his residence, he unknowingly came to the study room. This was the former "struggle room" where a group of seven people talked all night long, inspired a lot, had countless romances, and were invincible.
Unexpectedly, everyone left.
He sat on that familiar chair, feeling some nostalgia for his original intention, but then it was all gone. The money in his hand is his own money!
…………
A few days later.
Zou Wenhuai received the news and said happily: "Mai Jia agreed?"
"Promise!"
"Hahaha, he is indeed a money-minded guy. It's strange that we were beaten so badly by Xinyi City before."
"They rely on a team, and Mai Jia cannot do it alone. What should we do next, should we announce the news?" He Guanchang asked.
Chapter completed!