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Chapter 81 Kung Fu Movie

Phoenix TV Chinese Channel, its programs are mostly based on practical reports.

The program style is kept relaxed and comfortable without crossing the line.

Xu Hui liked this style very much, so he did not refuse after receiving an invitation from "Qianqiang Threesomes".

...

Xu Hui hopes to have a meeting with Mr. Jin Yong with full respect.

He really wanted to know what kind of mind the master who could write about the great hero is for the country and the people!

Unfortunately, Mr. Jin Yong is not at home. It is said that he went to study in the UK...

However, he fully authorized an agent to handle the film and television adaptation.

Most of the film and television adaptation rights of Mr. Jin Yong's works have been sold, and the deadline has not yet arrived. After finding out, Xu Hui and his gang left.

The adaptation permissions for general works are time-limited.

Usually between five and eight years.

Jin Yong is not stupid. Even if he sold the copyright of "The Smiling and Proud Wanderer" to the central mother for one dollar, there would be time limits!

"The copyright should still be in the hands of Zhang Dahuzi, but it will expire next year..."

No wonder Big Bearded Man filmed so many Jin Yong’s martial arts dramas in ten years. It turns out that the copyright is about to expire...

However, the copyright of film and television works by Mr. Jin Yong is too complicated. First of all, Mr. Jin Yong himself is quite indifferent to his copyright. Now he is in his 90s and no longer manages the copyright personally. It is said that the copyright has been handed over to the person in charge. At best, his wife Lin Leyi occasionally takes care of it.

Once Jin Yong takes over the copyright, he doesn't know who will end up in his hands, which is quite sad.

"There are not many companies in the mainland that have the production capabilities of film and television dramas. Please be sure to agree. Once the copyright of Mr. Jin Yong's work expires, contact us as soon as possible and we will provide the greatest sincerity..."

...

After handling the meeting with Mr. Jin Yong, Xu Hui came to the recording studio of "Qianqiang Threesomes".

The studio is decorated very much like a small study room, with a hint of classicality.

The most eye-catching thing is the round table placed in the middle, with three chairs placed around the round table, where the host and the guest sat.

The host of the program is Dou Wentao, and there is also a permanent guest host Liang Wendao.

Both of them are quite talkative. They are one of the few TV shows in China that can be watched for a whole episode by just bickering. However, one thing is that these two views sometimes tend toward the West.

As a public magistrate, how can you be considered a public magistrate if you don’t belittle the mainland?

Xu Hui came here mainly to promote the movie.

Speaking of which, "Huang Feihong" has been released in Xiangjiang for four weeks, but its popularity has not diminished. The box office has exceeded 50 million. Now, we are working hard to record the top ten movies in the history of the box office...

Arriving at the recording site, putting on the wireless headset, Xu Hui walked onto the field...

Not even a script...

Dou Wentao, wearing frameless glasses, saw Xu Hui and hurriedly reached out and smiled: "Director Xu, I have been recognizing my reputation for a long time. I have always looked forward to recording a program with you!"

"Where is it, I'm looking forward to being on "Changqiang Threesomes"..."

"Director Xu, I admire you for a long time."

Liang Wendao, who had a buzz cut, had a smile on his face and shook hands.

Xu Hui also replied with a smile: "…I have been long and long…"

Damn, do these people have no other words?

Xu Hui didn't know much about the two hosts, that is, he just knew a rough idea.

After reading the introduction, I said, "This conversation program is very eclectic, either for the audience to listen to, or gossip about a topic."

No wonder the ratings are very low!

After chatting for a few words, they got to know each other. The three of them sat down. The theme of today's program is "The Past and Present Life of Kung Fu Movie".

After all, Xu Hui is here, known as the new representative of Kung Fu movies.

...

"The person who came today is Director Xu Hui, who is known as the new generation of genius directors!"

"Thanks!"

Xu Hui clasped his hands together and thanked the camera.

"Xu Hui is called a genius director. Your total box office of the movie exceeds one billion, right?"

"It should be..."

"I'm really a genius director!"

"No, don't always say that to me. In the past, when Director Ning Hao debuted, you called him a genius director, and now I call me a genius director. I feel that the genius director is too rampant..."

Liang Wendao explained with a smile: "This also means everyone's love for you!"

"I'm ashamed of being..."

Dou Wentao went straight to the topic: "Actually, when it comes to action movies, what we usually think of is kung fu superstars, such as Li Xiaolong, Chen Long, Li Lianjie..."

"In recent years, there have been few new generations of kung fu superstars appearing..."

Liang Wendao continued.

"In addition to "Ip Man" making Donnie Yen famous, Wu Jing is now relying on "Wang Feihong" to officially become a new generation of kung fu superstar!"

"They are not considered new generations, Wu Jing is thirty-six this year!"

Xu Hui added silently.

"…Director Xu, from the perspective of the director, you tell us why kung fu films have a ten-year cliff? After entering the new century, few new kung fu films have caused sensation."

"I think it's because of the audience's aesthetics, because it's difficult to come up with new tricks in kung fu films."

Xu Hui glanced at Dou Wentao and Liang Wendao, and continued: "In fact, the reason why traditional Chinese Kung Fu has been able to leap from ordinary folk skills to "national arts" and even the sustenance of the entire national spirit is inseparable from the idea of ​​"saving the country through sports" that emerged in the early 20th century. The concept of "Sick Man in East Asia" was repeatedly spoken in this process and became an important discourse of national identity in the narrative of later Kung Fu movies..."

"Yes, Li Xiaolong's "Jingwumen" is a topic about this!"

"That's right, Mr. Li Xiaolong has a great effect on kung fu films! I will continue to say that many people mentioned "sports save the country" at that time, and relying on personal strength to break the shackles of the traditional concept of "sick man from East Asia". Although it failed, it provided a considerable source of inspiration for our later film creation... that is, nationalist narrative!"

Xu Hui picked up the cup in front of him and took a sip of tea, moistening his throat: "When it comes to kung fu films, the symbol of officially becoming an independent film genre was the release of "The Legend of Huang Feihong" directed by Hu Peng and starring Guan Dexin in 1949.

Although this series seems a bit too old now, some of its basic elements are still commonly used in modern kung fu films: the real martial arts of hard bridges and hard horses, the national spirit of self-improvement, and the traditional morality of modesty and etiquette...

But during this period, nationalist narratives were still not a common theme in Kung Fu movies, and national emotions were still in a non-"disclosed" stage in the film.

In the 1970s, Mr. Li Xiaolong filmed three movies in Hong Kong, completely integrating national emotions into kung fu films!

Especially "Jingwumen" perfectly combines the theme of the traditional martial arts film "Revenge" with national conflicts. Chen Zhen broke the plaque of "Sick Man in East Asia" and kicked away the sign "Chinese and dogs are not allowed to enter", which became a classic shot of Chinese-language movies!"

"Yes! Wow, I didn't expect that in addition to making movies, Director Xu also has such profound research on these theories!"

Liang Wendao looked at Xu Hui with an extremely admired look, as if he had reexamined him.

"…I am a kung fu movie fan myself, I am obsessed with kung fu and martial arts movies!"

Xu Hui explained with a smile.

"No wonder you can make a movie like "Huang Feihong"!"

Dou Wentao sighed a little.

"What do you think about when you conceive the movie "Huang Feihong"?"
Chapter completed!
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