Blocked?

Shen Changlin couldn't help but laugh...

It's a bit like Türkiye provoking Russia and threatening, 'Türkiye will fight even the Russian army!'

"Operation Mekong", even in the original time and space, the box office in Hong Kong was just over 10 million.

Compared with the mainland’s 1.174 billion, it’s even a fraction more than that!

Blocked?

Kill your sister!

Just like a report saying that Hollywood has completely ignored the Chinese market...

How did you come to your conclusion?

In the global film market, who doesn’t care who doesn’t care? Go to Hollywood and ask, is there anyone who doesn’t care?

Hong Kong market?

But Shen Changlin definitely couldn't say that directly, but smiled: "Of course we care about the Hong Kong market, otherwise, we wouldn't set up a branch here specifically..."

"Let me popularize "Operation Mekong"... We have always heard about Americans transnational law enforcement. Operation Mekong is actually the first time Chinese police went to overseas law enforcement. The prototype was the Golden Triangle murder of Chinese sailors on October 5, also known as the Mekong River tragedy! "

"After the tragedy, the Chinese police set up a task force, led by Liu Yuejin, director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, to investigate the Mekong River murder case. After two years and three arrests, Nokang was finally arrested..."

"Why choose Lin Chaoxian as director?"

"Because Lam Chao-hsien has been making police movies before, but I found that he went to a bit of extremes. "The Witness" and "The Informant" were too Hollywood movies... In fact, the reason why Hong Kong movies are popular all over Asia is that they are different. You can't be too Hollywood. , just like Korean movies, although many people say that Korean movies are great, they are still essentially Hollywood narratives..."

Shen Changlin continued: ""Reverse War" is actually good, with a large proportion of action scenes. The director, while ensuring that the main narrative line is basically intact, uses all available scenes and props to enjoy the excitement of snake spears and short cannons, but "Reverse War" has a fatal flaw, it is not supported by the righteousness of the family and the country!"

"I handed "Operation Mekong" to him with only two requirements: firstly, it should be exciting, and secondly, it should be beautiful!"

"So how did he finish?"

"...It's okay, I'm quite satisfied anyway..."

…

"Operation Mekong"...

Of course it cannot be called a classic, after all, many things cannot be explained directly!

But it is really invincible at this time.

On the first day of release, the box office was 53 million, which is not particularly high.

It's normal, after all, it has the aura of the main theme...

But there are already countless people crazy about Amway, especially advocating scale:

"This is an adaptation of real events. Killing is not delayed at all, whether it is child soldiers playing roulette or a dealer stabbing a peasant woman to death, it is extremely shocking!"

"Haha, the Ministry of Public Security has directly approved a movie, and the General Administration has no say at all!"

Of course, there are indispensable jokes that satirize the little fresh meat...

"I watched it, and Xiao Tian's acting skills are really shocking. This time, the little fresh dog completely tortures the little fresh meat!"

It’s a preliminary guide…

"Operation Mekong" is definitely profitable because the cost of 200 million was clearly stated in the bidding meeting.

But this drama was very successful, and the Ministry of Public Security was particularly satisfied. Copyright sales must be more than the cost of publicity and distribution. Calculated by offsetting this, the total investment in production and publicity was 150 million. If you only count the box office, it will be almost 450 million back!

How could "Operation Mekong" not even earn 450 million at the box office?

This does not include the premium income from joint production, future government incentives, foreign copyright sales and other income...

That's why Shen Changlin doesn't care...

…

When I arrive in Hong Kong, of course I have to attend a party...

As the proprietor, Huang Baigao rented a nightclub and specially hosted a banquet for Shen Changlin and a group of Hong Kong tycoons...

Shen Changlin knows most of the big guys.

Wong Pak Ming, Eric Tsang, Sammo Hung and of course the Emperor's Yang Shoucheng!

But... Shen Changlin didn't recognize any of the girls accompanying him!

Only after listening to the introduction did I know Zhu Zhixian, Su Haoer, Luo Cailing, Chen Jingyi...

Shen Changlin really doesn’t know him!

It's normal. How long has it been since he watched the latest Hong Kong movies and dramas?

All the third-tier films have been renamed "Western Lie Jiluo Taibo Prince Space Capsule" to tell the story of realism...

Shen Changlin responded to Huang Baigao's introduction and asked in a low voice: "Why do you call these people?"

"...you don't like it?"

Shen Changlin shook his head: "I'm not used to it..."

Huang Baigao whispered: "These are newcomers from various families looking for opportunities. If you are not used to it, just ignore them!"

In fact, in the early years, being an artist in Hong Kong was a demanding job. You occupied resources, and you had to maintain a good state, including public image, appearance and figure. These are all part of the job. If there is a slight mistake, seniors If you don't promote it, the media will have opinions, let alone if you offend certain capitalist forces, your saliva will drown you.

The Hong Kong entertainment industry is a conservative and highly developed business society. Self-discipline, hard work and a good image that the public can see are the basic artistic virtues.

In fact, you can play many roles, and so can I. Why should I play them for you?

Of course there is something unspeakable behind this!

Nowadays, things are different - everyone knows that the entertainment industry is easy to make money...

Instead of giving opportunities to some young people with no background, I should praise my own son - this is what the Xiang family does.

As a result, it will be more difficult for newcomers to get ahead!

I can only go to various wine bureaus...

They are all motivated girls...

Forget it, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, when in Rome, do as the Romans do...

…

Zeng Zhiwei spoke first: "I heard that in a mainland drama, the actor's salary can be 50 million?"

"...Depending on the size, if the platform is willing to buy this drama for 300 million, of course I will give the lead actor a salary of 50 million, because the platform is interested in the popularity of the lead actor!"

"platform?"

Shen Changlin explained: "Video platforms... Mainland's three major video platforms, iQiyi, Youku, and Tencent Video, spend billions every year buying independent dramas to seize the market... In fact, the same goes for Hollywood!"

Huang Baiming was very interested: "What happened to Hollywood?"

"Netflix competes with major TV stations, so they will raise actors' pay..."

A salary of US$1 million per episode is no longer uncommon. Star power is equally important to streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hulu, but the price is also expensive.

A senior Hollywood agent said: "As long as the salary is enough, stars will have schedules. The mentality of looking down on TV series is now a thing of the past. Maybe one day Leonardo DiCaprio will also come to film a streaming limited series."

"Where's the movie?"

"A movie... depends on whether the script is good. Anyway, in my movies, the actors basically don't get paid or get a basic salary..."

Speaking of this, Shen Changlin looked at Huang Baiming: "Boss Huang made "Bounty Hunter"? How much did it cost?"

"...Nearly 50 million...Lee Min Ho is still very expensive!"

"...then come on!"

Huang Baiming suddenly thought of something: "I heard that San Mao's "The Evil Dead" will also be released in July next year?"

"Yes…"

"Should I change my schedule?"
Chapter completed!