Why did Cheng Long give Lin Qingxia such face? Xiao Ran vaguely knew some uncertain inside information. It is said that Lin Qingxia was Cheng Long's dream girl back then. The reason why Lin Qingxia was invited to star in the filming of "Police Story" was that she even gave her a completely extraordinary role.
The scenes and concerns are all due to this reason.
Of course, Xiao Ran is not sure whether this is true. However, he knows that this is definitely a place that can be exploited. Therefore, he must first get to know Lin Qingxia, a peerless beauty. To get to know this charming actress, he can only get to know her through
Xu.
Xu Ke was working on the post-production of "The Working Emperor" that had just been completed, and Xiao Ran didn't dare to disturb him. Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long before Xu Ke, other staff members, and Xu Guanjie came out to have lunch.
Seeing a few people chatting and laughing, Xiao Ran quickly stood up from his chair and greeted them. Before he could say anything, Xu Ke greeted him with a happy face. Xiao Ran was still afraid that Xu Ke would forget that he was a little person, but now that he saw him
His enthusiasm made him feel relieved.
"You don't need to introduce me to this one!" Xu Ke pointed at Xu Guanjie and joked, and then introduced: "This is Xiao Ran, a newly emerging screenwriter. He is very talented. Ajie, if you don't know him,
, that’s such a pity!”
"Hello, Mr. Xiao!" The Hong Kong singer who brought Cantonese songs to the forefront actually extended his hand to Xiao Ran very kindly. Even though Xiao Ran had a peaceful mind, he couldn't help but admire the singer. He came to 1985
I have seen Xu Guanjie's concert before, and the popularity is absolutely unimaginable. You can imagine how successful Xu Guanjie is.
"What's up, Aran, do you have any good books for me this time?" Xu Ke said half-jokingly and half-seriously. He read the script of "A Hero's True Colors" over and over again. The more he read, the more he thought it was well written. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't draw it out,
Time, he was afraid that he would plan the shooting immediately. He explained to Xu Guanjie, who was a little confused at the side: "Aran gave me a notebook last time, and I am sure that the notebook will be popular when it is photographed!"
Xiao Ran thought that Xu Ke was quite interesting when he was not working. This might be due to proper relaxation. He also answered half-jokingly and half-seriously: "I do have a good book, but I haven't written it out yet. I'm looking for you this time."
I want to ask you to do me a favor!"
At this time, the three of them had already come to the restaurant and sat down. While Xu Guanjie was ordering, Xu Ke asked curiously like a child: "Is there anything you want me to help with?"
"I..." Xiao Ran suddenly spat out the word "I" and couldn't say any more. I still don't know if Cheng Long's secret love for Lin Qingxia is true. If he mentioned that he wanted to see Lin Qingxia, Xu Ke would definitely ask.
Something that shouldn't be said. With his mind racing, he immediately changed his tone: "I have a script that I want to give to Cheng Long, but I have no one to introduce it to me. So, I think as Director Xu, I can help
To mine.”
"Script?" Xu Kezhen is a movie fanatic. When he heard the word script, his eyes immediately lit up, and he kept asking: "Did you bring it? Let me see!"
This was not difficult. Xiao Ran had already brought three scripts with him, just because he was afraid of encountering such a thing. He opened his briefcase and handed the script to Xu Ke, but Xu Guanjie saw two neat stacks of paper inside.
, asked curiously: "Those are also scripts? Can you show them to me?"
"Yes, those are the other two scripts I wrote!" Xiao Ran suddenly felt like a salesman who had just met two curious potential customers. He smiled and handed the Happy Ghost script to Xu Guanjie.
Strictly speaking, the script of "Happy Ghost Collision" is obviously far inferior to "A Better Tomorrow", but the sincere love in it is somewhat interesting. Therefore, Xu Guanjie browsed it while eating and returned it.
Xiao Ran said reluctantly: "It's very well written! It's very well written!"
Xiao Ran is not stupid. When he saw Xu Guanjie's expression, he naturally knew what he thought of him. Thinking of this, his heart moved. Xu Guanjie is the most popular singer and movie star in this era. If he has his support, some things will be easy.
many.
So, he smiled slightly, glanced at Xu Ke who was obsessed with the script, and then said to Xu Guanjie: "Mr. Xu, is there a fourth episode of your Best Partner series? I am your fan and have been looking forward to it.
The fourth and fifth parts are coming out!”
Xu Guanjie shook his head. If so, how could he be working on the late stage of "The Working Emperor" to grab the summer vacation schedule? Xiao Ran was originally testing to see if the script for the fourth part had been released, but it seems that it has not yet been released.
After getting this answer, Xiao Ran said to him happily: "I have a good idea about the fourth episode. I think maybe Mr. Xu you will be interested in it!"
Finally, Xu Ke took a long breath, and didn't even bother to eat, he stared at Xiao Ran seriously: "A Ran, you should give me this book!"
Surprised, what else can there be besides surprise? Of course Xiao Ran doesn't want the script he used to develop his relationship with Cheng Long to be taken away by Tsui Hark. The most important thing is that he is trying hard not to have an impact on the film industry. Otherwise, he will
Lose your absolute advantage.
"Director Xu, to be honest, this book is definitely not suitable for your style!" Xiao Ran persuaded him earnestly, trying to make Xu Ke give up his idea. He looked at Xu Guanjie who was swallowing his words and said: "This book
I was tailor-made for Cheng Long. No one in Hong Kong can play this role of a desperate policeman so well except him!"
Is it tailor-made for Cheng Long? How could Xu Keruo become one of the most famous directors in Hong Kong if he didn't even have this vision? There was a hint of cunning on his face, and he stretched out his finger to lightly point Xiao Ran, with a hint of reproach.
Meaning: "You said last time that someone would contact me as soon as possible, but now it's like..."
Xiao Ran was slightly startled. Based on his rich experience of wandering around in dreams, he immediately saw through Xu Ke's meaning. He really didn't expect that Xu Ke would also use some tricks, so he suppressed the hilarious feeling and calmed down.
Then he said with a serious expression: "Director Xu, don't worry, I have a pretty good idea!"
Having said this, he told Xu Ke the general story of "Daoma Dan". The film in the dream was also made in 1986, and was written by Xu Ke, so naturally he was not worried about it being blown away now.
So far, all the scripts Xiao Ran has chosen to "create" are blockbuster films. Except for "Happy Ghost Collision", several other films have a box office of more than 20 million. Don't underestimate the box office of 20 million.
, very few Hong Kong films in the 21st century can achieve a local box office of 20 million.
Xiao Ran vaguely remembers that he once saw a Hong Kong movie fan's statistics on the real box office. This so-called real box office record takes into account the price and number of viewers. It is indeed a genuine record.
Based on this calculation, the real box office record of Hong Kong movies should be The Best Partner. Calculated based on the ticket price of 60 yuan in the 21st century, it means that if the box office of the first episode of The Best Partner was placed in the 21st century
, there are two to three hundred million. This is definitely a terrifying number, which shows how many moviegoers there are these days.
It is only natural that box office has become the current benchmark for Xiao Ran to choose scripts. As a screenwriter, if you want to successfully gain status and popularity in the industry, it is not enough just to write award-winning works. What is more important is the box office!
Just when Xiao Ran was thinking wildly, Xu Ke was immersed in thinking. He was deducing the script Xiao Ran had just said in his mind. Not long after, he jumped up excitedly and shouted: "I want this book, when will you
Can you give it to me?"
"It's not decided yet, I think it will be fine within three months!" Xiao Ran didn't want to change the future in his dream before he had the strength, otherwise everything would be out of control. He turned to Xu Guanjie and smiled: "Mr. Xu, no
Sorry for delaying you. I have a maybe good idea about the fourth part!"
The fourth film of Best Partner is called Thousands of Miles to Save the Chapo. Xiao Ran told Xu Guanjie the story of this film, and Xu Ke on the side became more and more surprised. After hearing this, Xu Guanjie thought about it and said to Xiao Ran: "
This story is good, I think there may be a clue, Director Xu, what do you think?"
Xu Ke looked at Xiao Ran, with a strange look in his eyes, and nodded seriously: "Interesting, I will tell Mecca about this when I have time, I think he will be interested!"
Xiao Ran completely ignored the two people's surprise, and took out the script of Happy Ghost Collision Ghost from his briefcase and gave it to Xu Ke, saying with respect: "Director Xu, I wrote this script for the Happy Ghost series. Please help me."
I'll hand it over to Mr. Huang Baiming!"
The Happy Ghost series was personally planned by Huang Baiming from beginning to end. Xu Ke had never intervened at all. Naturally, I did not show it to him, but asked him to pass it on. Sure enough, Xu Ke just casually glanced at the general plot and lost interest.
.
However, he was obviously very interested in Xiao Ran. He stared at Xiao Ran and couldn't help but nodded: "Aran, are you writing these books these days? I'll make my previous suggestion again, why don't we come to the movies
Just do it in the studio, I will never treat you badly!"
Xiao Ran smiled. The Hong Kong film industry has ignored the importance of scripts. This is known to the whole world. It was not until "Infernal Affairs" was released that it barely got better. However, ignoring is still neglecting. There are always people who can appreciate good scripts. Xu Ke
He is obviously such a discerning person.
He smiled and shook his head. If he only wanted to be an actor, screenwriter, or even director, then joining a famous film studio in the future would definitely be a wise decision. But now his ambition is not here, but the entire Hong Kong film industry.
In the 1980s, New Art City, Golden Harvest and Debao were competing for the world's hegemony. Shaw Brothers basically withdrew from this fierce dispute and focused on post-production development and dubbing and other businesses. With this reminder, Xiao Ran remembered that both Johnnie To and Chow Yun-fa were both TVB actors.
Since New Arts City can get these two people from TVB, it means that New Arts City has a good relationship with TVB. However, this is mainly because Shaw Brothers has focused on TVB’s TV industry.
, and gradually liberalized the film industry.
However, the Shaw family and Jiahe definitely had a deep hatred. Zou Wenhuai, who was definitely one person outnumbered by ten thousand people in the Shaw family, rebelled and took away a large number of important ministers and generals such as He Guanchang. As a result, the Shaw family naturally hated the traitor to the core.
, Hate to hate, Jiahe's relaxed environment and talent strategy attracted a large number of strong people, and gradually revealed their style.
Xu Ke has a very good relationship with Jiahe. In 1982, Jiahe had to provide money and help to help him produce "New Shushan Swordsman" that was comparable to "Star Wars". With this relationship, Xiao Ran wanted to get along well with Jiahe.
Relationships are not difficult.
And what he needs to do now is to meet Cheng Long, an action actor that can never be copied, and also a superstar...