Two old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years were chatting about their development and experiences over the past few years. Feng Yifeng said it very simply. He just introduced his study experience at New York University, and that he also learned from others to do business, which can be regarded as self-reliance.
. But he didn’t explain clearly what his business was, nor how big it was. Zeng Zhiwei kept talking about his struggle in the past few years, how to become the football player he likes, and then accidentally entered the film industry, and the hardships of being a dragon and tiger martial artist.
, the confusion when learning to write scripts, slowly climbing to the position of assistant director, and now finally realizing the dream of becoming a director in charge of a movie.
"By the way, you haven't graduated yet, right? Why did you suddenly return to Hong Kong? It's not a holiday now. You did something bad in school and were kicked out, right? And where is Wenxiu?
She graduated and started working a long time ago, so why didn’t she come back with you this time? And how is life in the UK for your precious Aweng? How is your relationship?" After talking about their studies and work,
Only then did Eric Tsang ask about his current life situation.
"I came back this time to work. How could the school kick me out of a student with such excellent academic performance? Wenxiu has graduated, and she is also helping me. She is also in Hong Kong now, but there are
I'm busy with work and don't have time to go out. How about we find another time to come out and get together again? As for my daughter, she is still in school and will graduate next year." Thinking about her daughter in the UK, Feng Yifeng felt a little sorry for her, because
Just last night, I called London and learned that the Chinese beauty pageant she participated in had been completed. Nannan lived up to expectations and won a runner-up. For this reason, Nannan still complained on the phone that Feng Yifeng had not fulfilled her promise to come back to support her. Feng Yifeng still said
It was only through her kind words that Nannan's mood eased.
"I visited her in the UK before coming to Hong Kong, and everything is fine now. I want to marry her after she graduates." Thinking of being able to fulfill her long-cherished wish, Feng Yifeng couldn't help but smile knowingly.
"What? You want to marry Aweng? What about Wenxiu? Don't forget, Wenxiu has always liked you, even if I don't accept my pursuit, how can you be worthy of her." Instead of congratulating Feng Yifeng, he spoke righteously
Blame.
However, Feng Yifeng automatically ignored Zeng Zhiwei's words. Of course he knew that Zeng Zhiwei was shocked when he first met Wenxiu, and made it clear that he wanted to pursue Wenxiu, but Wenxiu never took him seriously. Later, he was so annoyed that he even
After giving him a severe lesson, Zeng Zhiwei calmed down for a while. Later, Wenxiu went to study in the United States and did not mention it again.
"You should take care of yourself, I will handle the matter between us, and I will not let any of them down." He stared at Zeng Zhiwei with a half-smile and asked: "What about you? Why didn't you bring your sister-in-law out to me today?
Meet me? I haven’t seen my sister-in-law for a long time. I won’t let my sister-in-law see your true face so quickly and get rid of you, right?"
At the age of 19, Zeng Zhiwei married Wang Meihua, a Taiwanese singer who was only 18 years old at the time. Feng Yifeng even had a wedding banquet, but after marrying Zeng Zhiwei, Wang Meihua has been content with being his housewife.
She seldom went out to accompany her husband to socialize, so Feng Yifeng did not have much contact with her.
Speaking of his wife, Eric Tsang's face was filled with uncertainty on the spot, as if he had something hard to say and didn't know where to start.
"What's wrong, I'm just joking, don't take it to heart." Seeing the expression on Zeng Zhiwei's face, you knew something must have happened.
"Oh! I'm not afraid to tell you. She and I have been divorced for a long time. Just when you went to the United States, I had divorced Meihua, and my daughter followed her back to Taiwan, but my father was taking care of her there.
I don’t need to worry too much.” Zeng Zhiwei then told Feng Yifeng about the incident with Wang Meihua with a painful look on his face.
It turns out that Wang Meihua worked as a singer in an entertainment venue in Taipei at the age of 12 to support her family. Later she joined the Star Variety Show and became the mainstay. When she was 14 years old and went to Hong Kong to perform with the group, she met Eric Tsang, whose family was also a shareholder of the song and dance troupe. In 1972, the two
After getting married, Wang Meihua gave up her singing career and moved to Hong Kong to concentrate on taking care of her husband and family. However, at that time, Zeng Zhiwei was in a period of hard work and was focused on his career, so Wang Meihua could only be alone every day.
The family is guarding the empty house.
Three years later, because Wang Meihua couldn't stand Zeng Zhiwei's attitude of focusing on career and neglecting his family, they finally reached the stage of divorce. After the divorce, both parties were very sensible in handling their relationship and the education of their children, which means goodbye
We are still friends. And if Wang Meihua decides to return to Taiwan, her daughter will live with her.
Feng Yifeng had already expected that things would end like this, but when Zeng Zhiwei said it, he was still a little sentimental. As a friend, of course he hoped that Zeng Zhiwei could find happiness, but when he was young, he only wanted to do it for himself.
With his career, he didn’t have much thought to take care of his family, wife and daughter. But later, Zeng Zhiwei’s career finally reached its peak, but there were various scandals about him and many female stars in the industry.
It is often the headline news in newspapers and magazines. Among them, his relationship with Guan Shuyi is the most ambiguous. People think that Eric Tsang is a playboy.
"Don't talk about these unhappy things. It's rare for us to meet each other. Let's forget all the unhappiness and start a new life from now on." He changed the topic, not wanting Eric Tsang to be immersed in painful memories anymore. "Then you will decide to just
Developing in movies? Have you ever thought about doing other things?"
"What can I do? I'm not as knowledgeable as others, and I don't know anything else. I can only film. Now it's very good. I can become a director and film the films I like." Eric Tsang is also an optimistic person. After all, he has several
It’s easy to let go of things that happen during the year.
"Don't you want to start your own business? Own your own film company and make your own movies?"
"Haha, of course I have thought about it, but do you think it is as easy as you say?"
"Is it difficult?"
"Tch, it's really hard to tell a layman like you this. Do you know what's the most important thing about making a movie?" Of course Zeng Zhiwei had not thought about Feng Yifeng's idea of setting up a film company, but the more he became in the circle,
The more you mix, the more you realize that this is not simple.
To be honest, Feng Yifeng is not very clear about movies. He thought for a while and said: "The most important thing in making a movie is of course money, followed by good actors and good scripts. As long as you have money, these should not be
It’s hard to do!”
"If you say you are an amateur, you are an amateur. Filmmaking is not as simple as you say. Of course, having money is the most important thing. Sufficient financial investment is required for any film. As for actors and scripts, it is also very important. Without good actors,
Without a good script as a basis for performance, it is impossible to make a good movie. However, these are just the basics of shooting a movie, and a professional team is required to cooperate, such as lighting, props, photography, and makeup.
These are the prerequisites for film shooting, but these are two different things from setting up a film company. Look at several big companies in Hong Kong now, whether it is the old Shaw Brothers or Golden Harvest, or the New Art Film Studio where I am currently working
City, the most important reason why they can become one of the largest companies in Hong Kong is that they control theater chains and distribution, which cannot be done with money." Eric Tsang decided to educate Feng Yifeng.
"Theatres and distribution?" This was the first time I heard this, and Feng Yifeng became interested on the spot.
It is also difficult for Zeng Zhiwei to find people who can listen to his complaints. It is rare that his friend Feng Yifeng appears today, and he is talking with great interest. "Yes, it is distribution and theaters. Let's talk about theaters first, Shaw Brothers is the most popular
A long-established film production company, its Shaw Brothers theater chain is now the largest and most widely distributed theater chain in Hong Kong. However, due to the production reduction of Shaw Brothers in recent years, the screens in the theater chain are a bit old and the equipment cannot keep up.
Trendy, but it is still one of the leading theater chains in Hong Kong. Golden Harvest emerged in the era of Bruce Lee, and Chow Wenhuai is an old minister of Shaw Brothers. He is very familiar with these things. After several years of accumulation, whether it is building a new theater or
The acquisition and renovation of old theaters has now formed a complete and advanced theater chain. As for New Arts City, the big boss behind it is Lei Juekun. This big boss of Kowloon Bus has a golden line.
Princess Cinema Line. What’s more, New Art City was previously reorganized from Endeavor Film Company. All the equipment is ready-made, and with Lei Juekun’s heavy investment, it can already pose a threat to Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest. This year has already
The filmed "Funny Times" is the first production of the reorganized New Art City. I have also received the script of a new movie, but it is still in the process of planning."
After taking a sip of milk tea, Eric Tsang continued: "Only if you own theaters, then the movies you shoot can be released. Otherwise, no matter how big your investment is, no matter how good the movie you make, you will not be able to show it on the big screen. All your
The investment will also be wasted. Do you think that if a new film company suddenly appears to compete with them, these three companies will unconditionally give you theaters to show movies? There is also distribution. Now the three film companies are pretty much the same.
, basically except for Hong Kong, they are all cooperating with Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Jiahe is better in this regard, and even Japan and South Korea have been developed by them, so now, in addition to the reputation of Shaw Brothers, it also dominates Jiahe.
The company that makes the most money every year is Jiahe."
Feng Yifeng really didn’t expect that there would be so many difficulties in making movies and setting up a film company. Each industry has its own industry rules and development direction, and it’s not just about having money. “It seems that I still wanted to do it before.
It’s too simple.”
"Is it possible for a new company to set up its own theater chain? As you said, it can build new theaters by itself and acquire old theaters for renovation. Isn't that enough?"
"Haha, you really don't understand Hong Kong's film industry market. There are only so many people in Hong Kong, and the current theaters are basically saturated, and it is difficult to accommodate more new theaters. Except for one Broadway theater chain, it does not belong to this
Apart from the three companies, how many other independent theater owners would sell their theaters so easily? So now is not the best time to set up a film company, but I will make this my goal in the future." It seems that Eric Tsang is not that person either.
A person who has been subordinate to others for a long time, he also has his own ambitions, but it is not the time to exert his strength yet.
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