Hong Kong Stubborn - Chapter 63

The movie here is only waiting to be released, and Luo Junyan still owes ATV a TV series, and this has to be asked by Brother Cheng.

Brother Cheng’s opinion is that one fool will be done, and if the contract expires, he will completely confess to ATV for nothing.

However, Luo Junyan had his own ideas. He planned to use this opportunity to reverse the image of Yu Yuan under the name of sister army.

Luo Junyan once asked sister army, why did she have to buy Yuyuan? Only then did I know that there were more than 50 prisoners of war slaughtered by the Japanese invaders in Yuyuan. Two of the Chinese martyrs were the grandfather and grandfather of sister army. This manor house has special significance for sister army.

Although sister Army didn’t believe in ghosts and gods, she finally told Luo Junyan. In the future, when the funds are sufficient, Yu Yuan will be demolished, and the senior monks will be asked to do things for the souls of the dead. This is also the wish of the parents back then.

Luo Junyan made up his mind to help sister army achieve this wish as soon as possible. Now his purpose of earning money desperately, seeking revenge from the rich man can only be ranked second, and he can’t remember it when he doesn’t mention it.

Now that Luo Junyan does not have the financial resources to go to Yuyuan to toss, it is a pity that she is so idle. With the help of TV dramas, you might be able to rent out weddings during the day, hold parties, and create a Xiangjiang Daoyou Club at night.

After listening to him, Cheng believed that the profitable business is worth the brain cells. But Yuyuan’s leasing business had to be handed over to him, and the big boss army took it away. At least the intermediary fee should be profitable.

So the two of them sat in the office and started discussing. When Brother Cheng thought of the castle, all horror movies came out of his mind. It’s really hard to find a suitable TV series, and Brother Cheng scratched his head a little.

Luo Junyan said: “The Yu family is a wealthy family since the opening of Xiangjiang. Mr. Shao has received a lot of blessings. Now the family is in decline, and the old house cannot be passed on. Master, let’s make a film about the Yu family. How’s your TV series?”

Brother Cheng thought about the family and inheritance, took a picture of the table, and said, “This is good. I will write you a “The Glory of the Family”. There are a lot of scenes in the villa, and it may be a starting point.”

Cheng doesn’t remember the Korean drama “The Glory of the Family” so clearly, but the main line and characters are okay. Others have to be adapted according to the actual situation anyway. ATV has so many screenwriters for this purpose.

Luo Junyan won’t pay for the script this time. On behalf of Brother Cheng, he went to ATV to negotiate the price. Although the screenwriter is worthless nowadays, he still scores a lot of grades. Cheng Ge is a gold medal screenwriter anyway.

As soon as ATV heard that it was a modern urban family drama with more than 50 episodes, it was immediately confused. Can anyone watch such a long TV series? Qiu Degen called Mei Xiaoqing to let her read the outline of the script submitted by Luo Junyan. Mei Xiaoqing liked this kind of themes very much and strongly supported the shooting.

In the end, ATV bought Cheng’s script for 80,000 yuan. The screenwriters are really worthless these years. They can give 80,000 Hong Kong dollars because of the many main characters in the play. After Ya Jie selected the top three, she used Luo Junyan to use it to praise the newcomers.

So “The Glory of the Family” was formally established. Mei Xiaoqing was the producer, the leading actor was Luo Junyan, and the other roles were selected from ATV contracted artists.

This time ATV firmly does not allow the use of non-ATV artists. Last time Luo Junyan’s “I hear your voice”, the celebrities were all other artists, and the fertile water can no longer flow into the fields of outsiders.

Luo Junyan doesn’t matter, his goal is Yu Yuan anyway. Therefore, after sister army took over Yu Yuan, ATV became the first short-term rental client to shoot TV series.

Sister Army also received 100,000 yuan and had to set aside 15% to the entrusted manager of Brother Cheng, but it was better than idle.

A few days before August 15th, the Shaw Brothers Film Company officially announced the suspension of production. Although there have been rumors, there are still numerous reports in the newspapers about the past and present of Shao’s Pictures, and the people of Xiangjiang are also discussing this topic.

Brother Cheng took this opportunity to adjust the propaganda plan of “Influenza”, playing a sentiment card, and portraying “Influenza” as the last movie to be screened online in Shaw Theater.

The implication is that the people of Hong Kong owe a movie ticket to the Shaw Cinemas, and they do not come to the Shaw Cinemas at the last moment. How can they be worthy of the joy and anger that Shaw has brought to the big guys for decades? funeral music?

After seeing this advertisement, Jiahe and Xinyicheng wondered what the purpose of this promotion could be. The Shaw Theatre line is gone, but the cinema is still there, but it’s just a different name.

They obviously underestimated the energy that can be exploded by using feelings to fool people. Inducing emotions is the only way to create impulse, especially in this age when emotions are not yet chaotic.

On August 15, “Influenza” was officially released on the Shaw Theater.

The attendance on the day of the premiere was full, and the long queue outside the ticket office couldn’t see the end at a glance. Many of the team are middle-aged and elderly audiences, who grew up watching Shaw’s films, and finally came to send Shaw’s a ride.

Luo Junyan didn’t need to go to the scene to make publicity. At present, there is enough chaos outside the theater, and there is no shortage of audiences at all. This time, Wang Xiaopang did his best. Shaw Cinemas only screened the film “Flu” at all times.

The film “Flu” is indeed very advanced, and big scenes that have not been filmed in Hong Kong movies are constantly presented to the audience. The plot of the virus spread in the film has always caught the heartstrings of the audience. After all, the flu pandemic from 1968 to 1969 has left the Xiangjiang people too deep in memory.

The compact and intense plot, no procrastination of rhythm, and the superb acting skills of the main characters make the audience no pee. Even when the heroine bumped up, there was no whistle in the theater, and it was almost silent.

It wasn’t until the police put down their pistols aimed at the girl in the film that there was warm applause in the theater. The audience can finally catch their breath. Before they came in, they didn’t expect that the film was so intense and intense.

The premiere of “Flu” was a complete success, and the next few days were still full of venues, both selling well and applauding.

Every newspaper gave praise to the disaster film “Flu”. After all, parliamentarians and even the Governor are staring at the back, waiting for their positive image to ferment. At this time, it is inappropriate for the media to make criticisms.

“Influenza” was released for 5 days, and the box office exceeded 10 million, directly knocking out “Summer Lucky Star” and “Working Emperor”. Especially the “Working Emperor” has no ability to resist. This film Xu Guanjie is a little reluctant. There is always a sense of contradiction when a man in his 40s has a relationship with an 18-year-old girl.

Despite the unfavorable start, Jiahe and Princess Jin will certainly not stand aside to watch the excitement and let a dying Shaw theater dominate. So many celebrities who participated in “Summer Lucky Star” and “Working Emperor” were called to the platform to promote. For a while, big and small celebrities stood at the gates of major cinemas in Hong Kong, signing and shaking hands were responsive.

Brother Cheng used the remaining promotional expenses to make a newspaper advertisement for the last time. The single record sales of “Darkness Before Dawn” reached 4 platinum, and the donation to the Epidemiological Research Center of Xiangjiang University exceeded 200,000 Hong Kong dollars.

There is also an interview with the medical experts of the research center under the announcement, claiming that the influenza virus cannot be completely extinct, it is in the stage of mutation, and may make a comeback at any time. Then there are various prevention methods and precautions promoted by experts to all the citizens of Xiangjiang. The content of this part is the largest.

The focus of the propaganda is on disease prevention and attention. But what the people of Xiangjiang are concerned about is the comeback mentioned a little bit earlier. All ages are good but not bad. All kinds of rumors are flying all over the sky.

In the end, the dignitaries had to come out to refute the rumors and calm the emotions of the citizens. And by the way, he said that he would guard the people, take on important responsibilities, and pay close attention to the prevention of influenza like the official role in “Influenza.”

“Flu” took the heat back to his own hands again. Some people who rarely watch movies even walk into the cinema just to see how the flu is controlled in the movie. As a result, the box office of “Influenza” directly exceeded 15 million Hong Kong dollars in the first week.

Wang Xiaopang was so excited, he did not expect that the money made by this movie was several times higher than the income of a year. Luo Junyan is more laid-back, the propaganda has been used up, and the opponent has Bian Sicong watching.

He still has important things to do. In private, Luo Junyan asked the boss of the film biweekly to come out to meet. The Golden Image Award was initiated by this magazine and co-founded with Xiangjiang Radio.

Luo Junyan didn’t talk nonsense, and when they met, they put a check for 300,000 yuan and a stack of movie Golden Dragon Award planning books side by side in front of the boss.

Of course they couldn’t figure out his intentions, and looked at Luo Junyan suspiciously.

Luo Junyan said: “It is not easy for Xiangjiang to hold a film award of its own. I have no plan to break the rules. I don’t need to be nominated for the award. However, I want to recommend a best actress for the Academy Awards next year.”

The weekly boss laughed disdainfully and said: “Joke. Which film and which actor is nominated and finally won is determined by the jury. We adhere to the principles of openness, fairness, and justice. Mr. Luo, I Have to question your moral character.”

Luo Junyan pointed to the stack of planning books and said: “I can create a new film award, the Xiangjiang Golden Dragon Award in the planning book. I have this financial power and this appeal. Even if I do not succeed, it will definitely be greatly improved. To divert the attention and authority of the Golden Statue Award, the purpose of the Golden Dragon Award is relatively vulgar, and each winner can receive a cash reward of 300,000 Hong Kong dollars.”

The weekly boss said with a cold face, “Are you threatening me?”

Luo Junyan still said unhurriedly: “I really don’t want to hinder the development of the Academy Awards. Even if the annual awards are awarded to literary films, I have no objection. Anyway, it will not affect the box office results. If I have to work hard. To work hard to get such a Golden Dragon Award, a lot of cash is thrown out, and at least half of the films and artists must be grabbed to participate, right?”

As soon as the weekly boss was about to speak, Luo Junyan waved his hand to stop his speech, and said, “The other 300,000 check is the cost of advertising in the biweekly magazine. There is no need to deliberately exaggerate the film “Flu”. , As long as you seek truth from facts, especially the part about the heroine. The business will be accepted or not? I will not force it.”

Luo Junyan stood up, put on a top hat and sunglasses, and smiled and said, “I’ll leave first. The planning book is left for you to correct. If you don’t need it, you can tear off the check.”

After Luo Junyan turned and left silently, the weekly boss stared at the check and planning book in a daze.

Luo Junyan’s ability to disrupt the situation is first-class. The key is that he still has money. If he really wins the Golden Dragon Award for commercial films, does Xiangjiang still have room for art films? I can only choose to bear the burden of humiliation.

Of course, 300,000 advertising fees are free, don’t be a businessman. In the end, he packed the check and planning book into his handbag.

Luo Junyan, who was hiding in a far corner and watching and watching nervously, was relieved to see this scene. He won’t go to the Golden Dragon Award for bullshit. How much money did he throw out in vain that year? Why not buy a Lamborghini sports car?

Mei Xiaoqing’s audition work went well, and the contracted artists from the artist department were almost there. The top three roles of Sister Ya have been reserved, and if one of the Asian sisters really does not match the role, they will be replaced.

Bian Sicong was also called back by ATV. “The Glory of the Family” is definitely ATV’s annual drama. The investment amount is huge. Then you have to use Luo Junyan’s reputation to find implanted advertising sponsors. This job is handed over to Bian Sicong.

ATV’s ATV beauty pageant launched this year and TVB’s Hong Kong beauty pageant is evenly matched. In order to cope with the Hong Kong beauty pageant, ATV even prepared a three-story bungalow worth 700,000 yuan for the Asian sister champion. Under the reward, there must be a brave man. The same applies to beautiful women. The effect is quite good.

“Flu” was screened for 33 days and won 39.07 million Hong Kong dollars at the box office. Although the attendance rate has dropped to less than 30%, as long as you insist on another week, you can completely break 40 million Hong Kong dollars.

However, the Shaw Cinemas line cannot survive. It is said that a subletting agreement has been initialed with Debao Films.

This box office result is no longer shocking. Now people in the circle really regard Luo Junyan as the movie star, and single-handedly won the annual box office championship four times. What do you say? Don’t say anything, let’s just study the disaster film, just follow the trend and shoot next year.

After the film was drawn, He Guanchang contacted Luo Junyan, and Jiahe wanted to buy out the screening rights of “Influenza” in the Japanese market.

Movies of this type of disaster are not easy to predict in Nanyang, but they will definitely make a lot of money in Japan. The Japanese like this type of film too much, not to mention the protagonist is Luo Junyan, a popular Japanese star.

Luo Junyan did not bid a high price. After all, Jiahe had to find a distribution company in Japan to cooperate, and the box office’s 3 achievements were not bad. The two sides finally sold for 7 million Hong Kong dollars. Jiahe predicts that the Japanese box office is over 1.5 billion yen and nearly 50 million Hong Kong dollars. The buyout price is still acceptable.

Nanyang’s distribution copyright Luo Junyan was sold to Metropolis Film Company, a film company founded by Fang Yihua, for a low price of 3 million.

This time, if it hadn’t been for Shao’s senior management to release water, Wang Xiaopang alone would not have obtained such good conditions. Moreover, when the attendance rate was less than 50%, the theater party did not draw “Influenza” and kept showing it until the theater closed.

Knowing that people don’t need to open their mouths, Fang Yihua’s favor must be repaid, and Southeast Asian countries are now beginning to boycott the import of Chinese-language movies, even if they want high prices, they will not be able to be a human being.

Because the Shaw Cinemas is about to close and change hands, the box office split is settled very quickly. In just one week after the next picture, Shaw transferred the 19.535 million share to Snowman Century Entertainment.

Luo Junyan also immediately divided Wang Xiaopang’s 5 points into 2 million Hong Kong dollars, and passed them to him. Although Luo Junyan is an iron **** when he spends his money, he has always been in debt to the outside world.

Snowman Century Entertainment, which was established only one year ago, now has a cash balance of more than 41 million on its books. The movie is so profitable, if the major clubs in Hong Kong are not tempted, then they are hell.