"You can burn incense wherever you shoot a movie. Generally, you just give the money to the supervisor. Basically, no one will come to make trouble during the filming. But if you invest a lot and are targeted by some people, you need a qualified person to help you speak. That's fine. But in such a situation, if the person involved is talking about it, it will definitely not be a small amount, and the other party may even ask for a commission." Fu Chaming thought for a moment and said.
"You have a big appetite." Yang Dongxu smiled.
In fact, many people's impression of Hong Kong gangs has been misled by movies, thinking that gangs only bully the poor. In fact, there are quite a few small film companies in Hong Kong. Many low-cost films are released every year. Some of these companies have little background, but they rarely see anyone causing trouble when filming. Why? Naturally, because there is little oil and water, the club doesn't bother to pay attention to it.
But if there are big movies with big investments, there will be many people from the community standing behind them. The reason why many big stars are forced to make movies is because they can bring huge benefits, so those unknown little stars will be much safer.
"People look down on them because they are smart and have little money." Fu Chaming smiled.
"I heard that New Art City is going to collapse?" Yang Dongxu changed the topic without talking more about this issue.
The current Hong Kong film market can be said to be dominated by Golden Harvest, especially since Shaw Brothers Film Company switched to specializing in TV series a few years ago, which is what later generations are very familiar with TVB. There is almost no film company in Hong Kong that can compete with Golden Harvest.
New Art City was the only one that could compete with Golden Harvest in the past few years after Shaw Brothers changed its direction. It was even suppressed by the then oligarchs Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest when it was most popular. It's a pity that the glory is no longer there. The film company, known as the film company miracle, which was popular for ten years from 1980 to 1990, has been in decline due to the problem of high-level profit distribution, and there are repeated rumors of bankruptcy.
"What, are you interested?" Fu Chaming glanced at Yang Dongxu.
Although his brother-in-law was basically in charge of Haina's affairs and Fu Chaming rarely interfered with it, but as one of the most profitable film companies in Hong Kong, New Arts City, Fu Chaming had some understanding of it. Understanding this is not that he wants to try the entertainment industry, but that he wants to judge the value of the company Xinyi City. If it goes public, is it worth investing in some stocks?
Because he knew, Fu Chaming could roughly guess the purpose of Yang Dongxu's question. It was only a matter of time before the collapse of New Art City. As one of the company's three giants, Mai Jia actually 'anti-pirate' New Art City and cooperated with his friend Sammo Hung. When it comes to making movies for Golden Harvest, you can imagine the discord between the top management of this film company with brilliant achievements.
And if New Art City really fails, it will be natural that not only their old enemy Golden Harvest will benefit, but also many film companies will try to grab people. The "Seven Monsters" of New Art City are all very capable. For example, it will be noted in future generations. Director Tsui Hark is one of the Seven Monsters.
"So many people will go to hell if they don't move." Yang Dongxu didn't hide it either.
To be honest, although Haina now has a film and television department, it has not yet released an independently produced movie. The reason for this is naturally because Haina lacks film talents, especially directors. So when he learned that Director Tsui Hark belonged to New Art City, and that New Art City was about to collapse, Yang Dongxu almost clapped his hands in celebration.
"This may be a bit difficult. For example, Maijia and Jiahe are very close. If New Art City fails, he is likely to join Jiahe. Huang Baiming himself is a very famous star. Even if he does not join any company in the future, just his current Actors are worth their weight in food and drink. As for people like Tsui Hark, many film companies are keeping an eye on them, so it's very difficult to get them." Fu Chaming said after thinking for a while.
The miracle of New Art City is so dazzling that Fu Chaming, an outsider, knows everything about their company's personnel and trends. This is just a brief introduction. You can imagine those who have been staring at New Art City for a long time. How people are gearing up at this time.
"Majia." Yang Dongxu couldn't help but sigh.
It can be said that Mai Jia is a star that he likes very much. At the same time, Mai Jia is also a talented person who can direct and act. If he can, he would naturally want to get it, but it is a pity that the other party seems to have a famous girl. Of course, Mai Jia may not know many people, but the title "bald guy" is definitely one of the well-known titles in the movies of the 1980s. Everyone who has watched "The Best of Us" will be deeply impressed by this bald head.
"Can we get in touch with Tsui Hark?" Although Mai Jia is the person Yang Dongxu wants to recruit the most, it is not the most important. What Haina Film and Television lacks most now is a professional director, although Mai Jia is also a capable director. Acting talent. But in terms of directing alone, Tsui Hark has an absolute advantage.
So although Mai Jia can't poach him, as long as he can poach Tsui Hark and Yang Dongxu writes one or two classic scripts, celebrities, whether they are singers from Hainer Records or stars who have a song contract with Hainer Records before, will There is no shortage, so Tsui Hark can start work as soon as he arrives, and Haina Film and Television can quickly establish a foothold.
"Let me contact you and have a look."
Although he had a certain understanding of Xinyi City Company, Fu Chaming was really not familiar with these people, let alone had any contact with them. , now that Xinyi City is officially going bankrupt, as the company's top executives, these people must be in a bad mood recently. It would be rude to come to the door rashly. They are still poaching people, and they are likely to be kicked out by then.
"Let's get in touch first. If you can get in touch with me recently, I will stay in Hong Kong for a few more days. If not, I can contact you slowly and then I can come to Hong Kong." Although he really wanted a big shot like Tsui Hark, Yang Dongxu was eager to eat. Hot tofu is not available, and Xinyi City hasn’t collapsed yet.
The two were talking when Fu Chaming's phone suddenly rang. In the 1990s, BB phones in Hong Kong were as mainstream as those in the Mainland. However, the penetration rate of mobile phones was much higher than that in the Mainland. Some people's phones even began to be smaller. It’s number one.
"The Zhao family held a dinner party tonight and wanted to invite you. Will you go?" After saying a few words, Fu Chaming hung up the phone and turned to look at Yang Dongxu.
Needless to say, he was frightened away and asked the eldest son to report the news about the suspected 'butcher' in Yanjing to the family.
"What kind of dinner is this?" Yang Dongxu asked.
To be honest, when it comes to the dinner party, the first thing he thinks of is the feasting and feasting, all kinds of sports cars, and then all kinds of beautiful socialites who are successful people fishing for rich husbands, etc. Of course, he is more out of curiosity, because although he is now worth a lot of money, he has never attended any dinner parties and is still a completely original country bumpkin.
"Ordinary business cocktail parties. From time to time, someone will take the lead in hosting such a banquet. They can exchange some news and expand their contacts. Of course, there must be a reason for hosting it. This cocktail party in the Zhao family is for Mr. Zhao. It’s the birthday of the sixth aunt, that is, the sixth mother of Young Master Zhao.”
Yes, polygamy is still practiced in Hong Kong. It is normal for capable people to marry more concubines. However, the status of the concubine is obviously not that of the real wife. If Mr. Zhao's real wife celebrates her birthday, it will definitely be a big banquet. The concubine's birthday is just a cocktail party with more business purposes, which is why she is favored, otherwise the whole family would just get together and have a meal.
"By the way, Mr. Zhao's sixth aunt is more than thirty years younger than him and is a celebrity. She used to be well-known in the circle, so there should be quite a few celebrities attending this cocktail party." Fu Chaming added.
"Then let's go and have a look. Do you want to pick out a dress or something?" Yang Dongxu was naturally more interested when the stars gathered. You must know that many of the goddesses in their hearts have seen it on TV but have never seen it in person.
"It's better to be more formal," Fu Chaming said.
Although the Zhao family asked Yang Dongxu to keep his attitude very low, even a bit groveling. But this is the birthday party of the sixth aunt's wife after all. Even if the Zhao family is very afraid of Yang Dongxu, they can't take themselves too seriously. It's nothing special to make a splash at the birthday party of their sixth aunt's wife.
"Then let's go back and change clothes, but are there any clothes that look formal but are loose on the body?" Yang Dongxu doesn't have the habit of stepping on others and being in the limelight. Although it feels quite refreshing, he is not bored to that point yet. .
But when it comes to formal clothes, he feels uncomfortable all over. Almost all formal clothes are slim-fitting. Although they look good on them, they are absolutely uncomfortable to be honest. Before his rebirth, Yang Dongxu disliked wearing suits the most.
"How about you stop wearing a slim fit and wear a casual suit?"
"That's not changing the soup without changing the medicine." Yang Dongxu rolled his eyes.
After choosing and choosing, Yang Dongxu finally got a suit and put it on. There was no way he could do it even in a world where there were all kinds of weird suits. It was said that the first choice for formal wear was a suit, and it is even said that it is now.
It is normal for girls to wear makeup in this era, but few men wear makeup if they are not acting or something, and it is even less common for men to wear makeup for a party. It is not the same as a social butterfly, so why does it look so 'pretty'? ?
The Zhao family does not live in the Mid-Levels area, and the reception was held in a star-rated hotel, so Yang Dongxu left early as soon as possible, but by the time he arrived, almost all the guests were already there.
But when I saw Mr. Zhao standing at the door to greet people, he looked like he was waiting for some big shot. All the guests were smart enough not to rush him. Even a few distinguished guests were curious about what kind of big shot Mr. Zhao could personally come to greet him at the door. Many people secretly inquired about it.
So when an ordinary car stopped at the door, two young people got out of it, and Mr. Zhao and several other elderly people with high status walked up together, many people were a little dumbfounded, because although the person who came looked handsome, he was also a bit dumbfounded. He is handsome, but none of them can match up with the big shots they know. If Fu Chaming and the others are a little familiar, then Yang Dongxu and the others have never seen him before, so they are even more curious about his identity.
