Xu Anhua's skin is rough and looks average, but her eyes are very sharp. Combined with the short hair with the ears, her whole body exudes a capable temperament.
This was the third time Xu Anhua met Kang Jianfei. The first time was when she was filming "Crazy Calamity". Kang Jianfei went to the crew to find Zhao Yazhi to star in "Shanghai Band". At that time, Kang Jianfei was just a helping director who had just been valued by Wang Tianlin. The second time he met was on a plane to attend the Golden Horse Awards Ceremony in Taipei, Kang Jianfei had transformed into a famous director and film company owner.
After Xu Anhua handed over the script of "Hu Yue's Story" to Kang Jianfei, he began to seriously look at the famous young man in front of him with some curiosity.
Kang Jianfei now has a little more temperament than when they met last year. Xu Anhua couldn't tell what this temperament is, or the so-called temperament of a successful person.
Kang Jianfei read the script very quickly and finished reading the entire script in just over 20 minutes.
Although I had planned to invest in this art film, Kang Jianfei still pretended to be embarrassed and said: Ms. Xu, I said last time I met that movies that can make money in my eyes are good movies.I'm afraid not many Hong Kong viewers like to watch this movie.
I'm going to be rejected again...
Although Xu Anhua was mentally prepared before coming, she was still a little disappointed when she heard Kang Jianfei say this.
When Kang Jianfei saw her lost expression, he suddenly smiled and said: But, it’s still okay to win the award when filming this movie. For Sister Zhi’s sake, I have accepted the script.How much budget are you going to need?
Xu Anhua said: Not much, 1.5 million.
Due to the rise in prices and labor, the cost of film production is also rising. The current investment of 1.5 million is almost equivalent to the one million Kang Jianfei did when he filmed "Happy Ghost". You can imagine how fast Hong Kong's economic development has been in the past two years.
Kang Jianfei nodded and said: Yes, but it is up to me to decide the male and female protagonists.
When Xu Anhua heard this, he felt a little dissatisfied, but then he thought that since Kang Jianfei was going to win the award, he naturally wanted to use this film to support the actors of DreamWorks, which is reasonable.
Xu Anhua asked: Who will Mr. Kang asks to be the male and female protagonists?
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: Chow Yun-fat plays Hu Yue, Chung Cheung plays Shen Qing, Hui Ying-hong plays Li Lijun, and Ng Mengda plays Asan.
Xu Anhua is quite satisfied with Chow Yun-fat, Ng Man-tat and Cherie Chung, but the second female lead actor doesn’t suit her wishes and said: Hui Ying-hong has always been a hit girl. Can she be competent in such an art film?
Kang Jianfei said: In terms of acting, there are no bad actors, only bad directors.Ms. Xu, do you understand what I mean?
Kang Jianfei is an investor, so Xu Anhua could only surrender: Well, there are only four of them.
……
Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong.
More than a dozen passengers wearing rustic sportswear walked out and chattered all the way, attracting many people to watch.
These people all speak Mandarin, obviously from the mainland, and there are two or three bald heads, which looks really impressive.
This group of people is the Chinese Martial Arts Exchange Group. The deputy leader is martial arts coach Yu Hai, and the leader is Zhang Ling, an official of the Hong Kong and Macao Office of the State Council.
Yu Hai plays Tan Zong in "Shaolin Temple". He went on a trip to perform with the Chinese Martial Arts Group in the 1960s. He has visited more than 30 countries and is now the captain and head coach of the Shandong Martial Arts Team.
The position of deputy leader of the Chinese Martial Arts Exchange Team this time was originally the captain of the Beijing team, but Mr. Deng still remembered that Yu Hai was like this, so he appointed him as the leader.
The movie "Shaolin Temple" was filmed last year after discussion by the central government and invited the director of Hong Kong Great Wall Film Company Zhang Xinyan in the name of the State Council. The purpose is to increase contact with the outside world through this movie and improve the impression of China in the hearts of people in other Asian countries.
Zhang Xinyan started casting the movie last year and started filming only two months ago. After careful consideration, the progress is only two-thirds.
Due to the tight urging of the central government, Zhang Xinyan had to stop filming and release people in the middle of the journey, and waited for Jet Li and Yu Hai to return from Hong Kong to continue filming.
The person responsible for picking up the martial arts troupe from Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong Branch and Great Wall Film Company. In the end, more than a dozen people left the airport in Great Wall Company's shooting car.
Wow, this is Hong Kong Ah, many high-rise buildings.
There are so many cars, but there are fewer bicycles than in Beijing. Do Hong Kong people not ride bicycles when they go out?
Look at the car that has no roof and runs so fast!
……
In the martial arts exchange group, more than half of the martial arts athletes came out for the first time and were lying behind the car window and chattering.
Quiet, quiet!
The leader Zhang Ling was so quarreled by these teenage little guys that he could not help. He shouted several times before he called everyone away and said, "Remember, the martial arts exchange team is for communication on behalf of the party and the government. Your words and deeds represent the dignity and dignity of the country."Therefore, after arriving at the hotel later, it is strictly forbidden to make loud noises. If you don’t understand, ask Coach Yu and me and don’t damage the property of the hotel.During the martial arts exchange visit, it is strictly forbidden to accept gifts from Hong Kong compatriots privately. If others really want to give them, all gifts must be handed over...
After Zhang Ling talked, the martial arts athletes who were just as quarrels as if they were just a sparrow, all of them sat upright and looked straight, just like monks who had meditated and entered into meditation.
After arriving at the hotel, the martial arts team members were arranged to various rooms. The Xinhua branch handed over an invitation to Zhang Ling and said: Hong Kong compatriots know you are coming and invite you to attend the premiere of the movie.
Although Zhang Ling is an official in the Hong Kong and Macao office, he usually only receives some Hong Kong and Macao news from Xinhua News Agency. It was his first time to come to Hong Kong and asked curiously: What is the premiere of the movie?
A comrade from Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong Branch explained: It was a celebration event held when a well-made film was first screened.
Zhang Ling felt it was very strange. The movie was released and the ceremony was held, and he secretly laughed at the Hong Kong people for extravagance and waste.However, he is a government official and will not speak casually, but starts to look through the invitations.
It was not until he saw Kang Jianfei's name that Zhang Ling asked in surprise: Is it the Kang Jianfei who has been involved in the Inner Reference?
The comrade from the Hong Kong branch nodded and said: It's him. His new film "The Dao Ma Dan" premiered the day after tomorrow, and all members of the entire martial arts exchange team were invited to participate.
Zhang Ling said strangely: How could he take the initiative to invite us?
The comrade smiled bitterly and said: How did I know?He is the boss of a film company, so he will try his best to avoid being involved with you.
Zhang Ling smiled and said: Since others are not afraid, of course we cannot disappoint.
After saying that, Zhang Lingchong Deputy Commander Yu Haidao, Coach Yu, let the team members have a good rest tonight and don’t let them run around. There will be a martial arts exchange performance tomorrow. Go and get familiar with the venue in the morning and perform in the afternoon.There is no task the day after tomorrow. You can take everyone to Hong Kong around, but you should pay attention to the influence and don’t lose people.There was a movie premiere in the evening, and everyone went to watch the movie together...
While the two were talking, more than a dozen young martial arts players were surrounding Jet Li and asked: Xiao Li, you are the only one in Hong Kong in the team. Tell us what's fun here?
Jet Li said with a bitter face: I have said it many times. I was only 8 years old when I came to Hong Kong last time. How can I remember it clearly?
Team member Gao Hongdao: I remember it even at the age of 8, so remember it a little bit.
Jet Li said: I really forgot...
Before he finished speaking, Yu Hai, who was shaved, pushed the door open and said: There will be a performance tomorrow, and I will take you to Hong Kong to watch a movie the day after tomorrow...
oh!!!!The team members cheered together.
……
On July 26, 1981, "The Dao Ma Dan" was premiered at Princess Jin Cinema.
At the same time, a strange thing happened in the Hong Kong film industry that broke countless people's glasses:
In order to snipe Princess Jin, Shaw Brothers and Jiahe Cinemas announced that they had joined forces, Run Run Shaw and Zou Wenhuai, two former friends and current mortal enemies.
"The Brave Without Fear" produced by Shaw Brothers Pictures and directed by Yuan Heping was suddenly promoted and released on both Shaw Brothers and Jiahe.
This movie, which only had a box office of 5.61 million in parallel, had already won 6.47 million before the release of "The Legend of Dao Madan".
"The Brave Is Not Fear" is about to be painted, and Jackie Chan's "The Dragon Master" is scheduled to premiere on the same day as "The Sword and Ma Dan", and a grand premiere was also held, which is also a double-line screening of Shaw Brothers and Jiahe.
Kang Jianfei was amused and crying after learning the news. Shaw Brothers and Jiahe had a clear idea of playing. He used Yuan Heping's "The Brave Is Not Fearful" to fight against Chen Rongmei Investment and John Woo's "Modern Master", Jackie Chan's "The Dragon Master" to Kang Jianfei's "The Sword and Madman", Sammo Hung's "The Best Partner", and Wu Siyuan's "A Can't Become a Job" to fight against Zhiwei's "Mr. Zombie 2".
The three largest theaters in Hong Kong, now Shaw Brothers and Jiahe, have naturally become the topic of follow-up reports by entertainment media.
In the first round of the theater battle, Shaw Brothers and Jiahe won a complete victory because John Wu's "Modern Master" had a box office of only over 4 million, which was much less than the box office of "The Brave Without Fear".
The second round of the theater battle is Jackie Chan's "The Dragon Master" vs. Kang Jianfei's "The Sword and Ma Dan".
The two movies have also fought a great promotional battle during this period. TVB has put Jackie Chan on several TV shows in succession, and the three girls Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan and Cherie Chung have also frequently appeared in Lishi as the three Dream Girls.
Beauties are always more attractive, not to mention the three stunning beauties. When Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan and Cherie Chung appeared at the first time, the first time that issue of "Oriental Fashion" appeared in that issue was sold out.
The portraits and promotional posters of the three girls are now flying all over the streets, and you can buy them at will for just one dollar.
This was the third time Xu Anhua met Kang Jianfei. The first time was when she was filming "Crazy Calamity". Kang Jianfei went to the crew to find Zhao Yazhi to star in "Shanghai Band". At that time, Kang Jianfei was just a helping director who had just been valued by Wang Tianlin. The second time he met was on a plane to attend the Golden Horse Awards Ceremony in Taipei, Kang Jianfei had transformed into a famous director and film company owner.
After Xu Anhua handed over the script of "Hu Yue's Story" to Kang Jianfei, he began to seriously look at the famous young man in front of him with some curiosity.
Kang Jianfei now has a little more temperament than when they met last year. Xu Anhua couldn't tell what this temperament is, or the so-called temperament of a successful person.
Kang Jianfei read the script very quickly and finished reading the entire script in just over 20 minutes.
Although I had planned to invest in this art film, Kang Jianfei still pretended to be embarrassed and said: Ms. Xu, I said last time I met that movies that can make money in my eyes are good movies.I'm afraid not many Hong Kong viewers like to watch this movie.
I'm going to be rejected again...
Although Xu Anhua was mentally prepared before coming, she was still a little disappointed when she heard Kang Jianfei say this.
When Kang Jianfei saw her lost expression, he suddenly smiled and said: But, it’s still okay to win the award when filming this movie. For Sister Zhi’s sake, I have accepted the script.How much budget are you going to need?
Xu Anhua said: Not much, 1.5 million.
Due to the rise in prices and labor, the cost of film production is also rising. The current investment of 1.5 million is almost equivalent to the one million Kang Jianfei did when he filmed "Happy Ghost". You can imagine how fast Hong Kong's economic development has been in the past two years.
Kang Jianfei nodded and said: Yes, but it is up to me to decide the male and female protagonists.
When Xu Anhua heard this, he felt a little dissatisfied, but then he thought that since Kang Jianfei was going to win the award, he naturally wanted to use this film to support the actors of DreamWorks, which is reasonable.
Xu Anhua asked: Who will Mr. Kang asks to be the male and female protagonists?
Kang Jianfei smiled and said: Chow Yun-fat plays Hu Yue, Chung Cheung plays Shen Qing, Hui Ying-hong plays Li Lijun, and Ng Mengda plays Asan.
Xu Anhua is quite satisfied with Chow Yun-fat, Ng Man-tat and Cherie Chung, but the second female lead actor doesn’t suit her wishes and said: Hui Ying-hong has always been a hit girl. Can she be competent in such an art film?
Kang Jianfei said: In terms of acting, there are no bad actors, only bad directors.Ms. Xu, do you understand what I mean?
Kang Jianfei is an investor, so Xu Anhua could only surrender: Well, there are only four of them.
……
Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong.
More than a dozen passengers wearing rustic sportswear walked out and chattered all the way, attracting many people to watch.
These people all speak Mandarin, obviously from the mainland, and there are two or three bald heads, which looks really impressive.
This group of people is the Chinese Martial Arts Exchange Group. The deputy leader is martial arts coach Yu Hai, and the leader is Zhang Ling, an official of the Hong Kong and Macao Office of the State Council.
Yu Hai plays Tan Zong in "Shaolin Temple". He went on a trip to perform with the Chinese Martial Arts Group in the 1960s. He has visited more than 30 countries and is now the captain and head coach of the Shandong Martial Arts Team.
The position of deputy leader of the Chinese Martial Arts Exchange Team this time was originally the captain of the Beijing team, but Mr. Deng still remembered that Yu Hai was like this, so he appointed him as the leader.
The movie "Shaolin Temple" was filmed last year after discussion by the central government and invited the director of Hong Kong Great Wall Film Company Zhang Xinyan in the name of the State Council. The purpose is to increase contact with the outside world through this movie and improve the impression of China in the hearts of people in other Asian countries.
Zhang Xinyan started casting the movie last year and started filming only two months ago. After careful consideration, the progress is only two-thirds.
Due to the tight urging of the central government, Zhang Xinyan had to stop filming and release people in the middle of the journey, and waited for Jet Li and Yu Hai to return from Hong Kong to continue filming.
The person responsible for picking up the martial arts troupe from Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong Branch and Great Wall Film Company. In the end, more than a dozen people left the airport in Great Wall Company's shooting car.
Wow, this is Hong Kong Ah, many high-rise buildings.
There are so many cars, but there are fewer bicycles than in Beijing. Do Hong Kong people not ride bicycles when they go out?
Look at the car that has no roof and runs so fast!
……
In the martial arts exchange group, more than half of the martial arts athletes came out for the first time and were lying behind the car window and chattering.
Quiet, quiet!
The leader Zhang Ling was so quarreled by these teenage little guys that he could not help. He shouted several times before he called everyone away and said, "Remember, the martial arts exchange team is for communication on behalf of the party and the government. Your words and deeds represent the dignity and dignity of the country."Therefore, after arriving at the hotel later, it is strictly forbidden to make loud noises. If you don’t understand, ask Coach Yu and me and don’t damage the property of the hotel.During the martial arts exchange visit, it is strictly forbidden to accept gifts from Hong Kong compatriots privately. If others really want to give them, all gifts must be handed over...
After Zhang Ling talked, the martial arts athletes who were just as quarrels as if they were just a sparrow, all of them sat upright and looked straight, just like monks who had meditated and entered into meditation.
After arriving at the hotel, the martial arts team members were arranged to various rooms. The Xinhua branch handed over an invitation to Zhang Ling and said: Hong Kong compatriots know you are coming and invite you to attend the premiere of the movie.
Although Zhang Ling is an official in the Hong Kong and Macao office, he usually only receives some Hong Kong and Macao news from Xinhua News Agency. It was his first time to come to Hong Kong and asked curiously: What is the premiere of the movie?
A comrade from Xinhua News Agency's Hong Kong Branch explained: It was a celebration event held when a well-made film was first screened.
Zhang Ling felt it was very strange. The movie was released and the ceremony was held, and he secretly laughed at the Hong Kong people for extravagance and waste.However, he is a government official and will not speak casually, but starts to look through the invitations.
It was not until he saw Kang Jianfei's name that Zhang Ling asked in surprise: Is it the Kang Jianfei who has been involved in the Inner Reference?
The comrade from the Hong Kong branch nodded and said: It's him. His new film "The Dao Ma Dan" premiered the day after tomorrow, and all members of the entire martial arts exchange team were invited to participate.
Zhang Ling said strangely: How could he take the initiative to invite us?
The comrade smiled bitterly and said: How did I know?He is the boss of a film company, so he will try his best to avoid being involved with you.
Zhang Ling smiled and said: Since others are not afraid, of course we cannot disappoint.
After saying that, Zhang Lingchong Deputy Commander Yu Haidao, Coach Yu, let the team members have a good rest tonight and don’t let them run around. There will be a martial arts exchange performance tomorrow. Go and get familiar with the venue in the morning and perform in the afternoon.There is no task the day after tomorrow. You can take everyone to Hong Kong around, but you should pay attention to the influence and don’t lose people.There was a movie premiere in the evening, and everyone went to watch the movie together...
While the two were talking, more than a dozen young martial arts players were surrounding Jet Li and asked: Xiao Li, you are the only one in Hong Kong in the team. Tell us what's fun here?
Jet Li said with a bitter face: I have said it many times. I was only 8 years old when I came to Hong Kong last time. How can I remember it clearly?
Team member Gao Hongdao: I remember it even at the age of 8, so remember it a little bit.
Jet Li said: I really forgot...
Before he finished speaking, Yu Hai, who was shaved, pushed the door open and said: There will be a performance tomorrow, and I will take you to Hong Kong to watch a movie the day after tomorrow...
oh!!!!The team members cheered together.
……
On July 26, 1981, "The Dao Ma Dan" was premiered at Princess Jin Cinema.
At the same time, a strange thing happened in the Hong Kong film industry that broke countless people's glasses:
In order to snipe Princess Jin, Shaw Brothers and Jiahe Cinemas announced that they had joined forces, Run Run Shaw and Zou Wenhuai, two former friends and current mortal enemies.
"The Brave Without Fear" produced by Shaw Brothers Pictures and directed by Yuan Heping was suddenly promoted and released on both Shaw Brothers and Jiahe.
This movie, which only had a box office of 5.61 million in parallel, had already won 6.47 million before the release of "The Legend of Dao Madan".
"The Brave Is Not Fear" is about to be painted, and Jackie Chan's "The Dragon Master" is scheduled to premiere on the same day as "The Sword and Ma Dan", and a grand premiere was also held, which is also a double-line screening of Shaw Brothers and Jiahe.
Kang Jianfei was amused and crying after learning the news. Shaw Brothers and Jiahe had a clear idea of playing. He used Yuan Heping's "The Brave Is Not Fearful" to fight against Chen Rongmei Investment and John Woo's "Modern Master", Jackie Chan's "The Dragon Master" to Kang Jianfei's "The Sword and Madman", Sammo Hung's "The Best Partner", and Wu Siyuan's "A Can't Become a Job" to fight against Zhiwei's "Mr. Zombie 2".
The three largest theaters in Hong Kong, now Shaw Brothers and Jiahe, have naturally become the topic of follow-up reports by entertainment media.
In the first round of the theater battle, Shaw Brothers and Jiahe won a complete victory because John Wu's "Modern Master" had a box office of only over 4 million, which was much less than the box office of "The Brave Without Fear".
The second round of the theater battle is Jackie Chan's "The Dragon Master" vs. Kang Jianfei's "The Sword and Ma Dan".
The two movies have also fought a great promotional battle during this period. TVB has put Jackie Chan on several TV shows in succession, and the three girls Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan and Cherie Chung have also frequently appeared in Lishi as the three Dream Girls.
Beauties are always more attractive, not to mention the three stunning beauties. When Brigitte Lin, Rosamund Kwan and Cherie Chung appeared at the first time, the first time that issue of "Oriental Fashion" appeared in that issue was sold out.
The portraits and promotional posters of the three girls are now flying all over the streets, and you can buy them at will for just one dollar.