This man knows how to hype

Chapter 313 Are you crazy? You want to make a Hong Kong-style movie?
Pengcheng.

Inside the Four Seasons Hotel.

Xu Xiyu couldn't help but sigh as she looked at Wu Youjin, the boss of Queen Entertainment across the street, and Yang Yaoting, the "Blue Star Louis Koo", and Chen Lijiao, the "Blue Star Gillian Chung", who he brought with him.

If only this were Earth, Gillian wouldn't mind. The main thing is that she could see in person how handsome Louis Koo really is.

While Xu Xiyu was sighing, Wu Youjin, Yang Yaoting and Chen Lijiao, who were sitting opposite him, were also sighing.

too young.

Xu Xiyu is really too young.

There are already many young and powerful artists in the mainland entertainment industry, which means that newcomers from Hong Kong entertainment have no chance to gain popularity in the north.

They can only rely on their past glory and try out some tricks like "entertainment circle Brahmin" and "respecting the past and despising the present" in the hope of retaining some face for Hong Kong entertainment.

Now there is another young boss who is rising in fame in the domestic entertainment industry.

The three of them really don’t know how to compare with the young guys in Hong Kong entertainment.

Thinking of this, Wu Youjin smiled and said, "Everyone says Xu Sheng is young, promising and handsome. After seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."

Then he turned to Yang Yaoting and said, "I think President Xu is even more handsome than you were when you were young."

When Ke Xinying next to him heard Wu Youjin praising Xu Xiyu for being more handsome than the young "Gu Zai", she immediately showed an expression of trying to hold back laughter.

Xu Xiyu waved his hand and said, "That's too much praise. I don't dare to compare myself with Brother Ting. The three words Yang Yaoting are more than just a name to me.

To be honest, I grew up watching Tingge's movies and listening to Gillian's songs. They are both my idols.

I have always dreamed of meeting you two one day. I didn’t expect my dream to come true so soon. Don’t be afraid of you all laughing at me, I am still a little dazed now.”

As soon as these nice and polite words were spoken, the three of them immediately laughed in agreement.

There is an indelible sense of helplessness in the laughter.

Because they can hear phrases like "I grew up watching your movies" and "I grew up listening to your songs" every time they go to the mainland.

This is a compliment.

It is also a reminder that I am really old.

Their own "little fans" have become the backbone of the industry.

Especially Xu Xiyu, who is simply the leader of the post-95 generation of entertainment industry practitioners. Wu Youjin feels that the four words "strong rise" are not enough to describe her.

This is absolutely a treasure God has given to domestic entertainment.

What about Hong Kong entertainment?
I even have a headache choosing people to accompany me.

The male artists are fine, there are a bunch of active "old guys".

The situation of female artists is really terrible, some are getting old and some are retiring.

Chen Lijiao and her sisters are already considered "young people".

Thinking of this, Wu Youjin suddenly lost the mood to greet.

Going straight to the point, he said, "Mr. Xu, I believe Miss Ke has also told you the purpose of my meeting with you this time. I wonder if your company's new project has been put on the agenda?"

After hearing this, Xu Xiyu didn't plan to talk about any other meaningless things.

Because he also wanted Wu Youjin's help with something.

He thought about it all night last night.

If Lv Qinyao doesn’t win the award through “Dying to Survive”.

Then start over again.

This time, he wants to win not only awards from the mainland, but also awards from Hong Kong and even Taiwan.

But awards are not as fair as ordinary audiences imagine.

Especially now, through behind-the-scenes operations and transactions, coupled with an excellent film that can showcase Lv Qinyao's acting skills, it is entirely possible for her to sweep all the major awards in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong within a year.

Of course, if you want to win awards in Taiwan, it would be best to set the film in Hong Kong, so that it will be easier for people over there to operate.

These awards are the gifts Xu Xiyu prepared for Lu Qinyao.

Speaking of which, although he didn't notice what was hidden in Lu Qinyao's heart, he also didn't notice that something was wrong between Gong Lingyun and Lu Qinyao yesterday morning.

But he could still feel that Lu Qinyao had not been very happy during this period.

It was for this reason that he talked with Ke Xinying about the award judging for "Dying to Survive" yesterday.

He felt that perhaps winning an award such as "Outstanding Actress" or "Best Actress" would make Lu Qinyao happier.

Sometimes, people do need a sense of ritual in their lives, which can be used to create a feeling and tell themselves that life has entered a new stage.

Winning the Best Actress award is a strong sense of ritual.

Unfortunately, according to Ke Xinying, Lv Qinyao is indeed in a bit of a precarious situation. Xu Fengchun and Meng Chengming performed too well, and Xu Xiyu couldn't possibly suppress them to help Lv Qinyao win the award.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Mr. Wu, as I just said, I grew up watching Hong Kong movies, and I have a special feeling for them.

So, regardless of whether our company’s new project is on the agenda or not, today when I saw you three, I had to put the new project on the agenda, and it had to be a new project with a Hong Kong style theme.”

Hearing this, Wu Youjin laughed again, but it was a forced laugh.

Apparently, there were some errors in the information Ke Xinying gave to Xu Xiyu. Wu Youjin approached Xu Xiyu for two reasons. First, he wanted to invest in Xu Xiyu's project and make money.

Secondly, everyone knows that Xu Xiyu’s project can promote people, so they want to put a few newcomers in there to see if they can succeed.

Now Xu Xiyu says he wants to make a Hong Kong-style movie?
Stop it.

Hong Kong-style movies are becoming popular, so why am I, Wu, looking for you? You are not planning to let our bunch of failed screenwriters write a script and then jointly shoot it, right?
What's the point of this?
Six joint venture films have already failed. If another one happens, wouldn’t it be like the seven calabash brothers saving their grandfather, one by one?
Thinking of this, Wu Youjin laughed dryly and said, "Mr. Xu, what I mean is, do you have any plans for the next movie or TV series you will personally direct?

If so, I would be honored to be involved. Don't worry, your ability is obvious to all, so we will not interfere with your creation.

Of course, there are several new people in our company who are particularly yearning for the motherland and want to devote themselves to the development of the motherland's literary and artistic undertakings. It would be perfect if you could be their guide. "

Hearing this, Xu Xiyu raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, I understand what you mean. Maybe I didn't make it clear just now. I just plan to personally direct one, no, two Hong Kong-style movies to fulfill my childhood dream."

As soon as these words came out, Wu Youjin's mouth twitched.

Even Yang Yaoting and Chen Lijiao, who were standing next to them, almost couldn't hold back. They really wanted to say to Xu Xiyu, "Brother, you are so young, you must not take the wrong path."

Obviously, none of the three people believed that Xu Xiyu could make a hit Hong Kong-style movie.

So many screenwriters and practitioners in Hong Kong have failed, and you, a creator from the mainland, come to make Hong Kong-style movies. Isn't that funny?
Just when the three were doubting, they heard Xu Xiyu say in Cantonese: "Why, Mr. Wu doesn't believe that I have this ability?"

"Mr. Xu can speak Mandarin?" Yang Yaoting was surprised. His Mandarin was a disaster, so he had not spoken much before. Now, after hearing what Xu Xiyu said, he couldn't help but ask.

Not only was he surprised, but everyone else was also surprised, including Ke Xinying, who did not expect Xu Xiyu to have such a skill.

Xu Xiyu curled his lips and pretended to be cool: "I have been able to do this since I was a child. I learned it from watching movies and Cantonese songs."

In fact, he was lying, the reason why he could speak Cantonese was because when he was on Earth, the first artist he served under his master was from Hong Kong.

The grandson usually behaves like a decent person in public, but in private he looks down on mainlanders. Including his team, when they communicate with him about the plan, they speak Cantonese throughout the process, regardless of whether you can understand it or not.

It was under such circumstances that Xu Xiyu learned to speak Cantonese.

inside the room.

After a brief moment of surprise, Wu Youjin continued, "So, Mr. Xu is planning to make a joint venture film with us?"

"I guess so, but we have to be the producer and copyright holder. Of course, as I just said, I actually plan to make two films, and the copyright of the other one can belong to you, so that everyone can make money." Xu Xiyu said with a smile.

In fact, the reason why he made two films was because the film he really wanted to hold the copyright for did not have room for Lu Qinyao to show herself.

This movie is the last glorious "Infernal Affairs" series of Hong Kong films.

As a movie that is popular in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong, the copyright was bought by Hollywood and made into "The Departed".

Subsequently, the film won the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The awesomeness of the "Infernal Affairs" series probably needs no further introduction.

Anyway, Xu Xiyu watched all three films in the "Infernal Affairs" series many times, and even made a preview of them.

Not only that, influenced by "Infernal Affairs", Xu Xiyu later watched a lot of Hong Kong movies that he had missed when he was a child.

For example, "Underworld" 1 and 2, and "The Disciples".

The second film that Xu Xiyu plans to give the copyright to Queen is "The Disciples".

"The Disciples" is a movie about the theme of "quality" starring Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, Louis Koo and Zhang Jingchu.

There are many famous memes among them.

For example, when eating caviar, "One box per person, if foreigners see it, they will think we can't afford it."

He wanted Lv Qinyao to play Zhang Jingchu's role, a role that would allow everyone to intuitively feel Lv Qinyao's acting skills.

If you act well, it's quite reasonable for you to win the award.

However, Wu Youjin naturally didn't know this, and he was still full of doubts and worries.

It’s good that Xu Xiyu can speak Cantonese, but that doesn’t mean he can make a Hong Kong-style movie.

Why do I own the copyright of the second part?

What do I need this for?

What I want is for you to take me to invest in a movie that costs 100 million yuan and grosses billions.

Then, put a few... no, two or even one newcomers in to play important roles in a TV series like that where all the actors become famous.

Thinking of this, Wu Youjin asked tentatively: "Mr. Xu, what is the budget for these two films?"

“This budget depends on how much actors like Brother Ting get paid,” Xu Xiyu chuckled.

Whether it is "Infernal Affairs" or "The Disciples", the production costs are not high, and the real bulk of the budget goes into the actors' pay.

Because of this, Wu Youjin also guessed the direction of Xu Xiyu's production, which would definitely be themes such as "police and bandits" and "gangsters".

This made him even more disappointed.

All the police, gangster and criminal films we shot were defeated.

Are you still planning to shoot?!

If you can take a picture of flowers, I will eat the table.

　Thanks to book friends 20240229202711818, Cruel Angel, and Wang Shufengzi for their rewards
　　
　
(End of this chapter)