1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 352 Let’s Get Him Together Tonight
"The single-day box office is 327 million! At this rate, it's possible that it will break the 4000 million mark!"

A group of producers including Shi Nansheng learned about the single-day box office performance of "Top Gun".

For the first time, I had a clear understanding of the influence of Western films in Hong Kong.

In fact, Western films have always occupied a large market share in Hong Kong.

However, cinema chains were suppressed in the past, the number of theaters was in short supply and demand was insufficient, and the attendance rate fell sharply within a maximum of two weeks after the movie was released.

Therefore, it does not show its true colors.

Now, Xinbao Cinema Chain has joined forces with 31 theaters to fill this last gap.

As soon as "Top Gun" was released and the single-day box office results came out, it scared the local filmmakers.

Shi Nansheng asked on the phone: "Mr. Zhai, are you listening?"

In the training classroom of Chunqiu School.

Zhai Yuan glanced at the girl group Girls' Generation who were still rehearsing, and took two steps forward with the phone.

"I heard~" Zhai Yuan's tone did not change, and he said with a smile: "The box office is expected to break 4000 million. We'll talk about it after it breaks."

Shi Nansheng on the other end of the phone held his breath and reminded, "The single-day box office data for Dragon Tiger is also out. Together with Jiahe's dual-screening, it also had more than 139 theaters, but it only took in million. It's hard to say whether it can break ."

The word "only" refers to Jiuyi Entertainment. For an ordinary film company, it would be a sure profit if it could achieve this result.

However, ordinary film companies do not have the treatment of dual-channel screenings like Jiahe and 1024.

Zhai Yuan smiled and said, "Lin Lingdong is a new director. He will be under a lot of pressure if you say that."

Shi Nansheng sighed on the phone: "I went to see Top Gun on purpose. The quality is much higher than local films. It doesn't matter whether the director is a newcomer or not. It all ends up the same anyway."

After all, it is known as "the best recruitment advertisement in American history."

When a big production like "Top Gun" really hits the Hong Kong film market, it is bound to shock film practitioners.

“There’s no need to be so pessimistic.”

Zhai Yuan stood in the corridor, winking at the girls in the classroom through the glass window, and said to Shi Nansheng on the other end of the phone: "This is the current film environment in the world. Fortunately, your boss still has some family background and can withstand this wave of impact. How about Jiahe's "The Lucky Stars"? "

Zou Wenhuai took the initiative to discuss cooperation, and Zhai Yuan was also very considerate and allowed the other party's film to be released in his own theaters.

Today, the Hong Kong film market is divided into only two factions, Hong Kong films and Western films.

“It’s still not as good as Top Gun, but much better than Forbidden Kingdom, with a single-day box office of around 220 million.”

Shi Nansheng continued, "By the way, New One City used money to shoot a comedy called "The Rich and Powerful". This morning they told me that it has been edited into a film. If it works well, why not try it out while there are enough theaters now?"

"The one directed by Gao Zhisen?"

"Yes, the leading actors are Dong Biao and Shen Dianxia."

Zhai Yuan nodded thoughtfully. He didn't have a deep impression of this play. He only remembered that it was also a skit-style comedy.

As for Shen Dianxia, although she is Deng Guangrong's sworn sister, Zhai Yuan can now chat and laugh with Zhao Yifu. It is natural that there is no problem for the film company under 1024 to invite her to film. She has long forgotten her sworn brother in prison.

"Okay, then let's postpone the sequel to Mr. Zombie for a while and try the Three Heroes vs. Lu Bu movie during the Lunar New Year holiday this year."

Zhai Yuan smiled and said that it didn't matter how much profit his company and Jiahe's three films made against Xinbao Cinemas. Even if they lost some money, it was affordable for him and Zou Wenhuai. Everyone tacitly agreed to work together to dilute the box office of "Top Gun" first.

hang up the phone.

Zhai Yuan returned to the training classroom, where the girls from Girls' Generation were still rehearsing.

Although she was in Japan some time ago, Zhou Huimin and her friends did not delay their rehearsal progress in Hong Kong.

Now that he has mastered the three songs and dances "Zombie Dance", "Gee" and "No Body", Zhai Yuan rushed to make three new songs and dances overnight to replace them.

One is "Unique", an adaptation of South Korean singer Lee Jung-hyun's original song "Wow".

Another song is "Mei Fei Se Wu", which was also adapted from "Change" by the originator of Korean Wave.

The last song is Coco Lee’s version of “Damadan”.

"Sammi Cheng hasn't made her debut yet, so we'll use these two songs to promote her. At worst, she can join the Girls' Generation family in the future."

Zhai Yuan stroked his chin and thought, now that his version has become the original version, the Japanese and South Korean versions that will be covered later will also have to keep up with the progress, especially the Japanese version, as his adopted daughter Noriko Sakai will debut in the center position.

Different from previous girl group dances, these three new songs and dances highlight more personal styles.

"Unique" and "Excited" let Zhou Huimin and Yip Yuqing stand in the center respectively, while "Swordsman and Lady" is naturally the home court of Moon Lee, which is also in line with the movie of the same name she filmed in Yanjing City last year.

"...playing with the spear in a fancy way, doing a backflip, turning the waist, standing in a steady horse stance, playing with the spear in a fancy way, more beautiful than anyone else..."

The first song "Damadan" ended quickly, and Moon Lee ended it with a Peking Opera posture in a very cool way. She was in the C position and the dance style of the whole song incorporated Peking Opera adaptations, including some difficult moves, which was very entertaining to watch.

Then, Ye Yuqing's passionate singing came from the speakers in the corner:
"...You said I should start over again. Men and women should stop waiting. I want freedom, freedom, and freedom now. There are too many right and wrong in love..."

Ye Yuqing stood in the front row, lip-syncing and dancing in the center, her chest heaving as if two rabbits were about to jump out.

When it was Zhou Huimin's turn to sing "Unique", she even copied Lee Jung-hyun's classic little finger singing method.

'...How about, let love decide if you are qualified, how about, I think you are unique, how about, let love prove that we are compatible...' It is still lip syncing, singing and dancing at the same time is too difficult for these girls, but the dance moves and styling have been modified to be more in line with the youthful and energetic style of Zhou Huimin at this age. Otherwise, it would be hard to appreciate the original dance moves that were copied from the original.

Zhai Yuan leaned back in his chair, enjoying the view.

Hollywood invasion? Whatever.
……

The rehearsal ended quickly.

Zhou Huimin came up to him with a look of anticipation on her face: "How is it? My classes have been so full lately that I can only spare time to come here for training. Will I do badly?"

"It does need improvement." Zhai Yuan said with a straight face. Seeing Zhou Huimin puffing up her cheeks in disappointment, he immediately added, "Let's get a room tonight. I'll personally guide your movements."

Zhou Huimin's expression immediately turned from gloomy to bright, and she buried her head in Zhai Yuan's arms.

Ye Yuqing came closer with a water cup and slapped Zhou Huimin on her small buttocks: "What are you doing? Are you cheating?"

Zhou Huimin turned her head, wrinkled her nose and made a face at Ye Yuqing. Before this, Zhou was quiet and introverted, and would never have such an expression or action.

Sure enough, after spending more time together during group training, their relationship became closer.

Zhai Yuan felt that he needed to keep up the good work.

If we can improve our sense of collective honor, maybe we will soon be able to work with three people at a time.

He waved his hand and called Moon Lee to come over.

Zhai Yuan took a tissue and helped her wipe the sweat off her forehead. Her movements were the most difficult in the entire rehearsal.

I have a harmonious interaction with the three girls here.

On the other side, Li Lizhen was holding Bai Anni's hand, whispering something to each other, and occasionally glancing in the direction of the four people.

"Now Girls' Generation's six songs and dances, plus singles like 'Blue and White Porcelain', 'Pearl of the Orient' and 'Prague Square', can almost make up a big dragon and phoenix."

Zhai Yuan cleared his throat and called the two pretty girls in the corner to come over. The band members gathered together and he said, "Everyone, please be more thoughtful. We will hold a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum after the New Year. Let Anita Mui and Rosina Cheung open the show for you. Girls' Generation will officially debut..."

……

After the excitement.

The members of Girls' Generation took showers and changed their clothes.

Ann Bai walked barefoot on the floor, listening to the sound of water splashing in the cubicle, mixed with Ye Yuqing's humming, her eyebrows furrowed and hesitation appeared in her eyes.

Just after the rehearsal.

Li Lizhen pulled her aside and whispered a few words, which made Annie Bai very conflicted.

"Hey! Annie, I'm going out first~"

Li Lizhen's low voice suddenly came from the compartment, interrupting her thoughts like a reminder.

Ann Bai responded hesitantly.

Li Lizhen's voice sounded again, urging in a low voice: "Hurry up!"

Ann Bai let out a low "oh" and slowly rinsed off the foam on her body, shortening the usual half-hour shower time to ten minutes.

As soon as she wrapped herself in a bath towel and pushed open the door, Li Lizhen, who was waiting outside, couldn't wait to pull her to the dressing room.

"Hurry up and change your clothes, or you'll miss your chance once others come out!"

Ann Bai was dragged into the dressing room in a daze, and quickly got dressed at Li Lizhen's urging.

At this time, in the bathroom, Chow Hui Man, Ann Yip and Moon Lee had not finished washing.

Ann Bai grabbed the corner of Li Lizhen's clothes, made a bitter face and said nervously: "Let's not do it, Sister Loletta."

"Hey! Are we still good sisters first?"

Li Lizhen frowned in dissatisfaction and acted like a big sister: "In this team, the other three have hit songs, and only the two of us are standing in the back as foils. Have you ever thought about the reason?"

Bai Anni said hesitantly: "Because the three of them are having an affair with Mr. Zhai."

"Yeah, anyway, I just don't want to continue being a curry coffee. After all, I was the leading actress in "Happy Ghost", why should I be a backup dancer for these three here?"

Li Lizhen finished her speech indignantly, looked at Annie Bai and asked, "Hey! Do you like Mr. Zhai?"

Ann Bai was slightly stunned, and then she felt a little embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.

Seeing this, Li Lizhen changed the question: "Do you dislike him?"

This time, Ann Bai shook her head quickly.

"That's what I like!"

Li Lizhen immediately took her hand and walked out: "No need to say more, I won't cheat you. You usually refuse to go to nightclubs when I ask you to. Are you still a virgin at the age of 20? Anyway, it will be a win-win to hook up with a rich guy like Zhai Yuan this time. Let's deal with him tonight..."

(End of this chapter)