Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

Chapter 102: Ip Man! "Backdoor Listing"

Ip Man is not a very good movie.

In terms of returns, it can't compare to "New World" or other South Korean gangster and police films.

However, one advantage of "Ip Man" is that it can truly export the essence of Chinese culture and Chinese kung fu, even though the real Ip Man differs from the image of "Ip Man" in the film, and can even be said to be quite different.

But film and television works are film and television works, and the real-life figures are the real-life figures.

From this perspective, "Ip Man" isn't so bad.

Since Zhao Yanxi only needs to contribute a portion of the investment, and Yinghuang will handle everything else, why wouldn't she be happy to do it?

If we don't make it now, Hong Kong Island will produce "Ip Man" itself next year;

Instead of making a cramped film about the people of Hong Kong Island that fails to develop the characters or export the culture, it would be better to make our own film, which could become a benchmark for Chinese-language action films in the future!

CJ, or CJ Corporation, is very efficient.

After finalizing the terms, they quickly brought out the contract, which Zhao Yanxi signed directly with them at Yinghuang Company.

"Director Zhao, congratulations!" Yang Shoucheng said with a look of envy.

The rules in Hong Kong are similar to those in Hollywood. Remake rights refer to the script, and the money is split directly between the copyright holder and the screenwriter, without involving other investors.

A million-dollar remake fee isn't much, but the 10% share of net box office revenue is something to look forward to.

"Hehe, just luck," Zhao Yanxi laughed.

South Korea has always been culturally arrogant, and apart from their American "father," very few films and television works from other European and Asian countries have entered that territory.

Although "New World" is a film that "plagiarizes" theirs, Zhao Yanxi does not guarantee that they will definitely be able to import it.

However, the introduction of "New World" did give Zhao Yanxi some inspiration.

CJ, or rather other South Korean film and television companies, are not fools.

Even with a strong sense of cultural confidence, people understand what themes and genres are more popular.

In that case, some films that cause a sensation in South Korea might be worth considering making, and then selling them to South Korea, or selling remake rights.

Or...we could directly collaborate with South Korea and produce a co-production.

After the CJ employees left, Zhao Yanxi finally told Yang Shoucheng about the new project.

"Ip Man?" Yang Shoucheng looked at the script and said with a smile, "I heard that Wong Kar-wai is also preparing to make a film on this subject."

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"By the time he finishes preparing, who knows when that will be," Zhao Yanxi said nonchalantly. "Could it be that President Yang has some other concerns?"

"Of course not," Yang Shoucheng smiled and said, "Director Zhao, could you give Yinghuang an extra ten or twenty percent of the investment for this film?"

"June 4th, I suppose," Zhao Yanxi said after a moment's thought.

According to his estimate, the revenue of "Ip Man" was even less than that of "New World".

The remake rights to "New World" have already generated a profit from box office revenue sharing, so whether "Ip Man" gets a larger or smaller share won't make much difference.

"OK!"

Yang Shoucheng was very excited. He had already tasted success with Ying Huang in "New World", so he naturally had even higher expectations for "Ip Man".

"By the way, Mr. Yang, it would be best to ask the Ip family for their opinion before filming begins for 'Ip Man'," Zhao Yanxi reminded him. "I don't want a repeat of what happened with 'Fearless'."

The film "Fearless," starring Li Lianjie, was sued by Huo Yuanjia's descendants less than a month after its release at the beginning of the year.

Although the box office of "Fearless" had already declined at that time, the lawsuit did not have a significant impact on the box office, but it still damaged its reputation.

The movie "Fearless" portrays the Huo family as being completely childless and extinct, even though the Huo family descendants are still alive and well.

This fundamentally denies their family genealogy tradition, especially in places with strong clan sentiments.

"clear."

Yang Shoucheng nodded and said, "I will arrange for someone to contact the descendants of the Ye family!"

"By the way, Mr. Yang, I have another film here that I'd like to use Yinghuang's name to get it approved for funding. I wonder if you could do me a favor?"

If mainland China wants to film movies in Hong Kong, it either needs to establish a film company in Hong Kong or invite a Hong Kong film company to co-produce the film. The simplest way is to "go public through a reverse takeover".

The project is initiated by a film company in Hong Kong, and the mainland company raises its own crew and shoots the film. The Hong Kong company then charges a service fee of about 8% to 15%.

It's similar to the tax rate charged by the merchant when issuing invoices for reimbursement.

Films produced under this model, even those "native" Hong Kong films, can participate in the selection process for any award, such as the Hong Kong Film Awards.

"Is it the one you did with Maggie?"

"Um!"

"Could Yinghuang be mixed in?" Yang Shoucheng asked tentatively.

Zhao Yanxi smiled, and Yang Shoucheng immediately understood his meaning, shaking his head and sighing, "Alright, if you need anything, Director Zhao, just have your men contact Mani (Huo Wenxi)!"

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After leaving Yinghuang, Zhao Yanxi was not in a hurry to go back.

There are only a few days left until the opening ceremony of the Hundred Flowers Awards. If he goes back to the capital, he won't be able to rest for more than two days before having to go to Hangzhou from the capital. He's not that free.

After learning that Zhao Yanxi was not in a hurry to go back, Yang Shoucheng arranged for Huo Wenxi to entertain him in the next few days.

Zhao Yanxi did not refuse. In a place like Hong Kong Island, having money and power can indeed give you a completely different feeling, especially under the leadership of a local bigwig.

"There are many places on Hong Kong Island that young people like to go. Director Zhao, would you like to go and take a look?" Mani Fok asked tentatively.

"Forget it."

Zhao Yanxi answered decisively: "I'm not interested in those places. I have someone I like."

"Is she Little Dragon Girl?" Mani Fok suddenly asked, her envy barely concealed before Zhao Yanxi could answer: "She's truly an enviable girl."

"Hehe, being liked by her is something to be envied!"

Huo Wenxi paused for a moment, and the unfinished sentiment turned into a soft sigh—I hope that such pure feelings as those in legends really exist in this world!

Recently, the entertainment industry has been buzzing with news about two major festivals: the Hundred Flowers Awards, which opened on the 25th, and the Golden Eagle Awards, which were held on the 27th.

The former is quiet and deserted; the opening ceremony is just around the corner, and many directors, producers, and celebrities still haven't finalized their schedules. On the other hand, many stars and actors have confirmed their participation in the Golden Eagle TV Festival on the 27th.

Television dramas have a wider audience and more actors than film actors, so television festivals naturally appear to be more grand and lively.

Huayi Brothers, not wanting to be left out, released some more information about "The Forbidden Kingdom" amidst the excitement.

Li Lianjie will play the Monkey King in the movie!

The news caused a sensation among the media and netizens!

Previously, everyone speculated that this would be a period action film, but now it has become a mythological film, and a mythological film with traditional Chinese elements!

"Finally, it's not the story of American soldiers saving the world anymore? Is our traditional culture about to make its way into Hollywood?"

"Wow, wow! No wonder it's a collaboration between two kung fu superstars, Li Lianjie and Cheng Long. What will Cheng Long play? Erlang Shen?!"

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The female lead has still not been confirmed.

The focus of netizens' discussions remains the same few people: Zhang Ziyi, Fan Tao, Li, Liu Yifei, Fan Wenfang, and Xu Jinglei.

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To outsiders, it looks glamorous, but only the two CEOs of Huayi know the bitterness behind it all.

Originally, there was only one female lead, but after Huayi Brothers invested, the role of "White-Haired Witch," which was originally a man, was changed to a woman.

After all, no male character can compare to Jackie Chan and Li Lianjie!

The internal turmoil at Huayi Brothers was also caused by this female character.

"Big brother, this role should still be given to Fan. Try to keep her; her contract expires next year!"

"Go and tell her that as long as she can renew her contract this month, we'll help her get the lead role. The second lead role must be given to Li Yong," Wang Zhongjun said in a deep voice. "She's one of Huayi's most trusted protégés. We can't let the elders be heartbroken."

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Wang Zhonglei was inwardly cursing.

You were saying before that this role was for signing and retaining talent, but the Li sisters just had a late-night snack with you and it was all settled!

"Okay, I'll talk to Fan Yongyong again."

"If we can't sign Liu Yifei, keeping Fan Lin is a good alternative."

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