China Entertainment special effects started in 1997

While "The Fight" continues to set box office records in the mainland market, its revenue in Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas is also good.

For example, in Hong Kong, the film earned a total of 117 million Hong Kong dollars when it was released, which is about more than 14 million US dollars.

When later generations talk about the decline of Hong Kong films, they often have the illusion that the entire Hong Kong film market has also collapsed.

But what actually collapsed was only Hong Kong films. The market is still there and the audience’s demand is still there.

It’s just that I used to watch Hong Kong movies and then went to watch Hollywood blockbusters.

For example, in the original history, the famous "Avengers" won the annual box office championship at the Hong Kong Film Market in 2012, with a good result of US$12.46 million, which is equivalent to more than 98 million Hong Kong dollars.

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In second place is the Hollywood blockbuster "The Dark Knight Rises" with a box office of US$10.34 million, slightly lower than "Avengers".

Therefore, the box office output of the Xiangjiang Film Market is still very strong.

It’s just that I no longer favor genre films such as martial arts, action, comedy, zombies, etc., and prefer to watch special effects blockbusters with more shocking visual effects.

In the original history, Hong Kong audiences had no choice but to contribute to Hollywood blockbusters.

In this generation, there are Chinese-language special effects blockbusters with more outstanding visual effects. The director is Hong Kong's proud Jiang Heng. It is reasonable for the film to be a huge hit and have a box office of over 100 million Hong Kong dollars.

He is the envy of many established Xiangjiang filmmakers, and Xiang Huayu is one of them, but there is no one around him who can be used.

Furthermore, Huayi's "The Legend of the Gods" failed at the box office, and Xiang Hua was worried, fearing that he might accidentally follow in Huayi's footsteps.

But I feel a little unwilling to do nothing.

It happened that Jiang Heng was in Hong Kong during the Spring Festival, and he even made an appointment to have dinner with him to ask for advice on how to shoot special effects blockbusters.

Jiang Heng was not stingy, he just talked about his experience and didn't care whether he could learn it or not.

After hearing this, Xiang Hua still did not dare to take any risks.

Naihe Xiangtai is too strong and wants to pave the way for his son.

And because Jiang Heng announced that he would stop filming in 2012, he thought it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he kept encouraging his husband to make blockbusters to support his son.

It's really because Xiang Xi has been in the entertainment industry for several years, but he can still only play supporting roles, and his future is far away.

Xiang Huaru was still a little hesitant at first, but he saw that "The Fight" was a hit at the box office. It earned 117 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong. In the mainland market, it even broke through the 3 billion yuan box office mark and achieved a box office success of 3.298 billion. He was really excited. .

Because behind these box office data, it represents extremely enviable profits!

For example, the movie "Fighting Beyond the Sky" has a divisible box office of about one billion in the mainland market alone.

Coupled with the Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, North America, and European markets, it can only be said that Jiang Heng has made a lot of money again this time.

It is said that wine and wine attract people's attention, and Jiang Heng makes a lot of money every year, making many people jealous.

It's just that these people know their own weight and don't dare to take risks.

In addition, the current Chinese-speaking market only recognizes Jiang Heng's special effects blockbusters, and there is no possibility for others to get ahead.

Just like the Xiangjiang movie market in the golden age. For fashion action, there is Cheng Long, for martial arts, there is Jet Li, for gangster shootouts, there is Zhou Yunfa, and for nonsensical comedy, there is Zhou Xingxing. It can be said that each of these people dominates the field of their own genres. There is no such thing. The living space of imitators.

Therefore, during those years when the Hong Kong film market was booming, there was no second Jet Li or another Zhou Xingxing.

Although there have been attempts to do so, none have succeeded.

And Jiang Heng’s dominance in the special effects blockbuster genre in the Chinese film market is even stronger than the ones above.

If he doesn't stop filming, it's really hard for others to get ahead. Therefore, 2012 is really a God-given opportunity for many Chinese filmmakers.

Xiang Hua was cautious at first, but he couldn't resist the entreaties of his wife and son.

In addition, major companies are preparing to shoot new movies, and he can't sit still.

"What do you think is good to shoot?"

Xiang Tai was prepared early, "Jiang Heng's special effects blockbusters are nothing more than mythology, science fiction, monsters, and mechas. We can't learn the last three, and the only ones we can shoot are mythology."

Xiang Huao nodded slightly, and he felt the same way, and then asked: "So, do you think classical mythology is better, or online literature like "Fights Break the Sphere"?"

Xiang Zai said: "The online articles are very good. I think many young people like them. I read some and found them quite interesting!"

Xiang Tai shook his head and said: "Online writing is not good. It is only read by young people and is not recognized by mainstream society. Moreover, the setting of the thing is too grand and it is too difficult to adapt it...!"

"But, Jiang Heng's "Fights Break the Sphere" was successful?" Xiang Zai asked doubtfully.

Xiang Tai said: "That's because he is Jiang Heng, and the special effects are to the extreme. The audience can tolerate some flaws in the plot, because they go there with the idea of ​​​​visual enjoyment. And the film we shot, Audiences may go into the theater with skepticism."

Xiang Hua is also an old filmmaker and said solemnly: "It is true. The audience will definitely be more picky about our films."

"What are you taking pictures of?" Xiang Zai looked surprised.

Xiang Tai said: "Become a god!"

"Fengshen? What should I play? Nezha? The age and body shape are wrong, right? It can't be Yang Jian, right?"

Xiang Zai is still somewhat self-aware and knows her own appearance, so playing the role of Erlang Shen Yang Jian is too forced.

After all, in Chinese TV dramas, the older Yang Jian has Jiao Xinjun, and the younger version has Jiang Heng. Both are recognized by the audience, and Xiang Zuo does not think he can challenge these two.

Mrs. Xiang turned to look at her husband, "What do you think of Lei Zhenzi?"

In the original novel, Lei Zhenzi is an extremely ugly character, and Xiang Zuo should not be criticized for playing the role.

Xiang Huaqi thought for a while and said, "With Lei Zhenzi as the male lead, the plot is not easy to write, right?"

Mrs. Xiang said, "It's not a big problem to spend more money to hire a few good screenwriters. The key is the cast. We are spending a lot of money to support our son this time. We can use all the friendships we have in the past!"

After hearing this, Xiang Huaqi knew what his wife meant, and thought for a while, "Okay, I'll call Ajie!"

It is said that Jet Li owed the Xiang family a lot of favors back then.

Now, the Xiang couple is going to invest a huge amount of money to make a special effects blockbuster to support their son. As an uncle, you should come to support them, right?

It's a pity that they don't have a deep friendship with Jiang Heng, otherwise they could ask Jiang Heng to be the producer and come to give some guidance during the filming, and the box office would be much higher!

Just when the Xiang family was preparing for "Legend of the Gods", Wu Yusen's "The Crossing" had already started filming in Huairou, Beijing.

The film has confirmed several stars such as Zhang Ziyi, Huang Xiaoming, Jin Chengwu, Song Hye Kyo, Tong Dawei, etc. Wu Yusen said that this film is adapted from real historical events to create a Chinese version of "Titanic".

At this moment, Xu Ke's "Detective Dee: Rise of the Mystery Dragon" has already started filming. The goal of these people is very simple, that is, to seize the blockbuster market left by Jiang Heng and win the box office battle in the Spring Festival next year. (End of this chapter)