Hong Kong Stubborn

On May 10, the post-production of "Color is Empty" was completed, and the publicity plan was being planned, and at the same time, it was waiting for its release.

This aesthetically styled illogical comedy romance romantic film represents Luo Junyan's current highest level of directorship, and it is also his most diligent work since entering the film and television industry.

At the same time, the screening rights of 5 romantic films and 3 "Young and Dangerous" in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan were packaged and sold to Yang Dengkui. Yang Dengkui paid a buyout fee of 17 million Hong Kong dollars this time and transferred it directly to the account of the offshore company XJ International Entertainment Media.

After Luo Junyan sold the video tape distribution copyright, he realized the taxation of the copyright income from the transfer. After the film is shown in Hong Kong, he will resell the copyright directly to the parent company XJ International Entertainment Media at a price of 1 Hong Kong dollar, so that it can legally avoid tax, or it can be said to be legal tax evasion.

"Influenza", "Three Kingdoms Warriors", and "The God of Stocks" have already been finished in Taiwan, and their box office results are very good. Among them, "Three Kingdoms Warriors" has been released in Taiwan for a full five months, creating a brilliant box office of over NT$100 million, which has not been seen in the Taiwanese film market for a long time.

The box office of the three films totaled NT$207 million, equivalent to approximately HK$42 million. Yang Dengkui made a net profit of more than 20 million Hong Kong dollars, which is already a rare windfall in the declining box office of the Taiwanese film market.

This time, with Luo Junyan's influence in Japan and South Korea, three "Young and Dangerous" can guarantee Yang Dengkui's steady profit. The 5 romantic films are purely add-ons, no matter how many box office they sell, the net profit will be reaped.

When Luo Junyan was free to go to the United States and South Korea to inspect his islands and land, finally a community member Ma Tsai approached him, hiding past the first day of junior high school, but not fifteenth.

Luo Junyan, Cheng Ge, Bian Sicong and Huo Wenxi sat around the coffee table in Luo Junyan's office. On the coffee table was a bag of cash, an envelope filled with several bullets, and a script.

The name of the film "Asia's No. 1 Killer" is printed on the cover of the script, which is only three to five pages thin.

Brother Cheng said: "Xin Yi'an wants to get rid of it. If there is anything you can sit down and talk about. 14K will not easily come to your troubles. After all, the army's grandfather, grandfather, and father generations are too high. There is only this Hutchison. I haven't grown, but the set of torn pants and legs."

Bian Sicong said anxiously: "Leung Ka Fai and Andy Lau were forced by them to make a lot of bad movies. The method is very cheap. I heard that if a female star does not accept their film appointment, they will be pulled out to take **** photos. A Jun , Can you pick up this "Asia's No. 1 Killer"?"

Luo Junyan dangling a cigar and said: "The salary of 800,000 Hong Kong dollars asked me to be the director and actor. It's a bit lower, but it's better than nothing. No matter how bad the script is, there is usually no reason not to take it. But I took it this time. There will be another time, like Hua Ge is so tired that he has a nosebleed, and he has to switch scenes day and night, and in the future, he won't pay the movie first. If the movie hits the street, he won't get a cent."

The investigative team that Cheng Ge entrusted the company's security department manager Zhao Yongren to set up has been conducting secret training and investigations. This time he specifically asked Zhao Yongren to investigate the situation of the Shenghe film company in advance.

Brother Cheng also lit a cigar and said, "A Jun, this time you can't be paralyzed. The owner of this Shenghe Film Company is Liang Guozhong, nicknamed Tattoo Zhong, and he is the leader of He Shenghe Zaiguan. He came out when he was 13 years old. Being a gangster, not only has learned kung fu, but also has a cruel heart. He is a typical desperado."

Huo Wenxi interrupted and said, "Brother Jun, or let me talk to Liang Guozhong first?"

Luo Junyan shook his head and said, "Porcelain does not have to touch the crock. Sister Xi, you don't need to contact people of this level in the future."

Luo Junyan picked up the script of "Asia's No. 1 Killer" and asked: "Brother Cong, what is the budget for this film?"

Bian Sicong said: "Excluding your salary, I expect it to be around 450,000 Hong Kong dollars. Of course, you can't invite other popular stars to play, you can only find some third-rate actors."

Luo Junyan nodded and said, "The script is really bad enough. I am thankful that I can sell 4 million at the box office alone. Since I know I will be on the street, why should I do such a thankless thing. Master. , I thought about it. I don’t plan to have conflicts with these community forces at the moment. This time I plan to discuss cooperation with Shenghe Company."

Brother Cheng said: "How do you plan to cooperate? You don't have to overestimate their IQ, but you can't beat their scores too low. It won't be worthwhile to beat a dog with meat buns."

Luo Junyan said: "Master, you have to help me make a movie that doesn't require big scenes. I direct and perform myself, and the box office must guarantee at least 10 million yuan. This can be regarded as my meeting gift."

He approached Brother Cheng and continued: “We use magazines to cooperate with Hutchison. Don’t paparazzi reporters have been bullied? And celebrities are becoming more cautious and it’s harder and harder to break hot news, then Let Hutchison provide news clues to the paparazzi. We spend money to buy it. At the same time, we are responsible for the safety of the reporter. As for whether the news incident was designed by Hutchison itself or if it happened to be inquired about, that’s not our business. "

Brother Cheng thought for a while and said, "A Jun, you are turning the young and Dangerous into our informant. There are already a lot of luxury brands that are looking for door-to-door advertising, but none of the artist agency companies are moving. It’s time to concentrate the fire on a lap. But how much do you plan to spend on the informant fee for a month?"

Luo Junyan considered it for a while and asked, "Master, how much is the monthly profit of the magazine?"

Brother Cheng didn’t need to think too much, and said directly: “The money for selling magazines and advertising costs is about 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars. We won't accept any money. "New Entertainment" only has the income from selling magazines for the time being. The celebrities and brokerage companies still don't take us seriously."

Luo Junyan nodded and said, "Master, the circulation must be increased, and it should be promoted to nearby markets such as Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and even Japan and South Korea can try if they have the opportunity. The goal of exposure should not be limited to the Hong Kong entertainment circle. , We must build up our influence. You can ask Uncle Yang for help or cooperation."

He pondered for a moment, and then said: "Hutchison has the ability to **** in Hong Kong, and will give him 1 million Hong Kong dollars every month. If you can only provide some news clues, then discuss them one at a time and make a reasonable bid."

Brother Cheng felt that Luo Junyan was ambitious enough to dominate the paparazzi in Asia, so he said: "Okay. I will arrange to set up offices in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, buy local magazines, and The magazine publishers will work together to achieve full coverage of the major entertainment markets in Asia this year."

At the same time, he also raised the difficulty and said: "But every issue of the magazine needs to be translated into different countries. The management staff and the paparazzi team have to be expanded several times. Reporters have to fly out for interviews, and the sneak shot equipment has to be updated. This investment Isn't it small?"

Luo Junyan looked at Brother Cheng and said, “Master, there are more than 45 million Hong Kong dollars in the Snowman Times Media’s account. Haven’t you taught me that money will be eaten by insects if you leave it like this? This time you just use it all. It doesn’t matter if it’s gone, and the faster you use it up, the better.”

Brother Cheng didn't care, and said: "Anyway, your husband and wife are major shareholders, and you are the one who makes the decision. Since you are willing to spend money, I promise to get things done in 3 months. Isn't that a good magazine for collection."

After determining the established policy, Luo Junyan personally approached Liang Guozhong for a chat, and confirmed the other party's IQ on the spot.

He Shenghe’s Liang Guozhong is just a thug, and the club is just a puppet of the film company, and his brain is obviously not good. However, he still knows how to cherish the opportunity to earn 1 million Hong Kong dollars a month. Now that he has no money and is unstable with a knife, he immediately reported it to the head of the society.

Things were quickly negotiated, and Hutchison accepted a comprehensive cooperation plan with a fixed monthly fee of 1 million Hong Kong dollars.

This matter can be resolved so smoothly, first of all, Luo Junyan gave face. He promised to write, direct and act in a film for Shenghe Film Company. The remuneration is only 800,000 Hong Kong dollars, and he promised a box office of more than 10 million. Only a fool would shoot "Asia's No. 1 Killer."

Secondly, the 1 million Hong Kong dollars of "New Entertainment" is too easy to earn. The next group of little brothers, Ma Tsai, is idle every day anyway, and celebrities are like little sheep to the young and Dangerous. As long as it doesn't involve rich people and politicians with background, it's no problem.

As for ensuring the personal safety of paparazzi reporters, saying hello on the road is enough. After all, He Sheng He is one of the three major associations in Xiangjiang, and it is the association that likes knives and guns the most.

Finally, there is an advantage, it will be more convenient to hold the celebrity in the future. "New Entertainment" is tantamount to providing a regular artillery position, and Hutchison also builds some artillery shells. If it is aimed at a star, it will be the power of no bones.

Brother Cheng drove out a script titled "Top Secret Tracking" in which Luo Junyan played the villain for the first time. For Luo Junyan, this is a kind of role breakthrough, which can be regarded as an act of self-innovation.

At the same time, Brother Cheng is also vaguely reminding Luo Junyan that he can't do everything in his life, especially when it involves social forces. Otherwise, it will be difficult to get away when the time comes. You can't just look at the british man who is letting go and don't care. Xiangjiang is not a few years away from returning to the embrace of the motherland.

Things that can be solved by money are best solved with money. It is not guilty of working with villains. Sooner or later, they will be targeted.

Of course Luo Junyan could understand what Cheng Cheng meant. But he has determined to open up his own world, in order for sister army to have a paradise, he will do whatever it takes.

Otherwise, he wouldn't engage in "The Imperial Garden". The handles of the wealthy political and businessmen in Xiangjiang are all hot potatoes.

In Luo Junyan's concept, there is no reason for Xiangjiang in this world. The strong have no bastards, and the weak have no heroes. Then he had no choice but to use all the people who could use it, regardless of whether he was black or white.

Brother Cheng is not good to say more, this is definitely Luo Junyan's nature, but not the result of his education. In short, only the army can hold the dog chain around Luo Junyan's neck, and one thing drops one thing. After the army is released from prison, he will naturally be honest.

"Top Secret Tracking" is a South Korean remake of the movie, the original version is the Hong Kong movie "Tracking". However, Brother Cheng has never watched Hong Kong's, and only watched the Korean movie. He was very impressed with this film.

Bian Sicong only needs to make a budget this time, and he doesn't need to be responsible for the other things. Shenghe Movies has set up a crew by himself.

With this arrangement, Luo Junyan is also relieved. He explained the script to the other party in detail, explaining the characteristics of each role and the criteria for selecting actors, and then waited for the boot.

The production budget of "Top Secret Tracking" is 2.3 million Hong Kong dollars. Except for Luo Junyan, the other main characters are calculated according to the salary of the second-tier stars. The cast is definitely more high-end than the actors used in "Young and Dangerous", but it may cost less. In this era, the rules of the Xiangjiang River are no rules.

There are no big scenes in the whole film, and there are few group plays. The main consideration is the director's skill and the actor's personal performance. Especially for actors, one person's role may bring out different effects.

It only took less than a week to complete the formation of the crew, and Shenghe did not rely on lip service to invite people.

The male protagonist found by Shenghe Film Company is Liu Songren, which was found in accordance with Luo Junyan's requirements for age, image and acting skills, and other supporting actors were also good actors. The only thing is that the heroine actually signed Li Jiaxin. It is said that Li Jiaxin came to recommend herself after hearing that Luo Junyan was opening a new play.

The idea of ​​Shenghe is also very simple. Li Jiaxin was the champion of Hong Kong sister in 1988 and a big beauty who everyone in Xiangjiang knows. The asking price is very cheap this time. Having such a vase heroine will definitely drive the box office.

However, what Luo Junyan needs this time is not a vase. And he can't accept the newcomer even more. Maggie Cheung has already taught him a lesson, which will definitely make you stare.

Luo Junyan said that if the heroine uses a newcomer, there is no guarantee that the box office will exceed 10 million. Shenghe began to hesitate, no matter how good the vase was, he couldn't be a rice pot, so he found Li Jiaxin and asked to terminate the contract.

Luo Junyan received a call from Liu Luanxiong that night, asking him to sell himself this time and let Li Jiaxin play the leading role. Luo Junyan was also helpless and could only accept it reluctantly, but said that during the shooting process, Li Jiaxin would not be saved.

After the heroine was confirmed, Luo Junyan was about to hold the **** worshiping start-up ceremony, and TVB forced Liming in again.

TVB intends to build Liming into a new generation of popular niche, who is definitely a highly praised artist. When TVB learned that Luo Junyan was opening a new drama, he naturally had to catch up on it. Maybe it would be able to turn Liming's reputation from a young age into a big hit in one fell swoop.

In view of the fact that Liming can sing the theme song for "Top Secret Tracking", and the image is better and the popularity is higher. Shenghe Film Company temporarily changed the role of the supporting actor and the squirrel in the police tracking team to Liming.

Luo Junyan had no objection, he was not the one who paid for it anyway. It's just that the information he got shows that Liming and Li Jiaxin have more big names than himself and Liu Songren, and they are both high-profile artists, and they are probably not easy to manage on the set.

However, as long as Liming and Li Jiaxin can make this movie seriously, the others have nothing to do with him. If acting hard enough and playing big names on the set, Luo Junyan doesn't mind providing some material to "New Entertainment", it will definitely make you red and black.