novellhall Chapter 063: Wouldn't it cause a sensation if the protection fee were refunded double?
Chapter 063: Wouldn't it cause a sensation if the protection fee were refunded double?
(Eavesdropping on Women's Hearts) Filming location in a skyscraper office building.
When Su Nan and his group arrived, there were still some police officers and security guards maintaining order outside the building.
Zhou Huimin's new album sold well, coupled with her peak beauty and charm.
She doesn't even need to show off her figure to attract fans who want to know about her schedule and meet her in real life.
The commotion caused by Su Nan and his group getting out of the car and entering the building was even greater.
If it weren't for the prelude of the lame horse being bombed by an RPG in the villa area late at night.
All sorts of gossip about southern Jiangsu should have been circulating everywhere long ago.
These days, even the most audacious paparazzi in the industry, when they capture something, will at most inquire whether they can sell it for a few hundred or a few thousand Hong Kong dollars to make a little money.
There are too many things I dare not say or ask for.
Starting in July, a certain mad dog named Chen went to the Northwest to combat desertification, and then went to Xinji with twenty or thirty gunmen and big brothers.
Then, Hutchison Whampoa and Raptors are returning protection money to the film crew?!
The general public is unaware of the disappearance of the twenty or thirty gunmen and the Mad Dog Chen brothers.
Isn't it sensational that Hutchison is returning protection money?
Hong Kong's film industry was at its peak, but even Tang Kwong-wing's film (As Tears Go By) was a success.
They also used personal connections to hire three big brothers from 14 companies, Heji, and Shuifang to be on-site in case anything went wrong on set.
The gangsters hired as extras in Mong Kok Carmen were also paid.
Skyworth's scheme—doubling down the protection fee?! That's a miracle in Hong Kong's entertainment circles.
The group from southern Jiangsu took the elevator to the floor where they were filming.
Upon hearing the news, Hung Kam-po and Chow Wai-man were already waiting outside the elevator to greet them.
Su Nan smiled and exchanged pleasantries before offering Lao Hong a cigarette. "Twentieth Century Fox wants to remake (it's endless), but $30 for the remake rights is too little."
"But I estimate that even if we keep negotiating, the maximum I'll get is five or six hundred thousand dollars."
Lao Hong's Baoxiang was also one of the investors in the production.
Sanmao was still a director, so she definitely needed to be informed about these business matters.
Old Hong was stunned. "Ah, this is possible? This is great news!"
Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, released in 92, can also be considered a deep imitation of The Dragon and the Tiger without any financial backing.
But it was only the end of October 1991, and there was still almost a year before Reservoir Dogs was released in the United States.
Quentin Tarantino is a newcomer with no fame at this stage. Reservoir Dogs has received good reviews and won some minor awards, but its box office performance is really not impressive.
Is a major Hollywood studio going to remake one of his films?
Hung Chin-pao was not only stunned but also quickly became excited, "It just so happens that the sale of this movie to other countries is still under negotiation."
"If the remake goes through, the news will spread and they can make even more money selling the film overseas. Mr. Su, you're truly a genius!"
On the other side, Li Jiaxin, as if sharing gossip, pulled Zhou Huimin aside to explain Hollywood's script buying and remake practices.
These were all projects still in progress, yet Amin was still deeply moved by them.
Many veteran singers became famous by covering Japanese songs, and Japan is a territory that has been bombarded by Westerners.
Besides his hit film "Kung Fu Hustle," which topped the Hong Kong box office charts, Nan Ge from Shek Kip Mei also starred in the film.
The fact that script projects can still make waves in Hollywood, Europe and America, is truly remarkable.
Su Nan and the others chatted outside the elevator for a few minutes before officially heading to the film set.
Inside, the assistant director is directing the team to film a scene between Wan Tzu-liang and Brigitte Lin.
Su Nan watched with great interest, and Rosamund Kwan, Vivian Chow, and others also became very engrossed in the viewing.
At present, all the "flower vases" (actresses who are beautiful but not conventionally attractive) in Hong Kong's entertainment industry have a certain artistic pursuit.
This circle is still a long way from the point where Fan Bingbing could say, "I am the elite."
They're from two different eras, so besides earning a little money, even the most beautiful women are pursuing marriage into wealthy families.
The recognition of their acting skills and the chance to win Best Actress awards must have been a significant motivator for them.
After watching the scene wrap up for a while, Amin stood next to Su Nan, clapping and laughing, "Director Su, when do you think Sister Zhi and Sister Xin will catch up with Sister Qingxia?"
"I won't mention it, it's still too far off."
Su Nan chuckled, "How would I know? Let's take it slow."
This is something we'll never catch up to in our lifetime without a big butterfly effect.
On the other side, Ah Xin pulled Rosamund Kwan aside and whispered, "Nam-ge is a good man, but this big loser Ah-min has been single for more than half a year."
"I guess she's still embarrassed and hasn't let go of her inhibitions."
"Once Brother Nan's talent becomes famous worldwide, and the scripts we're discussing are made into movies, they'll be huge hits."
"How many months can she endure this? Sister Zhi, I really envy you for choosing the right person to follow."
Li Jiaxin is seriously considering cheating on Liu, since he's been cheating on her all along.
Lau's decision to spend millions on a birthday party for Choi Siu-fan and to pay off her mother's huge gambling debts was a major shock to Li Jiaxin.
She's still in the early stages of being a mistress, and she has many suitors, so she's very ambitious.
Rosamund Kwan rolled her eyes at her. "Whatever, I don't have the energy to argue."
Ah Xin was stunned. "Brother Nan is backing you up so strongly?"
It would be outrageous if you didn't even have the energy to care about something like this.
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Another week has passed, and it's November 8th, 1991, the start of winter.
Su Nan and Hong Jinbao signed a contract with John, a white man from 20th Century Fox, at Skyworth's headquarters.
John laughed heartily, "Sue, it's a pleasure to work with you. Our group will start production on (Peerless) and (Never Ending) as soon as possible."
"If the film becomes a huge success, we will also vigorously promote the theatrical release and video release of (Kung Fu)."
"Whether it's $800,000 or $1-2 million to buy out the US distribution rights depends on the performance of these two action and drama films!"
After talking for so long, the 20th century still spent $200,000 to buy the Musou script.
However, they also knew that Skyworth would co-produce the Chinese version, meaning they were essentially only buying the European and American copyrights.
If the US version of "Dynasty Warriors" grosses over $50 million, Su Nan will receive a $5000 bonus.
If the US and Europe surpass $100 million, Su Nan will receive a $1 million bonus; if he also wins an Oscar, he will receive an additional $50.
A $1 million bonus will be awarded for a $50 remake of (Limitless) that grosses over $100 million worldwide.
The total budget for the (Kung Fu) bundled production will be no less than $80 in the United States.
Before achieving any truly significant success, selling it for these prices in the early 90s was considered quite a success.
Besides the initial transaction fee, the screenwriter at Golden Harvest who bought the script for "Speed" also wanted a percentage of the subsequent box office and videotape profits.
In southern Jiangsu, negotiations are not going smoothly until different box office figures are offered different bonus amounts.
The main reason is that he blocked the sale of the film separately. Skyworth has the capability to easily produce a Chinese version of "Dynasty Warriors" on its own, and Hollywood cannot interfere. Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox considers "Dynasty Warriors" and "Endless" to be only B-grade productions.
B-level productions aren't big projects for major studios; they're more like a trial run to see if they can become a dark horse and create a miracle.
Su Nan smiled and shook hands, "It's a pleasure to cooperate. Once (Wushuang) achieves outstanding results, this will be the best win-win situation."
Old Hong excitedly popped open a bottle of champagne, "Su Sheng, since everyone's expectations for the future box office are so high, once it becomes a hit, you'll truly be Hong Kong's number one talent."
High box office returns are tied to bonuses, even the fact that (Dynasty Warriors) broke $1 million in the US and Europe is mentioned.
This is sufficient to demonstrate everyone's basic confidence.
Actually, there's nothing wrong with it. (Die Hard 2) also grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
(Dynasty Warriors) This kind of protagonist team creating a crime plot with fake US dollars that is indistinguishable from real ones? It's a natural gimmick in Europe and America.
It's also quite easy to buy gravure printing machines in Eastern Europe in real life.
Spreading rumors at will as a publicity campaign, the script for (Dynasty Warriors) is riding the wave of the times!
In a few years, the US dollar will undergo various upgrades, and the technology will be far behind the point where we can't even print our own.