Chapter 135 Song God
The following troubles really popped up, and many of Shaw's old-fashioned costumes made Li Xuan very dissatisfied.
At the end of the discussion, everyone also found a costumeist who specialized in making costumes and props from Shaw Brothers. Li Xuan recalled the costumes in later film and television dramas while explaining his requirements. Sometimes he even wrote two or three very clumsy draft pictures. It took him two or three days to finish the work.
As for building a real scene outside, it is much easier. Although Shaw Brothers likes to film in the studio, his skills in building things have not fallen behind. When Li Xuan was still discussing with the dressmaker how a certain piece of clothing looked good, Chuck took the "architecture draft drawing" provided by Li Xuan and took a group of people to start building a real scene on the cliff not far from the back mountain of Shaw Brothers.
This movie is about to be released in the Spring Festival next year, and time seems to be a little tight.
After Li Xuan took care of these cumbersome affairs, he was eager to meet with the "God of Songs" Xu Shijie. Although he was busy promoting his new record, he still had some time to meet people, especially after knowing that this person wanted to find him to make a movie alone.
"Asam, how does the script feel?" Li Xuan slowly took a sip of black tea and asked at Xu Chujie in front of him.
The most profound thing about Li Xuan's memory of Xu Chujie is definitely not the title of God of Songs. After all, he is a native of the mainland 1980s and had never heard a few Cantonese songs when he was a child. Of course, it was not the urban comedy films he and his brother Xu Chuwen, nor even the most popular "Best Partner" series. The thing that Li Xuan remembers the most profound thing about Xu Chujie is the nonsensical comedy film "Happy Event in Flower Field". This Huang Baiming-style New Year's New Year film was ridiculous when he watched it, so much so that when he remembers certain plots, Li Xuan can laugh alone.
"Okay, okay, I'm very interested, it's a costume drama that I've never filmed before. But..." Xu Shujie looked at the two hand-painted two film company logos on the cover of the script in his hand and asked hesitantly: "But Shaw Brothers has also invested in this movie?"
"Yes, Shaw Brothers accounts for 20% of the share." Li Xuan said bluntly.
Hearing Li Xuan's words, Xu Tujie asked in surprise: "Shao Brothers only accounts for 20%? Isn't it possible?"
"Nothing is impossible." Li Xuan rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: "If the copyright of "The Smiling and Proud Wanderer" was not on Shaw Brothers' side, I wouldn't have given them a single point."
"What are you planning on Jiahe, Axuan?" Xu Chujie knew very well about the popular Li Xuan in front of him this year. His elder brother Xu Chuwen, who is dedicated to making movies, has praised this person a lot. Unfortunately, the Xu brothers are taking the cold humorous comedy route and cannot learn from others.
"What else can I plan?" Li Xuan chuckled and continued: "The Spring Festival period in Jiahe must not be my share. This time, Dak-Hong Shao asked me to work together and asked my movie to be in the New Year period. Can I still refuse?"
"Haha, Axuan, you can't refuse, but I..."
"Asam, I remember you probably didn't sign an actor with Jiahe, right?" Li Xuan interrupted Xu Shujie's words and asked.
Although Princess Jin's Lei Juekun and Jiahe's Zou Wenhuai were supporting the satellite company, they went to two extremes.
In Princess Jin's satellite company, Lei Juekun must occupy the majority of his own shares. Although he does not manage the company's affairs, he still has absolute voice and his opponents have clear rules and regulations. But Zou Wenhuai is different. This person is quite loyal to his subordinates. When someone under his promising position wants to go out and start his own company, he can provide some financial support, and he holds very few shares. For those who go out, Zou Wenhuai still regards them as Jiahe people. Sometimes when Jiahe starts a show, they will ask them to come back to film, although there is no actor agreement between them...
For example, Hong Jingbao only signed a contract when he was in Jiahe in the first year. He had been loyal to Zou Wenhuai since then, and there was no paper agreement between the two.
There is no big problem with doing this now. After all, Hong Kong movies have not yet reached a real prosperity, and they don’t make much money. But in the golden decade of Hong Kong movies, Zou Wenhuai probably had to swallow the bitter fruit he planted. If you make a lot of money, who will be loyal to you? You can’t even take on acting outside.
"Uh..." Xu Chujie shook his head and said helplessly: "It's not signed, but I don't want my brother to be difficult."
"It's hard for Brother Wen to do it?" Li Xuan smiled with a playful smile: "Does Sam and 'Brother' have any new scenes to be filmed?"
Li Xuan said this very viciously, especially the brother who said that he deliberately increased his tone. This sentence was about asking about any new drama, but in its original intention was to point out that Xu Shijie was a rookie who could not leave his brother.
Sure enough, as soon as Li Xuan said this, a helpless look instantly appeared on Xu Chuwen's face. His big brother in the music industry has always been drowned in the shadow of his brother in the film industry, and this face has always been difficult.
"As Sam, this is an investment of 8 million yuan, and Hong Kong films are unique. Moreover, you should know my ability..." Li Xuan continued to temptuously and said, "Besides, if you help you shoot a movie here, you will offend Boss Zou, you will underestimate the belly of these big guys. Look at Tycoon Shao's favorite general Zheng Shaoqiu, who helped Jiahe film the movie, isn't he living a vivid life."
Li Xuan made a nonsense and deliberately mixed Shaw Pictures and TVB together. However, these two behemoths seem to be one.
"This way, I can participate in the role of Xu's company. But..." Xu Chujie hesitated for a while before slowly replying: "But my salary cannot be low, otherwise my brother will not be able to explain to Jiahe."
"How many?" Li Xuan asked with a frown slightly.
Li Xuan knew that Xu Tujie was later poached by Xinyi City to film "Best Partner", but the Lion spoke out loud, and he asked for two million Hong Kong dollars and the box office dividends of "Best Partner" in Japan. Now I'm in advance, I don't know how many years have passed, so the pay should be a little less. Besides, for these eight million, Li Xuan has long counted the pay, and at worst he can add a budget of hundreds of thousands.
"One million Hong Kong dollars." Xu Chujie picked up a piece of candy on the table and chewed it.
"make a deal!"
Li Xuan replied calmly, fortunately the price did not exceed the budget.
One million Hong Kong dollars is the price of the top celebrities in the film industry. For example, Hong Jingbao's pay is scattered around this number. According to Xu Chujie's position in the film industry at this time, the pay is estimated to be about 500,000, but now it is more than double.
Of course, this money is worth spending. Although Xu Chujie was not famous in the film industry at this time, his influence in the music industry is not a joke. Several comedy films made by his brother Xu Chuwen can bring high box office, and Xu Chujie's contribution is no less than 30%. Every time the Xu brothers have a new drama released, they will send Xu Chujie a album with the same name as the movie. When the theme song is sung to the streets and alleys, the movie will be released again, and naturally the box office will be very popular.
Such a classic song "A Laugh in the Sea" is not a pity here. (To be continued. Please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!)
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