Chapter 150
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The popularity of "big brother of Tangshan" has brought subtle changes to the pattern of Xiangjiang film industry. Generally speaking, it is good for small companies shrouded in the shadow of Shao brothers film company.
However, there is a problem that has become realistic and sharp, that is, the competition for Li Xiaolong.
The actual operation mode of "big brother Tangshan" is to share the interests of Shanghua culture and Jiahe. Li Xiaolong is just a star actor who enjoys special treatment.
Among them, Shanghua culture provides the main financial support, reduces the financial burden of Jiahe, is responsible for specific work, and Li Xiaolong gives full play to his ability.
From the perspective of the outside world, Jiahe is the protagonist in this operation; Bruce Lee, who was not signed by Shaw Brothers film company, signed in to Jiahe.
Therefore, according to this understanding, the poaching action of all parties has really started.
You know, despite the old TV series "Green Hornet", which Li Xiaolong participated in before, after it was introduced into Xiangjiang, it caused an upsurge of pursuit for Li Xiaolong, but it was all empty. There was no capital of rabbits and eagles, and there was no rush.
Now, the value of Li Xiaolong has been clearly reflected, and the pursuit of capital has naturally changed from virtual to real.
According to the experience of Xiangjiang film circle, or further, the Chinese film circle over the years, as long as you are willing to pay a high price, there is no corner you can't dig,
After all, what art? Money is real.
Therefore, the news of attracting Li Xiaolong is so strange that it is difficult to distinguish who is the real messenger behind the poacher, but the richness of the conditions offered by the poacher is obvious.
For example, a film dealer in Baodao said that as long as Li Xiaolong tore up the contract signed with Jiahe and helped them shoot, he would be willing to offer at least three times more favorable conditions than Jiahe and be fully responsible for the lawsuit after breaking the contract,
Facing the overwhelming olive branches, Li Xiaolong's reaction confused some people.
In response to the reporter's questions on this aspect, Li Xiaolong did not positively say whether to consider job hopping, but repeatedly stressed that he was free, would not, and did not sell himself to Jiahe or anyone.
There is no doubt that Jiahe has borne almost all the pressure in this wave of chasing Bruce Lee.
Zou wenhuai, who had a hard time, finally couldn't bear it. He made a special appointment to visit Gao Xian. He even asked a thought-provoking question, "Mr. Gao, do you want to take a stake in Jiahe?"
Gao Xian, who was slightly surprised, asked, "how many shares of Jiahe does boss Zou intend to sell me?"
Although Zou wenhuai was ready, he was still asked and hesitated to answer immediately.
To be honest, Zou wenhuai is very afraid of Gao Xian.
A young man of only twenty-five or six years old can break into a world in the hidden Xiangjiang River. No matter how he thinks about it, it is incredible.
Looking at Gao Xian's response, if you are willing to take a stake in Jiahe, how many shares can you give him? Too much noise dominates; Less, and lost the effect of interest binding.
Seeing Zou wenhuai, who should have taken the initiative in the topic, suddenly fell into a dilemma. He hit the round ground with high strings and laughed, "well, boss Zou, I'll expand your proposal."
"Jiahe takes a stake in Shanghua culture. In this way, Li Xiaolong signs a contract with the remaining film of Shanghua culture and naturally continues to hand it over to Jiahe for operation."
"At the same time, Shanghua culture takes a stake in Jiahe, and then gets the same treatment as Jiahe when it needs to mobilize film production and distribution resources."
"As for the shareholding ratio, I suggest 10% is the best. The two sides only share the operating results and do not seek to control each other's specific operation."
Zou wenhuai's face turned red when he promised. Gao Xian quietly dispelled his concerns. It's really powerful.
Now that Gao Xian has seen through, Zou wenhuai simply continues to be brazen and asks him the question he is still worried about, "Mr. Gao, Li Xiaolong's star value has appeared, and there must be more than the current two signed films."
"Obviously, other competitors have also seen this, which has led to an endless stream of explicit or implicit poaching actions in the near future, which is very disturbing; Li Xiaolong's attitude towards this is also ambiguous."
"In this case, what should we do to keep this night pearl we have worked hard to discover?"
Gao Xian smiled with disdain. "These clowns who make noise everywhere just add laughingstock. They really think that those with simple land prices will get it! Don't think about it. Li Xiaolong has lived in Hollywood for many years. How can he never see the world."
"More importantly, these vulgar people don't know the real idea in Li Xiaolong's heart at all, and it makes them more annoying."
Zou wenhuai's lips moved and his heart said, it seems that I am also a vulgar person, because I can't guess the real idea in Li Xiaolong's heart.
Gao Xian took a look at Zou wenhuai and slowly continued: "Li Xiaolong, who has a wife and children, certainly has his own economic interest demands, but he has a high heart, on top of this, he also has the pursuit of ideals."
"So, the way those guys pursue fame and wealth is that they are foolishly busy. At least, outside Hollywood, in the circle of Asia."
"Of course, we must further woo Li Xiaolong."
"As I have said, Li Xiaolong has been in Hollywood for many years. He is not a hairy boy who has never seen the market. Some things can't be avoided. It's better to prepare for him in advance."
Zou wenhuai nodded and asked subconsciously, "what are you going to do?"
"For example, help Li Xiaolong set up his own film company." Gao youyou said, "after shooting the second signed film, the three companies will make the film together."
Zou wenhuai suddenly realized, "isn't it? Sooner or later, this step will inevitably go out. It's better to have fun and send personal love."
"But..." Zou wenhuai said here with some hesitation, "can you firmly win over Li Xiaolong by helping him set up his own film company?"
"Li Xiaolong has a high spirit. Naturally, he attaches great importance to credit. As long as he signs, he won't go back." Gao Xian said with full confidence: "it's a big deal. We give Li Xiaolong's film company a label that belongs to us. For example, its name is Xiehe, that is, to assist Jiahe. At a glance, people can understand that it belongs to Jiahe department, and idle people retreat."
Zou wenhuai couldn't help smiling. "Mr. Gao was so thoughtful that I was relieved at once."
"Big brother Tangshan is a hit. It should strike while the iron is hot. The second film signed with Li Xiaolong should also be put on the agenda. I don't know what Mr. Gao plans to do this time."
Gao Xian picked up a stack of sorted newspapers and handed them to Zou wenhuai. "What's boss Zou's opinion on this current event?"
Zou wenhuai looked through it suspiciously and saw that it was arranged in chronological order. The local newspaper in Xiangjiang reported the Diaoyutai incident. In the latest issue, Xiangjiang students demonstrated and submitted a letter of protest against the occupation of Diaoyutai.
"As long as they are Chinese, they will be indignant about it." Zou wenhuai mused, "I'm afraid this storm will last until next year."
"Then we have the creative space to follow the trend." Gao Xian said almost word by word: "we take the era when the Chinese nation became the sick man of East Asia in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China as the background, let Li Xiaolong give full play to his strengths and deduce a story about the martial spirit."
Zou wenhuai patted his thigh with bright eyes. "Mr. Gao has a brilliant opinion. I'll arrange the script writing right away and ask Mr. Gao to review it at that time."
Gao Xian got up and said to each other, "then I wish our cooperation and success again."
"If Mr. Gao plans strategies, naturally everything he wants will come true." Zou wenhuai sincerely complimented and reminded him before getting on the bus: "Li Xiaolong has returned to the United States. Please pay more attention to Mr. Gao, so as to avoid another change in Hollywood."
Gao Xian didn't disagree this time, but said solemnly: "boss Zou is right. Hollywood has to guard against it. What Li Xiaolong never forgets is to cooperate with Hollywood to shoot kung fu films, but we can't kick us out of this operation."
Hearing the sonorous meaning in the high string tone, Zou wenhuai was completely relieved. Mr. Gao is far more ambitious than himself and has some losses. He can bear it, but he may not bear it.
……
After the wave of "big brother Tangshan" became popular, Li Xiaolong, who had initially completed the publicity task, personally sent back his wife and children who had come to Xiangjiang for reunion during the Spring Festival to the United States.
Needless to say, Li Xiaolong's special return to the United States this time will inevitably have a plan to see Hollywood's response.
"Big brother Tangshan" became popular in Xiangjiang. It's impossible that Hollywood can't get a little wind of it.
You know, in the 1960s, Hollywood was almost killed by the emerging television industry.
In order to survive, Hollywood had to lower its proud head and change its attitude from refusing to give movies to TV stations to shooting TV dramas for TV stations.
In this sad situation, Hollywood naturally cares about the major changes in the film market in other regions.
As a matter of fact, as soon as Li Xiaolong returned to Los Angeles, he was noticed by Paramount and Warner, who had been in contact before, and took the initiative to contact.
In short, paramount, who once invited Li Xiaolong to play one episode of blind dog detective, hopes Li Xiaolong to play another three episodes of blind dog detective; Warner, who previously planned to shoot Li Xiaolong with a TV series called kung fu, is ready to take it seriously and actually promote the shooting of Kung Fu.
Li Xiaolong was very happy at first, but he soon fell into distress, because the script of the three episodes of blind dog detective should be added temporarily, and the content arrangement was too rigid, which did not accord with his mind; More importantly, neither paramount nor Warner mentioned his starring in the film.
Of course, this round of contact with Hollywood is really different.
At least, paramount and Warner have taken practical actions compared with the previous only staying in the ambiguous stage.
But that's all. Li Xiaolong's ideal is still far from being realized.
So Li Xiaolong returned to Xiangjiang at an unexpected speed.
Holding the telegram sent by Zhou Wenyao from the United States, Gao Xian thought carefully. Listening to the staff report, Li Xiaolong was surprised to find himself.
"Bruce, why aren't you in Los Angeles? Stay with Linda and the children and have a good rest." Gao Xian said hello and watched Li Xiaolong's look carefully.
Li Xiaolong came to Gao Xian this time to express his distress, so he immediately told him about his recent contact with Hollywood.
Gao Xian slowly enlightened with the unique composure of philosophy masters: "Bruce, this shows that Hollywood has recognized your value compared with before; but you still need to create a greater momentum on the side of Xiangjiang to make them fully recognize your value."
Li Xiaolong was convinced and said, "David, let's hurry to promote the production of the second film."
"As you wish," Gao Xian said, "but I haven't finished yet."
"Bruce, have you ever thought that even if you become the recognized first Chinese star, Hollywood will invite you to be a movie hero 100%?"
Li Xiaolong's lips moved, but he didn't answer.
Gao Xian said leisurely, "Bruce, I think you should understand that" big brother Tangshan "is tailor-made for you, and the next films will follow this principle."
"But Hollywood won't give you such special treatment. That's why you feel that the scripts of those three episodes of blind dog detective make you tasteless and a pity to abandon."
"In the final analysis, the voice of Hollywood is in the hands of capital. If capital can speak for itself, make movies, be the protagonist, etc., it is safe."
Li Xiaolong raised his hand and rubbed his nose. "Kung Fu is my strength, and capital is your strength."
"I'm working hard." Gao Xian laughed. "Bruce, I suggest that after shooting the second film, you should also set up your own company. In this way, it's more convenient to take care of the film receiving, advertising and other businesses, and can further protect your own interests."
"However, it's not so easy to make the company really run. It's better to make some preparations now."
Li Xiaolong said with some embarrassment: "to tell you the truth, I do have the idea of setting up a film company, but for a while, I haven't figured out what my name is."
Gao Xian smiled and said, "that's a coincidence. I've figured out a company name for you."
Li Xiaolong urged, "tell me about it."
Gao Xian asked a mysterious question first, "Bruce, do you know what the name of the fastest civil aviation aircraft in the world is?"
Li Xiaolong shook his head in a daze.
Gao Xian slowly gave the answer: "its name is Concorde, which was jointly developed by Britain and France. It successfully flew a test flight the year before last. It can cruise at an altitude of 15000 meters and twice the speed of sound. It takes only three hours and 20 minutes to fly from Paris to New York, saving more than half the time compared with ordinary civil airliners."
Li Xiaolong first stared in surprise. Then he suddenly realized that Gao Xian was using a Concorde plane with twice the speed of sound, which was a metaphor for his kung fu's fast move. It was just used as the name of the company.
"Well, the name of the company is Xiehe." Li Xiaolong decided happily.
Gao Xian added, "of course, Xiehe also has Xiehe, that is, the meaning of helping Jiahe to ask for money."
"It doesn't matter." Li Xiaolong waved his big hand and said, "I like the name so much."
Gao Xian nodded slightly, "at that time, I will inject a sum of money into Xiehe, and Zou wenhuai will almost do the same."
……
Li Xiaolong returned to Xiangjiang at an unexpected speed, which inevitably added countless reveries to the corner digging war, and then prompted reporters to ask Li Xiaolong about this issue as soon as they had the opportunity.
Li Xiaolong, who was greatly disturbed by it, finally replied impatiently, "I won't go to any company. After making another film, I will set up my own film company. The name is Xiehe."
This is the latest news. If reporters get to the treasure land and start spreading the news, they immediately attract many people to sigh.
For example, Fang Yihua of Shao brothers film company hurried to report the result to Shao Yifu.
"No agent can move Li Xiaolong?" Shao Yifu was disappointed, and quickly turned to say, "you should recruit Li Hanxiang back to the company as soon as possible. You can't hang him anymore. Now is not the time to knock."
"It should be that you can't recruit back." Fang Yihua replied with a look of bad luck: "I personally went to Li Hanxiang. He was very polite. He kept saying that this year and next year are crowded with signed films, and Guolian film is also preparing to resume operation in Xiangjiang. In fact, he doesn't have time to play for the Shao brothers."
Shao Yifu said in amazement, "are you sure Li Hanxiang is not taking the opportunity to raise his value?"
"I don't think so." Fang Yihua shook his head. "When I went to find Li Hanxiang, I found that he was really busy. Even the brand of Guolian film was ready."
Quite embarrassed, Shao Yifu continued to ask, "what was the box office performance of the film boxing directed by Zhang Che in Thailand?"
Fang Yihua carefully replied, "according to preliminary statistics, the local box office of boxing should exceed 1.5 million. It is our Shao's excellent film in recent years."
"Don't you even have half of the box office of big brother Tangshan?" Shao Yifu said angrily: "how can this happen? Seeing that the company is going to be listed, it's all bad news!"
Fang Yihua lowered his head and whispered, "why don't you have a meeting to study and see if you can come up with a good script."
Shao Yifu, who regained his calm, snorted with an old look, "even if there is a good script, where can I find a star who can be equal to Li Xiaolong?"
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The popularity of "big brother of Tangshan" has brought subtle changes to the pattern of Xiangjiang film industry. Generally speaking, it is good for small companies shrouded in the shadow of Shao brothers film company.
However, there is a problem that has become realistic and sharp, that is, the competition for Li Xiaolong.
The actual operation mode of "big brother Tangshan" is to share the interests of Shanghua culture and Jiahe. Li Xiaolong is just a star actor who enjoys special treatment.
Among them, Shanghua culture provides the main financial support, reduces the financial burden of Jiahe, is responsible for specific work, and Li Xiaolong gives full play to his ability.
From the perspective of the outside world, Jiahe is the protagonist in this operation; Bruce Lee, who was not signed by Shaw Brothers film company, signed in to Jiahe.
Therefore, according to this understanding, the poaching action of all parties has really started.
You know, despite the old TV series "Green Hornet", which Li Xiaolong participated in before, after it was introduced into Xiangjiang, it caused an upsurge of pursuit for Li Xiaolong, but it was all empty. There was no capital of rabbits and eagles, and there was no rush.
Now, the value of Li Xiaolong has been clearly reflected, and the pursuit of capital has naturally changed from virtual to real.
According to the experience of Xiangjiang film circle, or further, the Chinese film circle over the years, as long as you are willing to pay a high price, there is no corner you can't dig,
After all, what art? Money is real.
Therefore, the news of attracting Li Xiaolong is so strange that it is difficult to distinguish who is the real messenger behind the poacher, but the richness of the conditions offered by the poacher is obvious.
For example, a film dealer in Baodao said that as long as Li Xiaolong tore up the contract signed with Jiahe and helped them shoot, he would be willing to offer at least three times more favorable conditions than Jiahe and be fully responsible for the lawsuit after breaking the contract,
Facing the overwhelming olive branches, Li Xiaolong's reaction confused some people.
In response to the reporter's questions on this aspect, Li Xiaolong did not positively say whether to consider job hopping, but repeatedly stressed that he was free, would not, and did not sell himself to Jiahe or anyone.
There is no doubt that Jiahe has borne almost all the pressure in this wave of chasing Bruce Lee.
Zou wenhuai, who had a hard time, finally couldn't bear it. He made a special appointment to visit Gao Xian. He even asked a thought-provoking question, "Mr. Gao, do you want to take a stake in Jiahe?"
Gao Xian, who was slightly surprised, asked, "how many shares of Jiahe does boss Zou intend to sell me?"
Although Zou wenhuai was ready, he was still asked and hesitated to answer immediately.
To be honest, Zou wenhuai is very afraid of Gao Xian.
A young man of only twenty-five or six years old can break into a world in the hidden Xiangjiang River. No matter how he thinks about it, it is incredible.
Looking at Gao Xian's response, if you are willing to take a stake in Jiahe, how many shares can you give him? Too much noise dominates; Less, and lost the effect of interest binding.
Seeing Zou wenhuai, who should have taken the initiative in the topic, suddenly fell into a dilemma. He hit the round ground with high strings and laughed, "well, boss Zou, I'll expand your proposal."
"Jiahe takes a stake in Shanghua culture. In this way, Li Xiaolong signs a contract with the remaining film of Shanghua culture and naturally continues to hand it over to Jiahe for operation."
"At the same time, Shanghua culture takes a stake in Jiahe, and then gets the same treatment as Jiahe when it needs to mobilize film production and distribution resources."
"As for the shareholding ratio, I suggest 10% is the best. The two sides only share the operating results and do not seek to control each other's specific operation."
Zou wenhuai's face turned red when he promised. Gao Xian quietly dispelled his concerns. It's really powerful.
Now that Gao Xian has seen through, Zou wenhuai simply continues to be brazen and asks him the question he is still worried about, "Mr. Gao, Li Xiaolong's star value has appeared, and there must be more than the current two signed films."
"Obviously, other competitors have also seen this, which has led to an endless stream of explicit or implicit poaching actions in the near future, which is very disturbing; Li Xiaolong's attitude towards this is also ambiguous."
"In this case, what should we do to keep this night pearl we have worked hard to discover?"
Gao Xian smiled with disdain. "These clowns who make noise everywhere just add laughingstock. They really think that those with simple land prices will get it! Don't think about it. Li Xiaolong has lived in Hollywood for many years. How can he never see the world."
"More importantly, these vulgar people don't know the real idea in Li Xiaolong's heart at all, and it makes them more annoying."
Zou wenhuai's lips moved and his heart said, it seems that I am also a vulgar person, because I can't guess the real idea in Li Xiaolong's heart.
Gao Xian took a look at Zou wenhuai and slowly continued: "Li Xiaolong, who has a wife and children, certainly has his own economic interest demands, but he has a high heart, on top of this, he also has the pursuit of ideals."
"So, the way those guys pursue fame and wealth is that they are foolishly busy. At least, outside Hollywood, in the circle of Asia."
"Of course, we must further woo Li Xiaolong."
"As I have said, Li Xiaolong has been in Hollywood for many years. He is not a hairy boy who has never seen the market. Some things can't be avoided. It's better to prepare for him in advance."
Zou wenhuai nodded and asked subconsciously, "what are you going to do?"
"For example, help Li Xiaolong set up his own film company." Gao youyou said, "after shooting the second signed film, the three companies will make the film together."
Zou wenhuai suddenly realized, "isn't it? Sooner or later, this step will inevitably go out. It's better to have fun and send personal love."
"But..." Zou wenhuai said here with some hesitation, "can you firmly win over Li Xiaolong by helping him set up his own film company?"
"Li Xiaolong has a high spirit. Naturally, he attaches great importance to credit. As long as he signs, he won't go back." Gao Xian said with full confidence: "it's a big deal. We give Li Xiaolong's film company a label that belongs to us. For example, its name is Xiehe, that is, to assist Jiahe. At a glance, people can understand that it belongs to Jiahe department, and idle people retreat."
Zou wenhuai couldn't help smiling. "Mr. Gao was so thoughtful that I was relieved at once."
"Big brother Tangshan is a hit. It should strike while the iron is hot. The second film signed with Li Xiaolong should also be put on the agenda. I don't know what Mr. Gao plans to do this time."
Gao Xian picked up a stack of sorted newspapers and handed them to Zou wenhuai. "What's boss Zou's opinion on this current event?"
Zou wenhuai looked through it suspiciously and saw that it was arranged in chronological order. The local newspaper in Xiangjiang reported the Diaoyutai incident. In the latest issue, Xiangjiang students demonstrated and submitted a letter of protest against the occupation of Diaoyutai.
"As long as they are Chinese, they will be indignant about it." Zou wenhuai mused, "I'm afraid this storm will last until next year."
"Then we have the creative space to follow the trend." Gao Xian said almost word by word: "we take the era when the Chinese nation became the sick man of East Asia in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China as the background, let Li Xiaolong give full play to his strengths and deduce a story about the martial spirit."
Zou wenhuai patted his thigh with bright eyes. "Mr. Gao has a brilliant opinion. I'll arrange the script writing right away and ask Mr. Gao to review it at that time."
Gao Xian got up and said to each other, "then I wish our cooperation and success again."
"If Mr. Gao plans strategies, naturally everything he wants will come true." Zou wenhuai sincerely complimented and reminded him before getting on the bus: "Li Xiaolong has returned to the United States. Please pay more attention to Mr. Gao, so as to avoid another change in Hollywood."
Gao Xian didn't disagree this time, but said solemnly: "boss Zou is right. Hollywood has to guard against it. What Li Xiaolong never forgets is to cooperate with Hollywood to shoot kung fu films, but we can't kick us out of this operation."
Hearing the sonorous meaning in the high string tone, Zou wenhuai was completely relieved. Mr. Gao is far more ambitious than himself and has some losses. He can bear it, but he may not bear it.
……
After the wave of "big brother Tangshan" became popular, Li Xiaolong, who had initially completed the publicity task, personally sent back his wife and children who had come to Xiangjiang for reunion during the Spring Festival to the United States.
Needless to say, Li Xiaolong's special return to the United States this time will inevitably have a plan to see Hollywood's response.
"Big brother Tangshan" became popular in Xiangjiang. It's impossible that Hollywood can't get a little wind of it.
You know, in the 1960s, Hollywood was almost killed by the emerging television industry.
In order to survive, Hollywood had to lower its proud head and change its attitude from refusing to give movies to TV stations to shooting TV dramas for TV stations.
In this sad situation, Hollywood naturally cares about the major changes in the film market in other regions.
As a matter of fact, as soon as Li Xiaolong returned to Los Angeles, he was noticed by Paramount and Warner, who had been in contact before, and took the initiative to contact.
In short, paramount, who once invited Li Xiaolong to play one episode of blind dog detective, hopes Li Xiaolong to play another three episodes of blind dog detective; Warner, who previously planned to shoot Li Xiaolong with a TV series called kung fu, is ready to take it seriously and actually promote the shooting of Kung Fu.
Li Xiaolong was very happy at first, but he soon fell into distress, because the script of the three episodes of blind dog detective should be added temporarily, and the content arrangement was too rigid, which did not accord with his mind; More importantly, neither paramount nor Warner mentioned his starring in the film.
Of course, this round of contact with Hollywood is really different.
At least, paramount and Warner have taken practical actions compared with the previous only staying in the ambiguous stage.
But that's all. Li Xiaolong's ideal is still far from being realized.
So Li Xiaolong returned to Xiangjiang at an unexpected speed.
Holding the telegram sent by Zhou Wenyao from the United States, Gao Xian thought carefully. Listening to the staff report, Li Xiaolong was surprised to find himself.
"Bruce, why aren't you in Los Angeles? Stay with Linda and the children and have a good rest." Gao Xian said hello and watched Li Xiaolong's look carefully.
Li Xiaolong came to Gao Xian this time to express his distress, so he immediately told him about his recent contact with Hollywood.
Gao Xian slowly enlightened with the unique composure of philosophy masters: "Bruce, this shows that Hollywood has recognized your value compared with before; but you still need to create a greater momentum on the side of Xiangjiang to make them fully recognize your value."
Li Xiaolong was convinced and said, "David, let's hurry to promote the production of the second film."
"As you wish," Gao Xian said, "but I haven't finished yet."
"Bruce, have you ever thought that even if you become the recognized first Chinese star, Hollywood will invite you to be a movie hero 100%?"
Li Xiaolong's lips moved, but he didn't answer.
Gao Xian said leisurely, "Bruce, I think you should understand that" big brother Tangshan "is tailor-made for you, and the next films will follow this principle."
"But Hollywood won't give you such special treatment. That's why you feel that the scripts of those three episodes of blind dog detective make you tasteless and a pity to abandon."
"In the final analysis, the voice of Hollywood is in the hands of capital. If capital can speak for itself, make movies, be the protagonist, etc., it is safe."
Li Xiaolong raised his hand and rubbed his nose. "Kung Fu is my strength, and capital is your strength."
"I'm working hard." Gao Xian laughed. "Bruce, I suggest that after shooting the second film, you should also set up your own company. In this way, it's more convenient to take care of the film receiving, advertising and other businesses, and can further protect your own interests."
"However, it's not so easy to make the company really run. It's better to make some preparations now."
Li Xiaolong said with some embarrassment: "to tell you the truth, I do have the idea of setting up a film company, but for a while, I haven't figured out what my name is."
Gao Xian smiled and said, "that's a coincidence. I've figured out a company name for you."
Li Xiaolong urged, "tell me about it."
Gao Xian asked a mysterious question first, "Bruce, do you know what the name of the fastest civil aviation aircraft in the world is?"
Li Xiaolong shook his head in a daze.
Gao Xian slowly gave the answer: "its name is Concorde, which was jointly developed by Britain and France. It successfully flew a test flight the year before last. It can cruise at an altitude of 15000 meters and twice the speed of sound. It takes only three hours and 20 minutes to fly from Paris to New York, saving more than half the time compared with ordinary civil airliners."
Li Xiaolong first stared in surprise. Then he suddenly realized that Gao Xian was using a Concorde plane with twice the speed of sound, which was a metaphor for his kung fu's fast move. It was just used as the name of the company.
"Well, the name of the company is Xiehe." Li Xiaolong decided happily.
Gao Xian added, "of course, Xiehe also has Xiehe, that is, the meaning of helping Jiahe to ask for money."
"It doesn't matter." Li Xiaolong waved his big hand and said, "I like the name so much."
Gao Xian nodded slightly, "at that time, I will inject a sum of money into Xiehe, and Zou wenhuai will almost do the same."
……
Li Xiaolong returned to Xiangjiang at an unexpected speed, which inevitably added countless reveries to the corner digging war, and then prompted reporters to ask Li Xiaolong about this issue as soon as they had the opportunity.
Li Xiaolong, who was greatly disturbed by it, finally replied impatiently, "I won't go to any company. After making another film, I will set up my own film company. The name is Xiehe."
This is the latest news. If reporters get to the treasure land and start spreading the news, they immediately attract many people to sigh.
For example, Fang Yihua of Shao brothers film company hurried to report the result to Shao Yifu.
"No agent can move Li Xiaolong?" Shao Yifu was disappointed, and quickly turned to say, "you should recruit Li Hanxiang back to the company as soon as possible. You can't hang him anymore. Now is not the time to knock."
"It should be that you can't recruit back." Fang Yihua replied with a look of bad luck: "I personally went to Li Hanxiang. He was very polite. He kept saying that this year and next year are crowded with signed films, and Guolian film is also preparing to resume operation in Xiangjiang. In fact, he doesn't have time to play for the Shao brothers."
Shao Yifu said in amazement, "are you sure Li Hanxiang is not taking the opportunity to raise his value?"
"I don't think so." Fang Yihua shook his head. "When I went to find Li Hanxiang, I found that he was really busy. Even the brand of Guolian film was ready."
Quite embarrassed, Shao Yifu continued to ask, "what was the box office performance of the film boxing directed by Zhang Che in Thailand?"
Fang Yihua carefully replied, "according to preliminary statistics, the local box office of boxing should exceed 1.5 million. It is our Shao's excellent film in recent years."
"Don't you even have half of the box office of big brother Tangshan?" Shao Yifu said angrily: "how can this happen? Seeing that the company is going to be listed, it's all bad news!"
Fang Yihua lowered his head and whispered, "why don't you have a meeting to study and see if you can come up with a good script."
Shao Yifu, who regained his calm, snorted with an old look, "even if there is a good script, where can I find a star who can be equal to Li Xiaolong?"
The popularity of "big brother of Tangshan" has brought subtle changes to the pattern of Xiangjiang film industry. Generally speaking, it is good for small companies shrouded in the shadow of Shao brothers film company.However, there is a problem that has become realistic and sharp, that is, the competition for Li Xiaolong.The actual operation mode of "big brother Tangshan" is to share the interests of Shanghua culture and Jiahe. Li Xiaolong is just a star actor who enjoys special treatment.Among them, Shanghua culture provides the main financial support, reduces the financial burden of Jiahe, is responsible for specific work, and Li Xiaolong gives full play to his ability.From the perspective of the outside world, Jiahe is the protagonist in this operation; Bruce Lee, who was not signed by Shaw Brothers film company, signed in to Jiahe.Therefore, according to this understanding, the poaching action of all parties has really started.You know, despite the old TV series "Green Hornet", which Li Xiaolong participated in before, after it was introduced into Xiangjiang, it caused an upsurge of pursuit for Li Xiaolong, but it was all empty. There was no capital of rabbits and eagles, and there was no rush.Now, the value of Li Xiaolong has been clearly reflected, and the pursuit of capital has naturally changed from virtual to real.According to the experience of Xiangjiang film circle, or further, the Chinese film circle over the years, as long as you are willing to pay a high price, there is no corner you can't dig,After all, what art? Money is real.Therefore, the news of attracting Li Xiaolong is so strange that it is difficult to distinguish who is the real messenger behind the poacher, but the richness of the conditions offered by the poacher is obvious.For example, a film dealer in Baodao said that as long as Li Xiaolong tore up the contract signed with Jiahe and helped them shoot, he would be willing to offer at least three times more favorable conditions than Jiahe and be fully responsible for the lawsuit after breaking the contract,Facing the overwhelming olive branches, Li Xiaolong's reaction confused some people.In response to the reporter's questions on this aspect, Li Xiaolong did not positively say whether to consider job hopping, but repeatedly stressed that he was free, would not, and did not sell himself to Jiahe or anyone.There is no doubt that Jiahe has borne almost all the pressure in this wave of chasing Bruce Lee.Zou wenhuai, who had a hard time, finally couldn't bear it. He made a special appointment to visit Gao Xian. He even asked a thought-provoking question, "Mr. Gao, do you want to take a stake in Jiahe?"Gao Xian, who was slightly surprised, asked, "how many shares of Jiahe does boss Zou intend to sell me?"Although Zou wenhuai was ready, he was still asked and hesitated to answer immediately.To be honest, Zou wenhuai is very afraid of Gao Xian.A young man of only twenty-five or six years old can break into a world in the hidden Xiangjiang River. No matter how he thinks about it, it is incredible.Looking at Gao Xian's response, if you are willing to take a stake in Jiahe, how many shares can you give him? Too much noise dominates; Less, and lost the effect of interest binding.Seeing Zou wenhuai, who should have taken the initiative in the topic, suddenly fell into a dilemma. He hit the round ground with high strings and laughed, "well, boss Zou, I'll expand your proposal.""Jiahe takes a stake in Shanghua culture. In this way, Li Xiaolong signs a contract with the remaining film of Shanghua culture and naturally continues to hand it over to Jiahe for operation.""At the same time, Shanghua culture takes a stake in Jiahe, and then gets the same treatment as Jiahe when it needs to mobilize film production and distribution resources.""As for the shareholding ratio, I suggest 10% is the best. The two sides only share the operating results and do not seek to control each other's specific operation."Zou wenhuai's face turned red when he promised. Gao Xian quietly dispelled his concerns. It's really powerful.Now that Gao Xian has seen through, Zou wenhuai simply continues to be brazen and asks him the question he is still worried about, "Mr. Gao, Li Xiaolong's star value has appeared, and there must be more than the current two signed films.""Obviously, other competitors have also seen this, which has led to an endless stream of explicit or implicit poaching actions in the near future, which is very disturbing; Li Xiaolong's attitude towards this is also ambiguous.""In this case, what should we do to keep this night pearl we have worked hard to discover?"Gao Xian smiled with disdain. "These clowns who make noise everywhere just add laughingstock. They really think that those with simple land prices will get it! Don't think about it. Li Xiaolong has lived in Hollywood for many years. How can he never see the world.""More importantly, these vulgar people don't know the real idea in Li Xiaolong's heart at all, and it makes them more annoying."Zou wenhuai's lips moved and his heart said, it seems that I am also a vulgar person, because I can't guess the real idea in Li Xiaolong's heart.Gao Xian took a look at Zou wenhuai and slowly continued: "Li Xiaolong, who has a wife and children, certainly has his own economic interest demands, but he has a high heart, on top of this, he also has the pursuit of ideals.""So, the way those guys pursue fame and wealth is that they are foolishly busy. At least, outside Hollywood, in the circle of Asia.""Of course, we must further woo Li Xiaolong.""As I have said, Li Xiaolong has been in Hollywood for many years. He is not a hairy boy who has never seen the market. Some things can't be avoided. It's better to prepare for him in advance."Zou wenhuai nodded and asked subconsciously, "what are you going to do?""For example, help Li Xiaolong set up his own film company." Gao youyou said, "after shooting the second signed film, the three companies will make the film together."Zou wenhuai suddenly realized, "isn't it? Sooner or later, this step will inevitably go out. It's better to have fun and send personal love.""But..." Zou wenhuai said here with some hesitation, "can you firmly win over Li Xiaolong by helping him set up his own film company?""Li Xiaolong has a high spirit. Naturally, he attaches great importance to credit. As long as he signs, he won't go back." Gao Xian said with full confidence: "it's a big deal. We give Li Xiaolong's film company a label that belongs to us. For example, its name is Xiehe, that is, to assist Jiahe. At a glance, people can understand that it belongs to Jiahe department, and idle people retreat."Zou wenhuai couldn't help smiling. "Mr. Gao was so thoughtful that I was relieved at once.""Big brother Tangshan is a hit. It should strike while the iron is hot. The second film signed with Li Xiaolong should also be put on the agenda. I don't know what Mr. Gao plans to do this time."Gao Xian picked up a stack of sorted newspapers and handed them to Zou wenhuai. "What's boss Zou's opinion on this current event?"Zou wenhuai looked through it suspiciously and saw that it was arranged in chronological order. The local newspaper in Xiangjiang reported the Diaoyutai incident. In the latest issue, Xiangjiang students demonstrated and submitted a letter of protest against the occupation of Diaoyutai."As long as they are Chinese, they will be indignant about it." Zou wenhuai mused, "I'm afraid this storm will last until next year.""Then we have the creative space to follow the trend." Gao Xian said almost word by word: "we take the era when the Chinese nation became the sick man of East Asia in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China as the background, let Li Xiaolong give full play to his strengths and deduce a story about the martial spirit."Zou wenhuai patted his thigh with bright eyes. "Mr. Gao has a brilliant opinion. I'll arrange the script writing right away and ask Mr. Gao to review it at that time."Gao Xian got up and said to each other, "then I wish our cooperation and success again.""If Mr. Gao plans strategies, naturally everything he wants will come true." Zou wenhuai sincerely complimented and reminded him before getting on the bus: "Li Xiaolong has returned to the United States. Please pay more attention to Mr. Gao, so as to avoid another change in Hollywood."Gao Xian didn't disagree this time, but said solemnly: "boss Zou is right. Hollywood has to guard against it. What Li Xiaolong never forgets is to cooperate with Hollywood to shoot kung fu films, but we can't kick us out of this operation."Hearing the sonorous meaning in the high string tone, Zou wenhuai was completely relieved. Mr. Gao is far more ambitious than himself and has some losses. He can bear it, but he may not bear it.After the wave of "big brother Tangshan" became popular, Li Xiaolong, who had initially completed the publicity task, personally sent back his wife and children who had come to Xiangjiang for reunion during the Spring Festival to the United States.Needless to say, Li Xiaolong's special return to the United States this time will inevitably have a plan to see Hollywood's response."Big brother Tangshan" became popular in Xiangjiang. It's impossible that Hollywood can't get a little wind of it.You know, in the 1960s, Hollywood was almost killed by the emerging television industry.In order to survive, Hollywood had to lower its proud head and change its attitude from refusing to give movies to TV stations to shooting TV dramas for TV stations.In this sad situation, Hollywood naturally cares about the major changes in the film market in other regions.As a matter of fact, as soon as Li Xiaolong returned to Los Angeles, he was noticed by Paramount and Warner, who had been in contact before, and took the initiative to contact.In short, paramount, who once invited Li Xiaolong to play one episode of blind dog detective, hopes Li Xiaolong to play another three episodes of blind dog detective; Warner, who previously planned to shoot Li Xiaolong with a TV series called kung fu, is ready to take it seriously and actually promote the shooting of Kung Fu.Li Xiaolong was very happy at first, but he soon fell into distress, because the script of the three episodes of blind dog detective should be added temporarily, and the content arrangement was too rigid, which did not accord with his mind; More importantly, neither paramount nor Warner mentioned his starring in the film.Of course, this round of contact with Hollywood is really different.At least, paramount and Warner have taken practical actions compared with the previous only staying in the ambiguous stage.But that's all. Li Xiaolong's ideal is still far from being realized.So Li Xiaolong returned to Xiangjiang at an unexpected speed.Holding the telegram sent by Zhou Wenyao from the United States, Gao Xian thought carefully. Listening to the staff report, Li Xiaolong was surprised to find himself."Bruce, why aren't you in Los Angeles? Stay with Linda and the children and have a good rest." Gao Xian said hello and watched Li Xiaolong's look carefully.Li Xiaolong came to Gao Xian this time to express his distress, so he immediately told him about his recent contact with Hollywood.Gao Xian slowly enlightened with the unique composure of philosophy masters: "Bruce, this shows that Hollywood has recognized your value compared with before; but you still need to create a greater momentum on the side of Xiangjiang to make them fully recognize your value."Li Xiaolong was convinced and said, "David, let's hurry to promote the production of the second film.""As you wish," Gao Xian said, "but I haven't finished yet.""Bruce, have you ever thought that even if you become the recognized first Chinese star, Hollywood will invite you to be a movie hero 100%?"Li Xiaolong's lips moved, but he didn't answer.Gao Xian said leisurely, "Bruce, I think you should understand that" big brother Tangshan "is tailor-made for you, and the next films will follow this principle.""But Hollywood won't give you such special treatment. That's why you feel that the scripts of those three episodes of blind dog detective make you tasteless and a pity to abandon.""In the final analysis, the voice of Hollywood is in the hands of capital. If capital can speak for itself, make movies, be the protagonist, etc., it is safe."Li Xiaolong raised his hand and rubbed his nose. "Kung Fu is my strength, and capital is your strength.""I'm working hard." Gao Xian laughed. "Bruce, I suggest that after shooting the second film, you should also set up your own company. In this way, it's more convenient to take care of the film receiving, advertising and other businesses, and can further protect your own interests.""However, it's not so easy to make the company really run. It's better to make some preparations now."Li Xiaolong said with some embarrassment: "to tell you the truth, I do have the idea of setting up a film company, but for a while, I haven't figured out what my name is."Gao Xian smiled and said, "that's a coincidence. I've figured out a company name for you."Li Xiaolong urged, "tell me about it."Gao Xian asked a mysterious question first, "Bruce, do you know what the name of the fastest civil aviation aircraft in the world is?"Li Xiaolong shook his head in a daze.Gao Xian slowly gave the answer: "its name is Concorde, which was jointly developed by Britain and France. It successfully flew a test flight the year before last. It can cruise at an altitude of 15000 meters and twice the speed of sound. It takes only three hours and 20 minutes to fly from Paris to New York, saving more than half the time compared with ordinary civil airliners."Li Xiaolong first stared in surprise. Then he suddenly realized that Gao Xian was using a Concorde plane with twice the speed of sound, which was a metaphor for his kung fu's fast move. It was just used as the name of the company."Well, the name of the company is Xiehe." Li Xiaolong decided happily.Gao Xian added, "of course, Xiehe also has Xiehe, that is, the meaning of helping Jiahe to ask for money.""It doesn't matter." Li Xiaolong waved his big hand and said, "I like the name so much."Gao Xian nodded slightly, "at that time, I will inject a sum of money into Xiehe, and Zou wenhuai will almost do the same."Li Xiaolong returned to Xiangjiang at an unexpected speed, which inevitably added countless reveries to the corner digging war, and then prompted reporters to ask Li Xiaolong about this issue as soon as they had the opportunity.Li Xiaolong, who was greatly disturbed by it, finally replied impatiently, "I won't go to any company. After making another film, I will set up my own film company. The name is Xiehe."This is the latest news. If reporters get to the treasure land and start spreading the news, they immediately attract many people to sigh.For example, Fang Yihua of Shao brothers film company hurried to report the result to Shao Yifu."No agent can move Li Xiaolong?" Shao Yifu was disappointed, and quickly turned to say, "you should recruit Li Hanxiang back to the company as soon as possible. You can't hang him anymore. Now is not the time to knock.""It should be that you can't recruit back." Fang Yihua replied with a look of bad luck: "I personally went to Li Hanxiang. He was very polite. He kept saying that this year and next year are crowded with signed films, and Guolian film is also preparing to resume operation in Xiangjiang. In fact, he doesn't have time to play for the Shao brothers."Shao Yifu said in amazement, "are you sure Li Hanxiang is not taking the opportunity to raise his value?""I don't think so." Fang Yihua shook his head. "When I went to find Li Hanxiang, I found that he was really busy. Even the brand of Guolian film was ready."Quite embarrassed, Shao Yifu continued to ask, "what was the box office performance of the film boxing directed by Zhang Che in Thailand?"Fang Yihua carefully replied, "according to preliminary statistics, the local box office of boxing should exceed 1.5 million. It is our Shao's excellent film in recent years.""Don't you even have half of the box office of big brother Tangshan?" Shao Yifu said angrily: "how can this happen? Seeing that the company is going to be listed, it's all bad news!"Fang Yihua lowered his head and whispered, "why don't you have a meeting to study and see if you can come up with a good script."Shao Yifu, who regained his calm, snorted with an old look, "even if there is a good script, where can I find a star who can be equal to Li Xiaolong?"
