Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Lin Baicheng, who returned to Xiangjiang, did not go to Hutchison Whampoa immediately the next day. Instead, he went to Star Pictures first and contacted someone at the same time.

"Mr. Lin, you are back in Xiangjiang!"

When Wu Siyuan saw Lin Baicheng, he was a little surprised because he did not know in advance that Lin Baicheng had returned from the United States.

"Well, I just came back yesterday."

Lin Baicheng nodded. When he came back, he did not notify the heads of various companies in Xiangjiang.

"Tell me briefly how the company has developed over the past two months."

Lin Baicheng and Wu Siyuan walked to the office, and met Huang Baiming on the way and said hello.

"OK."

When he arrived at the office, Wu Siyuan reported aloud: "The company is currently filming a film, with Cheng Long as the protagonist. The film is temporarily named "Snake-shaped Trickster". I originally wanted to make this film a few months ago, but later Because Mr. Lin found out about my relationship, it has been postponed until now."

"This is a kung fu martial arts film, but unlike Bruce Lee's martial arts films, this film adds some comedy elements. Real kung fu and humorous action design can highlight Cheng Long's agility. After all, Cheng Long is not Bruce Lee. If he completely imitates Bruce Lee, I worry that the film will not be popular."

"The director of the film is Zeng Zhiwei, who is contracted by the company. As the assistant director, I found Yuan Heping. He has a high level of action design and can assist Zeng Zhiwei in making a good film."

"The filming of the film has been going on for a while, and it will be completed in a few days. The film is currently being filmed at Asia Television, using the venue there."

"The company itself has only made this film for the time being, but Huang Baiming is currently writing the script, and the company will make new films later."

Although Lin Baicheng has not watched the movie "Snake", he knows about it. Because "The Snake" and "Drunken Master" are Cheng Long's famous works, he was impressed by them.

"Among the companies that the company has cooperated with, Xu's Pictures is currently filming a film called "The Pledge of Allegiance." Xu Guangwen wrote and directed it, and the three brothers are starring in it. About half of the film is currently shot. "

Lin Baicheng was not impressed by this film. He was impressed by "Half a Category", but this movie was released in 1976.

"The New Art City Film Company established by Majia and Shi Tian filmed a comedy film called "Salted Fish Reincarnation". Majia and Shi Tian both starred in it. In addition, they also invited Hong Goldberg stars, the producer and director are Mecca himself, and the film is still being shot."

"The last one is the Seven Little Fortunes Film Company established by Hong Jinbao and his colleagues. They are filming two films, "Tiger Frog" and "Mr. .”

All the films are being shot, and there's nothing we can do about it. After all, the film almost started filming, and it took some time to set up the company, so not a single film has been completed yet.

Among the three cooperative film companies, the reason why Seven Little Blessings Film Company can shoot two films at the same time is not because Hong Jinbao and others are richer, but because they chose to let Xingchen Pictures invest 51% of the shares. less.

Two months ago, after careful consideration, Hong Jinbao finally decided to set up Seven Little Fortunes Film Company with his junior brothers who were willing to leave Jiahe, and chose to cooperate with Xingchen Pictures. After consideration, they decided to let Star Pictures hold more shares so that they could get more support.

Seven Little Blessings Film Company, Hong Jinbao and others did not pay a penny, but the price was that they signed a five-year contract with Seven Little Blessings Film Company, so they received an investment of HK$3 million from Star Pictures. In other words, this film company is valued at nearly 6 million Hong Kong dollars, which is not low. After all, the company has nothing.

This is because Lin Baicheng valued Hong Jinbao and others, so he offered a high price. Otherwise, according to Wu Siyuan, one or two million Hong Kong dollars would be enough. After all, it is only a five-year contract.

With a capital of 3 million Hong Kong dollars, although it cost some money to buy equipment and props, the remaining money is enough for the company to shoot several movies. It is not a big deal to shoot two movies at the same time.

In today's Hong Kong movies, the shooting cost of a film is usually only one or two hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars, more than three or four hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars, and even more is only about five hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars.

After all, none of the box-office champions of this era's movies exceed 10 million Hong Kong dollars, and most movies only earn about three or four million Hong Kong dollars. If the cost of the movie is too high, how can the production company make money?

Lin Baicheng spoke up and said: "Except for Seven Little Fortunes Film Company, the management of the other two companies should not interfere. They can shoot the film however they want. They only need to send people to keep an eye on the finances."

"That's what I've always done."

Wu Siyuan nodded to express his understanding. Lin Baicheng had already explained this when the two parties communicated on the phone.

Nodding, Lin Baicheng asked: "Have there been any reaction from Golden Harvest Company and Shaw Brothers Pictures?"

"The boss of Shaw Brothers, Shaw Brothers, has already planned to withdraw from the film industry. Therefore, the number of films shot by Shaw Brothers has been decreasing in recent years, so there has been no response."

Speaking of Shaw Brothers Pictures, Wu Siyuan continued: "On the other hand, Golden Harvest has not only improved employee benefits, but also given preferential treatment to partner companies. The box office share of films released by other film companies has also shortened the payment time. Also, Jiahe Company is also learning from our Star Pictures and looking for cooperation with other filmmakers or film companies, allowing Jiahe to become a shareholder and deepen the cooperative relationship between the two parties."

"In the final analysis, the competition with Golden Harvest Company has not really begun yet. After all, none of our company's films have been released."

Lin Baicheng said, but with many outstanding talents from Jiahe Company poached and Asia Television in hand, he is not worried that Star Pictures will not be able to compete with Jiahe Company.

"Mr. Lin, Miss Lin Qingxia is here."

Lin Baicheng and Wu Siyuan were chatting when Qin Lan knocked on the door and walked in.

"Then let's stop talking today."

Hearing this, Lin Baicheng said something to Wu Siyuan, then got up and walked outside.

When he was in Los Angeles, Lin Baicheng knew that Lin Qingxia had come to Xiangjiang. Lin Qingxia contacted him through Deng Lijun and expressed her interest in developing in Xiangjiang. Lin Baicheng, who had completed the development of office software, naturally rushed back to Xiangjiang.

When he came to the office area outside, Lin Baicheng saw Lin Qingxia, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. Lin Qingxia was the only one who came this time. Deng Lijun did not come with her because Deng Lijun went to Japan and she, a well-known singer, was very busy.