Guan Zhilin debuted in ATV that year, and at that time, Mak Dangxiong had not left yet, and he was still a senior member of the TV station, so Guan Zhilin also knew something about him. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

She knows that Mak Dangxiong is a capable person and has produced many excellent TV series, such as "Crocodile Tears", "Big Husband", "Hong Kong Strange Case", "Silkworm Transformation" and so on.

But he is also a very difficult person, when he was in ATV, except for Huang Xizhao, who had the grace to support him, he dared not listen to anyone's words, and he was simply lawless.

Therefore, after the Australian Gang joined ATV and forced Huang Xizhao away, Mak Dangxiong refused to accept the jurisdiction of the Australian Gang, so he ran away with a group of siblings and joined another family.

However, because his personality is too unruly, he has taken refuge in many companies and has not been able to stay, so now he is just a lonely soul in the Hong Kong film industry.

Like such a person, the summer is willing to take him in, it is already a great mercy, why bother to be so condescending, as if begging him, why bother, why bother~

"Because I really love film. Summer smiled slightly.

If he is just a businessman, weighing the pros and cons, in fact, there is no need to look at Mak Dangxiong differently. Because no matter how big his ability is, the value he creates is always limited.

Except for a limited number of films such as "Lame Hao", "Heroes", "Provincial and Hong Kong Flag Soldiers", etc., his films do not make much money.

Especially "Black Gold", with an investment of 60 million Hong Kong dollars, the local box office in Hong Kong was only 9 million Hong Kong dollars. Because it exposes Taiwan's political shady, it is also boycotted in Taiwan. And it exaggerates the violence of cesium, so it cannot be introduced into the mainland...... has lost three major box office places, so "Black Gold" has suffered a big loss, with a loss of at least 50 million Hong Kong dollars.

When Wang Jiawei filmed "The True Story of A Fei", he was called a "pit goods" because he lost money and caused his boss Deng Guangrong to enter the hospital, but in fact, he only lost 30 million Hong Kong dollars.

From this point of view, Mai Dangxiong is an authentic pit goods.

But why does Summer still look at him differently, because although Mak Dangxiong's films lose money, the quality is there. Although "Black Gold" is not high at the box office, it is a really good movie.

In particular, Zhou Chaoxian, played by Liang Jiahui, is one of the most dazzling characters in Hong Kong. The sentence "Who is in favor and who is against?" is simply domineering and arrogant!

In fact, there are not many directors in Hong Kong who can make good movies, and most of them can only make some bad movies with, pee and fart. Although those films may also make money, they are not destined to be remembered by future generations.

On the contrary, although some movies were not popular at the time, time will prove their value, so that future generations will be in awe of the golden years of Hong Kong films after seeing them. For example, "The True Story of A Fei", such as "East Evil and West Poison", such as "The Legend of Shushan", such as "Black Gold", such as "Journey to the West", ......

That's why Summer doesn't care about temporary gains and losses, and is willing to support and promote these capable filmmakers.

"Well, I really don't know what you think. Guan Zhilin shook her head when she heard him say this, she really couldn't understand Summer's thoughts.

Summer smiled when she saw her say that.

Guan Zhilin is a typical selfish, mother's master if she has milk, and she can even sell herself for money. It's a bit difficult for her to understand her own thoughts.

He didn't expect her to understand, after all, there were some things he knew, and he could understand them.

……

The next day, Summer took a two-hour leave with Xu Ke, and then took a car to Yong Kee Restaurant to talk to Mak Dangxiong about cooperation. Dong Changqing went with him.

As soon as I got in the car, I fell asleep directly in the summer.

These days, because of the show, he is seriously deprived of sleep. It's no exaggeration to say that you can take a nap while standing. As soon as Xu Ke shouted to open the mark, he opened his eyes and acted. As soon as he shouted, he closed his eyes and immediately fell asleep. Sleepy to this extent!

Half an hour later, the summer who was sleeping soundly was carefully woken up by Dong Changqing, "Boss, Yong Kee Restaurant has arrived." ”

Summer nodded, rubbing her face and cheering up. Later, accompanied by Dong Changqing, he walked into Yong Kee Restaurant and came all the way to the box booked by Mak Dangxiong.

"Mr. Xia, I haven't seen you for a long time~" As soon as Mai Dangxiong saw Xia, he immediately took his brothers to get up to greet him.

"Mr. Mai, it's been a long time~" Xia also smiled.

This is not the first time he and Mak have met, they have already worked together on two films, "Extralegal Affairs" and "Moon, Star, Sun".

After the greetings, the guests and hosts took their seats.

Soon the banquet was put on the table, and everyone chatted while eating.

"I heard from Manager Dong that Mr. Mai went to Europe to participate in the film festival a few days ago. How's it going, what's the harvest?" Summer asked with a smile.

Mak is working alone in Hong Kong, and his films are difficult to sell because he doesn't have the support of big companies.

There are hundreds of film companies in Hong Kong, and only a few companies such as Commonwealth Pictures, Golden Harvest Pictures, New Arts City Pictures, and Shaw Brothers Pictures have film distribution channels.

Especially in the overseas market, it is almost monopolized by these companies, so many film companies must use these film companies to distribute their films.

This is also why many movies are obviously not Golden Harvest's works, but the title is still marked with Golden Harvest's logo, just because that movie is distributed by Golden Harvest.

And small companies cooperate with large companies and ask them to help distribute movies, of course, they are all good words, and they are taken advantage of.

Mai Dangxiong can't bend down because his temper is too big, so if the movie wants to sell, he can only find his own way. So I went to a foreign country to participate in a film festival, hoping to sell the copyright.

But Xia knew that his approach was actually very inefficient, it was a stupid method, and even if he was tired to death, he couldn't make any money.

Because movies are very professional, whether it is produced or distributed, it is not simple. The so-called art industry has a specialty, and Mak Dangxiong himself is not a professional distribution talent, nor does he have a professional film distribution team, how can it be so easy to sell movies at a good price.

"It's okay. Mak smiled awkwardly.

Last year, he produced two ghost films, "Ghost Out of the Cage 3: Screaming Girl" and "Zombie Supreme", which were brought to Europe for distribution, hoping to conquer Western audiences with these two horror films.

As a result, the two films only sold 500,000 US dollars each, excluding production costs, round-trip air tickets, food and accommodation, and their brothers' labor, not only did they not make a penny, but they lost more than 100,000 Hong Kong dollars.

Mak knew from this that this road was not going to work. If you want to make money, you have to work with big companies. That's why he invited Summer to have dinner together and discuss cooperation plans.

"Congratulations to Mr. Mai. Summer smiled, "Come, I'll toast you." ”

"Thank you, Mr. Xia. Seeing him say this, Mak nodded awkwardly.

……

"Mr. Mai, tell me about the current situation in the European film market, which movies are selling well and which ones are out of ......the ordinary," Xia asked with a smile.

To be honest, the European film market is also what he has always wanted to enter, but it is not too easy. Because European filmmakers have always prided themselves on being high-end, with high tastes and conservative tendencies, it is not easy to win their approval.

In his previous life, Luc Besson was known as the Spielberg of Europe and was brilliant. But because he always makes commercial films, he is regarded as a negative example of the surrender of European films to Hollywood, and he is more derogatory than positive in his own country.

It is precisely because the market is so deformed that Summer wants to ask Mak Dangxiong for advice, so that he can know himself and his opponent.

"......" Mai Dangxiong was embarrassed when he heard Xia ask this.

If he wanted to know what was popular in Europe, he wouldn't have passed with two ghost films that no one was cheering on.

"Mr. Xia, let's talk about that later, let's talk about cooperation first. Xiao Ruoyuan said with a smile at this time, resolving Mai Dangxiong's dilemma.

"Oh well. Summer nodded, "Mr. Mai likes to work with me in the form of a head contract, and is not willing to officially join our World Pictures, right?"

"Not bad. Mak nodded.

Although he is not doing well now, he is still full of confidence in himself. In his heart, he felt like Liu Bei when he was not developing.

In the early years, Liu Bei also had nowhere to stay, and successively took refuge in Gongsun Zhan, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Lu Bu, Liu Biao and others. But he never sank, and finally achieved an imperial career.

So he was unwilling to officially join Tianxia Pictures and completely gave up his independence. I would rather cooperate with the situation of the head of the department, wait for the opportunity, and soar into the sky.

"Alright then, let's talk about the department. Xia smiled slightly, "Mr. Mai, if it is a cooperation between the ministry, then let's start with twenty movies." ”

"Twenty?!Too much, isn't it? Mak was taken aback.

Twenty movies, four films a year, and five years, what is the difference between this and signing a long-term contract.

Besides, if one of his movies becomes popular, then if he delays it for five years from summer, won't the daylilies be cold.

"Well, I don't think it's much. Summer smiled slightly.

"Mr. Xia, it's a bit much, we are only going to cooperate with you in two years and five plays. Xiao Ruoyuan nodded.

Five dramas, filmed for two years, the time is neither hurried nor slow. If a drama becomes popular, then there will be enough time to take on the drama outside. If one drama is not popular, five dramas will be filmed for two years, at least everyone will not have to worry about losing work for two years.

"Five dramas, too few! Isn't it that I spent money to make you popular, and you have to change jobs to other places? ! That doesn't work, then I'm too bad. Summer shook his head vigorously and said, "That's it, one person takes a step back, and the thirteen plays are ready." ”

"Mr. Xia, thirteen plays are too many. In this way, one person takes a step back, how about ten plays?" Mak Dangxiong suggested, "Ten plays in three years is not bad, right?"

"Okay, but I want to add one more rule, each of the ten dramas must make money, otherwise, if you lose one, you will have to help me make another one. Summer said again. (To be continued.) )