radicalducati Chapter 073 Isn't Brother Nan afraid of an FBI warning?
Chapter 073 Isn't Brother Nan afraid of an FBI warning?
A few days later, on May 15th, the night of the Cannes Awards was not far off.
Behind-the-scenes members from various locations in Hong Kong and Kowloon who worked on the (Project Gutenberg) film crew for several months learned printing techniques.
Then the rumors about running away to start a new business spread wider and wider.
This topic is being discussed everywhere, in every street and alley, and is being talked about by people from all walks of life, including the police force.
High-ranking officials? Of course, the police leadership knew it was fake; Skyworth Group was stirring up trouble for the sake of film and television promotion.
The problem is that this is just a rumor, and both those in the legitimate and criminal worlds who know the truth are speechless about it.
What's even more outrageous is that, as everyone can guess, the rumors spread so widely.
It can really bring a significant boost to the box office revenue of (Dynasty Warriors).
Is this way of making money illegal or criminal? Is it considered fraudulent marketing?
In 1999, Hollywood marketing (The Blair Witch Project) claimed that the witch was real and created a website to forge police investigation reports.
The three lead actors have consistently claimed to be either dead or missing.
It brainwashed countless people and then grossed nearly $2.5 million worldwide.
Compared to that, the rumors circulating from the (Peerless) production team are really child's play.
Then, in 2008 (Cloverfield), besides the frantic promotion of the numbers 1, 18, and 08, there was also the other aspect.
They're still frantically creating hype about "what this monster is and what the authorities are hiding."
In a capitalist society, what kind of public attention and sensationalism do rumors generate?
There was no illegal or criminal activity, and the police were even more silent than those at Cambridge.
Of course, you can refute the rumors, but if you're just bored and want to refute rumors, regardless of whether others believe them or not, you'll offend Skyworth.
It all depends on which one of them will be unhappy and jump out to refute the rumors.
Anyway, the police checked the laws and regulations but couldn't find any suitable provisions to talk to Skyworth about.
Even under these circumstances, at a certain filming location (of the Stars Gathering), countless staff members were still setting up and tidying up the filming area.
Wan Ziliang, who was putting on makeup, was also listening to the gossip and questions from the people around him.
There are so many people asking him about the inside story of the (Project Gutenberg) movie production.
Old Wan had absolutely no idea what to say or who to answer.
Just then, Andy Lau, dressed in his costume, walked into the dressing room, greeted the others with a smile, and then...
Ah-Hua spoke up, "Brother Liang, Cai Sheng from Taiwan wants to invite you to dinner and asks me to be the middleman."
"Also present was Mr. Wu from Changhong, who wanted to invite you, Brother Liang, to start filming your new movie."
"They will all give Brother Nan of Skyworth face. As long as you are willing to cooperate, the fee will be increased by 20% according to the market rate and paid in full."
Ah-Hua spoke frankly, and everyone else in the dressing room quickly offered their congratulations.
Wan Ziliang, "..."
After a few seconds of bewilderment, Lao Wan sighed, "Let's have a get-together after work today, thanks Ahua."
Wan Ziliang achieved fame relatively late, whether on television, the small screen, or the big screen.
The 86 TV series "The Rogue Tycoon" achieved explosive ratings, and he was a huge star at the time.
He can handle all kinds of big and small films in the film industry.
The problem is in the 90s? Makoto has been constantly getting TV contracts, for example, this year's "Giant" even surpassed "The Great Era" in ratings.
However, his appeal in the film industry is only average, neither outstanding nor inferior.
Ah-Hua's salary far exceeds his, and although he appears in many films every year, they rarely rank on the annual box office charts.
(Eavesdropping on Women's Hearts) The HK$3300 million box office in Hong Kong Island can be considered a small peak in his film career.
After accepting the role in "Project Gutenberg," he also signed the film contract with Skyworth.
Even before its release, the storm surrounding (Project Gutenberg) has already begun.
He's now in a similar situation to Jet Li and Stephen Chow, with people vying to cast him in their films.
Taiwanese scholars Cai Sheng and Changhong Wu Sheng? Aren't they both big brothers?
The idea for "Fire Island" that Ahua filmed last year came from Lao Wu of Changhong, and Lao Ke and Lao Wang brought together a team to start filming.
After a few pleasantries, we arranged a dinner, and the workday came to an end.
Wan Ziliang and Andy Lau went to the appointment together and started eating. They faced a barrage of questions from Taiwanese Lao Cai and Lao Wu about the story of (the unparalleled).
Old Wan was speechless again. Are these big shots and tycoons really this gossipy?
Old Wu from Changhong raised his glass again and asked curiously, "Ah Liang, I know that the rumors circulating about someone behind (Wushuang) learning how to print US dollars and running away are just that—rumors."
"But I've also heard that the content taught in this production shows the process of making counterfeit US dollars."
"All reliable production experience? You can find those things by studying movies."
"Is it true that they can print super-counterfeit US dollars that even banknote detectors can't distinguish from real ones?"
After clinking glasses and drinking, Wan Ziliang nodded, "It seems so."
"Ultimate painting techniques are used to produce circuit boards, acid-free paper, gravure printing presses, color-changing inks, and numbering machines."
"A complete process can make it indistinguishable from the real thing."
Wanwan Lao Cai also got up to pour wine and invited Lao Wan and Ahua to eat.
After everyone ate a few bites to fill their stomachs, Lao Cai exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't Brother Nan from Shixiawei afraid of getting arrested by the CIA for playing such a big game? Aren't you afraid of being warned by the FBI?"
Old Wu hurriedly shook his head, "I think the CIA will also learn techniques from the American version of Musou."
"The CIA is made up of people too; who wouldn't want to learn this printing technique?"
"I think that once rumors spread here, the 20th century will also copy the same propaganda methods."
(Dynasty Warriors) is still the old version of the old version of the meat from 20th Century Fox.
The CIA and the printing industry giants are not on the same page.
Wan Ziliang and Andy Lau were both stunned. Could it really be like this?
Before Lao Cai could say anything more, Lao Wu clinked glasses with Wan Ziliang again, "Ah Liang, can you pass on a message to Brother Nan for me? I can contribute 200 million US dollars to the Taiwanese release of (Wu Shuang)."
Wan Ziliang was politely drinking with them, but his mind was all foggy. No, they invited him, Lao Wan, not to talk about a new play.
Old Cai panicked, "Damn it, Brother Wu, why did you launch a sneak attack? That's Brother Yang's channel."
Old Cai's main business isn't the triads; he's more like a shrewd businessman who can navigate both the legal and illegal worlds.
He not only collaborates with Wu, but also has a good relationship with Yang, including supporting Andy Lau's Sky Films company.
Old Wu laughed heartily, "It's normal competition in business cooperation."
"(Kung Fu) can earn more than 7000 million Singapore dollars in box office in Taiwan by relying on a few lives."
"Given the consistently strong sales of videotapes, I'm extremely optimistic about (Dynasty Warriors)."
"If $200 million isn't enough, then $250 million. My Changhong doesn't lack that kind of money."
"Ah Liang, my company doesn't currently have any scripts suitable for you to play the male lead, but you can find scripts yourself through my Changhong Investment."
"If you find a satisfactory script, we'll start filming. How about a salary of HK$150 million?"
It doesn't matter who gets cast in a movie, the more important thing is to snatch Skyworth's territory from them.
Currently, Skyworth's biggest names are Liang Jiahui and Wan Ziliang.
Ah Hui ultimately missed out on "Remote Control," but "Dynasty Warriors" could clearly elevate him to a whole new level.
I heard that the second male lead in the movie starring Brother Nan from Shek Kip Mei, which is comparable to "The New Legend of Shushan" and has a total investment of over 100 million Hong Kong dollars, is also very much in love with Jia Hui.
Perhaps there's a role that would suit Wan Ziliang.
This is a chain reaction, and Lao Wu certainly doesn't want to miss out.
Old Wan was stunned again. He found a script he was satisfied with and started filming, but the salary was 150 million? That's more than 2% more.
To reiterate, he shouldn't be compared to Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Jackie Chan, or A-Jie in the film industry.
Even the Four Heavenly Kings, like Andy Lau, have far greater appeal than him.
You see, he played supporting roles to Ah Wah in movies like "As Tears Go By" and "Casino Tycoon".
In "As Tears Go By," Man Chi-leung's character is not much more outstanding than Cheung Suet-yau's Fly.