"Facing the waves with pride..."

With the sound of "Men should strive for self-improvement", the movie of the same name also came to an end. During this period, Huang Feihong broke into the White Lotus Sect in anger, and Nalan Yuanshu's "bundle into a stick". After many years, the wonderful martial arts actions are still fascinating.

It made my blood boil.

Cai Zhiliang rested for a while, and after the audience had almost left, he left with Huo Xinxin. When he got downstairs, he met Xu Ke and Shi Nansheng.

"Lao Xu, Ms. Shi."

"Mr. Cai, Miss Huo."

After saying hello and briefly chatting, Xu Ke mentioned Huanzhu Louzhu's "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" and planned to put it on the big screen again. This is definitely true love.

"I told you before that I really like Huanzhu Louzhu's "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman". Since last year, with the release of "Once Upon a Time" and "Swordsman", the martial arts movie market has been extremely prosperous." That's exactly what happened.

The box office success of these two series of movies gave Xu Ke enough confidence, saying: "I think it's time to restart "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman"."

Shi Nansheng also helped: "Mr. Cai, Hollywood has science fiction blockbusters such as "Star Wars" and "Terminator", which have achieved great success. I feel that in Hong Kong, or the East, making science fiction films is not as good as making fairy tales."

In a fantasy film, Western special effects technology is combined with Eastern magic weapons and spells, and the picture is absolutely shocking."

"Movie special effects have always been the future development trend." Cai Zhiliang was noncommittal.

Once upon a time, Hong Kong filmmakers also pursued special effects blockbusters, and there were two monsters at one time - Golden Harvest's "The Swordsman of Shushan" and Shaw Brothers' "Interstellar". The box office of both is still a mystery.

"Compared with the investment in North American science fiction blockbusters, although Xianxia movies also require the use of a large number of special effects lenses, the cost is much lower." Cai Zhiliang's investment in "Terminator 2" is not a secret within Oriental Pictures, Xu Keran

I have also heard that after all, it is said to be an investment of 100 million U.S. dollars, and he said: "The filming of "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" will probably require 40 million Hong Kong dollars."

Is 40 million enough? This must be a question mark. For Xu Ke, who is accustomed to spending money lavishly, overspending is inevitable.

"Hollywood's science fiction blockbusters have huge North American and European markets, but it is difficult for this kind of fairy-themed movie to sell box office in Europe and the United States." Cai Zhiliang asked: "How much box office do you think "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" can sell?

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"This is the first movie that combines Eastern swordsman with Western special effects. As long as it is made, it will definitely cause a sensation. "The Legend of Shushan Swordsman" will still have broad influence in the East and the global Chinese world." Xu Ke excitedly praised Cai Zhiliang.

After making an account, he said: "I estimate that we can sell at least 30 million in Hong Kong, 20 million in Taiwan, 50 million in Southeast Asian countries, and 70 million in Japan and South Korea. This is nearly 200 million. We will definitely be able to earn back our investment."

These words sounded very familiar. It seemed that Xu Ke had said this several years ago. Cai Zhiliang still had some vague impressions. It seemed that the Once Upon a Time movie series was born after that exchange.

Perhaps due to the success of "Once Upon a Time", Xu Ke is so confident that there is really no need to discuss this calculation method. Firstly, it is just based on a fantasy. Secondly, once filming starts, the cost will not only be 40 million

Hong Kong dollars, or even 60 million, or nearly 100 million are possible. After all, when it comes to special effects, you get what you pay for.

"You are very confident." Cai Zhiliang shook his head and said, "This matter is not urgent. We will wait and see the audience's reaction after "A Chinese Ghost Story" is released on Christmas."

This is ten years of hard work. How can we not be anxious about this opportunity to avenge our past humiliation? If no one really wanted to invest in this movie, Xu Ke wouldn’t have had to work so hard.

Xu Ke is also depressed. With his current status, if it is a martial arts film, the people who rush to invest in him can go around Central. But when he heard "Swordsman of Shushan", he immediately laughed and disappeared. At present, major movies in Hong Kong

Among the companies, only Oriental Pictures and Jiahe have such courage. However, Jiahe doesn’t have to think about it for the time being. Firstly, because of Xu Ke’s criminal record, and secondly, even if he has money, he will still invest in Cheng Long. Where can Xu Ke be?

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"Mr. Cai, I already have a complete plan, and many ideas have been written on it. I will send it to you another day." Although he saw that Cai Zhiliang was not very interested, Xu Ke still did not give up.

"Okay, let me take a look first." Cai Zhiliang nodded. When it came to this point, he couldn't refuse anymore and asked proactively: "Where are you going to shoot the scene and which special effects company are you looking for?"

"The studio has been cooperating with Industrial Light and Magic. Their technology is very mature. Special effects are not a problem. I have already asked about it."

Since he was filming a fairy tale, Xu Ke had already done his homework. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing to wait for the movie to be finalized and find that the special effects couldn't be done. Furthermore, as for the location, Shaw Brothers' kind of indoor scenery would definitely not work.

"I haven't thought about the framing yet. I have to look at it more and compare it. It must be something that will give you a shocking feeling as soon as it appears."

Shi Nansheng said: "I heard that you invested in a special effects production company in North America. Can the price be cheaper and save a lot of costs?"

"Ask Jiang Zhiqiang." Cai Zhiliang then asked, "The script hasn't been written yet, right?"

"As long as you nod, I can write the script in two weeks." When Xu Ke heard this, it was obviously promising, otherwise he would ask such detailed questions.

Cai Zhiliang does not have such great confidence, and Xu Ke's screenwriting skills are actually not very good.

"In this case, you first deal with the movie at hand."

Xu Ke Studio has participated in the production of many movies, including the unfinished "The Swordsman", the upcoming third part of "A Chinese Ghost Story", and "The Legend of the Dragon" tailor-made for Jet Li

, this movie still appeared two years later than the original time and space. Xu Ke has been very successful in the East and seems to be interested in entering Hollywood. These movies took less than half a year, and Xu Ke couldn't get away from them.

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Cai Zhiliang said: "During this period, you write a first draft and ask the special effects company for the price. This must be accurate. There are also actors' salaries, which are getting more and more outrageous now. I need an accurate cost estimate. Viewing can be

You can go to the mainland, places like Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, and Dongting Lake, to see them all. Let’s prepare and shoot things first, and we’ll talk about it next year.”

"It won't take so long, I can calculate it in a month." Xu Ke was worried about the long nights and many dreams.

"No need to worry." Cai Zhiliang emphasized again, "Old Xu, do you think 40 million Hong Kong dollars is really enough?"

Xu Ke was stunned for a moment. This 40 million is the most conservative estimate. Aren't you worried that Cai Zhiliang and Zhao Shuo won't invest? If you really let it go, who knows how much it will cost.

"I think it's not enough, far from enough." Cai Zhiliang said: "If the film is not what we want to see and we are not satisfied with it, then we might as well not make it. So we have to be cautious. Half a year of preparation time is not enough.

Sir, please think about it and we’ll talk about it in a few days.”

After Cai Zhiliang finished speaking, he left with Huo Xinxin.

"Do you think he agrees?" Xu Ke rubbed his face, feeling a little unnaturally stiff.

"It's hard to say, Mr. Cai didn't say anything, at least he didn't object to it. Let's perfect the script first and take it step by step." Shi Nansheng couldn't figure it out for a while, and said: "Now that filming in mainland China is open, Mr. Cai mentioned just now

We should go and see some places as soon as possible. Westerners cannot understand the connotation of Xianxia, ​​but as long as the pictures and special effects are shocking enough, it will be fine."

"I'll contact the special effects production company to discuss the technology and come up with a detailed budget as soon as possible." Xu Ke said, sighing and said: "There is a high probability that it will be more than 40 million."

Production costs are the biggest obstacle for Xu Ke to shoot Xianxia blockbusters. Otherwise, given his current status, there would be no need for him to work so hard.

"Didn't you listen to what Mr. Cai said just now? Money is not an issue. The key is that the movie produced must be a real special effects blockbuster." Shi Nansheng said: "If we are determined to develop in Hollywood, Bluebird Pictures is also a good one.

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Chapter completed!