lcionline Chapter 060 I really want Brother Nan to back me up
Chapter 060 I really want Brother Nan to back me up
On September 11, Skyworth and Baoxiang jointly produced (Life Remote Control) and began its promotional campaign.
Old Hong also had an assistant director to help with the (endless) post-production work.
It was Su Nan who set the tone for editing and music before Lao Hong and his assistant started getting things done.
While having breakfast at home early in the morning, Rosamund Kwan asked curiously, "Brother Nan, I think the script for (Eavesdropping on Women's Thoughts) is quite fun."
"Who are you planning to cast as the male lead? The newly signed Xu and Jiao are too young."
The (Women's Heart) project was decided as early as when Xu Yajun and Hong Xin were first signed.
The original version was released in 2000 in Hollywood, excluding Mel Gibson's $2500 million salary.
It was a low-budget romantic comedy that grossed $3.74 million worldwide.
The original script was completed around 96, but production was delayed for a few years due to casting.
However, in terms of business success rate, it is also a model of making big money with small investment.
After Su Nan finalized the script, he considered casting Hong Xin as the male lead's daughter.
Ah Xin is 20 years old this year, so she can play a younger role without needing to have strong acting skills. With a daughter of that age, the male lead must also be quite old.
Mel Gibson was in his 40s when he starred in the film, and one of its key selling points was his portrayal of a tough guy in a comedy, creating a sense of contrast.
Of course, the idea of eavesdropping on people's thoughts is also quite appealing.
Besides "The Heart's Voice" (Eavesdropping on Women's Hearts), the 2013 South Korean drama "I Hear Your Voice" also achieved explosive viewership ratings.
It has also been remade in Chinese-language production (What Women Want).
The remake, starring Andy Lau and Gong Li, was a flop, not only at the box office but also with poor reviews.
The original film (What Women Want) not only had a box office explosion but also won a Golden Globe for Best Actor, which is actually closely related to the development of feminism by the Nathan McCarthy.
Even 2001's "Legally Blonde" was a box office and award hit.
These are the global trends of European and American societies, and the Hong Kong version is not much behind.
Otherwise, some of Jackie Chan's interviews from the 90s wouldn't have been considered classics by netizens in the 20s.
He can't influence global trends at this stage, so he should take advantage of the current situation to make money first.
At least the (Women's Heart) version doesn't have a strong fighting spirit; it's about true self-reliance and supporting yourself, rather than getting rich quick and owning property.
Su Nan took a sip of soup and smiled, "I'd like to try Wan Ziliang for the male lead, even though A Liang doesn't look that old."
"However, he is a very good actor, and his presence as an older brother is also strong."
Rosamund Kwan almost choked on her food when she heard this.
Wan Ziliang's on-screen image has indeed become associated with various big brothers and bosses.
It's the kind of thing that can be both righteous and evil.
She had already read the script and knew that (remote control) (endless) would soon be the turn of (woman's heart) to be activated, so she asked out of curiosity.
Now think about how the male protagonist in a woman's mind works to create GG (goods/gifts), understand products, and know the psychology of customers.
Wearing stockings, getting manicures, dancing provocatively, using sanitary napkins, and so on?
The contrast is indeed funny, but of course it's not about being silly or resorting to vulgar tricks.
The male lead in the play is an old-fashioned, traditional career man with a strong sense of male chauvinism, and he does all those things for the sake of his work.
This requires excellent acting skills, like Wan Ziliang's acting skills?
Tony's performances in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes 1 & 2", "Hong Kong Godfather 2", "Big Head Boy" and "As Tears Go By" were all outstanding.
Not to mention that he has been filming TV dramas all along, and he often plays the role of a big brother or young master in dramas about wealthy families.
Chen Hong chuckled, "The leading lady also needs to project a certain age, and she's even rumored to be a 'tiger mom' in the industry."
"There aren't many who can overpower Wan Ziliang in terms of presence, are there? Lin Qingxia could?"
"I heard that Man Chi-leung is a TVB actor with a long-term contract, and he takes on movies on a per-film basis."
Lin Qingxia hadn't yet played Dongfang Bubai, and her salary was still only a few hundred thousand.
She's a little past her prime, but that's only in comparison to her peak years.
Sister Lin is similar to Li Jiaxin, who had no works since 91, and only had one or two dramas a year in the previous years.
Su Nan nodded with a smile, "That's right, this woman is almost 40 and has a short haircut to pretend to be a tigress and project an aura."
"He's no worse than Wan Ziliang; Jiao Enjun could try being the male lead's henchman."
He was referring to the gay-looking Xiaofei character next to the male lead in the remake of "What Women Want".
However, the male underlings in the American version (Eavesdropping on Women's Hearts) don't really have that slick vibe.
The second female lead is the coffee shop employee whom the male lead initially pursues.
He hasn't decided who to use yet.
You mean Rosamund Kwan and Ah Hong? Sister Kwan is now getting paid millions for a single film with women outside the marriage.
After all, it comes after a series of huge hits including (money laundering), (Once Upon a Time in China 1), (God of Gamblers 2), and (Prank).
Ah Hong didn't need to take it; she was determined to continue her studies (Hacker 1), including learning English.
If these two were to be compared to the female lead, their main problem would be that they are too young and lack the strong, assertive qualities of a female boss. Their acting skills would definitely be completely outclassed by Wan Ziliang.
This movie will do well at the box office, and it also has a chance to win awards.
Taking everything into consideration, Wan Ziliang and Brigitte Lin make a more stable pairing.
Rosamund Kwan couldn't help but laugh again, "By the way, Li Jiaxin finally managed to secure a movie contract with Fang Yihua."
"She said she wants to sign with Skyworth. Do you want her? She's willing to accept a 40/60 split with Ah Hong, or a 30/70 split."
"The group takes 60-70% as long as she isn't forced to take on random roles and can receive full payment for her work."
The original trajectory of this most beautiful Miss Hong Kong was that she went quiet for a year after her debut.
Her first film after her comeback was a collaboration with Yuan Biao, which was released in January 1992.
She later signed with Baishi Huo, founded by Lai Ming in 92, and was rumored to be dating Lai Ming for several years because of their multiple collaborations.
Su Nan chuckled, "Her acting skills are also mediocre. Think about it."
Ah Hong pondered, "Wait until Chen Ziqiang disbands his agency to specifically assist Jackie Chan."
"Are all of Jia Hui's former colleagues planning to switch sides with us?"
That group includes actresses such as Joey Wong, Carina Lau, and Cherie Chung.
The fact that Lao Chen can bring so many people is also related to the fact that he usually only takes 2% of the profits.
When other companies were at 8273, they could get 78% of the profits from Lao Chen's company.
Su Nan shook his head. "Skyworth can only screen to a limited extent. Given the current environment, I want all the organizations to give me face. Being too prominent will attract too much attention."
Even if he does something like that, he will be targeted and suppressed, and the foreigners will not sit idly by.
After breakfast, Su Nan took Ah Hong to Xu's Film Studio to help her audition for the lead role in "The Fortune Teller".
Sister Guan is out filming GG (a Chinese video-sharing website), and she is steadily moving towards increasing her stake in Microsoft from 0.02% to 0.03%.
Around 10 a.m., we just finished a photoshoot for a group of guys.
Rosamund Kwan heard from her bodyguard that Li Jiaxin had come to visit her.
Their relationship became increasingly smooth, mainly because Rosamund Kwan was in a state of non-competition after her repeated failures.
She only thinks about enjoying the present moment, eating well, sleeping well, and having the best of everything. Anyone who uses Shixiawei Nan Ge knows how good it is.
Making money and accumulating wealth will ensure a comfortable life in your later years.
Ah Xin often wants to learn from her, which is quite strange.
When Rosamund Kwan saw Ah Yan at the GG film set, she smiled and took her arm, saying, "I asked Brother Nan for you, and he's still considering it."
"Can your partner trust you?"
Li Jiaxin angrily cursed, "Don't even mention that bastard, he's started chasing after the new Miss Hong Kong again."
"Can your woman really help me become a powerful figure like 'Big Jar Sister'? I really want to give Old Liu a hat!"
"I'm someone else's girlfriend, so let Brother Nan do whatever he wants with me."
Rosamund Kwan, "..."
This September was the month when, after the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Lau, the "fan," was pursuing Ada Choi relentlessly.
Ah Xin's eagerness stems from her worry that after terminating her contract with Fang Yihua, without a new backer, Lao Liu will dump her again.
That would be a huge problem; she could easily end up receiving the same treatment as Lan Jieying.