Chapter 144: Hong Kong Island on the decline

The Hong Kong entertainment industry is now in a downward phase, but the mainland is like the rising sun, just like a young man who has grown fully grown and is beginning to show his talents, becoming increasingly bright and radiant.

Until it reaches the highest glory, a glory that we dare not imagine now.

Hong Kong Island is already an old man in its twilight years, and its film, television and other industries are beginning to decline.

All that remains is the former glory and the great fame that rose from the glory.

This is also the reason why Hong Kong stars were successful in their expansion into the mainland.

Chen An already knew about this and had no intention of coming over here.

The future lies in mainland China, and now it also extends to Hollywood.

Therefore, it is normal for these big stars from Hong Kong to be curious about themselves. As the most glorious existence in Chinese-language films, the newly emerging big directors who are now in charge of the business have never had any contact with them.

Looking back from his debut till now, this collaboration with Fang Long is his first collaboration with the Hong Kong circle.

But it cannot be counted that way. Fang Long is from Hong Kong Island, but now he is internationally famous. Chen An is attracted by his international popularity, and he doesn't care what the people of Hong Kong Island think.

Chen An has been shooting here for some time, and he has no intention of getting to know the Hong Kong entertainment circle through Fang Long. Every day he is either shooting or chatting with Fang Long.

As for the so-called procedures that mainland stars need to go through to venture into Hong Kong, Chen An had no intention of paying any attention to it, even though Hong Kong is still the most developed and powerful place for Chinese-language films.

This was Chen An’s initial contact with the Hong Kong Island entertainment industry, although the people present could not represent the Hong Kong Island entertainment industry.

But they all have their own shining stars.

Each of them represents a glorious period of Hong Kong Island.

Maybe it was a friend's request, or maybe Zhang Guorong just wanted to introduce Chen An to his friends for fun, no one knows.

Anyway, Chen An did not refuse the other party's invitation. He just felt that the man sitting next to him with his hands on the table had a gentle smile on his face and was chatting and laughing with everyone at the table.

Aren’t you afraid of being rejected?

The dinner lasted for more than an hour, and Chen An also communicated with everyone present.

They left their contact information when they parted, put on their masks again, said hello to Chen An and Zhang Guorong, and then left first.

As for cooperation, I haven’t considered it for the time being, unless you become my subordinate, or you become internationally renowned like Van Loong and can enter the North American market.

Otherwise, there would be no need to cast newcomers for "My Sassy Girl". Actresses from Hong Kong Island would be the best choice, but Chen An would rather have worse results than choose this group of people.

Today they are still indulging in their past glory and still maintain their arrogance, but Chen An is taller than them.

"Infernal Affairs", which claimed to save the market, was not a real rescue, but a last gasp.

Market limitations have restricted development, and Chen An will not become one of them.

By the time they see the current situation clearly and head north in large numbers, the situation will change. They will not be the Dragon Crossing the River, nor will they be the local snake, but the Dragon Occupying the River, who is stronger than them!
The red face has left the mirror and the flowers have left the trees. The beauty has grown old and there is nothing to be nostalgic about.

Chen An just waited quietly for the good time and received some goods, such as the thousand-faced actor Liang Jiahui at the drinking party.

"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?" Chen An returned to the hotel room and was thinking about something. Yu Jinghong beside him asked curiously.

Shaking his head and getting rid of the distracting thoughts in his mind, Chen An casually said, "Nothing, I'm just thinking about tomorrow's filming." He kept the thoughts deep in his heart.

The next day of filming continued.

Gu Changwei, the director of photography, came over with a Hong Kong newspaper in his hand.

Although it is traditional Chinese characters, Chen An can basically understand it.

The 53rd Cannes Film Festival has come to an end again. Wang Jiawei's film "In the Mood for Love" won another award. Liang Chaowei appeared on the Cannes red carpet and won the Best Actor Award with Zhang Manyu! Following mainland directors Chen An and Wang Jiawei, Taiwanese director Yang Dechang won the Cannes Best Director Award again with "Yi Yi", becoming the third Chinese director to win this award!
Mainland director Jiang Wen's new film "Devils on the Doorstep" won the Grand Jury Award!

Looking at the report above, it is no different from what I remember.

Next, Jiang Wen will have to pay the price for his actions. It would have been fine if he hadn't won the award, but now that he has won it, it's not the Palme d'Or. What awaits him is a five-year ban on directing.

"Senior Brother Gu, I think Jiang Wen is in trouble. He won a big prize and can't bear the pressure anymore." After reading it, Chen An handed the newspaper back to Gu Changwei.

Gu Changwei also sighed, "I'm afraid it will be the same as Director Tian. There is basically no hope of seeing him in any movie." As an old man who has been deeply involved in this industry for so many years, he has already foreseen the fate of his old friend.

As a partner and friend for so many years, I couldn't help but sigh when I saw this situation.

Not long after, Fang Long also came over with a newspaper and congratulated him, "Director Chen, take a look. It seems that Mainland director Jiang Wen also won a big prize at the Cannes this year."

"I watched Big Brother. He won an award and became famous. The only regret is that his movie was taken away without even passing the review." Chen An sighed and shook his head.

Fang Long didn't know how to start for a moment. As someone who had done a lot of cooperation with mainland China, he naturally knew how serious it was to submit a work for competition without passing the review.

Has he always been this fierce?
He has always been this fierce.

There is a scene in the movie where a professional team relies on Li Jiaju's professional ability to search for minute details of evidence, using technology that can see four and a half days ago to catch the murderer.

Just put the previously filmed footage on the screen in front of them.

It wasn't very difficult to act, except that Fan Xuexue seemed a little nervous and under a lot of pressure.

But it's not a big problem, just make some adjustments. This is a supporting role who is mainly responsible for the commentary and doesn't require much acting skills.

This segment has been filming for a week and is almost finished.

There was only one last shot left, which required Van Long to take off all his clothes and enter the prepared equipment.

"Brother, you've taken off your clothes a lot in movies before, so you should be used to it now, right?" Chen An smiled at Fang Long, who was only wearing his underwear.

"Take the photo quickly. I don't want you to keep watching."

"Hahaha, we can get ready now. This is the last shot of this segment."

After getting the answer, Fang Long turned around and entered the warehouse and started shooting. Just a few shots would be enough, and then special effects would be added later.

After the photoshoot, the other party put on his clothes immediately.

After that came the car racing scenes. Fang Long was known as the big brother of the Hong Kong entertainment circle, and with his help, a road was quickly leased for the crew to film.

Normally, this kind of stunt scene would take more time, but the other party is professional in this area.

The filming was completed very quickly.

Chen An shot the movie very quickly, and by mid-June, most of the filming had been completed.

After reshooting the final shot of the car flying into the sea, the filming was over.

As for the underwater shots, they had already been completed. We found a huge reservoir and shot directly in the water.

Originally Chen An planned to use a body double, but Yu Jinghong insisted on doing it himself, which made Chen An worried for a long time.
"It's wrapped!" After shooting the last shot, Chen An took off his headphones and spoke loudly into the walkie-talkie.

Everyone in the crew also applauded.

Chen An waved his hand and ordered the crew to pack up and hold a banquet tonight!

　Recovered, I will continue to update three more chapters after I have nothing to do.

　　
　
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