Hollywood New Century

"Sure enough, it is the best place in Hong Kong. The view from the Peak is indeed better than that of Austin Road in the Mid-Levels," Simon was standing on the balcony of Stephen Chow's 12 Pool Road mansion at the Peak, Hong Kong.

"Our previous place was also Taiping Mountain, which is also very good, but it's not as high," Tong Liya reminded in a low voice.

"You don't know, you look at the location on the top of the mountain, there are only four mansions," Simon said, pointing to the vicinity,

"This is jointly developed by Zhou Xingchi and Lingdian Group!"

"The collision under our feet is No. 12 Poole Road, and the other three similar buildings are Nos. 10, 16 and 18 Poole Road!"

"It turns out that this is a whole block, called No. 10 Pule Road. It is four new buildings built by Zhou Xingchi and Lingdian Group. No. 10 Pule Road is divided into 4 properties."

Simon said that he also looked at Zhou Lixian, Han Sanping, Zhou Xingchi and others who were talking in the house. Now that he is going to invest in Stephen Chow to develop the Sino-US co-production kung fu film "Tai Chi", of course there are many things to discuss.

"Zhou Xingchi is really rich. He lives in this building, right?" Tong Liya stuck her tongue out in admiration.

"I do have vision. In 2004, the entire land was only 320 million Hong Kong dollars. Now the cheapest 18 Poole Road among the four buildings is estimated to be more than 300 million Hong Kong dollars. I really don't know how much the most expensive 10 Pool Road is worth. Money?" Simon said, looking at No. 10 Pule Road, which has a building area of ​​more than 8,000 feet and a garden of more than 7,000 feet.

No. 10 Pule Road is not only the tallest, but also the largest in area. The construction area of ​​No. 18 Pule Road is only over 6,000 square feet and the area of ​​the garden is about 5,000 square feet.

"Is it so expensive?" Tong Liya's eyes widened, a little speechless,

"Do you want to buy it again?"

Simon looked at Tong Liya and said with a smile: "It's ok if you come to invest. It will definitely be a sky-high price in the future, but I have already bought several luxury houses in Hong Kong. The sky-high villa on the top of the mountain is not very attractive to me."

If you want to buy it, buy No. 10 Poole Road, but now it starts at least 500 million Hong Kong dollars. Simon seems to remember that 10 Poole Road sold for 800 million Hong Kong dollars three years later!

But Simon has a place to live in Hong Kong, and 10 to 18 Poole Road is too conspicuous. If you simply invest, the income ratio is not too attractive to yourself.

After a while, Zhou Lixian came out, and Tong Liya obediently went to the female guest on the other side.

"How's it going?" Simon himself had already chatted with Han Sanping and Zhou Xingchi, and was too lazy to worry about the details.

"Zhou Xingchi and Mr. Han Sanping value this cooperation very much. After all, boss, you have guaranteed Zhou Xingchi's requirements for the script and also gave him a lot of directing power," Zhou Lixian said with a smile,

"The full script is still being written, Mr. Stephen Chow can start shooting next year, and the location is in San Francisco!"

"I know this, I have read the script outline, it's very good, and the budget of 60 million US dollars is acceptable!" Simon doesn't want to make movies that are not good and bad. Since the main character is Stephen Chow, he should be given a chance to play. Just do it.

The copyright in mainland China belongs to China Film, and the world copyright is Xinghai Pictures. At the same time, Xinghai Pictures and Stephen Chow's Starlight International Pictures are jointly producing.

"In a few days, we will hold a media conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Hong Kong to announce this matter, which will definitely cause a great response in China," Zhou Lixian smiled. It is really refreshing to have the support of the big boss. This is tens of millions As for the investment in US dollars, if you say you invest, you will invest.

"Oh, that's good!" Of course Simon knows that this has a great impact. Now, not many Asian movie stars enter Hollywood, and even fewer have influence.

After a while, Han Sanping and Zhou Xingchi also came out together.

"We are very much looking forward to being able to cooperate with Xinghai Pictures, especially someone who understands China like Mr. Parker," Han Sanping said and raised a glass with Simon.

"A great country is always respected, isn't it, but the focus of this cooperation is Mr. Zhou," Simon said, looking at Zhou Xingchi.

"In terms of script, the director's execution is more important. If Mr. Parker can guarantee these two points, I am very confident," Zhou Xingchi is usually unsmiling.

"Don't worry, I have always been very optimistic about Mr. Zhou. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Zhou directly. After the preliminary preparations are completed, you can go to the United States. Xinghai Pictures will assist in handling things on the set of San Francisco's Chinatown," Simon smiled. Since the story takes place in San Francisco's Chinatown, the location is not difficult to choose.

"In terms of storylines, we will not interfere too much with Chinese actors, but commercial considerations are necessary. North America, as the world's largest market, is very important; Xinghai Pictures will be mainly responsible for management, technology, and post-production special effects. Wait for related work," Simon gave them another reassurance.

"Thank you, I will also go to the United States to discuss various details of the movie with your company in a while, and I will also inspect the location," Zhou Xingchi said.

"Then, I wish this "Tai Chi" a great success!" Han Sanping, as the chairman of China Film, considers cultural output. Of course, the more successful it is, the more influential it will be.

Immediately, the three toast together!

In the following days, news about Hollywood studio Xinghai Pictures taking over Stephen Chow's latest kung fu film "Tai Chi" was overwhelming.

"Hong Kong comedy king Stephen Chow has entered Hollywood, and the production of the $60 million blockbuster "Tai Chi" is about to start!"

"Zhou Xingchi and Oscar winner Xinghai Pictures jointly developed Tai Chi, the story of Chinese kung fu masters in the United States!"

"Zhou Xingchi will join hands with "The Devil Wears Prada" actress Anne Hathaway to create the American Kung Fu movie "Tai Chi"!"

"Following Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow also entered Hollywood!"

"The new film "Tai Chi" that Stephen Chow will direct and star in is a tribute to the idol Bruce Lee's "Dragon Crossing the River""

Chinese actors in Hollywood, with the return of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, have no successor. At this time, Stephen Chow's sudden appearance really shocked many people.

After all, the production cost of 60 million US dollars is not low, and the upper and lower integration cost of "Chibi" directed by John Woo is only 80 million US dollars;

In addition to the cost of Jet Li's supporting role "The Mummy 3 Tomb of the Dragon Emperor", which cost over 100 million yuan, the rest of the Hollywood movies starring him are all low-cost B-level films, and "Danny the Wolf", which has the highest production cost, is also supported by Europa Films. Cost $45 million!

Stephen Chow shines brightly with "Kung Fu" supported by Sony Columbia Pictures. This time he can directly direct and star in "Tai Chi" with a budget of 60 million US dollars, which is really surprising and surprising.

Xinghai Pictures has really made a show in China this time!