At the TV City studio of Asia Television, the newly filmed clips of "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" were remarkably well-received.
As soon as the machine stopped, cheers erupted from the surrounding area.
Chan Kong-sang and Lo Wai wiped away their sweat, their faces showing undisguised excitement and a hint of relief.
To be honest, when they first received the script for "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" from Lam Ho-Wong, although they were excited and thrilled, they were still really unsure of themselves.
After all, in just one year, the two of them have already produced several films that have flopped, all of which had high production costs. One of them even bought the rights to a Gu Long novel, but without exception, they all flopped and no one watched them.
This had a devastating effect on their self-confidence.
now……
I heard thunderous applause once again, even though it was only for these few clips.
But for the two of them, it was the greatest encouragement.
Success! At least this first step has allowed them to gain a foothold on Asia Television.
However, they didn't know if there were any other parts of the script for "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow," or if the film project would actually be launched.
If such a comedic action-kung fu movie could actually be filmed and released, both Lo Wei and Chan Kong-sang believe the box office would definitely be good.
Seeing that they had finished, Lin Huowang walked over with a very satisfied smile on his face.
"Director Law, Jackie Chan, well done! Your kung fu is top-notch, your reflexes are quick, and you captured that streetwise vibe perfectly. That's the essence! I'll get you the complete script for 'Snake in the Eagle's Shadow' as soon as possible. We need to film it and release it within a week, at most! Let the whole of Hong Kong see what kind of new brand our ATV has to offer!"
Lin Huowang also encouraged them, promising to give them the script as soon as possible, which put their minds at ease. Lin Huowang was genuinely willing to invest in their production of "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow".
Moreover, it only takes about a week to film and release, and then we can see the box office results.
To people today, the idea of shooting a movie in a week seems like a pipe dream.
Every movie takes at least a year or two from preparation to filming to release!
In Hong Kong during the 1980s and 90s, making movies was as easy as eating and drinking. The shooting period for many movies was as short as half a month and as long as one or two months.
Later, the genius director Wong Jing made movies without even a script, writing the script as he filmed, and finished filming them in just one week, and they became huge hits.
Therefore, Lam Ho-wong's claim that "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow" could be filmed and released in a week is not an exaggeration in this era. As long as the script is good and the actors and director work well together, it is indeed possible to quickly finish filming, editing, and release the film.
"Don't worry, boss!"
Chen Gangsheng immediately straightened his chest and declared in a loud voice, "We will definitely do everything in our power to get it done!"
Lo Wei also didn't think there was anything wrong with a week. On the contrary, he was eager to prove his ability, to prove that he was not a flop director, and that he was capable of making a blockbuster movie.
He was determined and nodded vigorously, saying, "As soon as we get the script, we'll start practicing. We won't waste any time!"
"Okay! Don't rush off now. Take a walk around the set, get familiar with the different scenes, and chat with the lighting, props, and camera crew. Get to know them and build good relationships. Smooth collaborations are the most important thing for the future."
"Understood, boss!" the two replied in unison.
Lin Huowang said no more, and with Liu Rumeng and Lü Ruirong who had been following him, he turned and left the noisy film set.
Back in the office, once the door is closed, the noise outside is shut out.
Liu Rumeng spoke first, her tone filled with genuine admiration: "Ah Wang, your eye for talent is absolutely amazing! Chen Gangsheng, you've made the perfect choice! Who says the male lead has to be a pretty boy? Someone like him has solid kung fu skills, a friendly image, and a natural comedic charm. He's a match made in heaven for this kind of kung fu comedy!"
Lü Ruirong chimed in with a smile, "Yes, I never expected this unconventional approach to be so effective! Everyone on set was having a blast. I dare say, this kind of film will be suitable for all ages, and the market will definitely be huge!"
Hearing their praise, Lin Huowang agreed in his heart and said:
"This kind of kung fu comedy isn't just popular in Hong Kong; I think people all over the world should love watching it. It's based on real kung fu, plus comedic elements, and the action scenes are cleverly and amusingly designed. Comedy is something everyone can understand; it doesn't need translation, and it's naturally able to break down borders."
Liu Rumeng's eyes lit up immediately: "You mean, we can release our products overseas in the future? No wonder you said you wanted to make Jackie Chan an international superstar. It seems like there's a real possibility."
"Of course there's a chance. But for now, let's get 'Snake in the Eagle' filmed as planned and establish a firm foothold first. Asia Television's reputation needs to be built on solid productions."
Lin Huowang didn't continue making grand promises. After all, it would be absolutely unbelievable and unimaginable for the two women to believe that Jackie Chan would become the second kung fu superstar after Bruce Lee, that he could break into Hollywood, and that even places like Africa where there was little electricity had a large number of Jackie Chan fans, and that almost everyone in the world would know Jackie Chan.
But that's the truth. As a major icon of Chinese kung fu films, Jackie Chan has accumulated immense popularity worldwide during the 1980s and 90s, not only in Asia but also in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and beyond.
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