Hong Kong flavor? It might be the era of noodle cooking TVB that cannot be returned to, or it might be a nonsensical and funny New Year's movie, or a police movie where people shoot at the slightest disagreement. Many viewers who grew up watching Hong Kong dramas and films have long accepted the decline of Hong Kong film and television in recent years. However, last year's "News Queen" seemed to have continued the Hong Kong flavor. Although it could not completely reproduce the level of its heyday, it was still strong. The plot, fast pace, and plump characters have all regained some feeling.
In fact, "News Queen" is one of the manifestations of Youku's long-term cooperation with Hong Kong film and television in recent years. The layout of "Hong Kong Theater" has been in place for a long time. Previously, there have been "Iron Detective", "Bridge of Sighs", "Forensic Pioneer 5", etc. High-scoring Hong Kong dramas, the cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland in film and television dramas is gradually maturing. From "transporting" Hong Kong dramas to incorporating Hong Kong flavor, and then to producing new Hong Kong flavor, the two sides are getting better and better. Data shows that "News Queen" drove Youku Hong Kong Theater to successfully break through the circle. After the show became popular, the proportion of female users in Hong Kong theaters increased significantly, and the proportion of users born after 2000 increased by 11%.
On March 11, the 2024 Hong Kong International Film and Television Exhibition opened. Witnessed by the Hong Kong Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Publicity Department of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Office of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, the National Film Administration, and the Shanghai Municipal Radio, Film and Television Bureau, Alibaba Entertainment The "Hong Kong Arts Promotion Plan" was released. Fan Luyuan, chairman and CEO of Alibaba Entertainment, announced that in the next five years, it will invest no less than HK$5 billion in the four major areas of Hong Kong dramas, movies, performances and young talent training.
Fan Luyuan said that he hopes to carry out in-depth cooperation with Hong Kong's cultural and entertainment industry, "let 'Hong Kong style' spread around the world, and let 'Hong Kong stars' shine in the world." The co-sponsors of the plan include: Anle Film, Stupid Children Pictures, Oriental Film Industry, Huanxi Media, Media Asia Media Group, Universal Entertainment, Meiya Entertainment, Tianyi Group, TVB, Shaw Brothers, Emperor Movies, etc.
Alibaba Entertainment and the Hong Kong entertainment industry jointly launched the Hong Kong Arts Revitalization Plan
at the press conference. Xie Ying, vice president of Youku, released a list of multiple Hong Kong dramas. Many classic IPs will return and be created by the original cast. The main creators of several of the most important works came to the scene, such as "Forensic Pioneer 6" Iron Triangle Bosco Bosco , Yuan Weihao, and Cai Jie.
Bosco Bosco, who plays the protagonist in "Forensic Pioneer 5", revealed that filming "Forensic Pioneer 6" was a big challenge and important task. He also revealed the fate of the protagonist at the beginning, "I got married very happily in the first episode. After that, a very tragic thing happened. I lost my wife, and I acted alone in the next 20 episodes." He said painfully that he had to imagine that his wife was next to him in several scenes. It's a big challenge to cry when I think about it. "It seems like I really have to dig out the things in my heart to study them." He also "complained" a little. He used to be humorous and venomous, but this time he was forced not to show humor, but at the same time he had to be venomous. "The producer said he wouldn't find me if it wasn't difficult."
"Forensic Pioneer" 》 series was created in 2006, which was the heyday of Hong Kong police and gangster dramas, and also gained a high reputation. Starting from the third part in 2011, the protagonists changed drastically, and the reputation also fluctuated. By 2020, Mei Xiaoqing restarted the law enforcement drama. The fourth part of the "Certificate" series was filmed. Although the reputation is not as good as the first three, it still attracts attention for its remaining Hong Kong flavor.
Bosco Bosco was interviewed by Gao Haining
It was also announced at the scene that the revenge suspense theme "Black Moonlight" created by the creative team of "News Queen" is being filmed, starring Yang Xiyao (Yang Yi), Wang Haoxin, Lin Xiawei and others. Yang Xiyao said that she had not filmed a drama for two years and was very nervous to act. She said, "My character in it looks like a publicist who is very good at dancing and has a smiley face, but behind the scenes he is very deep and lonely, with a strong desire for revenge." A strong woman, this character has gone through some past that she doesn’t want to recall, so she appears with a heavy revenge plan to deal with her enemies." It sounds very consistent with the fast-paced feel of "News Queen".
Yang Xiyao is a veteran TVB actor. He has played many professional doctors, policemen, and lawyers before. Most of the roles are relatively happy, but this time, "the whole world is dark and without glory.""And this darkness lasted until the other half Cheng Feng (played by Wang Haoxin) appeared and changed her. Yang Qiyao also expressed "helplessness" at the scene, "I used to like to laugh on the set, but in this drama, I seem to be laughing every day. I have to adjust myself into that mode. Maybe reporters took my photos and said I was mean to others. In fact, I want to clarify that I am not mean, I am in a show. Even if you see me on the street, I am in a show. In Yu Manyue's character, I feel so pitiful. "
Yang Xiyao (second from left), Wang Haoxin (first from right), and Lin Xiawei (second from right) were interviewed by Gao Haining
On the day of the press conference, the "News Queen" that was mentioned many times also officially announced a sequel, which will be based on the original cast. Created, starring Ma Guoming, Bosco Wong, and Gao Haining were also present. At the end of the first part, Bosco appeared as an easter egg for about a minute. He may be the protagonist for a long time in the second part. Gao Haining played the role in the first part Sexy and elegant female anchor Xu Shiqing gained a lot of attention when she came out of the industry. She also expressed generously at the scene, "I feel no pressure, but more expectations. I feel that I have arrived at a good time, and I have caught up with the Hong Kong Arts Revitalization Plan. , I met "News Queen", and it also allowed me to expand my circle and open up the mainland market. So like everyone, I am looking forward to the second part. I believe that my character Xu Shiqing is still a sober character in the world. "
Ma Guoming, Gao Haining
In addition, the "Family Glory" series familiar to mainland audiences will also continue. Youku and Media Asia will continue to create it. This is also the first time for Charmaine Sheh Raymond Lam to cooperate again after many years. Raymond Lam talked about his relationship with Charmaine Sheh The co-star said, "This is the sixth time Ah She and I have played a couple. Before we started filming, I told her that it seemed like we hadn't worked together for a long time. Unexpectedly, within half a year, we were approached to play a couple again. . It is indeed an old partner. I feel comfortable and comfortable working with her, but I think there are new sparks this time. " Raymond Lam joked that he has collaborated with Luo Ziyi's wife Yang Xiyao many times, but this is the first time he collaborates with Luo Ziyi. In addition to the sequel of the classic IP,
also officially announced some new stories on the spot. "The Enforcers", a collaboration between Youku and Shaw Brothers "is currently being filmed in Hong Kong, and will also be released "Behind the Beauty", which is based on the succession struggle, and " Golden Era ", which tells the legendary story of Hong Kong business circles in the 1980s; Youku and Media Asia are also cooperating to promote further narration "The Money-Gaining Game" is a big-time gambling story; in addition, Youku collaborated with Ledao Interactive Entertainment on "Dark Network Sniper", and cooperated with Tianyi Group to create "Fearless".
In addition to Hong Kong theaters, Alibaba Entertainment also released movies singles, including "The Guardian", "Broken Hell", "Customs Front", "Waiting for Dawn", "The Impostor", "Diary of a Young Man", "Swordsman", "Unknown Fire", "Infernal Affairs 2", "Black and White Stealth 2" Many films including "Exorcist Dragon Clan Ma Xiaoling".
Hong Kong Arts Revitalization Plan Film List
Fan Luyuan, Chairman and CEO of Alibaba Entertainment, proposed that the key to "Hong Kong Arts Revitalization" is to revitalize the "star-making power". "In the past, Hong Kong dramas and Hong Kong films A large number of superstars have emerged from Hong Kong and have written the glorious history of Hong Kong culture. In the future, we will need more new faces to follow the footsteps of the times and create the collective memory of a new generation. " He expressed his hope to work with colleagues in Hong Kong to provide a stage for newcomers to grow.
Li Jie, President of Alibaba Pictures, also announced that in the continuation of Alibaba Entertainment's "Haina International Youth Director Development Plan", Alibaba Pictures will cooperate with the Hong Kong Baptist Convention The University Film School has reached a five-year strategic cooperation to provide scholarship incentives for 20 outstanding young filmmakers. "'Talent leads to success,' we have always believed that films based on the local area, with both oriental aesthetics and international vision Talent will be the key to maintaining our unique competitiveness in the global film market. "Li Jie said.
