RPAGF Chapter 210 Lin Zhou's Movie Script
Chapter 210 Lin Zhou's Movie Script
For several days after the grand opening ceremony of Zhonghua Cinemas, the Hong Kong film industry remained buzzing.
The films shown in the twelve cinemas were sourced by Lin Zhou from mainland China, along with some overseas films. Every screening was sold out, and public opinion on the films soared.
After all, modern cinemas are incomparable to theaters and opera houses. Major film and television companies have taken the initiative to come to Lin Zhou to discuss cooperation, and everything is progressing steadily according to Lin Zhou's plan.
Outsiders only thought Lin Zhou was opportunistically expanding into the entertainment industry, but no one knew that his real trump card was hidden in a top-secret place that even Su Wanqing was unaware of...
The newly renovated house that came with him from another world, which also became his personal space—a three-bedroom, two-living-room house.
This is his biggest trump card, and also his most secretive secret weapon.
After handling group affairs and dealing with a constant stream of guests during the day, Lin Zhou asked his family not to disturb him, citing the need for solitude to think.
Back in his study, he locked the door, drew the heavy curtains, and the room fell into complete silence.
With a thought, Lin Zhou's mind stirred, and with a slight movement of his will, the space in front of him distorted slightly, and his figure disappeared.
The next second, he found himself in a very familiar living room.
Even when he wasn't here, time didn't pass, dust didn't accumulate, the food he stored didn't spoil, and all the modern items he brought were preserved perfectly.
What he needed this time was the high-spec desktop computer in the study.
It contains a vast amount of information he collected while working as a self-media creator before his time travel:
A large amount of cached novels, music, short dramas, movie and TV series plot summaries, film and television scripts, special effects materials, editing software...
This is Lin Zhou's true source of invincibility.
Lin Zhou walked straight into the study and pressed the power button.
A few seconds later, the familiar modern system interface lit up.
He opened the hard drive, searched for a moment, and a text file titled "Transmigrating to Hong Kong as a Gang Leader" appeared on the screen.
This was a time-travel novel he was reading online before he transmigrated. It was about a modern assassin who transmigrated into the body of a veteran from mainland China who had survived the battlefield.
Upon returning home, he finds his family gone. In his search for his wife and daughter, he ventures alone to Hong Kong, where he uses ruthless methods to sweep away the gangsters, fight violence with violence, and ultimately rescues his daughter.
The plot is fast-paced, the rhythm is tight, and the emotional impact is extremely strong. However, the author hadn't finished writing it when he was transported to another world.
But even just the updated parts are impressive enough.
Lin Zhou lightly slid and tapped his fingertips on the mouse, quickly flipping through the plot.
Male protagonist: A veteran from mainland China, he has experienced battlefield combat, is ruthless and has an iron will. He is taciturn, but he will do anything for his family.
Opening: After being discharged from the army, he returns home to find his family destroyed, his wife missing, and the only clue—she was trafficked to Hong Kong.
Middle section: He crossed the border alone, unable to speak the language, facing an awkward identity, being bullied by thugs, ignored by gangsters, and ostracized by the locals.
He could no longer tolerate it, so he started from the lowest level of thugs and fought his way up, ruthless and leaving no survivors.
Climax: The protagonist's daughter is kidnapped by a gangster boss as bait, driving him to madness. He takes heavy weapons and launches a fierce attack on the gang's headquarters, engaging in gunfights, explosions, and a bloody battle, all to rescue his daughter.
The story is simple, direct, brutal, and thrilling.
There is only one core emotion: fight for the world for family.
Lin Zhou's eyes lit up slightly as he watched.
In this era, Hong Kong films were dominated by martial arts films, stories of brotherhood and gangster battles, but themes like mainland veterans sweeping through Hong Kong gangs were completely absent.
The male protagonist comes from mainland China and has a special identity, which creates inherent conflict.
He overwhelms the local thugs with his battlefield skills, making for an incredibly satisfying fight scene;
He ruthlessly fought against the underworld for his wife and daughter; his emotions are deeply moving.
Finally, the heavy weapons blew up the gang's headquarters, creating an unprecedented visual explosion.
Once it's filmed, it will definitely cause a sensation in Hong Kong!
Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Zhou created a new document and his fingers flew across the keyboard.
He didn't need to completely copy the novel; he used the original work as a framework and transformed the story into a complete movie script in just one night.
The title of the play was decided as follows:
Hurricane Hong Kong
The characters, scenes, lines, scene divisions, fighting rhythm, and climactic explosion scenes are all arranged clearly.
After finishing the script, Lin Zhou did not immediately shut down his computer.
His eyes darkened, and he opened another folder.
This contains a massive amount of film and television special effects material that he accumulated when he was working as a self-media creator before he time-traveled.
Gunfight sparks, bullet hit effects, grenade explosion shockwaves, detonator explosions, wall shattering, glass shards, fire and smoke, blood mist from being hit by bullets, heavy weapon firing sound effects... it has everything.
More importantly, the computer also has professional post-production software installed.
Given the level of special effects in movies of this era, it would be almost impossible to film the scene at the end of the script where "heavy weapons sweep through the gang's headquarters."
Using live ammunition is not only dangerous, but also less than satisfactory; the scene is not impressive enough, and the impact is greatly reduced.
But Lin Zhou is different.
He can pre-create all the explosion, gunfight, and heavy firepower effects directly on this computer.
When the time comes, all that's needed is to combine the live-action footage with special effects to create a visual spectacle that far surpasses the standards of this era and is enough to shock the entire Asian continent and even the world.
When Lin Zhou came out of his personal space, it was already getting light outside.
There was no weariness in his eyes, but rather a hint of excitement.
He not only wants to make "Hurricane Hong Kong," but also wants to make it the first major self-produced film after the opening of Zhonghua Cinemas.
In the morning, Lin Zhou did not go to the Yuen Long Industrial Park, but drove directly to Zhonghua Film and Television Production Company, which was recently established by Zhonghua Group.
This is the in-house content production team he specially built to cooperate with theatrical releases. Although it has not been established for long, it has already poached a group of experienced producers, directors, cinematographers, and art directors from Chung Wah Television and other companies in Hong Kong, making the team very solid.
Upon learning that Lin Zhou had come in person, everyone at the film company was startled, and the person in charge hurriedly came out to greet him personally.
"Mr. Lin, what brings you here so suddenly?"
"I brought a script with me, ready to start filming." Lin Zhou's tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable determination.
Everyone was taken aback.
Everyone knows that Mr. Lin is a visionary businessman, but he can actually write screenplays? Oh, I think he was a writer before, never mind.
Lin Zhou didn't explain further, but placed a stack of printed scripts for "Hurricane Hong Kong" on the conference table and said calmly:
"Take a look, and we'll have a meeting to discuss it in half an hour."
A group of directors, screenwriters, and producers picked up the script and curiously flipped through it.
But as they watched, the sound in the conference room grew softer and softer, and everyone's expression changed.
The opening scene, with its depiction of family destruction, death, and the abduction of wife and daughters, is oppressively suffocating.
The male protagonist arrives in Hong Kong alone, is bullied, and then turns the tables and crushes the thugs, feeling a surge of exhilaration.
The middle-level members fought their way through, sweeping away various gang leaders, a sight that gets the blood pumping.
Upon learning that their daughter had been kidnapped, they stormed the house with heavy weapons, unleashing a hail of bullets and a devastating bombardment that left everyone breathless.
ruthless!
fierce!
Rush!
Burn!
There are no complicated power struggles, no drawn-out romance, just high-energy action from start to finish.
He risked his life for his daughter, repaying blood with blood.
"This...this script is amazing!"
"I've never seen this kind of subject matter before! A retired special forces soldier from mainland China infiltrating the Hong Kong underworld—this is incredibly daring!"
"That final explosion scene was huge! How did they even film it?"
The crowd was abuzz with discussion, expressing both shock and apprehension.
What's amazing is the unprecedented explosiveness of the story; what's worrying is that the climax scenes simply can't be filmed with current technology.
Lin Zhou watched them quietly, and only spoke slowly after the sounds gradually subsided:
"You don't need to worry about the situation."
"The explosions, gunfights, and special effects will all be handled by my friends from the U.S. You just need to film the live-action parts to the best of your ability."
Everyone was taken aback for a moment, then their faces lit up with joy.
Mr. Lin even has connections with special effects companies in the United States?
Lin Zhou didn't explain further and continued making arrangements:
"The male lead needs to have a tough demeanor, be agile, and have expressive eyes. I've already considered a candidate."
The first person that flashed through his mind was Andy Lau.
He has only just graduated from the TVB training program and has gained some fame, but not much.
Andy Lau's tenacity, integrity, and a touch of silent ruthlessness, with a little polishing, are more than enough to make him a suitable candidate for the role of a tough soldier.
"The roles of the female lead and her daughter will be filled through open auditions across Hong Kong; they must be a perfect fit for the characters."
"For action direction, you can find the top stunt teams in Hong Kong, like the Jackie Chan Stunt Team or the Yuen Clan. I'll give you a budget of two million."
"The filming period must be completed within one month. I will oversee post-production and strive to release the film before the Spring Festival as the grand finale of the year for Zhonghua Cinemas."
The phrase "budget of two million" sent the hearts of everyone in the production department pounding.
The person in charge, suppressing his excitement, stood up and solemnly stated:
"Don't worry, Mr. Lin! We will do our utmost and absolutely not delay the schedule!"
Lin Zhou nodded slightly.
A film ahead of its time!
An unprecedented subject!
A set of special effects that crushes its competitors!
The era of blockbuster commercial films by Zhonghua is coming.