Rebirth: The Era of Hong Kong Tycoon

Chapter 139 [Jingwumen]

Senior executives from Universal Films and Universal Cinemas came to the conference room of Modern Media Group, and Lin Rongheng was having a meeting with them.

In the first half of the year, Huanyu Films released a total of five films, and the output is not bad. After all, it is a new company and needs some adjustments; among the five films, "Big Brother Tangshan" Hong Kong box office was 350 million Hong Kong dollars, and "The Great Warlord" Hong Kong box office was 310 million Hong Kong dollars. , of the remaining three films, one film has a box office of one million Hong Kong dollars, and the remaining two films are slightly profitable.

The five films brought a profit of 260 million Hong Kong dollars to Universal Films, and similar profits to Universal Cinemas.

In fact, these films still have follow-up profits, especially the overseas distribution of "Big Brother Tangshan", which will definitely make millions of Hong Kong dollars in profits; as for other movies, they can also have good overseas profits.

Not only that, the copyright of these movies will always be in the hands of Huanyu Films, and if there is a company to package and buy the copyright in the future, it will also be a good profit; for example, in the previous life, a Southeast Asian company packaged and purchased the copyright of Shaw Brothers movies and paid a full 4 million Funds in Hong Kong dollars, of course, are bought out.

Lin Rongheng said: "Set the release date of "Jing Fu Men" on July 7. During this period, you must promote it well. At present, the sentiment of protecting Diaoyu is high. I believe that "Jing Fu Men" can easily break through 10 in Hong Kong." million Hong Kong dollars."

Everyone believes in the boss's estimated box office. The boss's vision is very vicious. This is what everyone thinks.

However, the total investment of "Fist of Fury" is 100 million Hong Kong dollars. If it has a box office of more than 400 million Hong Kong dollars, it can make a profit of 100 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong alone. In the case of various costs, the income of Universal Cinemas is only high but not low.

Everyone in Universal knows that each of Bruce Lee's movies is very suitable for overseas distribution, and will have a good box office, so the overseas revenue will definitely be very rich.

Chen Hansheng reported: "Boss, the movie "Way of the Dragon" written, directed and acted by Bruce Lee is ready to be filmed, but the total investment is expected to be 150 million Hong Kong dollars. What do you think?"

Bruce Lee's films are more expensive than the last one, the first film is 60 Hong Kong dollars, the second is 100 million Hong Kong dollars, and the third is 150 million Hong Kong dollars. If it is not known that the overseas box office is good, I am afraid that no Hong Kong boss would dare to invest in this way.

Lin Rongheng said without hesitation: "Let's set up the project! He has ambitions, and we have the capital, so it's okay!"

Chen Hansheng nodded, and said: "His films are mainly released overseas, and the total income from overseas should not be lower than that from Hong Kong. We are now discussing the release of "Big Brother Tangshan" with the American distribution company, and I believe it will be released in the second half of the year." It was released in the United States. As long as it is released in the United States, it will be released in successive regions and countries overseas.”

Everyone can't help but look forward to it. If Bruce Lee's movie is based on a box office of 400 million Hong Kong dollars, in fact, the total revenue of Universal Movies (including theaters) is close to 300 million Hong Kong dollars, and the three cooperations will be 900 million Hong Kong dollars; if the overseas revenue is about the same The richness, that directly earned nearly 2000 million Hong Kong dollars.

The Universal Movie cost only 15 Hong Kong dollars (3 U.S. dollars), and with some box office incentives, the total cost would not exceed 50 Hong Kong dollars.

At the same time, Huanyu Films also signed three films with Xu Guanwen. Xu's sneer has been reflected in the warlords; Lin Rongheng can earn two more high-grossing films without even interfering.

As for the cooperation with Bruce Lee and Xu Guanwen in the three films, Lin Rongheng believes that there is a good foundation for the previous cooperation, and Universal Films as their film company investor, there is no problem at all.

In Xiangjiang, the only film company that supports them is Huanyu. Shaw Brothers has always been stingy, and it is impossible to give them high-quality conditions;

Lin Rongheng said to the high-level executives: "Bruce Lee and Xu Guanwen can be said to be the guarantee for the box office of Hong Kong movies in the 70s. You must treat your cooperation with them carefully. If they want to establish their own film company in the later stage, we, Universal, will be their backing and investment. people, conditions are easy to negotiate."

Everyone nodded. Huanyu movies are famously generous. Directors and leading actors have box office rewards. They can also use their remuneration and scripts as investments to enjoy subsequent revenue sharing. I believe everyone can continue to lead in the future.

For a whole morning, Lin Rongheng was in a meeting with the senior management of Modern Media Group. Of course, this situation is not like this every day, almost once a week; the main function is that Lin Rongheng wants to convey his opinions to the company, so that these High-level to ponder and implement.

Zhang Lan walked down the aisle in a daze. Recently, she was exhausted because of family affairs; her family blocked her work in every possible way. They thought that she was wearing too "revealing" clothes in magazines, and they thought that they were doing some overtime every day It's a shameful thing, in short, they are doing everything possible to block their own work.

Forget about it, Zhang Lan thinks she can bear it, for the sake of her son, she can endure their staring and gossip at most; but just yesterday, her husband actually beat her, while her mother-in-law and father-in-law were adding fuel to the scene, which made Zhang Lan give up .

Not only that, the editor-in-chief was very dissatisfied with the bruises on his face, thinking that it would affect the shooting of his next issue, and said, "If the bruises on my face are still obvious before shooting, I can only let other hosts replace it." , which made Zhang Lan terrified.

Under the double blow of family and career, Zhang Lan was exhausted and at a loss!
At this moment, Zhang Lan saw a ray of light, it was the boss and the president, so she plucked up the courage to go up and say hello: "Boss, president."

Lin Rongheng looked at the haggard Zhang Lan with bruises on his face, and couldn't help feeling a little absent-minded.

Seeing this, Luo Zhaoyou immediately asked, "Zhang Lan, what's the matter with you?"

Zhang Lan didn't know how to answer, she couldn't tell what happened at home, it was embarrassing to have so many bosses here.

Lin Rongheng came back to his senses, and immediately said to Luo Zhaoyou: "The company needs to take care of its employees, introduce her to the law firm it cooperates with, and let her handle the problem by herself!" After speaking, he turned and left.

Several executives left with Lin Rongheng, and Luo Zhaoyou stayed behind and said to Zhang Lan: "I won't ask the reason! In short, within the scope of the law, the company provides you with free assistance services. Don't be nervous about work-related problems." , I remember the boss praised you for your good performance at the charity auction last time, and your future is boundless. I will have a lawyer contact you in the afternoon, so you can work with peace of mind!"

Zhang Lan suddenly felt warm in his heart. When he felt desperate, these powerful people solved the problem with a single sentence; in Zhang Lan's view, if he wanted to divorce, it was too difficult; but there are lawyers Everything can be resolved with the help of her intervention; moreover, the company will not let her lose her job, this is the guarantee of her life after divorce.

Of course, Zhang Lan could tell that all of this was due to the young boss. He could see his situation at a glance, and he could determine his life and death with a single sentence.

Lin Rongheng's lunch was in the restaurant with several high-level executives of Modern Media. They don't gather like this often, especially working lunches; but once in a while, everyone can chat while eating and discuss the affairs of the entire group.

During the meal, Lin Rongheng said: "The company should do a better job in caring for its employees. It cannot be said that it is interfering in other people's family affairs, but at least it must ensure the personal safety of employees; We must not allow journalists to be injured in vain. How about this, in addition to the cooperative law firm assisting us, our group also has to set up a legal department to be responsible for this kind of work.”

When everyone heard the words, they immediately said that this plan was very humane, and immediately arranged it.

Luo Zhaoyou echoed: "Indeed! Our company has a large proportion of female employees, and we are in the media industry, which is relatively dangerous. We should really pay attention to this issue earlier."

Lin Rongheng nodded and said, "We are a start-up company after all, so it's okay to have some small flaws. The key is that we have to make up for them in time, instead of letting these flaws destroy the company's development."

It's not so much about eating, it's better to say that everyone is talking freely about the company's affairs; of course, it can also increase everyone's tacit understanding. After all, Lin Rongheng has many careers, and it is natural not to give up if he can get together more.

(End of this chapter)