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Chapter 491 The Generosity of Oriental Pictures
Su Chen frowned, what are you doing?
But he didn't go forward to ask, Tang Wanru whispered in his ear: "It should be Xue Li's arrangement, we will find out later."

"Xue Li's arrangement?" Su Chen pondered for a while: "Then let's wait and see what it is."

"Okay." Tang Wanru naturally had no objection.

The two stood aside and waited. About ten seconds later, Shirley came out of the office building and came to a podium.

Reporters immediately swarmed forward.

"Welcome everyone to the first press conference of Oriental Pictures. I am Shirley Lansing, CEO of Oriental Pictures."

After Shirley's brief self-introduction, she went on to the main topic: "The reason for inviting friends from the media today is because we have acquired Shaw Brothers Cinemas, including the four leading theaters in this city and theaters in Southeast Asia."

"This cinema line will be renamed Oriental Cinema Line in the future. In addition to the films of our Oriental Film Industry, we also welcome films from other film companies to come to our theater line."

The reporters in the audience were in an uproar.

Su Chen looked at Tang Wanru curiously: "Xueli talked with Uncle Six about the theater in person during this time?"

"Yes, this woman has a strong professional ability. She is a talented person who can make a success in the Hong Kong film market by herself." Tang Wanru said: "After she suggested to me, I let her handle it. I don't know how much it cost."

Xue Li's professional ability must be not small, otherwise, Boss Su would not hesitate to use coloring and seduction to seduce a woman who is so many years older than him.

Right now, Oriental Pictures doesn't have that many films to show, and Golden Harvest Cinemas wants to show films produced by its own company, because films from Golden Harvest's many satellite companies are waiting to be released, and the schedule simply cannot be arranged.

In addition, Boss Lei’s Golden Princess cinema line, Boss Lei has integrated more than a dozen independent theaters over the years, plus his own, the total is equivalent to a quarter of the total number of movie theaters in Hong Kong.

However, with so many theaters, Golden Princess does not have its own film company, so it is just the opposite of Golden Harvest and Shaw Cinemas. The latter two theaters have too many films and it is difficult to schedule, while Golden Princess has too many theaters and not enough movies to be shown.

This is why Oriental Pictures was able to cooperate with Boss Lei at the beginning.

But today, the establishment of the Oriental Cinemas has broken the original balance. Debao, which was established by Kam Po Hung and Sam Kin-Hsun, was acquired by Dickson Poon, who also plans to acquire Shaw Brothers, but it is not as good as Boss Su, who is rich and powerful.

At this time, Pan Dickson should be very depressed, because he bought Debao and was planning to take off with the help of Shaw Brothers, but he didn't expect the duck he got to fly like this.

Investing in movies is not for the sake of flattering his girlfriend Michelle Yeoh, nor is it a momentary enthusiasm. He is engaged in the brand business and wants to use the business + entertainment model to achieve the effect of killing two birds with one stone.

Hong Kong's film market, like the rivers and lakes in Hong Kong, is full of fights and killings and sophistication.

Su Chen believed that although Debao failed to acquire Shaw Brothers, under the leadership of Hung Jinbao, it could become one of the major film companies in Hong Kong.

Because Kamburg Hung’s status in Hong Kong movies is indeed extraordinary, and the stars also gave him face. When he was directing "The Rich and Noble Train", almost all Hong Kong studios stopped working, and many first-line actors came to play guest roles in this movie directed by him. It can be seen how strong its appeal is.

His biggest influence on the Hong Kong film industry is that his Hong family team has contributed a group of outstanding actors and directors. His Hong family team can be said to be full of talents. If you mention a few names, everyone will know.

Such as Daoist Lin Zhengying, chartered public and chartered women, Chang Wei who can't know martial arts, and so on.

Shirley continued on stage and said: "At the same time, we injected [-] million US dollars to obtain the absolute holding of Debao Films, and Debao Films was changed to Oriental Films. The founders and artists under Debao were merged into Oriental Films. Debao's original filming plan will not be affected."

The reporters were all stunned, this is definitely a big news in the film market.

Who would have thought that Oriental Pictures, which was still unknown two years ago, would come up with such a big deal all of a sudden?

Teacher Su almost had a heart attack when he heard it in the audience.

He asked in a low voice: "Debao Films is also ours?"

"Before she did tell me that she wanted to acquire Debao, and she also gave me a letter of intent for investment. I just happened to be going to the capital, so I let her handle it, but I didn't know that Debao had been acquired. During this time, I was leading the holding I don’t have time to stare at these things.”

Tang Wanru said, "And didn't you give her money and power? It's impossible for her to report everything to me, right?"

"The key is where did the money come from?" Su Chen instantly felt that his life was in darkness. When he met a subordinate who spent so much money, he believed that he would go bankrupt soon.

Tang Wanru said: "I approved the money. In fact, I also think that the acquisition of Debao is definitely a good thing for us, because Kamburg Hung and the others have taken root in the Hong Kong film market for a long time."

"Yes, this is a good idea." Su Chen could only nod.

He didn't know much about movies, and it was impossible for him to make movies by himself, so he had to leave it to Shirley to fiddle with, as long as he shared the money.

Shirley said on the stage: "Our Oriental Entertainment Brokerage Company has also signed a large number of artists. We welcome fellow film companies to cooperate with us at any time."

"We Oriental Films and Fox in Hollywood are affiliated to Saatchi Holdings. In addition to Hong Kong's Oriental Cinemas, we also have independent searchlight distribution companies around the world.

If the Hong Kong film industry wants to release a film in Europe, America or other parts of the world, as long as the film complies with local policies, they can cooperate with us at Oriental Films. "

"Eastern Entertainment also has various packaged packages, what types of actors are needed, even extras, dragon and tiger martial artists, stunt actors, etc.

As long as the client makes a request, Oriental Entertainment will come up with a plan in the shortest possible time, greatly reducing the time and expenses of these film companies' pre-production preparations. In addition, Oriental Records also provides movie theme songs and episodes, etc. "

"Even, as long as you have a script, you can find Dongfang Entertainment to cooperate with. We have professional behind-the-scenes, professional photographers, professional artists, professional venues, etc."

The cameras under the stage flickered together like electric welding.

"At the same time, if the Hong Kong film industry wants to invite American artists to come to Hong Kong to star in films, they can also obtain cooperation through our Oriental Film Industry. We are committed to promoting the development of Hong Kong films and have no intention of viciously competing with our colleagues. I hope we can make more outstanding films. Chinese films presented to audiences around the world."

Shirley said: "In addition to what I said above, I believe you also know that Oriental Pictures now provides special effects and special effects takeaway services. It is worth mentioning that Lim, who participated in the production of "Legend of Shushan" the year before last, is now Fox's property. "

"If our colleagues in Hong Kong can't trust the special effects of our Oriental Films, they can also discuss cooperation with LIM through us, and our Oriental Films also provides first-class services. Welcome colleagues to come and cooperate, thank you."

After listening to Shirley's speech, Su Chen suddenly felt that the woman he had seduced with his body had indeed solved his problem. After coming to Hong Kong for a short period of time, he had made such a big deal.

The original embarrassing situation of Oriental Pictures was reversed at once, and the acquisition of Debao and Shaw Cinemas was definitely a good thing for the development of Oriental Pictures.

Although this investment cost a lot of money, it is still worth investing in business. Of course, there must be risks.

But this handwriting is indeed a bit big.

After Shirley finished her speech, the reporters in the audience immediately raised their hands and asked, "Ms. Lansing, you have been developing in Hollywood before. Is your purpose in coming to Hong Kong because the Hong Kong film market is very vibrant?"

"As I said just now, Fox and Oriental Pictures belong to Shengshi Holdings, and as a staff member of Shengshi Holdings, I naturally follow the boss's arrangement."

"Ms. Lansing, I heard your introduction just now. Fox and Oriental Pictures are under the same owner. May I ask if you are trying to bring Hong Kong movies into Hollywood, or is Hollywood aggressively rushing into the Hong Kong market?" Someone asked again.

Shirley said: "Hong Kong is known as the Hollywood of the East. There are still more possibilities to be explored here. At the same time, Fox has never thought of entering Hong Kong. We want to stimulate the growth of the Hong Kong film market and make more excellent films for the audience." The audience appreciates it."

"Ms. Lansing, if Debao merged into Oriental Pictures, will it also adopt the form of Golden Harvest's satellite company?" someone asked.

Shirley shook her head: "Golden Harvest's satellite system is not suitable for Oriental Films. We replace the two systems with vertical integration and separation of production and projection. The major production companies only focus on production, and the distribution and screening of films are entrusted to our independent production company. , adopt the method of survival of the fittest for promotion and screening.”

"Adopting these two industrial models will not only completely shut out the invasion of Hollywood, but also believe that together with Golden Harvest and other peers, they will continue to capture the Chinese film market in Asia. Colleagues worked together to participate in the production.”

Su Chen was very curious, how did she get people like Hong Jinbao to join Oriental Pictures, because these people are inextricably related to Golden Harvest.

Although their joining is indeed beneficial to the development of Oriental Pictures, it is also a double-edged sword. If they are not careful, they will hurt a thousand enemies and lose eight hundred themselves.

This question will have to be seriously asked in a while.

Shirley on the stage continued: "Today's press conference is over, thank you for coming."

Turn around, turn around and leave.

Tang Wanru and Su Chen squeezed through the crowd and followed her pace.

"Xue Li." Tang Wanru called out.

Xueli turned her head around, and when she saw Su Chen and Tang Wanru, she was stunned for a moment: "Boss, CEO, you just came over, let's go upstairs to talk, because you are not here during this time, so I made a few decisions, I We need to discuss these decisions with you.”

Her eyes swept over Su Chen vaguely, and Su Chen instantly understood what the wolf-like eyes looked like...

(End of this chapter)