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Chapter 429 Crazy Quote! !

Unsurprisingly.

In the next two days, several major companies secretly staged a wonderful business war in order to compete for the final share of "Mermaid".

It wasn't until March 3 that the dust settled.

Ali Pictures finally won, and signed an investment contract with Xinghui for 6000 million soft sister coins from Tengxun, LeTV, and Bona who came later.

1500 million production costs, 1000 million to make up for Xinghui, a full premium of 3500 million.

So far, the 3 million investment in "Mermaid" has been fully accounted for, and it can be started only after the script has passed the review.

Hengyu headquarters.

Fang Ziheng looked surprised, looked at Lin Wei and Guo Fan in front of him and asked, "What's the matter, didn't Zhou Xingchi reject Alibaba Pictures?"

"Yes, Chairman, the two sides talked for a few minutes when they saw Fan Luyuan and Zhang Qiang come out. Their expressions were very embarrassing, and the conversation collapsed after seeing it!"

Guo Fan spread his hands and smiled wryly.

He wanted to break his scalp, but he didn't even understand how Alibaba Pictures persuaded Zhou Xingchi.

Fang Ziheng stroked his chin, thought for a while and said to Lin Wei: "Ask the hotel, did Zhou Xingchi meet someone from Ali yesterday?"

"Okay, I'll call and ask."

Without further ado, Lin Wei took out his mobile phone and dialed the room manager of Ruihua Hotel.

For the past two days, he and Guo Fan lived and boarded in Ruihua, and they got to know the beautiful manager of the room department very well.

Soon.

Lin Wei hung up the phone, looked at Fang Ziheng in astonishment, and said in a concentrated voice: "Chairman, the room manager said that a big man came to their hotel last night and had supper with Zhou Xingchi!"

"Who?"

"Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alibaba, Hangcheng Ma!"

"It's him, no wonder!"

Fang Ziheng was taken aback for a moment, and then showed his original expression.

Hang Chengma made an appointment with Zhou Xingchi and made a move himself!
With the old horse's ability to fool Zhou Xingchi in minutes.

Don't talk about martial arts!
Fang Ziheng sighed with emotion, skipped this topic, and said to the two: "Now that the investment is all set, the next step is to snatch the guaranteed release of "Mermaid". You two hurry back and pay attention to the quotations of major film and television companies!"

"Remember, our first round of quotations must not be less than 10 billion!"

"understand!"

Lin Wei and Guo Fan responded loudly, got up and said goodbye.

When they returned to the headquarters this time, in addition to reporting the general situation of the past two days, the two mainly applied to Fang Ziheng for Shang Fang's sword.

With an offer of more than 10 billion yuan involved, without Fang Ziheng's approval, they dare not make the decision.

outside world.

The news of the establishment of the "Mermaid" project quickly rushed to Weibo's trending searches.

#三百投资，喜剧之王# The wording of the new work topped the list of hot searches, attracting countless fans and netizens from Zhou Xingchi to watch.

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" sold 13 billion, and it didn't drain the public's feelings for Zhou Xingchi. On the contrary, because of Ali Pictures' smearing, fans felt very sorry for their idol.

But the movie fans didn't know that just two days ago, their idol was having sex with the big boss of Alibaba Pictures.

Of course, they don't even know that it was Ali Pictures that discredited "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" last year.

Netizens looked at the flowers in the fog, and colleagues in the circle who knew the inside story were full of emotion!

After these two days of fermentation, several major investors of "Mermaid" have appeared on the desks of major film and television companies and colleagues in the industry.

Zhou Xingchi!
This once-in-a-hundred-year-old movie genius, proud and natural, had to compromise with capital and money.

While feeling emotional, everyone focused on the casting of "Mermaid", thinking whether the actors under the banner could be pushed to the crew, and at the same time paid close attention to the guaranteed release of "Mermaid".

Which company can come out on top and grab the guaranteed distribution rights of "The Mermaid".

3 month 26 number.

Hengyu Media took the lead and formally made quotations to five investors including Starlight, China Film, Bright Media, Wanda Film and Television, and Alibaba Pictures.

11 billion soft sister coins!

Compared with "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", it is 1.5 million higher!
In Wanda Reign Hotel, five investors gathered again, together with Hengyu, a film investor and guaranteed bidder.

Zhou Xingchi did not show up. He is currently selecting actors at the Huairou film and television base.

Under Hengyu Media, Deng Chao, Song Yi, Lei Jiaying, Li Qin, and Zhang Yu were all invited by the crew to audition.

Old Dengtou was so awesome this time, he was chosen by Zhou Xingchi and selected as one of the three male number one candidates.

Zhou Xingchi sent his assistant, Chen Zhenyu, to coordinate the distribution battle and report the situation of Ruihua Hotel in real time.

Sitting in a medium-sized leisure box on the 10th floor of the hotel, the five parties rejected Lin Wei and Guo Fan without a few words.

Wang Changtian, Song Ge, and Fan Luyuan squinted at the two Hengyu opposite, showing a touch of weirdness.

11 billion box office, who do you look down on!
This price is too low, and it is not a star and a half short of their expectations.

After receiving the reply, Lin Wei and Guo Fan were very calm and did not show any discomfort.

This is just throwing bricks to attract jade, don't worry!
Guo Fan even had time to fiddle with his phone and sent a 'rejected' message to Fang Ziheng.

On the 27th, morning!

In front of several people, Song Ge raised the quotation from Wanda Film and Television from 11 billion to 14 billion.

This time, Hengyu Media refused first!
China Film, Guangxian, Ali, and Xinghui, after a little discussion, agreed to reject it.

27th, afternoon.

China Film Group Chen Yu arrived, and after a few pleasantries, he quoted a high guarantee of 15 billion.

Useless!
Without Hengyu asking, Guangliang, Wanda Film and Television, and Alibaba Film and Television still refused.

Although the box office of 15 billion is high, the three of them can also quote this price, so they might as well release it themselves.

However, the person who came was Chen Yu, who is currently the top five leaders of China Film Group, and everyone was more polite. They first detailed the development of the film market in the next two years, and then they refused seriously.

"The Mermaid" started filming this year, with Zhou Xingchi moji, it will only be released in 2016, and the box office will be more than 15 billion in two years.

On the 27th, night!

For the first time, Ali Pictures made an offer to several film investors, but Fan Luyuan did not come, and Zhang Qiang became the representative.

17 billion!
Ali Pictures is worthy of being a big dog. On the basis of the 15 billion reported by China Film Group, it has increased by 2 million in one breath.

Lin Wei, the representative of Hengyu Media, didn't even think about it: "Reject!"

Then, Li Xiaoping of Guangxian, Song Ge of Wanda Film and Television, and a deputy director of the distribution department of China Film Co., Ltd. seconded and refused.

At this point, the first round of small trials has been completed, and the quotation has been completed.

The next day, July 3rd.

It was still Ruihua Hotel, the six main prosecutors, Lin Wei, Guo Fan, Zhang Qiang, Song Ge, Wang Changtian, Chen Zhenyu, and representatives from China Film Group met again.

Everyone wore bath towels and came out of the sauna with sweat profusely. While wiping their sweat with towels, they drank cold tea.

Taking advantage of everyone's leisure time, Chen Zhenyu revealed the first offer of the day: "Everyone, I received an offer this morning. Bright Media offered 18 billion. Director Wang hopes that everyone will think about it."

As he spoke, he glanced at Wang Changtian who was a few steps away from the crowd and was smoking a cigarette.

"reject!"

Song Ge refused without raising his eyelids.

As soon as he said that, Wang Changtian paused his smoking hand, and the displeasure flashed across his face, then he took a deep breath and looked over leisurely.

"It's okay, it's normal to refuse, and then Lao Wang will look at your quotations."

"It's good that Director Wang understands."

Song Ge smiled, sat on a chair beside him, wiped his sweat with a towel, and analyzed: "According to Wanda Films' internal evaluation, after two years, the box office of "The Mermaid" will be at least 17 billion to 18 billion. few."

"That's right. We at Hengyu are also more optimistic about the big hits of the movie. The total box office will not be less than 18 billion."

Lin Wei followed suit, revealing an unconfirmed false information.

As Lin Wei's voice fell, the others also showed their approval.

The 18 billion box office barely met everyone's expectations, or the bottom line.

Hengyu Media also made an assessment of "Mermaid" internally, but it was not 18 billion, and the specific amount must be kept secret.

At this time, Song Ge looked at Lin Wei and smiled slightly: "Boss Lin, is Hengyu still offering?"

"Report, of course!"

Lin Wei smiled confidently, making no secret of his ambition for "The Mermaid".

Zhang Qiang's eyelids twitched when he heard this.

Before coming today, Fan Luyuan specifically told him that Ali's second round of quotations will start tomorrow, which will definitely surprise the main prosecutors.

Originally, Zhang Qiang was looking forward to it, hoping to see the surprised faces of everyone present tomorrow.

But this will see that Lin Wei is so confident, he can't help drumming in his heart, don't forget that the quotation of Alibaba Pictures tomorrow is not as much as that of Hengyu Media.

I have to say that Zhang Qiang's intuition is really accurate.

The next day, August 3th.

Hengyu Media and Ali Pictures reported the prices for the second round. Hengyu offered 22 billion, and Ali offered 21 billion.

Compared with the brightly reported 18 billion, it was [-] to [-] million higher!
The courage of Hengyu Media surprised Song Ge and others, and everyone couldn't believe it when they received the news!
22 billion guarantee!
There are no high quotations from the ancients, Chinese-language movies, and no movie has reached such a score so far.

"Tang Detective 2", which just broke the record, only managed to break through the box office of 20 billion.

tempted!
At this moment, Zhou Xingchi's assistant Chen Zhenyu, Wang Changtian, and the representative of China Film Group were all tempted.

Even though Hengyu’s quotation will deduct as much as 15% to 20% of the issuance share first, the peak figure of 22 billion definitely makes people’s hearts flutter, and instantly pokes everyone’s itching.

As long as the contract is signed, everyone can share the money!
A week ago, they paid Zhou Xingchi's Xinghui Film and Television the production funds, and a week later, they will get the return on investment.

Once out and in, you can make some money after deducting the premium. Once you get the money, you can also start new investments.

This deal is done!

On the afternoon of the 29th, six investors got together again.

This time, the person who came was of a higher level.

China Film Chen Yu, Guangxian Wang Changtian, Hengyu Headquarters Lin Wei, Guo Fan, Hengyu Interactive Entertainment CEO Mo Xiangwan, Wanda Song Ge, Liu Ge, Alibaba Pictures Fan Luyuan, Zhang Qiang, and Zhou Xingchi's assistant, a total of ten people.

Chen Zhenyu received Zhou Xingchi's consent reply in the morning, his heart was surging, and he looked at everyone with a smile in his eyes.

"Everyone, Hengyu quoted 22 billion, what do you think?"

Following Chen Zhenyu's inquiry, China Film Chen Yu was the first to express his emotion and nodded in agreement.

Then there was Wang Changtian, squinting at Lin Wei, giving a thumbs up and giving a thumbs up to show that you are still awesome.

Guangliang was used to playing small things earlier, and this time he was able to eat 30% of "Mermaid", occupying absolute master control, which can definitely be called Wang Changtian's proud investment.

In addition, Zhou Xingchi has already let go of the film distribution, and he will sell it to whoever has the highest price.

Among the six companies present, apart from Xinghui Film and Television, Guangliang, the company with the largest investment share, has the right to speak.

It took several days, and everyone had already bid, and Hengyu Media had the highest bid, so it was time to make a decision.

It can only be said that Pharaoh is still timid!
Just as he gave Lin Wei, Mo Xiangwan, and Guo Fan a thumbs up, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan spoke one after another.

One after the other, report two numbers!

"Everyone, on behalf of Wanda Film and Television, I offer a guarantee of 23 billion yuan!"

"Everyone, on behalf of Alibaba Pictures, I will offer a guarantee of 23 billion yuan!"

Two voices appeared in the box at the same time, one was firm and forceful, and the other was careless.

After speaking, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan looked at each other and smiled, then they sat on the fishing boat and waited for everyone's reply.

Ha ha!

It is true that Hengyu is rich, so Wanda and Ali are not enough!

Wanda Film and Television and Ali Pictures have long been salivating over the investment share of "The Mermaid".

One family used theaters to get Zhou Xingchi, and got 10% of it, and the other relied on Hangzhou horses to brainwash them, and knocked out the last 5%.

Wanda has made a lot of moves this year, and next year there will be Lao Mouzi's "Warring States", only the year after the next year has not yet been settled.

Naturally, he didn't want to miss the distribution rights of "The Mermaid".

Ali Pictures is even more so. Fan Luyuan's ambition for "The Mermaid" is even stronger than Song Ge's.

There is no way, none of the five films announced by Alibaba Pictures after its opening year are blockbusters, let alone big hits, if they can be popular without hitting the street.

For Alibaba Pictures, only "One Step Away" released during the Lunar New Year can compete with "The Mermaid".

With a guarantee of 23 billion, the risk is indeed extremely high. Before the filming of the movie starts, everything will be unknown until the finished film comes out.

But who made Hengyu take a fancy to "The Mermaid"!

Hengyu's fancy is the same as Fang Ziheng's fancy. Fang Ziheng's vision is obvious to all in the industry.

In order to shorten the gap with Hengyu Media, both Song Ge and Fan Luyuan made up their minds to win "The Mermaid".

The sudden choking of the two made the other people in the box startled and surprised.

Chen Zhenyu even took a deep breath, and then his face turned red. He was overjoyed and wanted to take out his mobile phone to inform Zhou Xingchi.

It was Guo Fan next to him who held him back and told him to wait until he had the results before reporting.

After the surprise, everyone did not speak in time and fell into a brief silence.

a while.

China Film Chen Yu winked at Wang Changtian, frowned slightly, looked at Song Ge and Fan Luyuan, and said in a concentrated voice, "You two, do you really want the distribution rights of "The Mermaid"?"

"That's right, please do your best!"

Song Ge was the first to speak out, bowing to everyone.

Immediately, he stared at Fan Luyuan proudly, and said softly, "Director Fan, Ali's publicity ability seems to be a bit weak. A project as big as "Mermaid" cannot be promoted solely on the Internet!"

Well, this guy regards Ali Pictures as an opponent, so he will step on it first.

When Fan Luyuan heard the words, he rolled his eyes, hummed twice and did not reply.

Although Song Ge's words were ugly, they hit Alibaba Pictures' sore foot and hit its weakness.

Even with Tao Piao Piao, Ali Pictures' publicity and distribution capabilities are at best superior on the Internet, ranking the top four to three in the country.

Hengyu, Guangxian, China Film, and even Tengxun, the four also have unrivaled publicity and distribution capabilities on the Internet, no less than Alibaba Pictures.

Putting it offline, Ali Pictures is a younger brother, and there are not too many film and television companies that can beat them.

Not to mention Hengyu, Guangxian, China Film, Bona, Wanda Film and Television, and Huace, even Pentium Pony, who fell out of the ranking, is stronger than Alibaba Pictures offline.

In general, Alibaba Pictures' publicity and distribution capabilities are not ranked among the top five in China, and it is okay to release a film with an investment of over [-] million yuan.

A blockbuster movie with an investment of [-] million yuan is really a lot worse!

The last time "Seven Stars of Lu Wang" was released, Ali asked Huayi and Focus Media for help, to handle the laying of materials offline nationwide, digital screen promotion, etc.

"Everyone, please rest assured that Ali Pictures knows that its publicity and distribution capabilities are limited, and it can use funds to make up for it. With 1.5 million, Ali Pictures can use 1.5 million to fully promote the film."

"Before I came here, I discussed with Alibaba Pictures internally that 5000 million will be used for online publicity, and 1 million will go offline. At that time, Ali will ask powerful companies to help!"

Fan Luyuan talked eloquently, with a very thick skin, first acknowledging the weakness of Alibaba Pictures, and then throwing money at people.

Our Ali Pictures is not good, but we have money!
Money can turn ghosts around, and everything that can be done with money is nothing!
Everyone looked at Fan Luyuan's arrogance, and they all felt that Ali was really a big dog, and he knew how to throw money at people.

"Ha ha.."

"Director Fan, we are in the film and television industry, and we are not used to the Internet."

At this moment, a female laugh suddenly came from the ears of everyone.

Mo Xiangwan, who hadn’t spoken all the time, smiled disdainfully, and said coldly: “One is one, and two is two. Director Fan said that he invested 1.5 million in publicity expenses, and I can also say that he invested 2 million or 3 million in publicity funds. Anyway, After the movie is released, it can be deducted from the distribution fee."

Having said that, Mo Xiangwan raised his head slightly, and looked at Fan Luyuan playfully.

"Isn't that right, Director Fan!"

(End of this chapter)