China Entertainment: Indulge in Vanity Fair

Chapter 221 Signing contracts with major directors one after another, will they stop?Who will be next?

If there are any Hong Kong directors that He Fang admires more, Wang Jing is definitely one. He fits He Fang's film concept very well, and he has this talent.

Wang Jing's philosophy is very simple: you have to make money to make a movie, and if you don't make money, you will be sorry to investors.This concept is absolutely correct, but he has taken this concept a bit too far, who wants to stop it.

What do you mean a bit too much?Just to make money, he can sacrifice the quality of the film, the goal is to just make money.He Fang feels that this needs to be stopped and money must be made, but bad movies cannot be made.

It is said that he is talented, and he is indeed talented. The creation of the gambling film series is very good, as well as "Nine Grades of Sesame Official", "Tricky Expert", "Hardcover Chasing Girls", "No. [-] in the World", "Yi Tian Tu Long Ji" The Demon Sect Leader", "The Deer and Ding Tale"...

These works are all manifestations of his talents. Countless good films are produced by him, and of course there are also countless bad films produced by him.

If just such a person cooperates well and can develop good films in his hands, he will definitely become a very capable director in Chinese films.

Anyway, there is an evaluation system, as long as his script can pass the evaluation system, the risk is worth taking.Moreover, you must accept the production management of Tuanhuo Culture, and it is definitely not acceptable to cheat money.

So with the principles in place, it's easy to handle.

Others make movies silently, and rarely make any big news, but during the filming of "The Origin of the White Snake", big news broke out constantly, but it had nothing to do with the movie. This is really...not doing business properly.

No, on March 3th, He Fang asked Zhang Yimou to film for him for a day, he left the crew and went to discuss cooperation with Wang Jing.

Wang Jing first visited Huying Film and Television City, and then learned about the evaluation system. After listening to the introduction, he nodded and accepted it.

After visiting several large studios and photography streets, as well as the post-production stage of film and television production, Wang Jing was very impressed.

Of course, they also went to watch the filming scene of "The Origin of the White Snake" for a while. Wang Jing was very moved by the combination of CG virtual scene and scene.

"No wonder you said that there are not many directors in Hong Kong playing with technology. It is impossible for us to play this thing on a large scale in Hong Kong. The production budget is simply not enough."

"This requires an environment for making blockbuster films. It is not surprising that everyone uses these things. Hong Kong does not have such an environment, because blockbuster films are too risky, and no boss in Hong Kong dares to vote."

"Guanghu Film and Television City now has a total investment of 60 billion. Without the 60 billion invested, I would not be able to spend [-] million U.S. dollars to make a blockbuster. Otherwise, even if I am willing to spend [-] million U.S. dollars to make a film, I will not be able to make it." Come out, because I can only go to the United States to shoot in order to achieve the desired effect, and according to the cost of the United States, the cost of a film like "Pacific Rim" must start at a cost of at least nearly [-] million U.S. dollars."

He Fang introduced.

"Yeah, without the support of a huge market, nothing can be discussed. Jackie Chan is the only one who can do well in Hong Kong films now. He can earn a box office of 2000 million or [-] million in the world, which is very good, but it can't support it. A blockbuster film with an investment of [-] million US dollars can return its capital. Other directors who can get [-] to [-] million US dollars in the world are the top of the top, so Hong Kong can’t afford such technology, which leads to falling behind step by step.” Wang Jing shook her head.

"So, you still have to come to the mainland to cultivate deeply, and clinging to the consciousness of a small place in Hong Kong will only make the road narrower and narrower."

"Okay, Director He, let's talk about cooperation, I can't wait." Wang Jing also made up his mind.

"Come on, let's go to my company and sit down."

After talking, He Fang took Wang Jing to the company, and then the two of them raised requirements, set key points, talked about norms, and negotiated conditions...

Talking about these things with Wang Jing is more direct, probably because Hong Kong people accept more European and American cultures, so some things can be talked about quickly instead of straight.

He Fang also doesn't like to beat around the bush, and it saves time to go straight.

In the end, it took the two of them about three to ten minutes to reach an agreement. Wang Jing chose the method of ten film cooperation plans. The cooperation time was too long and he couldn't see the way forward.

If the ten films are big investments, one film a year can guarantee Wang Jing's high popularity and high income in the mainland and the world, and the rest can be filmed in Hong Kong.

Then Wang Jing's personal remuneration is 5% of the production budget of each film as the director's remuneration, plus 8% of the box office share.

Of course, in addition to personal remuneration, there is also an investment share open to their company, 20% for each film.

There are also regulations for directors, that is, the director must produce a director’s script before the official shooting, and it must be completed on time and with high quality according to the production plan. Then, during the shooting process, the director must not modify more than 5% of the script content. It does not involve the main character and the direction of the main plot.

The prerequisite for all of this is that after Wang Jing's script and project have passed the evaluation system, then the main control of the film is Tuanhuo Culture, and Tuanhuo Culture owns part of the power in terms of copyright...

There are more specifications in the details, so I won’t go into details, but it’s roughly the same direction.

It took another half an hour, and the staff on both sides went to figure out the words and sentences, and it was basically completed.

"Director Wang, do you think this condition is sincere enough? Don't worry, I'm definitely not lying to you." After He Fang negotiated the contract with Wang Jing, He Fang said while holding Wang Jing's hand.

"Since you dare to let me come over, I believe you are sincere." Wang Jing was also very happy.

"Okay, then let's sign this agreement first, and then we will make arrangements here. We will hold a press conference tomorrow morning, and then we will hold a signing ceremony. What do you think?" He Fang asked.

"Of course, yes, then sign it. By the way, after signing the contract, I still want to go to your "The Origin of the White Snake" set to study."

"Haha, don't talk about learning, let's communicate with each other."

Then the two signed the contract, and the matter was settled, and then Wang Jing took out his carefully prepared script and gave it to Tuanhuo Culture for them to evaluate.

He Fang also took a rough look, such as "Chasing the Dragon", "The Wind and Cloud in Macau", "Young and Dangerous: The New Order of the Jianghu", "Ace Teases Ace", "Legend of Conquering the Demon", "New Six-fingered Qin Demon", "Chongqing" Dress Up"...

He Fang suddenly asked, "Director Wang, do you accept revisions for your script? That is, if the overall direction of your script is correct, but there is a flaw in it that affects the quality of the script, are you willing to accept revisions?"

In fact, there are some scripts that have a good foundation, but because of some flaws, they end up being bad movies.

For example, the biggest bad movie "Macao Wind and Cloud", the overall direction is okay, but the content... is hard to describe.

Wang Jing thought for a while, "Of course, I heard that you have a very good screenwriting team who came back from Hollywood training. It would be great if they are willing to help revise."

Wang Jing is not very disgusted with this, because he knows that He Fang attaches great importance to the script, and he has also talked about the importance of the script on different occasions.

"That's good. I think that if you modify it, the quality of your movie will be improved a little. Director Wang, you can usually make some short and fast bad movies, but I think we must take the ten movies we cooperated seriously. To keep improving, I not only hope that these ten films can make money in China, but also represent Chinese films going global, so I can’t be careless.” He Fang said solemnly.

"Isn't that why I came to cooperate? Otherwise, why would I come? I can also make movies in Hong Kong, and I don't lack the funds for small films." Wang Jing said with her hands open.

"Haha, okay, let's go, let's go to dinner first, and then to the studio."

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On March 3, the reporters still didn't know much about it this time, because Tuanhuo Culture didn't brief the media in advance about the general content.

"Do you know what happened this time?"

"I didn't say that. People from Tuanhuo Culture said they wanted to leave surprises. I don't know what they are doing."

"It's good to be a surprise, that's what attracts attention."

…The reporters came to the media center and were chatting happily. They like the Tuanhuo culture, because there are constant news breaking out, their jobs are guaranteed, and they can receive media fees. Why not do it?
After a while, the host came and the press conference officially started.

"Friends from the media, welcome to the press conference of Tuanhuo Culture. This press conference is mainly about the signing ceremony of the cooperation between Tuanhuo Culture and Hong Kong director Wang Jing."

"After friendly negotiation and communication between Tuanhuo Culture and Director Wang Jing himself, Director Wang Jing will also co-produce and release ten film plans with Tuanhuo Culture in the future, of which the basic scripts of ten films are created by Director Wang Jing. He is also in charge of directing."

"Tuanhuo Culture is responsible for the main investment, production and global distribution, and the specific relevant terms will be sent to you in the form of a document later."

"Next, let's invite Mr. He Fang, the founder of Tuanhuo Culture Company, and Mr. Wang Jing, a famous Hong Kong director, to come to the stage to sign a contract. Please!"

The reporters have [-] 'digging' to say in their hearts, how many days has it been since they signed the contract with Zhang Yimou?Immediately signed with Wang Jing again?What is Tuanhuo Culture doing?
Are they planning to monopolize the high-quality box office schedule throughout the year?If a blockbuster film by Zhang Yimou, Wang Jing and He Fang is released every year, the market can be imagined...

The key is that He Fang makes more than one movie a year, he makes three or four movies a year.

And the new director of their company, the 2012 filming plan released years ago...

The group fire culture is going to be fully fired.

He Fang and Wang Jing signed the contract under the camera's "click click", and then they shook hands and took a group photo with reporters.

"Next, it's the media interview session. Friends from the media are invited to ask questions. Alright, the reporter from "Xiaoxiang Morning News"..."

This is the home field advantage, and the first one will take care of the local media.

"Director He Fang, how did the cooperation between Tuanhuo Culture and Director Wang Jing happen? What are the causes and consequences? When will the first cooperation be made?"

He Fang pulled the microphone, "How did it happen? On the first day of the Chinese New Year this year, I was discussing cooperation with director Wang Jing at a gathering of filmmakers in Hong Kong. At that time, I had a preliminary intention, so I chatted about the general direction. .”

"This is the cause. As for the consequence, director Wang Jing called me a few days ago to ask me if what I said on the first day of the new year was true. I said of course it was true. He is welcome to come and sign the contract at any time. So he said We came to Changsha yesterday, and we reached an agreement after spending half an hour yesterday, no, we signed the contract.”

He Fang's answer is very simple, and everyone can understand it at once.

"The next reporter, Zha Lang Entertainment." The host called the people who raised their hands by name.

"Director Wang Jing, why do you want to cooperate with Tuanhuo Culture? What kind of cooperation projects have you brought?" The reporter asked.

"The reason why we cooperate with Tuanhuo Culture is very simple, because they are the most professional. Yes, they have almost the same system, process and supporting facilities as Hollywood, including the most advanced computer room in Asia. I went to see it yesterday. The viewing room is just like several standard screening rooms, and I have seen such investment here in the world."

"Another point is that Director He Fang is a world-renowned director. His films are loved by audiences all over the world, and I am also a fan of his films. So, why not cooperate with such a professional director?"

"Of course, the most important thing is that Hong Kong films need a way out and new changes, and Changsha Tuanhuo Culture can bring us this way out and change. The combination of various factors is the reason why I want to sign a contract with Tuanhuo Culture. "

"As for what projects to bring, this time I brought a dozen or so scripts. However, this will first enter the evaluation system for evaluation. I hope that one or two can pass the evaluation, so that I can officially enter the I'm here during work." Wang Jing nodded after finishing speaking.

"Then Director He, have you read the script brought by Director Wang Jing? How many crew members do you think Director Wang Jing brought this time?" The reporter asked.

"After reading it roughly, I personally think there is one that can be turned on immediately after a little fine-tuning. It's called "Chasing the Dragon". The script is very good, and I believe it will be a very good movie." He Fang said.

"Ah? Are you interested in this? It seems reasonable." Wang Jing nodded.

"Of course, this is a good script. It has contemporary features, brotherhood, and a strong Jianghu story. I have the urge to direct, but I don't have time, or I have to compete with you. He Fang laughed.

"That won't work, I am also very optimistic about this script." Wang Jing laughed.

"Hehe..." The reporters couldn't help laughing when they heard the two joking on stage.

……

"Big news: Tuanhuo Culture has just signed a long-term contract with Wang Jing for ten films"

"Ten Movies Help Wong Jing Enter the Mainland Market"

"Tuanhuo Culture has signed major directors one after another, will it stop?Who will be next? "

"Tuanhuo Culture makes a full-scale attack, continuously signs major directors, and continuously determines new projects"

"He Fang Wants to Grab Wang Jing's New Movie at the Press Conference of Tuanfang Culture and Wang Jing's Signing Contract"

……

"Damn it, what's going on? Is He Fang acting ruthless? Is he hoarding excellent directors? Isn't everyone robbing potential stars? Why is He Fang only interested in directors? Are men more interesting?"

"Support, Wang Jing is a good director, at least many times better than some directors in China who have no commercial achievements. Just...we must guard against the Hong Kong team paying thousands of dollars for a straw hat."

"Ah, He Fang is finally going to exert his strength. Don't you see his strategy? First build a nest, and then attract phoenixes. First build a Huying industrial film and television city, and then use a "Pacific Rim" to prove the success of this film and television city. Success. The next step is Yinfeng, so that more excellent directors can produce more excellent works with the help of Huying's industrialization. He Fang is really doing things for the industry, so awesome."

"Upstairs, after being blown like this by you, why do I feel that He Fang is not a director, but a party member instead?"

"League secretary?"

"Why can't you be the president of the student union?"

"Get out, return to the director of the Women's Federation, what kind of society chairman."

"Haha, hello, director of the Women's Federation, I think many women agree with He Fang as the director of the Women's Federation."

"If He Fang is the director of the Women's Federation, I will be the first to join the Women's Federation and then assist He Fang in presiding over the work."

"Go away, you still have a chance at that time?"

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(End of this chapter)