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Chapter 587 The Layout of the Film Industry

With ATV as a platform for recruiting and cultivating new generation artists, Xiangbao Films, which is also part of the group, now has a greater position in the Asian film industry than several established film companies in Xiangcheng.

Compared with other film companies that have begun to decline, the films produced by Xiangbao Films in recent years are still highly trusted by Xiangcheng movie fans and foreign film producers. Compared with movies produced by other companies, the movies exported by Xiangbao are more guaranteed to have box office success.

In addition, in recent years, well-known big-name artists have joined Xiangbao Films one after another. These big-name artists with box office appeal are also more willing to make the company's self-produced movies because the box office and reputation are more guaranteed.

And some new-generation artists, after becoming famous in TV series, gained audience recognition and were gradually qualified to participate in movies. Although they cannot play the leading role, they can play some important supporting roles, which can also increase their popularity.

Hong Yuanbao, who was personally recruited by Mu Shanhe, has now become a well-deserved eldest brother in the Xiangcheng film circle. But facing Mu Shanhe who came to inspect, his expression and attitude seemed extremely respectful.

The reason is simple. He, the eldest brother, still seems a little insignificant when facing Mu Shanhe. Who doesn’t know that while Mu Shanhe is a tycoon in the Xiangcheng entertainment circle, he is also a well-deserved leader of the younger generation in the business world!

"Yuanbao, is everyone here?"

Facing Hong Yuanbao who saluted respectfully, Mu Shanhe also asked politely. As promised during the previous recruitment, the management of the film company will basically be handed over to Hong Yuanbao. Because of this, Hong Yuanbao naturally has great power.

Fortunately, Hong Yuanbao also knew what things he could do and what things he could only do after asking for instructions. In addition, he now actually serves as a director less often, and more often appears in movies as a producer or producer.

Of course, he still knows how to occasionally guest star in some movies!

"Wu Sheng, I heard that you are going to summon me. All the company's contracted artists are here."

Through this, no matter how stupid anyone is, it is clear that Mu Shanhe seems not to be involved in the film company's affairs, but he still knows everything about the film company's affairs. And his cordial and friendly attitude also endears him to young artists.

If you want to invite its artists to participate in a movie produced by another company, you must first have a script. After it is reviewed by the company, it will be handed over to the artist. If the artist is interested, the agent will go to negotiate.

For the big-name artists who are signed to the company, they naturally know who has the final say in the company. In recent years, the number of movies they have made may not be as many as before they signed the contract, but their income and reputation have actually increased.

In today's Xiangcheng entertainment circle, Shanshen Group has formed a dominant position, while other film companies work together to provide support. Of course, Xiangbao Films will not impose too strict restrictions on artists accepting roles.

Besides having free time at work, your income has also increased. Who wouldn’t like such a good thing?

In the company's conference room, Mu Shanhe also shook hands with the signed artists one by one. What surprised the artists was that Mu Shanhe could tell the names and works of the artists who were eligible to sign with the film company, regardless of whether they were new or old artists.

After finishing the discussion with the artists, Mu Shanhe also said at the right time: "In recent years, the film market in Xiangcheng has basically been saturated. As production costs increase, we must also be prepared to step out of the Xiangcheng market.

If you are not interested, you will be notified in time. In a word, there is really no film company in Hong Kong that dares to privately force artists to sign contracts without the company's consent. Companies that dare to play like this will be completely screwed.

Next, we will not only increase the number of films co-produced with film and television companies and artists from other countries in Asia, but will even start to enter the Hollywood market. As long as you are outstanding enough, the company will also give you a chance.

In addition, I hope you can spend some time in private to learn Mandarin. Because in the near future, the mainland will also open up its film market. Our movies can also be released normally in the mainland.

I believe you all know that we also have certain entertainment companies in the mainland. Because the theater market has not yet been liberalized, co-productions are still subject to some restrictions. But this trend will change in the future. I hope that in the future, you will be able to become superstars that are truly resounding across the Taiwan Strait and the three places, and even become international superstars. As long as you have the ability, the company will give you a platform and opportunities. Therefore, everyone must not relax their requirements on themselves. "

All the big-name artists who heard these words naturally seemed a little excited. Today, the box office market in Xiangcheng has grown to 50 million. But there are still very few movies that can really earn so much box office.

Even the movies produced by the company sometimes cost tens of millions. How can we make back the cost of Xiangcheng alone? This means that if you want to make money, you can only rely on the income from foreign markets. Otherwise, large productions will inevitably lose money.

Although the mainland's movie market currently seems to be bleak at the box office. But the mainland market is several times the size of the Hong Kong market. If the movies they star in can be released normally in the mainland, the box office will probably increase a lot.

This also means that the pressure to recover costs for the movies they shoot will be reduced. Accordingly, companies will dare to produce real blockbusters in the future. If they can star in such a blockbuster, their salary will naturally increase.

All in all, the better the company's future, the more benefits and benefits they will enjoy. As for venturing overseas, these big-name artists also have expectations. Having a company support them will undoubtedly give them more help.

By the time the discussion ended, the artists were naturally excited. Hong Yuanbao, who was talking alone, finally said: "Wu Sheng, there is something I want to ask you for advice. It is both a business matter and a private matter."

"Brother Bao, this is in private, there's no need to be so polite. If you have anything to say, just say it."

"This is my junior brother Yuan Long. He has thought about joining our company. I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"

"Your junior brother Yuan Long? With his current reputation, he shouldn't have to worry about not being able to film, right?"

Faced with Mu Shanhe's confusion, Hong Yuanbao also smiled bitterly and said: "He does have some fame now, but the movies he made are now getting worse reputations. But as an artist, he often has no choice. .”

After hearing this, Mu Shanhe was stunned and said, "Please explain the specific situation in detail."

"Okay, Wu Sheng!"

After Hong Yuanbao finished talking about his junior brother Yuanlong's situation, Mu Shanhe also knew that this future true international kung fu superstar would have a lot of trouble in his acting career because of his appearance. The reason is naturally that the company he signed with is not very good.

In another time and space, his current film company is a well-deserved giant company in Xiangcheng. But in this time and space, due to the emergence or disruption of Xiangbao Movies, the entire entertainment industry has been disrupted beyond recognition.

If Yuan Long hadn't had a strong foundation before, or if he hadn't accumulated enough fame, he might have been called the 'King of Bad Movies' by many people now. But even if it's a bad movie, his contract company still doesn't want to let go of his only cash cow.

Because as long as Yuan Long stars in a kung fu movie, even if it doesn't sell well at the box office in Xiangcheng, he can still make a fortune from other film producers. But how could Yuan Long remain indifferent if his reputation and fame were overextended in this way?

Isn’t it reasonable to think about changing jobs?

(End of this chapter)