Huayu: The director just wants to save money

Chapter 458: Sharing Weal and Woe, Deep Feelings

After just a few days of events, both the Wang brothers looked as if they had suffered a serious illness and looked extremely weak.

no way.

It happened so quickly.

The movie was released that afternoon.

I received the call the next day.

Not even a chance to react.

I was invited to have tea directly.

What's more, they have not been invited to the premiere of "Entertainment Circle" and have not even got first-hand information about the movie.

Of course, the bosses of several private enterprises in the entertainment industry were not invited.

So, the night before, the two brothers were still enjoying the happiness of being bosses, but when they woke up the next morning, the sky seemed to have fallen.

Who can bear this?

After the meeting, naturally, we talked about everything.

There's no point in not saying anything. Since they've called you, it means they've already collected all the evidence.

The result of the conversation is that everyone should admit their mistakes and make additional comments.

Don't think that this matter will be handled lightly, it will be a lot of thunder but little rain.

The news has already spread completely, and there is no way to fool people about it.

It was at this time that the Wang brothers pieced together what had happened previously, including the behavior of the company's artists, the buying and selling of the company's stocks, and so on.

However, their energy was mainly focused on the company's "Movie Town" business and they paid no attention to some things happening in the film business.

Now, the progress of the film town has finally caught up. After working overtime, increasing money and prices, the final opening time is set after "The Crossing", which is January next year.

As soon as the movie is released and gets good results, we will start business immediately.

"It's just this fine..." Xiao Wang said tentatively in the room.

The king's mouth twitched, and he said slowly: "I have already communicated with people, and the money issue can be postponed for a while, until after The Taiping Ferry."

Xiao Wang heaved a sigh of relief, it wasn't particularly strange.

The delay is actually foreseeable because the purpose of the above is to get money, not to actually destroy the company directly.

If the capital chain is really broken, it will be impossible to get the money back.

But this matter is over, and there is another thing.

Xiao Wang glanced at Da Wang's expression, pursed his lips and continued, "What about the stock price..."

After hearing this, the king felt even more disgusted with "Entertainment Circle".

He believes that the film is aimed at him and Huayi Company.

Just look at the two big Buddhas behind "Entertainment Circle" and you will know.

Zhou Mo and I are old enemies. We have fought against each other countless times.

Old Han, who back then was in charge of China Film with Han Sanping and brought a large group of younger brothers to negotiate profit sharing with the cinema chains. We still remember vividly how the alliance of film and television companies broke down because Huayi cooperated with the original ones first.

How could Zuoshandiao, such a stingy person, let this matter go so easily?

So, now he’s back with a vengeance with “Showbiz.”

As to whether this is the real situation or not, it doesn’t really matter.

At least that’s what the king thinks.

Now, the stock price is falling like an avalanche.

The scene was even more brutal than that in "1942", and much more brutal.

After the filming of "1942", the total value of the company's stock price decline caused by the aftermath was equal to several "1942", and this time the decline is equal to several "1942" aftermath. "This storm has really hurt us, but we still have a chance, as long as "The Crossing" can break the box office record as Wu Baige said...

No, I don’t even need him to break the box office record, I just need him to reach 1.5 billion, or even 1.2 billion, and I can make back all the losses.”

Isn't it just making up a story?
He is good at this.

In other words, any boss who can run a big company is good at making up stories.

Zhou Mo, a mountain eagle.

There is still a long way to go!
"Call Director Wu in."

"Ah."

So, a moment later, those words appeared in the room.

"Director Wu, the company is depending on you from now on."

Wu Baige immediately expressed his opinion: "Boss Wang, don't worry, I have seen the support the company has given me during this period. I won't say some things, everything depends on my performance."

There was not a single word of falsehood in Wu Baige's words; they were all sincere.

To some extent, before this, he was still an inferior in status compared to the big and small kings. After all, he had to rely on others to pay money, provide resources, and make movies.

But after this incident, he, Huayi, and the two Wangs are now in the same boat, a complete community of interests.

"The Crossing" was a success, and both he and Huayi were able to take off and return to their former status.

Xiao Wang was watching Seto's affectionate performance and asked out of the blue, "By the way, Director Wu, what are your expectations for The Crossing?"

Wu Baige turned around and said, "That's right. My expectation is that the movie's final box office will exceed 2 billion!"

Xiao Wang was stunned: "Two parts?"

Wu Baige shook his head: "How is that possible? Of course it's a movie."

Xiao Wang's eyes widened immediately.

My saliva started to flow out.

The king also took several deep breaths.

He now felt that he might have been too confident just now.

This Wu Baige doesn't seem to be very reliable...

Wu Baige knew what the two were thinking, so he said bluntly, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not bragging. We are family and we know our own business. I don't need to ask you for a sky-high price now. After all, the movie has already been produced."

That’s true, the two kings nodded slightly.

Wu Baige continued, "So, I am really confident about The Crossing."

Xiao Wang continued: "It's just our content..."

Wu Baige smiled slightly, "Don't be impatient, Mr. Wang, let me analyze it slowly.

First of all, The Crossing is a disaster film. In fact, there is a market for disaster films in our country, and there was even a record that Earthquake won the championship, right? "

This is true.

"The Great Earthquake" is not only the pride of Xiao Gangpao, but also the pride of both brothers.

"Secondly, it is the current market environment. I know you two feel that the tragedy at the end of The Taiping might affect the box office, and I had the same thought at first.

But looking at the recent market reactions to the two films "Singing" and "Entertainment Circle", both can be regarded as tragic and ironic endings to a certain extent, but it turns out that the audience is not really opposed to such an ending. On the contrary, they feel it is real and pay for it. "

It seems that there is some truth in this.

"1942" was well received at the time, although its box office performance was not good. However, after research by the company, it was unanimously agreed that the reason for the poor data was that it was released at the wrong time.

It would be different at a different time.

"So what about the third one?" Xiao Wang asked.

(End of this chapter)