Entertainment Empire System

Wang Zhongjun didn't expect Ye Ming to be so rude. You must know that this is the director of "Sunny Days" and one of the few directors in China who has won international awards. Otherwise, it would be impossible to attract so much investment. Went to film "The Japs Are Coming".

But it is said that Ye Ming did not give any face to such a person. However, Jiang Wen said with a smile at this time: "Boss Ye still understands me. Movies are a money-burning industry. No, now is the time for me to come to you.

Boss Dong Ping has promised to invest 8 million, which is still 12 million short of the budget. I believe that 20 million is almost enough for me to win this movie. "

Geniuses have different ideas from others. Ye Ming said it so directly, but Jiang Wen was not angry. It was a fact that he spent money making movies. In fact, which director does not burn money when making a movie? Wang Zhongjun immediately took over the conversation and said, "Brother Ye, sit down first and let's chat while we eat."

Many things among Chinese people can actually be negotiated over the wine table. And friends, if you drink a few more times, they basically become friends.

After sitting down, Wang Zhongjun, as the host, was the first to greet everyone and said: "Director Jiang has already said it. I just won't hide it anymore. The matter is very simple. Director Jiang Wen wants to make a new film." , it is estimated that the investment will be 20 million, and there is still a gap of 12 million. Originally, our Huayi Brothers could also win it, but next year, our company will invest in some other movies, and it will not be possible for a short period of time. I can't come up with that much money. The five million is our company's investment, and I hope the two of you can discuss the remaining eight million and resolve it."

In fact, if you talk about it, Jiang Wen's name is quite capable of deceiving people, otherwise Dong Ping would not have given him an investment of eight million. In fact, Chen Weimin is not very good at investing in this area. He is very cautious in investing in this industry, because Chen Weimin is very aware of the cruelty of the film industry. At the moment, Chen Weimin hesitated and still looked at Jiang Wen. Famous said: "If the project is officially approved by the country, then our company can participate in an investment of 4 million."

National project approval basically means that the Radio, Film and Television Administration has approved it. Movies like this can generally be released in China. Given Jiang Wen's reputation, if the domestic box office fares well, then there probably won't be any big problem in recouping the investment in the end.

This is Chen Weimin’s mature and prudent investment approach. At this time, when Wang Zhongjun turned his attention to Ye Ming, Ye Ming suddenly felt the pressure. "The Devils Are Coming" is a very cheating movie. Jiang Wen finished filming and went to the Cannes Film Festival without approval. .

As a result, it was released domestically. Moreover, this investment is not the 20 million expected in advance, but 30 million. Jiang Wen's movies are generally very expensive.

So Ye Ming didn't want to do this business at this time, but after thinking about it, the current domestic entertainment industry is like this. Several companies invest in a movie together, sharing risks and benefits, which is a rather strange model. .

Thinking that Huihuang would still have to work in this circle in the future, Ye Ming said at the moment: "If you can give me the peripheral copyrights in Southeast Asia, I will have no problem investing four million."

There are too many uncertainties in this film, so under such a situation, Ye Ming himself had to be careful. Wang Zhongjun and Jiang Wen glanced at each other. Wang Zhongjun was noncommittal, but the sarcastic expression flashed past, as if he was mocking Ye Ming for not overestimating his abilities. Then he coughed and said, "Brother Ye, Southeast Asia is also Including the mainland, our movie focuses on Southeast Asia, if you have been there, what will our family eat?"

Jiang Wen was even more unbearable, and his face obviously turned into a dark clouded expression. At this time, Jiang Wen still hadn't learned how to hide his inner feelings through good demonstrations. He put everything on his face. At this moment, it seemed that He had the kind of stinky face that said everyone owed him five million. On the other hand, Chen Weimin was quite patient, and there was no change in his expression at all, as if he was quietly waiting for the next step.

At this time, Ye Mingcai suddenly thought of a problem. We have not yet joined the WTO, and movies have not yet been in line with international standards. In the future, when talking about peripheral copyrights in Southeast Asia, in general circles, the mainland copyrights are divided and counted separately. At this time, the peripheral copyrights in Southeast Asia refer to the copyrights of other Southeast Asian countries other than the mainland.

At that moment, Ye Ming said with a smile: "Of course, I mean all copyrights in Southeast Asia outside the mainland. To show my sincerity, I can give up my box office share from the mainland."

This statement has to make people suspicious. Generally speaking, Chinese movies are dominated by the domestic box office. But at a time like this, Ye Ming actually said that he could actively give up the mainland box office. This has to be said. People are impressed. Jiang Wen said in a low voice: "It's not impossible to give you the copyright in Southeast Asia. What I mean is that if I give you the copyright in Southeast Asia, can Brother Ye guarantee that there will be no accidents in the investment?"

Ye Ming was very confident about this. He nodded and said, "We can sign a guaranteed contract, and Brilliant Film and Television will invest four million. Director Jiang can rest assured."

Once a contract is signed, things must be done according to the rules. When signing the contract, Ye Ming asked specifically: "Director Jiang, Mr. Dong Pingdong won't have any objections to the peripheral copyrights in Southeast Asia. He paid 8 million. Don't worry if Mr. Dong doesn't agree to it." ah."

This naturally means to put villains first before gentlemen. In fact, it is not just one or two people in the entertainment industry who have gone to court because of this.

Jiang Wen said very boldly: "Don't worry about this. Boss Dong wants the domestic copyright. The copyright in other Southeast Asian countries is still in my hands."

Now, Ye Ming was completely relieved, but when signing the contract, Ye Ming made a special note, that is. This contract actually means that Ye Ming invested four million to buy all the copyrights of "The Devils Are Coming" in Southeast Asia except the mainland, including DVDs and other audio-visual products. Why is it not an investment, but a direct buyout? Wang Zhongjun asked one more question, what does this mean?

Ye Ming said with a smile: "I plan to make a TV series after the New Year, and I also have a movie to shoot, so I don't have much time to worry about this matter. Direct investment buys out the worry."

Ye Ming knows that next year, Li Yu's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will start filming. This is a big production, and it is said to be a film that is destined to become famous internationally. When filming, he wants to I’m afraid it’s not easy to be distracted by other things. Of course, Ye Ming would not say that Jiang Wen would shoot "The Devils Are Coming" to a height of 30 million, which was more than 30% more than the budget.

At this moment, Ye Ming said that he was burning money, which was not wrong at all. After the contract was signed, we were now considered partners. Therefore, the estrangement between each other was also reduced a lot. Wang Zhongjun said meaningfully: "Three of you, to be honest with you, I also got news that the country is going to implement The reform of the film market is said to allow foreign investment in the construction of cinemas. This matter is widely circulated in the circle. Think about it.

If film companies can master the two channels of production and distribution, then they can really make money. It is a good opportunity for our private companies. "

In 1999, two major events happened in the Chinese entertainment industry. One was the establishment of China Film and Television Group. China Film and Television Group was an industrial trust composed of eight state-owned companies including China Film Company and Beijing Film Factory. It was a giant in the entertainment industry. No tyrants. Another big thing is the [Interim Provisions on Foreign Investment in Cinemas], which laid the legal foundation for the eight major cinema chains such as New Film Alliance, Wanda and so on.

In fact, movies were already lifeless by the end of the 1990s, and the few bright spots that were limited could not save the decline of domestic movies. The key is that there is no cinema. In the past, movie theaters were state-owned, and whether they made money or not was supported by the state. Later, after the reform, movie theaters became a useless existence, and grass could grow in movie theaters in many second- and third-tier cities.

Reform is actually an urgent matter. Both the government and private capital hope to achieve reform.

This news was very shocking to Jiang Wen and Chen Weimin. They are both filmmakers, so they naturally know what theater chains represent. In the past, no matter who was calling you a liar, you would always have to hand it over to the state for screening. This virtually limits the development of the domestic film market, which is not good news for domestic film studios.

But now, it is said that foreign investors are allowed to invest in the construction of cinemas. This is definitely news worth remembering for domestic filmmakers. At this time, Chen Weimin finally couldn't hold back his excitement and said: "The country actually said that foreign investors are allowed to invest in the construction of cinemas. By then, not only will there be private cinema chains, but by then, the domestic film market will be very... It’s so lively.”

This allowed a filmmaker like Chen Weimin to see a little glimmer of hope, and the infinite pride in his heart finally burst out at this moment. At this time, Jiang Wen also said with some excitement: "If foreign capital can come in and invest in cinemas, will the spring of our Chinese movies be coming?"

At least Jiang Wen thinks this is a very good thing. (To be continued)