Chapter 403: Turning the Tide
Ye Ming said that these are definitely not alarmist, in fact, when they reach a position like Wang Zhongjun and them, they still see the problem relatively clearly, but it is one thing to find it, and if you can really calm down and think about solving the problem, it is another matter.
Wang Zhongjun said a little helplessly: "Ye Ming, in fact, you don't see this matter clearly, we also know, but what can a few of us change, speaking of the four of us, we are the group of people standing at the top in the entertainment industry, even if you are new and have an unstable foundation, but as long as you are given two years to develop, you must be another big man in the entertainment industry." But we don't use it, this is still the meaning of the above, just like the current cinema chain, there is no fixed model for dividing it, although the state says that private production of zuò movies is allowed, but the cinema chain is in the hands of the state, so how the box office is divided depends on the above meaning. Even if it's your theater chain, isn't it also affiliated with the name of the new film association? Therefore, this is especially important at a time when such a release is king.
There are no rules in these years, there are no rules, people in Hollywood, how to divide the accounts in the first week of the movie, how to divide the accounts in the second week, there are clear regulations, you see what we are. Therefore, it is normal for us to have infighting now. ”
Ye Ming also understands this very well, because the real sharing agreement of domestic films will only appear next year, and it is generally the box office of the film company at 35%, which is still a model formed in the mid-to-late nineties, it can be said that the producer is relatively at a loss, but the theaters are all state-run, and no one can change this lightly, Wang Zhongjun actually sighed at this point, Huaxia filmmakers are still quite poor in terms of this right to speak.
Therefore. Ye Ming said helplessly: "Then you just think I'm a bully, don't you, in fact, I also had a plan for this matter." It would have been nice to have a bunch of people who could make their own theater, but then I thought about it. People in our circle, if they cooperate to form a theater chain, who will be the boss is a problem, so they cooperated with Warner Bros. to build a theater chain on their own. Even if I suffer a loss, I have decided that I want to engage in theaters, and I will not put my fate in the hands of others.
You all know that my company's funds are impossible to hold on for two weeks now, isn't it, however, I can sue you. I'm afraid that the company's funds won't last for ten days, and if it is consumed like this, and there is no new large amount of money, then my company will go bankrupt in less than ten days. But this is not possible. ”
Dong Ping was very curious, he couldn't figure out Ye Ming at the moment, why this guy still has so much confidence now: "I have calculated all your methods, as long as the [Bright Sword] does not need to lift the ban, then your company will not have any possibility of survival, but I am curious, why are you so calm." Or a bluff.
Hollywood's giants will bring you money, but it also depends on whether the people above are willing to let them intervene, once it is indicated above. Then what are the eight giants, the nine giants, and the other kind of storage zài are all paper tigers. Therefore, I think it is more appropriate to have people from within Huaxia. Of course, we can also say that there is no problem in cooperating, and it is acceptable to cooperate with each other by investing in shares, or even exchanging shares with each other. ”
Because of the relationship between Dong Ping and Ye Ming, it is not good, but it is not an enemy either, therefore. In such a situation, he said something like this. It is somewhat feasible, at least Wang Zhongjun thinks that this method is a feasible method. If Ye Ming can accept it, Huayi Brothers does not mean that they can't cooperate with Ye Ming.
Who knew that Ye Ming smiled and took out a newspaper, which was a fax newspaper, a copy of Baodao's [United Daily News], and after seeing the date, today's newspaper.
The appearance of this newspaper is a bit surprising, Wang Zhongjun and the three of them don't understand it very well, what kind of meaning is this, it's just a newspaper.
Wang Zhongjun took the newspaper and said a little strangely: "Ye Ming, I don't understand what this means. Ye Ming smiled and crossed his fingers at the three bigwigs and said, "This is today's newspaper, what I want you to read is what the headlines of today's newspaper are, I don't know if you can see anything." ”
At this time, Wang Zhongjun looked at the headline of the newspaper with some doubts: "A Bian from Baodao has come to power, and Brother Song's gang has failed, this is simply incredible, why did Brother Song fail." Ah Bian's coming to power will have a considerable impact on cross-strait policy. ”
Although Wang Zhongjun is a filmmaker, he still pays more attention to political news, especially when it comes to making films, maybe one of the above policy changes is a huge profit or loss for the film company.
Of course, at this time, Wang Zhongjun still couldn't figure out what this Ah Bian had to do with Ye Ming. Ye Ming said with a smile: "There must be an impact, in fact, this will also have an impact on my company The TV series [Bright Sword] will be lifted within three days, and I dare to guarantee that Tianchaotai will also give me a good price." Therefore, your hopes are in vain. ”
Dong Ping was silent, he came over with confidence, but he didn't expect that Ye Mingqi was still superior, and as a result, he failed. And what was even more disappointed was Luo Sihai, Luo Sihai was suspicious and wanted to clean up Ye Ming. But in such a situation, he wanted to clean up Ye Ming, but was cracked by Ye Ming lightly.
After receiving the fax of the newspaper, Luo Sihai said with some unwillingness: "Have you already calculated that if A-bian comes to power, there will be certain changes in cross-strait relations?"
A big defeat, the three bigwigs came to Brilliant Film and Television together, for what it is conceivable, but the results are all lost, such a result is something that the three of them did not expect. Luo Sihai and Dong Ping knew that there was no need for them to stay, so they left dejectedly. After entering the elevator, Luo Sihai still said with some indignation: "Why does Ye Ming have such good luck, he can turn the tables at this time, Brother Song's gang are idiots, they were actually usurped by Ah Bian, it's just a bunch of rice buckets." ”
Dong Ping is a little older. Looking at the problem is also very steady, not surprised or happy, and said: "This is fate, this is luck." If Ye Ming can have an achievement like this, it is definitely not accidental.
[Bright Sword] was banned from screening. That's because some people above said that the TV series was not right, but now Ah Bian has come to power. The people above must change the countermeasures of cross-strait relations, so this TV series is just right, Ye Ming said that it is absolutely possible to lift the ban in three days, and I dare to say that it is even possible for the people of Tianchaotai to directly offer a sky-high price. ”
It's the Celestial Empire that wants to tear up the contract. At this time, once the above policy is changed, then on such a problem, it is impossible to ask Ye Ming to re-sign the contract without paying a certain price. Ye Ming is definitely not the kind of person who doesn't fight back even if he suffers a loss. Dong Ping is very sure of this. Ye Ming is the kind of businessman like a little fox, and he will not let go of any opportunity to pursue profits.
Yang Fan, director of the Tianchao TV drama channel, stood in front of Chen Hanyuan, his expression was a little nervous, although the indoor air conditioner was as warm as spring, but in such a situation, it was actually more to talk about. Yang Fan was cool in his heart, he didn't know what it meant.
The plan can't keep up with the changes. Chen Hanyuan said with some anger: "Xiao Yang, you are also an old man in the stage." This thing is a little unkind, Ye Ming's TV series was banned from screening, but his movie [People in Embarrassment] said that it was not banned from screening, you let people leave, what does this mean. Also, why didn't you ask your superiors to tell you about the contract with Brilliant Film and Television?"
Yang Fan also said very helplessly: "Director, you also know that I am the director." Where is there such a big boldness, the leaders above forbid the screening of [Bright Sword]. A group of people from the TV drama channel discussed, it is better to clear up this matter quickly.
But who would have thought. That Ah Bian of Treasure Island actually came to power. At this time, some of the opinions in [Bright Sword] are difficult to say. ”
Chen Hanyuan frowned and said, "Actually, it's not an accident, it's all nonsense from the people below, [Bright Sword] The position of this TV series is still very top firm, the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, which is also in line with historical facts, not exaggerated, deducing history, this is a good TV series, therefore, we need to focus on supporting it, on such a problem, you tore up the contract, which made the leader very embarrassed, and there was an order from above, to sign a contract with Brilliant Film and Television again, you can do it yourself, and, I heard, the above means to make this [Bright Sword] As a set of prime-time TV series screening, it may not be broadcast in eight sets, you have a mental preparation. If you can't fix this properly, I won't be able to protect you. ”
Yang Fan was a little surprised at this time, this matter was decided by the leaders above, but in the end, it was actually a small director of him who was responsible for the black pot, what kind of place do you say.
However, at this time, Yang Fan also gritted his teeth and said: "Director of the station, don't worry, I will definitely solve this matter, but I think it would be better if there is a person who threads the needle, otherwise, then I am afraid that it will not end well." ”
Chen Hanyuan, as the deputy director in charge, naturally knew that he should try his best to solve the problem, thought about it and said: "Go to Director Han, the relationship between Director Han Shanping and Ye Ming is quite good, I think, as long as Director Han comes forward, then on such a problem, Ye Ming will definitely give face." ”
Now Yang Fan finally had a head, and directly contacted Han Shanping. And the occurrence of such a thing, the impact is not as simple as the aspect of Tianchaotai.
On such a matter, Paramount and Warner Bros. are actually the first to get their own news.
Mr. Wood and Ai Qiuhua waited at the hotel for two days, but a news at noon made them unable to sit still. This news is very simple, it is a news about Treasure Island, that is, there is a person named Ah Bian who has come to power on Treasure Island. It is a very rare thing that Brother Song's side actually said that it had retreated, and this indicates that a series of changes will take place in cross-strait relations.
And this change made Mr. Wood a little silent, because he could see something in the middle, and at this time, he said a little unwillingly: "It's not simple, it's not simple." This little friend of ours is really not simple, although he is a businessman, but he did not expect to understand the changes in the current situation so thoroughly. Ah Bian came to power. At this time, some changes will definitely take place in cross-strait relations, which is a good opportunity for brilliant film and television. ”
Ai Qiuhua was also a little unwilling. But even if she said something unwilling, then what could she do on such a question, she was very helpless and said, "Cunning man, he is the most cunning person I have ever seen." Paramount didn't expect this," Mr. Wood was a little unwilling, but still very disappointed, "I really didn't expect that, who would have thought that such a change would happen on the Treasure Island, doesn't this bring Brilliant Film and Television back to life? Now you have also offended Ye Ming, but I think, if you calculate it next, can you win the second part of [Harry Potter], if not, it will be regarded as making a wedding dress for someone else. ”
At this time, Mr. Wood's mind was also active, if he could win the second part of [Harry Potter], then maybe this was an opportunity.
Ai Qiuhua didn't mean to be disappointed, she said confidently: "We have priority, although we have not signed the second part, but we have priority." This is something you can't match, and we have a plan for the next step. This time, if it is said that the acquisition can be successful, it is the best, but if the acquisition is not successful, in such a case, the headquarters will invite Ye Ming to the United Kingdom to participate in the casting activity of [Harry Potter], you must know that people with such rights, the whole world is only five or six people, and if Ye Ming can get such a right, it will be somewhat discouraged. ”
This is Warner Bros. second plan. will not offend Ye Ming, and there is no need to offend Ye Ming.
Mr. Wood hears this. Knowing that things are irreparable, Warner Bros. has made two preparations after all. Paramount has no chance of success, and the rest of the Hollywood giants will not have such a possibility. Therefore, Mr. Wood reluctantly reported the situation to the board of directors and left early.
Ms. Ai Qiuhua immediately picked up the phone and contacted Ye Ming. At this time, Ye Ming was invited to a tea house by Han Shan Pinghei, the autumn wind was slow, blowing away the fallen leaves in one place, and there was a bleak atmosphere hidden in the harvest season.
At this time, Yang Fan's mood was not very good, he was a person from Tianchaotai, and wherever he went, it didn't mean that he was well eaten, drunk and entertained. At this time, I went to meet the boss of a private film and television company, if it was before, it would be that he, the director of the TV drama channel, looked up to Ye Ming. But now it's different, Chen Hanyuan, the deputy director in charge of the TV drama channel, must have ordered him to sign [Bright Sword] again, which is not easy to do.
Even if there is Han Shanping to do peace, he feels that things cannot be solved so easily. Ye Ming is a person he has not had much contact with, but he also understands that he is a very difficult opponent.
At this time, the atmosphere of the three of them was a little awkward, so Han Shanping said with a smile: "Everyone is not so restrained, they are all old friends, if there is something to say, don't hide it, there are still many opportunities for cooperation in the future?" Ye Ming, you are also very clear about what Lao Yang means. Lao Yang terminated your [Bright Sword] contract, he didn't have that much ability, not his own meaning, but the General Administration didn't have a pass, you can't count this on Lao Yang. Today, Lao Yang Ke came to you very sincerely, you want to give your brother a face. ”
Han Shanping knew that Ye Ming was not the kind of person who hid and tucked it, if there was something to say directly, it was not Ye Ming's style to hide it, nor was it his Han Shanping's style. Therefore, Yang Fan's intention was directly stated. And Yang Fan was also a little embarrassed and said: "Manager Ye, in fact, what Director Han said is not wrong, I am a person, an errand runner, and I am not in charge of anything, now that your TV series has decided to lift the ban, I hope you can re-sign us to Tianchaotai." If you agree, we will be good friends in the future, and if it is useful to me in the future, you can just say it. I'll let people join the crew tomorrow, this time I don't want a penny, what do you think?"
Ye Ming naturally loses, he won't be so careful, he knows that once the TV series is said to be broadcast on Tianchao TV, how influential it will be when it is like this, Tianchao TV tore up the contract, that is, his TV series was banned from being screened, this is actually not a violation of the contract. However, some of the staff of [People in Embarrassment] are people from the TV drama production center, and it was Yang Fan who took the initiative to evacuate, which is where Yang Fan expressed his apology.
Ye Ming didn't mean to embarrass Yang Fan at all, he picked up the tea with a smile and said: "Director Yang is polite, I have contacted a friend from the film academy about the movie, and I have contacted a group of people who have started to re-invest in the production of zuò, this is not busy to solve, as for the [Bright Sword] was originally jointly produced by our two families, so of course I am happy to continue to cooperate with you." The price doesn't have to change, just do what we say. I believe we have a good start to working together. (To be continued)