Chapter 59: The Hong Kong Film Industry Has Changed
The reporters at the signing site, under Wu Cheng's series of actions, were all stunned.
Originally, they were invited here, but they were a little unclear, but they didn't react until the boss of Lisheng Cinema Line signed a contract with Wu Cheng. The next moment, their brains suddenly exploded, and they felt that the Xiangjiang film industry was about to change, and they gasped one by one, but they were excited.
When Wu Cheng announced that Cen Jianxun was the general manager of the theater line, all the reporters began to ask about Wu Cheng and Lisheng's bosses.
"Mr. Wu, Donglong International is planning to compete with Golden Harvest and the Shaw Brothers when it enters the Lisheng Cinema Line, aren't you afraid that Boss Zou and Shao Tycoon will join forces to suppress it?"
"Mr. Wu, does Donglong International's acquisition of Lisheng Cinemas mean that Donglong International is ready to meet the joint attack of Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers? What makes you so confident?"
"Mr. Wu, is it convenient to reveal how much money you spent on the acquisition of Lisheng Cinemas? What makes you so confident, aren't you afraid that the cinema chain will lose money?"
"Mr. Wu......"
Wu Cheng knocked on the table and said coldly: "It's not time to ask questions yet, please be quiet first, I'll say a few words first, if there are any questions, one by one!"
Wu Cheng's look reminded many reporters of the start-up scene of 'Drunk One' last month, and for a while, many reporters closed their mouths directly. And those who don't know how to shut up were directly invited out by Wu Cheng called the security guard, and once again staged the end of offending Wu Cheng.
Because of this, Wu Cheng has become an arrogant tyrant in the eyes of those reporters.
"Donglong International took over the Lisheng Cinema Line, not to challenge anyone? Those who want to provoke the relationship between me and Zou Daheng and Shao Daheng should have their eyes brighter. Wu Cheng's expression was a little playful, and he said at the end: "If Donglong International wants to develop and grow, in addition to shooting its own films, it naturally needs its own theaters. And Lisheng Cinemas is our best choice. ”
After a pause, he continued: "We welcome all idle cinema chains to join the Flying Dragon Cinema Line. In addition, we also welcome other film companies to send the film to the Dragon Cinema for screening. Here, I announce that Feilong Cinema Line will cancel the cinema package system and implement the film sharing system. Of course, all films released need to be strictly reviewed by our purchasing department before they can be released, and whether they will be added or reduced after the release is determined by the market. That's my promise!"
Boom -
Wu Cheng's words were like a thunderclap, echoing in the sky above the Xiangjiang River.
Of course, this is a metaphor, and although it is not so exaggerated, in the eyes of many, it is not far behind. You must know that the cinema chain package system is produced by the cinema chain for its own interests.
If this system is canceled, whether a film is released in theaters or not, whether it loses money or not, has nothing to do with the producer. The producer only needs to provide the film.
What did Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest do? What else could they do besides canceling it?
Fortunately, Shaw Brothers is more self-produced and self-sold, and they don't have to worry about not having a film source, but Golden Harvest is different! Golden Harvest's own films are not enough for their own theaters to digest. This is tantamount to digging up the foundation of the Jiahe Cinema Line single-handedly, and it is strange that Zou Wenhuai is not looking for Wu Cheng to work hard!
That night, the news was already flying all over Xiangjiang, and by the next day, almost everyone who read the newspaper knew the news.
Those free filmmakers clapped their hands and celebrated with each other, thinking that this was simply their gospel. But big companies like Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers are directly scolding their mothers.
Shaw Brothers is better, at least Shao Tycoon is very calm, and he is even in the mood to think, looking back at how Wu Cheng's little monkey fights with Zou Wenhuai.
Sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight or something, he likes it the most!
In the past few years, he has fought with Zou Wenhuai, and it is obvious that the Shaw Brothers have had a very difficult time. Now that an ally has suddenly run out, his mood is naturally more joyful.
However, his concubine Fang Yihua felt that Wu Cheng, a young man, was actually quite dangerous, and his preservation was not a good thing for the Shao family!
Could Shao Tycoon not be able to think of this? Surely he would not be unexpected, but he was a little hesitant in his heart, after all, their current main force was on the wireless side.
Moreover, the relationship between him and Wu Cheng is not bad, and he is a senior, so he is naturally embarrassed to do the kind of thing that suppresses the junior and does not let him come out.
And as many people have speculated, Zou Wenhuai is really angry!
Many of the high-end decorations in his office were poisoned by him, if it weren't for his lover and a few friends to stop him, he probably would have the heart to go directly to Wu Cheng desperately.
"This little bastard, I knew he was a white-eyed wolf who couldn't be raised, and he actually dug into our walls. Lisheng's people are not good either, and they actually stabbed me in the back!"
He Guanchang shook his head and sighed: "Actually, we already knew that the kid surnamed Wu was not a peaceful master, but no one thought that his movements would be so fast." There's nothing to be angry about, he doesn't owe us, what to do, that's his freedom!"
Cai Yongchang said loudly: "Why can't you blame him? He took over the Lisheng Cinema Line, it was his freedom that was not wrong, but the mistake was wrong, he ignored the rules of the industry and canceled the bottom system, isn't this digging the foundation under our feet?
"That's true, moreover, Lisheng Cinema Line is silent, and directly sells the theater line, they have cooperated with us before, we can sue him for breach of contract......"
He Guanchang couldn't cry or laughed, and said: "How can you sue? It's true that they have cooperated with us, but they are only selling the theater chain, and they are not not continuing to cooperate with us, can we stand on our feet legally? Now it is a little difficult to handle, should we terminate our cooperation with them, or continue to cooperate with them? If we do, we are afraid that the other party will bite us back." ”
He said and sighed: "In the end, let's underestimate that Wu Cheng, who would have thought that he only made a movie, and he had the courage to directly spend 40 million yuan to buy Lisheng Cinemas! I'm a little curious, how did he get so much money!"
Zou Wenhuai took a few deep breaths, drove out the depression in his heart, and said: "This is nothing strange, although his uncle Wu Mingquan can only be regarded as a third-rate wealthy family in Xiangjiang, even if it is a wealthy family that is not in the stream, it is also a wealthy family, and it is not difficult to lend him tens of millions." Now the important thing is not that, but the kid must be taught a lesson. ”
Zou Wenhuai sneered, regained the momentum of the entertainment industry boss, and patted the case: "From now on, we will terminate the cooperation with Lisheng Cinema Line, and release the news to the outside world, all with Lisheng...... No, it's Feilong Cinemas now, and all the film companies that have been in contact with them, we don't release their films, but I want to see how many people are willing to take this risk. In addition, check when the "Miscellaneous Boy" they filmed will be released, I will use "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" to snipe it, let that kid feel pain, and teach them a good lesson!"
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but gasp, and when a big guy who could compete with Shao Daheng became serious, they realized how strong and terrifying this momentum was!
At the same time, they also thought in their hearts: What is Wu Cheng going to use in response to Jiahe's sniping this time?
When Wu Cheng heard that Golden Harvest was not cooperating with those film companies that had been in contact with the Feilong Cinema Line, Wu Cheng laughed, "Zou Tycoon is just like that, alas, a little disappointed!"
Cen Jianxun was a little speechless, and said with a wry smile: "Boss, this is all burning eyebrows, can you still laugh?" Jiahe released such words, just to pick up all the good films first, and leave some unwanted bad movies to us, in the long run, our theater chain can't hold it!"
Hong Jinbao also frowned and said: "Moreover, I believe that Jiahe's side will also try his best to snipe our flagship film "Miscellaneous Boys", and it is likely to be the film you gave." ”
When Wu Cheng heard this, his brows couldn't help jumping, others don't know how strong the combat effectiveness of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" is, Wu Cheng is very clear. If Golden Harvest really has this kind of thought, then the result can be imagined, and "Miscellaneous Kid" will definitely not be able to do it.
So, would Golden Harvest think so?
Wu Cheng felt that if he were himself, he would do the same!
But is this a problem? "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" was written by himself!
Wu Cheng thought about it, suddenly laughed, and comforted: "Actually, even if this situation really happens, it's not a big deal. "Half a catty, eight taels" and "Miscellaneous Boys" are two different themes, and they are both books written by me, as long as we promote it, point out my screenwriter, maybe we can borrow a 'half catty' of the east wind then!"
"This ...... This is too dangerous!" Hong Jinbao and Cen Jianxun smiled bitterly.
"Wealth is in danger! What other way can there be besides this method? Who knew that Zou Tycoon's heart would be so small! He obviously had the idea of letting me hit my right hand with my left hand. Moreover, he thinks that 'half a catty' will win over 'miscellaneous', and if he wins, he will definitely be able to anger me!"
Wu Cheng said, paused, and said: "It is estimated that the filming of "Half a Pound and Eight Taels" has been completed, and it should also be in the later stage of production. Notify the departments, and in an hour, a high-level meeting will be held!"
At this moment, Wu Cheng's secretary Wang Xinwei knocked on the door and said, "Boss, the bosses of the theaters that joined the original Lisheng Cinema Line are here, do you want to see them?"
Hong Jinbao and Cen Jianxun glanced at each other, and they both felt that the other party was not good.
"It seems that these people are frightened by Zou Tycoon's momentum!" Wu Cheng couldn't help but sneer when he heard this, got up and buttoned up his suit, and said with a smile: "There's no way, I have to go and comfort them first! Brother Sanmao, Ah Xun, you go with me! By the way, you go and inform the heads of various departments of the company, and in an hour, the small screening room will gather!"
"Okay, boss!"