In the history of cinema, there have been only nine films worth more than $800 million at the box office, including "The Lord of the Rings," which was released last year by New Line Films.

Although in the North American box office war, New Line Pictures lost to Dream Entertainment Company and lost to Yi Feiyang's low-budget film "Spartan 300 Warriors", but "The Lord of the Rings" was still defeated, because the reason why "Sparta" was able to emerge and finally win was because Yi Feiyang shamelessly instigated the patriotic plot of the American people.

Looking back, looking at New Line Pictures' "The Lord of the Rings", it is indeed a blockbuster with a very magical atmosphere, and it has created a box office miracle overseas, and it has also pushed the 35-year career of New Line Film Company to the top. The medium-sized film production company took a fancy to Tolkien's classic work and made it into a film. However, Hollywood's major studios are worried that the film is too risky and will miss the opportunity.

At this moment, before the box office of the film is earned, the film industry has already begun to estimate the next move of the new line company. Before The Lord of the Rings, the company mostly made mid-budget films, and after The Lord of the Rings, will the company's management go back to that old path? Or hit a high-budget film like "The Lord of the Rings"? Competitors in the industry believe that "The Lord of the Rings" is a once-in-a-decade phenomenon.

While The Lord of the Rings is currently the most notable part of the company, the company as a whole is also experiencing a broader recovery. The first "The Lord of the Rings" was released at the end of 2001. The release of the film comes at a time when the company has just experienced a series of failures, such as "Son of Satan" and "In and Out of the City" starring Warren Beatty. The company was known for non-mainstream films such as "Ghost Street" and amazing comedies such as "Ace Spy". But then he lost his way.

Filmmaking is a high-risk business. Before earning a penny of income. All the costs have been invested. If the first release week doesn't grab the public's attention, the film will soon be gone. If the risks in this industry are universal, then "The Lord of the Rings" is even more dangerous.

"The Lord of the Rings" is planned to shoot a trilogy, with a total budget of more than $300 million, and it is produced by three films at the same time. Part of the reason for the simultaneous production may be to avoid re-gathering the crowd and re-setting to avoid additional costs. Avoid unnecessary complexity.

Adopting this strategy meant that the first film was a top priority, and if it failed, the other two would be worthless. Director Peter Jackson has never directed a high-budget blockbuster. Originally, Miramax also wanted to make this film, but due to the budget constraints set by shareholder Disney, Miramax boss Harvey Wienstein dropped out halfway, and no Hollywood studio has been interested in the film since.

New Line finances the film by bringing in partners. International distributors share part of the cost, and the company also sells licensing rights and computer game production rights. In addition, the film was produced in New Zealand and enjoyed tax exemption in New Zealand, which also solved some of the financial problems.

Even so. The company also ran into a situation where it was unable to raise 20-25% of the production cost, exceeding the highest risk level the company has ever had. For this. New Line Pictures did not stop doing anything, and directly borrowed $1 billion from the bank and used the company's shares as collateral, because Bob, the president of the company, believes that this "Lord of the Rings" will definitely be popular!

Facts have proved that this new line boss who once insulted fantasy entertainment "Sparta" as a bad movie, is right, "The Lord of the Rings" is popular, but people's "Sparta" is also a hot mess.

Bob selectively ignored the success of "Sparta" and counted the great achievements of "The Lord of the Rings" on his head, yes, in the eyes of outsiders, it was he Bob Dylan who bravely shouldered the burden when the new line was in danger, looked at "The Lord of the Rings" with a wise eye, and then made a lone bet and successfully turned over.

Clearly, President Bob's strategy may have saved the new line. When "The Lord of the Rings" was released, Time Warner, one of the shareholders of the new line, had just merged with AOL, and was preparing to rely on "Harry Potter" to snipe the new line blockbuster "The Lord of the Rings" to death. At that time, high-level people in the industry estimated that if the drama "The Lord of the Rings" failed, the new line might not escape the fate of being swallowed up by Warner Bros.

Now, with the huge success of "The Lord of the Rings", President Bob has no worries about the future, the question is whether Warner, who has been eyeing them, will give them the opportunity to continue filming and releasing the "Lord of the Rings" series?

Because in the eyes of Warner Bros., "Harry Potter" on its side must no longer lose to the new line of "The Lord of the Rings", not only for the sake of face, but also to eat this medium-sized film company that constantly provokes right and wrong.

In response to this, the new line company hurriedly held an all-level meeting to discuss countermeasures.

In the solemn office, the senior management of the new line gathered together, the president Bob bit a thick cigar, sat on the chairman's seat with a big man's posture, looked at everyone, and said: "At present, the situation of our company is estimated to have been seen by everyone, and it is also very clear that although our "Lord of the Rings" has earned more than 800 million box office, but the crisis has not passed, Warner has always been eyeing us, using the pitiful shares in their hands to bite us to the death!" God, this abominable wolf! ”

"So, we have to expand quickly, become stronger, and become more than anyone can swallow, so I suggest that in the future, we have to put all of our money into blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings...... In the past, the new line company had to get the consent of those damn shareholders to make any film that cost more than 50 million, but now, our own destiny is up to us! ”

Bob's provocative language calls for the company to work together, and many agree with him, but some of the top executives of the new line are also aware of the risks of overexpansion.

"On the new line, it's okay, if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. This is not a place full of bureaucrats. President Bob continued. Although our company has only 573 employees, most film companies employ tens of thousands of people. There are not many of us, but we are fully capable of competing with them. Yes, we have to believe in ourselves. We are the best! ”

"Therefore. I believe. As long as we all work together, neither the damn Hollywood Big Six nor the Warner Bros. who drooled over us will be able to gnaw on our hard bones! ”

Applause! This should be followed by a well-timed applause!

After his speech, Bob thought haughtily.

Applause rang out, but a very discordant voice suddenly said: "In addition to the six major Hollywood studios and Warner, should we still consider the new rise of fantasy entertainment?" ”

Damn it! Who is it? At this juncture, this depressing name is even mentioned! President Bob followed the prestige. I saw a thin man wiping his eyes with a glasses cloth, looking at him with a smile.

It's Alan, the bastard! It's just that the director of the company's bullshit production department dares to speak so loudly, doesn't he know that the words "Lu Dao Dream Entertainment and Yi Feiyang" are his taboos?

"Hehe, who should I be, it turned out to be Allen, for me, Dream Entertainment is simply like us, a medium-sized company. Not worth our attention! ”

"Oh yes? But they beat us at the North American box office, and they almost cut Sony Colombia to the brim! ”

Before. Allen, who has never dared to do anything with Bob, seems to have taken the wrong medicine at the moment, and sarcastically said very unceremoniously.

Bob was furious, and the big cigar he was biting almost fell on the table, "What did you say?" Are you laughing at me, man? ”

Alan put a sigh on the lenses and put them on, "Oh no no, I'm just talking about a fact......"

"Facts, what facts? Could it be that Dream Entertainment is even stronger than Warner? ”

"Maybe!" Alan said unhurriedly.

"Hahaha!" Bob laughed, "Are you talking in your sleep?" ”

Just when the atmosphere froze, a voice suddenly said, "No, he's not talking in a dream, but the truth!" With the sound of speaking, I saw Yi Feiyang walking in with a large group of people.

Behind him, it seems that followed by Gusta, the owner of Lionsgate Films, and Davis, the owner of Dimen Pictures, in addition to a group of lawyer-like figures.

"China easy? How did you get in? This is the meeting room of our new line company! Bob exasperated.

Yi Feiyang pulled a chair with a smile and sat down with a swagger, "Oh yes? So as the largest shareholder of the new line company, I can always come here to observe, right? ”

"What do you say? Shareholder? ”

"That's right! Perhaps you don't know, I have already bought 500 million shares of Mr. Smith's new line of shares in the Imperial Company, and of course, the 1 billion shares you pledged with the bank...... All in all, I should now hold 38 percent of the shares of the new line company, and you say, don't I have the right to sit in on it? ”

"Oh shit, it can't be!" Bob's face changed dramatically.

"Nothing impossible, Thomas, show Mr. Bob what we have on hand!"

Thomas, who was following Yi Feiyang, stood up with rare vigour and handed the information to Bob. Bob looked at it, and the more he looked at it, the more ugly his face became.

The last one let out a wail, "God, what the hell is going on?!" How do you know about our cooperation with the Imperial Corporation and the bank loans? ”

Knowing that these are all trade secrets, Bob was surprised where Yi Feiyang got the news.

In fact, even Gusta and Davis, who were behind Yi Feiyang, were surprised by Yi Feiyang's move; Even such a trade secret can be dug up, such a strange method is incredible.

You must know that whether it is New Line, Lionsgate, or Dimen, they are different from Dream Entertainment, which is not listed, so it does not have much to do with banks, but these three companies are frequent customers of bank loans, and the condition of mortgage loans is equity.

If Yi Feiyang has the mind to engage in the Lion Gate or the Emperor Gate in the future, he can completely concoct it in the same way, and when he thought of this, Gusta and Davis couldn't help but shudder.

In addition, Gusta and Davis also vaguely understood the deep meaning behind Yi Feiyang's invitation to be "arbitrators" and "witnesses" this time, killing chickens and monkeys to set an example!

At this moment, Lionsgate Gusta, who was closer to Yi Feiyang, felt the distance between him and Yi Feiyang for the first time, yes, if Gusta still regarded Yi Feiyang as a little brother before, then now this little brother has already turned over and become a big brother, but Gusta is unwilling to accept this fact.

Besides, in front of him, Bob looked at Yi Feiyang, who was full of confidence, and suddenly laughed, "Yi, do you really think you are the largest shareholder?" No, you only have 38 percent of the shares, and we, yes, it's us, and all of you here add up to more than 40 percent! So, I'm going to kick you out of the cracks! ”

When it came to "kicking out", Bob gritted his teeth and glared at Yi Feiyang fiercely, it can be believed that if Yi Feiyang doesn't leave, Bob will kick this hateful guy away with his own hands.

In the face of Bob's Jedi counterattack, Yi Feiyang smiled, "Who said that I only have thirty-eight percent of the equity - Mr. Allen, what do you say?" ”

Allen, who has always been at odds with Bob and has always been looked down upon by Bob, stood up with a smile, "Yes, if you add my three percent, I think my dear Mr. Yi will be the new president here!" ”

Outcry!

No one could have imagined that such a change would happen!

Bob opened his mouth wide and looked at Allen, who had stabbed himself in the back!

This damn guy is ...... He actually colluded with outsiders to betray himself! No, it's a betrayal of the company!

The other senior executives of the new line also stared dumbly at the incredible change in the situation, and their eyes kept changing......

Allen, who originally seemed very "small" in the company, instantly became a bombshell that affected the situation, which no one could have imagined.

"I ...... I lost! Bob understands that the big picture is set, and he can't do anything about it.

Get up and give way.

There is the throne of the president.

Everyone looked at Yi Feiyang, waiting for the new president to ascend the throne, but Yi Feiyang didn't move, he just shrugged his shoulders very easily, and then said: "This seat is not suitable for me, you should sit!" ”

"Ah, what did you say?" Bob thought he had misheard.

Yi Feiyang smiled, "You are very good, at least you take care of the new line very well, so you can continue to be the president of the company, as for Mr. Allen, I think he is very capable and can be the vice president...... Which of you has objections? Yi Feiyang glanced around. No one dared to say anything.

"Very good, I like your attitude!" Yi Feiyang's eyes were scorching, he glanced at Gusta and the others, and then his eyes fell on Bob, and he said in an indifferent but very sure tone: "Then you will remember clearly in the future, if anyone plays tricks with me, I will erase him from the entertainment industry!" Of course, if any company does the right thing with me, I'll get it removed from Hollywood forever! ”

At that moment, everyone shuddered. (To be continued......)