As expected.

In the next two days, several major companies made their own plans to compete for the final share of "Mermaid", and secretly staged a wave of wonderful business wars.

It wasn't until March 25 that the dust settled.

Ali Pictures finally won, and signed an investment contract with Xinghui for 60 million soft girl coins from Tengxun, LeTV, and Bona, who came later.

15 million production funds, 10 million to make up for Xinghui, a full premium of 35 million.

So far, all the 300 million investment in "Mermaid" has arrived, and it can be started just after the script has been reviewed.

Hengyu headquarters.

Fang Ziheng looked surprised, looked at Lin Wei and Guo Fan in front of him and asked, "What's the matter, didn't Zhou Xingchi reject Alibaba Pictures?" ”

"Yes, chairman, at that time, the two sides talked for a few minutes when they saw Fan Luyuan and Zhang Wall come out, and the faces of the two were very embarrassed, and the conversation collapsed at a glance!"

Guo Fan spread his hands and smiled bitterly.

He wanted to break his head, but he didn't understand what method Alibaba Pictures used to persuade Zhou Xingchi.

Fang Ziheng touched his chin, thought for a while and said to Lin Wei: "You ask the hotel, did Zhou Xingchi meet someone from Ali yesterday?" ”

"Okay, I'll call and ask."

Lin Wei didn't say a word, took out his mobile phone and dialed the number of the housekeeping manager of Ruihua Hotel.

In the past two days, he and Guo Fan have eaten and lived in Ruihua, and they are very familiar with the beautiful manager of the housekeeping department.

Not for a while.

Lin Wei hung up the phone, looked at Fang Ziheng in disbelief, and said in a condensed voice: "Chairman, the housekeeping manager said that it was a big man from their hotel last night who had a supper with Zhou Xingchi!" ”

"Who?"

"Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alibaba, Hangcheng Ma!"

"It's him, no wonder!"

Fang Ziheng was stunned for a moment, and then showed a look that was the way it was.

Hang Chengma made an appointment to meet Zhou Xingchi and made a personal move!

With the old horse's flickering ability, Zhou Xingchi flickered and lame in minutes.

Don't talk about martial arts!

Fang Ziheng sighed with emotion, skipped the topic, and said to the two: "Now that the investment is all set, the next thing is to snatch the guaranteed release of "The Mermaid", you two hurry back and always pay attention to the quotations of major film and television companies!" ”

"Remember, our first round of offers must not be less than 1 billion!"

"Understood!"

Lin Wei and Guo Fan responded loudly and got up to say goodbye.

When they returned to the headquarters this time, in addition to reporting the general situation of the past two days, the two of them mainly applied to Fang Ziheng for the Shang Fang Sword.

When it comes to offers of more than 1 billion, they don't dare to call the shots without Fang Ziheng's approval.

Outside.

The news of the establishment of the project of "Mermaid" soon rushed to the hot search on Weibo.

#三亿投资, the words of the king of comedy #新作 topped the hot search list, attracting countless fans and netizens of Zhou Xingchi.

"Journey to the West" sold 1.3 billion, which did not drain the public's feelings for Zhou Xingchi, but because of the smear of Alibaba Pictures, fans felt very sorry for their idols.

But fans don't know that just two days ago, their idols were still masturbating with the big boss of Alibaba Pictures.

Of course, they won't know that it was Alibaba Pictures that smeared "Journey to the West" last year.

Netizens looked at the flowers in the fog, and the peers in the circle who knew the inside story were emotional!

After two days of fermentation, several major investors in "Mermaid" have appeared on the desks of major film and television companies and peers in the circle.

Zhou Xingchi!

This once-in-a-century film genius is arrogant and natural, and he has to compromise with capital and money.

In addition to sighing, everyone focused on the casting of "The Mermaid", thinking about whether their actors could be pushed to the crew, and at the same time, they always paid attention to the guaranteed release of "The Mermaid".

In the end, which company can take the lead and snatch the guaranteed distribution rights of "The Mermaid".

March 26th.

Hengyu Media took the lead and officially offered quotations to five investors: Xinghui, China Film, Guangxian Media, Wanda Film and Television, and Alibaba Pictures.

1.1 billion soft girl coins!

is 150 million higher than "Journey to the West"!

Wanda Ruihua Hotel, five investors gathered again, together with Hengyu, the film investor and guaranteed offerer.

Zhou Xingchi did not show up, he was selecting actors at the Huairou Film and Television Base at this time.

Under Hengyu Media, Deng Chao, Song Yi, Lei Jiaying, Li Qin, and Zhang Yu all received audition invitations from the crew.

Lao Deng Tou was so awesome this time that he was actually favored by Zhou Xingchi and selected as one of the three male No. 1 candidates.

Zhou Xingchi sent his assistant Chen Zhenyu over to coordinate the distribution battle and report the situation of the Ruihua Hotel in real time.

The five parties sat in the medium-sized leisure box on the 10th floor of the hotel, and rejected Lin Wei and Guo Fan in a few words.

Wang Changtian, Song Ge, and Fan Luyuan squinted at Hengyu and the others opposite, revealing a touch of strangeness.

1.1 billion box office, who to look down on!

This price is too low, and it is not half a star away from their expectations.

After receiving the reply, Lin Wei and Guo Fan were very calm and did not show the slightest displeasure.

It's just throwing bricks and attracting jade, don't worry!

Guo Fan even had the leisure to take out his mobile phone and fiddle with it, and sent a 'rejected' message to Fang Ziheng.

27th, morning!

Wanda Film and Television quoted, Song Ge raised the price from 1.1 billion to 1.4 billion in front of several people.

This time, Hengyu Media refused first!

After a little discussion, China Film, Guangxian, Ali, and Xinghui seconded the proposal and refused.

27th, afternoon.

China Film Chen Yu arrived, and after a few words of greeting, he quoted a high guarantee of 1.5 billion.

No eggs!

There is no need for Hengyu to speak, Guangxian, Wanda Film and Television, and Ali Film and Television still refuse.

Although the box office of 1.5 billion is high, the three of them can also quote this price, and it is better to release it themselves.

However, the person who came was Chen Yu, the current top five leaders of China Film Group, and everyone was more polite, and first detailed the development of the film market in the next two years, and then refused.

"The Mermaid" started filming this year, with Zhou Xingchi grinding, and it will only be released in 2016, and the box office will be 1.5 billion in two years.

27th, evening!

For the first time, Alibaba Pictures made an offer to several film investments, but Fan Luyuan did not come, and Zhang Wall became the representative.

1.7 billion!

Ali Pictures is worthy of being a big dog, and on the basis of China Film's 1.5 billion, it has increased by 200 million in one go.

The representative of Hengyu Media, Lin Wei didn't even think about it: "Refuse!" ”

Then, the glamorous Li Xiaoping, Wanda Film and Television Song Ge, and a deputy director of the distribution department of China Film seconded and refused.

At this point, the first round of small tests and quotations have been completed.

The next day, March 28th.

It is still Ruihua Hotel, and the six main prosecutions, Lin Wei, Guo Fan, Zhang Wall, Song Ge, Wang Changtian, Chen Zhenyu, and representatives of China Film met again.

Everyone came out of the sauna wearing bath towels and sweating profusely, wiping their sweat with towels while pouring herbal tea.

Taking advantage of everyone's leisure, Chen Zhenyu said today's first offer: "Everyone, I received an offer in the morning, Guangxian Media offered 1.8 billion, and Wang Dong hopes that everyone will consider it." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Wang Changtian, who was a few steps away from everyone and went to the side to smoke.

"Refuse!"

Song Ge didn't raise his eyelids and flatly refused.

As soon as his words came out, Wang Changtian smoked his hand, and the unhappy look on his face flashed, and then he took a hard breath and looked at it leisurely.

"It's okay, it's normal to refuse, and then Lao Wang will look at your offer."

"It's good that Wang Dong understands."

Song Ge smiled, sat on the chair next to him, wiped his sweat with a towel, and analyzed: "According to Wanda Film and Television's internal evaluation, two years later, the box office of "Mermaid" will be at least 1.7 billion to 1.8 billion, only a little more. ”

"Yes, we Hengyu are also more optimistic about the big hit of the movie, and the total box office will not be less than 1.8 billion."

Lin Wei followed and said a false information that had never been confirmed.

As Lin Wei's voice fell, others also showed their approval.

The box office of 1.8 billion barely met everyone's expectations, or the bottom line.

Hengyu Media also made an internal evaluation of "Mermaid", but it is not 1.8 billion, and the specific amount has to be kept secret.

At this time, Song Ge looked at Lin Wei and smiled slightly: "Mr. Lin, is Hengyu still offering?" ”

"Report, of course!"

Lin Wei smiled confidently and made no secret of his ambition for "The Mermaid".

When Zhang Wall heard this, his eyelids jumped.

Before coming today, Fan Luyuan specially told him that Ali's second offer would start tomorrow, which would definitely surprise the major main prosecutions.

Originally, Zhang Wall was quite looking forward to it, hoping to see the surprised faces of everyone present tomorrow.

But this will see Lin Wei so confident, he can't help but drum in his heart, don't make Ali Pictures' offer tomorrow, not as much as Hengyu Media.

I have to say that Zhang Wall's intuition is really accurate.

The next day, March 29th.

Hengyu Media and Ali Pictures quoted the second round of prices, Hengyu quoted 2.2 billion and Ali quoted 2.1 billion.

Compared with the 1.8 billion reported by the glamorous report, it is three or four hundred million higher!

The courage of Hengyu Media surprised Song Ge and others, and they were all a little incredulous when they received the news!

2.2 billion guaranteed!

There are no high offers from the ancients, Chinese-language films, and no film has reached such a level of achievement at present.

"Tang Detective 2", which just broke the record, can only break through the box office of 2 billion.

I'm tempted!

At this moment, Stephen Chow's assistant Chen Zhenyu, Wang Changtian, and the representatives of China Film, all three of them were moved.

Even if Hengyu's offer will give priority to deducting up to 15% to 20% of the issuance share, the peak figure of 2.2 billion is definitely heart-wrenching and instantly pokes everyone's itch.

As long as the contract is signed, everyone can divide the money!

A week ago, they sent production funds to Zhou Xingchi's Xinghui Film and Television, and after a week, they could get a return on investment.

One out and one in, after deducting the premium, there is also a profit, and as soon as the money is in hand, you can also open a new investment.

This is a sale, done!

On the afternoon of the 29th, the six investors gathered together again.

This time, the people who came were of a higher level.

China Film Chen Yu, glamorous Wang Changtian, Hengyu Headquarters Lin Wei, Guo Fan, Hengyu Mutual Entertainment CEO Mo Xiangwan, Wanda Song Ge, Brother Liu, Ali Pictures Fan Luyuan, Zhang Wall, plus Zhou Xingchi's assistant, a total of ten people.

Chen Zhenyu received Zhou Xingchi's agreed reply in the morning, and his heart was surging, looking at everyone with a smile in his eyes.

"Everyone, Hengyu quoted 2.2 billion, what do you think?"

With Chen Zhenyu's inquiry, China Film Chen Yu was the first to express his intention and nodded in agreement.

Then Wang Changtian squinted at Lin Wei and gave a thumbs up, indicating that it was still you cow.

Guangxian was used to making small fights earlier, and this time he was able to eat 30% of the share of "Mermaid" and occupy the absolute main control, which can definitely be called his Wang Changtian's proud investment.

In addition, regarding the release of the movie, Zhou Xingchi has let go, and whoever has the highest price will sell it to whomever it wants.

Among the six companies present, except for Xinghui Film and Television, Guangxian, the company with the largest investment share, has the right to speak.

After spending several days, everyone has already quoted, and Hengyu Media has the highest bid, and it is time to make a decision.

It can only be said that Lao Wang is still timid!

Just when he gave a thumbs up to Lin Wei, Mo Xiangwan, and Guo Fan, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan spoke one after another.

One before and one after the other, two numbers are quoted!

"Everyone, on behalf of Wanda Film and Television, I will guarantee 2.3 billion!"

"Everyone, on behalf of Alibaba Pictures, I will guarantee 2.3 billion!"

Two voices appeared in the box at the same time, one resolute and powerful, the other careless.

After finishing speaking, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan glanced at each other, looked at each other and smiled, and then the two sat firmly on the fishing boat, waiting for everyone's reply.

Hehe!

Hengyu is rich, is it true, is Wanda and Ali still missing!

Wanda Film and Television and Ali Pictures have long coveted the investment share of "The Mermaid".

One used the theater to get Zhou Xingchi and got 10%, and the other relied on Hangcheng horse brainwashing to knock down the last 5%.

Wanda has made a lot of moves this year, and next year there will also be Lao Mouzi's "Warring States", but the year after next has not yet landed.

The distribution rights of "Mermaid", naturally I don't want to miss it.

This is especially true of Ali Pictures, Fan Luyuan's ambition for "The Mermaid" is even stronger than Song Ge.

There is no way, the five movies announced by Ali Pictures after the beginning of the year are not blockbusters, let alone big hits, they can burn high incense without hitting the streets.

Ali Pictures, only "One Step Away", which was released during the Chinese New Year, can be compared with "The Mermaid".

The guarantee of 2.3 billion is indeed extremely risky, the movie has not started shooting, and everything is unknown before the finished film comes out.

But who made Hengyu take a fancy to "The Mermaid"!

Hengyu takes a fancy to Fang Ziheng, and Fang Ziheng's vision is obvious to all.

In order to shorten the gap with Hengyu Media, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan both made up their minds that they had to grab "Mermaid".

The sudden choking of the two made the others in the box shocked and surprised.

Chen Zhenyu took a breath, then his face turned red, and he was overjoyed and was about to take out his mobile phone to inform Zhou Xingchi.

Guo Fan next to him grabbed him and told him to wait, and it was not too late to report when there was a result.

After the surprise, everyone did not speak in time and fell into a brief silence.

Good for a while.

China Film Chen Yu glanced at Wang Changtian, frowned slightly and looked at Song Ge and Fan Luyuan, and said in a condensed voice: "Two, do you really want the distribution rights of "Mermaid"? ”

"Yes, please do it!"

Song Ge spoke up first and arched his hand at everyone.

Immediately, he stared at Fan Luyuan with a proud expression, and whispered: "Fan Dong, Ali's publicity ability seems to be a little worse, such a big project as "Mermaid" can't rely on online publicity alone!" ”

Yes, this guy treats Ali Pictures as an opponent and steps on it first.

When Fan Luyuan heard this, he rolled his eyes, and hummed twice without replying.

Although Song Ge's words were ugly, they hit the sore foot of Ali Pictures and poked at the weakness.

Even if it has Taopiao tickets, Ali Pictures' publicity and distribution capabilities are at most dominant on the Internet, ranking among the top four to all three in the country.

Hengyu, Guangxian, China Film, and even Teng Xun, the four also have unrivaled publicity and distribution capabilities on the Internet, which are not weaker than Alibaba Pictures.

Offline, Ali Pictures is a younger brother, and there are not too many film and television companies that can beat them.

Hengyu, Guangxian, China Film, Bona, Wanda Film and Television, and Huace not to mention, even the pony galloping that fell out of the rankings is stronger than Ali Pictures offline.

On the whole, Ali Pictures' publicity and distribution strength does not rank among the top five in China, and it is okay to release a film with an investment of more than 100 million yuan.

A blockbuster with an investment of 300 million is really a lot worse!

The last time "Seven Star Lu King" was released, Ali asked Huayi and Focus Media to help with the laying of materials and digital screen publicity across the country.

"Rest assured, Alibaba Pictures knows that its publicity and distribution capacity is limited, and it can make up for it with funds, 150 million, and Alibaba Pictures can take out 150 million to fully promote and distribute the movie."

"Before I came, I discussed with Alibaba Pictures internally, 50 million for online publicity, 100 million into the offline, and Ali will ask a powerful company to help at that time!"

Fan Luyuan talked eloquently, with a very thick skin, first admitting the weakness of Ali Pictures, and then smashing people with money.

We can't do it at Ali Pictures, but we have money!

Money can make ghosts grind, and everything that can be done with money is not a problem!

Fan Luyuan's arrogance, everyone saw it, and they all felt that Ali was really a big dog, and he knew how to smash people with money.

"Huh.."

"Dong Fan, we are in the film and television industry, and we are not used to the Internet."

At this moment, a female laughter suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.

Mo Xiangwan, who had never spoken, smiled disdainfully, and said coldly: "One is one, two is two, Fan Dong said that he would invest 150 million in publicity and distribution expenses, and I can also say that 200 million or 300 million in publicity and distribution funds, anyway, after the movie is released, it can be deducted from the distribution fee." ”

Saying this, Mo Xiangwan raised his head slightly, and looked at Fan Luyuan with playful eyes.

"That's right, Fan Dong!"

(End of chapter)