Chapter 11: Monster Hunt, Ask for a Monthly Pass)
When Chen Fang and his men arrived at Kuncheng High-tech Industrial Park, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon and got the information about their upcoming arrival. Chen Lei, Jiang Zhiqiang and others took their men to wait at the company gate, watching two business cars driving in.
The first thing that came down was Chen Fang, looking at the few people with suspicious eyes: "Brother Lei, sister-in-law, why do I feel a little uncomfortable with you doing this so grandly?"
"If you have something to ask for help, can you be more grand?" Chen Lei glanced at him and smiled at Qin Mohan and the others behind him, "This is the first time you have come to our side. Let Kang Qiao take you to visit later."
"Hey! You said you were asking me for something. Judging from this situation, why do I feel like I was being trapped?" Chen Fang pretended to be at the few people who had not got off the bus, "Go up, go up, we were deceived, hurry up and go back."
"Just make a mistake." Qin Mohan, who was behind him, pushed him, and then Sisi and Jiajia two little girls bent down from his arms and called to Chen Lei and the others: "Uncle, aunt, we are here."
"If you dare to leave, I will erase all your shares." Chen Lei did not take Chen Fang's joke seriously and waved to him directly: "Come here quickly, I really have something to do with you. I'll introduce you to you."
"You don't have to be so polite. I know Mr. Jiang from Ans Film and Television. When the Beijing Culture was launched in March, Mr. Jiang came to support him. We have met him." Chen Fang extended his hand to Jiang Zhiqiang, who was standing aside and watching their interactions.
"Mr. Chen has a good memory. There were so many people at that time, you could remember me." Jiang Zhiqiang hurriedly held Chen Fang's hand and apologized: "This time I have something to do and need Mr. Chen to help you. I'll disturb you."
"Mr. Jiang, don't be so polite. Just now, I was joking with Brother Lei. You are a senior in the industry. I will come here if you say hello. And we are here, taking a few little girls to visit the ancient town. We were originally going to come here to knock on him for dinner." Chen Fang said.
Chen Lei looked at the girls with red faces and said to them: "Don't be polite anymore, let's talk inside. Kang Qiao, take them to eat some fruit."
"Let's go, come with me." Kang Qiao took Qin Mohan and a few little girls to visit the company. The little girls looked at rows of computers and were making various animated characters, which were very strange, especially Sisi and Jiajia, who were coveting all kinds of 3D printed figures. If Chen Hui hadn't taught them not to take other people's items at will, the two little girls would have already started.
"Mr. Jiang, who is this?" Chen Fang asked Xu Chengyi beside Jiang Zhiqiang, "It looks very familiar. Have we seen him somewhere?"
Xu Chengyi said: "Hello Mr. Chen, I am Xu Chengyi. I used to work at DreamWorks. At this time in 2011, I met you at a cocktail party of Mr. Steve Spielberg in Los Angeles."
Chen Fang thought for a while, and then said, "Oh, I remember, you are the creator of the monster Shrek. Steve had a very high opinion of you at that time."
"Thank you." Xu Chengyi smiled embarrassedly: "At that time, you told Mr. Spielberg that you hope to see one day that there is a dream factory in China that touched me deeply."
"This is my real idea. I really hope that one day, the film and television companies in China can also create films that will make the world stand out." Chen Fang said: "That's why I founded the Wild Fox Film and Television Company. I am not a professional film and television personnel, but I have the funds to support people with such dreams to realize it."
"Mr. Chen, your mind is really admirable. We have seen the development of Wild Fox Company in the past two years." Jiang Zhiqiang said: "Although our Ains Pictures was established a few years ago, it has been completely left behind in its development."
"President Jiang is kind." Chen Fang said: "It was the first time that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" produced by your company that made Hollywood face the Chinese market. You have raised a flag for the Chinese film and television industry in the West." Ace Films has indeed received a lot of attention in the past few years by relying on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" but later, relying too much on the Xiangjiang film and television industry, many consecutive film and television dramas were unable to achieve good results in the mainland, so they gradually declined and were overtaken by several mainland film and television companies.
"Okay, don't be so polite." Chen Lei said to everyone: "Xiao Ye, Mr. Jiang has encountered some difficulties here, and is going to ask you for help."
"Mr. Jiang, please tell me that you have no choice but to help me if you have any obligations." Chen Fang said.
"I wonder if Mr. Chen has heard of the film "Monster Hunt" produced by our company." Jiang Zhiqiang said.
Chen Fang nodded: "I know this drama should be released during the Spring Festival. It is the same period as our company's "Return to Twenty", and director Li Shaohong has also been worried about it."
"A few days ago, something happened to the male protagonist in our play."
"I also know this. Director Guo of "Tiny Times" has asked me and finally introduced our Yang Yang to replace him. But you have finished filming this drama. You may not want me to help you pull him out." Chen Fang looked at Jiang Zhiqiang in surprise: "Although I have some connections in Yanjing, his problem is too serious. Our country has banned all dirty artists. Please forgive me for being powerless."
Jiang Zhiqiang quickly waved his hand and said, "I also know that it is too difficult to pull him out. This is not a trivial matter such as picking up girls or cheating. This matter is an illegal and disorderly discipline. We have given up on him, and our company has announced that we have sued him."
"There are only a change in the role of "Tiny Times" and it will be re-filmed, which will not have much impact." Jiang Zhiqiang continued: "But the movie "The Monster Hunt" has been basically completed in the later stages. Now this incident has happened, so we are in a dilemma."
Chen Fang asked uncertainly: "What do you think Mr. Jiang?"
"Let me say it." Xu Chengyi continued: "We were originally going to discuss with Guifu Tiangong Company whether we could change Ke Dong's character through AI face-changing technology. Later, Davis analyzed it for us, but the effect was not very satisfactory. So in order not to waste this video, we decided to reshoot the male lead's role and re-made all the special effects shots involving the male lead. This will be expected to exceed the cost, so we found Mr. Chen."
Chen Fang looked at Jiang Zhiqiang, Xu Chengyi and others, thought for a while, and asked, "I wonder how much money you need for this part?"
Jiang Zhiqiang made some calculations and said, "Mr. Chen, we have estimated that the film production requires 150 million yuan."
"It takes so much?" Chen Fang looked at Jiang Zhiqiang in surprise.
Jiang Zhiqiang said embarrassedly: "We have invested 130 million yuan in this video in the early stage. This fund is a bet financing. Since "Monster Hunt" cannot be released on time this year's Spring Festival, we need to pay an additional 50 million yuan in interest. So we hope to borrow 150 million yuan from Mr. Chen."
Chen Fang looked at Jiang Zhiqiang and said, "Mr. Jiang, if this is the case, the final investment of this film will exceed 300 million, and the box office exceeds one billion may not necessarily make up for the capital. Do you have such great confidence in this film?"
Jiang Zhiqiang smiled bitterly and said, "I have no choice. I may still get the money back if I try it. If I don't try it, the more than one billion will be wasted."
"Since Mr. Jiang is so confident, I have a proposal." Chen Fang suggested: "This fund is considered an investment from our Wild Fox Company. All subsequent investments are borne by us. We share the profits according to the investment amount, so you don't have to worry about capital issues. We can also lend your company's early financing and only collect cross-bridge interest, so that your company can also reduce risks. When post-issuance, we can also use our distribution channels to maximize the profits of the video."
Jiang Zhiqiang was moved by Chen Fang's suggestion. He was originally planning to borrow funds from Chen Fang, so even if Chen Fang agreed and the interest on the loan of the funds, the production cost of the film would eventually reach about 340 million yuan. Now Shen Fang used this fund as an investment, there would be no interest problem. Moreover, with the bridge funds of Chen Fang's loan, he could repay the preliminary financing and save tens of millions of liquidated damages. In this way, the production cost of this film could save about 70 million yuan than expected. The production cost would be reduced to less than 250 million yuan. At that time, the box office would only exceed 800 million yuan, and he would still make money. What's more important is that he could borrow the distribution channel of the Wild Fox Company. The Beijing Cultural Cinemas, which Wild Fox Company owns, has become the largest theater in China. If he can cooperate with Wild Fox Company, he will not treat himself badly in the minimum screening rate.
"Mr. Chen, if you have confidence in this video, we look forward to your investment." Jiang Zhiqiang expressed his excitement with Chen Fang. It was a village that was bright and bright.
"Then let's decide on the specific framework first." Chen Fang said: "I will notify Mr. Huo immediately and ask him to discuss it in detail. The sooner this project starts, the more beneficial it will be to Mr. Jiang."
Then, Huo Mingda, general manager of the Wild Fox Group, received a notice from Chen Fang and rushed to Shanghai from Yanjing overnight. Last month, he and Linda went to Hollywood. After communicating with Peter in the United States, he made him more aware of the huge size of Wild Fox Investment Company. According to the current technological development, the high-tech enterprises it invests in will have a leap forward in the next five years, and Chen Fang's value will reach an incredible level at that time. With such a backend support, the prospects of Wild Fox Company will be clear.
The next day, Huo Mingda and Jiang Zhiqiang reached an agreement under the framework given by Shen Fang. The Wild Fox Company invested a total of 240 million yuan, of which 140 million yuan was considered to be lent to Jiang Zhiqiang as a bridge fund. It was settled before the end of 2015, with interest of 20 million yuan; the remaining 100 million yuan was considered to be the investment of Wild Fox Company in this film, accounting for 40% of the investment share; if both parties are preparing to invest in the production of a sequel, Wild Fox Company will occupy 50% of the copyright of the sequel movie. In addition, Qin Mohan made a request to give Bai Yiting from his studio an audition opportunity to compete for the male lead in this drama.
Chapter completed!