Chapter 543: Go to Wang Baoqiang and change Zhao Wei!
The long-planned press conference of Ahli Pictures ended with a bang. It is foreseeable that the three things announced by Ahli today will become the headlines of major media in the afternoon.
Compared with the chairman and CEO of Ali Pictures, Lu Chuan has become the most popular person among the media.
The failure of "The King's Feast" a few years ago made Lu Chuan temporarily leave the film and television industry in despair. After several years of silence, he has now returned to the film industry and regained his confidence, as if he has forgotten the original failure.
When faced with reporters' questions, Lu Chuan responded calmly, but not too modestly.
Asked about the movie "Tomb Raiders", he said that it will be a brand new magical feast that the audience has never experienced before.
As for next year's summer season, I also feel that it is inevitable.
When asked about Tang An's new film "Interstellar" which will be released next summer, he did not disparage Tang An. He just said that Tang An is a good director, "Interstellar" is a good movie, and "Tomb Raiders" will be praised.
Brings a lot of trouble and is a formidable opponent.
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After the press conference, Ah Li hosted senior executives from major companies in the entertainment industry in the hotel's largest banquet hall.
No matter what happens, I will still express my congratulations one by one on the surface.
"Congratulations to Mr. Zhang, the new company has finally been established."
Tang An and Zhang Qiang had a drink and smiled slightly.
Zhang Qiang chuckled and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Tang, for the honor. I also want to thank you for your help."
"Mr. Zhang, you're welcome."
Previously at the premiere of "The Golden Heist", Zhang Qiang swore that "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" was not invested by them.
This is good, it is indeed not their investment, but they directly acquired the investors.
With the share of "囧" and participation in the promotion and distribution of "Journey to the West: Conquer the Demons", the Spring Festival schedule will not be a loss no matter what.
Tang An didn't question him. It was normal operation in the shopping mall. There was nothing to say. Do you still expect everyone to keep their word?
Tang Ancheng responded with a smile, and Zhang Qiang also knew what he was thinking.
Zhang Qiang sighed. In fact, he was serious when he said that. At that time, the senior management of Ahli had not promoted the acquisition of Cultural China.
He originally wanted to facilitate the acquisition of Forbidden City Pictures by Ali Pictures and take over the distribution channels and production department of this established film company.
Moreover, he has been the chairman of Forbidden City Pictures for several years. It can be said that as long as the acquisition is completed, the senior management of Forbidden City Pictures will definitely become the backbone of Ahli Pictures. This will be his direct lineage and deepen his influence in Ahli Pictures.
status.
However, the top management, headed by President Zhang Wei, wanted to directly go public through a backdoor listing, which prompted the acquisition of Cultural China.
Ahli's senior management also favored Zhang Wei's plan, which was done in one step.
In addition, negotiations with Tokyo City TV, Jingcheng Film Company, and Jingcheng Optoelectronics Media, the three major companies behind Forbidden City Pictures, did not go smoothly, and Zhang Wei took the lead.
It was also proposed by Zhang Wei to join forces with Wanda and Huayi to compete with "Tomb Raiders" and Tang An's new film.
There is no way, Tang An is currently the most popular director in China. As long as his new film beats him head-on, Ah Li's prestige will be established.
Tang An rejected Zhang Wei's investment request three times in a row. It is unclear whether Zhang Wei's personal emotions were involved.
As for why we hired Lu Chuan, there are really not many directors in China who can make blockbusters.
Now that the entire development strategy of Ali Pictures has been decided, Zhang Qiang cannot change the decision-making of the top management and can only continue.
Several major companies gathered together to chat casually, and Wang Changtian also teased Zhang Qiang that he would occupy both sides of the Spring Festival stalls next year, so he would not suffer any loss.
At this time, Zhang Wei and Lu Chuan, the presidents of Ali Pictures, came over. She smiled after hearing this and said, "Wang, what you said is wrong. We have invested a lot in "Journey to the West to Conquer the Demons"."
After saying that, he looked at Tang An, with a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
Tang An chuckled, "Mr. Zhang, you have to be careful. The investment in your first movie is so big, and your company has already been listed. If it doesn't succeed, the impact will be huge."
Zhang Wei's expression remained unchanged, and she said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Tang, for reminding me."
As the senior president of Tangtang Ahli, her investment in any project in the past was not always successful. However, she hit a wall here in Hantang and was rejected three times in a row. Moreover, she even came to the project in person.
Fighting against Tang An next year is not only for strategic reasons, but also for the purpose of venting one's breath.
As for Tang An's impressive record, in her eyes, nothing can beat capital, and many companies have fallen to Ah Li's huge capital.
Zhang Wei's words were quite tit-for-tat, and Tang An also accepted them one by one.
As for Lu Chuan, after the two sides exchanged polite words, there was nothing more to say. In front of so many bosses, he did not say harsh words.
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After the banquet, Tang An left the hotel calmly.
On the way downstairs, he told his secretary, "Please Xu Zheng come to the company."
"Good chairman."
Secretary Zhou Li immediately called Xu Zheng.
An hour later, Tang An met Xu Zheng in the office.
"Dr. Tang, are you looking for me?"
"Director Xu, sit down."
Tang An asked him to sit down and then said, "Do you know about Ahli Pictures' acquisition of Cultural China?"
"Online news came out an hour ago. I heard that Cultural China also participated in the investment of "Journey to the West: Conquer the Demons."
Xu Zheng nodded. The media is much more efficient now. The news was reported before the press conference of Ahli Pictures was over.
"Tomb Raiders" has nothing to do with him, but "Journey to the West: Conquer the Demons" now has the support of Huayi and Ahli, and Wanda, which has reached a cooperation with them, is probably on their side at that time.
Xu Zheng thought that was what Tang An was talking about, and immediately assured him, "Don't worry, Mr. Tang, I have been preparing for "囧" for a long time. No matter what kind of opponent I encounter, I am confident."
"Of course I'm confident."
Tang An shook his head, "But with Ah Li's channels, if we want to fully promote "Journey to the West: Conquer the Demons", it will definitely be a huge threat."
Lao Ma's reputation is so good, much higher than that of Xiao Ma, and this is probably due to the contribution of its media.
Tengxun also has a lot of media, but they always ask for money, and the reputation cannot be improved...
"What does Tang Dong mean?" Xu Zheng asked puzzledly.
"Replace Zhao Wei and go to Wang Baoqiang!" Tang An said in a deep voice.
Facing the combination of Zhou Xingchi + Hua Yi + Ah Li, "囧" without Wang Baoqiang is definitely at a disadvantage.
In any case, apart from emotions, touching, and family affection, the core of this movie is jokes, and the combination of Xu Zheng + Wang Baoqiang can best meet the audience's expectations.
If the most basic thing is not done, other embellishments will be of little use.
It can be said that no actor in China can achieve the effect of Wang Baoqiang. Only by replacing him can we have the greatest confidence!