"Director Wu, it seems that today is destined to be your night of loss!"
When Zou Wenhuai saw Wu Jianye, he smiled slightly, with a hint of narrow-mindedness in his expression. The relationship between Fengge Entertainment and Jiahe is now very complicated.
There is both cooperation and competition between the two parties, but now Fengge Entertainment's momentum in Xiangjiang has steadily surpassed that of Jiahe. If Jiahe did not have the golden signature of Cheng Long, I am afraid that even Xinyi City would be inferior.
"Each other, each other!" Wu Jianye said with a smile. Jiahe didn't win anything at the Academy Awards this time.
"I'm afraid Director Wu didn't come just to say hello to me, an old man, right?" Zou Wenhuai said with a smile.
"Haha, Mr. Zou is still awesome. Isn't it? Our company's investment won the best film at this year's Academy Awards. To celebrate, Fengge Entertainment is preparing to hold a grand celebration dinner on the peninsula. Isn't this the invitation to Mr. Zou?
Are there any stars from Jiahe?" Wu Jianye laughed.
Zou Wenhuai's eyes lit up, "Director Wu is going to declare war on the Academy Awards."
Wu Jianye smiled: "Declaring war is out of the question, but since the other party thinks we are not that important, there is no need for us to attend their celebration banquet!"
Zou Wenhuai said: "Fengge Entertainment has a great career and is backed by Yaoguang Group, so of course we are not afraid. However, the influence of the Academy Awards is getting bigger and bigger now, and we in Jiahe do not have as big a background as Fengge Entertainment.
..."
Old guy, it is true that the influence of the Academy Awards is gradually strengthening, but it is impossible to say that Jiahe is afraid of the Academy Awards. Now, it is just to compete with its own demands.
Just the benefits!
"In the past two years, Jiahe intended to let Aaron develop in Hollywood, but the results were somewhat unsatisfactory. If Hollywood's Phantom Entertainment is willing to cooperate with Jiahe and jointly shoot movies with Aaron as the absolute protagonist, I don't know what Mr. Zou will do.
Look at this!" Wu Jianye laughed.
Zou Wenhuai was very ambitious. When Li Xiaolong was here, Zou Wenhuai relied on Li Xiaolong's status to create a world in Hollywood. Unfortunately, Li Xiaolong died young and then Golden Harvest launched Cheng Long.
, a few years ago, Cheng Long was promoted to Hollywood. As a result, Cheng Long was not accustomed to the local environment and had no way to integrate into the Hollywood production model.
And if you don't get the corresponding respect, you will naturally fall into disrepair.
But this does not mean that Golden Harvest has given up its determination to develop in North America. It is just that Golden Harvest is basically an outsider to Hollywood. Because of Hollywood’s xenophobic nature, although Golden Harvest has spent huge sums of money, it cannot invest in real Hollywood.
For high-quality movies, you can only look for some independent films.
As a result, except for Golden Harvest making some money on this movie, all other investments ended in losses.
It can be said that North America is the psychological pain of Jiahe. I originally thought that Hollywood was a voluptuous beauty that could be conquered, but it turned out that the opponent was a big man, and he beat Jiahe back with three punches and two kicks.
Phantom Entertainment is now the most powerful independent production company in Hollywood besides the Big Seven. It can be said to be very famous. In the New Year period that has ended in North America, Phantom Entertainment once again achieved a box office of 146 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office has reached as high as
213 million US dollars, although it did not reach the expected goal, its investment ratio is still the envy of the Big Seven.
If it can really establish a relationship with Phantom Entertainment, it will definitely be a great move for Jiahe.
"What's the relationship between Director Wu and Phantom Entertainment?" Zou Wenhuai asked tentatively.
"Mr. Zou has forgotten? The main investor is Phantom Entertainment, and Phantom Entertainment has always wanted to expand the market throughout Southeast Asia. I am also a good friend with Linda, the general manager of Phantom Entertainment. If Mr. Zou's time allows, I
We can arrange your meeting immediately!”
Wu Jianye looked at Zou Wenhuai with a smile. With such a big piece of cake placed in front of Zou Wenhuai, he was not afraid that he would not take the bait.
As for Cheng Long's development in Hollywood, it was true that Cheng Long was not accustomed to Hollywood at the beginning. However, in another time and space, as Cheng Long became more and more established in Southeast Asia, and the movie videos he shot became popular all over the world, Cheng Long finally gained independence.
Quan, shot a film with his own style, and officially entered the mainstream film market in North America.
It's a pity that Cheng Long was already 41 years old at that time, and he missed his golden age after all.
If Cheng Long can be allowed to enter Hollywood early, firstly, it can increase the influence of Chinese people in the world, and secondly, Phantom Entertainment can also have one more trump card.
Golden Harvest has little influence in Hollywood, which means that if Golden Harvest wants to become famous in North America, it must be attached to a powerful company.
As for Jiahe relying on Cheng Long in the later period, after creating a reputation in Hollywood, he wanted to establish his own business, which would have no impact on Phantom Entertainment, because Phantom Entertainment would only become more powerful by then...
"Haha, since your company won the best picture, you should be congratulated. I and the artists from Jiahe will go there in person to celebrate for director Er Dongsheng later!" Zou Wenhuai suddenly laughed.
Seeing Wu Jianye chatting and laughing with Zou Wenhuai, Yu Zheng became more and more uneasy. He wanted to go over and ask about the situation, but saw that Wu Jianye had separated from Zou Wenhuai.
At this time, as a representative of the Academy Awards, she has to go out to answer reporters' questions...
Therefore, Yu Zheng did not see that after Wu Jianye finished talking with Zou Wenhuai, he came to Lei Juekun again.
Although Lei Juekun is the big boss behind Xinyi City and also owns a real estate company, for Lei Juekun, the most important asset is actually the Kowloon Bus.
It’s not about how much money Kowloon Bus makes. Kowloon Bus is a public utility in Hong Kong and its interests are clearly defined. However, as long as Kowloon Bus is in hand, it can help Lei Juekun promote his real estate company. In the past two years, Lei Juekun
Kun also gained a lot of benefits from it.
In addition, Kowloon Bus is a family business of the Lei family, founded by his father. It can be said that the Lei family has a very deep feeling for Kowloon Bus.
It's just that now Lei Juekkun's control over Kowloon Bus is getting weaker, because in 1981, Sun Hung Kai had already invested in Kowloon Bus. Facing a giant like Sun Hung Kai, Lei Juekkun can only look back and sigh.
.
The image of Lei Juekun is not that of a big boss behind the scenes of an entertainment company, but rather that of a general who is fighting and killing, and he is very majestic.
"Director Wu, it's just an Academy Award. Don't take it so seriously. If it doesn't work this time, come back next time!" Lei Juekun said loudly.
Wu Jianye smiled and said: "It doesn't matter whether there is an award or not. It's over anyway, but the next thing is more important. We at Fengge Entertainment are preparing to hold a celebration banquet tonight, and now we specially invite Mr. Lei
Went to participate with many actors from Xinyi City.”
Lei Juekun's expression was stunned, and then he smiled and said: "Director Wu is trying to disgrace the Academy Awards, but Director Wu may not know that as a domestic director, you will go back after the awards ceremony.
But our New Art City will continue to develop in Hong Kong, and we are too embarrassed to antagonize the Academy Awards. How about tomorrow, how about I personally hold a banquet for Director Wu?"
This was also Lei Juekun's attitude after he found out that Wu Jianye was the big boss behind Fengge Entertainment. If Wu Jianye was just an ordinary mainland director, Lei Juekun probably wouldn't even talk to Wu Jianye.
Wu Jianye did not look dissatisfied because of Lei Juekun's rejection, "This is a pity. Our Yaoguang Group originally invited Sun Hung Kai's boss Guo to this celebration banquet. It seems that Mr. Lei will not have a chance to meet today.
Got it!"
Lei Juekun's expression became a little uncertain. The news that Yaoguang Group holds 6.36% of Sun Hung Kai Properties' shares has long been announced by the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission. This shareholding has exceeded the shareholdings of most shareholders of Sun Hung Kai.
, is one of the major shareholders of Sun Hung Kai.
And there is news that the Yaoguang Group is still continuing to acquire Sun Hung Kai's shares in the stock market. If the Yaoguang Group behind Fengge Entertainment really comes forward, then Sun Hung Kai's Guo will definitely give face. Thinking of this, Lei Juekun's
A forced smile appeared on his face.
"Haha, since Director Wu has spoken in person, we in Xinyi City cannot but give face to us. We at Xinyi City will arrive on time for the celebration banquet later!"
"Then I'll welcome Mr. Lei's fight!" Wu Jianye smiled and shook hands with Lei Juekun.
Standing behind Lei Juekun, Huang Baiming, Bald Man, and Ishida, the three new art city tycoons, were thinking a lot at this time. None of them thought that Wu Jianye, a director from the mainland, would actually want to compete with the Academy Awards.
, it seems that it still has the upper hand at this time.
This Wu Jianye is not easy to mess with!
After Wu Jianye finished chatting with Zou Wenhuai and Lei Juekun, he returned to his seat on the set and said with a smile: "Let's go!"
Although Zhao Fei and others didn't know what Wu Jianye was doing, they saw him giving orders and followed him out.
When they walked out of the venue, the lights were still flashing outside the venue, and countless reporters and media were waiting outside to interview the actors, directors, and singers who came out of the venue.
At this time, Yu Zheng was also surrounded by many reporters. Yu Zheng said with a smile: "This year's Academy Awards was very successful, bringing together excellent films from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places, as well as outstanding films."
Practitioners can say that this is a step forward for Xiangjiang Film, and we will be even more confident about the future development of the Hong Kong Film Awards."
"At this year's Academy Awards, there were two movies that are inextricably linked to the mainland. One of these two movies received five nominations, and the other received six nominations, but in the end they both only received zero awards. May I ask?
This is because the Academy Awards have to consider the impact on Wanwan, are you worried?"
Yu Zheng looked stunned, then smiled and said: "Of course not, the selection of the Academy Awards is absolutely fair. I am also very sorry that the two films did not win the award, but I can only say that this time the selection of the Academy Awards
The movies are all very good movies.”
"By the way, after the awards ceremony, our Academy Awards will hold a celebration banquet at the Regent Hotel. All the participating films will attend. I think it will be a grand gathering for film professionals from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places!"
As Yu Zheng's answer ended, reporters also saw Wu Jianye and others who had just walked out of the venue.
They immediately gathered around. Although there was another movie in it, everyone already knew what kind of virtue Li Hanxiang was in Xiangjiang. He was a veteran and couldn't tell anything. Besides, Li Hanxiang was the best among the older generation in Xiangjiang.
He is one of the most awesome directors, but that is just the past tense after all. How can Wu Jianye be as popular as he is now?
Yu Zheng naturally also saw Wu Jianye. She had already thought clearly. Although Wu Jianye had just been in the venue and announced that he would hold a celebration banquet, she thought that as long as she went over and said a few soft words to Wu Jianye, she would
If he expresses his concerns about the Academy Awards, there should be no problem.
After all, the Academy Awards have become a trend now, and Fengge Entertainment should not make too much of a fuss with the Academy Awards.
"Director Wu, Yu Zheng just said that the films shortlisted for the Academy Awards this year are all very good films. Do you agree with this statement?" a reporter asked.
Wu Jianye said with a smile: "Of course I agree. As the Hong Kong Film Awards are local film awards, the nominees are naturally excellent films!"
After hearing Wu Jianye's answer, Yu Zheng regained some peace in her heart. Yu Zheng has decided that if Wu Jianye can't afford this Academy Award, the next Academy Awards will appropriately compensate Fengge Entertainment.
of.
But obviously the reporters were not ready to let Wu Jianye go, or let go of the feud between Wu Jianye and the Academy Awards.
"Since Director Wu admitted that the films shortlisted this time are all excellent films, but the films directed by Director Wu did not win any awards, does it mean that Director Wu has admitted that his films are not as good as other films?
?”
"Director Wu, during the live broadcast of TVB just now, the host of TVB once doubted whether this movie is suitable for the aesthetics of Hong Kong audiences. Do you have any response to this comment?"
Faced with the media's criticism, Wu Jianye smiled and said: "There is no doubt about her excellence. No mother would say that her child is ugly. As for not winning the award, I can only say that it is a golden statue."
It’s a pity to win, not a pity to win!”
"Wow!"
As soon as Wu Jianye's words came out, he immediately aroused exclamations from the reporters present. No one thought that Wu Jianye, who had been so humble and polite just now, would directly criticize the Golden Statue Award, saying that this was not a regret, but a golden statue.
Such words as the regret of award.
But this made the reporters even more excited.
"At the same time, I also have reservations about the opinions expressed by TVB hosts. Without investigation, you have no right to speak. This is a truth that even children understand. He has not even watched the movie, so he said that the movie is not good.
It is in line with the aesthetics of Hong Kong viewers. I can only say that he is irresponsible to Hong Kong viewers. As the largest TV station in Hong Kong, it makes such unprofessional comments. I doubt the professionalism of TVB!"
Wu Jianye's words were like two depth bombs, directly blinding many reporters at the scene.
"Director Wu, are you criticizing the different treatment at the Academy Awards and TVB's unprofessionalism?"
"If you insist on thinking so, I have no objection!" Wu Jianye said with a smile.
Many reporters showed ecstatic smiles. They didn't care at all about Wu Jianye's grievances with the Academy Awards and Wireless, but it was certain that such explosive news could bring extremely high sales to their newspapers.
Yu Zheng's face had completely darkened. She didn't expect Wu Jianye to be so ruthless.
But what surprised her even more was what came next.
At this time, Jiang Zhiqiang also walked out, stood next to Wu Jianye, and said with a smile: "Because of the excellent box office achieved by our company's investment, we decided to hold a grand celebration banquet at the Peninsula Hotel later.
All journalists are welcome to attend!”
Jiang Zhiqiang did not say that he was celebrating winning the Academy Award for Best Picture, but that he was celebrating the excellent box office.
At this time, many reporters are recalling that the box office was very high?