Chapter 837: Pressing people with power (4000+ chapters~)
Naturally, Wu Jianye was in no mood to care about the glassy hearts of those French men. He didn't even know that Isabelle Adjani was coming to attend the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival.
As the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival ended, Wu Jianye, Louis Malle and others began to select each film!
In fact, being a film festival judge is a very boring thing. In just two weeks, you have to watch more than 20 movies and dozens of short films, which is very energy-consuming.
things.
In addition to the films in the main competition unit, the Cannes Film Festival also has films from other parts, as well as the selection of short films. It is a very large system.
It’s just that only the movies in the main competition are more attractive!
As for the relationship between Wu Jianye and Sophie Marceau, it is also very different from what those reporters described. There is actually no difference between the relationship between the two and the relationship between Wu Jianye and Isabelle Adjani.
It's nothing more than a joke to find myself a temporary partner here!
In the few days after the opening ceremony, Wu Jianye almost worked on the front line between 2:00 and 2:00, watching movies and going back to the hotel!
Even Judy Davis and Emile Tusculica did not go out to Wu Jianye to sing loudly during this period. Everyone was watching every movie dutifully, and everyone even
I took notes on each movie.
This is also to facilitate voting after watching all the videos!
In fact, the judges only watch two movies every day, but the rest of the time is spent discussing among themselves.
Louis Malle is also telling the judges that as a judge at the Cannes Film Festival, when selecting a film, you should not consider whether it is political or commercial. The most important thing is the quality of the film itself. Whether it passes
"Film language" communicates with the audience, whether it is performed with heart and passion.
It should be pointed out that movies are an art with individuality. Each movie should show its characteristics, and each judge will also score according to the characteristics of the movie itself when judging.
As for the selection method, we will not tell you until the last day whether it will be based on majority voting or other methods.
In fact, as a judge, Wu Jianye also learned a lot of experience during this process. The nine judges present are all the most famous directors or actors in the world, and everyone has their own understanding of movies.
The exchanges between everyone also gave Wu Jianye a deeper change in his understanding of movies!
At this time, Wu Jianye was extremely glad that he came to Cannes as a judge of the film festival this time!
While Wu Jianye was watching the movie, the Cannes Film Festival was also bustling with activity.
With the release of each movie, the audiences who came to the Cannes Film Festival also saw their favorite movies.
If we say who is the most famous at the Cannes Film Festival during this period, it is not those Hollywood or European actors, but Zhang Guoyi from Hong Kong.
"Farewell My Concubine" was released at the Cannes Film Festival the next day. Louis Malle, as the chairman of the jury, personally attended the premiere. After seeing Zhang Guoyuan, he couldn't help but exclaim: "wonderful!"
When Wu Jianye was chatting with the judges, Gary Oldman also said to Wu Jianye: "Wu, Leslie's performance is so wonderful!"
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "Leslie has always been an outstanding actor in Xiangjiang. For this movie, Leslie arrived in Yanjing several months in advance in order to better understand Chinese dramas!"
Gary Oldman smiled and said: "When the conference is over, you must have a good chat with Leslie. Wu, you must help introduce me when the time comes!"
Wu Jianye smiled and said, "No problem!"
At the same time, the program program for the Cannes Film Festival has also been released. So far, the highest-rated films are Chen Kaige's "Farewell My Concubine" and Jane Campion's "The Piano Lesson"!
By the way, one of the actors in the movie "Piano Lesson" also includes Wu Jianye's old friend, Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park"!
The two briefly exchanged a few words at the opening ceremony and then separated.
Chen Kaige is also very high-spirited now and looks very proud. After the scores from the venue book came out, the smile on Chen Kaige's face has not disappeared.
Previously, Wu Jianye won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film with "The World of Chu Xing", which put Chen Kaige under pressure. Now, the film "Farewell My Concubine" is on the Cannes Film Festival program.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief after getting the highest score.
Although the score in the venue journal does not represent the final award selection, it at least gives Chen Kaige greater hope.
Jiang Zhiqiang came to France. Because there is no airport in Cannes, Jiang Zhiqiang first arrived in Nice by plane, and then took a car from Nice to Cannes!
However, after Jiang Zhiqiang came to Cannes, he did not go directly to see Chen Kaige and others, nor did he go to see Wu Jianye. Instead, he made an appointment with a sturdy Frenchman in a cafe.
Given Harris, the president of Lingzhi Global, has been in a state of anxiety for some time because his Lingzhi Global has been targeted by Fengge Media in Xiangjiang!
Now we can actually take a closer look at the business landscape of Fengge Media and Phantom Media in Europe!
When these two media groups first launched their business in Europe, they actually entered from different entry points.
Phantom Media first adopted a cooperative approach, cooperating with European theater companies. In the early stage, it relied on the excellent movies of Phantom Pictures to take a certain initiative, thus achieving the effect of entering the European film market. Later, Phantom Media became,
Acquired TV stations such as ABC TV Network, HBO, and ESPN, and officially entered the European TV industry through these TV stations.
But Fengge Media is different, because the European film market is not that receptive to the Hong Kong film market, and it is impossible to get the treatment of Phantom Pictures.
In addition, Wu Jianye wants to establish his own theater chain company in Europe to balance Phantom Media.
Therefore, Fengge Cinemas chose the crude method of establishing its own cinema chain company in Europe.
To put it bluntly, for Phantom Media, their development focus has shifted from the film industry to the television industry, while Fengge Media has taken a fancy to the European film market.
Prior to this, Wu Jianye used a tough management stance to classify the distribution rights of Phantom Pictures' films in Europe under Fengge Cinema Line.
Similarly, the North American distribution rights for all Fengge Pictures films are also given to Oceanwide Cinemas. Both parties check and balance each other, which is the safest management method for Wu Jianye.
Although it seems that Fengge Pictures has obtained the film distribution rights of Phantom Pictures in Europe and gained a huge advantage, Fengge Media's theater layout throughout Asia allows Phantom Pictures' movies to have unimpeded distribution in Asia.
At the same time, Phantom Pictures has also relied on its cooperation with Fengge Media to contract the business of North American film companies that want to distribute in Asia.
This has virtually enhanced Phantom Pictures’ voice in Hollywood!
This is a series of developments after the two parties reached a strategic partnership...
After completing the layout of cinema chains throughout Asia, Fengge Cinemas has set its sights on the European market. After two years of development, Fengge Cinemas has the largest number of theaters in Europe. However,
On average for every country, this is not the case!
This time Jiang Zhiqiang came to France, one to participate in this year's Cannes Film Festival, and the other purpose was to acquire an influential local film company in the center of the European film market, and then completely extend his influence.
Become the leading brand in Europe!
Lingzhi Global is actually an advertising company, and in its subsequent development process, it will even become one of the six largest advertising companies in the world.
Of course, there are other factors involved. For example, if Wu Jianye had not appeared, Lingzhi Global would have been renamed Havas Advertising Agency in a few years, and then they would have been acquired by the French water company CGE for 30% of the shares.
Shares, as for cge, you may not be familiar with it, but I believe everyone should be clear when it comes to Vivendi. It is Vivendi that took over the big burden of Universal Pictures from RB Panasonic!
Although Lingzhi Global is not as powerful as later generations, it is still a large consortium with a market value of more than 2 billion US dollars!
As for why Jiang Zhiqiang is eyeing Lingzhi Global, it is because Lingzhi Global owns Gaumont Film Company, one of the three major French film companies!
Gaumont Film Company, EMI Film Company, and Blitz Film Company were the three major film companies in France at this time!
The acquisition of Lingzhi Global also means the acquisition of Gaumont Film Company in disguise!
Gaumont Film Company is not only one of the largest film companies in France, but also controls some of the theater chains in France. In the current development route of Fengge Media, they no longer simply focus on theater lines. They hope
To fully enter the European film market, Gaumont Film Company is their best springboard!
"Mr. Harris, we have said before that 1 billion US dollars is a very good offer. I think no other company except us, Phantom Media, can afford this price!"
Jiang Zhiqiang said calmly to Given Harris.
Prior to this, Phantom Media had contacted Lingzhi Global many times and made a request to acquire the shares held by Harris and the management!
Given Harris shook his head and said: "Mr. Jiang, I think you have received our reply. Lingzhi Global was founded by me, and I don't want this company to be sold in my hands!"
Lingzhi Global is not a company fully controlled by Given Harris. At the beginning, the French government held part of the equity. At that time, they were not called Lingzhi Global, but were called Havas. After a series of mergers and reorganizations,
Then it became the current Smart World, but it was later renamed Havas Advertising Agency!
Given Harris is just the largest shareholder and CEO of this company!
Jiang Zhiqiang smiled and said: "Mr. Harris, I have always believed that there is no business that cannot be done in this world, even Lingzhi Global is no exception. This time I came here with sincerity. To put it bluntly,
You should also know that our acquisition of Lingzhi Global this time is nothing more than for the Gaumont Film Company in your hands. I think you also know the strength of Fengge Media in Europe. According to our survey, the three largest companies in France are now
One of the film companies, Lightning Films, is facing its own financial crisis. If we are unable to acquire your company this time, we will target Lightning Films. I think they will be very happy and are not afraid to tell you.
, we have contacted Director Wu Jianye, and the other party is willing to provide our company with three movie scripts in order to seize the French film market. I wonder if your company can bear such consequences?"
"By the way, if we are unable to acquire your company, all our Fengge Cinemas in Europe will ban all films from Gaumont Films. We will also cooperate with Panhai Cinemas in North America and Fengge Cinemas
The Asian Department jointly implemented a ban on the films of Gaumont Film Company!"
Jiang Zhiqiang is completely using his power to overwhelm others!
After hearing this, Given Harris had an angry expression on his face. He was very dissatisfied with Jiang Zhiqiang's condescending attitude.
Now Gaumont Film Company is the leading company in the world of Lingzhi, providing the highest profits. Now if it faces the suppression of the other party, it will definitely face huge losses!
"Mr. Jiang, in the global film market, your company is still unable to dominate the world, and Wu Jianye's film scripts are not universally accepted. The European market follows the rules of the European market!" At this time, Given Harris's anger was already somewhat suppressed.
Can't stand it any longer!
Jiang Zhi forced a smile and said: "Of course, even our Fengge Media and Phantom Media combined cannot truly control the global film market, but I think it is enough to deal with Gaumont Film Company!"
"By the way, I remember that your company is currently cooperating with director Luc Besson to shoot a movie. I wonder if director Luc Besson has notified you that he has signed a contract with Hera's agent from Phantom Media and became Hera.
A contracted director of the agent, which means that whether director Luc Besson can no longer make movies for your company is decided by Hera's agent!"
“I think the allure of French movies and Hollywood movies is completely different!”
Luc Besson made his debut in 1983. After these years of hard work, he has already become one of the most famous directors in France, and is the chief co-director of Gaumont Film Company. If Luc Besson is lost, it will be a huge loss for Gaumont Film Company.
will be larger.
Under such successive blows, Given Harris's confidence is no longer that strong. His anger is still there, but it is useless!
This is the consequence of the strong pressure of capital, and it will not change in any way because of a certain person's attitude.
Just like Jiang Zhiqiang is facing Given Harris now, I am more powerful than you, and at the same time, part of your economic lifeline is in my hands. Now you can’t sell it even if you don’t want to!