The air in the huge conference room of Kerry Center was eerily quiet.
The Huayang annual meeting had just ended, and a group of senior executives gathered in the hotel conference room.
Such a big thing happened, and I couldn't even wait for the company meeting the next day.
Even if Teng Huatao didn't fall in love with Li Qian, he was almost there.
Xu Ke directly postponed Huayang Media's key project "The Prequel of Dee Renjie" and quietly accepted Li Qian's "Ghost Blowing the Lamp".
For a new director who earns 600 million in sales with a cost of 20 million, one movie is worth the company's profit for a year.
Another veteran director, even if "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" did not meet expectations, he is one of the few commercial directors in China who can sell well.
Each of the two people is a target that any film and television company will try its best to win over.
The industry's demand for directors who can sell well can be seen when Huayang Media and Wanda directly spent 300 million in cash to buy a shell company of Ma Xiaogang, without any gambling involved, just giving it away for free.
But now, one of the best-selling directors is originally from their company, and preparations for a sequel to another series have begun, but someone else has poached him!
Huang Zhongjun doesn't know what words to use to describe his mood now, but at this time, the happy mood at the annual meeting just now is gone, and only the anger is left!
Other executives also looked grim. "Detective Dee: The Prequel" is the only major production that has been confirmed for 2013. Other than that, there are no plans for 2013.
I originally hoped that Teng Huatao's new film would clear up the past grievances, so that in 2013, we currently plan to have two blockbuster movies.
However, Huayang Media, such a big company, will lose nothing in 2013. This will affect the future of the company and their money next year.
After a moment of silence, Chen Guofu spoke first, "Teng Huatao's new film did not reject our investment. After all, his studio is still under the company's ownership. He will not defect to Li Qian for the time being. Don't worry too much. We will do it slowly later." Just work.
Xu Ke is not a person who will completely join a certain company. He has been swinging between us and Bernard in the past two years. I think we don’t have to worry about it for the time being. The key now is that we will have no projects in hand in 2013!"
These words shocked Huang Zhongjun, and then he remembered that Huayang Media’s major productions were all concentrated this year. In addition to the already released "Reverse War", there were five more major productions. This was what Huang Zhongjun was thinking about. When fighting a war.
However, compared to the six major productions this year, there is not a single decent movie in 2013.
After all, he is also the helmsman of a large company with a market capitalization of tens of billions. Huang Zhongjun immediately put aside what had happened.
Now that Huayang Media is a listed company, without a decent movie for a whole year and unable to deliver results, that would be a big blow.
In the past year of 2011, Huayang only had one movie, "New Shaolin Temple", and its market value once fell below 10 billion.
The summer release "I'm Not the God of Medicine" grossed 1.6 billion, which stimulated film and television stocks, and the market value returned to 10 billion.
But it has slowly declined again, and now the market value is less than 9 billion. You must know that the market value was as high as 15 billion at its peak.
There is no problem with six blockbusters this year, but next year there will not be a single decent movie. Even if the industry develops well, it will be very detrimental to Huayang.
"Mr. Chen is right."
Huang Zhongjun's voice was a little low, "The top priority is to find other projects as soon as possible. If the company loses zero next year, it will really become the biggest joke in the industry!"
As he said that, he looked at the producer, Chen Guobo, and the distribution director.
But there were so many projects waiting for them. Yu Dong kept claiming to invest one billion, but in the end, there was still no money.
Since the establishment of Wanda Pictures, Wang Jianlin has approved one billion, but still has not produced a single decent film.
"The filming of Zhou Xingchi's "Journey to the West: Conquer the Demons" is almost finished. We have cooperated before, so we can fight for the mainland distribution rights this time." The distribution director said bravely.
Huang Zhongjun was noncommittal, obviously not satisfied with this answer. This is all old history. From the beginning of preparations, Huang Zhongjun has been eyeing the distribution rights in the mainland.
However, if you don't look for any big projects for a while, this meeting will only end in vain.
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When the meeting ended and everyone left, Huang Zhongjun punched the table heavily and vented his anger.
Huang Zhonglei next to him said with a look of reluctance, "Brother, should we just let it go?"
"What else can I do?"
Huang Zhongjun said bitterly that now they have nothing to do with Li Qian. Last summer, major companies joined forces to achieve nothing, but instead achieved Li Qian's 1.6 billion box office.
Publicity channels and distribution channels are not accessible to Li Qian, so we have to wait until the movie is released to get a project.
I just feel extremely aggrieved. I have been tricked by others, and I have to suffer by myself. I have no ability to fight back at all. How have I ever suffered such a disadvantage?
After feeling sulky for a while, Huang Zhongjun suddenly had an idea. As if he remembered something, he opened the laptop in front of him.
I quickly turned to the news about Zhang Weiping's refutation of Li Qian. I read it line by line and found the key points.
"Whether I am worthy of being a filmmaker or not, the audience has the final say, but it is Li Qian who made at least 5 or 6 billion from "I'm Not the God of Medicine", which is higher than the annual profits of many listed companies. It relies on consumption The leukemia patient has made so much money, but he has never spent a penny to help the leukemia patient."
After carefully reading Zhang Weiping's words several times, Huang Zhongjun's face suddenly turned cloudy and revealed a smile.
Huang Zhonglei was confused by this. He looked dizzy with anger just now. He almost laughed because he went online.
Is there anything funny on the Internet?
However, when I came over and took a look, it was just news about Zhang Weiping’s interview with the media, and it had nothing to do with comedy.
"Brother?" Huang Zhonglei shouted with some uncertainty.
"Ha ha!"
Huang Zhongjun seemed to have heard nothing and laughed to himself.
This smile startled Huang Zhonglei, "Brother?"
Huang Zhongjun turned the computer screen and pushed it in front of him, "Zhonglei, come and see."
Huang Zhonglei read it with some confusion, still confused, "Isn't this the news about Zhang Weiping's reply to Li Qian?"
"Look at this section."
"What's the point of scolding Li Qian for consuming leukemia patients? Wasn't "Tangshan Earthquake" also criticized for consumption disaster? In fact, it has no impact."
"That's different."
Huang Zhongjun shook his head, "The investment in "Tangshan Earthquake" was more than 100 million. We spent a huge amount of money. In fact, the profit from this movie was not particularly large. But for "I'm Not the God of Medicine," the investment was only more than 50 million. At least I made 500 million."
"Brother, what do you mean?"
Huang Zhonglei understood now, thought about it, and said excitedly, "This is enough for Li Qian to drink a pot."
What do domestic netizens lack most?
Heckles and jealousy.
A movie can earn more than 500 million yuan, which is definitely an astronomical figure for people.
Moreover, it still relies on the sensitive subject matter of leukemia patients.
Leukemia patients are so pitiful, but Li Qian made 500 million from them.
After becoming successful and famous, he did not give back to the society.
Any one point may be insignificant, but the sum total makes a huge difference.
As an industry insider, Huang Zhonglei knows that people are often more harsh on public figures with good reputation and image. Countless people and the media are looking for their shortcomings with a magnifying glass!
Fan Binbin, who appears in the news every day and publishes various press releases non-stop, wears a dress and jewelry worth millions on the Cannes red carpet, and the public won't say anything.
However, Chen Xiaoyi, one of the top four Tsing Yi celebrities, who was previously as famous as Jiang Wenli and Xu Fan, was reviled by netizens who had previously supported and liked her because she was photographed driving a million-dollar luxury car.
In the final analysis, the roles played by Chen Xiaoyi in the past all reflected the simplicity of traditional Chinese women. She most often portrayed the images of common people such as a kind elder sister, a bitter wife, and a good mother.
And her outfit only consists of shoes worth more than 3,000 yuan, T-shirts worth more than 700 yuan, bags worth tens of thousands yuan, watches, and an off-road vehicle worth millions.
No one said anything about Fan Binbin, and it was even a little shabby, but it was Chen Xiaoyi who was scolded. It was just that she had played simple rural women in the past.
A few years ago, Wang Baoqiang would be reviled by a large group of netizens even when he wore an affordable suit, saying that he had drifted off, forgotten his roots, and was impetuous.
Why don't you try it with a handsome guy? Most people will pay attention to whether the suit fits you well and whether it looks good or not.
Now, the public regards Li Qian as the conscience of the director industry and has almost put him on the altar.
If the public knew that Li Qian earned 500 million from one movie, and he earned it from leukemia patients, and did not give back to the society at all, it is conceivable that some people would definitely turn their guns and attack Li Qian.
There are many people on the Internet who are easily deceived.
As the two brothers thought about it carefully, the smiles on their faces became brighter and brighter, and they gradually became a little arrogant.
"By the way, Li Qian didn't donate money in 2008, right?" Huang Zhongjun remembered something and asked again.
"I don't know, I'll find out if I look it up."
Huang Zhonglei quickly searched Baidu to find out which celebrity donated money without publicizing it in a big way, wishing that everyone would know that he donated two yuan.
There are even celebrities who go to various charity dinners and hold various charity events throughout the year. They are frequently reported and have a charitable persona, but in the end they have not donated a dime in the whole year.
Baidu searched for several minutes, but could not find any news about Li Qian's donation in 2008.
"If there is no news, then there is no donation."
Huang Zhonglei's smile became even brighter, "And when I think about it, Li Qian has never participated in any charity activities. He has never even been to the Fashion Barcelona Charity Gala."
"That's true. Except for a few film festivals, I haven't seen him appear in any public places." Huang Zhongjun nodded and said, "However, to be on the safe side, call Su Yun and ask her if Li Qian is there.
Attended the Harper’s Bazaar Charity Dinner.”
"Doing" charity is also very distinct in China. Most celebrities attend Harper's Bazaar charity dinners. In addition to charity events in the entertainment industry, there are also charity events organized by Li Yapeng and his wife, which are quite large.
"But doesn't this clearly tell others that we did it?" Huang Zhonglei said.
Huang Zhongjun sneered and shook his head, "Still hiding it now?"
"Too."
Huang Zhonglei called Su Yun and received a reply quickly.
"Li Qian has not attended even once. This will definitely make Li Qian anxious for a while."
"Exhausted?"
"Hmph! I want him to shed a layer of skin!"
Huang Zhongjun thought bitterly that if the media and netizens can put Li Qian on the altar, they can also knock him down hard.
A conscientious director, even a few days after the country announced the health care reform, was about to be praised to the sky and become a role model in the industry.
And it is such a conscientious role model, an idol worshiped by the public, who made a huge profit of 500 million per movie by consuming leukemia patients, but he is so stingy and repeatedly refuses to participate in various charity activities. In 2008, it was only a dime.
No money is donated.
The conscience of the film industry has become an iron rooster, greedy for wealth and unkind.
With their guidance again, how will the public react? You can guess it without even thinking about it.
Nothing can destroy a person better than committing a crime!