Chapter 434 The first return of Internet companies
At the end of the year, various activities increased.
Chen Linfeng has been trying to reduce the number of shows as much as possible, but some invitations are still inevitable.
One of them is the celebration party of Wanda Film and Television.
After ranking first in domestic cinema chain market share last year, this year the number of screens exceeded 600, making it the number one cinema chain in Asia.
The celebration is the form of a corporate cocktail party.
The first half of the event was basically Wanda’s presentation.
Chen Linfeng also listened carefully.
The report on the domestic film market last year particularly attracted his attention.
It can be said that last year was the fastest growing year for the film market.
This can be seen from the development of Wanda. The number of screens this year is 600, while last year at this time, it was only 400.
The overall domestic box office growth is also obvious.
The total national box office volume in 2009 was 6.4 billion, and this year it has become 11.2 billion.
The 75% growth is really an exaggeration.
In Chen Linfeng's impression, next year will also be a year of exaggerated growth. This kind of big-step growth did not slow down until 2014.
It is also in the past few years that any movie with good marketing can make money with eyes closed.
This increase is so exaggerated that when Zeng Maojun on the stage talked about this, the guests below all exclaimed.
You know, not to mention all of the people present, at least half are big guys in various industries.
I have seen the world, but this overall market growth is like a joke.
In subsequent presentations, Wanda mentioned that they would continue to increase investment in an effort to catch up with this trend. Some of the guests below had their eyes shining brightly, and they were obviously a little moved.
Among the guests invited by Wanda this time, there are not only big names in the film and television industry such as China Film, Huayi, and Enlight.
Internet giants like Two Horses and One Pig have also come to join in the fun.
They have been paying attention to changes in the domestic film market since last year.
This year, the film and television market has exploded, so I am even more concerned about it.
Some big guys have already received relevant reports on the data Zeng Maojun mentioned.
"Xiao Chen, you have made a big splash."
After the presentation, it was time for free communication, this is what Han Shanping said when he came up.
Chen Linfeng was a little confused, "How do you say that?"
"We have also received similar data reports, and one of them has attracted much attention from the leaders above."
Han Shanping paused, and seeing the other party's expression of listening carefully, he continued,
"The overseas sales revenue of domestic films is about 6.5 billion, half of which is won by Kylin Pictures."
He raised his chin, "You also know that this kind of data is often very large. Receive attention from above.”
Chen Linfeng understood this and attacked the city to export culture.
“Long Lin is also the leader in the field of TV dramas going overseas,”
Han Shanping sighed, “It’s a pity that there is only one you, it would be great if there were a few more. ”
Chen Linfeng rolled his eyes and was about to speak.
Someone smiled and interjected, "For someone like Director Xiao Chen, one person is exaggerated. How about a few more?"
The two of them followed the voice and looked at it.
Wow, alien, uh, no, it’s Mr. Malaysia.
Han Shanping stood up and said, "Mr. Ma is also here to participate in our film and television people's activities."
"As you said, I have always had the dream of being a filmmaker."
"Hello, Mr. Ma." Chen Linfeng looked curiously at this man who had mixed reputations.
Now is the time when the other party is at his most prosperous, and he is almost everyone’s father.
General Manager Da Ma looked Chen Linfeng up and down, and couldn't help but admire, "When I see you, I understand what the romantic person the teacher said is like."
Chen Linfeng smiled, "Ma Total praise.”
An unknown boss at the same table consciously gave up his seat.
Mr. Dama thanked him and sat down.
He seemed to be here to meet people and continued chatting about the film and television industry.
First he praised the development of domestic films for a while, and then complained that his business was difficult to run, with too many people under his control, which made him think hard every day, and sometimes he couldn't sleep well.
Chen Linfeng's expression was a little strange, and he felt very familiar.
"The boss is often empty-handed. Every day when I open my eyes, hundreds of people are waiting for me to eat, drink, and have sex..."
In a trance, it seems as if the figures and words overlap with the people in front of me.
The next step is to behead the guests and treat the subordinates as dogs?
Chen Linfeng maintained his superficial expression, smiling and listening to what the other party said.
He was thinking about the other person’s thoughts.
After laying the groundwork for a long time, Mr. Dama looked at Chen Linfeng and said, "Mr. Chen, I heard that you made at least 400 to 500 million from the movie "Hurricane Rescue"?"
Wang Zhongjun, who was listening on the sidelines, was doing the math in his head. He said, "400 to 500 million dollars is less, 500 million U.S. dollars, calculated as one-third, deducting the cost, it is still 150 million U.S. dollars at least." RMB income.
Coupled with various copyrights and subsequent peripheral income, it is at least 250 million US dollars. Xiao Chen usually has at least 40% of the share. Even if the distribution points are removed, it will not be less than 1 billion RMB. ”
As an industry insider, he can make a rough estimate.
Chen Linfeng said in surprise, "Who did Mr. Ma listen to?"
He waved his hand quickly, "Making a movie is very expensive. Even if the upfront cost is not too much, it is a small part of the small cost.
The publicity costs in Hollywood are too expensive. After one deduction and sharing the money with several companies, there won’t be much left.”
Chen Linfeng looked at Mr. Malaysia. , said in a tone of approval, "What Mr. Ma just said is right. When there are too many people under your command, you will have to worry about it every day.
It's the same here. There are so many people eating together, and the little money I make is all It’s turned into wages and paid out.”
“Oh, it’s so sad.” He shook his head with a heavy expression.
Wang Zhongjun was drinking water and almost spit it out.
You really treat people like fools.
Han Shanping opened his mouth, settling accounts in a Hollywood style, right? He didn't say it was a loss of money. It seems that Xiao Chen still has some conscience.
Da Ma always nodded as if he was serious, "I didn't expect it would be so difficult for us to make a movie. You are already the most famous filmmaker in the country, and you almost lost money."
"But we cannot let a genius like Mr. Chen survive alone,"
He said seriously, "How about I help you support this difficult situation?"
Chen Linfeng was silent for a moment, "Does Mr. Ma want to invest in a movie?"
"I think How about going one step further and buying 20% of Kirin's equity for 1 billion?"
Wang Changtian shook his hand, which is equivalent to giving Kirin a valuation of 5 billion.
It will soon be almost the same as Enlight Media, which he founded 10 years ago.
Qilin Film and Television Company has only been established for a few years.
Chen Linfeng shook his head, "Mr. Ma, although it is not easy to make money making movies,"
He still insisted on the setting just now. "But I am indeed not short of money. You also know that I have made some money in investment."
General Manager Da Ma nodded, "I know. I heard that you have invested in many domestic technology companies and emerging Internet companies.”
“There is no way, we can’t watch the money in our hands depreciate.”
“One billion is not enough, we can add more.”
“Mr. Ma, you are really not short of money. The money hasn’t been spent yet, making movies is just a hobby that wants to lose money.”
The other three people almost couldn’t stop themselves, at least they had some reasons why.
They were even more confused, why did they only focus on Qilin? Huayi and Guangguang were also here.
What's even more strange is that one of them is eager to add money to buy it, while the other one refuses to sell it.
Chen Linfeng knew that the other party was not only interested in film production, but also the two projects of Qilin's V station and Maoyan.
Outsiders who don’t pay special attention may not necessarily know that these two projects are his.
But this kind of news will definitely not be missed by a company of Alibaba’s size.
Although the few at the table knew about Maoyan, how could they take the small website that had just been built for half a year and take it seriously now.
Not even V Station, the second dimension is nothing in their eyes.
But Malaysia doesn’t always see it that way. He attaches great importance to Internet products in new fields, especially whether it is V Station or Maoyan, they have first-mover advantages, and there are currently no competing products.
Of course, the key is to lay out the film and television industry. Kirin’s film and television production capabilities are so good.
General Manager Da Ma was thinking about what to say next.
After two rejections, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Just when Han Shanping wanted to change things.
"What are you guys talking about? You are so excited."
Brother Ma and Mr. Wang from Wanda walked over together.
“Let’s chat casually.” Mr. Dama smiled calmly, as if he was not the one who was rejected just now.
Two more big guys gave up their positions at the table.
"Mr. Chen," Xiao Ma looked at Chen Linfeng, "we have been close friends for a long time."
"Yes, I have been buying stocks, but I have never met in person."
>"Haha, you He almost became a shareholder of our family, and I have to thank Mr. Chen for taking a fancy to it."
"As you said, I also made money."
The two exchanged a few words, and everyone said it. Then he talked about what he just said.
After hearing this, Wang Jianlin commented, "One billion is not too much. It's normal if you don't want to sell it."
Xiao Ma said, "Indeed, just a leading film and television company is worth almost that much ”
Both of these two people lack sensitivity to Kirin’s two Internet products.
One of them has already hooked up with Maoyan, who seems to be the most valuable, because of his relationship with his former employee, so he doesn’t panic at all.
The two share the same mentality: they don’t want Malaysia to get involved in the most popular piece of meat in the film and television industry.
Brother Xiao Ma said, "I don't think Mr. Chen is short of this investment money at all. After all, the money that Zhen Lun can bring out is probably not as much as ours."
Wang Jianlin nodded. , "Indeed, there must always be mutual benefit. Take It’s definitely not easy to buy something you like when you don’t lack it.
Why don’t you add something else?”
This obviously refers to Wanda’s cinema strength. After all, Zeng Maojun. Just said it on stage.
Even with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, I have also fallen in love with Qilin.
But no matter what, the two men tried to rationalize Chen Linfeng's rejection.
Mr. Da Ma was not angry, he just smiled, "Business cannot be done without righteousness. As Mr. Chen said before, investing in movies is also okay."
He asked tentatively, "In order to support Regarding the development of the domestic film industry, I am thinking about setting up a film and television company directly. What do you think? "
Chen Linfeng was noncommittal, but he was a little surprised in his heart.
In the previous life, Alibaba and Penguin Film and Television were 14 or 15 years old, but now this is ahead of schedule?
Who let Huayi and Qilin trumpet this year? The market growth this year is indeed so good that several Internet giants are a little excited.
If he doesn't speak, the people of Huayi can't sit still.
"Mr. Ma, you have specialization in the art industry. After all, the film and television industry is different from the Internet. I am afraid that Mr. Ma will lose money by then."
"Yes," Wang Changtian also advised He said, “I have been in the industry for 10 years. , I have only dared to officially try to make movies in the past two years, and I have not dared to make a blockbuster movie yet."
At this time, Brother Xiao Ma no longer wanted to try to impress President Malaysia. He looked at Chen Linfeng, "Mr. Chen, What do you say?”
"It is indeed very risky. Director Wu Yusen, a "Wind Talker" brought down a major Hollywood studio, and MGM still has lessons learned."
Chen Linfeng helped promote a wave of director Wu's films "Great achievements".
General Manager Da Ma said, "What if I start with low cost?"
"Low cost is not profitable." Wang Zhongjun replied.
“It’s not necessarily not profitable,”
Wang Zhongjun looked at Chen Linfeng in disbelief, why did you become a traitor?
Chen Linfeng continued, "Make a low-cost movie, make a solid script, find good actors and directors, maybe you can make a big difference with your small things."
"It's just," he looked at a few people , "Just like Hollywood's Shimen Pictures, the upper limit is there. If you want to become a large-scale company in the industry, you still have to make big movies. Film. "
"I think if you are willing to spend ten or eight years like Mr. Wang of Guangguang, slowly cultivate talents, master the methods, and work steadily, you can make money in the game. "
Both pony and ponies frowned a little. The other party said it sincerely, but this method really didn't suit their wishes.
Just as they were about to say something, Chen Linfeng spoke again.
“It’s not very useful to do the Internet thing and talk only from data, let alone data.
From a creative point of view, the audience always likes to see new things content, and from a data perspective, the statistics often include outdated popular elements. The two are in conflict.
I briefly discussed this issue in my book a few years ago. Now, after working in the film and television industry for several years, I am even more convinced of my thinking at that time. That's right."
Everyone was shocked and thought of the novel "She".
The two presidents were even more surprised by each other's thinking angle.
Speaking from the data perspective, this is exactly how their Internet industry operates.
Has this person really considered this?
Well, from the perspective of Xiao Chen who likes to create new things, it is really possible.
For a time, their small area felt surprisingly peaceful.
After a while, Damazong spoke.
“After all, this matter cannot be settled at once. Let’s wait and see later.
But Mr. Chen, I am very sincere in investing in movies. How about we find time to talk again? ?”
Han Shanping’s first reaction was to stop it, but then he thought about it, he could get the meat anyway, so there was no need to worry about other sources of funds.
Chen Linfeng smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's talk if we have a chance."
Later, Xiao Ma and Wang Jianlin both made appointments for follow-up meetings, and Chen Linfeng agreed unanimously.
I am so stuck today that I am sitting here at almost 9 o'clock. I only have 4k by now. I will look for opportunities to make up for it later. 0.0
(End of chapter)