Chapter 446 Changes in the Historical Process
Of course, with the distribution capabilities of China Film and Hong Kong Island Company, it is not possible to release it globally.
Since this period of time, Sister Mei has negotiated contracts with Neon and Bangguo, entrusting Dongbao to distribute them, using a split-account model.
Including the beautiful country, they have also agreed to follow up on the intention to trial the split account model.
Here, Huaying has really played a lot of roles.
In the previous life, around 2012, Hollywood really couldn't stand China Film's restrictions on imported films, including strong restrictions on schedules.
The two sides even had a falling out.
In this world, due to the influence of Chen Linfeng, the potential of the domestic film market has been revealed earlier.
The major Hollywood companies are even more eager to try.
On the other hand, Huaying, including some departments above it, are relatively confident in the face of Hollywood's "aggressiveness".
In the process of releasing "Your Name" overseas, China Film Group proposed a "mutually beneficial" plan.
In fact, everyone must make concessions. If I let go a little, you must also show an attitude.
Every year, China can also produce several movies, which are shown on a large scale in beautiful countries.
The kind that guarantees a certain number of openings.
Han Shanping thought very clearly.
Use things that you cannot stop and might have to throw away in exchange for some benefits.
There can never be a pure loss.
He has actually felt the pressure for a long time, but he had no choice before. If he let it go, domestic film productions would not be able to sustain the situation.
It’s different now. No matter what happens, I still have Xiao Chen who can earn some face.
It has been almost 10 years since he joined the WTO, and he is really unstoppable.
While Chen Linfeng was filming on the set of "Shenxia", he heard Han Shanping vomit a lot of bitterness on the phone.
He could easily think of the rumors in his previous life that the Securities Regulatory Commission of the United States suspected Hollywood companies of paying bribes to Han Shan.
This incident was also a big deal back then.
Chen Linfeng didn't know the specifics. After all, in his previous life, he was just an outside observer.
But he knew the result.
China’s new film introduction policy has changed. Based on the original quota, 14 more films will be introduced.
Han Shanping retired in 2013.
During the period from 2012 to 2015, domestic films were suppressed by Hollywood films.
Chen Linfeng is not sure whether there is a direct causal relationship between these things.
But there must be some connection.
A few days later, Director Zhao of the Film Bureau and Chen Linfeng talked about something on the phone.
Domestic and beautiful countries have started negotiations on the number of imported films, and it is expected that the number of imported films will increase.
After all, it is almost 10 years after joining the WTO. China admitted that it would gradually liberalize.
Chen Linfeng didn't say much. He had experienced this incident and didn't have many feelings.
But Director Zhao obviously felt a lot, and there was also worry in his words.
"Director Zhao, Hollywood is not that scary. As long as the quality of our domestic movies improves, there is nothing to worry about. Chinese people will definitely still prefer to watch movies made by their own people."
"Hey, that's all. You can say that, let others go, you dare not say it or believe it."
Subsequently, a group of domestic film and television company bosses, including Huayi, Bona, CTI, Guangguang, Galloping Horse, etc. , all called to inquire.
They all received some news and did not want the higher authorities to increase the number of imported Hollywood movies.
"Mr. Chen, you have to speak up."
"Xiao Chen, I have a good impression of you. You have to be fair. Once Hollywood blockbusters come in, how can the domestic film market sustain it?"
"It is not easy for our domestic films to develop to this point. We can't be so fooled."
"..."
On the phone, Chen Linfeng only said that he would find a way to report the situation. As for what they said, he would write an article and publish it. He pretended not to hear anything about the internal reference.
He shouldn't be involved in this matter. Even if he could be involved, he wouldn't do it.
Why seek death when something is obviously unstoppable?
In his previous life, Han Shanping was of that size and had legitimate authority, but he was still screwed over by those in Hollywood.
Although Chen Linfeng now has some face in front of major Hollywood companies, that is because he can help make money.
If he dares to stand in the way, rumors about him "playing with women," "sucking flour," and "having sex with men" will spread all over the world.
The domestic film and television industry was in a turmoil due to this incident. Chen Linfeng stayed in London and filmed with peace of mind.
However, the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop.
Towards the end of February, Liu Qianqian also mentioned this matter during a video chat with Chen Linfeng.
"Xiao Feng, many people say that once Hollywood movies come in, our country's film industry will fail. Is this true or false?"
"Who did you listen to? ?”
“When I was chatting with Changshang and Yang Mi, they all mentioned this topic. I asked them and they also heard what others said.”
Liu Qianxi described some of what she had heard.
Basically it’s an exaggerated version of what those film and television company bosses said, nothing new.
"It's okay. It's just for this time. When the policy is finalized, there will be no objections." "Is it true that our own movies can't stand it as the rumors say?" Liu Qianqian said worriedly.
“Maybe it will be the same as the film market in Hong Kong and Taiwan, with Hollywood movies taking the box office.”
Liu Qianqian knows what Hong Kong and Taiwan are like. Actors there can only come to the mainland to earn a living.
If the mainland market also collapses, where will these domestic filmmakers go to make a living?
Chen Linfeng comforted, "No, do you remember what I talked to you about before, the domestic comedy genre?"
"Well, I remember you said that this genre alone is It’s enough to support most of the current companies.”
“Comedies are based on local production, which is incomparable to foreign films.”
Chen Linfeng analyzed, "Although I don't really want to see domestic filmmakers working towards comedies, comedies alone are enough to help protect the bottom line, so the situation you mentioned will not happen. Don’t worry.”
“And it’s up there too. It’s not stupid. If you say you are letting it go, it will only increase the number of imported films, and you won’t have to pass the threshold, so don’t worry too much.”
“Oh,” Liu Qianqian nodded obediently at the other end of the video. , she still trusts her boyfriend's analysis.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Linfeng was speechless. Is there any need to be so afraid?
You have done all the work on Sissi. Do you want her to enjoy the pillow?
But she was not with me, and I couldn't sleep even if I wanted to.
Um, don’t think too much about it. After having a girl, it’s hard to be single again.
Chen Linfeng started to cheat, suppressing the thoughts in his mind.
Time flies so fast. On February 26, Chen Linfeng went to Hollywood to prepare for this year's awards ceremony.
By the way, he also paid attention to the situation of this year's Oscars.
In the final round of voting, he voted for "The Social Network."
This film's previous outposts and vanes were mainly the Film Critics Association Awards from various places, and it won many awards.
The Golden Globe Award is also the biggest winner.
It is much more powerful than last year's "Sunset".
However, Chen Linfeng is still not optimistic about the Golden Globe Awards. Nowadays, the differences between the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars are getting bigger and bigger.
When Chen Linfeng and Pete met and chatted, this topic came up.
Pete has a similar opinion. He has more information channels and has heard that some bad academics expressed their displeasure with the film.
So trendy.
The Oscar is an old man’s award, and it likes nostalgia and political correctness.
But this is just a topic of conversation. Neither Chen Linfeng nor Peter cares too much about it.
Also present was Rob Friedman, who, together with Pitt, gave an overview of the current preparations for "The Hunger Games."
The copyright of this work was the first thing Chen Linfeng requested to buy after acquiring Summit Entertainment.
Now, it’s finally time to start.
In the past few years, apart from filming "The Twilight Saga" step by step, Chen Linfeng has not done much with Summit. Apart from letting him have a hand in his own movies, he just cut some things that he knew would lose money. project.
The main dish is a frog boiled in warm water.
He knew very well that in addition to startups, he issued orders as a founder.
Other companies don’t say that if you buy it, you can be your boss, and your subordinates may not obey you. It is not only domestic migrant workers who can do this.
Especially with the huge sales of "Twilight", the company's employees will certainly think that he has a good investment vision, but at the same time, they will also think that he is trying to take advantage of the situation.
Therefore, Chen Linfeng has always respected Robert and rarely interfered.
The previous two projects "Hurricane Rescue" and "Infinite World" were the benefits he obtained for Summit.
Having meat to eat can be regarded as an initial return of employees from all departments of the company.
Today's "The Hunger Games" is the real heart-warming move.
Peter also participated in this film.
As a producer, he is now proficient in business and has more connections than many senior producers.
Except for the film aesthetics and related qualities that have not yet been proven, other aspects are completely adequate. We just need a big project to prove ourselves.
Therefore, Chen Linfeng pulled him over, but did not let him take over the final editing rights. He was given all the rights that other producers should have.
Pete values this opportunity very much. After all, the influence of the "Hunger Games" novels has been growing day by day in recent years.
It can be regarded as another influential novel after the completion of "Infinite World" and "The Twilight Saga".
He has been busy with this since the second half of last year.
Chen Linfeng listened to the situation reported by the two people and didn't feel anything was wrong.
Even if Peter is younger, Rob is a veteran. Another project "Source Code" that the company is also preparing this year is his handiwork.
And "Source Code" was made with producer Mark Gordon, who is also an old friend.
When talking about casting, Pitt mentioned that an Asian supporting role was added to the script to reflect the diversity of the future world.
"Chen, I think this role is more suitable for your brother, the other Blues, what do you think?"
Chen Linfeng glanced at him, has he learned to reciprocate kindness and benefit from others?
But I like it.
Rob was not to be outdone, "Chen, the same is true for "Source Code". There needs to be a Chinese character among the train passengers."
He said righteously, "I don't know much about this." Many, I need your help to recommend."
Chen Linfeng smiled and said, "Easy to say, easy to say."
(End of this chapter)