Chapter 480: Camp confrontation, the timeline is messed up
"I would like to ask if the final voting results were influenced by Chen?"
"Three Chinese films won awards, is there a shady story?"
"Mr. Chairman, do you feel that there are too many shortlisted and award-winning films from China?"
"..."
A lot of questions came up, asking everyone.
After all, there was no formal interview process arranged that night, so with the help of security personnel, the guests left smoothly and the crowd dispersed.
But there is no use escaping. At the press conference the next day, the media still raised these issues.
"Everything is the result of the judges' votes, and there is no shady secret as everyone thinks."
Chen Linfeng was easily put off.
He didn't feel guilty at all, he was just joking, this was where he was.
Compared with what those big guys did in the past, this is completely childish.
If he really cheats and builds a "space robot" for you, then that's called shady, right?
The other judges on the jury unanimously opposed the "shady theory" and the "influence theory" and believed that the results were in line with their expectations.
Our votes all come down to Chen. What do you think we are?
The reporters had no choice but to accept this statement.
Then they focused the conversation on the actor.
The two people with the loudest voices this year are Wang Baoqiang and Michael Fassbender.
Michael's failure to win the award always filled them with regret.
But Wang Baoqiang's performance is also amazing.
The reporters kept asking Wang Baoqiang questions, and this was considered a regular interview process.
As soon as the press conference ended, Chen Linfeng received a call from Zhang Yimou.
"Xiao Chen, are you free now?"
"Well, tell me something."
"Why don't you come back to the hotel first? I have something to discuss with you. Wei Ping and Lao Han are both here."
Later, Zhang Yimou informed them of the room number of the private room where they were staying.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Linfeng wondered what would happen if these three people got together.
When he arrived at the place, he saw that Han Shanping was also there.
When Han Shanping saw the visitor, he immediately greeted him, "Xiao Chen is here, come and sit here."
He joked, "I just learned about the award. Xiao Chen, you have done a lot of work."
"Hey, that's the best of these films this year."
Several people present shook their heads secretly. No matter how good the movie is, someone must appreciate it. Obviously, the person in front of you is the one who appreciates it.
Zhang Yimou was a little curious as to how Xiao Chen negotiated like this.
He has been the chairman of the jury, so it is not such an exaggeration.
Chen Linfeng didn't care about their looks. The awards had been handed out and no matter how many thoughts he had, they were all over.
In the future, people in the industry will only remember his huge influence on this film festival.
This helped his reputation grow.
But it was too early to think about this. Chen Linfeng chose a sofa next to Han Shanping and sat down, and asked,
"Why are Mr. Han coming here at this time? The film festival is over. I never heard you were coming."
"I have nothing to discuss with you."
"Why do we have to talk about it in person? Can't we talk on the phone?"
"Mr. Han, this is showing sincerity." Zhang Weiping said with a smile on his face, and poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of him.
Chen Linfeng really didn't expect these two combinations.
When Zhang Weiping scolded "mountain eagle" before, he did it very violently, and I still remember it vividly.
Han Shanping also edited the new scene through Huaying several times. Unexpectedly, the two of them seemed to be fine now.
He looked at Zhang Yimou again. Apart from standing up to greet him just now, he was now sitting silently drinking tea and not saying much.
It seems that the main players today should be the other two.
After a few casual remarks, Zhang Weiping opened the topic.
"Director Chen, the previous box office of "Your Name" was 2.1 billion. It was supposed to make a lot of money. However, due to the account sharing ratio, it made a lot less money.
I remember you complained to reporters at the time, right? ”
"It turned out that we were going to talk about box office splitting, but what does this have to do with Han Shanping?"
Chen Linfeng picked up the teacup and took a sip, thinking in his mind.
While taking a sip of tea, he had almost figured out the ins and outs, so he answered.
"I was a little unhappy at the time, but everyone was like that, so I didn't say much."
"If you ask me, the current account sharing ratio is a bit too low. Thinking about how hard it was for you to release a movie with a box office of 2.1 billion, and finally earn so little money, I feel sorry for you."
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When Zhang Weiping said it, he felt something was wrong.
But now is not the time to think about that, he continued,
"Not only you, Yimou and our films are also like this.
As a producer, I took the risk of losing money, but in the end I could only get 43%, and the majority was earned by others.
If things continue like this, how can the domestic film industry survive? ”
After talking about it, he felt a little indignant, and at the same time he also wanted to understand what was wrong just now.
He is the one who makes less money, and the guy opposite will not make less money.
A "Your Name" movie will probably make more money than the money he has made from movies over the years combined.
Chen Linfeng remained silent for a while.
Han Shanping continued, "Zhang Weiping is right about the second half of what he said. It is always easy for producers to fail to make money. If things go on like this, it will be detrimental to the development of the industry. We really need to find ways to correct this..."
Chen Linfeng listened to the other party's story with a thoughtful expression.
In his previous life, he only knew that Zhang Weiping was behind this accounting dispute.
Now it seems that there is Han Shanping's handwriting in it, and it is even possible that this is the main promoter.
Also, China Film Group has theaters under its umbrella, but its more important identity is as a distributor.
Distributors also feel that theater chains are taking too much.
Moreover, Huaying has the important task of promoting industrial development, so it is very reasonable to consider it from an industrial perspective.
The words had been spoken very clearly at this point. Chen Linfeng also clarified his thoughts and asked directly.
"You came to me because you think I can do something?"
Han Shanping and Zhang Weiping were refreshed. They looked at each other and finally Zhang Weiping said,
"Director Chen, none of your movies has been bad at the box office so far. It's best to speak to theaters.
We hope that you can join the negotiations and put pressure on the theaters together. ”
"Pressure?" Chen Linfeng frowned, "Can you tell me what you are going to do?"
He remembered the news from his past life.
It seems that several major companies have sent a notice to the theaters.
The notice requires that the share ratio of domestic films be adjusted from 43% to 45%-55%. In fact, it is 45%, which is an increase of 2 points.
It also gave a deadline and required that it must be signed before a certain day.
Listening to Zhang Weiping now, it seems that I still have this idea.
The main reason why Chen Linfeng was attracted to join the company was that in the past two years, Qilin Company has initially established a distribution system.
Especially this year, after Maoyan has developed, it has become the sixth largest publishing company.
Secondly, there is Chen Linfeng’s movie itself.
If you want to intimidate theaters, you must have a trump card.
Theaters have to make money, and they must worry that powerful distributors and producers will not give them the right to show good movies.
And Chen Linfeng's movies are the kind that theater chains least want to give up.
Chen Linfeng shook his head after hearing this, "Is it necessary to be so direct? It would be better if we all sit down and talk."
Zhang Weiping sighed.
Xiao Chen is still soft-hearted once no one messes with him.
"Director Chen, I have experience in this area. As long as you are tough enough, the other party will definitely obey. I have done this many times in the past."
Han Shanping nodded, he had experienced all of this, it was indeed the case.
If not necessary, of course, stick to the old method.
"But this time is different after all. This time several companies have joined forces to exert pressure, which is equivalent to forming two camps."
Chen Linfeng laid out the teacups on the table as an example, dividing them into two rows, three in one row and four in the other, forming a 3 versus 4 situation.
He pointed to the teacups on both sides, "For example, here are six distributors, and that is 13 theater chains."
"According to normal development, the two sides will definitely encounter each other. It is impossible for you to send a notice and others will obey. After all, no one wants to cut off the flesh."
"Well, you're right,"
Han Shanping also used cups as an example, "But these are the six of us. If we work together, we will definitely be stronger than each other."
He adjusted the position of the cup so that it became 4 versus 3.
Among the distributors, many are also producers themselves. According to past practice, they really have the initiative.
"Okay, I agree with what you said, but what if this is the case?"
Chen Linfeng pushed the extra cup over again.
Han Shanping was about to say that the other party's judgment was wrong, but he suddenly realized.
"Do you think there will be traitors in the alliance?"
Zhang Weiping was watching the two people setting up cups with great interest. When he heard this, he suddenly raised his head.
"Who would be stupid enough to become a traitor? Wouldn't it be bad to make more money?"
Chen Linfeng looked at him with deep meaning, "If the theater chain comes to you and tells you not to get involved with those companies, I will give you a 10% increase in the schedule of your next movie. Are you willing?"
The room fell silent instantly, leaving only Chen Linfeng's calm voice.
"If 10% doesn't work, what about 20%? Isn't this higher than the 2% share of the account anyway?"
"But," Zhang Weiping said anxiously, "you have to distinguish between what is full and what is full, right?"
"That's the problem," Chen Linfeng patted the table, "What makes you think that the theater chain completely disagrees?"
"If someone comes up with another idea, the entire ladder will be divided into accounts. The first 500 million will be divided into 45%, and the portion over 500 million will be divided into 41%."
He stared into Zhang Weiping's eyes and said, "Do you think those producers who feel that the box office is not high will agree?"
"This..." Zhang Weiping was momentarily speechless.
Who came up with this weird trick?
If they do this, only a few of their top-grossing movies will suffer.
It’s not that he looks down on people, many companies are probably willing.
Coupled with the tendency to schedule films, the probability of consent is even greater.
Chen Linfeng took a sip of tea calmly.
That's right, theater operators in previous lives did exactly this.
As a result, the issuer was defeated.
Han Shanping frowned and thought carefully about what Xiao Chen just said.
He deduced it in his mind and felt that it was a bit poisonous.
Such an approach would definitely divide their camps.
Don't think that this is just Xiao Chen's idea and others can't think of it.
He has not looked down upon the elites in the industry so much.
At this point, he had to pay attention to Xiao Chen's abilities and opinions outside of movies. It seems that this genius is really an all-rounder.
"Xiao Chen, what you just said hit the target of fate, so what do you think we should do?"
The time traveler who knows roughly what happened is tough.
Chen Linfeng said confidently, "It's very simple. Our camp can be divided, and the opponent is not ironclad."
"How to differentiate?"
"The first point is not to be too tough. You have to save some face for others and leave room for things to happen.
You have to force people into submission at the next notice, which, to be honest, is a bit insulting. ”
He didn't know which little cutie came up with the idea.
Several major theater chains in the previous life were furious because of this, and they unanimously fought to the end. Even when the prescribed time limit of the notice expired, they did not give in.
Instead, they found ways to divide Xingmei and Huayi in the publisher camp.
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As a result, Xingmei stubbornly refused, and Wang Zhonglei gave up.
That's right, the traitor in the previous life was Hua Yi.
When Zhang Weiping heard Xiao Chen swearing, he touched his nose and said nothing.
It's not that stupid.
He originally thought this was a good idea, it was very domineering, and the other side would definitely be impressed by it.
Han Shanping nodded, "This is an upright opinion, what next?"
"Next, you have to figure out the other party's bottom line first."
Chen Linfeng said earnestly, "We cannot treat each other as a whole, let alone the theaters and theater chains as a whole.
In the past two years, theater chains have developed so fast. In many cases, they have reduced their profits to win more theaters to join them.
If you think about it, they were not making much money to begin with, but now they have to deduct two more points. They must be unwilling to do so.
In this case, we can relax on the theater chain and go talk to the theater first. I think the theater chain will definitely not mind. ”
Han Shanping nodded slowly.
Huaying is an established theater chain and does not have this problem.
He is mostly responsible for the company's film production and distribution. I really don't know that this is how the new theater lines have been doing in the past two years.
"Furthermore, there are differences in theater chains. Large theater chains and small theater chains are definitely different, and the interests of several large theater chain companies are also different.
In fact, as far as I know, increasing the ratio by 2 points will not exceed their expectations.
We can sit down and talk slowly, and maybe we can strive for better terms. ”
Only then did Zhang Weiping understand what Xiao Chen's initial suggestion of sitting down and talking meant.
It turns out that this is the way to talk.
It seems that Xiao Chen's heart is much dirtier than mine.
"There are many means of differentiation. As long as I discuss it with your elites, they will definitely have more means than me."
"Just as Xiao Chen said, let's consider the strategy after we go back." Han Shanping made the decision.
Next is the issue of the movie. No matter what method is used to negotiate with theaters, it is essentially a means of striving for interests.
If you want people to spit out food, you have to have something to back it up.
Han Shanping currently knows a few movies that will be released at the end of the year.
"'The Thirteen Hairpins', 'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate', 'The Great Magician', 'Hongmen Banquet' and 'The Grandmaster'. At present, I think these movies are more gimmicks and have bigger publicity. The final box office should be good."< br>
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Why are they these?
Chen Linfeng felt something was wrong. The news he saw in his previous life seemed to involve "1942" and "囧囧".
Oh, there is "The Grandmaster", and there seems to be "The King's Feast" which is embarrassing.
He carefully went through the memories in his mind and found a problem.
Damn it, I’ve lost track of time.
In the previous life, it was indeed a dispute over the division of accounts initiated by "The Thirteen Hairpins of Jinling".
Zhang Weiping even achieved his goal, and the final settlement was based on a 45% account sharing ratio.
However, the theater chain has only set this precedent, and other movies still maintain the ratio of 43%.
It was not until the end of 2012 that several other distributors joined forces and wanted the theaters to give in and form a system in the future.
Thinking back to the previous life, this wave a year later was initiated by Han Shanping and others.
No wonder, I said, why Zhang Weiping and Han Shanping got together this time.
It turns out that President Han launched the campaign a year in advance. Is this because of my influence?
Chen Linfeng made a guess in his mind and at the same time completely smoothed out the development of this matter in his previous life.
What is strange to him is that since this year is ahead of schedule and the situation is different, why is there still a notification method?
Chen Linfeng glanced at Zhang Weiping and realized instantly that it was probably this guy who had the idea.
It’s really a one-of-a-kind trick that’s eaten all over the world.
"How about it, Xiao Chen, what do you think of these movies? Do you think any of them are unreliable?"
Han Shanping looked at the other party expectantly. He absolutely trusted Xiao Chen's opinions on the movie.
"The other films are just okay, and they should have no problem with a box office of more than 100 million,"
Chen Linfeng recalled the box office performance of their previous lives. These films were indeed some of the top films in the Lunar New Year festival.
Just...
He asked with a strange expression, "Why is "The Grandmaster" on the list? Mr. Han, are you sure Director Wang can finish it?"
"Huh?" Han Shanping was stunned, "I seem to have seen their promotional posters before. What's going on? Is there something going on here?"
Chen Linfeng was speechless, "Mr. Han, don't think about it, this is probably not going to be released until next year's Lunar New Year movie."
No one can trust Wang Jiawei when it comes to the speed of filming.
Han Shanping frowned, "I'll verify this later."
"Xiao Chen, here, I heard that the filming of "Police Incident 2" has been completed?"
"Well, the later stage is almost here now, and we should be able to catch up with the Lunar New Year period."
Chen Linfeng knew what the other party was thinking.
He has no objection to using "Police Incident 2" as a bargaining chip.
"That's good, I'll just wait for you, the ace."
Han Shanping said happily, but at the same time he was a little regretful.
"It's a pity that "Your Name" was released too early. If I had this film now, it would be a done deal and it could be spread directly."
But think about it, if there is no such clear case as "Your Name".
Several domestic companies will not be so quick to adjust their accounts.
There are gains and losses.
At this point, Han Shanping's goal for today has been achieved.
The four of them then talked about this year’s Lunar New Year movies and the more critical changes in the Spring Festival movies.
Not long after that, they dispersed.
When Chen Linfeng went out, he found Wang Baoqiang staying in the hotel lobby.
"Baoqiang, who are you waiting for?"
Wang Baoqiang turned his head and said with a smile.
"Director Chen, you've finished talking. I just came here to find you. I heard from Xiao Chang that you have something to do. I'll just wait here for a while."
As he said that, he bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Director Chen. I know that without you, I wouldn't be able to win this actor award. Thank you."
Chen Linfeng quickly took two steps forward and held up his arm.
"It's not necessary. We won't talk about this between us."
Wang Baoqiang chuckled, "I understand, I should keep it in mind."
Alas, this man is too honest.
Chen Linfeng finally understood Wang Baoqiang's way of survival in the entertainment industry.
After a while, Zhang Meng and Wang Qianyuan also came, also expressing their gratitude.
Zhang Meng won this jury award. His future career as a director, let alone promotion, at least has a bright future.
It can't be said that he is another rising leader.
Precisely because he knew this, Zhang Meng's gratitude became even more obvious.
It was Chen Linfeng who persuaded (hinted) them to participate in Venice, and now they have gained a lot.
He certainly knew who to thank.
The Venice Film Festival has ended, and Chen Linfeng stopped by London.
Under the arrangement of Yingguang, he appeared on several programs to promote the upcoming drama version of "Sherlock 2".
The specific launch time has been determined, January 1, 2012, which can be regarded as the British version of the new year drama.
After returning to China, Chen Linfeng devoted himself to the editing and post-production of "Inception".
This film still needs to work hard on editing, especially the superimposition of three dream scenes in the climax, which requires editing to maintain the tension.
Chen Linfeng watched almost the whole process, making sure it was the same as the previous version.
Nolan has been famous for his editing since his debut. He is not stubborn and will not make mistakes in this aspect.
In mid-September, Liu Qianqian came back.
"Has the time been set? When will it start?"
"It's decided, October 16th, so I have to go there again next month." Liu Qianqian looked a little worried.
"It's okay, it shouldn't take a few days."
Liu Qianqian said, "That's right. Fortunately, it doesn't conflict with the Golden Rooster Award."
As she spoke, she enthusiastically discussed the announcement of a century-old classic in film history.
"Starting from the 200th place and counting forward, a batch will be announced every week until the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony. Who had the bad idea? It's so torturous."
Liu Qianqian said she was condemning it, but actually she found it too interesting.
The same goes for public opinion online, which has almost become a carnival.
It is discussed with great interest every week, and it has become a hot topic among the people this morning.
And every time a movie is released, it gets the attention of the public.
Some things that may have been relatively niche in the past, or those from a relatively distant past, have been reborn as a result.
The Sixth Princess was very cooperative. After the announcement, she played the movies on the list for two or three days in a row.
This happens every week.
It also took enough heat.
Liu Qianqian pays attention to the newly announced movie list every week, and is afraid of seeing "Breaking Drummer" or "Your Name".
Thinking about landing early and getting settled early is really a bit torture.
I think the creative staff of other works should be in the same state.
Oh, what a pity.
It's time to announce again at 8 o'clock tonight. There are still more than 20 minutes until 8 o'clock.
She pushed Chen Linfeng's shoulder, "Hey, do you know the specific list? Why don't you reveal it in advance?"
Chen Linfeng said helplessly, "I told you earlier, I didn't go to see it on purpose. If I really knew about it, it would be boring."
"Yes,"
Liu Qianqian was bored and flipped through the comments at the bottom of the announcement page.
(End of chapter)