Chapter 409 This Generation
In the past two days, the biggest star in the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry is Jiahe.
Since Golden Harvest announced the main creative lineup of the three movies, the stock has been rising steadily, and it has been rising all the way, shocking the jaws of other companies.
Filming hasn't started yet, the list of main cast members has just been announced, and the stock price is like this.
If the movie is really released and sells well, the stock price will skyrocket.
The media with good intentions made statistics and found that before Zhang Chen acquired Jiahe, Jiahe's market value was about 80 million Hong Kong dollars.
Now it has tripled to HK$250 million.
Not to mention anything else, just from this surge in stock prices, Zhang Chen made a lot of money, and Jiahe's shareholders also made a lot of money.
For a time, Jiahe's stock became a hot spot in the market, but there was no market at all.
Zhang Chen came back to his senses. No wonder those film and television companies in later generations have sharpened their heads and sought to go public. This feeling of soaring wealth is so good.
Even without doing anything, his net worth has increased several times.
Or else people say that once a person has tasted the sweetness of the financial market, it will be difficult to do anything else.
Without him, it would be too easy to make money in this business.
If you play finance, if you do nothing every day, you may earn 3,000 yuan a day.
A month of hard work in industry may not be as good as a day of playing finance.
Zhang Chen was covered in the entertainment and social pages. Zhang Chen and Jiahe were mentioned in almost every magazine in the newspaper office on the street.
This is no longer just a matter in the entertainment industry, it is being discussed by the whole people.
For a time, Zhang Chen became a new star in the entertainment industry. Overtly or secretly, countless people wanted to get to know him to see if they could catch the tail of good luck.
In the past two days, as long as you have a relationship with Zhang Chen or Jiahe, you can get some bonuses. Living examples are Media Asia and Oriental Pictures.
Since Chen Xi publicly announced at the press conference that he would develop three film projects with these two companies, the stock prices of these two companies have risen together.
Although not as exaggerated as Jiahe, it still made Huang Baiming and Lin Jianyue smile from ear to ear.
There were many people who wanted to have a relationship with Zhang Chen, but without exception, they all failed.
They couldn't find him at all because he had already returned to the mainland.
Zhang Chen needs connections, but these are enough at this stage.
All that's left is to wait for the movie to be released. At that time, based on the box office results, not only will he move closer to resources, but many resources will move closer to him.
Zhang Chen could not be contacted, and the invitations continued.
He couldn't connect with Zhang Chen, nor could he connect with Jiahe.
Then it became Shi Nansheng taking Chen Xi to various dinner parties every day, meeting people, eating, chatting, and becoming friends...
At this time, Zhang Chen was in the company, leading a team of screenwriters to retreat and tinker with the script of "Pacific Rim".
The project was about to be launched, and he had to get the script out quickly.
This time, the script of "Pacific Rim" is still the same as before. Zhang Chen tinkered with the theme framework, and the screenwriting team was responsible for fleshing out every detail.
Especially about the growth path of the heroine and the giant beast.
Space-time wormholes appear one after another around the world, and alien monsters invade. Humans have invented mechas to deal with the monsters.
The heroine Fan Binbin started out as a zoo keeper, responsible for taking care of a young panda.
Unexpectedly, the zoo suddenly turned into a wormhole coordinates. The strange gas emitted caused a large number of deaths of people and animals in the zoo. The few surviving animals also mutated and became abnormally huge.
Humans piloted mechas and defeated mutant animals. Among them, the weakest panda, Honghuang, was retained as a research object because it was a juvenile mutant.
Fan Binbin was also recruited into the military because he was its breeder, responsible for appeasing Hong Huang's emotions.
In the process, Fan Binbin also learned how to pilot a mecha, because when the Great Rebellion went crazy, only mechas could subdue it.
In recent years, alien monsters have invaded the wormhole every year, but they have been defeated by human mechas every time.
Then a new alien monster appeared. This monster was stronger than before. He killed several of the most advanced mechas in succession.
The humans had no choice but to call in an old mecha from the rear, which was the one driven by Fan Binbin.
In the crushing game, Fan Binbin was no match for the monster. At the critical moment, Honghuang broke free from control and rushed to help its keeper.
After the mecha and Honghuang joined forces, they finally defeated the alien monster.
In three days, the first version of the script was released~
"I think something should be changed here. Honghuang didn't come here initially to help its keepers, but because he sensed the aura of alien monsters and was prepared to drive away the intruders out of territorial awareness. However, when he arrived at the scene, he found that he had been beaten. It was its breeder who changed his original intention..."
The one who spoke was Guo Fan. Yes, he was asked by Zhang Chen from Lu Yang.
Of course Lu Yang was reluctant to give it up. "Kowloon Walled City" was completed by the two of them. Originally, "The Lonely Agent" wanted to continue, but he didn't expect that Zhang Chen would leave.
Of course Zhang Chen is specialized.
Guo Fan~
Known as the best director in the country for making science fiction films, he is involved in science fiction films, and he has to bring this person along with him no matter what.
Sure enough, as soon as I came on board, I discovered the unreasonable parts of the script.
Zhang Chen weighed it up: "Okay, this is more reasonable. If you have any other ideas, let me tell you..."
Guo Fan was greatly encouraged and remembered what Lu Yang said before leaving, "This is your opportunity, you must seize it~"
Recalling the thigh-hugging theory that Lu Yang mentioned before, he finally continued: "I think Honghuang should have a mother-like emotion towards the breeder, and he is not friendly to other humans. This can highlight the relationship between him and the breeder. Emotions, we can add many touching scenes in this aspect later...
In addition, it is best to add a setting to the name. Honghuang is the nickname given to this panda cub by the breeder. After all, the names of panda cubs in our country usually have overlapping characters, similar to Panpan, Huahua and so on..."
"Well, okay, the writing team will make a note of it and modify it accordingly~"
Guo Fan was also very happy to see that all his opinions were adopted.
Zhang Chen suddenly stood up and said: "Pack up and prepare to go out with me."
"Where to go?"
"China Film~"
……
Domestically, the news about Zhang Chen has reached a peak.
First, it quietly acquired Golden Harvest and announced that it would launch three movies at the same time.
Then it was reported that Zhang Chen was working on a science fiction blockbuster with a cost of up to 800 million yuan.
800 million~
That’s 100 million US dollars~
There has never been a large-scale production with such a cost in China, and even if it were placed in Hollywood, it would be a big investment.
Many media outlets are speculating on what the story of "Pacific Rim" is.
The name seems to be related to the ocean, but I can't find out what it is specifically.
Many people are pessimistic, thinking that the huge cost of "Pacific Rim" cannot be recovered at all, and it will definitely lose money.
But more people are curious about how much money Zhang Chen has.
The acquisition of Golden Harvest and the filming of "Pacific Rim" are not small sums.
The person who gets asked this question the most is not Zhang Chen, but his parents.
Neighbors read the report and many asked Zhang’s father and mother about it.
Zhang’s father and Zhang’s mother have black lines all over their foreheads. You want to know, and I want to know too.
When did this kid become so rich?
Why have I never heard of him?
But Father Zhang was busy and had no time to pay attention to these gossips.
The three cinemas he and his friends built together have all recently been transferred to Jiahe Cinema Line, which has increased Jiahe Cinema Line's domestic market share a lot.
And he is still inviting other coal boss friends to join in and share the cake. Zhang Chen has said that within ten years, domestic theater chains will be a rising industry.
Moreover, Zhang Chen also said that the more theaters there are in the country, the more friendly they will be to big productions like "Pacific Rim."
Even if it was for his son, he had to convince his coal boss friends who had money but didn't know what to do well to invest in the theater chain.
"You don't know where to invest your money? Simple, invest in movie theaters.
What, you don’t know this business? I don’t understand what I’m afraid of, but my son does. He can do it if he says he can do it.
Will my son still cheat me? ”
Well, it makes sense. For a while, coal bosses waved their checks and joined in. The number of theaters in the Jiahe Cinema Line increased suddenly. Although many of them were still under construction, they should not be underestimated...
At present, the eight major theater chains in China are basically based on previous film studios. Jiahe is considered the first among private theater chains.
……
Huayi, Wang Zhonglei took the newspaper and angrily pushed open the door of Wang Zhongjun's office, "Brother, have you read the report? It's Zhang Chen who is covering the sky. He is simply working against us..."
After all, Wang Zhongjun was deeper than his younger brother Cheng Fu. He frowned and reprimanded: "Why are you panicking? Don't be impatient. You are a big man now..."
Although Wang Zhonglei was not convinced, he did not dare to disobey his brother. He could only say dissatisfied: "I am just angry. We have just built up the momentum of "The King of Kung Fu", and he suddenly wants to make a science fiction movie worth 800 million yuan. Our enthusiasm, isn’t this a deliberate attempt to find trouble?”
Wang Zhongjun picked up the tea cup and took a sip. The light behind his glasses showed that he was thinking. After a while, he said: "If you do this, contact a group of reporters who have a good relationship with us and ask them to help promote the audition for "Kung Fu King" Things, there are so many female stars auditioning, there must be competition, it is normal to throw dirty water on each other..."
"Okay brother, I'll go right away..."
Wang Zhonglei couldn't wait.
Before long, amid the overwhelming discussion in the media about Zhang Chen and "Pacific Rim", some different voices suddenly appeared.
[Liu Yifei auditions for the heroine of "The King of Kung Fu" and looks forward to cooperating with Cheng Long and Jet Li]
[It is reported on the Internet that Zhang Ziyi is also interested in the heroine of "The King of Kung Fu" and is discussing audition matters]
[Insiders broke the news that Fan Binbin has completed the audition and is determined to win the female lead~]
[Huayi Wang Zhonglei said that the 800 million science fiction masterpiece is completely sensational, and the country cannot recover the cost at all]
[Senior film critic expressed his opinion: Zhang Chen is going further and further away from the art of film]
……
Liu Mansion
Liu Tianxian walked into his mother's bedroom with the newspaper in his hand and said with an unhappy face: "Mom, they've gone too far. They were the ones who invited me, but now it's me who is really looking forward to cooperating with Cheng Long and Jet Li..."< br>
Liu Xiaoli took the newspaper and read it again, and could only comfort: "The Wang brothers of Huayi are like this. They like to hype people up, but does this mean that they really think highly of you? Forget it, let's not express our stance for now, just take it as such. Sell them a favor, and as for their conditions, your godfather is already thinking of a way for you..."
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At the same time, Li Binbin was also complaining to Li Xue: "It's like this every time. I talk about fair competition. Obviously I am a member of Huayi, but the Wang brothers always want to give opportunities to outsiders, either Zhang Ziyi or Liu Yifei. , since you don’t value me, why did you keep me in the first place?”
Li Xue saw her sister's angry look on her face and knew that this was happening, so she didn't even try to persuade her. How to persuade?
The Wang brothers are indeed spoiling everything.
Although there are resources in hand, they do not take care of their own people, as if they have determined that domestic flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers.
"I asked around and found out that Fan Binbin didn't come to the audition at all. Liu Tianxian and Zhang Ziyi did come, but I don't know what the result will be."
After pondering for a moment, Li Xue said: "Sister, why don't we leave? It's better to follow Fan Binbin's example and set up a personal studio than to suffer this anger here..."
Li Binbin complained, but she was really hesitant if you really asked her to leave.
"But after we leave, what if..."
However, his sister Li Xue is more decisive than her: "Don't be afraid, sister, Golden Harvest has released three new films at once. Based on Zhang Chen's past performance, I think the new films will definitely be good at the box office.
Zhang Chen holds two companies, Jiahe and Xingchen Entertainment. How can Huayi compete with him?
Anyway, I can't get any good resources here, so I think it's better to go directly to Huayi, so that I might be able to get some benefits from Zhang Chen.
The enemy of our enemy is our friend, so Zhang Chen should not ignore us. ”
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"I'll think about it~"
……
China Film, Han Sanping’s office
A person pushed open the door and walked in, followed by the secretary with an aggrieved look on his face.
When Han Sanping saw the person coming, he waved to the secretary behind him to indicate that it was okay.
Then he said: "You old guy, you don't know how to knock on the door when you come to someone else's house. Why are you embarrassing a little girl?"
The person who came was none other than Ren Zhonglun: "What are you doing here? I'm here to make a surprise inspection to see if you, a mountain eagle, have done anything bad hiding in the office~"
Han Sanping said with a straight face: "I've passed it. Others call me a mountain eagle, how can you call me that?"
When Ren Zhonglun saw that Han Sanping was angry, he was happy: "You deserve it. China Film Group Co., Ltd. is allowed to hold on to the right to approve imported films. What is it if it's not a mountain eagle?"
Hearing the strong jealousy in the other party's words, Han Sanping also opened his mouth: "Old Ren, every time we are fired because of this, let me say it again, our rights at China Film are great, but our responsibilities are also great.
Don’t you know how bad the film market was in the past two years?
The reason why I have been working hard to promote the blockbuster plan is not to cultivate more people to form movie-watching habits and make the market bigger, so that when foreign capital comes in in the future, we will not be completely wiped out.
As an old person in the industry, you should know that since we joined the WTO, one of the items in every negotiation must be to gradually liberalize the domestic film market.
What does this mean?
The wolf is coming~
With just those fourth and fifth generations who can only make literary films, can they resist the invasion of Hollywood?
They are the ones who cry wolf every day, and they are the ones who dig their own graves every day.
Only by having the right to approve imported films can China Film use Hollywood blockbusters to force domestic commercialization.
If we don’t step up the commercialization of the domestic film market, and wait ten years later, when the market is fully liberalized, will our domestic films still have a place by then?
Living examples from Europe, South Korea, Japan, and so many other countries are before our eyes.
The Hollywood film industry is too strong. If the national film industry cannot hold on, the country will become the back garden of Hollywood. You and I will be the sinners of the country.
So don't blame me, I have to make big investments and big productions.
Only large-scale productions can train the team as quickly as possible, and only large-scale productions can attract audiences to the cinema.
Industrial development requires funds, markets, and skilled industrial workers.
Other products can develop by leaps and bounds, and the film industry can certainly do the same. Large productions are the engine for the leap development of the film industry.
As long as we have the ability to produce large-scale productions, Hollywood cannot defeat us, because we can do what they can do, and we also understand our own people's preferences better. ”
"Okay, okay, stop trying to flatter your face. Tell me why you asked me to come here this time. You said it's a good thing. If it's not a good thing, I won't listen to you~"
Ren Zhonglun waved his hand, seemingly impatient, but in fact he had already accepted Han Sanping's statement.
He didn't understand what Han Sanping said, but if he understood, he would understand, and if he was unhappy, he would be unhappy.
Why should China Film Group take on the important task of revitalizing the film industry? I can do it, too.
While he was talking, the door was pushed open from the outside again, and Zhang Chen came in with Guo Fan, applauding as he came in.
"The third master said it very well. Blockbusters are the engine of leapfrog development.
After the massive invasion of Hollywood movies, small-budget movies may still make a difference, but at best they can only be regarded as guerrillas. The results may be good, but they cannot affect the overall situation.
Blockbusters are the regular army, the main force in attacking cities and territories.
Only if your country's film industry has the ability to produce blockbusters can it be called a film industry. ”
After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he said hello to the two of them: "Hello, Third Master, Hello, Mr. Ren~"
Han Sanping came over laughing, patted Zhang Chen on the shoulder and introduced to Ren Zhonglun: "Old Ren, this is the good thing I told you~"
"What a good thing?"
"Zhang Chen is going to make a science fiction blockbuster, and I convinced him to leave a spot for you."
Ren Zhonglun also knew Zhang Chen and invested in his "Shark Beach".
"Tell me, what is the story of the science fiction film you want to make?"
Zhang Chen took a script from Guo Fan behind him and handed it over: "Mr. Ren, this is the script. You can read it first~"
Ren Zhonglun took the script and read it silently.
The two people on the other side were chatting:
"You kid, have you been here a long time ago and have been hiding outside and not coming in?"
Zhang Chen smiled sarcastically: "No, I arrived early, but when I heard you were so impassioned, I was embarrassed to come in and interrupt~"
"Hey, you kid, you are teasing me~"
The two chatted for a few more words, and Han Sanping urged Ren Zhonglun to come: "Hey, have you finished reading it? Give it to me as soon as you finish it. I haven't watched it yet~"
After being urged by him, Ren Zhonglun, who was reading the last page, handed over the script and looked back at Zhang Chen.
"It's a bit like Ultraman fighting little monsters~"
Han Sanping Yile, how come it is exactly the same as my original idea.
Zhang Chen nodded: "Originally the core is almost the same, but for this kind of special effects blockbuster, what the audience sees is the special effects, and the storyline only needs to make sense~"
He still said the same thing.
"Then why do you want to make a science fiction film? The previous "Taken" was very good at the box office and sold well abroad. Why not make a sequel?"
Zhang Chen did not answer immediately. He organized his words before replying: "There are actually two reasons. One is that I have done the type of work and I don’t want to do it again.
The other one is a bit similar to Mr. San’s idea. I don’t hope that when Hollywood blockbusters come in that day, it will be said that none of the Chinese movies can beat it~”
"Hey, good boy~"
The speaker was Han Sanping. He hadn't finished reading the script yet, but he was attracted by Zhang Chen's words and couldn't help but express his appreciation.
Their generation is the most unwilling to admit defeat.
Born in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, he was impoverished.
The gap visible to the naked eye prevents people from catching up.
But it just so happens that this generation refuses to admit defeat.
I admit that you are much more advanced than me, I just need to study, but it is impossible for me to kneel down.
People who grew up in their generation have very strong hearts.
It has nothing to do with material conditions, but with spiritual energy.
That's why we can create so many miracles.
Zhang Chen felt something in his heart, "Actually, I admire your generation very much. They refuse to admit defeat, are courageous, capable, and have a long-term vision.
Many of the decisions you make will benefit your children and grandchildren.
Only you can develop a certain industry regardless of cost.
After ten or twenty years of no profit, you are the only one who is still persisting.
This is actually what Mr. Han is doing now.
Doesn’t he know that investing in a blockbuster movie has a high possibility of losing money?
I definitely know, but I have to vote.
Just pay tuition.
What we look at is not immediate benefits, but long-term benefits.
It's the same as building a highway.
Building highways loses money and is simply uneconomical from a short-term perspective.
But in the long run, the scale of brokerage driven by it is unprecedented, which is why our country can develop rapidly.
Concentrate your efforts on big things.
If you’re sure, just do it~”
Han Sanping was also said to be sympathetic and said loudly: "Yes, if you look for it, just do it.
I think the blockbuster strategy is correct and I will stick to it. "The Promise" is the first one and "Pacific Rim" is the second one..."
Ren Zhonglun scolded: "Are you two singing a double act for me here? It seems like we don't dare to cast shadows.
Ask about our Shanghai Film Academy, the one who dares to be the first in the world:
The first color opera film "Butterfly Lovers", produced by Shanghai Film Studio;
The first military feature film "Southern and Northern War", produced by Shanghai Film Industry Corporation;
The first movie "Romance in Lushan" to win the Guinness World Record, produced by Shanghai Film Industry Corporation;
The first domestic digital special-grade technology film "Crash Landing on You", produced by Shanghai Film Industry Corporation;
So now, we have also screened the first domestic science fiction film "Pacific Rim" at SIPG~
”
Ren Zhonglun knew that this was not a radical move, but he was just excited.
Han Sanping fanned the flames from the side: "How much did you invest? Our China Film Group invested 200 million~"
"Uh~"
This time Ren Zhonglun finally changed his color.
Two hundred million?
It’s a bit too much.
Rolling his eyes: "Then we definitely can't steal your limelight, so just invest 100 million~"
(End of chapter)