Chapter 965 Xiangyang and LVMH Group have a ‘bloody feud’
Hermès Film Investment Company is preparing to produce a film version of "Les Misérables"?
At the same time, it teamed up with the Eclet Opera Company, the best musical theater company in France, to launch the latest musical based on the 1980 musical created by French musical composer Claude-Michel Schonberg?
After seeing the news, Han Sanping, who was staying in the capital, was buzzing.
He didn't even understand.
Logically speaking, based on his understanding of Xiang Yang, no matter how much he doted on Liu Qianqian, he would not focus on movies at this juncture of Fashion Week.
As a result, this happened suddenly.
This is really
"What do you think?" With a frown on his forehead, Han Sanping hesitated again and again but was unwilling to press the button that had been in his hand for a while.
Since before the release of "Time and Space", the cooperation between Hermès Film Investment Company, Enlight and Bona Pictures has become more and more extensive. He has vaguely felt that his cooperation is no longer as close as before to the outside world.
Projects all go in the general direction.
However, Xiao Wuge's affairs got involved.
Both Xiang Yang himself and Little John showed an indescribable sense of alienation from him.
He didn't have time to dwell on what went wrong.
The point is, I wasted half a day and didn't see what they were going to do.
Didn't it mean there was some trouble in Paris
"Mr. Han, I'm the same as you. I just saw the news." Wang Changtian, who was holding a tea cup, frowned when he saw Han Sanping and coughed softly.
Like Yu Dong who was sitting across from him, he was called over immediately after the press conference in Paris.
To be honest, he was not sure what Xiangyang and the others planned for this matter.
"Yes, Mr. Han." Hearing Wang Changtian speak, Yu Dong immediately cooperated: "We communicate more about domestic projects. This kind of foreign projects"
As he spoke, Yu Dong glanced at Wang Changtian subconsciously.
It's not that he is greedy for money, but there are some things. Everyone in the industry knows what kind of profits can be brought by the news announced by Hermès Film Investment Company at the press conference.
If nothing else, let’s take the musical “Les Misérables” as an example.
This musical, which premiered at the Barbican Center in London in 1985, was a huge success. As early as 2002, it was the first original Western classic musical to be performed at the Shanghai Grand Theater for 21 consecutive performances.
It was hard to get a ticket for every show, and it set a record for the number of consecutive performances and the highest box office record for a Western musical in the national performance market at that time.
After that, classic musicals such as "The Sound of Music", "Phantom of the Opera" and "The Lion King" came one after another.
Although Bona and Enlight Pictures do not have musical theater business, with their rich experience in the fields of movies and TV series, it is not too difficult to get involved.
Mainly for the gimmicks of a musical adaptation of this classic book, it's worth it.
This year, Mamma Mia! "The Chinese version is the first Western musical to be put on the domestic stage in Mandarin, which has attracted special attention in the circle.
What would it be like to have "Les Misérables" become one of the four major musicals in the world if it was more famous?
Of course, Han Sanping knew more about this because of his position.
This year’s Mamma Mia! "The Chinese version is just China's attempt to introduce overseas rights and produce a Chinese version. Another one well known to musical lovers, "Cats", which is also one of the top four, is also in negotiation for copyright.
Of course, domestic original musicals have also increased investment as the film market has boomed in the past two years.
The projects and preparations for musicals such as "Broken Bridge", "First Love", "Du Lala's Promotion", "The Legend of White Snake", "The Eternal Wave", "The Orphan of Zhao" and so on have been decided for a long time.
The Ministry of Culture has even decided to hold the first Chinese Opera Festival from November 6th to 30th, with the Chinese Opera season from May to August.
What do these actions mean when they come together?
This is clearly telling practitioners in cultural-related work that the higher authorities are increasing their efforts to promote Chinese musicals to enter the start-up stage of industrialization.
At this time, Xiangyang came over.
"It seems that we still need to maintain open communication with them." Han Sanping once again ruffled his hair out of habit. Could it be that.
After learning through observation that Wang Changtian and Yu Dong, who he called temporarily, were unaware of the matter, Han Sanping began to think elsewhere.
Don’t underestimate China Film’s unshakable position in the country.
But the musical aspect is really not his business.
Responsible for the promotion and management of musicals is the Chinese Musical Theater Association, which is overseen by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
"Could it be related to tourism?" Han Sanping glanced at Wang Changtian and Yu Dong again uncertainly, "Mr. Xiang, did I not talk to you about anything in detail before I left?"
"Travel?" Yu Dong, who was sitting opposite Wang Changtian, shook his head.
Why does it have anything to do with travel?
Mr. Han.
He is paving the way for his wife, don’t you see?
"Are you really not kidding me?" Liu Qianqian, who was in Paris, seemed to have said hello to Yu Dong and was discussing the same topic with Xiang Yang.
However, she did not meet face to face, but through a mobile phone.
Not long after the press conference about the results of the Oscar Awards ended, Xiang Yang, who was attending the press conference together at the hotel, took the time to call and report.
I won’t go home for dinner tonight~
"Honey, how dare I joke with you about this kind of thing." Xiang Yang grinned.
Giving Liu Qianqian the opportunity to compete for a role in the Chinese version of "Les Misérables" is better than letting her focus on the TV series, right?
Although the partners of the Chinese musical version have not yet been announced.
But that doesn't stop him from drawing cakes.
"That's hard to say~" Liu Qianqian, who was so happy in her heart, was not so easy to fool. She asked curiously: "When did you have this idea? Why didn't you tell me yesterday."
"I suddenly thought of it when we were chatting today." Xiang Yang laughed.
After showing up at the company in the morning, he went into Axel's office to try to get the company to agree to film "Les Misérables." He spent a lot of time talking before the press conference and finally succeeded in persuading him.
There is no time to calculate this.
As for how to come up with the Chinese version
This is not just talk.
"Is it so sudden?" Liu Qianqian asked curiously.
"Well, it was very sudden. After all, Axel is also very concerned about the business in China, so we just chatted for a while."
After Xiang Yang finished speaking, Liu Qianqian was completely relieved.
From the tone of his voice, it didn't sound like he was deceiving.
"Then I have to call and ask first, and try to make some preparations before you finalize the partner." Liu Qianqian, who originally planned to further improve her acting skills at a school in Paris, was not willing to miss this rare opportunity.
There has always been a popular saying in the entertainment industry that movies are the art of directors, TV series are the art of screenwriters, and dramas are the art of actors.
In the field of performance, drama is like a towering mountain, a touchstone for testing actors' acting skills. Of course, in terms of income and exposure, stars < actors < drama actors.
But in terms of professional ability and status in the industry, actors with professional backgrounds are obsessed with starring in dramas to prove themselves.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be many celebrities who would have appeared in the drama and promoted it.
The reason is that the actor circle is also hierarchical.
"Only when you have successfully appeared in a play can you cross the threshold of being an actor." This makes sense.
The different art forms of movies, TV series, dramas (musicals) are not inherently superior or inferior, just like mathematics, Chinese and physical education teachers.
But the thresholds for different art forms are higher and lower.
"Then go ahead and remember to tell dad." Xiang Yang answered with ease, and even didn't forget to tell Liu Qianqian and Principal An to show off the matter.
The emphasis in drawing cakes is on the roundness, not the filling.
This is the essence.
"Okay~ I just happened to be going to get some books for you." Liu Qianqian couldn't help but raise the corner of her mouth when she mentioned Principal An.
Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!
Yesterday, she got back a win here in Xiangyang.
It's time to go find Principal An.
"Why are you looking for him?" Seeing her daughter hang up the phone, she shouted to go out to find Principal An. Liu Xiaoli quickly stopped her daughter on the sofa.
"Xiang Yang asked me to go." Liu Qianqian said simply.
"I have something to tell you."
Seeing that she was anxious to leave early, Liu Xiaoli sighed.
My daughter turns out to be quite big-hearted.
"Come on, let's see how I reply to this text message?" With that, Liu Xiaoli, who had already stood up and walked over, handed the phone to her daughter.
Unlike Liu Qianqian who has been busy talking to Xiangyang on the phone.
Her cell phone never stopped.
A few minutes after it was announced that Hermès Film Investment Company would spend US$200 million to develop a new project of "Les Misérables" movie + opera, word spread quickly in the country due to several large investments in China.
It's not just Han Sanping, Wang Changtian and Yu Dong who are staring at this matter.
Even DMG Entertainment, which is posing as a company with Hermès Film Investment Company in China, is also considering whether it can participate in this project.
Similarly, Xiang Tai, who has always maintained a close relationship with Liu Qianqian, also sent a message of inquiry.
However, unlike others who focus on movies or musicals, Xiang Tai is concerned about whether the purpose of performing in China and launching a Chinese version of an opera is to build a good relationship with cultural tourism.
This is where she can help.
"Travel?" Liu Qianqian was surprised when she saw the message.
"Sit down first and I'll explain it to you." Compared to her daughter, who has been developing in the film industry, Liu Xiaoli, who has experience in song and dance theaters, naturally knows the ropes here better than her daughter.
"Yangyang, this kid, knows a lot and sees far. You have to think through things first. Your father's side"
Speaking of Principal An, Liu Xiaoli said calmly: "If you need any books, just call him and ask him to send them to you."
She didn’t forget what she said at the dinner table
"Mr. Xiang, regarding the matter of Lord Pirate, do you recognize the statement made by Ms. Schaffer on your behalf yesterday?"
"Mr. Xiang"
As soon as the reporter came out of the lounge, he was immediately attracted to Xiang Yang.
At the press conference, he and Axel sat in the audience together and did not accept interviews from the media.
Now it's the time for the exchange meeting, and it's not that easy to avoid it.
Fortunately, the reporters who were qualified to participate in the follow-up media exchange meeting of the press conference were all screened, and there was no chaos like what Little John and Bea Schaffer encountered.
But professional journalists are more difficult to deal with.
Xiang Yang was not surprised. Knowing that he could not run away, he simply sighed: "My view is the same as that of the company."
As for what Hermès thinks about the pirate master, isn't the answer already obvious?
"Mr. Xiang, your company's film investment company suddenly announced its investment in "Les Misérables". Is it related to Chanel's increased investment in film and television sponsorship this year?"
The reporters surrounding Xiang Yang were also arranged by the Hermès Public Relations Department to guide them on other topics.
In fact, how could the hot topic only be about Pirate Lord?
Only by knowing how to peel off the cocoon can you write an exclusive report.
No, the head-on collision between Hermès and Chanel in another field is worth writing about.
"That's not the case." Faced with this question, Xiang Yang shook his head, but said very cooperatively: "As we all know, when it comes to film and television-related cooperation, we have always been open-minded and actively create win-win situations with other brands. "Amazing "Gatsby" is a book I like very much, and Carey Mulligan is also a woman I admire very much. I very much look forward to sharing ideas on clothing design with Lafayette."
"Mr. Xiang, in another collaboration between your company and Chanel, there is no brand related to the LVMH Group." After hearing what Xiang Yang said, a reporter asked directly.
After he finished speaking, other reporters' eyes lit up.
yes!
Xiang Yang kept saying that he was open to cooperation with other brands, but that was not the case for the cartoon that he and Lafayette reportedly created on the plane.
Moreover, Hermès Film Investment Company refuses to cooperate with LVMH brands in any project.
"Sorry, this aspect is not the business I am responsible for. As far as I know about the project progress, it is not meaningful to discuss this topic now. Moreover, even if there is room for cooperation between us, the current dispute needs to be resolved first. This point , I believe that all Hermès employees and investors who hold our company’s shares believe that the LVMH Group should show sincerity.”
Xiang Yang, who has become a member of the H51 Group, will not give Bernard Arnold some face and say some compliments on this occasion.
It's not necessary.
Besides, Hermès’ stock has been suspended from trading due to the lawsuit.
Correspondingly, the value of H51 shares held by Xiangyang is also at an awkward stage.
Although the dividend is substantial, can it be compared with the return of the stock price to its normal price?
To put it bluntly, Bernard Arnold was blocking his way to make money.
Blocking people's way of making money is like
(End of chapter)