Chapter 969 Fight to the Death, Share, Notify Xiying
Before the dinner was over, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei left early and returned to Beverly Hills.
After returning, Miss Liu immediately changed out of her dress, took off her expensive jewelry, and put them away with the help of her assistant;
Because wearing these things, it was really hard to It’s so unfree, I have to carry it all the time;
The people from the brand will come to collect it tomorrow morning.
That is to say, Liu Yifei has this kind of treatment. If it were any other domestic first-line actress, she would have to return it immediately after the event. You would not be allowed to stay overnight.
The moon is also very round and bright late at night in Hollywood;
Firstly, it is because the latitude here is roughly the same as that in China, and secondly, because the Lantern Festival has just passed, and I feel homesick after seeing the moon. .
At this time, the news on the domestic Internet was already extremely lively, and the information about the Oscars spread.
“The 88th Academy Awards ceremony ended successfully one hour ago;
Leonardo DiCaprio won his second Oscar for his film "The Revenant" after last year's "Manchester by the Sea". "
"Director Lin Nan served as an award guest to defend Leonardo DiCaprio's Best Actor title and presented awards and crowns. The latter was so excited that he laughed and asked Liu Yifei in public if he could forcefully kiss Director Lin Nan. They were 'sternly rejected' by the two. "
" Jing Tian updated his Weibo and posted photos of himself at the Oscars dinner with Liu Yifei, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gong Li and others. His temperament is elegant and tranquil, not inferior to that of Hollywood actresses. "
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Originally, Weibo was abuzz with news about the Oscars, talking about the celebrities on the red carpet and the makeup and appearance of the actresses... People in the film and television industry Actors and artists are envious.
But more than two hours later, an announcement from Huayi directly suppressed all the news from Hollywood and Oscars on the other side of the ocean.
The content of the announcement simply scared the entire film and television entertainment industry half to death.
Because the case was solved, the two top giants in the industry publicly broke up with each other, and Huayi "went to war" with Wanda!
"As proposed by Chairman Wang Zhongjun and approved by all directors of the Board of Directors of Huayi Group, the group's senior personnel appointments are now announced:
Ye Ning is appointed as President of Huayi Pictures, fully responsible for the group's films And the management and operation of all related businesses of the cinema chain;
Appointed Ye Ning as deputy general manager of Huayi Group, allocated original shares, and nominated him as a director candidate for the group's board of directors, with voting and decision-making rights;
Appointed 34 people including... as theater managers of Huayi Cinema Line , holds option shares, enjoys dividend benefits, and is a middle-level manager...
In addition, the group is scheduled to invite many industry media to hold a large-scale media press conference in Beijing on the morning of March 1;
At that time, the group's chairman Wang Zhongjun, general manager Wang Zhonglei, as well as 35 middle and high-level managers including Ye Ning will be present..."
Hua Yi unknowingly pried Wanda's corner and poached Wanda. The vice presidents in charge of the film industry, theater chain, and distribution companies, as well as 34 core managers and middle-level managers of the theater chain!
What is this if not a business war? What is this if not a naked war?
In the past 11 days, the entire industry has been constantly speculating, trying to pinpoint the "bandit" who committed Wanda;
Now, Huayi not only stood up and publicly admitted it , and even held a large-scale media press conference blatantly!
What does this mean? What do the Wang brothers want to do?
No doubt, this is openly slapping Wanda in the face, ridiculing and scorning her!
In the entire industry, there is no film and television company or capital that is not paying attention to Huayi's announcement or waiting for Wanda's sudden "counterattack";
And the Internet is even more excited.
Because this kind of large-scale poaching and cornering is also a "business war" between two top giants;
In the past, this could only be seen in TV series and novels. See it. This time it is reflected in reality and everyone has learned a lot. Can everyone not be excited?
“You actually want to hold a press conference? How dare these two people?!” Wang Changtian muttered in shock.
Although he had deduced that Hua Yi did it before, Hua Yi's 'unscrupulous' behavior still shocked him. This was already arrogant!
"Ruthless enough! Since you have offended me, you might as well break up your skin completely and fight to the death!"
Yu Dongdu somewhat admired the ruthlessness of Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei. No, in just half an hour, Huayi's stock has started to surge upwards. The rise is rapid!
La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun and others, who had just arrived at the film bureau and were preparing to participate in the "Mermaid" seminar, were all stunned at this moment.
“It really doesn’t stop, and there are more and more crooked ways every day. But I have to say that directly picking Wanda’s peaches is indeed a good move to benefit oneself at the expense of others. Hua Yi’s strength skyrocketed instantly...”
Han Sanping opened his mouth to comment, but he didn't have a good impression of Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei.
“I just don’t know if it will affect the industry? Wanda will definitely not give up. A fight between these two companies will have a much greater impact than Lin Nan’s impact on Anle Pictures!”
La Peikang was a little worried and looked at Zhang Hongsen.
“Wanda Cinemas is the largest cinema chain in the country, and including AMC Cinemas, they are also the largest cinema chain in the world... The arbitrary dominance of monopoly status is being criticized no matter where it is. It's expressly prohibited!"
Before Zhang Hongsen could speak, they heard Tong Gang's voice coming over; everyone looked sideways and saw that Tong Bureau had entered the conference room door with a serious expression.
"That's good!"
La Peikang felt relieved after hearing Tong Gang's words.
I am afraid that Wanda will directly block Huayi's movies, which will affect the stable development of the domestic film market. This is a big deal. Fortunately, the law and the system do not allow it!
As the industry speculated, Wanda’s internal atmosphere has reached an extreme level at this time, like a huge powder keg that is full with just a spark missing.
In the huge conference hall, Big Lao Wang sat at the head with a dark face. More than 20 senior executives attending the meeting all had frosty expressions on their faces.
If 11 days ago, Wanda was beaten, had its bones sucked out, its vitality was severely damaged, and the person who was responsible could not be found, it was extremely aggrieved;
then today it is a naked embarrassment in the entire industry and even the entire country. He showed up and was "humiliated" by Hua Yi in front of his face!
“...I don’t mind if anyone spreads what I say here today... From today on, one year, two years, three years, five years... As long as Wanda is still alive, this account will It won't end...
...Hyenas are always despicable. Now that we have caught them, we will beat them until they have a memory, chop off their claws, or even beat them to death... Our attitude... Let's start with this An announcement is out..."
At around 4 p.m. domestic time, Wanda’s announcement targeting Hua Yi, Ye Ning and others by name was issued, and it immediately attracted the attention of the entire industry and the entire network. focus on.
From Big Lao Wang’s commendation of Ye Ning at the annual meeting a few months ago, to Huayi’s premeditated large-scale poaching that seriously violated industry ethics, and finally to the collective of 35 middle and senior managers who were saddled with non-competition agreements but had no professional ethics. Run away from Huayi...
Wanda's long announcement can be described as detailed, sharp, and full of indignation... Until the end, the sense of swords and swords facing each other between the lines, not giving up, or even fighting to the death, was not concealed at all...
All the film and television companies and capital in the industry can see that the matter between Wanda and Huayi is not over, but just beginning. This problem cannot be solved!
“No need to respond today, we’ll talk about it at the press conference tomorrow!”
“Okay, brother.”
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Standing in the courtyard of the villa, Lin Nan stretched; the weather in Hollywood is very good today, as expected of a city close to the Pacific coastline, and the sky is very blue.
Tom sat in the pavilion in the courtyard, munching on steamed buns and reading entertainment news;
The pavilion was a very pure Chinese style building that Tom had specially built according to Lin Nan’s instructions. !
"Lin, something big seems to have happened to the parent company of Legendary Pictures?"
"Well, I know, it's a big deal."
When he woke up early in the morning, Lin Nan saw Huayi's announcement, which was forwarded by Yue Jun;
Hollywood was at that time It's late at night and early in the morning, and now, it's late night in China.
"Lin, the appointment time is at 10:30 in the morning at Crystal Pictures. Do you want to bring Jing Tian with you? She is the unofficial female lead."
Hear this question, Lin Nan looked in the direction of the Hilton Hotel. Liu Yifei went there to see off Zhang Yimou and his party, and should be back soon.
"No, they have a flight in the morning and will leave for the airport after ten o'clock."
Not only Zhang Yimou and others, but also Zhang Ziyi, who has been in the United States for more than half a year, is also returning home today The flight, I heard, was deliberately on the same flight as his "mentor";
After returning to China, this international chapter will have to be busy with his comeback.
But again, the bigger the actress, the harder it is for her to come back;
Because during the time you left, your competitors were not idle, and they would have given you the same level of resources. Once the partition is complete, even those in the next one or two years may be gone.
Therefore, if Zhang Ziyi wants to come back in a short time, it will most likely be very difficult, unless she is willing to "drop her status"; but if she is willing to "drop her status", will she still be an international chapter?
At 10 o'clock in the morning, Liu Yifei, dressed casually and wearing sunglasses, walked back from outside surrounded by her assistants and bodyguards.
"Director Zhang and the others have already set off. Zhang Ziyi is with them. Sister Gong Li has also come to see her off. Lin Nan, is it almost time?"
Taking off her sunglasses, Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan asked.
"Tom and I are waiting for you. You are really big-hearted, and you went out for a walk without makeup, huh? It's only been one night, and you already have acne on your chin? I didn't even notice it in the morning, let's take a look …”
"Oh, don't touch it, it hurts a bit."
Liu Yifei opened Lin Nan's hand. She was a little angry. It was a matter of diet.
"Lin, Crystal, let's set off now. People from Warner Bros. and Lionsgate should be on the way too."
Tom urged from the side, although Beverly Hills was far away. Crystal Pictures is very close, but as the host, you still have to get there first, right?
“Okay, let’s go.”
“Yeah, let’s go.”
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In Hollywood’s film production rules, once a commercial blockbuster, especially a science fiction blockbuster, succeeds, it is inevitable It's going to be made into a series.
Because only by making a series of films can we develop this IP to the greatest extent and expand its commercial value and huge peripheral value.
And "Pacific Rim" completely meets these conditions and is a chicken that can lay golden eggs!
It has been more than five years since its first film was released, and until now, it is still continuously generating high peripheral commercial profits.
Therefore, Warner and Lions Gate have been urging the second part from time to time as early as two or three years ago.
Crystal Pictures, third floor, small conference room.
The person who came over from Lions Gate was Paul as usual. He is now one of the vice presidents of Lions Gate’s global business; "Dream Space" and "Pacific Rim 1".
After serving the coffee, the assistant left. There were seven people present, including the assistants brought by Paul, and everyone immediately started talking about today's business. "In order to ensure that "Pacific Rim 2" can be as successful as the first one, the preparations before the official start include mecha design, costume props, sample manufacturing... the special effects team during shooting... the production and rendering of post-production special effects shots, these The quality of the film must be strictly comparable to the first one, or even surpass it.
A large part of the charm of the "Pacific Rim" series lies in the various mechas. The sense of heaviness, the mechanical texture between the friction of gears during action, etc., are all the passion of men; after the special effects come out, I don’t want to give the audience the feeling that the mecha is made of paper, light and airy..."
Lin Nan was briefly talking about his request, and people from Warner Bros. and Lions Gate were nodding their heads, looking like they fully agreed.
"The budget of "Pacific Rim 2" has been initially determined at US$165 million. Warner, Lionsgate, and Crystal Pictures will each send one person to join the producer team; if the budget exceeds the budget in the future, we will discuss additional investment.
But with Hollywood’s mature production system, I think there will be almost no overspending problems unless there is something wrong with the producer team. Now, let’s talk about shares. "
As Lin Nan's words fell, everyone present suddenly became energetic; even Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to Lin Nan, was a little curious about how the investment shares would be allocated.
"Lin, this Is the market share of China and investors still the same as last time? But why don't I see anyone else besides you and Crystal? Paul asked doubtfully.
Lin Nan smiled and shook his head, "The Chinese investors have made adjustments this time. You don't have to worry about it. I will go back with the share and distribute it to them." "
"Warner was 25% last time, this time..."
"Warner can only get 20% this time! The Chinese market is getting bigger and bigger, you all know it." Lin Nan interrupted the other party with a very firm tone.
Warner's vice president glanced at Lin Nan with a helpless expression on his face:
"Lin, although what you said is right, Warner's efforts for this, especially It's the first one..."
"But aren't you also doing the global distribution business? The profits from this business are already very, very considerable, aren't they?" Liu Yifei added with a smile.
"This? Okay, Crystal, 20% is 20%. I hope we can have a happy cooperation."
Warner's vice president smiled and nodded. He just wanted to fight for as much as possible, but the control and IP copyright were in Lin Nan's hands!
"What about our Lions Gate? Can we maintain 20% like last time?" Paul looked at Lin Nan and asked.
“Yes, but except for the Chinese market, Warner will account for the majority of the global distribution business, two-thirds.”
Lin Nan gave a reasonable allocation and met with Warner people He smiled immediately, and Paul nodded without any objection: "Yes."
"Lin Nan Pictures will not participate in the investment this time, Crystal Pictures will contribute 25%, and Tom will personally join the production A team of people... I will return to China with a 35% share, and there will still be a state-owned enterprise among the Chinese production companies...
As for the Chinese filming location, it is initially scheduled to be in the Oriental Movie Capital... After I return to China, "Pacific Rim 2" can be officially prepared. All preparations before the start of filming, including the review process for co-productions, are expected to take up to half a year. The above two teams should organize as soon as possible..."
At 12 o'clock in the morning, Warner and Lions Gate left Crystal Pictures in a hurry. They had to go back to report on "Pacific Rim 2".
As for the Chinese share of 35%, Lin Nan has carefully considered it. For global distribution, Hollywood still has to take the majority.
But except for the company under his name, other domestic companies will take it. The total number of shares actually increased:
Because last time China Film Group was 20% and Wanda was 10%, but this time the domestic total is 35%!
The last day in Hollywood is also the last day of February.
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei visited many places together, including being invited to leave their fingerprints at the Chinese Theater...
In the evening, Lin Nan originally wanted to insist on watching. For domestic entertainment information, I mainly want to see the excitement at Huayi’s press conference.
But he didn’t take it seriously because Liu Yifei wouldn’t let it go!
The pair of snow-white and delicate long legs are more eye-catching, and the tight buttocks are so ecstatic... Well, Director Lin seemed to be a little angry... and then he went to bed very early.
Late at night in Hollywood, domestic time has officially entered March 1st.
In the morning, Huayi's large-scale media press conference was "full of seats". The number of media present even exceeded 200, and the entire film industry was paying attention.
As for Ye Ning and other 35 newly "joined" middle and senior managers of Huayi, there is no doubt that they are the focus of all media lenses.
At the press conference, the core question raised by all media reporters was whether it was unethical for Huayi to poach so many middle and senior managers of Wanda at once, and whether Huayi accused Wanda of seriously violating the industry. Moral, despicable responses.
Undoubtedly, Huayi has the upper hand in the current actual situation;
Therefore, when Wang Zhonglei answered questions at the press conference, he was naturally "impassioned" and "righteous":
"Where are there so many immoral things? In the final analysis, it is nothing more than: people go to heights Leave, the water will flow downwards.
Why can’t employees leave if they are not paid enough? Even if they have a non-compete agreement, is it really immoral to change jobs in the industry? < br>
What is a non-competition agreement? A non-competition agreement is relative! Is it possible to terminate the non-competition agreement by paying liquidated damages? I am willing to pay the liquidated damages of the non-compete agreement to Wanda for Mr. Ye and 35 other people. I can pay them at any time within two days. How is it unethical to act in accordance with the contract?
For the top senior talents and managers in the industry, companies that want to deny stock options, lock out employees with non-competition agreements, and kidnap morality are the truly unethical companies in the industry..."
got , after a press conference, Hua Yi was not only righteous, but also pointed out the real reason why Wanda could not retain people.
Now, Wanda, who was originally a "victim", became a "victim" in an instant. He has become the real object of ridicule and contempt in the entire industry.
After this round of competition, Huayi won completely!
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How chaotic the domestic news was, how Wanda and Huayi were tit-for-tat, and how industry peers were watching the excitement... Lin Nan selectively ignored these.
As soon as a group of 10 people got on the plane, he slept next to Liu Yifei. The first class cabin has this advantage and makes sleeping more comfortable.
The plane flew over the sea of clouds and flew directly to the Capital Airport in a 12-hour flight.
Mossing Lin Nan’s face, Liu Yifei also smiled and leaned her head against her. Well, let’s sleep together with our fingers intertwined.
In China, it is a new day, and the conflict between Wanda and Huayi is still on the hot search;
But other movie information is no less popular, and is even vaguely used to divert public opinion.
"Exclusively produced by Alibaba Pictures, adapted from a popular IP, produced by the famous director Zhang Yibai, and co-directed by directors Zhao Xiaodeng and Anthony Lamorinara;
The movie "Three "Three Worlds and Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" was officially completed this morning. Actors Yang Mi, Yang Yang, Luo Jin, Yan Yikuan, Li Chun, Gu Xuan and others attended the final press conference. "
"It has been released for 23 days. This work directed by Zhou Xingchi, The total box office of the Spring Festival comedy, romance, and science fiction blockbuster "Mermaid" exceeded 3.2 billion, and the daily revenue fell by 20 million..."
"The total box office of "Macau Storm 3" was fixed at 1.02 billion, and the daily revenue was less than 50,000 , may leave early.”
"The movie "Journey to the West: Monkey King Three Fights the Bone Demon" lasted for 23 days, with a total box office of 1.088 billion, and a daily revenue of less than 100,000..."
"Produced by Weinstein Films, a well-known martial arts instructor and director Directed by Yuan Heping, starring Donnie Yen, Yang Ziqiong and others, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2: Sword of the Dark" was released for 12 days, and finally ended with a box office of 102 million... The production cost of 20 million US dollars has already been lost... "
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The weather in the capital is also sunny. Although the sun is not very bright, it is really dazzling.
Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both wore sunglasses and walked out of the airport hand in hand, surrounded by bodyguards and assistants.
It was absolutely impossible for such a large group of people to hide from the media cameras, so the two of them did not hide.
As you can imagine, as soon as they walked out of the passage, they were surrounded by a large group of reporters.
When they heard the chattering questions, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both showed helpless smiles. It was really what they guessed.
"Director Lin, what do you think about Huayi poaching Wanda's 35 middle and senior managers?"
"There are rumors that it is because Wanda went too far on the option issue. Stingy, treating executives harshly..."
"Wanda Pictures is a long-term partner of Lin Nan Pictures. Regarding this change in Wanda, Director Lin..."
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Lin Nan motioned Liu Yifei to get into the RV in Hongxingwu first , which will save him a while of running away.
Miss Liu understood instantly, and with the help of her assistants and bodyguards, she successfully left the media circle and got into the car.
At this time, Lin Nan spoke to the handed microphone:
"How should I put it? From the perspective of a bystander, these seem to have nothing to do with others; they are nothing more than job-hopping, non-compete agreements and liquidated damages.
But from the perspective of a partner, poaching Wanda at once So many people do have sinister intentions. Aren't they just trying to destroy the other party's theater chain?
As for treatment, this is a matter of other people's company's internal systems. We outsiders are really not qualified to comment. It is a platform and a place where both parties achieve mutual success...
But when it comes to poaching people, I can’t help but want to say one more thing: I would like to thank Director Yue Jun and Director Jiang Jierou as well as some of the company’s middle-level managers for their support of the company. Trust, when faced with the temptation of Huayi, they stayed true to their hearts and stayed firmly in Lin Nan Pictures..."
In the confused state of a large group of media reporters, Lin Nan They quickly "break out" and got into the RV; when they caught up, the RV and several commercial vehicles had already started...
Sitting next to Liu Yifei, Lin Nan took out his mobile phone and called Yue Jun:
"Inform Director Zhang of the Xiying Production Department and ask them to come to the company tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
"Okay, Director Lin. Have you and Yifei gotten off the plane?"
"Well, we just got into the car to pick up the airport at Hongxingwu."
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(End of this chapter)