Entertainment Empire System

Regarding such a request, Liu Dong said without hesitation: "There is no problem with this. As long as it is one of our own, our New Film Alliance people will take care of it. Don't worry, when the time comes, The film schedule of your film will be at the same level as that of directors Chen Kaige and Feng Xiaogang, at least 25%."

There is an unspoken rule in the entertainment industry. For a great director like Zhang Yimou, once a new film is released, the number of films scheduled will be at least 130%. If the performance is good, Forty or fifty is out of the question. If there are no films by famous directors released during the same period, 60% is not impossible.

Chen Kaige also enjoyed such treatment before, but as a result, he shot a few rubbish movies, and then his film schedule dropped.

As for now, directors like Chen Kaige and Feng Xiaogang have at least 125% of their film schedules. This is because after all, they are not the only two directors during the Lunar New Year period. Other directors also have to make movies. Take proper care of it.

At this time, the films of Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang, and Ye Ming accounted for 75% of the film schedule, and the remaining six or seven New Year films only accounted for 125% of the film schedule. This way A result that Ye Ming felt satisfied with.

At that moment, Ye Ming said happily: "Okay, this is no problem. My second request is to you two. I want to build a website, a brilliant website, an entertaining website. This is I need the support of the people above to allow me to build a video website. Warner Bros. wants to help me build a brilliant website abroad. Third, I want to purchase the online copyrights of China’s old movies and TV series. The price is negotiable. I I promise that you won’t suffer any loss. The Radio, Film and Television Bureau has the right to do this. Don’t hide this from me. If you agree to these two conditions, then I can agree to the New Film Alliance’s request, otherwise there will be no need to negotiate. "

At this time, Director Liu hesitated and said: "I can't say about the website. After all, it's not something I can decide. I want to ask the leader for instructions."

Even though Liu Dong is the boss of the New Film Alliance, if it involves some issues of interest, then in such a matter, he cannot make the decision on these issues himself.

When Director Liu went out to ask for instructions, Ai Qiuhua said unhappily: "Mr. Ye, your request is a bit too much. We also want to help you build a video website. You seem to have decided on this matter." We at Warner Brothers, we don’t have such an obligation. You must know that we are just partners. I don’t think the board of directors will agree to anything that has no benefit to us at Warner Brothers.”

As one of the eight giants in Hollywood, Warner Brothers puts profits first. Under such a situation, Ye Ming's request is a bit unreasonable. At least in Ai Qiuhua's opinion, in such a situation, Ye Ming's request is somewhat unreasonable. No matter how it is said, Warner Brothers does not have this obligation.

But Ye Ming didn't think so. At this moment, he looked at Ai Qiuhua with a smile and said, "Don't think of me as someone who doesn't understand anything. Warner Brothers wants to enter the Chinese market, so if they have a good relationship with the New Film Alliance , that is the most direct method. If you can cooperate with the New Film Alliance, it means that you have made good friends with the Radio, Film and Television Bureau, the backer of the New Film Alliance. Under such a situation, Warner Brothers can smoothly It has entered the mainland market. I think this will be very helpful to Warner Bros. What I said is correct, right?"

It seems that Ai Qiuhua can actually guess clearly that in such a matter, Ye Ming did not focus on the hospital. It seems that Ye Ming has known about this problem for a long time and has long wanted to give up on the hospital. The ones above the line persisted. This can't help but make Ai Qiuhua secretly suspicious. Could it be that Ye Ming's real purpose is just a website, but building a website, is there any way to compare it with a theater chain? After all, a website is just a virtual thing. It seems that in China, websites are just getting started. Thinking of this, Ai Qiuhua asked with some confusion: "But is this worth giving up the theater chain?

Are you really willing to give up the entire forest for a tree? "Once this kind of doubt arises in Ai Qiuhua's mind, it makes people feel incredible doubts. Ye Ming will not be so stupid. In fact, Ye Ming can do this easily and shrewdly. Even the old foxes on the board of directors of Warner Bros. are horrified. Will such people give up the forest of theaters for the tree of Wang Zhen?

Ye Ming said with a smile: "There is a saying in our country, maybe the president doesn't know it, if you are willing to give up, you will get something if you are willing to give up. If I want to get permission from above to run a video website, I must give up some benefits, otherwise, I couldn't get anything. I wanted to run a private theater chain on my own, which is allowed in our country, but I forgot. At this time, I was too impatient. I was anxious to set up a private theater chain with Warner Brothers and wait two years before doing it. Maybe there will be less resistance.

Since this is the case, if New Moon wants to take back the control of Brilliant Cinema, then there is no force that can stop it. Why should I stop it? I should get enough benefits for myself. This is the wise way to protect yourself. , I am sure that at a time like this, the result of Liu Dongde’s fight will definitely allow me to build this video website. At that time, I will need Warner Brothers to give me technical support and find professionals in this field. You have to help us with this matter, otherwise we will break up. "

Ai Qiuhua couldn't figure out what Ye Ming's purpose was. It would be no problem to find a few computer talents. Therefore, Ai Qiuhua thought for a while and said, "This is okay. We will try our best." We will help you complete this matter, but you will have to prepare the funds yourself. It is impossible for us to invest in your website, because Warner Brothers cannot see any benefits, and the board of directors will not agree to invest in such a thing. , you must be mentally prepared for this. Websites are a very money-burning industry. When the time comes, you must be prepared to be drained." To build a website, the initial investment is very large, and even if It means you invested.

But no one can guarantee whether the cost can be truly recovered. Maybe it will not be impossible to achieve nothing by then. Therefore, Ai Qiuhua is very sure that under such circumstances, the board of directors of Ye Ming's website will never approve the investment. Ye Ming said with a smile: "That's really a pity. I can only find other partners. I hope you won't regret it."

As the power that the Internet should have, it will not be truly demonstrated until three to five years later. By then, Ye Ming will stand at the top of the video website and look down on the world, and his position will be unshakable. This is a rare opportunity for Ye Ming. Liu Donglian walked in excitedly. From the looks of it, the result of the discussion was very satisfactory, otherwise he would not have acted like this.

Sure enough, Director Liu said with a smile: "There is no problem. The leaders have agreed in principle to the two conditions you mentioned. The copyrights of some movies and TV series are not in the hands of the Radio, Film and Television Bureau. You have to go and negotiate with them yourself. We are negotiating with other movie studios and TV stations, but we cannot ask them to hand over the copyright."

Being able to achieve such a result is already very satisfying to Ye Ming. As for acquiring the copyrights of those movies and TV series, Ye Ming believes that as long as a sufficient price is offered, no one will refuse.

Therefore, Ye Ming immediately said: "Well, since that's the case, I have no objection to New Film Alliance's investment in Brilliant Cinemas. Next, we can discuss how to invest."

When it comes to the issue of buying shares, Director Liu was not polite at all and said very firmly: "Our New Film Alliance has a condition for this issue. We want absolute control. This is not true no matter what." It may be changed, that is to say, we need to hold 151% of the controlling stake. Only in this way can we ensure our control over the theater chain."

At this time, Ai Qiuhua immediately objected: "This is impossible. If you have 51% of the control, then in such a situation, what will our two families do? Divide the remaining Forty-nine percent of the control? This is something we cannot accept, thirty-three percent. Our family has thirty-three percent. As the founder, Ye Ming has thirty-four percent. , I think this result can still be accepted by the board of directors.”

In fact, at the beginning, Warner Brothers did not have the issue of control over Chinese style. Therefore, Ye Ming actually had 55% control over his comrades, while Warner Brothers only had 45% control. But in the end, with the booming development of the Chinese film market, Warner Brothers felt that if Ye Ming were to control this brilliant theater chain, it would be very detrimental to Warner Brothers under such a situation. Therefore, there was It happened that Ai Qiuhua wanted to acquire Huihuang Film and Television some time ago. Will Warner Bros. make the same mistake twice?

Of course it is impossible. If there is any room for negotiation with Ye Ming, then under such a situation, once the control rights fall into the hands of New Film Alliance, Warner Brothers will not be able to have any other idea. Therefore, Ai Qiuhua is very opposed to this matter.

Why Warner Brothers invests in Brilliant Cinemas? One is the copyright issue of Harry Potter in Ye Ming's hands. The other is that they are optimistic about the future development of the Chinese film market. Now that New Film Alliance wants to control it, it is obvious that it is Unlikely. (To be continued)