Hollywood Tycoon [US Entertainment + Business War]

At this time, Chinese film and television professionals still regard film and television works as works of art rather than commodities, so when Deputy Director Li heard that Jade’s definition of idol dramas is to find a group of young idols that audiences like to see to perform some plots that audiences like, I always feel a little deviant.But Jed didn't even think about convincing CCTV. After all, if a national TV station is really persuaded by Jed to shoot some idol dramas like "Let's Watch Thunderstorm", Jed may not be able to forgive himself.However, Deputy Director Li left after dinner because he was busy with work, leaving Han Shanping and Jade chatting about commercial films and art films.

"Movies are made for nothing more than three purposes: box office, awards, and film history." Jed said, "Some people make movies just to leave their names in film history. We classify such films as exploration films. Directors often Only pursuing the expression of his personal art, the subject matter may be deviant, and the content may be obscure and dark. The other type is for major film awards, which we generally call art films. Directors of such works will focus on their own art. Find a balance between the pursuit and the artistic taste of the judges. The most common type is to go for the box office. After all, the film is made to make money. Otherwise, why should the producer invest? A good film market should be [-]% Most of the films are commercial films, the remaining [-]% are art films, and the last one percent is reserved for exploration films. Commercial films are the economic foundation of the film market. Without prosperous commercial films, where are the producers who can spare money to invest in art? film? Art film is the superstructure of the film market, reflecting the conscience of the film industry. The final exploratory film is the future of the film industry. Although not every exploratory film represents a successful path, at least every film represents A road we have tried. Without these directors who explore the film, maybe the film is just a short-lived."

Jed's words gave Han Shanping a deep understanding. Although Han Shanping was born in the director department, he actually served more as a film producer.He went from the deputy director of Emei Film Factory to the director of Beijing Film Studio, and finally became the chairman of China Film Group, which is enough to prove that his vision in film production is still sufficient.He is also very clear that the so-called "fifth generation directors" in China are all aiming at the so-called trophies, and in his opinion, they are a bit "high-minded but low-handed".Not to mention that some directors deliberately show the ugliest side of Chinese people to foreigners for the sake of trophies, but they say that [-]% of the films they make cannot be released in China. Are you asking Chinese producers? Very vomiting?During the last talk in Los Angeles, Jed said that a competent director must do three things. The first is that the film he makes can be released; the second is that the film he makes can make money; Let the audience like it.But many fifth-generation directors can't do the first thing, which makes Han Shanping feel uncomfortable.

"Is Mr. Sherman planning to invest in a domestic private film production company when he comes back this time?" Han Shanping asked.

"Of course." Jed said with a smile, "I still say the same thing, I am optimistic about China's film box office market and China's film production team. So I brought technology and capital and wanted to find a powerful film company cooperate."

In fact, Han Shanping hoped that Jade would invest in a state-owned studio, but when he found that the equity issue could not be resolved, he gave up his mind.What's more, Han Shanping found that the American in front of him was very familiar with China's affairs, even to the point of being clear.Besides, people named him and wanted to cooperate with Huayi Brothers, so why should he be an annoying person?Han Shanping also knew a lot about Huayi Brothers.The Wang brothers who founded Huayi Brothers are considered to be from a military family. The elder brother has studied in Beijing in the United States, and the younger brother is also a top student at the Youth Political Science Institute, so they are considered to be a film and television company led by professionals.It's just that at this time, the Huayi Brothers still only dare to test the waters in the TV drama and advertising industry, and they have no intention of investing in movies for the time being.Han Shanping also hopes that domestic film production companies with private capital will challenge the state-owned studios, thereby stimulating the vitality of the state-owned studios.Therefore, Han Shanping planned to help the Huayi Brothers in his heart, and at the same time sold his favor to Jed.The current Han Shanping is not yet a giant in charge of the domestic film market in the future, and having many friends in Hollywood is what he needs.

With the introduction of insiders, Jade and Lin Jianyue soon met the Wang brothers of Huayi Brothers.Before the meeting with Jed, Han Shanping had already hinted to the two Wang brothers that they were here to invest.Since they are in the entertainment industry, how can the two brothers of the Wang family not know about Jed and Lin Jianyue?One has established a brand new entertainment group in the United States, vaguely showing the embryonic form of a future entertainment empire; the other is the prince of ATV and the spokesperson of Media Asia Group.In particular, the eldest brother of the Wang family once studied abroad at the University of Michigan, and he has heard of Jade's legendary experience.From a down-and-out rich second generation to being in charge of the "little giant" of Hollywood in the United States, this is definitely not something that can be explained by good luck.Perhaps it was because of Jade's experience that Brother Wang had the idea to start a domestic media group.It's just that they are now in a tight situation due to lack of funds. After all, they haven't joined Feng Xiaogang at this time, and Huayi Brothers is only one of several commercial TV production companies in China.

"Presumably the two of you also know the purpose of our visit." Jed opened his mouth in pure Mandarin and once again surprised the Wang brothers, "Hong Kong Asia Broadcasting Group is one of the industries that our Sherman Group invests in Asia. Apart from us In addition to the shares of the Sherman family, there are also shares of Hong Kong Lai Sun Group, and of course there are also a small amount of shares of Macau Ho Family and Hong Kong New World Group. The Media Asia Entertainment Group under the leadership of Mr. Lin is a subsidiary of the Asian Broadcasting Group It belongs to a relatively independent business group. This time we represent Media Asia Film Company, a subsidiary of Media Asia Entertainment Group, to seek cooperation with Huayi Brothers. We have brought the greatest sincerity, and at the same time I also hope to get the sincerity of Huayi Brothers."

The eldest brother of the Wang family pursed his lips, and he had already heard the meaning behind Jed's words.They have capital and technology, as well as overseas channels, and they hope to control Huayi Brothers.From the bottom of his heart, the eldest brother of the Wang family naturally does not want the Huayi Brothers he worked so hard to establish to end up in another family.But the problem is that they don't have to be Huayi Brothers.Outside the door, there are companies such as Bernard and Zhongkai waiting to be acquired.The eldest brother of the Wang family finally asked: "What can we get? What do we have to give?"

"Media Asia Film Company will invest 500 million RMB to control [-]% of the shares of Huayi Brothers, you will own [-]%, and the remaining [-]% will be used as a reserve for rewarding the company's outstanding management and employees in the future, how about it?" Jed smiled. Asked, "Media Asia Films will not interfere with the normal work of Huayi Brothers, but we will evaluate Huayi Brothers' film investment. I think you both know that filming is nothing more than three key points: director, actor and screenwriter. I There is a Samsung Dongfeng TV production company in South Korea, which is responsible for script output and TV drama shooting. At present, it has helped South Korea’s Seoul TV Station and Asian TV Station to occupy the local ratings championship; in addition, we have also cooperated with South Korea’s SM Entertainment and Japan’s Ogi Production and Yanyin , Yoshimoto Xingye and other brokerage companies have cooperative relations, which can bring enough influence to the films invested by Huayi Brothers and overseas stars to join in."

Jed's description is naturally beautiful, but the eldest brother of the Wang family knows that the consequences of swallowing it are also full of heartache.But after paying 500% of the shares, I can get a one-time capital injection of [-] million yuan and the support of future scripts and stars, which is more cost-effective no matter what.What's more, they also promised not to interfere with the daily work, so they are not completely excluded.The eldest brother of the Wang family thought for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Only by breaking the boat can a career be achieved. I hope Mr. Sherman will remember your promise."

Jed was a little surprised that the eldest brother of the Wang family agreed to sign the contract so readily.He thought that according to Huayi Brothers' status, they should have to talk to him again.But what Jed guessed wrong was that the Huayi Brothers at this time were not the Huayi Brothers in the future. The current Huayi Brothers didn't even have a decent movie, and it was good fortune to have a company invest in them.What's more, today's private film and television companies not only have to face the encirclement and suppression of state-owned studios and TV stations, but also face the mutual dismantling of their peers.Even if the Huayi Brothers in the future still have to face opponents like Hairun, Bernard and Chengtian?

"I heard that Mr. Sherman intends to leave stock dividends for future excellent management and employees, so what about the directors we cooperate with?" Brother Wang asked, "After all, if we can leave stock options for the directors and actors we cooperate with, I think they will be interested in continuing to cooperate with us." In fact, Huayi Brothers adopted such a strategy in their later operations, and some directors and actors that Huayi Brothers considered to have potential became shareholders of Huayi Brothers , and they did help Huayi Brothers gradually become the number one private production company in China.In this regard, Jed still appreciates it very much.

"You can give me the list, we will consider it." Jed nodded in agreement.

"We originally planned to cooperate with this director on a film to find a movie schedule exclusively for China." The eldest brother of the Wang family continued, "I know that Americans divide movies into summer and Christmas, and of course there are Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day. But in China, we seem to have a Lunar New Year schedule available. As you know, the Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. However, there are generally no foreign films released in this period, and I think this may be a way out for domestic films. The Lunar New Year film may be similar to the summer film, mainly commercial films, especially comedy-themed commercial films."

Hearing what the big brother of the Wang family said, Jed had already guessed who the director would be, and it is indeed because of the close cooperation between Huayi Brothers and him in later generations that Huayi Brothers have the feeling of being the leader. "Give me his information, and I may agree."

Sure enough, the information given by the eldest brother of the Wang family was Feng Xiaogang's information. Jed nodded and said: "If you think it's worth it, we can formally propose it to him after we have cooperated with him in a few works."

After negotiating with Huayi Brothers, Jade and Lin Jianyue went to Ryefield Music.Compared with Huayi Brothers, Ryefield Music agreed very quickly. In the future, Ryefield Music will become the record company of Huanyu Music in China.Just when Jed and Lin Jianyue came out of the headquarters of Ryefield Music, Jed met a woman who made him feel very familiar...