The god of the world
Chapter 219 No Prestige 2
Chapter 219
Many domestic netizens suddenly lost their composure.
Anyway, Lin Shen is also an outstanding and promising entrepreneur in China.
Although it has always had a good reputation, this time it also made many jealous people sneer.
"See, this is an entrepreneur from the common people. Our domestic movie ticket prices remain high, but they go abroad to send warmth to Lao Mei."
"Director Lin's current wave is really degrading. If there are benefits, you should consider your own compatriots first!"
"(Dog head body protector) Brothers, isn't Chairman Lin going to run away too?"
"Don't make trouble, Dong Lin's family has a big business, how can you run away?"
"Tsk, it has to be our boss Xu's criticism. Lao Ma, Dongzi, and Lao Wang all have to bow down. Now Mr. Xu catches a fish and sighs, and the president has to jump off the 22nd floor. To the 23rd floor."
"Haha, upstairs, it's not fun to talk about it, it's good for harmony."
Small disturbances on the Internet were naturally reported to Lin Shen.
Lin Shen didn't care much.
This model is really not easy to promote in China.
Take the fare as an example. In 16, an authoritative department conducted a survey.
The per capita monthly income of Lao Mei is 4700 US dollars, and the movie ticket price is around 8 US dollars.
However, the domestic per capita monthly income is 690 US dollars, but the fare has risen to 5.74 US dollars.
The difference in monthly income is nearly 7 times, but the fare is almost the same.
Internationally, there is an unwritten rule about fares.
The price of a movie ticket cannot be higher than 1% of the monthly income of ordinary workers in the country.
However, there are regulations in China that the fare cannot be lower than 19.99 yuan, and the way of low fare and high passenger flow is directly cut off from the source.
In order to make money, now that movies are released, the lowest price is more than 30 yuan, and the general price range is around 35 yuan.
Lin Shen is also thinking about how to find a balance between no loss and low ticket prices.
After thinking about it, they have to produce enough movies in order to forcefully ask other movie investors to cooperate and make concessions.
Anyway, their family has a big business, and the group also has a lot of profitable businesses.
Even if the theater business doesn't make money, as long as it can improve their voice in the film and television industry, it will not be a loss.
Other theater chains can't be as capricious as Guanhai Group.
As for whether other theaters will not be able to survive, it has nothing to do with Lin Shen.
For the audience, as long as the price is low enough, films with slightly lower quality are not unacceptable.
Many people go to the theater not only to watch movies, but also to pave the way for the final opening of the house.
The monthly card costs 79.99 yuan, and you can watch 30 movies per month.
The price of the annual card membership is 799.99 yuan, and within one year, you can watch up to 365 movies.
This price is definitely quite attractive.
On average, the cost of watching a movie every day is only 2.7 yuan.
You can watch a movie for the price of a bottle of Coke.
Moreover, the country is not like the old America.
These 30 viewing privileges can be used once a day, or you can watch multiple movies at the same time in one day.
After the official announcement of Xingyi Cinemas, it was quickly topped by netizens who eat melons.
"Hey, Mr. Lin, we wrongly blamed you. This is much cheaper than Laomei's."
"Haha, I have a little girl in the United States. I just got a monthly card for AMC theaters. I'm so envious of our side. The monthly card is 60 yuan cheaper than the other side, and the annual card is even 600 yuan cheaper. That's enough. Have a quick lunch."
"What kind of family is upstairs? I usually pay 400. Is the price so high over there?"
"Wo Cao, I can't understand what the second and third floors are talking about."
Public opinion quickly reversed.
As long as it benefits everyone, it is a good entrepreneur.
But the other cinema counterparts were all very upset.
With Lin Shen playing like this, how can they make money?
During the previous Spring Festival, Xingyi Cinemas’ price cuts for viewing movies made other cinemas scold them.
In the end, they also had to hold their noses and follow the price cuts.
Because of the slow reaction speed and reluctance, most of the box office of the Spring Festival stalls was absorbed by Wandering Earth.
I thought that the Spring Festival file was just an accidental operation.
This is a good time, Lin Shen directly played the unlimited viewing mode of the monthly card.
This is really so unbearable, my aunt can't bear it anymore.
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Huaying Group, Chairman's Office.
A group of bigwigs who stomped their feet in the Chinese entertainment circle would make countless celebrities bow down, complaining to Fu Zhengqing.
"Everyone, I know why you are here."
Fu Zhengqing spread his hands helplessly, "The contribution of Keguanhai Group to the film and television industry is obvious to all. The group performances in the Tangcheng Film and Television Base alone have exceeded 10 people. In addition, it has driven employment, tourism, and GDP in Xiangyang. I really can't make a move."
"Director Fu, we also know that you are in a difficult situation, but Guanhai Group's actions have really made it impossible for everyone to do business. We are also conscientious businessmen operating legally, why don't you come forward and make an appointment with that Director Lin?"
Xu Tianfu, the chairman of Hengdian Film and Television, as a representative of several theater chains, put forward their demands without any trace.
Everyone is an old fox, so they naturally knew that Fu Zhengqing would not be able to offend the Guanhai Group with a mysterious background for them.
None of the top families dared to do anything to the Guanhai Group.
Fu Zhengqing didn't even have the guts.
How can someone who can climb to his position be a fool.
However, it is not impossible to make appointments for these families.
Fu Zhengqing sighed, "Okay, it's not easy for everyone. The film industry still needs your help. I will contact that Director Lin. I can't guarantee success!"
"Director Fu, with your status, that Director Lin will surely save face."
Xu Tianfu quickly complimented him.
"That's right, Dong Fu is the head of Huaying, so I will definitely give him some face."
Several other cinema bosses also echoed.
Fu Zhengqing was very comfortable being praised by this group of people, but he still felt a little bit drummed in his heart.
In front of these guys, he really has a high status.
But in front of the Guanhai Group, he is not sure if he will be a little thin.
"Okay, let's go back and wait for the news."
Fu Zhengqing started to push people away.
Even if you make a call, it must be when these guys are not around.
Otherwise, if he was rejected, what would his face be?
"Okay, then let's wait for Fu Dong's call."
Xu Tianfu accepted it as soon as he saw it, and left with several other theater bosses.
Wait until the gang leaves the office.
Only then did Fu Zhengqing take out an expensive business card from the drawer.
"Tsk... As expected of the chairman of a trillion-dollar group, the cost of this business card is tens of thousands of dollars, right?"
Fu Zhengqing said with emotion, and dialed the string of numbers with a hint of apprehension.
"I'm Lin Shen."
A mature and masculine voice came from the phone.
"Director Lin, I am Fu Zhengqing from Huaying Group, there is such a thing..."
Fu Zhengqing quickly revealed his identity, and after picking himself out, he explained in detail how he was found by several theaters in Hengdian.
"I see, what does Dong Fu think?"
Lin Shen asked with great interest.
"Uh... I support this kind of healthy competition in principle. After all, audiences will be more willing to go to theaters only when ticket prices are lowered. This will have a positive effect on the film market in the long run..."
Fu Zhengqing said a lot of clichés, and then tentatively said: "But I don't know if Director Lin can raise his hand a little bit. After all, the theater market is really difficult to operate, and the other companies also have more or less financial difficulties."
Lin Shen could tell that this Fu Zhengqing was an old fritter.
I am afraid of offending myself, but also want to gain a good reputation in front of several other theaters.
"Dong Fu, the decision I made is not likely to be changed easily, but I am very interested in the theaters under Huaying. I wonder if Director Fu is interested in letting the three theaters controlled by your group and our group Xingyi Cinemas merged?"
Lin Shen threw out an olive branch, which instantly made Fu Zhengqing's heart beat faster.
Xingyi Cinemas is the leading cinema with the largest market share in China.
As for Huaying, its three theater subsidiaries also have a combined market share of 15%.
If the two merge, the market share will naturally easily exceed half.
In terms of the box office output of Shanjia Cinemas, the three theaters under Huaying are only half of Xingyi Cinemas.
Many theaters under Hua Cinema Line have been in operation for more than ten years.
Even if it is tinkered with, it is not as attractive to the audience as the luxuriously decorated theaters under Xingyi Cinemas.
As for the large-scale renovation, Huaying was reluctant to lose profits during this period.
Fu Zhengqing took a few deep breaths before suppressing the excitement in his heart, "Director Lin, I need to hold a meeting to study it, and I will give you an accurate answer later."
"it is good."
When the two hung up the phone, Fu Zhengqing had completely forgotten Xu Tianfu's entrustment.
Compared to cooperating with a super giant like Guanhai Group that spans multiple industries, Hengdian and the others are nothing.
People who don't do it for themselves will be punished by heaven and earth.
Fu Zhengqing is not a good man or woman.
What's more, for Huaying, this is a good opportunity that can't be met.
Thinking of this, Fu Zhengqing couldn't wait to order the secretary to hold a board meeting.
Just as Fu Zhengqing thought, when other people at the meeting learned that they had the opportunity to cooperate with Guanhai Group, which ones were not sharp-eyed.
A few careerists who had been thinking about Zhengqing's position for a long time couldn't help cursing secretly.
No wonder the old fox was so active. It turned out that he wanted to hug that Lin Dong's thigh.
Among them, Zhao Yu's position against Zhengqing was the most coveted.
"Old Fu, it's okay to merge, but we need to figure out which company to merge with, whether it is Guanhai Group, Tangcheng Group, or a subsidiary that is incorporated into Xingyi Cinemas."
Fu Zhengqing frowned, and said with a calm smile: "It's no accident, it must be merged with Xingyi Cinemas, maybe in the future, we may have the opportunity to obtain part of the shares of AMC Group."
"Old Fu, don't blame me for picking on you. It's fine if Guanhai Group can't reach an agreement, but we should be qualified to merge with Tangcheng Group, right?"
Zhao Yu sneered and said, "I don't agree with merging with a subsidiary that only has theater business. At least the other party has to take out Tangcheng Group to merge with us. This is called sincerity."
As the deputy director, naturally he also has Ma Zai to charge for him.
One of the vice presidents coughed lightly, and said, "Deputy Director Zhao is right. Huaying Group wants to persuade the three theaters to merge and let the executives of the three theaters give up their positions. We can't just say no, right? There are so many concessions here, at least the other side has to take Tangcheng Group to merge with us to make sense."
Others also echoed, wanting to get as much benefit as possible.
"Director Fu, why don't you look for that Director Lin again?"
"We are indeed at a loss for such a merger. After all, we are also a company at the same level as Guanhai Group. It makes no sense to take out three cinema chain subsidiaries, but we can only merge with one Xingyi Cinema Line."
Zhao Yu stopped talking and drank his tea calmly. Seeing his old opponent Fu Zhengqing slumped, he felt a sense of comfort in his heart.
"Okay, come here first today, and I will report everyone's opinions to the Guanhai Group."
Fu Zhengqing's face was ashen, he directly announced the end of the meeting, got up and left angrily.
Who would benefit the most from this deal?
Of course it was him!
So, Zhao Yu definitely didn't want to see him get involved with that Lin Dong.
Fu Zhengqing has nowhere to vent his anger, and these guys can really pick things up.
Not to mention comparing with Guanhai Group, even Tangcheng Group is not in the same size as them.
The previous acquisition of Xingyi Cinemas, together with the expansion of the number of theaters to 1500, cost a total of 50 billion US dollars.
Their Huaying Group's current market value is only about 30 billion US dollars.
Lin Dong took Xingyi Cinemas to merge with their cinemas, which is already considered their high rise.
These guys just can't see him well.
Calling Lin Shen, Fu Zhengqing didn't have that face.
If you can't even handle this matter, what will that director Lin think of him?
Even if Zhao Yu and the others are not convinced, this matter must be facilitated smoothly.
Fu Zhengqing made up his mind and personally summoned the heads of the three cinemas, and asked them to sort out a document, and after reviewing it in person, he strongly approved the merger transaction.
Xingyi Cinemas has a price of 60 billion US dollars, and has offered a valuation of 20 billion US dollars to the three cinemas under Huaying, forming a new theater company.
Tangcheng Group holds 75% of the shares of Huaying Xingyi, and Huaying Group holds 25% of the shares.
Huaying is quite satisfied with the shareholding ratio, and proposes that after the merger, the name of the theater company should be put in front of Huaying.
In this way, they also look good on the face.
Tangcheng Group also readily agreed.
Although there are many Huaying theaters, most of them are open to franchising, unlike Xingyi Cinemas, which spend money and frantically build themselves.
With the merger of the two, the number of theaters suddenly increased from 1500 to 4000.
The proportion of the theater box office has also soared from 37% to 52%, accounting for more than half of the market share of the theater box office.
The film and television industry was suddenly in an uproar.
Does this give other theaters a way to survive?
Especially Xu Tianfu, who was expecting Fu Zhengqing to help them make an appointment with Director Lin.
He thought he was dazzled when he saw the news of the merger of the two hit the hot searches.
Suddenly, a gust of cold air rushed straight from the tailbone to the Tianling Gai!
Seeing Fu Zhengqing talking with Lin Shen to the reporter about the bright prospects after the merger of the two companies, he felt shuddering.
The Xingyi theater chain itself is strong enough, and now it has eaten Huaying.
Next, Huaying Xingyi will definitely launch a monthly card model.
Anyone who needs to watch movies will definitely be attracted.
At that time, what will be left for them will only be random people who come to watch movies occasionally.
If this continues, even the theater rent will not be enough to pay.
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Wanda also feels the same way as Xu Tianfu.
In the past few years, Wanda itself has attached great importance to the theater chain and regarded it as the core business of the cultural industry.
Previously, the market share of Xingyi Cinemas was high, and the pressure on them was not so exaggerated.
But now it's different!
Xingyi annexed the theaters under Huaying, accounting for more than half of the market share.
There are two roads before Lao Wang.
Either die, or give up the theater business.
But after so many years of hard work, how could it be so easy to let go.
Zhang Lin can be regarded as an old man who follows Wanda, and now he is promoted to the position of chairman and president of Wanda Films, which is also full of pressure.
Thinking of Guanhai Group, Zhang Lin felt that the air around him was a little thin.
A suffocating pressure almost enveloped him.
Since he took office, he has been unable to find a good way to increase Wanda's market share in the film and television industry.
In terms of the strength of the parent company, Wanda is far inferior to Guanhai Group.
It is well known that leading Internet companies make more money than industrial companies.
Not to mention, Guanhai Group is also a giant enterprise spanning multiple industries.
Just the 40 billion US dollars allocated to Tangcheng Group earlier made his eyes turn red with envy.
If Wanda Films could get a capital injection of 40 billion US dollars, their market share would have doubled long ago.
"Mr. Zhang, I want to hear your opinion. Should we also launch similar competitive services to compete with them for moviegoers?"
Old Wang rubbed his reading glasses and looked a lot older.
Zhang Lin didn't dare to be careless. Although Pharaoh had a good reputation outside, he was a ruthless person inside Wanda.
For professional managers like them, Lao Wang has never been stingy with high salaries.
However, the KPI assessment is extremely strict, and many of them left the company hastily after two years of work.
Especially for Wanda Films, the position of chairman and president has been changed over the years, and I don't know how many people have changed, but they can't satisfy Lao Wang.
"Chairman, I don't think we need to panic too much."
Before Zhang Lin came, he had already made preparations.
"Oh?"
Lao Wang's eyes lit up, and he motioned to the secretary to pour Zhang Lin a glass of water, smiling kindly: "Don't worry, just speak slowly."
"This is what I think. Although the merger of Xingyi Cinemas and Huaying Cinemas leads us far ahead in terms of market share, many theaters under Huaying should have been refurbished long ago. This will be a huge expense and a serious delay. They're expanding."
"Secondly, although the monthly card service they launched can attract many viewers, everyone still has high requirements for the quality of movies."
"As long as we unite with several other theaters to form an offensive and defensive alliance, and show more high-quality movies on the basis of relatively higher prices, we will not worry about not having fans to support us."
"Of course, the most important thing is to increase our own market share, so that we can survive this fierce battle to the end."
After Zhang Lin finished speaking eloquently, he anxiously waited for Lao Wang's instructions.
"Yes, you still have your own opinions."
Old Wang's voice changed, "However, you are also aware of the current situation of the group. You can only rely on your own efforts. In the past, in order to manage the business, I put together things to return the investors' money. , the top priority right now is to let the commercial management business be listed on the Hong Kong stock market first, as long as the commercial management business can raise funds, we will have the money to fight with Guanhai Group."
"I understand, please rest assured, the chairman, I will definitely lead the senior management team of Wanda Films to overcome difficulties and not add pressure to the parent company."
"Well, good, that's it for now."
Lao Wang smiled in satisfaction, and then motioned for the secretary to see the guests off.
When he got back in the car, Zhang Lin couldn't help scolding his mother.
They don't give money, and they don't want to reduce their market share.
It seems that he will not sit in this position for long.
Thinking of this, Zhang Lin smiled wryly.
However, several CEOs of Wanda Films had switched jobs before, but in the end, they gradually disappeared.
The film and television industry is not like other industries.
There are only a few leading companies, and there is not much room for job-hopping.
He wanted to jump ship to Tangcheng Group, and that would have to be done if he was willing to be hired.
As for what Lao Wang said, waiting for Wanda Commercial Management to go public would be an unrealistic dream.
Wanda was lucky enough to survive the wave of real estate massacres, which is also related to their continuous weight loss.
But after downsizing, the debt is reduced, but the scale is also reduced.
On the surface, the gross profit margin is improving.
But the net profit remained unchanged.
In this way, more profitability is sacrificed.
Regardless of the fact that Wanda’s current debt structure has dropped significantly, and its asset-light transformation has begun to bear fruit, the Internet has started advocating that the old king’s social status has increased, and the return of the king.
But Wanda internally knows that the group's cash flow is quite tight, and the cash flow will be around [-] billion.
What is the reason?
There is no business that can bring stable 'core cash flow'.
The so-called "core cash flow" does not refer to how fast the cash flow of a certain business grows.
It means that this business, regardless of the industry cycle, can always make money.
For example, ARTISTRY, cloud computing, short video, and Weibo under Guanhai Group are all businesses that can bring long-term and stable cash flow growth.
This kind of business, any company will not be too much.
Real estate is already a sea of red, and the cultural industry simply cannot afford the high hopes placed by Lao Wang.
At present, Wanda's core business has become Wanda Commercial Management.
Wanda Commercial Management, just like the property of a large shopping mall, provides Wanda Plaza (or other commercial plazas) with services such as investment promotion, management and operation, and security. It is a business that can generate sustainable cash flow.
However, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is generally pessimistic about these commercial management companies in the mainland, fearing that they may have internal interests and collusion, and has rejected Wanda Commercial Management’s listing application several times.
Wanda is also racking its brains, but it just can't handle the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
As long as it can be listed, it will naturally absorb huge financing.
According to Wanda's strategy, it will definitely borrow a sum of money from Wanda Commercial Management at that time, which can save at least 3% compared with the interest rate of Wanda's bond issuance.
Zhang Lin returned with the answer that he could only fend for himself, and the executives of Wanda Films, who had been full of expectations, fell into a helpless predicament.
"Mr. Zhang, can you give Wang Dong some more time?"
Vice President Wang Huiwu, Zhang Lin's confidant, asked unwillingly.
If the parent company doesn't give them any funds, and they rely on themselves alone, they won't be beaten to death?
The pressure on Wanda Films itself is not small. The accrual of goodwill losses previously led to huge losses, and the stock price was very sluggish.
Now it is facing major changes in the theater market. Without strong support, it will be difficult to maintain its current market share.
Also watching movies, many users are more willing to support Xingyi Cinemas.
From the perspective of the pricing of many movies in the next year, all the projects that the forest film owners invest in and control are all priced in a relatively reasonable space, which can worry other theaters.
"Everyone, the situation with Director Wang is not optimistic. The commercial management business cannot be listed for a long time, and the group's funds will not be sufficient. We can only save ourselves."
"In the next few months, I will start to make a detailed division of the movie schedules in various regions, and we must ensure that the reputation of the movies launched here is stronger than that of the opposite side."
Zhang Lin's face was serious, with a bit of murderous look: "This is a battle of life and death, if anyone loses the chain for me, don't blame me for being rude."
After the meeting ended, Wang Huiwu came to Zhang Lin's office.
Seeing the worried expression on Zhang Lin's face, he knew how difficult this veteran of the Wanda Group was.
It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice, and Zhang Lin is talking about it now.
"Okay, don't worry about me. Your most important task now is to give me a good study of the films that will be released in the near future. We must ensure that the films we are the main voter or participating in the vote can grab more box office."
Zhang Lin sighed, pretending to be relaxed and said: "People can invite Xiao Lizi to make super blockbusters and enter the North American and European markets. They are not a company of the same magnitude as us. Even the five giants in Hollywood have to give in. Let's count Shit!"
Wang Huiwu made a joke, "Hey, if you want me to say, let's merge with them too. By then, the entire theater market will be dominated by one company, and you still worry about not making money?"
"I thought, but Wanda doesn't want to lose face?"
Zhang Lin waved his hands and cursed with a smile: "Hurry up and get out, if you fail the assessment this time, the two of us can only pack up and leave."
"Order."
Wang Huiwu didn't dare to be careless either. He had only received his one million annual salary for a short time, and he was not earning more than those seniors, so he didn't have the confidence to leave his job at all.
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Acquisition of Wanda Films?
Not that necessary.
The asking price was too low, but Pharaoh disagreed.
The asking price is too high, Lin Shen might as well invest by himself.
Although Huaying's theaters were annexed and part of the equity was transferred, the controlling rights were firmly in their hands, and Huaying was at most eligible to join the board of directors.
There are 4000 theaters in China with more than 32000 screens.
The five major Hollywood film companies, who were a little upset before, suddenly stopped complaining, and willingly accepted the box office split agreement signed between them and AMC Group.
As we all know, if Hollywood blockbusters want to enter the country, they have to be approved by Huaying.
Today, Huaying has reached an in-depth cooperation with the parent company behind AMC Group.
The heads of the five major Hollywood film companies have thoroughly felt what it means to have a defection of the right to speak.
In the past, they could cut flesh from these theaters in North America, but they didn't dare to resist.
But now, it's them who cut the flesh.
Unless, they can completely give up the huge income brought by the film business.
Otherwise, you can only obey obediently.
The AMC Group has 2 screens, and the domestic side has 3.2 screens, adding up to 5.2 screens.
You know, the total number of screens in North America is about 4.6.
The total number of screens in the world is only 26.
what does this mean?
The theaters under this group span across Asia, Europe and North America, accounting for 25% of the total number of screens in the world!
It accounts for nearly 30% of the global box office.
Even Hollywood would shudder.
If anyone offends this consortium, they will lose 30% of the global box office. What kind of terrifying scene is that?
Even Disney, which owns Marvel, can't bear it at all.
In the face of huge profits, the so-called alliance can be broken with one poke.
Thinking of Sony's recent flattery to AMC Group, several other film companies seem to be in harmony.
Chapek, who originally wanted to instigate everyone to negotiate with the AMC Group again, had no choice but to put out that idea.
Can not afford to offend!
Disney's stock price growth has been declining, if it is really tough with this consortium.
Not surprisingly, Disney will die horribly.
It is not impossible for the stock price to plummet.
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As a film and television practitioner, natural news is more well-informed.
After the merger of Xingyi Cinemas and Huaying's cinemas, many actors wished to be able to cling to Tangcheng Group, the super carrier of the film and television industry.
Not long ago, Reba Xi mentioned the business resources of the spokesperson of Van Cleef & Arpels in the Asia-Pacific region, which made countless female stars red-eyed and mad with jealousy.
Over the past few years in China, it has been popular in the fan circle to be more advanced than any celebrity's endorsement.
Luxury brands are also very cooperative, from brand experience officers, to brand friends, to brand ambassadors, and finally to spokespersons.
Even spokespersons are divided into different levels.
From the China region, to the Greater China region, the Asia-Pacific region, and finally the global spokesperson.
As long as the box office of "Inception" exceeds 10 billion U.S. dollars, Reba will be the global spokesperson.
Who would not be jealous of the most luxurious global spokesperson?
That's the most prestigious endorsement!
The changes in the equity of Richemont Group and the consortium behind the investment are naturally unknown to the outside world.
It's just that the Richemont Group has changed its owner, and the domestic star business resources signed by Forest Films have obviously improved to the naked eye.
Brands under the Richemont Group also opened stores in China at a significantly faster pace.
Chloe, in particular, is expanding the most rapidly. With the investment of not bad money, more than 50 Chloe stores are being renovated in China.
The recent Chloe Spring/Summer series show, the influence is directly breaking the circle.
Many European and American actresses are amazed by Guo Bei's works.
Especially bags and clothes, which are spontaneously brought by many European and American actresses.
Participating in events and film conferences, you can often see scenes of Chloe's new style being worn by actresses.
According to statistics, Chloe's turnover has increased by more than 300% month-on-month.
Guo Bei, who hosted this big show, has become the hottest designer in the fashion circle in one fell swoop.
LV and Gucci are paying close attention to Guo Bei.
Talented designers, no luxury brand will not desire.
Do you want to poach Guo Bei?
Totally impossible.
In terms of salary, Guo Bei is considered the top level among European and American designers in the same position.
Others don't know Guo Bei's strength, how could Lin Shen not understand.
This is a super genius who can create a brand no less than Chanel!
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Recently, Wang Jinghua's mother and son are having a hard time.
It is true that Lin Shen never targeted their mother and son.
But who let his position be placed, and Huaying is also in the honeymoon period.
Even in order to please him, many film investors would reject Dong Zijin without hesitation.
For a time, Dong Zijin seemed to be a "box office poison" in everyone's eyes.
There are too many people with better acting skills than Dong Zijin.
Why did you provoke that Director Lin just because of him?
A businessman only cares about profit.
Just a broker, is it really 20 years ago?
My lord, times have changed!
For the sake of her son, Wang Jinghua has aged a lot recently, and her gray hair has grown a lot.
No matter which old friend I called, the other party politely refused, telling them to hire another Gao Ming.
For Wang Jinghua, the blow was naturally not small.
The contacts accumulated over decades are so powerless and ridiculous in front of the Guanhai Group.
In the film and television industry, Guanhai Group is the sky!
Disney and other Hollywood giants must bow their heads and bow their heads.
She is the number one manager of domestic entertainment that has long since faded away. Compared with Guanhai Group, she is like an egg and a stone, which will break at the touch of a touch.
Because I can't get film resources, I am not willing to make online dramas.
Dong Zijin has recently started to drink heavily and often gets drunk.
Wang Jinghua saw it in her eyes and felt pain in her heart.
After thinking for a long time, Wang Jinghua came to Tangcheng Film and Television Base alone.
Looking at the film and television base full of tourists and the crew are constantly busy.
Wang Jinghua couldn't help feeling that this is simply a copy of Hengdian.
Today's Hengdian is no longer the grandeur of the past.
Many production crews will choose Tangcheng instead of Hengdian when they start work.
There was no way, the group performers were all poached by Tang Cheng.
Every contracted actor can receive a subsidy of 15 yuan as long as he appears in 2000 plays a month, regardless of the size of the role.
Let me ask, which group performer can withstand such a temptation?
Although Hengdian is strong, it can be compared with others.
"Do you know if you know it" at the door of the crew.
Wang Jinghua's network is still there, and she easily got in touch with an assistant director of the show.
"Miss Hua."
When Zhang Yu saw Wang Jinghua, his eyes were filled with pity. After all, he had been favored by Wang Jinghua before, so he still took the risk to help.
"Director Zhang, thank you very much this time."
Wang Jinghua has also experienced the warmth and coldness of human feelings, so naturally she will not be as arrogant as before.
"Sister Hua, you are being polite. You are a senior, and you have been kind to me. This is what you should do. Sun Yi is filming inside. I will take you in first."
Zhang Yu greeted the security guard at the door, and then led Wang Jinghua into the crew.
As a professional in the industry, Wang Jinghua has a sharp eye, so she can naturally see that the cost of these studios is much higher than that in Hengdian.
Zhang Yu saw Wang Jinghua looking at the studio, and introduced with a smile: "Sister Hua, these are film-level studios, and Tangcheng has the largest prop material library in China, and all kinds of props can be customized, which is very convenient. Hengdian is really failing, and it’s no wonder everyone abandoned them.”
Wang Jinghua commented: "It's easy to copy these things, but it takes a lot of money."
"Hey, so the financial backers behind the Tangcheng Group are powerful enough. There are domestic companies with the strength to do this, but they are stupid to compete with the Tangcheng Group."
Zhang Yu said with a smile: "Hengdian has a market value of barely [-] billion yuan, while the market value of Guanhai Group is more than trillion yuan. There is plenty of money, and the bank is eager for them to loan."
Wang Jinghua nodded silently.
In the film and television industry, Guanhai Group is an insurmountable Everest.
Film and television production, shooting base, online publicity, video playback, the entire industrial chain has a layout, armed to no dead ends.
Otherwise, why would she come to look for Sun Yi.
The relationship between the two of them used to be so bad that Sun Mi hated her to death.
When he came to the shooting scene, Zhang Yu stopped showing up.
It is already a big risk to be able to do this.
Who in the circle doesn't know that Sun Ning is a canary raised by that person.
There are many female stars who want to be the canary of Dong Lin, and it is her blessing that Sun Yi has this opportunity.
"Ka, Sun Ning performed well just now, the filming in the morning is over, everyone can take a lunch break."
The director Zhang Kaizhou was recruited from Noon Sunshine, and he was in charge of directing this drama, and he was also the original director of this drama.
To be honest, Zhang Kaizhou was not very optimistic about Sun Mi at first.
But after filming, I unexpectedly discovered that Sun Ning's acting skills were not bad.
At least among his peers, he is considered outstanding.
If you say that Sun Yi's background is not strong, ghosts will believe it.
Dingliu Luyao, a subsidiary of Forest Pictures, plays the leading role, and his partner is the post-85 actor Zhu Yilong.
With an investment of 2 million yuan, it is a proper big production in the TV and TV drama circle.
If this has nothing to do with that Lin Dong, everyone will just laugh.
"Thank you for your hard work, I bought milk tea for you, remember to get it later."
Sun Yi is also very good at being a person, she has no right to be proud of being favored.
"Oh, thank you, Miss Sun."
Many staff members were also very pleasantly surprised. Naturally, they wanted to say thank you for being able to prostitute a cup of milk tea for free.
"Sun Ning!"
Just when Sun Yi was happy to buy people's hearts, a familiar voice sounded from behind.
"Miss Hua?"
Many people's eyes gossip.
"Sun Yi, I want to chat with you a few words, is it convenient for you?"
Wang Jinghua didn't care about her face, and looked straight at Sun Yi.
"Ok."
Sun Yi also didn't want to get into too much trouble with Wang Jinghua, and it would be bad for her to spread the word.
In this way, came outside the crew.
In the nanny's car, Sun Ning played with her nails and said impatiently, "Your son and I have divorced a long time ago, why are you still looking for me?"
"Sun Yi, I know you really don't want to see me, but after all, he is with you as husband and wife. Now he is drinking at home all day long, and no one asks him to film. If this continues, I'm afraid he will one day..."
Wang Jinghua has been a manager for so many years, and her acting skills are no worse than those actresses she has managed.
But who is Sun Yi?
From struggling in society to marrying into the Dong family, it is naturally not a good thing.
"Put away your fake tears, do you want to see him?"
Sun Yi was afraid that the former mother-in-law would be recording, so she deliberately used cryptic words.
"If it's convenient, I would like to ask you to speak well for me. I am willing to give you 5000 million yuan in compensation as child support. I don't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face. After all, Zi Jin is Dafu's father, and you don't want to. Seeing that the child is so young, does he lose his biological father?"
Wang Jinghua understands it with affection and lures it with profit.
"5000?"
Sun Yi sneered: "You are really willing to give up for your own son."
"Compared to 5000 million, I care more about Zijin's future."
Wang Jinghua didn't care about Sun Ning's cynicism.
As long as her son's stardom can be restored, it will be a matter of time before he earns back 5000 million.
"5000 million is not enough, I want [-] million!"
Sun Yi said casually: "Besides, I can't guarantee that I will make that person let go."
Wang Jinghua didn't expect Sun Ning to be so ruthless, and asked her directly for [-] million.
After a long silence, Wang Jinghua nodded in agreement.
"One hundred million is one hundred million. That person doesn't need to show up, as long as Mr. Zhong speaks to the outside world."
"I'll try my best, give me a deposit of 5000 million."
Sun Yi said in a casual tone, "Your family already owes me. The 5000 million is reserved for Dafu. I won't touch it. The other 5000 million is the reward for this matter."
"it is good."
Wang Jinghua didn't say anything, and got out of the car directly.
After walking for a while, I took out the recording pen hidden in the bag and threw it into the trash can on the side of the road.
After calling the bank, he transferred 5000 million to Sun Ning's account.
Wang Jinghua's heart also felt a burst of heartache.
Over the years, she has made a lot of money.
But how much can a broker earn if he is on the saddle.
Compared with capital operations, the income share of stars is destined to be only a small part.
After receiving the 5000 million transferred from Wang Jinghua, Sun Yi finished her lunch with a normal expression and returned to the filming crew to shoot until evening.
"Director, I would like to ask for two days off."
Sun Mi found Zhang Kaizhou and got straight to the point.
"Ask for leave?"
Zhang Kaizhou frowned, "Is there anything urgent?"
"The company arranged for me to go to Shanghai to participate in an event, please understand."
"Oh...it's okay, the company's arrangements are important, is three days enough?"
Zhang Kaizhou's eyes rolled, and he immediately understood Sun Yi's subtext.
"That's enough, thank you director."
Sun Yi smiled and nodded.
"It's okay. As a member of the company, it is also my duty to share the company's worries."
Zhang Kaizhou smiled and said: "Well, if you have a chance, say hello for me."
"Okay, then I'll go first."
Sun Yi also understood what Zhang Kaizhou meant, and turned to leave with a smile.
Watching Sun Ying leave, Zhang Kaizhou shook his head and laughed.
This is the pure actress in front of everyone!
How ridiculous, yet so helpless.
As for Sun Yi, when she returned to the nanny's car, she saw the little assistant carrying a large bag of clothes panting.
Opened it and checked it again, and then praised the other party with satisfaction.
As for what's inside?
Of course it's combat uniform.
If you want to earn this [-] million, you will probably suffer a lot in these three days.
Even if Wang Jinghua doesn't show up, she will find a way to show her face in front of Lin Shen.
Otherwise, what would Lin Shen do if he forgot her.
Canary, it has to be liked by the master.
I live in Chongqing, I am isolated... everyone cherishes it, and hope that the SJZ model will be promoted to the whole country as soon as possible. Haha, it is not easy to change today!
(End of this chapter)
Many domestic netizens suddenly lost their composure.
Anyway, Lin Shen is also an outstanding and promising entrepreneur in China.
Although it has always had a good reputation, this time it also made many jealous people sneer.
"See, this is an entrepreneur from the common people. Our domestic movie ticket prices remain high, but they go abroad to send warmth to Lao Mei."
"Director Lin's current wave is really degrading. If there are benefits, you should consider your own compatriots first!"
"(Dog head body protector) Brothers, isn't Chairman Lin going to run away too?"
"Don't make trouble, Dong Lin's family has a big business, how can you run away?"
"Tsk, it has to be our boss Xu's criticism. Lao Ma, Dongzi, and Lao Wang all have to bow down. Now Mr. Xu catches a fish and sighs, and the president has to jump off the 22nd floor. To the 23rd floor."
"Haha, upstairs, it's not fun to talk about it, it's good for harmony."
Small disturbances on the Internet were naturally reported to Lin Shen.
Lin Shen didn't care much.
This model is really not easy to promote in China.
Take the fare as an example. In 16, an authoritative department conducted a survey.
The per capita monthly income of Lao Mei is 4700 US dollars, and the movie ticket price is around 8 US dollars.
However, the domestic per capita monthly income is 690 US dollars, but the fare has risen to 5.74 US dollars.
The difference in monthly income is nearly 7 times, but the fare is almost the same.
Internationally, there is an unwritten rule about fares.
The price of a movie ticket cannot be higher than 1% of the monthly income of ordinary workers in the country.
However, there are regulations in China that the fare cannot be lower than 19.99 yuan, and the way of low fare and high passenger flow is directly cut off from the source.
In order to make money, now that movies are released, the lowest price is more than 30 yuan, and the general price range is around 35 yuan.
Lin Shen is also thinking about how to find a balance between no loss and low ticket prices.
After thinking about it, they have to produce enough movies in order to forcefully ask other movie investors to cooperate and make concessions.
Anyway, their family has a big business, and the group also has a lot of profitable businesses.
Even if the theater business doesn't make money, as long as it can improve their voice in the film and television industry, it will not be a loss.
Other theater chains can't be as capricious as Guanhai Group.
As for whether other theaters will not be able to survive, it has nothing to do with Lin Shen.
For the audience, as long as the price is low enough, films with slightly lower quality are not unacceptable.
Many people go to the theater not only to watch movies, but also to pave the way for the final opening of the house.
The monthly card costs 79.99 yuan, and you can watch 30 movies per month.
The price of the annual card membership is 799.99 yuan, and within one year, you can watch up to 365 movies.
This price is definitely quite attractive.
On average, the cost of watching a movie every day is only 2.7 yuan.
You can watch a movie for the price of a bottle of Coke.
Moreover, the country is not like the old America.
These 30 viewing privileges can be used once a day, or you can watch multiple movies at the same time in one day.
After the official announcement of Xingyi Cinemas, it was quickly topped by netizens who eat melons.
"Hey, Mr. Lin, we wrongly blamed you. This is much cheaper than Laomei's."
"Haha, I have a little girl in the United States. I just got a monthly card for AMC theaters. I'm so envious of our side. The monthly card is 60 yuan cheaper than the other side, and the annual card is even 600 yuan cheaper. That's enough. Have a quick lunch."
"What kind of family is upstairs? I usually pay 400. Is the price so high over there?"
"Wo Cao, I can't understand what the second and third floors are talking about."
Public opinion quickly reversed.
As long as it benefits everyone, it is a good entrepreneur.
But the other cinema counterparts were all very upset.
With Lin Shen playing like this, how can they make money?
During the previous Spring Festival, Xingyi Cinemas’ price cuts for viewing movies made other cinemas scold them.
In the end, they also had to hold their noses and follow the price cuts.
Because of the slow reaction speed and reluctance, most of the box office of the Spring Festival stalls was absorbed by Wandering Earth.
I thought that the Spring Festival file was just an accidental operation.
This is a good time, Lin Shen directly played the unlimited viewing mode of the monthly card.
This is really so unbearable, my aunt can't bear it anymore.
……
Huaying Group, Chairman's Office.
A group of bigwigs who stomped their feet in the Chinese entertainment circle would make countless celebrities bow down, complaining to Fu Zhengqing.
"Everyone, I know why you are here."
Fu Zhengqing spread his hands helplessly, "The contribution of Keguanhai Group to the film and television industry is obvious to all. The group performances in the Tangcheng Film and Television Base alone have exceeded 10 people. In addition, it has driven employment, tourism, and GDP in Xiangyang. I really can't make a move."
"Director Fu, we also know that you are in a difficult situation, but Guanhai Group's actions have really made it impossible for everyone to do business. We are also conscientious businessmen operating legally, why don't you come forward and make an appointment with that Director Lin?"
Xu Tianfu, the chairman of Hengdian Film and Television, as a representative of several theater chains, put forward their demands without any trace.
Everyone is an old fox, so they naturally knew that Fu Zhengqing would not be able to offend the Guanhai Group with a mysterious background for them.
None of the top families dared to do anything to the Guanhai Group.
Fu Zhengqing didn't even have the guts.
How can someone who can climb to his position be a fool.
However, it is not impossible to make appointments for these families.
Fu Zhengqing sighed, "Okay, it's not easy for everyone. The film industry still needs your help. I will contact that Director Lin. I can't guarantee success!"
"Director Fu, with your status, that Director Lin will surely save face."
Xu Tianfu quickly complimented him.
"That's right, Dong Fu is the head of Huaying, so I will definitely give him some face."
Several other cinema bosses also echoed.
Fu Zhengqing was very comfortable being praised by this group of people, but he still felt a little bit drummed in his heart.
In front of these guys, he really has a high status.
But in front of the Guanhai Group, he is not sure if he will be a little thin.
"Okay, let's go back and wait for the news."
Fu Zhengqing started to push people away.
Even if you make a call, it must be when these guys are not around.
Otherwise, if he was rejected, what would his face be?
"Okay, then let's wait for Fu Dong's call."
Xu Tianfu accepted it as soon as he saw it, and left with several other theater bosses.
Wait until the gang leaves the office.
Only then did Fu Zhengqing take out an expensive business card from the drawer.
"Tsk... As expected of the chairman of a trillion-dollar group, the cost of this business card is tens of thousands of dollars, right?"
Fu Zhengqing said with emotion, and dialed the string of numbers with a hint of apprehension.
"I'm Lin Shen."
A mature and masculine voice came from the phone.
"Director Lin, I am Fu Zhengqing from Huaying Group, there is such a thing..."
Fu Zhengqing quickly revealed his identity, and after picking himself out, he explained in detail how he was found by several theaters in Hengdian.
"I see, what does Dong Fu think?"
Lin Shen asked with great interest.
"Uh... I support this kind of healthy competition in principle. After all, audiences will be more willing to go to theaters only when ticket prices are lowered. This will have a positive effect on the film market in the long run..."
Fu Zhengqing said a lot of clichés, and then tentatively said: "But I don't know if Director Lin can raise his hand a little bit. After all, the theater market is really difficult to operate, and the other companies also have more or less financial difficulties."
Lin Shen could tell that this Fu Zhengqing was an old fritter.
I am afraid of offending myself, but also want to gain a good reputation in front of several other theaters.
"Dong Fu, the decision I made is not likely to be changed easily, but I am very interested in the theaters under Huaying. I wonder if Director Fu is interested in letting the three theaters controlled by your group and our group Xingyi Cinemas merged?"
Lin Shen threw out an olive branch, which instantly made Fu Zhengqing's heart beat faster.
Xingyi Cinemas is the leading cinema with the largest market share in China.
As for Huaying, its three theater subsidiaries also have a combined market share of 15%.
If the two merge, the market share will naturally easily exceed half.
In terms of the box office output of Shanjia Cinemas, the three theaters under Huaying are only half of Xingyi Cinemas.
Many theaters under Hua Cinema Line have been in operation for more than ten years.
Even if it is tinkered with, it is not as attractive to the audience as the luxuriously decorated theaters under Xingyi Cinemas.
As for the large-scale renovation, Huaying was reluctant to lose profits during this period.
Fu Zhengqing took a few deep breaths before suppressing the excitement in his heart, "Director Lin, I need to hold a meeting to study it, and I will give you an accurate answer later."
"it is good."
When the two hung up the phone, Fu Zhengqing had completely forgotten Xu Tianfu's entrustment.
Compared to cooperating with a super giant like Guanhai Group that spans multiple industries, Hengdian and the others are nothing.
People who don't do it for themselves will be punished by heaven and earth.
Fu Zhengqing is not a good man or woman.
What's more, for Huaying, this is a good opportunity that can't be met.
Thinking of this, Fu Zhengqing couldn't wait to order the secretary to hold a board meeting.
Just as Fu Zhengqing thought, when other people at the meeting learned that they had the opportunity to cooperate with Guanhai Group, which ones were not sharp-eyed.
A few careerists who had been thinking about Zhengqing's position for a long time couldn't help cursing secretly.
No wonder the old fox was so active. It turned out that he wanted to hug that Lin Dong's thigh.
Among them, Zhao Yu's position against Zhengqing was the most coveted.
"Old Fu, it's okay to merge, but we need to figure out which company to merge with, whether it is Guanhai Group, Tangcheng Group, or a subsidiary that is incorporated into Xingyi Cinemas."
Fu Zhengqing frowned, and said with a calm smile: "It's no accident, it must be merged with Xingyi Cinemas, maybe in the future, we may have the opportunity to obtain part of the shares of AMC Group."
"Old Fu, don't blame me for picking on you. It's fine if Guanhai Group can't reach an agreement, but we should be qualified to merge with Tangcheng Group, right?"
Zhao Yu sneered and said, "I don't agree with merging with a subsidiary that only has theater business. At least the other party has to take out Tangcheng Group to merge with us. This is called sincerity."
As the deputy director, naturally he also has Ma Zai to charge for him.
One of the vice presidents coughed lightly, and said, "Deputy Director Zhao is right. Huaying Group wants to persuade the three theaters to merge and let the executives of the three theaters give up their positions. We can't just say no, right? There are so many concessions here, at least the other side has to take Tangcheng Group to merge with us to make sense."
Others also echoed, wanting to get as much benefit as possible.
"Director Fu, why don't you look for that Director Lin again?"
"We are indeed at a loss for such a merger. After all, we are also a company at the same level as Guanhai Group. It makes no sense to take out three cinema chain subsidiaries, but we can only merge with one Xingyi Cinema Line."
Zhao Yu stopped talking and drank his tea calmly. Seeing his old opponent Fu Zhengqing slumped, he felt a sense of comfort in his heart.
"Okay, come here first today, and I will report everyone's opinions to the Guanhai Group."
Fu Zhengqing's face was ashen, he directly announced the end of the meeting, got up and left angrily.
Who would benefit the most from this deal?
Of course it was him!
So, Zhao Yu definitely didn't want to see him get involved with that Lin Dong.
Fu Zhengqing has nowhere to vent his anger, and these guys can really pick things up.
Not to mention comparing with Guanhai Group, even Tangcheng Group is not in the same size as them.
The previous acquisition of Xingyi Cinemas, together with the expansion of the number of theaters to 1500, cost a total of 50 billion US dollars.
Their Huaying Group's current market value is only about 30 billion US dollars.
Lin Dong took Xingyi Cinemas to merge with their cinemas, which is already considered their high rise.
These guys just can't see him well.
Calling Lin Shen, Fu Zhengqing didn't have that face.
If you can't even handle this matter, what will that director Lin think of him?
Even if Zhao Yu and the others are not convinced, this matter must be facilitated smoothly.
Fu Zhengqing made up his mind and personally summoned the heads of the three cinemas, and asked them to sort out a document, and after reviewing it in person, he strongly approved the merger transaction.
Xingyi Cinemas has a price of 60 billion US dollars, and has offered a valuation of 20 billion US dollars to the three cinemas under Huaying, forming a new theater company.
Tangcheng Group holds 75% of the shares of Huaying Xingyi, and Huaying Group holds 25% of the shares.
Huaying is quite satisfied with the shareholding ratio, and proposes that after the merger, the name of the theater company should be put in front of Huaying.
In this way, they also look good on the face.
Tangcheng Group also readily agreed.
Although there are many Huaying theaters, most of them are open to franchising, unlike Xingyi Cinemas, which spend money and frantically build themselves.
With the merger of the two, the number of theaters suddenly increased from 1500 to 4000.
The proportion of the theater box office has also soared from 37% to 52%, accounting for more than half of the market share of the theater box office.
The film and television industry was suddenly in an uproar.
Does this give other theaters a way to survive?
Especially Xu Tianfu, who was expecting Fu Zhengqing to help them make an appointment with Director Lin.
He thought he was dazzled when he saw the news of the merger of the two hit the hot searches.
Suddenly, a gust of cold air rushed straight from the tailbone to the Tianling Gai!
Seeing Fu Zhengqing talking with Lin Shen to the reporter about the bright prospects after the merger of the two companies, he felt shuddering.
The Xingyi theater chain itself is strong enough, and now it has eaten Huaying.
Next, Huaying Xingyi will definitely launch a monthly card model.
Anyone who needs to watch movies will definitely be attracted.
At that time, what will be left for them will only be random people who come to watch movies occasionally.
If this continues, even the theater rent will not be enough to pay.
……
Wanda also feels the same way as Xu Tianfu.
In the past few years, Wanda itself has attached great importance to the theater chain and regarded it as the core business of the cultural industry.
Previously, the market share of Xingyi Cinemas was high, and the pressure on them was not so exaggerated.
But now it's different!
Xingyi annexed the theaters under Huaying, accounting for more than half of the market share.
There are two roads before Lao Wang.
Either die, or give up the theater business.
But after so many years of hard work, how could it be so easy to let go.
Zhang Lin can be regarded as an old man who follows Wanda, and now he is promoted to the position of chairman and president of Wanda Films, which is also full of pressure.
Thinking of Guanhai Group, Zhang Lin felt that the air around him was a little thin.
A suffocating pressure almost enveloped him.
Since he took office, he has been unable to find a good way to increase Wanda's market share in the film and television industry.
In terms of the strength of the parent company, Wanda is far inferior to Guanhai Group.
It is well known that leading Internet companies make more money than industrial companies.
Not to mention, Guanhai Group is also a giant enterprise spanning multiple industries.
Just the 40 billion US dollars allocated to Tangcheng Group earlier made his eyes turn red with envy.
If Wanda Films could get a capital injection of 40 billion US dollars, their market share would have doubled long ago.
"Mr. Zhang, I want to hear your opinion. Should we also launch similar competitive services to compete with them for moviegoers?"
Old Wang rubbed his reading glasses and looked a lot older.
Zhang Lin didn't dare to be careless. Although Pharaoh had a good reputation outside, he was a ruthless person inside Wanda.
For professional managers like them, Lao Wang has never been stingy with high salaries.
However, the KPI assessment is extremely strict, and many of them left the company hastily after two years of work.
Especially for Wanda Films, the position of chairman and president has been changed over the years, and I don't know how many people have changed, but they can't satisfy Lao Wang.
"Chairman, I don't think we need to panic too much."
Before Zhang Lin came, he had already made preparations.
"Oh?"
Lao Wang's eyes lit up, and he motioned to the secretary to pour Zhang Lin a glass of water, smiling kindly: "Don't worry, just speak slowly."
"This is what I think. Although the merger of Xingyi Cinemas and Huaying Cinemas leads us far ahead in terms of market share, many theaters under Huaying should have been refurbished long ago. This will be a huge expense and a serious delay. They're expanding."
"Secondly, although the monthly card service they launched can attract many viewers, everyone still has high requirements for the quality of movies."
"As long as we unite with several other theaters to form an offensive and defensive alliance, and show more high-quality movies on the basis of relatively higher prices, we will not worry about not having fans to support us."
"Of course, the most important thing is to increase our own market share, so that we can survive this fierce battle to the end."
After Zhang Lin finished speaking eloquently, he anxiously waited for Lao Wang's instructions.
"Yes, you still have your own opinions."
Old Wang's voice changed, "However, you are also aware of the current situation of the group. You can only rely on your own efforts. In the past, in order to manage the business, I put together things to return the investors' money. , the top priority right now is to let the commercial management business be listed on the Hong Kong stock market first, as long as the commercial management business can raise funds, we will have the money to fight with Guanhai Group."
"I understand, please rest assured, the chairman, I will definitely lead the senior management team of Wanda Films to overcome difficulties and not add pressure to the parent company."
"Well, good, that's it for now."
Lao Wang smiled in satisfaction, and then motioned for the secretary to see the guests off.
When he got back in the car, Zhang Lin couldn't help scolding his mother.
They don't give money, and they don't want to reduce their market share.
It seems that he will not sit in this position for long.
Thinking of this, Zhang Lin smiled wryly.
However, several CEOs of Wanda Films had switched jobs before, but in the end, they gradually disappeared.
The film and television industry is not like other industries.
There are only a few leading companies, and there is not much room for job-hopping.
He wanted to jump ship to Tangcheng Group, and that would have to be done if he was willing to be hired.
As for what Lao Wang said, waiting for Wanda Commercial Management to go public would be an unrealistic dream.
Wanda was lucky enough to survive the wave of real estate massacres, which is also related to their continuous weight loss.
But after downsizing, the debt is reduced, but the scale is also reduced.
On the surface, the gross profit margin is improving.
But the net profit remained unchanged.
In this way, more profitability is sacrificed.
Regardless of the fact that Wanda’s current debt structure has dropped significantly, and its asset-light transformation has begun to bear fruit, the Internet has started advocating that the old king’s social status has increased, and the return of the king.
But Wanda internally knows that the group's cash flow is quite tight, and the cash flow will be around [-] billion.
What is the reason?
There is no business that can bring stable 'core cash flow'.
The so-called "core cash flow" does not refer to how fast the cash flow of a certain business grows.
It means that this business, regardless of the industry cycle, can always make money.
For example, ARTISTRY, cloud computing, short video, and Weibo under Guanhai Group are all businesses that can bring long-term and stable cash flow growth.
This kind of business, any company will not be too much.
Real estate is already a sea of red, and the cultural industry simply cannot afford the high hopes placed by Lao Wang.
At present, Wanda's core business has become Wanda Commercial Management.
Wanda Commercial Management, just like the property of a large shopping mall, provides Wanda Plaza (or other commercial plazas) with services such as investment promotion, management and operation, and security. It is a business that can generate sustainable cash flow.
However, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is generally pessimistic about these commercial management companies in the mainland, fearing that they may have internal interests and collusion, and has rejected Wanda Commercial Management’s listing application several times.
Wanda is also racking its brains, but it just can't handle the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
As long as it can be listed, it will naturally absorb huge financing.
According to Wanda's strategy, it will definitely borrow a sum of money from Wanda Commercial Management at that time, which can save at least 3% compared with the interest rate of Wanda's bond issuance.
Zhang Lin returned with the answer that he could only fend for himself, and the executives of Wanda Films, who had been full of expectations, fell into a helpless predicament.
"Mr. Zhang, can you give Wang Dong some more time?"
Vice President Wang Huiwu, Zhang Lin's confidant, asked unwillingly.
If the parent company doesn't give them any funds, and they rely on themselves alone, they won't be beaten to death?
The pressure on Wanda Films itself is not small. The accrual of goodwill losses previously led to huge losses, and the stock price was very sluggish.
Now it is facing major changes in the theater market. Without strong support, it will be difficult to maintain its current market share.
Also watching movies, many users are more willing to support Xingyi Cinemas.
From the perspective of the pricing of many movies in the next year, all the projects that the forest film owners invest in and control are all priced in a relatively reasonable space, which can worry other theaters.
"Everyone, the situation with Director Wang is not optimistic. The commercial management business cannot be listed for a long time, and the group's funds will not be sufficient. We can only save ourselves."
"In the next few months, I will start to make a detailed division of the movie schedules in various regions, and we must ensure that the reputation of the movies launched here is stronger than that of the opposite side."
Zhang Lin's face was serious, with a bit of murderous look: "This is a battle of life and death, if anyone loses the chain for me, don't blame me for being rude."
After the meeting ended, Wang Huiwu came to Zhang Lin's office.
Seeing the worried expression on Zhang Lin's face, he knew how difficult this veteran of the Wanda Group was.
It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice, and Zhang Lin is talking about it now.
"Okay, don't worry about me. Your most important task now is to give me a good study of the films that will be released in the near future. We must ensure that the films we are the main voter or participating in the vote can grab more box office."
Zhang Lin sighed, pretending to be relaxed and said: "People can invite Xiao Lizi to make super blockbusters and enter the North American and European markets. They are not a company of the same magnitude as us. Even the five giants in Hollywood have to give in. Let's count Shit!"
Wang Huiwu made a joke, "Hey, if you want me to say, let's merge with them too. By then, the entire theater market will be dominated by one company, and you still worry about not making money?"
"I thought, but Wanda doesn't want to lose face?"
Zhang Lin waved his hands and cursed with a smile: "Hurry up and get out, if you fail the assessment this time, the two of us can only pack up and leave."
"Order."
Wang Huiwu didn't dare to be careless either. He had only received his one million annual salary for a short time, and he was not earning more than those seniors, so he didn't have the confidence to leave his job at all.
……
Acquisition of Wanda Films?
Not that necessary.
The asking price was too low, but Pharaoh disagreed.
The asking price is too high, Lin Shen might as well invest by himself.
Although Huaying's theaters were annexed and part of the equity was transferred, the controlling rights were firmly in their hands, and Huaying was at most eligible to join the board of directors.
There are 4000 theaters in China with more than 32000 screens.
The five major Hollywood film companies, who were a little upset before, suddenly stopped complaining, and willingly accepted the box office split agreement signed between them and AMC Group.
As we all know, if Hollywood blockbusters want to enter the country, they have to be approved by Huaying.
Today, Huaying has reached an in-depth cooperation with the parent company behind AMC Group.
The heads of the five major Hollywood film companies have thoroughly felt what it means to have a defection of the right to speak.
In the past, they could cut flesh from these theaters in North America, but they didn't dare to resist.
But now, it's them who cut the flesh.
Unless, they can completely give up the huge income brought by the film business.
Otherwise, you can only obey obediently.
The AMC Group has 2 screens, and the domestic side has 3.2 screens, adding up to 5.2 screens.
You know, the total number of screens in North America is about 4.6.
The total number of screens in the world is only 26.
what does this mean?
The theaters under this group span across Asia, Europe and North America, accounting for 25% of the total number of screens in the world!
It accounts for nearly 30% of the global box office.
Even Hollywood would shudder.
If anyone offends this consortium, they will lose 30% of the global box office. What kind of terrifying scene is that?
Even Disney, which owns Marvel, can't bear it at all.
In the face of huge profits, the so-called alliance can be broken with one poke.
Thinking of Sony's recent flattery to AMC Group, several other film companies seem to be in harmony.
Chapek, who originally wanted to instigate everyone to negotiate with the AMC Group again, had no choice but to put out that idea.
Can not afford to offend!
Disney's stock price growth has been declining, if it is really tough with this consortium.
Not surprisingly, Disney will die horribly.
It is not impossible for the stock price to plummet.
……
As a film and television practitioner, natural news is more well-informed.
After the merger of Xingyi Cinemas and Huaying's cinemas, many actors wished to be able to cling to Tangcheng Group, the super carrier of the film and television industry.
Not long ago, Reba Xi mentioned the business resources of the spokesperson of Van Cleef & Arpels in the Asia-Pacific region, which made countless female stars red-eyed and mad with jealousy.
Over the past few years in China, it has been popular in the fan circle to be more advanced than any celebrity's endorsement.
Luxury brands are also very cooperative, from brand experience officers, to brand friends, to brand ambassadors, and finally to spokespersons.
Even spokespersons are divided into different levels.
From the China region, to the Greater China region, the Asia-Pacific region, and finally the global spokesperson.
As long as the box office of "Inception" exceeds 10 billion U.S. dollars, Reba will be the global spokesperson.
Who would not be jealous of the most luxurious global spokesperson?
That's the most prestigious endorsement!
The changes in the equity of Richemont Group and the consortium behind the investment are naturally unknown to the outside world.
It's just that the Richemont Group has changed its owner, and the domestic star business resources signed by Forest Films have obviously improved to the naked eye.
Brands under the Richemont Group also opened stores in China at a significantly faster pace.
Chloe, in particular, is expanding the most rapidly. With the investment of not bad money, more than 50 Chloe stores are being renovated in China.
The recent Chloe Spring/Summer series show, the influence is directly breaking the circle.
Many European and American actresses are amazed by Guo Bei's works.
Especially bags and clothes, which are spontaneously brought by many European and American actresses.
Participating in events and film conferences, you can often see scenes of Chloe's new style being worn by actresses.
According to statistics, Chloe's turnover has increased by more than 300% month-on-month.
Guo Bei, who hosted this big show, has become the hottest designer in the fashion circle in one fell swoop.
LV and Gucci are paying close attention to Guo Bei.
Talented designers, no luxury brand will not desire.
Do you want to poach Guo Bei?
Totally impossible.
In terms of salary, Guo Bei is considered the top level among European and American designers in the same position.
Others don't know Guo Bei's strength, how could Lin Shen not understand.
This is a super genius who can create a brand no less than Chanel!
……
Recently, Wang Jinghua's mother and son are having a hard time.
It is true that Lin Shen never targeted their mother and son.
But who let his position be placed, and Huaying is also in the honeymoon period.
Even in order to please him, many film investors would reject Dong Zijin without hesitation.
For a time, Dong Zijin seemed to be a "box office poison" in everyone's eyes.
There are too many people with better acting skills than Dong Zijin.
Why did you provoke that Director Lin just because of him?
A businessman only cares about profit.
Just a broker, is it really 20 years ago?
My lord, times have changed!
For the sake of her son, Wang Jinghua has aged a lot recently, and her gray hair has grown a lot.
No matter which old friend I called, the other party politely refused, telling them to hire another Gao Ming.
For Wang Jinghua, the blow was naturally not small.
The contacts accumulated over decades are so powerless and ridiculous in front of the Guanhai Group.
In the film and television industry, Guanhai Group is the sky!
Disney and other Hollywood giants must bow their heads and bow their heads.
She is the number one manager of domestic entertainment that has long since faded away. Compared with Guanhai Group, she is like an egg and a stone, which will break at the touch of a touch.
Because I can't get film resources, I am not willing to make online dramas.
Dong Zijin has recently started to drink heavily and often gets drunk.
Wang Jinghua saw it in her eyes and felt pain in her heart.
After thinking for a long time, Wang Jinghua came to Tangcheng Film and Television Base alone.
Looking at the film and television base full of tourists and the crew are constantly busy.
Wang Jinghua couldn't help feeling that this is simply a copy of Hengdian.
Today's Hengdian is no longer the grandeur of the past.
Many production crews will choose Tangcheng instead of Hengdian when they start work.
There was no way, the group performers were all poached by Tang Cheng.
Every contracted actor can receive a subsidy of 15 yuan as long as he appears in 2000 plays a month, regardless of the size of the role.
Let me ask, which group performer can withstand such a temptation?
Although Hengdian is strong, it can be compared with others.
"Do you know if you know it" at the door of the crew.
Wang Jinghua's network is still there, and she easily got in touch with an assistant director of the show.
"Miss Hua."
When Zhang Yu saw Wang Jinghua, his eyes were filled with pity. After all, he had been favored by Wang Jinghua before, so he still took the risk to help.
"Director Zhang, thank you very much this time."
Wang Jinghua has also experienced the warmth and coldness of human feelings, so naturally she will not be as arrogant as before.
"Sister Hua, you are being polite. You are a senior, and you have been kind to me. This is what you should do. Sun Yi is filming inside. I will take you in first."
Zhang Yu greeted the security guard at the door, and then led Wang Jinghua into the crew.
As a professional in the industry, Wang Jinghua has a sharp eye, so she can naturally see that the cost of these studios is much higher than that in Hengdian.
Zhang Yu saw Wang Jinghua looking at the studio, and introduced with a smile: "Sister Hua, these are film-level studios, and Tangcheng has the largest prop material library in China, and all kinds of props can be customized, which is very convenient. Hengdian is really failing, and it’s no wonder everyone abandoned them.”
Wang Jinghua commented: "It's easy to copy these things, but it takes a lot of money."
"Hey, so the financial backers behind the Tangcheng Group are powerful enough. There are domestic companies with the strength to do this, but they are stupid to compete with the Tangcheng Group."
Zhang Yu said with a smile: "Hengdian has a market value of barely [-] billion yuan, while the market value of Guanhai Group is more than trillion yuan. There is plenty of money, and the bank is eager for them to loan."
Wang Jinghua nodded silently.
In the film and television industry, Guanhai Group is an insurmountable Everest.
Film and television production, shooting base, online publicity, video playback, the entire industrial chain has a layout, armed to no dead ends.
Otherwise, why would she come to look for Sun Yi.
The relationship between the two of them used to be so bad that Sun Mi hated her to death.
When he came to the shooting scene, Zhang Yu stopped showing up.
It is already a big risk to be able to do this.
Who in the circle doesn't know that Sun Ning is a canary raised by that person.
There are many female stars who want to be the canary of Dong Lin, and it is her blessing that Sun Yi has this opportunity.
"Ka, Sun Ning performed well just now, the filming in the morning is over, everyone can take a lunch break."
The director Zhang Kaizhou was recruited from Noon Sunshine, and he was in charge of directing this drama, and he was also the original director of this drama.
To be honest, Zhang Kaizhou was not very optimistic about Sun Mi at first.
But after filming, I unexpectedly discovered that Sun Ning's acting skills were not bad.
At least among his peers, he is considered outstanding.
If you say that Sun Yi's background is not strong, ghosts will believe it.
Dingliu Luyao, a subsidiary of Forest Pictures, plays the leading role, and his partner is the post-85 actor Zhu Yilong.
With an investment of 2 million yuan, it is a proper big production in the TV and TV drama circle.
If this has nothing to do with that Lin Dong, everyone will just laugh.
"Thank you for your hard work, I bought milk tea for you, remember to get it later."
Sun Yi is also very good at being a person, she has no right to be proud of being favored.
"Oh, thank you, Miss Sun."
Many staff members were also very pleasantly surprised. Naturally, they wanted to say thank you for being able to prostitute a cup of milk tea for free.
"Sun Ning!"
Just when Sun Yi was happy to buy people's hearts, a familiar voice sounded from behind.
"Miss Hua?"
Many people's eyes gossip.
"Sun Yi, I want to chat with you a few words, is it convenient for you?"
Wang Jinghua didn't care about her face, and looked straight at Sun Yi.
"Ok."
Sun Yi also didn't want to get into too much trouble with Wang Jinghua, and it would be bad for her to spread the word.
In this way, came outside the crew.
In the nanny's car, Sun Ning played with her nails and said impatiently, "Your son and I have divorced a long time ago, why are you still looking for me?"
"Sun Yi, I know you really don't want to see me, but after all, he is with you as husband and wife. Now he is drinking at home all day long, and no one asks him to film. If this continues, I'm afraid he will one day..."
Wang Jinghua has been a manager for so many years, and her acting skills are no worse than those actresses she has managed.
But who is Sun Yi?
From struggling in society to marrying into the Dong family, it is naturally not a good thing.
"Put away your fake tears, do you want to see him?"
Sun Yi was afraid that the former mother-in-law would be recording, so she deliberately used cryptic words.
"If it's convenient, I would like to ask you to speak well for me. I am willing to give you 5000 million yuan in compensation as child support. I don't look at the monk's face and the Buddha's face. After all, Zi Jin is Dafu's father, and you don't want to. Seeing that the child is so young, does he lose his biological father?"
Wang Jinghua understands it with affection and lures it with profit.
"5000?"
Sun Yi sneered: "You are really willing to give up for your own son."
"Compared to 5000 million, I care more about Zijin's future."
Wang Jinghua didn't care about Sun Ning's cynicism.
As long as her son's stardom can be restored, it will be a matter of time before he earns back 5000 million.
"5000 million is not enough, I want [-] million!"
Sun Yi said casually: "Besides, I can't guarantee that I will make that person let go."
Wang Jinghua didn't expect Sun Ning to be so ruthless, and asked her directly for [-] million.
After a long silence, Wang Jinghua nodded in agreement.
"One hundred million is one hundred million. That person doesn't need to show up, as long as Mr. Zhong speaks to the outside world."
"I'll try my best, give me a deposit of 5000 million."
Sun Yi said in a casual tone, "Your family already owes me. The 5000 million is reserved for Dafu. I won't touch it. The other 5000 million is the reward for this matter."
"it is good."
Wang Jinghua didn't say anything, and got out of the car directly.
After walking for a while, I took out the recording pen hidden in the bag and threw it into the trash can on the side of the road.
After calling the bank, he transferred 5000 million to Sun Ning's account.
Wang Jinghua's heart also felt a burst of heartache.
Over the years, she has made a lot of money.
But how much can a broker earn if he is on the saddle.
Compared with capital operations, the income share of stars is destined to be only a small part.
After receiving the 5000 million transferred from Wang Jinghua, Sun Yi finished her lunch with a normal expression and returned to the filming crew to shoot until evening.
"Director, I would like to ask for two days off."
Sun Mi found Zhang Kaizhou and got straight to the point.
"Ask for leave?"
Zhang Kaizhou frowned, "Is there anything urgent?"
"The company arranged for me to go to Shanghai to participate in an event, please understand."
"Oh...it's okay, the company's arrangements are important, is three days enough?"
Zhang Kaizhou's eyes rolled, and he immediately understood Sun Yi's subtext.
"That's enough, thank you director."
Sun Yi smiled and nodded.
"It's okay. As a member of the company, it is also my duty to share the company's worries."
Zhang Kaizhou smiled and said: "Well, if you have a chance, say hello for me."
"Okay, then I'll go first."
Sun Yi also understood what Zhang Kaizhou meant, and turned to leave with a smile.
Watching Sun Ying leave, Zhang Kaizhou shook his head and laughed.
This is the pure actress in front of everyone!
How ridiculous, yet so helpless.
As for Sun Yi, when she returned to the nanny's car, she saw the little assistant carrying a large bag of clothes panting.
Opened it and checked it again, and then praised the other party with satisfaction.
As for what's inside?
Of course it's combat uniform.
If you want to earn this [-] million, you will probably suffer a lot in these three days.
Even if Wang Jinghua doesn't show up, she will find a way to show her face in front of Lin Shen.
Otherwise, what would Lin Shen do if he forgot her.
Canary, it has to be liked by the master.
I live in Chongqing, I am isolated... everyone cherishes it, and hope that the SJZ model will be promoted to the whole country as soon as possible. Haha, it is not easy to change today!
(End of this chapter)
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