China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 558 Year-end Summary and Killing Several Birds with One Stone [Two in One]

"Since everyone is here, let's start now."

On February 2, Starry Sky Image held its 8 summary meeting. A number of Starry Sky executives including Yang Fan, Gao Xilan, Guo Ming, and Liu Xiaowei attended the meeting. Mike from Starry Sky Digital was also present. Sun Yi took the lead in announcing the start of the meeting.

"Is there a meeting? You guys have it, I'm leaving first to chat with Sister Xun."

Liu Yifei, who was whispering to Gao Xilan, wanted to run away as soon as she heard that the meeting was about to begin.

"No, Director Liu, why don't you stay and listen."

Sun Yi knew that Xiao Nizi was going to run away. She had participated in several such meetings before. Every time she participated with full enthusiasm, but by the end of the meeting she felt as if she had lost half her life. She was so wilted. Can. The most brutal one was that I almost fell asleep.

"You guys must be smoking. It's not good for your skin. I have to stay away."

This time Liu Yifei learned the lesson, showed her face when she appeared, and then immediately found an excuse to run away. From her point of view, she really didn't seem to be interested in this aspect, so it was better to find opportunities to dodge others. Anyway, Sun Yi would not sell her.

He was reluctant to give up.

Hehe, you are as witty as me~
"What are you looking at? He's just talking about you. You don't need to twitch too much. Sister Lan, help me keep an eye on him."

"Okay, okay~" Gao Xilan smiled and nodded.

After Liu Yifei gave Sun Yi a look that made her look good, she greased her feet and disappeared.

There was a chuckle in the conference room.

Sun Yi shook his head helplessly. His original idea was to train Xiao Nizi in the specific affairs of the company. After all, she was the future boss's wife, so she had to know something about her future company.

But it turned out that she wasn't quite this type of person. For example, at the annual employee meeting held by Xingkong two days ago, she sang and danced, seemingly happy, but she really couldn't stand this boring summary meeting.

Sun Yi, the hands-off shopkeeper, is lazy enough. Except for major decisions and this kind of year-end summary, he doesn't care about other times. Liu Yifei is actually even lazier than him.

He also thought about it. Anyway, several of the people at the table were already senior members of the company. They had cooperated with each other tacitly in the past few years and there had been no mistakes. He could handle it himself, so he simply let Liu Yifei do what he wanted.

Just like every team has a wolf that is good at fighting and a tiger that shakes the mountain, there must also be a stick that stirs up shit and a bucket that makes food~
Fairies, it’s better to eat less human fireworks.

If it were Yang Mi, she would wish to participate every day.

Hey, why did I think of Yang Mi? It's a sin, it's a sin, my thoughts have slipped.

Sun Yi reflected for a moment.

When Yang Fan saw Liu Yifei leaving the conference room, he immediately took out a cigarette and lit it. He had been holding back his breath before.

Although the office has a fresh air system, it is definitely not without ventilation.

As Liu Yifei said, cigarettes are very harmful to the skin. Her ability to attract money is truly No. 1 in the entire starry sky. When she is present, everyone will stop smoking if they can. Until I can't hold it any longer.

"Sure enough, we are not a family, we don't have to enter the same house."

Yang Fan happily teased Sun Yi while smoking a cigarette. The gold ring on the ring finger of his right hand while holding the cigarette was particularly conspicuous.

In October last year, just before Star International went public, Yang Fan and her TV girlfriend ended their long-distance relationship and got married. Now they have successfully been promoted to coma, and their belly has grown visibly. stand up.

Sun Yi smiled self-deprecatingly. He had no way to refute Yang Fan's teasing.

This is the case.

"Okay, let's officially start."

Everyone who participated in the meeting made a concluding speech based on the area they were responsible for.

Liu Xiaowei's public relations department rarely encountered critical incidents last year. Except for the time when Zhang Weiping smeared Sun Yi, the rest of the time spent all its energy on platform development and publicity channels.

He has made great contributions to the promotion of the company's movies, TV series, music and other products.

Guo Ming's artist management relationship has been fully developed in film and television channels. The focus of the next year's task is to delve into the fashion field, strive to package his artists, and participate in the endorsement competition of major brands.

Next, Gao Xilan summarized Xingkong's entire financial performance in 09.

"We produced and released 3 movies and 2 TV series last year. In terms of movies, "The Wind", "Untouchable", and "Wings in the Sky" earned a total box office revenue of 13 billion, excluding production costs, including box office, copyright, and peripherals. The net profit from all the movies and their derivatives has reached RMB 5 million. Currently, there are still "Into the Dust" and "Pacific Rim" that have not been completed."

"Although there are only two TV series, they are both hits. "The Legend of Zhen Huan" ranks first this year in ratings, and "The Age of Naked Marriage" ranks sixth. The total revenue in this area is not lower than that of movies, and the comprehensive calculation is also 2 million yuan. about."

"As for artist management, the total revenue is 2 million yuan, which means that our company's net profit in 09 reached 11 billion yuan."

Hearing this, everyone's faces lit up. This achievement was the result of everyone's hard work, but Gao Xilan suddenly looked at Sun Yi and changed the subject.

"Although the company made 11 billion last year, basically nothing was left. It invested all of it again, acquired the digital field, and built two world-class studios. Thanks to Mr. Sun's generous hand at the end of the year, nothing else was done. Invest, otherwise the company will suffer losses this year.”

Hearing this, everyone's eyes subconsciously turned to Sun Yi. It was quite helpless to have such a spendthrift boss. The latter smiled awkwardly.

No wonder Gao Xilan, who was in charge of finance, felt resentful towards him.

I have indeed spent a lot this year, tens of millions of dollars at a time, and they are all in US dollars. However, I will not see any returns from these investments for a while.

The main reason is that the current domestic box office market is so big that profits from movies cannot be raised. At the same time, all the surplus from Star International has been used for expansion, otherwise the financial situation will be much better.

Next year, China's film market will usher in a big explosion in 10, and box office and theater revenue will show exponential growth. That's when Starry Sky Video will really start to show its strength.

In the conference room, Gao Xilan put down the report and took out another one.

"As for the listed companies, in the previous period due to the release of the movie "Wings in the Sky", the market value surged by 140%. Now after the market cooling-off period, the company's total market value remains at about billion yuan."

Starry Sky Image was established two years ago and has developed rapidly. The overall financial situation is improving. Gao Xilan has worked hard without any problems. As the company's business model gradually stabilized, her workload has also been reduced a lot. Sun Yi just arranged for her to serve as the listed company of Starry Sky International. The company's CEO, who only has the title of chairman, still acts as a hands-off shopkeeper.

Sun Yi nodded with satisfaction. According to the latest stock market conditions, Star International is 20 billion ahead of Huayi in market capitalization and has become the leading stock in China's film and television industry. However, the gap with Huayi is not particularly obvious.

He clapped his hands and said to everyone:

"We will continue our efforts next year and strive to widen the gap with Huayi and become the veritable number one Chinese film and television company."

"Good~"

All of you here have shares in listed companies. The higher the total market value of the company, the higher your net worth. Of course, you are motivated.

Gao Xilan continued to report.

"The business of online ticket purchasing is growing rapidly. Currently, Star Cinema Line, a subsidiary of China Film Group Corporation, is negotiating with us to join the online ticket purchasing platform."

"At present, Star International Cinemas has a good momentum of development. In 09, the total profit reached 2.2 million yuan. According to the company's decision, it is continuing to invest in cinemas."

"It is expected that the total profit for the whole year will double this year, becoming one of the six major theater chains nationwide."

"Sister Lan, wait a moment."

Sun Yi raised his hand to interrupt Gao Xilan.

He knew that Star International, as a listed company, had to have an expected plan for future profits, but was the goal of doubling too high?

Theater chains do make money, but it also goes hand in hand with movie box office. Although 10 was the year when capital entered the film and television industry in a large scale, the total box office revenue of the Chinese film market has indeed achieved great growth, but it seems that it is still far from doubling. A little bit worse.

If Sun Yi remembered correctly, it was probably about 60%. Although this growth rate is already very scary in his opinion, it is still far from doubling.

"Sister Lan, are the profit targets of the listed company too, uh, too optimistic?"

Gao Xilan smiled and shook her head, as if she had known that Sun Yi would ask such a question, and raised a finger at him.

"Mr. Sun, 100 million. I am confident that the theater chain will achieve a net profit of 100 million before the end of the Spring Festival holiday."

Sun Yi's eyes narrowed slightly. He couldn't believe it and made some calculations in his mind.

Before the Spring Festival holiday is over, it only takes two months to fully calculate. There is no Spring Festival period these days. You can earn 100 million in two months. Is your own theater chain going to take off?

The other three people in the conference room also had the same expression and looked at Gao Xilan together.

Gao Xilan smiled mysteriously, nodded firmly, raised the financial report in his hand, and explained to everyone:

"So far, the theater chain's net profit has reached 7400 million. I believe that in the remaining 2600 days, it will not be difficult to get another million to achieve a profit of million."

"It's really not that difficult, but how did you get this 7400 million? Is it so much?"

"Mr. Sun, when it comes to this, it depends on your foresight."

"I?"

Sun Yi was even more confused. He knew that the theater chain would be very profitable in the next ten years, but he did not expect that it would reach this speed in ten years. "Because of the hit "Wings in the Sky" some time ago, and "Avatar" which was just released last month, as well as the 10D cinema plan we made in advance."

When Gao Xilan said this, Sun Yi almost remembered.

When Star International Cinema was first established, Sun Yi knew that 3D movies would be the next trend. Therefore, even though funds were not sufficient, Star International Cinema was still required to have an IMAX 3D in each city's flagship store. Cinemas, while other cinemas must use advanced digital screens and support 3D projection.

It was this decision that made Star International a leader in 3D projection in China's cinema industry.

The 3D cinema, which was once ignored by everyone and even somewhat incomprehensible to everyone, quickly became popular with the release of "Avatar".

At the end of December last year, Truck Driver's new 12D movie "Avatar" was finally released in North America after several years of arduous filming. Once released, it immediately caused an uproar in the global film market.

Can movies be shot in 3D? Never seen it~
Movie fans were curious and bought tickets to watch.

Damn it, really, it’s so immersive! !
The movie's reputation instantly exploded, and movie fans across North America went crazy.

Major overseas ticket offices have also begun to follow suit, which has set off a movie-watching frenzy around the world. At the same time, domestic movie fans have also begun to look forward to this "Avatar".

Truck driver James Cameron is a well-known director in China. The movie "Titanic" he directed back then has a very high reputation in China. If you go to any village, everyone knows that Jack is in bed with Rousi. Ah no, the story that has to be told on the ship.

This time, domestic media promoted "Avatar" as "the director of "Titanic"'s innovative 3D masterpiece in film history", which instantly detonated the domestic movie viewing market, and a large number of movie fans were eagerly looking forward to the movie.

In mid-January, the movie was officially launched in major theaters in China. For a time, tickets were expensive in Luoyang and hard to get a ticket, especially for 3D screens and IMAX 3D theaters.

虽然《阿凡达》有2D版上映，但片方宣传以及国外观众的评价都说3D和IMAX3D观影体验最佳，因此国内很多观众都希望能看3D和IMAX3D版《阿凡达》。

The audience went "crazy" just to see "Avatar" in 3D! The most exaggerated thing is that some people even stayed at the entrance of the cinema all night to buy a 3D movie ticket. In the cold wind, the ticket queue queued for more than 1 kilometer!

Many theaters have adopted purchase restriction measures. It is said that scalpers in Beijing can sell tickets for up to 1 tickets, and in Shanghai, scalpers can sell tickets for more than 2000 tickets!
As for the dividends from this wave of 3D movies, Star International has benefited the most.

This is how the 7400 million came from.

Gao Xilan confidently introduced: "According to Mr. Sun's instructions, Star International Cinema currently has 8 urban flagship stores in first-tier cities across the country, each with an IMAX 3D theater, and the remaining 13 standard cinemas, all with 3D playback capabilities. digital screen.”

"Across the country, there are only 3 IMAX20D theaters used for commercial screenings, and we at Star International account for %."

"As for 3D screens, there are currently more than 800 150D screens nationwide, and we at Star International have more than , accounting for %."

"Coupled with Mr. Sun's upcoming 3D movie "Bad Pacific", Star International is very confident that it will double its profits this year."

After Gao Xilan's report, everyone finally felt at ease, and they all showed relaxed smiles.

Liu Xiaowei couldn't help but secretly glance at Sun Yi. Who would have thought that his classmate who was doing 2B work together would now become one of the leading directors in the country, and he would also have such a strong sense of business.

He joined Xingkong, entered the film and television industry, and learned more about it.

In terms of theaters, 3D screens are not too advanced technology at present. They just add a metal screen to the original ordinary screen and use a dual-camera projection system for left and right eyes. Movie fans use special glasses to receive the D screen. Stereoscopic images.

The cost is not much higher, so the theater chain’s failure to adopt it is still a matter of concept.

Sun Yi proposed the 3D plan early. 3D movies and 3D screens were launched at the same time, directly benefiting from this wave of dividends.

Unlike Liu Xiaowei who was still shocked, Yang Fan had long been accustomed to Sun Yi's keen insight, and his focus was already one step ahead.

"Xiao Yi, Director Yu's "Beijing Meets Seattle" will be officially OK if he returns to China to reshoot some scenes after the year. How is our "Huan Tai" doing? How long will it take for it to be released? This 3D movie Dongfeng, we can’t fall behind.”

"Pacific Rim" has been officially launched as a project since the beginning of last year. The project has been under construction and learning at the same time. Now a year has passed and more than 5500 million US dollars of project funds have been invested. Yang Fan wanted to cancel the film countless times, but finally gritted his teeth and persevered. Now seeing the craze for 3D movies, he is anxious.

When Sun Yi returned to Beijing this time, he really didn't pay attention to "Huan Tai". Fortunately, Mike came back from his vacation in his hometown in the United States. He was only celebrating the Spring Festival and has been following up on this project in the digital field recently, so he knows it best.

Under Sun Yi's questioning gaze, Mike cleared his throat and said to everyone in weird Chinese unique to foreigners:
"Everyone, the overall special effects of "Pacific Rim" have been completed. There are still some final modifications left. After Mr. Sun has watched it, we can add background music and subtitles. We are confident that it will be completed within 2 months. Get the finished film.”

"Oh, by the way, there will also be English dubbing. After all, we Americans are usually lazy and don't like to cut subtitles."

Mike shrugged his shoulders comically and called himself a Yankee, making everyone present smile.

Yang Fan calculated in his mind that 2 months was not bad. It could be released in the summer. With the help of 3D movies, he would definitely be able to make more money.

The future is bright and everyone is happy.

At the end of the meeting, everyone relaxed and started chatting. Liu Xiaowei, with a wicked smile on his face, pulled Mike to teach him the latest online Chinese.

"You are so powerful, even the gods and horses are like clouds."

"Ghost power, kidney and horsehead are mortal clouds"

Sun Yi looked at Liu Xiaowei, a bastard, and shook his head helplessly. He approached Gao Xilan and asked in a low voice:
"Sister Lan, may I ask you something?"

"Mr. Sun, tell me what you want to ask."

"How about we, a listed company, buy a private jet?"

"ah!!??"

Gao Xilan looked confused. It had only been on the market for less than half a year and he was going to buy a private jet?
Sun Yi didn't even blush when he lied, and analyzed Gao Xilan seriously.

"Sister Lan, that's what I think. Do you think it will work?"

"Our company needs to grow bigger and bigger. First of all, in China, we have to travel everywhere to promote the movie release. This time, it is the artists, assistant team, staff and so on, right? Then, in the future, Sissi may also have more I’m involved in Hollywood projects, and I also have films in the American branch. Is it more convenient to have a private jet here?”

Gao Xilan nodded hesitantly. It seems that the second half of the sentence is what you really think, my director Sun Da.

"Mr. Sun, this reason is quite clear to shareholders. If you buy it based on the company's reputation, you can get a reasonable tax deduction. But for a private jet, no, it's a business jet. Isn't the price a bit expensive? Star International In the critical period of development, will it take up a lot of money to buy an airplane? "

"That's right, a business plane, not a private plane." Sun Yi sneered.

After all, professional financial personnel are rigorous.

"Sister Lan, I have also considered taking up the company's funds. Do you think it can be done like this? The company will buy it, and then I will personally pay for it, and then"

"And then rent it to the company?" Gao Xilan immediately said the next sentence.

"Ahaha, yes."

Gao Xilan looked at Sun Yi in astonishment, nodded slowly, and after a while, she praised with some relief:
"Mr. Sun, you have matured."

right~
Regarding private jets, Sun Yi became interested after hearing Teacher Zhao Benshan mention it once at the Spring Festival Gala rehearsal that day. Besides, his wife also liked it very much, so he could buy one.

Money is not an issue. When Star International went public, the 300 million yuan IDG acquired for the 15% stake was paid to Sun Yi personally. This amount of money was more than enough to buy an airplane.

Sun Yi originally considered keeping a low profile, but then he thought about it. Now that the company is listed on the market, as the first shareholder and with a net worth of several billion, his strength really doesn't allow it.

Besides, the reasons he just mentioned are all true. His wife has already stabilized the front line, and her popularity is so high. There will definitely be many opportunities for international cooperation in the future. He also has to take care of the American branch. There will be more and more opportunities for people to go abroad in the future.

Having your own private jet will be much more convenient in terms of time and itinerary.

Anyway, Sun Yi would never say that he could still take Xiao Nizi to travel abroad.

As for buying it in the name of the company and then reselling it to yourself, I learned this trick from Dad Ma.

Otherwise, he is the real master.

The company spends money to buy a business aircraft, buys it back at the same price, and then leases it to the company. The company pays him the corresponding rent every year and is responsible for the maintenance costs of the aircraft. Not only can he avoid taxes, he can also cash out from the company, and the aircraft is still Use it however you want.

The most important thing is that the assets of the aircraft are always in his name. Even if the company eventually goes bankrupt, the aircraft cannot be liquidated as the company's assets.

This set of operations is reasonable, legal and compliant.

Killing several birds with one stone!
In the last week of the year, Sun Yi put down all the work at hand, like a little follower, focusing on being with his wife, which made his little assistant Zhang Xin feel a little guilty and kept wanting to ask.

Director Sun, are you trying to steal my job~
When Liu Yifei was shooting the New Year cover for "Fashion Bashar", he also temporarily served as a photographer and took a group of photos specifically for her, and he took beautiful photos of Xiao Nizi.

After that, he took her to visit Liu Xiaoli. This Chinese New Year was going to kidnap Xiao Baicai, who had been raised for more than ten years, so he had to say hello in advance, no matter what.

Liu Xiaoli has now looked away and treats Sun Yi as her son-in-law, especially when he heard that when Star International was listed, he gave Liu Yifei 10% of the shares. Now the value has exceeded billion RMB. Then The more I looked at Sun Yi, the more I liked him, and I felt like there was a son missing, and it was him.

On the contrary, I looked down upon Liu Yifei at first, then started to look down upon her.

Sometimes they say she's lazy, sometimes they say she's out-tempered, and sometimes they say she's picky about food, or she just doesn't eat enough of the delicious food she sees, and anyway, it's an eyesore.

Sun Yi could hardly hold back his laughter. For the first time, he discovered that Aunt Liu could be so cute.

On the day I came home, during dinner, Xiao Nizi was so angry that she couldn't even eat. In her words, that is:
"I have never been so angry since I was a child!!!"

*(艹︿艹)╯.
　Thanks to book friend Shi Ningyang for the reward!
　　Asking for monthly tickets, asking for recommendations, asking for subscriptions, asking for all kinds of things, the kind that rolls all over the floor~
　　
　
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