China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 576: Man-made antagonism and many conspiracies
"Director Sun Yi, I know him. He is young and promising, and he is very famous in the mainland. What is his personality like? It's hard to tell. After all, I have never been in contact with him, but I heard that he is still very good. As for cooperation, I am very I’m looking forward to it, but maybe he’s a great director in Cannes and thinks about many aspects, so he’s not suitable for me~”

This is an interview report from the local media in Hong Kong Island. The first interview was with a local star in Hong Kong Island. He looked very familiar. He had appeared in many Hong Kong films, most of them in supporting roles, but Sun Yi could not name him.

The following article is an interview with an ordinary movie fan, right at the entrance of a movie theater on Hong Kong Island.

"Director Sun Yi, I know, he is a mainland director, and his movies are quite famous? I have seen one or two of them, and I think they are okay. Anyway, they are not in line with my taste. Maybe they are all publicity. "

The reporter asked: "Why doesn't it suit your taste?"

"I didn't see any Hong Kong elements. I feel like Hong Kong movie fans have no respect for the movie. That's what I think anyway."

At this point in the video playback, Liu Xiaowei pressed the pause button and the picture was frozen on the screen.

This is material that he asked his men to collect specially from Hong Kong Island. It cannot be seen here in the mainland.

"Brother Yi, there is no wind without waves in Hong Kong Island. These local reports in Hong Kong Island are very targeted. For example, the first one is also an actor. Although he didn't say it explicitly in his words, he was hinting at it. You look down on him."

"Most of the ordinary movie fans interviewed later were talking about elements of Hong Kong movies, which seems reasonable, but in fact they are still guiding public opinion and making ordinary viewers feel that we do not respect Hong Kong movie fans."

"Our public relations department can see through it at a glance. These are organized and premeditated targeted propaganda. This limelight definitely did not come about in vain."

Liu Xiaowei took the marker pen, tapped it twice on the screen, and introduced with a serious face.

Starry Sky Image's conference room was now filled with senior executives from Starry Sky, including Yang Fan, Gao Xilan, and Guo Ming. Except for Mike, who was in charge of Starry Sky Digital, who did not attend, even Liu Yifei requested to attend because this incident involved Sun Yi.

Sun Yi crossed his arms and frowned slightly. He also felt that this matter was definitely not as simple as it seemed.

Originally, after the Hong Kong Island Film Awards, netizens from both places complained to each other. Why didn’t this movie win if it was so good?

So-and-so acted so well, why didn't he win Best Actor and Best Actress?
Why did he and she win the award? Are all the judges blind, or is there some inside story?
Etc., etc
These things, let alone the Hong Kong Film Awards, were rated as student No. 3 when I was in school, and everyone had their own ideas, so it was very common, and it happened in previous years.

But this year, for some reason, first the media on Hong Kong Island quickly came to an end, and then some media on the mainland also started to respond in a very tacit manner.

Immediately after the incident escalated, Hong Kong pulled out Feng Xiaogang's "If You Are the One" from last year, and then Feng Dapao began to respond sharply.

At this stage, Sun Yi was still distressed by the excitement, but then, he felt that something was wrong, and the incident escalated again, quickly involving him, and at the same time, the starry sky image was also involved.

People in the industry on Hong Kong Island seemed to have a unified voice. Without naming names, they just said that mainland directors and film and television companies discriminated against Hong Kong Island actors. Then the media followed suit and pulled out a list of votes. Sun Yi and The starry sky image is impressively on the list, and it is still ranked first.

In just a few days, this limelight came to bear on Sun Yi and the image of the starry sky behind him, forcing him to pay attention.

At this time, Gao Xilan took out a report and said to everyone: "Due to the public opinion turmoil during this period, the stock price of our listed company has fluctuated very violently. Now there is an obvious downward trend. The Finance Department has done the most serious work." It is estimated that our overall market value may drop by ten percentage points due to this incident.”

Hearing Gao Xilan's words, the conference room fell into silence, and everyone's faces were more or less serious.

"It's such a coincidence. I don't believe it if no one is behind it."

Yang Fan sneered and continued to everyone: "In just a few days, the topics were raised first, and then they were linked to each other, and they immediately led to us, and they became more and more intense. Only a ghost would believe it if no one organized it. "

Liu Xiaowei nodded in agreement and said to him:
"Mr. Yang, our current analysis shows that the masterminds behind this must be those film and television companies in Hong Kong. The chain of interests is very clear. The entire Chinese film market is so big. With the rise of our starry sky, their lives are going to be... The situation is getting worse and worse. I could still rely on Hong Kong people and Hong Kong films to survive, but Brother Yi’s "Pacific Rim" has been scheduled. "

"This is the same 3D science fiction movie as "Avatar". Last year, when we at Starry Sky said we were going to industrialize the film industry, they didn't say anything on the surface. In fact, they were very dismissive of us. But at the beginning of the year, "Avatar" was released in Hong Kong. Island has achieved a box office of HK$1.8 million, becoming the first in Hong Kong film history in just 2 months.”

"The next thing we have to do is face our "Pacific Rim" and our follow-up industrial films of Starry Sky. They are scared."

"That's not all."

Sun Yi sneered and said to everyone: "I have just negotiated the schedule of "Huan Tai" with Director Han, and the other side knows that although it is not a big secret, the company on Hong Kong Island is China Film Group doesn't have that much ability to find out right away. There must be another protagonist in this drama who is deeply entangled with the interests of Hong Kong Island."

Yang Fan heard Sun Yi's analysis from the side and immediately narrowed his eyes. After a moment, he figured out the joints and directly slapped the table and cursed, "It's stupid, it's Huayi again."

Hearing his words, everyone's faces fell into deep thought, and then they immediately realized that only Liu Yifei couldn't keep up. She frowned and quietly tugged on Sun Yi's sleeve, with a bit of confusion. , asked in a voice:
"Why Hua Yi? I see Director Feng is still scolding them in the media, right?"

It is estimated that many people will have the same idea as Liu Yifei. Director Feng Xiaogang was obviously the first one to jump out, and he also complained about it. It seemed that he was the source of the suffering, and he was also the spokesperson for mainland directors. He categorically said that he would follow the lead. There is no communication there.

How could this still have anything to do with him?

He is truly a good director for the people!
Sun Yi did not move, turned to look at Liu Yifei, and suddenly laughed.

This smile is not mockery, but joyful.

Have you ever noticed that Liu Yifei’s frowning look is actually very pretty?

His lips pursed subconsciously, and a pair of eyes full of inquiry looked at you. His two eyebrows wrinkled slightly, forming an elegant arc, just like the mist-shrouded green mountains in landscape paintings, which makes people unable to help themselves. I just want to explore her inner world.

What's the reason that makes you react so slowly, my silly boy!
Oh, by the way, the little nose is wrinkled slightly, which makes it look better.

Liu Yifei was a little angry when Sun Yi saw her, and she wrinkled her nose subconsciously.

Why are you looking at me like this? If you don’t understand, why are you not allowed to ask? Besides, this is a meeting, everyone is here, they don’t want to lose face!

Liu Yifei stepped on Sun Yi hard under her feet. The desk in the conference room was very large and surrounded by sofas, so others did not notice Liu Yifei's little move.

Sun Yi was stepped on, and the smile on his face immediately faded.

Frankly speaking, he also knew that it was inappropriate to admire his wife so much on this occasion, but he had just figured out the ins and outs of the whole thing and analyzed the entanglements of interests, so he was in a good mood for a while, and together with this Seeing Xiao Nizi's appearance, she inevitably felt a little more presumptuous.

However, I also received the punishment I deserved, and my feet hurt a lot.

I told you not to wear high heels on weekdays, but I just didn’t listen.

Returning to the topic just now, Liu Yifei didn't understand why this matter was still related to director Feng Xiaogang and Hua Yi.

In fact, Sun Yi did not expect at first that Director Feng Xiaogang's character has always been to dare to show off in front of the media, so this incident is very consistent with his personality.

However, all of this is too much of a coincidence, why do they coordinate so well.

It is said that when something goes wrong, there must be a monster. Even if Feng Xiaogang was not the main participant, he was one of the accomplices and played a very important role.

Sun Yi coughed lightly and explained to Liu Yifei.

"Xiaowei just said that the film and television companies in Hong Kong are afraid that we, Starry Sky, will further encroach on their small box office share with industrialized big-budget movies."

"Sissi, when I went to the United States some time ago, I also watched the finished film. Honestly, what do you think of the quality?" "It's great. It's very beautiful. I never thought it would look like this. "Yes." Liu Yifei nodded repeatedly.

Sun Yi smiled and continued to ask: "Then how do you think it compares to Avatar?"

"Better than "Avatar"!" Liu Yifei answered happily, with a serious expression on her face.

Sun Yi was embarrassed.

This is not the answer I want.
He is very self-aware. Whether it is the completion of 3D shooting or the special effects in the film, "Pacific Rim" is slightly inferior to "Avatar". After all, this is his first time shooting a 3D movie, so the only comparison is It's all about storytelling. After all, "Avatar" also has a weak plot.

Of the two, the eldest brother does not talk about the second brother.

As for Liu Yifei's point of view, this is the so-called "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

As long as it was taken by my husband, I don’t care what others say, but for me, it’s all good.

It should be encouraged to continue.

"Ahem, Sissy, "Pacific Rim" still has some shortcomings. However, for our domestic counterparts, it must be a blow to dimensionality reduction. We are afraid that the share of Hong Kong Island films will be eaten up by us. Are these domestic companies? Aren’t you afraid?”

"Especially Huayi, which was previously known as the number one film and television company in the mainland."

After listening to Sun Yi's words, Liu Yifei bit her lips subconsciously and thought along Sun Yi's train of thought. This was indeed the truth.

Now, the logic forms a closed loop.

Liu Yifei was furious, "They are so bad, why can't they see good things in others!"

It's not that you can't see others being good, it's that you can't see others being better than yourself.

Although Xingkong surpassed Huayi in terms of quality before, it was still far behind in terms of annual production numbers, because at that time, the total number of mature film directors in Xingkong could only be counted as one and a half.

One is Sun Yi, and the other half is Sister Yu. Whether the other half wants to be photographed depends on one's own mood, and no one can force it.

How many nails could Sun Yi drive alone, even if he was made of iron?

Huayi can barely keep up with Xingkong in terms of film production volume every year, but starting from this year, the situation has changed.

Starry Sky's directors have begun to improve significantly. There are no secrets in the circle. Everyone who cares about the fact that Li Ruijun and the three joined Starry Sky knows. Although they are still new directors, Sun Yi is taking the lead in filming. Who dares to underestimate them?

Now, it won't be long before Xingkong's production capabilities will explode. Huayi can't worry at this time. Coupled with the craze of 3D movies, Huayi now needs time to hold down Xingkong. , so that they can understand the meaning of 3D movies.

"I originally had a good impression of Director Feng Xiaogang, but I didn't expect him to be such a person!"

Liu Yifei was a little resentful. Because Sun Yi was a director, she respected all the directors in the circle, except of course Lu Tailang, who once belittled Sun Yi in person and was then slapped in the face.

He deserves it.

"Tsk tsk, as for Director Feng, it's hard to say whether this is his own wish, but I think he probably just went with the flow. He was originally angry about If You Are the One losing to an unknown director at the Hong Kong Film Awards last year, and this is a good opportunity to vent."

"However, let's not forget that Director Feng's ambitious masterpiece "Tangshan Earthquake" is also scheduled to be released in July."

"At the same time as our "Pacific Rim", although the summer schedule is very large, it cannot accommodate two giant movies."

After saying this, Liu Yifei understood everything. The twists and turns here were just one link inside another. She didn't have many years of struggle experience, and she couldn't even think of these points.

But then, she was worried again. The company's market value was unstable. The media on Hong Kong Island began to unanimously criticize Xingkong, although there were also many media on the mainland who spontaneously spoke for Sun Yi.

But since his debut, or even since the establishment of Starry Sky, he has never used a Hong Kong actor. This is an indisputable fact, and there is simply no way to clean it up.

That's not right. The Queen in "The Legend of Zhen Huan" is played by Cai Shaofen. She is considered a Hong Kong actor.

But this happened because of a movie. The role she played in a TV series was selectively ignored by Hong Kong Island, and she herself, perhaps due to the pressure of public opinion there, had no intention of speaking out.

"If this matter is not handled well, the impact will be huge. Then, what should we do?" Liu Yifei asked anxiously.

"It is indeed very difficult to handle. This matter is a big deal. If it is put on the line, it can be summarized as affecting the unity of the two places. I guess the people above will not be able to do it even if they want to come forward to support us. It will be very good without warning. "

Yang Fan smacked his lips, sighed, and slowly said to Liu Yifei. Everyone's expressions were a little heavy.

If the incident is allowed to ferment, it is indeed very likely to cause confrontation. The common people don't care about you so much. They are easily led by public opinion.

What's more, Sun Yi also knew that there were many black-hearted people who were looking forward to this result.

"Ah! It's so serious."

Liu Yifei really didn't expect that a matter in the film and television industry could affect unity. She looked at Sun Yi with some worry, originally thinking of comforting him, but unexpectedly, he blinked at her confidently.

Xiao Nizi was a little angry.

You're going to die, no matter what time, why don't you come here and wait until you go home?
"Okay, everyone, don't worry. Don't worry, I have a solution." Sun Yi clapped his hands to everyone and chuckled.

"any solution?"

"Yes, Xiaoyi, what do you say?"

"Didn't the media over there say that we don't respect the Hong Kong audience? If we make a movie with a strong Hong Kong style, it's over." Sun Yi said to everyone easily.

That’s right, making a Hong Kong-style movie can solve this problem!

Liu Yifei's eyes lit up and she felt that what Sun Yi said was a good idea.

But Yang Fan still frowned deeply and asked Sun Yi: "Then we have to follow what they said and use actors from Hong Kong Island, and this is only the first step. Once we use other people's actors, the investment will probably have to be given to them." Corresponding share, otherwise, they will not give up. "

Sun Yi raised his eyebrows and half-squinted his eyes.

"Who said that when making a Hong Kong-style movie, you have to use Hong Kong actors?"

(End of this chapter)