China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 864 Liu Yifei: I have something important to do! [Two in One]

Beijing, State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

Sun Yi held a stack of sorted materials in both hands and placed them on Director Tong Gang's desk, then turned around and sat down respectfully.

Han Sanping, who was standing by, looked at his reserved appearance and was speechless.

What's the matter? In front of me, I am fearless, I dare to say anything, dare to do anything. When I get here, it's like Sun Wukong seeing Tathagata - it's so orderly.

I'm at the same level as Lao Tong.

You look down on me, don’t you!
By the way, Han Sanping and Director Tong Gang of the Film Bureau are actually at the same level in terms of administrative level.

It is now 12, and there is no National Film Bureau that is directly under the Central Propaganda Department in later generations. It is still affiliated with the General Administration, a branch unit of the General Administration, and is at the bureau level.

The China Film Group is also a central enterprise at the bureau level, belonging to Han Sanping and Tong Gang. There is no distinction between big and small in terms of rank.

It depends on what the matter is.

If it comes to making a movie or investing in a specific project, Han Sanping will definitely have a greater say.

But if it comes to overall policies including review, Director Tong Gang definitely has the final say.

Just like today, Han Sanping brought Sun Yi to the Film Bureau and submitted an application to Tong Gang to form the "China Film and Television Production Industry Alliance."

"Wow, you have prepared quite a lot." Tong Gang took it with a smile and flipped through it casually.

He had noticed Sun Yi's performance since he entered the door. The two of them were not strangers to each other. They had some private dealings with each other through Yu Feihong's introduction. They had never stopped greeting each other during the holidays over the years and were still very familiar with each other.

Although he knew that Sun Yi had acted out most of what he said, he still felt very happy. After all, this was not a private occasion, but an office.

In fact, it is not easy for him to be the director of the Film Bureau.

All the directors in the art circle are rebellious at heart, as if they can't show their abilities unless they go against you. It's rare to see Sun Yi being so worry-free, especially since his abilities are so strong.

Just like when we were in school, children who studied well and didn’t cause trouble were always liked by teachers.

"Industry standards, alliance functions, industry conventions. They are really good, very clear, very detailed, and well prepared." Tong Gang took a quick look and closed the materials. "I won't read the details. Let's talk about it."

The specific review of the establishment of an industry association does not need to be done by him as the director. The bureau has a special approval department, and he can just sign it in the end. It's just that he was very curious about what Sun Yi had come up with, so he wanted to find out as soon as possible.

"Old Han, Xiao Sun, I took a rough look and found that your industry alliance is very similar to the MPAA in Hollywood, USA."

Sun Yi glanced at Mr. Han, who nodded slightly, indicating that he should answer.

"Director Tong, we only borrowed some of the relevant functions. After all, we are all associations in the film production industry, so there must be some similarities. We did not involve some industry norms or policy-oriented functions."

After hearing this, Tong Gang nodded.

In fact, he had nothing to worry about, he just asked a question. After all, there was China Film Group involved, and with Han Sanping's experience, he could not make such a red line mistake.

A few days ago, when the major film production companies agreed to form an industry alliance and were finalizing the specific terms of their functions, Li Ming of Galloping Pony asked, "Should our alliance include the promotion of a film rating system in its organizational charter, just like the MPAA in Hollywood?"

After hearing this, Sun Yi and Han Sanping flatly refused without any hesitation.

Hollywood is Hollywood, and China is China. We have our own national conditions. How can we confuse the two?

Are you kidding? This is a huge red line.

It would be enough if you could just take care of your own business. You actually want to help the Film Bureau share its worries. Aren't you going against Tian Gang?

At home, Liu Tianxian is against Tiangang, that's just sentimentality, but if you are against Tiangang in the industry alliance rules, it means you think your life is too long.

Believe it or not, if you fail an audit, it could hold you back from retirement.

Your Xiao Ma’s “No Man’s Land” hasn’t been reviewed yet, why don’t you learn some lessons!
The two ruthlessly rejected Li Ming's proposal and reiterated to everyone that the industry alliance only plays a regulatory and auxiliary role and will never involve specific policy issues.

Sure enough, I was asked this question by Tong Gang.

"Xiao Sun, don't be so reserved. Let's just chat. Lao Han and I are old acquaintances, and I have had a lot of contact with you. I can give you a practical example today. In principle, I agree with this industry alliance application, but the necessary procedures still need to be followed."

"It's my duty, Director Tong."

"Well, I hope you understand."

After that, Tong Gang smiled, took out a cigarette, lit one for himself, and then shared it with the two of them. Obviously, the conversation that followed was not so official.

"Hiss~ If I'm not mistaken, your industry alliance is preparing to negotiate with the theater chain about revenue sharing."

"Yes, nothing can be hidden from Director Tong. He does have this idea. The current profit-sharing model is too unreasonable for our production company."

"Indeed~" Tong Gang nodded in agreement, and then sighed, "In the past few years, our bureau has gradually become aware of this problem and has communicated with the theater chain, but it involves too many people and there is a lot of resistance."

After saying that, Tong Gang stretched out a hand, turned it over in front of the two of them, and said with a smile: "The producer is the palm of your hand, and the theater chain is the back of your hand. They are all flesh, and it's not good to press your head on either side to force you to drink water~"

Han Sanping nodded in agreement. Both he and Tong Gang worked in the system and knew that sometimes they had no choice. Their starting point had to be higher and broader, with more comprehensive considerations to take into account the interests of all parties.

Therefore, they have to handle the profit-sharing negotiations themselves, maneuvering within the framework drawn up by the Film Bureau and using their own tricks.

"Xiao Sun, I have another question that I'm curious about." Tong Gang clapped his hands on the pile of documents and nodded. "These production companies are not easy to deal with. How did you convince them to form this industry alliance? And aren't you afraid that someone will turn against you after the negotiations begin, just like last year?"

Han Sanping's eyes flickered. You know, he was the one who organized the negotiations last year. He didn't expect that before he could make a breakthrough on the front line, his house was robbed first, which made him lose face.

Sun Yi glanced at Director Han. He didn't expect that Director Tong was so good at rubbing salt into other people's wounds.

It seems that when the two of them competed for the position of director of Beijing Film Studio, Han Dongqi was the better one and Tong Gang lost. This is probably true.

"Director Tong, just as you said, the production team is really a group of scattered sand. The only way to bring them together is through common interests." Sun Yi explained to Tong Gang.

"We have formulated a special investment agreement in our industry alliance, where each member unit jointly invests to establish an investment fund that focuses on film investment. In the future, for films like Star Sky's The Martian, this investment fund will be able to enjoy a certain investment ratio, and this will be the case for all companies."

"The Martian" dominated the entire National Day box office. After more than 10 days of release, the box office has exceeded the 15 billion yuan mark. Industry insiders predict that this film will once again break the domestic film box office record and is expected to exceed billion.

All the film and television companies that participated in the investment of this movie, such as China Film and Xiaoma, made a lot of money.

"Tsk tsk, Mr. Sun is really generous." Tong Gang laughed, and then continued: "In recent years, everyone in the industry knows that your Xingkong project represents real money. Are you willing to give away investment shares like this?"

"You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child~" Sun Yi joked, and after the two of them laughed, he replied sincerely: "Xingkong is the leader of the industry after all, so we must always set an example."

"Old Han, look at Xiao Sun's awareness. No wonder his starry sky has developed so well. First of all, this pattern is extraordinary."

"Of course, Xiao Sun's vision and pattern are unique in the entire industry." Han Sanping agreed proudly.

After all, it was he who discovered Sun Yi and gave him all kinds of support. It is not an exaggeration to call him a Bole.

Sun Yi looked at the two people in front of him and asked himself, am I so noble?
No, really. First of all, there are so many projects in Starry Sky that I can’t shoot them all by myself. It’s better to take out one or two films every year to share with peers. While expanding the pie, I can also share the risks. Anyway, I have the final say on which project to take, so I can just keep the most profitable one for myself.

Another thing is that he is also planning for the long term. After all, his advantage of rebirth only lasts for 10 years, and he has no idea about future film and television projects.

At that time, instead of letting Starry Sky work alone at risk, it would be better to rely on Starry Sky's size and channel advantages to play with everyone. If it makes money, it will only make more, and if it loses, it can also be digested by the internal industrial chain, thus remaining invincible.

The two of them were definitely unaware of Sun Yi's little tricks in his mind, otherwise they would have called him a "little fox".

After Tong Gang and Han Sanping exchanged some business praises, they changed the subject.

"Xiao Sun, your alliance is basically fine now. How are you going to negotiate with the theater chain?"

finally come!

Sun Yi understood that Tong Gang was representing the Film Bureau and was going to draw a line between them.

As long as you don't cross the line, you can talk whatever you want, and no one will care even if you talk nonsense.

"We plan to start negotiations with the cinema chains before the Lunar New Year holiday. If everything is settled, everyone will be happy. If not, we plan to postpone the release of Star Sky's projects or release them selectively."

Postponing the release is just as the name suggests, while selective release is a strategy specifically aimed at dividing the theater chains.

You were the first last year, so I can be the fifteenth this year.

Castles are always conquered from within.
In particular, several production companies, including China Film, Star, and Huayi, all have their own cinema chains. Although they cannot compete with those large cinema chains, it is still very likely that they can act as a fulcrum and leverage the entire game.

After listening to Sun Yi's words, Tong Gang frowned and began to evaluate the impact of this incident in his mind.

After a while, Tong Gang finally figured it out. His brows gradually relaxed and he said with a smile, "Whether or not to release the movie, or how to release it, is up to your production company to decide, just like a factory can decide who to sell its products to. In a market economy, as long as it complies with relevant laws and regulations, I don't think there is anything wrong with it."

Sun Yi was delighted when he heard this, as it meant that the Film Bureau agreed with his approach in principle.

"Thank you Director Tong!"

On October 10, Liu Yifei held the last solo concert of her trip south at the Hong Kong Coliseum. As long as she returns to Beijing for one more finale, her personal national tour will be successfully concluded.

This concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum attracted 12000 fans from Hong Kong Island, and the entire Hung Hom Stadium was full.

It is hard to imagine that a singer like Liu Yifei who mainly sings Mandarin songs can attract so many fans from Hong Kong Island.

At the concert, in addition to singing many of her own classic songs, she also adapted a classic song by the Beyoung band, "Like You".

Yes, it’s the Deng Ziqi version.

But they are not exactly the same.

After all, Liu Yifei's timbre and vocal range are completely different from Deng Ziqi's.

Her voice is soft, clear, and a little ethereal, which makes it more suitable for slow lyrical songs, but it does not have the same explosive power as the latter.

But she can fully play to her strengths and avoid her weaknesses. The Starry Sky music team focused on the melodic beauty and emotional depth of the song's adaptation, and lowered the key in the chorus, interpreting it in Liu Yifei's uniquely gentle and affectionate way.

Judging from the results, it’s very good.

Hong Kong fans originally wanted to listen to Liu Yifei's Mandarin songs, but they didn't expect to get such a surprise. It was a great reward.

Similarly, the Hong Kong media was full of praise for Liu Yifei's concert in Hong Kong.

Unfortunately, Liu Yifei did not linger but planned to go home early.

On the night the concert ended, Liu Yifei informed Zhang Xin and notified the crew to start booking flights back to Beijing.

The next day, when Zhang Xin came to tell Liu Yifei the specific take-off time, she didn't expect that she had gotten up early today.

"Sister, there are a lot of private jets in Hong Kong, so the route is quite busy. The earliest we can arrive is tonight. We will probably arrive in Beijing in the second half of the night, or tomorrow."

"Then let's get ready tonight." Liu Yifei packed her handbag without even raising her head.

"Oh~" Zhang Xin nodded dejectedly. She still wanted to spend more time in Hong Kong Island.

"Go back and change your clothes quickly. If you are slow, you will lose time for shopping."

"Sister~ what are you saying?"

"I promised you to go shopping. Do you think I'm someone who doesn't keep my word?"

"Wow, long live Sister Fei, I love you so much~~"

Zhang Xin jumped three feet high with joy and opened her arms to hug Liu Yifei, but unexpectedly, she was pushed away by her in disgust.

"Go, go, go, hurry up, there is something else to do."

"Oh? What's the important matter?" Zhang Xin stared with a pair of big eyes eager to learn.

Liu Yifei's face changed slightly. "Why are you talking so much? If I say yes, then yes."

"Yes, yes, I understand!"

An hour later, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

"Sister Zhi, is this the place you're talking about?"

"Oh, it's okay. I was in a hurry this time. Next time, I will definitely go shopping with you."

Liu Yifei put away her phone and looked up at the old-style tenement building in front of her. On the mottled wall, there was only a small bronze plaque: "THE ARMOURY·Reservation Required".

After confirming again and again, she rang the doorbell with an expectant look on her face.

Inside the shop, there was only an old Italian tailor sewing buttonholes on a suit. When he saw Liu Yifei, his blue pupils behind his glasses lit up.

"Oh, Crystal. Hello, Ms. Liu, I've seen your movie, it's great."

"Thank you!"

"So, Miss Liu, what do you need when you come to our store today? As you can see, I only offer custom men's clothing."

Liu Yifei's ears blushed slightly. "I just want to customize men's clothing." After saying that, she took out her mobile phone - on the screen was a full-length photo of Sun Yi attending the Hundred Flowers Awards ceremony last January.

Zhang Xin curled her lips slightly as she looked at the walls around her, which contained autographed photos of big stars such as Liang Chaowei and Jin Chengwu.

Sister, the serious matter you are talking about is ordering clothes for your husband~
(End of this chapter)