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Chapter 598 The script of divestment one after another

"Wang Feng supported Zhang Ziyi and hit back at Ge Huijie: Don't hurt my family!"

This fight is no ordinary chaos!
But in this world, everything has a cause and a result.
A slap cannot make a sound.

For those who are not involved, it is just gossip after dinner and a joke.

The popular comedy "Mermaid" directed by Zhou Xingchi has entered its tenth day of release. The cumulative box office has reached 22 billion and continues to grow. It is just around the corner to break the record in mainland film history.

This achievement makes the industry extremely envious of the guarantees provided by Enlight Media and Mengying Media.

This is a perfect opening for the New Year, and the two companies are also one of the investors in "Mermaid".

Huayi has naturally been ridiculed by the industry and has become a source of gossip.

At this moment, Li Xuezheng from Golden Shield Film and Television also looked helpless.

"Director Li, let's put it this way, Golden Shield's annual budget is limited, and we have already invested 3000 million yuan."

Li Xuezheng thought for a while and then asked.

Zhang Wei saw that both Li Lu and Li Xuezheng looked sad, and he guessed it immediately.

"Come in!"

"Is there something wrong with the crew of "In the Name of the People"?"

Zhang Wei talked and didn't continue. They all came here, so they probably have already looked for them in front.

Suddenly the office was filled with smoke.

Li Lu didn't dare to say too much. What if someone scares him away? Siwan Wan will take the photo first, and if he finds someone behind him, he might be able to finish the photo.

"Shang Fang's sword doesn't work anymore?"

"Lao Zhang, you came just in time. Think about what else you can do. The shortfall for the crew of "In the Name of the People" is at least 40 million."

"At least 40 million, this is the minimum standard."

After listening to this, Li Xuezheng took a puff of cigarette, put his other hand on the armchair, frowned, and then said slowly:

Production is about to start, and the funding gap is so big. If we don't find someone, the show will be ruined.

After all, according to plan, "In the Name of the People" should be filming at this time.

But there is nothing he can do now.

When Zhang Wei came in, he saw smoke filling the air, but he was not surprised. Li Xuezheng was a long-time smoker, and he already knew it after working together over the years.

As the director and chief producer of the project, Li Lu knew that the so-called "Sword of Shang Fang" was just an authorization document given to him by the Supreme Procuratorate's Film and Television Center.

"How big is the gap?"

"Hey, it's a troublesome thing to say."

Li Xuezheng lit a cigarette, and then lit another for Li Lu.

Li Lu said helplessly, "These investors were afraid that after investing huge amounts of money, they might be subject to censorship issues and ultimately not be able to broadcast smoothly, so they chose to withdraw their investment, no matter how hard they tried to persuade them."

However, due to concerns about strict censorship, high production costs and an increasingly younger audience, many established and large film and television companies prefer to stay away from such series.

Li Lu smoked harder, with a sad look on his face.

During these days in the coding bureau, he has come into contact with dozens of large companies, including state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, listed companies, and companies in the film and television industry, all of which are "escaping" at different stages.

"Divest all capital?"

Zhang Wei paused and said in surprise, "It's so different."

There are all old foxes in the industry, who is willing to take this risk.

"Golden Shield's budget is already full, and it is difficult to divert it from other projects, such as the Film and Television Center of the Supreme People's Procuratorate."

"bang bang bang"

Li Xuezheng paused and took another puff of smoke.

Zhang Wei was a little surprised. As the director of the Golden Shield Film and Television Execution Center, the money sent to Li Luna's crew had also been approved by him.

"Director Li, you also know that I really have no choice."

"Almost all of them have withdrawn. Some of the more than 50 investors have even signed contracts." Li Lu was also helpless at this time. "Now that the filming is about to start, they have all torn up their contracts and refused to pay."

At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door of Li Xuezheng's office.

"No matter what, those investors seem to be doing well on the surface, but as soon as they leave there, they will immediately have a different attitude."

"There is only icing on the cake, no help in times of need." This is the "baptism" he received in the project "In the Name of the People".

In fact, Li Lu also knew that Golden Shield’s budget for this year was fully allocated, so how could there be any money left? Moreover, Golden Shield Pictures was more focused on “protecting” the review, distribution and other aspects, rather than taking up a share of investment. Big head.

Both of them are actually doing it because this is a special theme and they need to take the lead. The real investment is to join forces with socialized private film and television companies to create it.

"Director Li is here too."

"I can only find you now?"

“There was an investor who was particularly interested, but he was told by a “high-ranking person” in the officialdom that he should avoid doing this kind of thing as it was very risky, so he finally decided to withdraw his investment.”

Li Xuezheng nodded. He was naturally aware of this situation. Although the producer was the most inspected product, if it could not be broadcast, the loss would be at least tens of millions.

At this moment, Zhang Wei immediately thought of Li Mu.

Because Li Mu expressed his love for the main theme in "Operation Red Sea" and did not resist it.

In addition, Mengying Media is not short of money, so maybe there is something to be done.

"I do have a suggestion."

Zhang Wei said immediately.

"Director Zhang, who is it?" Li Lu was a little excited, finally seeing the glimmer of hope.

Li Xuezheng also turned his attention.

"Speaking of which, with the same surname as Director Li, you might have been relatives five hundred years ago."

Zhang Wei smiled slightly relaxedly, "Mengying Media, Li Mu!"

"Director Li from Mengying Media!"

Li Lu is of course no stranger to this name. It can be said that no one in the film and television circle knows this name.

"As you all know, Mengying Media and Hai Zheng collaborated on "Operation Red Sea". Director Li Mu might be interested in this type of TV series."

Zhang Wei said slowly.

"Lao Zhang, you form a bureau"

Li Xuezheng was also unambiguous and immediately planned to take action, "We called Director Fan from the Supreme People's Procuratorate Film and Television Center."

"Then I'll call Lao Zhou."

Li Lu was also unambiguous and planned to call screenwriter Zhou Meisen together.

"Okay, I'll contact you right away."

Li Xuezheng is his direct leader, and Zhang Wei will definitely try his best.

However, Zhang Wei did not communicate in front of several people.

Zhang Weicai, who returned to his office, slowly picked up the phone and dialed Li Mu's number.

Li Mu was leisurely spending time with Liu Yifei at home.

This is his rare vacation time.

The ringtone of "ding ding ding" broke this rare leisurely moment. After looking at the caller, Li Mu gently slid his finger to the right, and Zhang Wei's voice came from the phone.

"Director Li, I have something to talk to you about."

Zhang Wei exchanged a few words with Li Mu and then got down to business.

"The Supreme People's Procuratorate sent a task to film an anti-corruption film, and Jin Dun was also involved. However, just before the filming started, some investors withdrew their capital because the risks were too high."

Zhang Wei didn't hide it, he also said the danger.

When Li Mu heard the words "Supreme Prosecution", the five characters "In the Name of the People" instantly appeared in his mind.

"Director Li, do you think you're interested? If so, I'll set up a bureau and we can all meet. How about it?"

"Okay, no problem. Others worry about the main melody, but I don't worry about it!"

Li Mu smiled and said, even if he was not interested, Li Mu would not refuse this dinner. After all, Zhang Wei must give face to him.

Human relations are about coming and going, not to mention that Li Mu has already set his sights on this drama.

Zhang Wei also became happy when he heard Li Mu agree so readily.

Although he didn't know whether it would be possible, Li Mu's reply without hesitation made him feel even more proud.

Although it is normal not to agree, after all, so many investors have withdrawn their capital, so one can imagine how risky it is.

Private enterprises are different from them after all.

After learning Li Mu's reply, Zhang Wei quickly informed Li Xuezheng.

All that's left is time to gather the people in the game.

"Is there something wrong with the company?"

When Liu Yifei walked into the bedroom, she only heard a few words.

"It's not the company's business. There is a TV series that I think I need to invest in."

Li Mu gently helped Liu Yifei sit down.

Liu Yifei didn't ask too much. Such things as investment are normal in the film and television industry, and it is also a TV series.

In the past few days, the 66th Berlin Film Festival has come to an end.

The Italian documentary "Fire on the Sea" won the Golden Bear for Best Film.

The only Chinese film "Yangtze River Pictures" won the Best Artistic Contribution Award.

This year's edition of Berlin didn't create much of a commotion. It just passed by, and probably only people in the industry paid a little attention.

Compared with the Berlin Film Festival, the discussion on the topic #generation的Stephen Chow# on Weibo is now more heated.

The main creators of "Mermaid" such as Zhang Yuqi, Luo Zhixiang, Lin Yun, and Lu Zhengyu, as well as industry insiders such as Fan Tantan and Parrot Shihang, all published long articles recalling their past events and insights on cooperation with Star.

At the same time, starring actors such as Deng Chao, Zhang Yuqi, and Lin Yun also revealed many anecdotes about Master Xing in exclusive conversations with Xiao Lang.

Almost every day, a main creator or a big figure in the industry writes a long post on Weibo, gradually pushing the topic to explosive popularity.

Under the topic #generation的Stephen Chow#, many fans sincerely expressed their personal thoughts after watching the movie. One netizen wrote affectionately:
Chen Peisi said that good comedy often contains the core of tragedy, and any joke will become outdated. In Xingye's movies, there are not only those old jokes that never get tired of being told, but also dreams and stubbornness.

He is a serious comedian at heart. He is very lucky to see the fairy tale ending of Mr. Xing, and Mr. Xing never grows old.

The huge popularity has also led to the box office of "Mermaid" being still very strong.

Of course, this is due to lighting and publicity.

In terms of the entire distribution strategy, Chow Sing-chi's huge brand effect and the family-friendly quality of the film cannot be ignored.

However, Zhou Xingchi also worked very hard this time and took over the press conferences and movie theater meetings in nearly 20 cities across the country.

Li Mu and Wang Changtian also lamented Zhou Xingchi's dedication. After all, 20 cities, this is equivalent to being on the road show every day.

(End of this chapter)