China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

Chapter 544: If you don't take advantage of an opportunity, you're a bastard! An invitation from the chairman of the Venice jury!
Guan Ling really didn't understand the context. He told Deng Chao that he looked down on his wife, and he even thanked himself cheerfully.

Guan Ling just couldn't understand this logic.

This circle is really getting more and more crazy.

After thinking about it for a while, Guan Ling couldn't help but sneer softly, then he hugged Wan Qian and fell asleep.

When I got up in the morning, Wan Qian was gone.

I checked my phone and realized that Wan Qian had already caught an early flight.

"I have received the medicine bought by my assistant, but I haven't taken it yet"

Is this romantic or what?

Guan Ling stroked his forehead and smiled again.

A woman in her thirties is much more passionate about playing than a woman in her twenties.

Yang Mi doesn't know how to do this.

Liu Yifei wouldn't do that either.

Generally speaking, Liu Yifei sometimes likes to lie down and play the role of a mummy, and occasionally lifts her legs to practice yoga.

Wan Qian seemed to have learned how to dance.
Looking at the news online, the news about Deng Chao and Sun Li is still high on the hot search list, and the matter seems to have not been resolved yet.

Wen Muye also called to discuss the casting issues of "China Partners".

Guan Ling asked Wen Muye to wait for a moment.

"What do you mean, Director Guan, do you have any inside information?"

"I don't have any inside information. Deng Chao called me." Guan Ling said, "He asked me to wait for him for a day."

"Okay, then I'll listen to Director Guan. But the filming of this movie will start soon, and I can't wait too long."

"Don't worry, we'll prepare as normal. If something goes wrong with this thing, I'll help you find a role."

hang up the phone,

Guan Ling looked at the trending searches online again.

News about the premiere of "Avengers" today also ranked very high on Weibo's hot search list.

"Distributed by Disney and produced by Marvel Studios, the 2012 summer action-adventure blockbuster "The Avengers" will hold its Asian premiere at BJ!"

“Six superheroes, a fantastic showdown!”

"Released in domestic 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D theaters! Experts predict that "The Avengers" may break the box office record of "Kung Fu Panda 2"!"

The third one is the performance of "Aquaman".

"Twenty days after its release, Aquaman has surpassed the 13 billion mark at the box office. Can The Avengers break Aquaman's box office record?"

"Superhero blockbusters, Marvel vs. Guan Ling, who is stronger? Maybe we will find out in a month!"

In fact, everyone on the Internet knows that the battle between "Aquaman" and "The Avengers" was cleverly avoided because of the scheduling of China Film.

The reason may be that China Film Group is worried that Guan Ling will lose?

Or maybe China Film Corporation was just deliberately giving face to Guan Ling and giving her a May Day holiday.

But it has to be said that this schedule does put a lot of pressure on "Avengers".

They are all superhero movies and they are all from Hollywood.

In Guan Ling’s hometown, even though the Avengers has more heroes, they can’t say they can arm wrestle with confidence, let alone win!
And this is indeed the case. The box office of 1.3 billion is there, which almost means that the total box office of "Aquaman" is bound to exceed 1.5 billion again.

And the results don't stop there. After three weeks of release in North America, the film earned $7200 million in the first three days of the weekend. The second and third weeks both grossed over $2.9 million each. Now the box office has reached $ million, just one step away from $ million.

In addition to the nearly $200 million box office in China and the nearly $200 million total box office in other regions around the world.

Only twenty days after its release, Aquaman has already become the unstoppable box office champion.

These days, the CEOs of DC and Warner even feel that the toilet smells good.

But they also inevitably feel the pain.

Because both Ferrari and Lionsgate have shares in this film, and these shares are money.

According to rough estimates, the movie "Aquaman" can earn less than 1.4 million US dollars at the box office for these investors, and Skyworth and Lionsgate will definitely take million US dollars.

Just thinking about it makes Warner lick his teeth.

"Guan Ling really made this IP a success."

In the past twenty days, "Aquaman" and James Wan have undoubtedly become the focus of box office and discussion, easily topping the latest two North American box office rankings.

Even Heard has become the most stunning female star in the North American entertainment industry!

But Guan Ling was out of reach and did not pay much attention to the news. It was only after he finished filming "Perfect Strangers" that he learned these details.

In order to speed up the progress, the crew did the filming.

Guan Ling himself didn't read much news in the circle, and warned his assistants not to affect their progress unless the sky fell.

Because of this, Deng Chao and Sun Li were able to complete the filming successfully.

Even though they had some rifts within the crew, they are professional actors after all, and in the later stages of filming, they had a falling out in the movie, which was very worrying, so they don't have to act this out, just copy it as it is.

Finally the shooting was successfully completed.

Guan Ling only reads news and other things.

"Guan, I think working with you is my biggest surprise."

Guan Ling had just boarded a plane to attend the premiere of "Avengers" when she received a call from Frank, "As you Chinese people say, I have a pair of very poisonous eyes."

"I suppose you are in good company, too. A banker could never run a bank on his own."

"That makes sense." Frank said, "You've already reached three-quarters of the profit amount in our cooperation agreement. So now, you and I are indeed very close partners."

"Is it only a quarter away?" Guan Ling said, "I think I need to read Guy Naot's email first."

"Of course!" Frank agreed.

After a while, Guan Ling finished reading Frank's report email. "In other words, perhaps the cooperation will take effect within a year?"

"Yes." Frank said, "So by then, half of Lionsgate Films will also belong to you."

Frank himself trembled a little when he said these words.

He really didn't expect that Guan Ling only took more than three years to create the path that Lionsgate Films had taken in more than ten years.

After the release of "Scarlet Witch", Lionsgate Films felt that this collaboration was almost a done deal.

Frank was indeed very surprised. He had considered going for the top six position a long time ago, but it was just a fantasy for him. He really didn't expect that a Chinese director would find his place in Hollywood so quickly. In his opinion, Guan Ling might really take Lionsgate to the sky.

Guan Ling was also quite surprised at this moment.

Because for him, he will not arrange too much time to work in Hollywood in the future, and reaching an agreement with Lionsgate will be very helpful for him to devote himself to the layout of Chinese-language films. In another ten years, before the special period comes, he can make some other preparations for Chinese-language films. Owning shares of Lionsgate and Sky Tower will also allow Guan Ling to continue to make money.

Afterwards, with ByteDance's expansion in China and abroad, theaters will suffer a fatal blow.

Lionsgate Films has taken a path of continuous advancement in Hollywood, even cutting across the Big Six, but Guan Ling may not be able to make as professional a judgment as Lionsgate by then.

It’s enough to make this much money in North America.

It seems that the money earned by Skyrim in recent years is half of that of Lionsgate Films, but for many years thereafter, Guan Ling was the boss that Lionsgate Films had to support.

Guan Ling is very clear that no matter how fast she develops, it will be difficult for her to swallow up Lionsgate Films in one go.

The Big Six are now the sword hanging over Hollywood's head!

This choice was a decision Guan Ling had made a long time ago.

Rather than competing for resources alone with the Big Six and Lionsgate, which may even become the seventh, it would be better to take control of Lionsgate once and for all, and then jointly ask the Big Six whether my sword is at a disadvantage?
And there is no need to worry about it, as many things can be left to Lionsgate. Guan Ling doesn't even have to worry about them doing anything with the profits.

Because Guan Ling acquired shares in Lionsgate Films, as long as the company continues to develop, Guan Ling will be invincible.

This freed Guan Ling's hands and feet.

If you want to go to Hollywood to make a blockbuster movie, then go. If you don’t want to go, then don’t go.

This deal is a good deal no matter how you think about it.

Frank also thought it was a good deal.

"So, Guan, as my future partner, what do you think about the future development of Ferris and Lionsgate?" Frank asked in a low voice.

"First, I think Lionsgate should persist in developing B-grade films. Lionsgate's development strategy was to make a small profit with a big investment, which was also my strategy at the beginning. Now that the two have cooperated, we should cultivate more directors to develop."

Frank nodded in agreement. "Your point coincides with my idea."

"Second, Ferris can jointly develop the copyrights of the Twilight series and the popular North American The Hunger Games with Lionsgate, whether it is movies, peripherals or... theme parks."

Frank narrowed his eyes, "I now think that you have been plotting against us for a long time. When the time comes, you will go to China and let Lionsgate work for you?"

"Of course not. I have many ways for Lionsgate to make money."

"I'd like to hear it."

"China has countless well-known IPs, such as fantasy, cultivation, science fiction, suspense and horror films such as Ghost Blows Out the Light, all of which can be made into movies in the future and released in Hollywood." Guan Ling said, "I can win over all the resources in China. As long as I want to do it, I can naturally make a finished product that will sweep both China and the United States."

"This reason is not enough."

"I have quite a few Hollywood scripts." Guan Ling said with a smile, "The kind that can make you a fortune."

"That sounds interesting," Frank said. "As a partner, you shouldn't hide things."

"Then what I said is too straightforward. If I ask you to work for me in Hollywood, are you willing?" Guan Ling said, "You are a banker."

"I am good at investing in people, but that doesn't mean I am not good at investing in projects." Frank said, "I believe in your vision. At least in the past few years, you have convinced me. It's a pity that you are not from Hollywood, otherwise you would be the fastest rising, fastest developing, and most amazing director in Hollywood."

“But I don’t belong there.”

"I don't understand. Hollywood is a paradise for all filmmakers."

"Perhaps in twenty years, he will no longer be..."

After Guan Ling said this, Frank fell silent.

"When Lingyun Media goes public, I'm going to buy your stocks." Frank said, "I'm serious."

Guan Ling suddenly smiled.

Frank laughed too.

Guan Ling thought for a moment and said, "Disney's recent situation is probably not very good. I think we should take a piece of meat from it."

"how you said that?"

"Last year, Disney's 'Mars Needs Moms' broke the peak of Disney's financial losses, with a direct loss of $1.1 million. This year, Disney lost another $ million with two science fiction films." Guan Ling said, "I think Disney is now eager to see 'Avengers' make some money for them. I know they are big, but I think maybe we can talk about cooperation."

"I do not quite understand what you mean."

"I will go meet with their head to discuss the investment share of the future Avengers series."

"You can't take it." Frank said, "Marvel and Disney are not fools. How could they give you something that makes money for no reason? We can't pose a threat to such a large company."

"Of course not for you and me." Guan Ling said, "But what if we add the Chinese market and DC movies?"

Frank was silent.

The Chinese market is Guan Ling's territory.

It seems that there is no room for two tigers in one mountain between DC movies and Marvel, but this time "Aquaman" may be an opportunity.

Especially "Scarlet Witch", the two had already communicated before and agreed that Scarlet Witch would join the Avengers.

In this case, what Guan Ling said was indeed an opportunity.

"But, this is just empty talk, isn't it?" Frank laughed. "You are really good at getting something for nothing! If you keep going like this, you might even get both DC and Marvel involved. DC gave you a share before, and if you can really reach a cooperation between the two parties this time, you can earn a lot by taking the share from both sides."

Guan Ling said: "Take advantage of the huge sales of Aquaman, which means we have this opportunity now. If you don't take advantage of this opportunity, you're a bastard. In two years, there will be no chance."

If you can’t get in on the Avengers’ popularity now, you really can’t get in on it.

Frank smiled. At this moment, he really believed that Guan Ling was a good business partner.

……

Not long after hanging up the phone.

The plane landed in Beijing, I just got off the plane and got in the car.

Zhang Junning told Guan Ling a new piece of news.

"Director Guan, we've received a message from Venice, asking you to be the chairman of the jury for this year's film festival. How do you think we should respond?"

“Time is too busy.”

"Marco Muller has stepped down. This is an invitation from the new chairman in his first year." Zhang Junning said, "I think maybe Director Guan needs to think about this carefully."

Hearing that Guan Ling had not yet reached a final conclusion, Zhang Junning hurriedly reminded him in a low voice.

Guan Ling narrowed his eyes.

(End of this chapter)