China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

【After modification 4300】

"You're not even thirty yet, and you're already playing with the Big Six? Guan Ling is too cruel."

"It's always hard to say what the news is that hasn't been confirmed yet."

"I can interview Director Guan at the celebration banquet then."

"The photo was taken anyway. Guy Noot is a famous figure in the media there. Recently, Aquaman has been a huge hit, and Guy Noot has been attending cocktail parties everywhere. This guy must be recognized."

"What do you think Guan Ling's cooperation with them will be?"

"What could it be? Previously, Fan Bingbing said he would star in Avengers 2. James Wan filmed Aquaman a while ago, and Guan Ling also attended the premiere of Avengers. They must be communicating about how to cooperate more deeply in the future."

"I never thought that Marvel would be like this..."

Even many fans in the industry couldn't help but be shocked.

"Director Guan, I know this news is true." Fan Bingbing even called Guan Ling, his heart pounding, "But will this affect my future development?"

She was very clear that she was the Chinese actor most affected by this incident.

Because she is already a participant.

"If possible, you will have more scenes."

After Guan Ling finished speaking, Fan Bingbing couldn't help but start talking about love in a flowery way on the phone.

Guan Ling said that he likes entities.

Fan Bingbing then kissed her a few times and hung up the phone.

In fact, those in the industry who know Guan Ling probably know that this is true, because Guan Ling has always had a big vision.

There is certainly a reason for attending the "Marvel" premiere for no reason.

Originally, people in the industry thought that Guan Ling's Sky-High was invincible enough to participate in future new movies of Warner and Disney, but they did not expect that there would be another master.

On May 2012, 5, the day after breaking the news about the skyscraper, Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald broke another explosive news.

"Chinese film distributor Bona Film Group has agreed to sell a 19.9 percent stake to News Corp., but financial terms have not been disclosed."

At almost the same time, Bona reached a cooperation with the Jinyu Investment Fund, which had a starting scale of 1 billion yuan.

At the same time, it also won the largest single credit line from Beijing Bank, with an amount of 5 million yuan, setting a record for the highest single loan from a commercial bank to the cultural industry.

Yu Dong also quickly accepted an interview and claimed that the matter was true.

At the same time, it was expressed that this amount of funds will participate in more than 40% of the investment in Sino-US co-production films in the future, and Bona has the right to participate in distribution first.

The words are full of ambition, announcing Bona's layout and ambition in the field of Sino-US co-productions.

This film company owner, who started out as a distributor, obviously believes that the distribution sector can no longer satisfy his expansion ambitions.

For a moment, the circle exploded again.

"There is more than one Chinese ship going out to sea?"

"One of the Big Six has entered the market? The one acquiring this time is Bona Times? Yu Dong is quietly doing something big!"

"This is different from Director Guan. Previously, Director Guan and Lionsgate had mutual holdings. Now, the two Big Six can at most be considered as cooperation and consultation, but there is no sign of being acquired."

"There is a huge difference between the two. One is to enter the Chinese market and consolidate its position in the Chinese film market, while Director Guan wants to continue to penetrate the American market and bring Chinese films and Chinese actors out!"

"No matter what, this is a blessing for us viewers."

"This time it's really a big deal, not only for myself, but also for Hollywood movies."

"In fact, this acquisition is not surprising. After all, News Corporation has been preparing to enter the mainland media field. Everyone knows that they wanted to step in in 1998, but they had no place to stay. They wanted to use the influence of "Titanic" of its 20th Century Fox to get involved in Chinese media films, and in the following years they invested in Hong Kong's Phoenix TV, but it ended in failure. At that time, Columbia made a lot of money from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and enthusiastically invested in many Chinese films. At that time, they wanted to acquire Huayi, but it failed to take shape.

China's policy formulation still has many restrictions on foreign investment and joint ventures. Especially in recent years, the box office of the Chinese film market has skyrocketed. The highest box office of a single movie has reached about 17 billion, which is equivalent to million US dollars. It is the largest box office outside of Hollywood. How could Hollywood not covet it? Moreover, Murdoch's wife is Wendi Deng, a Chinese American. This kind of cooperation may only be a matter of time. "

"The main reason is that the film industry has become more confident. Last year, the Chinese government announced that it would vigorously develop the cultural industry. The policy has been relaxed and various forms of investment in the cultural industry within the scope of national approval are allowed. Otherwise, Bona would have violated the rules this time."

"That Guan Ling thing has been going on for two or three years. How did it succeed?"

"Is there something wrong with the brain of the person above? Guan Ling founded Skyrocketing in Hollywood. Foreign companies betting on each other, acquiring each other, and holding each other, what does this have to do with Chinese policy?"

"In essence, they want to indirectly determine their voice and initiative in the Chinese film distribution and screening market, thereby expanding the box office share of their own films in the mainland market."

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"Director Guan, Mr. Wang wants to go to the celebration banquet in two days. Let me tell you first."

Lingyun Media, Guan Ling suddenly received a call from Ye Ning.

Wanda Films, Ye Ning.

"Wang Sicong has my contact information." Guan Ling said subconsciously.

"It's not Xiao Wang, it's Da Wang." Ye Ning said, "He asked me to make an appointment with you at a time that's convenient for you."

Guan Ling narrowed his eyes.

He really didn't expect to receive an invitation from President Wang.

But given that the other party is interested, Guan Ling naturally would not take the initiative to refuse.

"Just contact me then."

"Then I will reply to Mr. Wang truthfully."

Guan Ling narrowed his eyes.

He probably understands that domestic film companies are now taking action.

Earlier this year, the WTO process reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding, which stipulates that China Film will increase its quota of 20 American films by 14 3D or IMAX films. In the future, more American films will enter Chinese theaters and meet the general audience, with the number increasing by more than 50%.

The US box office share increased from 13% to 25%;

Increase the opportunities for Chinese private enterprises to release imported films and break the monopoly of state-owned companies in the past.

This agreement has no buffer period, so it will put pressure on countless film companies in the first half of the year.

Guan Ling almost single-handedly protected the bottom line of Chinese directors in the first half of the year with "Even if the Wind Rises", "Hot Pot Heroes" and "Aquaman".

People are well aware that if this continues, the situation of nearly 30 films being released a month will intensify this year.

Cinemas are busier in scheduling, and there will be more “one-day” domestic films.

So the shock it caused was not small, but Lingyun Media was also engaged in Hollywood movies, so the pressure was not that great.

But other big players couldn't eat at the beginning of the year.

At that time, director Wang Jing said that after hearing the news for the past two or three months, there have been people shouting and crying, some feeling grief and anger, as if the year 2012 for domestic films has really arrived. In fact, there are only about 20 American films that have grossed over million yuan in China. Just imagine which commercial blockbuster was not released in mainland China last year? What is there to be afraid of?
It was an experience of fearlessness.

At that time, Chen Guofu told Guan Ling about this news, but Guan Ling just laughed it off. He was really not afraid of playing this game.

But Guan Ling did feel the pressure of domestic films in the first half of the year.

Especially the continuous Hollywood blockbusters, such as "Mission Impossible 4", "Journey 2: To the Center of the Earth", "Titanic 3D", "Ghost Rider 2", "Clash of the Titans 2", "Avengers", and "Men in Black 3", continue to come in waves.

Even the power of "War Horse" is not that great.

But the movies that will be released in the second half of the year include "The Amazing Spider-Man", "Ice Age 4", "Jason Bourne 4", "Resident Evil 5", "The Hobbit 1", "Uncharted", "Scarlet Witch"...

Just thinking about it makes many domestic filmmakers feel overwhelmed.

It is inevitable that every Chinese-language film will encounter a split-revenue film in every release period.

Under these pressures, the entire domestic and foreign markets are moving.

Wang Jianlin's search for me must be related to these reasons.

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News about the Cannes Film Festival is also beginning to become clearer.

But at this year's Cannes, the only Chinese film selected was Lou Ye's "Floating City Mystery".

This makes it difficult for Cannes to generate any enthusiasm.

Also on May 5, the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival, Lingyun Media held a celebration banquet.

The red carpet was filled with stars.

Countless reporters secretly sighed in their hearts during the on-site interviews, "Is this really not a film festival red carpet?"

Everything that should come and shouldn’t come has come.

Directors who have been busy promoting and filming movies recently, such as Ning Hao, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige, and Zhang Yimou, appeared on the scene.

Liu Yifei, who has been working as a producer in the crew, also stood proudly on the red carpet.

Cheng Long and Zhu Yawen attended the event together.

Even Gu Changwei from the Northwest Circle came to join in the fun, and next to him was his good wife Jiang Wenli.

Although the two of them have rarely been photographed by the media since Gu Changwei was photographed shaking in the car for forty minutes, their mutual support this time was truly a model of couples forgiving each other.

Among the major giants, Han Sanpin of China Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, Shanying, Bona Film Group, Yinghuang, and Gu Tianle's Lingyun Tianxiayi were also present.

The combination of Gu Tianle and Wu Jing, Tang Wei, and Zhao Jinmai attracted many people to watch frequently.

This is the main actor in Guan Ling's next play.

Everyone has heard that not only Jackie Chan, Liu Dehua, and Sun Honglei, but also many Hong Kong directors and actors will make a cameo appearance and play a zombie or something.

Anyway, they all have gloomy faces, so let the audience judge people by their figures.

This is the only S-level resource in this circle, and many people are coveting it.

"Time Traveler will definitely be finished this year." Guan Ling came over and patted Liu Yifei's back, touching her smooth skin, and then leaned in front of Liu Yifei and whispered softly. "Just trouble you to wait a little bit, I may need to prepare some content for the next big movie, so I will go to Hong Kong to shoot Hong Kong Trip first."

"It's okay. If it can't be filmed in the movie, then we can do it tonight." Liu Yifei said with a smile, "We can do it together."

"Okay." Guan Ling pinched Liu Yifei's little face.

"There are so many media outlets here, you don't hide it from anyone, right?" Liu Yifei said with a smile.

"It doesn't matter," Guan Ling said, "Anyone who isn't stupid would have guessed it."

When Liu Yifei heard this, she suddenly felt a little expectant and a little stunned.

She looked around and saw that Fan Bingbing had not come, but Yang Mi, Mu Tingting, Gulinaza and others had all come. She glanced at Guan Ling and then lowered her brows. When she looked up again, she saw a familiar face. She had just checked it online a while ago. It seemed to be Wan Qian.

Behind Wan Qian was a very young girl with a very recognizable appearance.

It seems to be the new actor from Shanghai Theatre Academy, named Di Lieba.

"The entertainment industry is like sailing against the current. If you don't move forward, you will fall behind." Liu Yifei suddenly sighed softly, "Maybe my mother is right."

Guan Ling didn't hear what she said. He went over to greet Han Sanpin and others.

"Congratulations to President Yu first."

Guan Ling asked, "Now that the shares have been sold, how do you feel about the huge sum of money coming into your account?"

"Are you kidding me?" Yu Dong said, "When it comes to making money, director Guan should be the one to blame. Who among you wouldn't be envious of Aquaman? The global box office is $900 million, which means hundreds of millions of RMB have been earned. Wow, that's more than I can borrow from a commercial bank in Beijing. You're just printing money."

"You're right," Ren Zhonglun also echoed, "It's indeed the speed of printing money. The key is that this movie is not directed by Guan."

Everyone nodded enviously.

Especially Lu Peng from Shanying, he was drooling with envy.

"Let's not talk about this," Yu Dong suddenly looked serious, "We went public last year, and this year we are preparing for the funding, so it's a small year, but next year, Bona does want to do something big.

Director Guan, you helped me make a lot of money before. How about you invest in a few of my plays this time?"

Talking about business, everyone instantly became interested.

"What new projects does Mr. Yu have?"

"For the first one, I plan to ask Tsui Hark to shoot the 3D version of Lin Hai Xue Yuan. The second one is Overheard 3 from Hong Kong. The third one is directed by Zhang Zhiliang, the one that Director Guan hit on the head before. I will ask him to direct the Bride with White Hair. And Zhang Ziyi will be back from Hollywood soon to star in Very Lucky." Guan Ling said, "I will send the specific list to Director Guan later. If Director Guan is interested, please feel free to contact me. How about that?"

"'Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy'?" Guan Ling suddenly smiled.

"Didn't Director Guan say that Bona would be best suited to shoot a tribute film? We just happened to have the copyright, and we worked on the script for two years." Yu Dong said with a smile, "Speaking of which, I have to thank Director Guan."

"That's not necessary," Guan Ling said, "I'll ask Fang Ping and the others to coordinate with me later. I'm still very interested in your movies."

As we were chatting, the king of Wanda Films arrived.

After a few people chatted with each other for a few sentences, the king's true intentions suddenly came out.

He turned to look at Han Sanpin and cried out, "Boss Han, at the cultural reform meeting a while ago, we talked about the status and role that private enterprises should play in the cultural system reform. We should give private cultural enterprises the same status as state-owned enterprises. However, there are only two film import and export rights, and private enterprises do not have any. Is your work now a bit stressful? We can share this burden."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room fell silent.

Bona Yudong narrowed his eyes slightly.

Shanghai Film Studio Ren Zhonglun was a little dazed.

Guan Ling was also a little confused.

This king is still brave. Wanda Group is indeed very capable of obtaining this license, but forcing the emperor to abdicate seems a bit inappropriate, right? (End of this chapter)