China Entertainment: I have been a director since 05

This is not the first time that Wang Jianlin has forced the emperor to abdicate. As early as August last year, Wang Jianlin had implicitly expressed this attitude at a negotiation meeting.

But what he said in front of Han Sanpin today sounded a bit aggressive.

But surprisingly, no one spoke out to stop it.

Everyone's gaze seemed meaningful.

Ren Zhonglun looked directly at Han Sanpin, expecting to hear what would happen next.

Yu Dong also straightened his waist and abdomen slightly.

Wang Changtian was relatively calm, because he knew very well that even if the third license was issued, it would basically not be Guangxian's turn, so he looked more relaxed.

The room fell silent for a moment because of Wang Jianlin's words.

Guan Ling finally understood why Wang Jianlin came to the celebration party, but he hadn't even discussed it with him yet and he did this to his own situation. Guan Ling felt that rich people were really rude!

Han Sanpin narrowed his eyes slightly, glanced at Wang Jianlin, and then at Guan Ling.

Guan Ling changed the subject and said, "Mr. Wang, nice to meet you, nice to meet you."

Wang Jianlin shook hands with Guan Ling and said with a smile, "Although this is our first meeting, it is indeed not the first time I have heard of Director Guan. Wanda Cinemas is lucky to be able to cooperate with a young talent like Director Guan for such a long time."

But his eyes were still on Han Sanpin.

After a while, backstage, Han Sanpin slapped the table, and then seemed to feel a little pain in his hand, so he picked it up and shook it a few times.

"Director Guan, did you invite Wang Jianlin to come over to give me eye drops?"

Han Sanpin's temper was not directed at Guan Ling, but there was clearly a hint of blame in his tone.

Guan Ling also fell silent.

"What Mr. Han said was inappropriate. He did tell me that he was coming, but I didn't know what he was going to say this time."

Guan Ling said this after hesitating for half a minute.

Han Sanpin's expression improved a little, but the next second, Guan Ling continued: "But I think what he said is not unreasonable."

"Do you all think that I have the final say in this matter?" Han Sanpin asked, "You think I have no one above me, right?"

He said with a bit of a sour taste: "I understand what each of you think. The third import distribution license is a huge profit. After the signing of this memorandum, Hollywood's share in the mainland has reached 25%, but the theaters only take about 50%. After deducting taxes, the remaining share for the distribution company is about 18%. These are all open and everyone knows it.

I won't hide it from you. Last year, China Film and Huaxia Film Group earned more than 10 billion yuan from the distribution of Hollywood blockbusters in the mainland. Everyone in the industry knows that I can't tell the difference between the bureau and the group.

"So I really didn't think of mentioning this," Guan Ling said with a relaxed expression. "Boss Han, you know very well that even if I get the license, I will probably only get 30% to 40% of the shares. The 200 million a year is just one more movie for me. But the problem is that you can't convince the public."

"Yu Dong mentioned this to me a long time ago. Ren Zhonglun's application was rejected that year, so China Film Distribution Co., Ltd. was established. They were given a small share, but it was not enough."

Han Sanpin understands these private enterprises very well, but as he is in a high position, there are many things he cannot express.

Guan Ling remained silent, waiting for Han Sanpin to express his thoughts himself.

"The voice inside China Film Group is that it will not be issued," Han Sanpin said directly without any worry, "This matter came from me, and you just need to listen to it and know it in your heart. As long as the higher-ups are still in office, this matter cannot be discussed. It's useless for you to force me. The industry management department will balance it out. Anyway, the rhetoric is here. Whether we can issue good domestic films, avoid cultural erosion, and avoid the absence of mainstream films in the mainstream market, the issuance of this third license will be very strict, with layers of political review."

"I thought of it." Guan Ling said.

"Do you have any thoughts about this license plate?" Han Sanpin asked Guan Ling for his opinion.

"Of course I'll take something that's free." Guan Ling said, "But I don't like to fight for it. It's just that if everyone wants to fight for it, then I'll be very unhappy if my name is not on this license plate."

"What if they don't give it out? Are you happy?"

"To be honest, you are almost sixty years old," Guan Ling squinted at Han Sanpin, "Aren't you ashamed to say this?"

"Hahahaha," Han Sanpin didn't mind Guan Ling's teasing about his age at all. Instead, he laughed so hard that his back bent and he started coughing.

Of course he knew very well that what he said was as boring as a boss saying to an employee, "Your salary is quite high, isn't it?"

It’s weird to be happy.

After the memorandum was signed, the issuance of additional licenses was clearly stated.

This is the premise for China-US cooperation.

This piece of meat has always been monopolized. Even a giant like Guan Ling, who doesn't care about this little money, can't give up this meat.

Because the box office of the film market will get higher and higher in the future.

The same is true when Hollywood imports blockbusters.

"Director Guan, Mr. Wang is looking for you."

While they were chatting, Zhang Junning came over. At first, she didn't dare to say anything and stood waiting at the door. Guan Ling saw her and let her in. She told Guan Ling the news that Wang Jianlin was waiting for him.

"I really don't have anything to say." Han Sanpin patted Guan Ling's shoulder, "You can go and listen to what he says and decide what to do."

"it is good."

There is nothing to communicate further.

Guan Ling stood up and said goodbye.

……

"Director Guan. This time I came here specifically to see you."

Wang Jianlin sat on the sofa, looking very stylish.

"First of all, I have to thank you for taking my son to do something." He smiled, "The kid told me that this movie directed by Ning Hao is very interesting. Wanda Cinemas will definitely strongly support it when it is released. Of course, Wanda will definitely give high support to any movie directed by Guan in the future."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

"Mr. Han is looking for you to discuss the license issue, right?" Wang Jianlin suddenly asked.

"Yes." After Guan Ling was called away, everyone was guessing what Han Sanpin would say. The license plate was always a topic that could not be avoided.

"I also have to apologize for turning your celebration party into a scene of accusation."

"It's just talk and no action." Guan Ling said.

"Director Guan...you really know how to joke." Wang Jianlin paused. He never expected Guan Ling to say this.

"It was Mr. Wang who made the joke first." Guan Ling said, "If forcing the emperor to abdicate would be useful, there would be no need for you to come to my celebration banquet to force the emperor to abdicate. You want to ask me what I think in front of him, right?"

"I like talking to smart people." Wang Jianlin said, "Director Guan really understands me."

"In the entire entertainment industry, the companies with the best chance of obtaining distribution licenses are you, Lingyun Media, Wanda, and Bona. You have production capabilities and distribution experience, and you also have Dadi Cinema Line. Wanda controls the largest box office cinema line in China and is also planning production and distribution. We have plenty of distribution experience, while Bona has both capabilities and funds. The problem is that they are not at the top in either aspect.

So if they are going to post it, it must be one of the three. I have also thought about it for a long time, and I think if you and I cooperate, it will be beneficial to everyone. "

"But the problem is, you don't know if they're going to give it out, right?"

Guan Ling was very curious about where Wang Jianlin got his confidence from.

“A monopoly?”

Wang Jianlin didn't mind putting these two words on the table. "Just like football, I founded Dalian Yifang last year to support the development of football, but do you know why football can't develop in China?"

"I won't feel sleepy if we talk about football," Guan Ling said, "I really like watching it."

At this moment, Guan Ling thought of the 3-3 match between Liverpool and Istanbul when he first traveled through time.

If it weren't for that game, what happened later wouldn't have happened. Maybe it would have happened, maybe China Film Group would have invested some money to give Tian Zhuangzhuang some face, but I don't think the development would have been so smooth.

Guan Ling said: "What you want to say is that the management and operation of Chinese football are inseparable?"

"Director Guan knows the facts, but he doesn't know why." Wang Jianlin curved his lips. "A football club manages China's professional league, and 36% of the league's annual revenue is distributed to the club. Do you understand what this means? Do you know how many people are watching this road?"

He smiled and said, "It's the same with movies. When they have a monopoly, they won't think of letting go."

"So?" Guan Ling also wanted to know what Wang Jianlin was thinking.

"So, if you want to get something, you have to make some plans." Wang Jianlin said, "They will definitely give you excuses, saying that this is difficult and requires hard work. If it can't be done, there are people above you who are in charge of it."

Guan Ling couldn't help laughing.

What Han Sanpin said just now is indeed similar to what Wang Jianlin said.

But Guan Ling also understood very well that as long as they were the leaders of China Film, what they said just now would definitely be similar.

And there must be others waiting to watch above China Film.

“So I started early.”

Wang Jianlin stood up and said to Guan Ling, "I started acquiring the AMC Theaters in the United States two years ago. Next week, I will officially announce the completion of the acquisition. At the same time, I have also begun to expand in Australia and other places. This time I came to see Director Guan to ask if he is interested in unifying the front of Wanda and Dadi."

"How to say?"

"In terms of domestic distribution control, if my Wanda and Guan's Dadi Cinema Line join forces, we will be the most powerful distributor, and my overseas acquisitions will become the best landing and development for domestic films overseas. The commercial value is secondary, and the symbolic significance will be more glorious.

Director Guan's productions are unique in China. The domestic films he released have also enjoyed a very good reputation overseas and have won honors that other Chinese directors have never had.

You and I will join forces. If they want to monopolize, then we will beat them until they break through the ice."

Wang Jianlin is still powerful.

As expected, he is the one who follows the boss's lead and works hard for the future. In the end, he almost went bankrupt.

Guan Ling was thoughtful.

"Would you like to consider it?" Wang Jianlin said, "Hengdian Cinema Line and Jinyi Cinema Line are willing to work with me. I only need you."

Guan Ling nodded.

"You can, but my suggestion is to wait another two years."

"You mean, Han Sanpin? Director Guan still wants to keep the friendship between you and him over the past few years?"

"Not really." Guan Ling thought about the future of Maoyan Movies, "I just think there are still some things to do."

Wang Jianlin nodded, "Whatever you want, but if you are worried about Han Sanpin, you can relax."

"How to say?"

"He's almost retired after all."

After Wang Jianlin finished speaking, Guan Ling was stunned.

I will retire at 60, which means I still have two years left.

Re-employment?

Han Sanpin himself didn't dare to say that he would definitely be re-hired.

Moreover, Guan Ling knew very well that Han Sanpin disappeared behind the scenes in an instant. The grand era of Zuoshan Diao was dissolved in a very subtle way.

He had never thought about these things on his own initiative.

As for who his successor would be and what attitude he would have towards himself, Guan Ling had no idea.

But there is a high probability that he will treat his own movie as a hen that hatches eggs.

When I was with Han Sanpin before, it was for development.

Will this attitude still be necessary in the future?
Guan Ling didn't like it very much.

In that case, there is nothing to consider.

He also stood up and stood behind the sofa with Wang Jianlin, looking at the scenery outside the window.

"Then do it."

"You will definitely agree with your choice in the future." Wang Jianlin said.
"I believe it very much."

Guan Ling said, "When there is a choice, I will definitely choose the one with the most roads."

Regardless of whether Wanda will collapse or not, at least Wanda Cinemas will always stand tall in the film industry.

Guan Ling knew this very well.

"Then... it's a pleasure to work with you."

……

The film industry is constantly changing.

Reporters saw Wang Jianlin coming to Guan Ling's celebration party, and also saw Guan Ling and Han Sanpin talking privately with Wang Jianlin.

But the specific content is not clear.

But the image reflected by all this has indeed made many people look forward to it.

Is there a new play?

Or is there some big event in the entertainment industry?

In particular, many directors and actors at the scene were already feeling extremely anxious.

Big capital plus big cinema chains.

If this were to work, wouldn't the director or actor who could get this huge resource be very successful?
Many people even breathed heavier.

After meeting the two of them, Guan Ling returned to the stage of the celebration banquet.

"Although Lingyun has not released many movies in the first half of this year, the results are remarkable. The profits of the two movies, Aquaman and Hot Pot Heroes, have exceeded 10 billion...

In the second half of the year, our company will have many blockbuster films to be released, including "Along with the Gods", "Uncharted", and "Scarlet Witch"..."

As Guan Ling described the recent success of Lingyun Media, both the media and people in the industry were full of admiration.

The heads of Yu Dong, Wang Changtian and others were buzzing.

"Tell me, can he really be interested in your little things?"

Wang Changtian looked at Yu Dong and asked curiously.

"I took advantage of Director Guan so much in the beginning, so no matter what I give, it's nothing. It's Director Guan's choice whether he likes it or not."

Yu Dong tried to save his dignity. "I call this gratitude."

"…Regarding the Motian Lingyun incident that everyone is talking about, I see that it has caused a lot of uproar online recently," Guan Ling told the media.
“It’s true, but we are still negotiating. If possible, we may participate in the investment and domestic distribution of Avengers 2.”

With a loud bang, the whole room was in uproar! (End of this chapter)