Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 365 Hollywood’s Troublemaker!
When Chen Shiping missed Han Laosan, an excellent employee, he was busy like a dog at the Beijing Film Studio.

The reconstruction of family housing and land exchange are both big problems.

He was really annoyed. If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have been so anxious.

I'm going to China Film Group at the end of the year, why bother with all this?

Melancholy
The most troublesome part of rebuilding a family compound is not the distribution of houses after the reconstruction.

The Digital Film Base will be the main workplace of the Beijing Film Studio in the future.

If the entire factory is moved to Huairou in the future, the replacement of the current land in the family quarters will be the key.

This problem is what gives Han Laosan the biggest headache.

The family quarters cannot be too remote, nor can they be too far from Huairou. This choice is very awkward.

Either we completely give up on getting close to Huairou and have everyone take the bus to work, or we move closer to Huairou.

This matter is very troublesome. If it is just a simple reconstruction, at most the group of people who demolished the bungalow will make some trouble.

If we move to Huairou, most people in the factory will probably cause trouble.

That place is indeed a bit remote, about 40 kilometers away from our current location.

I have a headache.

However, the digital film production base in Huairou has not been fully built yet, and only the construction of the digital research base has been completed.

It is estimated that it will take three or four years before the Beijing Film Studio moves there.

Han Laosan held four discussion meetings in the factory, but failed to reach a conclusion.

The family housing is no longer a big deal now. When it comes to demolishing the Beijing Film Studio and moving it to Huairou in the future, no one will care about the family housing anymore.

Han Lao San said while smoking a cigarette: "When Mr. Chen built the Huairou Digital Film Base, everyone was very happy."

"At that time, they didn't say they were going to demolish the factory. Are the Ming and Qing Style Streets going to be demolished? Two of the streets there were built by Mr. Chen!"

"This is our history and a testimony to the development of Chinese film. How can we tear it down?"

“What’s the difference between this and demolishing your own house?”

Han Laosan glanced at the man and said, "The family housing complex will not be demolished either."

"Uh that's not the same thing!"

Han Lao San tapped the ash from his cigarette and said, "Let's not talk about whether the factory will be demolished or not, but what do you think about the family quarters?

The policy is not so strict now, and Mr. Chen deliberately left loopholes to provide benefits to everyone. If you wait for another two years, there will be no chance to change even if you want to.

How much is such a large piece of land worth? In two years, the Beijing Film Studio will relocate as a whole, and the group will definitely have to make an overall plan. By then, I won’t be able to manage it.”

After these words were spoken, everyone calmed down a little.

If the group intervenes and takes the lead, no one will care about their opinions.

Now they can still sit together and discuss to fight for their own interests, but once the group makes a decision in the future, they will have no chance to fight for it.

"Let me first state my stance. I will definitely not be soft-hearted. There is no one there, and it is difficult to even buy a bottle of water."

"I don't think it's necessary to go to Huairou. We can just rebuild it at the current location and let the group worry about the rest as we move to Huairou in the future."

"That's right. Mr. Chen didn't say anything special. He just let us make the decision. Since we are seeking benefits for everyone, we should carry it out to the end!"

Han Lao San listened silently, thought for a while and said, "That's it. I'll discuss the details with Mr. Chen."

The news of the reconstruction of the residential quarters for the staff of the Beijing Film Studio soon spread within the group.

Everybody wants to change.

Many of the family quarters under the group are thirty or forty years old.

Its history is no shorter than that of Beijing Film Studio.

But they can only envy, because the Beijing Film Studio is rich.

They can only wait for help from the group, but there are rumors within the group that they will have to increase investment in various aspects in the future, and it is estimated that they do not have the money to improve their homes.

All welfare housing has been cancelled, and now you either have to wait for demolition or buy one yourself.

There is no reason to go and cause trouble for the group.

Many people within the group also have some opinions on this.

It’s just that Chen Shiping had just lost his temper, and the higher-ups didn’t dare to join in the fun at this time.

You are allowed to eat and drink, but the employees are not allowed to build houses?
There is no such thing in the world!
The key is whoever stands up and says no at this time will be targeted. If they really use it as an example to scare the monkeys, it will be even more disastrous.

Chen Shiping was really waiting for someone to jump out, but after waiting for two days, there was no movement.

This made him very disappointed!
Not helpful at all, what are these people doing!

Since no one has stepped forward, let the Beijing Film Studio do it.

The group asked Secretary Li to secretly collect evidence.

The group is now at a critical moment, and Chen Shiping really doesn't dare to make any drastic moves. He would like to stabilize the group for the next two years first.

If Secretary Li really finds any serious problems, he will use thundering means to deal with them severely.

If it's just simple eating and drinking, just tighten it up a bit.

In Chen Shiping's office, he watched the news reports about the Shanghai Film Festival and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Those foreign film and television companies expressed very consistent opinions at the forum of the Shanghai Film Festival.

The plans all say that Chinese-language films are too localized and that we should open up our minds, relax restrictions and fully align with international standards.

These idiots just want to relax restrictions in the country, but they themselves are clinging to them and refusing to do so.

It's disgusting!
Chen Shiping was not very clear about the specific situation at the Shanghai Film Festival. They didn't invite him, so it was not easy for him to go there on his own initiative.

If I didn't know, I would have thought he was also licking those Hollywood companies.

Chen Shiping threw the newspaper aside and thought about how to negotiate with those foreign companies later.

So far, no international distributor is willing to take over the overseas distribution of Uncharted 2.

If Uncharted doesn’t work, there’s a high probability that domestic movies won’t have this opportunity in the future.

Either sell the copyright completely, or develop only in the Asian market.

China Film Group is so powerful now, it would be strange if Hollywood is not on guard!

Unless European film producers can fall out with Hollywood and are unwilling to be reaped by Hollywood for nothing.

Otherwise, it would be really difficult for China Film to find opportunities now. It would be great if there were traitors in Hollywood.

This matter is really difficult to deal with. Chen Shiping actually thought that at worst he could just go along with their wishes.

By selling the film rights, at least the film can be promoted.

But after thinking about it carefully, I still feel unwilling.

Got to keep trying!
We still have to hurt each other.

China Film Group is not so short of money now, nor does it lack funds to shoot blockbusters.

Then watch their movies!

No Hollywood movie can make money in China!

The release dates and schedules for this year's imported films have basically been decided, but next year's haven't been selected yet, so let's just block them all!

Chen Shiping called the vice president in charge of imported films.

"Mr. Chen, you're looking for me?"

At the office door, Vice President Wang looked at Chen Shiping nervously, wondering what he wanted to do by calling him over at this time.

You didn't find out that I was secretly receiving US dollars, did you?

If he gets caught, he'll be sent to jail!

Chen Shiping looked up at him and said, "Come in and sit down. I have something to talk to you about."

"Okay, what's the matter?" Vice President Wang sat down nervously. Chen Shiping lowered his head to write and asked, "Have you decided on the imported films for next year?"

“There are a few that are under discussion, and nothing has been officially decided yet.” Vice President Wang said immediately.

“Which movies?”

"Stuart Little, The Matrix, Terminator 2, Digimon the Movie, Detective Conan"

Vice President Wang listed the names of several movies in a row.

Chen Shiping paused for a moment, and said without looking up, "Except for the two cartoons, all the others should be rejected."

Vice President Wang: “???” Not making money?! I still have to make money!

"Mr. Chen, this isn't a good idea. The distribution of imported films is a huge source of income, and isn't the group short of funds right now?"

Chen Shiping raised his head, looked at him and asked, "Did you agree to this?"

"No, no, some of the talks are going smoothly and the contracts are about to be signed."

"Then listen to me, stop negotiating, and reject it directly."

"But."

"No buts! I don't want to repeat myself for the third time."

"Ok."

Vice President Wang went out with a sad face. What should he do now?

Chen Shiping also put down his pen and rubbed his temples. The imported film department must have received some benefits.

This situation has happened before, and Chen Shiping turned a blind eye.

But it’s no longer possible now. I can’t let others reap the benefits while I just passively get reaped.

If you have the initiative, you must use it!

Be tough when you need to be tough!
Although China has agreed to open up its film market in order to join the WTO, it does not mean that they can come and go as they please!

At this time, Secretary Li knocked on the door and came in front of Chen Shiping and whispered:
"Mr. Chen, Vice President Wang has been out socializing a lot recently. I heard from the driver class that he often goes to some high-end places."

Chen Shiping looked up at her and asked, "Do you know his driver?"

Secretary Li immediately shook his head and said, "He went back and bragged about it himself, saying that he went to many places with Vice President Wang and met many pretty girls and foreign women."

Chen Shiping: “.” You’re learning a foreign language, right?
Grandma has legs!
He hasn't even learned a foreign language!

Secretary Li looked at Chen Shiping, who looked unhappy, and whispered, "Mr. Chen, how about I secretly contact Vice President Wang's driver?"

Chen Shiping thought for a moment and shook his head, "No need, just let him continue to brag. If you really go, he won't dare to say anything."

Secretary Li nodded, feeling that this was a difficult job.

"Okay, you go and get busy first." Chen Shiping felt that he really needed to call Han Laosan over as soon as possible.

Secretary Li said, "Oh," he put down a document and said, "Mr. Chen, this is the promotion plan for the day after tomorrow. Please take a look at it when you have time. If there is no problem, the distribution department will start promoting it."

"I understand, go ahead."

Chen Shiping picked up the document and looked at it. It will be released the day after tomorrow, and the Lunar New Year holiday is coming.

Chen Shiping looked through the marketing plan for the day after tomorrow. After reading it for a while, he was quite satisfied. The overall plan was very mature.

They are also planning to market topics such as doomsday love.

The main content is about what you would like to do with your loved one when the world comes to an end and the 20th century ends.

It can't be considered feudal superstition, it can only be considered topic marketing.

Words like apocalypse, romance, and fin de siècle are very effective when put together.

It’s a pity that we can’t find a suitable overseas distributor now, otherwise we would have marketed it overseas as well.

Chen Shiping looked at the marketing plan for a while and put it down. He sighed and suddenly thought of someone.

Harvey Weinstein!

Hollywood's shit-stirring!
However, his company was acquired by Disney, and I don’t know if he dares to go against the other party.

Chen Shiping thinks Weinstein is a typical businessman without any stance.

Maybe we can support him secretly and make him a bigger troublemaker in Hollywood!
Profit is the most important thing. As long as I can provide him with greater profits, he will be very happy.

If Hollywood can come to the mainland to stir up trouble and buy people off through various means, then he can do it too!

No matter whether it works or not, just give it a try. If it doesn’t work, it can at least disgust those people in Hollywood.

After thinking about it for a while, Chen Shiping felt that this plan was still feasible.

Weinstein and Disney are not without conflicts.

Send someone to contact him later!
However, it is not easy to find this person. We need to find someone who can brag.

The key is to make sure it has nothing to do with China Film Group.

After thinking for a while, Chen Shiping felt that Shi Nansheng was a suitable person, as her methods were quite good.

The key is that we have been cooperating for several years, so I feel a little more at ease using it.

After thinking about it, Chen Shiping called Shi Nansheng.

Shi Nansheng was very puzzled when he received a call from Chen Shiping. He hadn't called her for a long time.

When the call was connected, she smiled and asked, "Why did Mr. Chen think of calling me today?"

"I have something good to offer you." Chen Shiping smiled and said, "Are you interested in being the overseas distribution agent for China Film Group?"

Shi Nansheng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and was a little slow to react.

"What do you mean?"

"Become the European and American distribution agent of China Film Group."

Chen Shiping repeated it again.

Shi Nansheng finally heard it clearly and said immediately, "Of course I'm interested!"

"That's good. Come to the capital as soon as possible and we can have a good chat."

"No problem, I'll leave tomorrow!"

"That's it, I'll hang up now."

After Chen Shiping hung up the phone, Shi Nansheng stared at the phone for a while, then immediately stood up and went to pack his things.

She could naturally guess the reason why Chen Shiping did this. It was simply that the markets in Europe and the United States were unwilling to open up, and China Film's films could not enter.

Now China Film Group can only find a solution on its own.

But she didn't expect that Chen Shiping would ask her to do this.

This is really good news for her, and if successful, it will be a huge benefit!
At this time, Xu Ke, who had just finished filming, returned home and saw Shi Nansheng packing up, and couldn't help asking: "Where are you going?"

"Go to Beijing to meet Chen Shiping!" Shi Nansheng turned his head and looked at him and said, "He came to me to discuss the overseas distribution agency of China Film Group!"

“European and American markets?”

Xu Ke muttered to himself as he sat on a chair and said, "It's not that easy. Europe and the United States are now on high alert and are secretly supporting independent films in the mainland. It's hard to succeed."

Shi Nansheng smiled and said, "He came to me, there must be a breakthrough, otherwise he wouldn't be so anxious to ask me to come over, but it must be very difficult."

"That's right. With his personality, he generally won't do anything he's not sure of."

Xu Ke thought for a moment and said, "That's perfect. I'll go with you. The filming of Legend of Zu is about to be done in post-production, so it's a good opportunity to go find him."

Shi Nansheng thought for a moment and said, "Then I will help you get the right to direct Uncharted 3 this time! I think he will give you this favor."

"I'm afraid it's not that easy. I heard Cheng Kaige also wants to fight for it."

"With me here, why would he fight with you?"

"My wife is awesome!"

(End of this chapter)