Huayu started as a substitute director

Chapter 714: Eternal Night

The principal's two plans have basically packaged together all the top, mid-level and other film and television content producers.

No party suffered losses and both got the benefits they deserved. The producers and investors wanted money, quick returns and high commissions.

Tupiaopiao wants the market, market share, and the right to speak on content, that is, the right to choose which theaters to screen the film, so each party gets what it needs.

"Principal, have you unanimously agreed on this plan?" The person asking the question was Wang Changtian, and this was quite tempting to him.

Others such as Emperor Entertainment Group are also very concerned about this issue.

“What I said today will be written down in the agreement when the movie is distributed and where the theaters are showing it. Of course, not all theaters will be involved, so you can’t count on it too much.” Fang Hong meant that only his theater chain and a few other large theater chains would be involved.

As for whether Wanda will participate, that is not under consideration.

Of course, some theaters will follow this ratio, while others will not.

"Then does a bet exist?" Wang Changtian asked again.

"It doesn't exist. Betting against each other is not a good thing. It will bring huge financial risks and will be unfair. I don't advocate it here. But if you want to bet against each other privately, that is your private matter." Fang Hong said.

He does not advocate it, but he cannot stop this phenomenon from spreading in this industry.

This is a bit like what Huayi meant here, that the principal seized the opportunity during the bet and defeated them.

Everyone felt relieved after hearing the principal's answer. Wang Changtian didn't ask any more questions and continued to consider the matter.

“Both proposals I proposed are fair and impartial, and there is no discrimination. If you have any questions, you can ask them after the meeting.

I am here to seek benefits for you at this meeting. I hope everyone can make money, unite and face the outside world in unison." Fang Hong said this in a very noble way.

This is indeed the case. Whether it is early repayment or reduction of the profit sharing ratio, the producers are the ones who benefit, while the theaters and distributors do not benefit from it.

Even if there is, it is a win-win situation for all three parties, there is nothing much to say.

Of course, they knew in their hearts that if the principal didn't want to work for Wanda, he wouldn't be so kind.

"The plan proposed by the principal has greatly facilitated us and changed the industry system that has been running for decades. I can say that if there is no principal in the film and television industry, it will be a long night forever!" Fatty Yu is also good at flattering.

I looked at the people around me, and everyone nodded in agreement. You are right, it's just too exaggerated.

The big and small Wang couldn't help but look at the fat man, wondering why he stole their lines.

"Yes, the principal is really selfless and cares about us so much." The two brothers were not to be outdone.

"Don't say that. I just did a few trivial things. It wasn't much."

Fang Hong was modest for a moment, and then said: "In addition, our advantages are not limited to this. In the future, we will have virtual production and artificial intelligence assistance to help everyone solve the problem of long production cycles.

You have also seen the power of Chang'e Technology's sectors and big data, as well as targeted marketing, so I won't go into details."

In the past, he competed with traditional film and television companies by mastering the basic big data promotion and marketing system.

At that time, Huayi Film and Bona Film were defeated. Now platforms such as Tik Tok and big data have become more mature.

The previous propaganda model was to cast a wide net, regardless of whether there was an audience or not; now it is to use big data for precise sniping.

"Principal, we all know what you said. Don't always do things for us. Just tell us what you want us to do!" said Xinli Cao Huayi.

These people are still very cooperative.

“To be honest, Lao Wang and I have always had a personal grudge, and I shouldn’t have brought you along, but I just wanted to vent my anger, so I held this Eagle Killing Conference.

What I want you to do is to stick with me and isolate Wanda Cinemas during this summer season, including the upcoming National Day season and the Lunar New Year season.

The time period may be a little long, but I can guarantee that this year, the loss will not make you lose too much, and the copyright will be bought at a premium. "Fang Hong finally stated his purpose.

After doing so much, of course these people have to pay something.

"No problem. Huayi will follow our lead and will not give the movie to that old guy from Wanda." The two Wangs raised their hands first, then looked at everyone else to see who had not raised their hands.

This is a bit like being coerced.

There was no doubt about that. Fatty Yu and Xinli raised their hands one after another. They were lackeys.

Then Yaolai Films and Emperor Entertainment Group also raised their hands. They had no choice but to raise their hands. Others might not pay attention to them, but the principal was watching them! Seeing that several leading companies had raised their hands, Chen Guofu of Kung Fu Pictures, who had listened for a long time, also raised his hand.

Small film and television companies including Tangde, Huanrui, Huace, Huanxi, and Jimei also raised their hands at the same time. At that moment, most of the film and television company bosses at the venue raised their hands and decided to follow.

They can only make a few movies a year, so it's worth it to make one to buy the principal's favor and recognition.

For some TV series, the principal has given them a lot of copyright IPs.

Besides, they may not make money even if they are shown in theaters, and Wanda may not be able to show their films or schedule screenings.

In the past, we usually made losses and couldn’t make back any of our investment. However, it is better to release a movie online because more people will watch it and it is also good to earn some money from the copyright.

This also provides Chang'e with a content library in disguise.

Just when Fang Hong was in a meeting and was about to cut off Wanda's entire film source, Mr. Wang also felt the pressure and met with Jack Ma.

"Lao Ma, the principal is serious this time. He wants to cut off my film source so that I have no films to watch." Lao Wang said anxiously.

If it really comes to this, Wanda Cinemas will inevitably suffer losses. In the first half of the year, it was supported by Hollywood movies, but in the second half of the year, there are many good schedules where Hollywood movies cannot be scheduled.

Because this is an unspoken rule, Hollywood movies don't schedule their release dates, just like the previous "Captain America 3", which was only scheduled for May 5, after work.

There are no schedules during holidays, only local films are shown. There are basically no Hollywood films to watch in the second half of the year. Only "The Great Wall" is famous!
Given the national conditions, this is also the opportunity for Fang Hong to cut off Wanda's film source in the second half of the year.

"I already know the content of the principal's meeting. Greatly shortening the collection period and reducing the box office share are tempting enough. You are just one of many theaters, not a necessary option, so they are willing to follow the principal." Jack Ma made an analysis.

It's normal for him to know about this with so many people in the meeting.

"Do you have any good ideas?" Mr. Wang asked.

Two people sat opposite each other, with a tea set in the middle, steam rising from it.

"I'm serious. I thought the principal would bleed a little to deal with you, and we bleed him even more. I didn't expect that he used big data and financial leverage to do no harm to himself."

Jack Ma thought that the principal would injure 800 of his own while injuring 1,000 of the enemy, but he didn't.

He said again: "There is no good way to deal with it. Content belongs to the source. Once it is cut off, it will have a huge impact on the downstream theaters."

This made Lao Wang feel distressed, as if he had aged a lot in an instant. The principal did have a lot of ideas, which left him helpless.

He also heard about the content of the meeting, otherwise he would not have come to see Jack Ma. He would not have come to see him at other times.

If this is the case, you might as well surrender. You're going to lose anyway, so surrendering can save you half the loss.

"The principal is indeed very smart, but why don't we just not confront him at the middle gate and start another battle?" Jack Ma said.

"What do you mean?" Old Wang became interested.

"You are in real estate, so you should have connections in this area. I also have a good relationship with Hengda. Let's mobilize our connections and extend the rent for all the theaters under the president to bleed him." Jack Ma said.

"That's fine!" Mr. Wang clapped his hands in agreement.

This has no impact on Wanda, because all Wanda brands are its own, and Yutu's cinema is not in Wanda Plaza, but it will mobilize those real estate companies with which it has good relations, such as Sunac, R&F and other real estate companies.

They all have commercial streets, and they must have the principal's cinema under their umbrella. It is possible to give him long-term rent for the entire line.

Alibaba has very good relations with Intime, Vanke, Country Garden, Greenland, etc., especially Hengda.

If these real estate companies were allowed to pay long-term rent to all of the principal's cinemas, the principal would be in big trouble.

After all, he has hundreds of cinemas!
As long as Jack Ma is willing to do it, he is willing to do it. If he does it alone, his influence will be limited.

This reflects the powerful connections of these big guys, with networks and collaborations everywhere.

“In addition, let’s fight a copyright war for the president. You own the copyrights of many Hollywood movies and TV series, as well as the copyrights of the International Basketball Federation and Football Federation events. All the copyrights in Legendary Pictures are in your hands.

Combined with my layout in content and film, and Tony Ma, let's work together to teach the principal a lesson and bleed him in all directions. "Jack Ma suggested.

"What does this have to do with Tony Ma?" Lao Wang just didn't understand.

"Tony Ma seems to feel threatened and is now imposing restrictions on Tik Tok, Bilibili and other platforms under Chang'e. We just need to cooperate with him and there is no need to notify him. He is a smart man. If we take action, he will naturally know what to do." Jack Ma said.

(End of this chapter)