Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 446 Changes in the Course of History

Of course, with the distribution capabilities of Huaying and Hong Kong Island Film Company, it is impossible to release the film globally.

During this period of time, Sister Mei has already negotiated contracts with Japan and South Korea, and entrusted Toho to distribute the film, adopting a profit-sharing model.

Including the United States, we have also agreed to try out the profit-sharing model in the future.

Huaying has indeed played a significant role here.

In the past, around 2012, Hollywood could no longer tolerate Chinese film companies’ restrictions on imported films, including strong restrictions on release dates.

The two sides even broke up at one point.

Today, due to the influence of Chen Linfeng, the potential of the domestic film market has been revealed earlier.

Major Hollywood companies are even more eager to try.

On the other hand, Huaying, including some higher-level departments, are relatively confident in the face of Hollywood's "aggressiveness."

During the overseas promotion of "Your Name", Huaying proposed a "mutually beneficial" plan.

In fact, it just means that everyone should make concessions. I will relax a little, and you also have to show your attitude.

China can also produce several films every year, which are widely released in the United States.

The kind that guarantees a certain number of paintings.

Han Shanping thought very clearly.

Use something that you can't stop and may have to throw away in exchange for some benefits.

It can't be a pure loss.

He had actually been feeling the pressure for a long time, but there was nothing he could do before. If he let go, domestic film productions would not be able to sustain the situation.

It’s different now. No matter what, I still have a Xiao Chen who can help me save face.

It has been almost 10 years since China joined the WTO, and it is really getting unstoppable.

During the time when Chen Linfeng was filming "Shen Xia", he heard Han Shanping complain a lot over the phone.

He easily thought of the rumors in his past life about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suspecting that Hollywood companies had bribed North Korean leader Han Shanping.

This matter also caused a lot of uproar back then.

Chen Linfeng was not clear about the specifics, after all, he was just a spectator outside the circle in his previous life.

But he knew the result.

China's new film import policy has changed, and will import 14 more films on top of the original quota.

Han Shanping retired in 13.

During the period from 12 to 15, domestic films were suppressed by Hollywood films.

Chen Linfeng was not sure whether there was a direct causal relationship between these things.

But there must be some connection.

A few days later, Director Zhao of the Film Bureau talked about some things with Chen Linfeng on the phone.

China and the United States have started negotiations on the number of films to be imported, and it is expected that the number of imports will increase.

After all, it is almost the 10th anniversary of China's accession to the WTO, and China admitted that it would gradually relax its policies.

Chen Linfeng didn't say much. He had experienced this incident and didn't have too many feelings about it.

But Director Zhao was obviously deeply touched, and there was some worry in his words.

"Director Zhao, Hollywood is not that scary. As long as the quality of our domestic films improves, there is nothing to worry about. Chinese people will definitely still prefer to watch films made by their own people."

"Hey, only you can say that. Others wouldn't dare to say it or believe it."

Subsequently, a number of domestic film and television company bosses, including Huayi, Bona, Huace, Guangxian, Xiaoma Pentium, etc., called to inquire.

They all received some messages and did not want their superiors to increase the number of Hollywood movies imported.

"Mr. Chen, you need to come out and talk."

"Xiao Chen, the higher-ups have a good impression of you. You have to be fair. Once Hollywood blockbusters come in, how can the domestic film market hold up?"

"It's not easy for our domestic films to develop to this point. We can't let them be wasted like this."

"..."

Chen Linfeng only said on the phone that he would find a way to report the situation. As for what they asked him to do, such as write an article and submit it to the People's Daily or internal reference, he pretended not to hear it.

He shouldn't have taken the lead in this matter. Even if he could, he wouldn't have done it.

Why would you commit suicide when it's obviously unstoppable?

In his previous life, Han Shanping was of that size and had legitimate power, but he was still screwed by those people in Hollywood.

Even though Chen Linfeng now has some face in front of several major Hollywood companies, that's because he can help make money.

If he dares to stand in the way, rumors about him "playing with women", "sucking flour" and "having sex with men" will spread all over the world.

The domestic film and television circles were in turmoil because of this incident, and Chen Linfeng stayed in London to film with peace of mind.

However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps on.

Towards the end of February, Liu Qianqian also mentioned this matter during her video chat with Chen Linfeng.

"Xiao Feng, many people say that once Hollywood movies come in, our country's film industry will be ruined. Is this true?"

"Who did you listen to?"

"When I was gossiping with Changchang and Yang Mi, they all mentioned this topic. I asked them about it, and they also heard it from others."

Liu Qianqian described some of the things she had heard.

It's basically an exaggerated version of what the bosses of those film and television companies said, nothing new.

"It's okay, it's just for now. Once the policy is finalized, there will be no more objections." "Then will it be true as the rumors say, that our own movies can't hold up?" Liu Qianqian said worriedly.

"Maybe by then it will be like the film market in Hong Kong and Taiwan, where Hollywood films will take the box office."

Liu Qianqian knows what Hong Kong and Taiwan are like. Actors there can only come to the mainland to make a living.

If the mainland market also collapses, where will these domestic filmmakers make a living?
Chen Linfeng comforted him, "No, remember the domestic comedy films I talked to you about before?"

"Well, I thought you said that this type alone is enough to support most of the current companies."

"Comedy films are based on local production, which is something that foreign films cannot compare to in any way."

Chen Linfeng analyzed, "Although I don't really want to see domestic filmmakers working towards comedy, comedy alone is enough to help cover the bottom line, so the situation you mentioned will not happen, don't worry."

"And the higher-ups are not stupid. If they say they will relax the rules, they will only increase the number of imported films and won't lower the threshold, so don't worry too much."

"Oh," Liu Qianqian on the other end of the video nodded obediently. She still trusted her boyfriend's analysis.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Linfeng was speechless. Is it necessary to be so scared?

This job has been assigned to Xixi, are you trying to get her to influence you?

But she is not by my side, so I can't even sleep if I want to.

Well, don’t think too much about it. After having a girlfriend, it’s not easy to be single again.

Chen Linfeng started to cheat and suppress the wandering thoughts in his mind.

Time flies. On February 2, Chen Linfeng went to Hollywood to attend this year's awards ceremony.

He also paid attention to the situation of this year's Oscars.

In the final round of voting, he still voted for "The Social Network".

This film has won many awards in previous outposts and weathervanes, mainly the Film Critics Association Awards in various places.

The Golden Globe Award is also the biggest winner.

It’s much better than last year’s “Sunset”.

However, Chen Linfeng is still not optimistic. The gap between the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars has become increasingly larger.

When Chen Linfeng and Pete met and chatted, they talked about this topic.

Pitt had a similar opinion. He had more sources of information and had heard that the Academy had expressed displeasure with the film.

So trendy.

The Oscars are an award for old people, and they favor nostalgia and political correctness.

But this is just a topic of conversation, and neither Chen Linfeng nor Pete cares too much about it.

Also present was Rob Friedman, who, together with Pitt, gave a brief account of the current preparations for "The Hunger Games."

Chen Linfeng was the first person to ask to buy the copyright of this work after acquiring Summit Entertainment.

Now, it's finally time to start.

In the past few years, apart from filming "Twilight" step by step, Chen Linfeng has not taken much action on Summit. Apart from letting it have a hand in his own movies, he has also cut some projects that he knows will lose money.

The main theme is a boiling frog in warm water.

He knew very well that except for start-ups, he issued orders as a founder.

It's not like you can order other companies around just because you buy them. Your subordinates may not necessarily obey you. It's not just domestic workers who pretend to obey you and act insincerely.

Especially with the huge success of "Twilight", the company's employees would certainly think that he had a good eye for investment, but at the same time they would also think that he was taking advantage and trying to take advantage of the situation.

Therefore, Chen Linfeng always showed respect to Robert and rarely interfered.

The two previous projects, "Taken" and "Infinite World", were considered the benefits he had secured for Summit.

Having meat to eat is a preliminary way for employees from all departments of the company to return to their roots.

Today's "Hunger Games" is a true move to focus on the show.

Pete also participated in this film.

As a producer, he is now very skilled in his job and has more connections than many senior producers.

Except for his film aesthetics and related qualities which have not yet been proven, other aspects are completely sufficient. He just lacks a big project to prove himself.

Therefore, Chen Linfeng pulled him over, but he did not allow him to take over the final editing rights, and gave him all the authority that other producers should have.

Pitt values ​​this opportunity very much. After all, the influence of "The Hunger Games" novels has been growing in recent years.

It can be regarded as another novel with great influence after the completion of "Infinite World" and "Twilight".

He has been busy with this since the second half of last year.

Chen Linfeng listened to the two people's reports and didn't feel there was anything wrong.

Even though Pete is younger, Rob is a veteran. Another project the company is preparing this year, "Source Code", is his work.

Moreover, "Source Code" was made with the producer Mark Gordon, who is also an old friend.

When talking about casting, Pitt mentioned that an Asian supporting role was added to the script to reflect the diversity of the future world.

"Chen, I think this role is more suitable for your brother, the other Blues, what do you think?"

Chen Linfeng glanced at him. Has he learned to return a favor and abuse his power for personal gain?
But I like it.

Robert was not to be outdone, "Chen, the same is true for Source Code. We need to add a Chinese character among the passengers on the train."

He said righteously, "I don't know much about this, I need you to help recommend something."

Chen Linfeng smiled and said, "No problem. It's all easy to talk about."

(End of this chapter)