The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 152 What Han Sanping Wanted and What He Gave
On the evening of November 11, Zhang Chen was still waiting for the Hollywood studios to come.

Han Sanping couldn't wait to visit Zhang's house.

"Zhang Chen, you have to help me this time."

Han Sanping, led by the family servant, came to the reception room and started to act pitiful as soon as he saw Zhang Chen.

"Boss Han, you come here so late at night. You can't possibly have no place to stay and come to ask me for a place to stay, right?"

Zhang Chen could guess what Han Sanping was doing at home with his toes, but he just didn't respond.

Now in the country, few people dare to target him based on his identity.

The $2 million in benefits are implicit, but also real.

Other film and television companies dare not offend Han Sanping and will give him face to a certain extent.

But Zhang Chen doesn't need to worry about this.

"Haha, if you agree, it's not impossible for me to stay."

Han Sanping naturally knew that the tricks he usually used on bosses of other film and television companies would definitely not work on Zhang Chen.

So before coming, he was prepared for a protracted war.

It would be best if he could get the big Hollywood studios to come to his door so that he could participate in the cooperation negotiations in person.

"Boss Han, please don't tease me. You are very busy and I can't afford to offend you if I delay your work."

"Zhang Chen, you should know why I came to see you, right?"

Seeing that Zhang Chen wanted to ask him to go back, Han Sanping knew that if he didn't make his intention clear, there might be no discussion today.

"Boss Han, it's not that I don't want to do it, but I'm still being controlled by others. The Hollywood studios are ruthless."

"This is the first time I've heard of this. Can you tell me more about it?"

"I signed a profit-sharing agreement with them."

"What's wrong with this?"

This time, Zhang Chen couldn't tell whether Han Sanping really didn't understand or was pretending not to understand.

In the history of Hollywood, there are countless examples of box office hits being turned into loss-making movies. Take "Star Wars 3: Return of the Jedi" for example. It cost more than 4.75 million and grossed million, but Hollywood production companies said it had never made a profit.

"Men in Black" had a budget of $9000 million and grossed $5.8 million, but Sony said the film didn't make any money.

"Forrest Gump" cost $5500 million and grossed $6.7 million, but Paramount said the film lost $6700 million.

The 89 version of "Batman" cost $3500 million and grossed $4.1 million. Warner said it lost $2000 million.

As a person from China Film Group, Han Sanping should be aware of all these Hollywood scams.

"Boss Han, the accountants hired by the big Hollywood studios at high salaries are best at making the film's books look like losses, so that the producers who get a share of the profits from the big-selling films don't get a penny."

Zhang Chen had no other choice but to talk it out.

"So what you're saying is that even though the movie is a big hit now, you may not be able to recoup your costs?"

"Yes."

"Then you can contact China Film Group. China Film Group will help you solve this worry."

Zhang Chen was stunned when he heard this, it seemed to make some sense?
If China Film Corporation gets involved, Warner will have to think twice before trying to trick Zhang Chen. If Warner's films want to enter the Chinese film market in the future, the import rights in the hands of China Film Corporation will be a trump card.

When Han Sanping saw that Zhang Chen fell silent, he was certain of one thing, that is, Zhang Chen must have the decision-making power on the allocation of film investment shares.

Otherwise, after he finished speaking, Zhang Chen would have rejected him directly. Thinking of this, Han Sanping's heart calmed down completely. He picked up the tea just brought by the servant and took a sip happily.

Before he came, he had already decided to use China Film's unique advantages to talk to Zhang Chen.

If he confirms that Zhang Chen has the right to decide, then as long as he takes out this card and gives it to Zhang Chen to use, the matter will be negotiable.

He had never thought of using the issue of film imports to block the films invested by Zhang Chen. If he really did so, it would conflict with his own philosophy. He has always hoped that more fresh blood will emerge in the Chinese film industry, so naturally he would not use this matter to embarrass Zhang Chen.

Secondly, he was very clear about the significance of Zhang Chen’s donation of US$2 million.

Anyone with a discerning eye can understand that if someone tries to play tricks on Zhang Chen, they will basically be cut off from this circle.

The reception room was quiet and time was passing slowly. Han Sanping brewed cup of tea one after another, but Zhang Chen never spoke.

"Zhang Chen, have you read the document "Several Opinions on Further Deepening the Reform of the Film Industry" issued by 00?"

Han Sanping's words broke the long silence between the two.

"Seen."

Since entering this industry, Zhang Chen has been paying attention to the development of the domestic entertainment industry, and he will naturally read the news about the film industry.

"In a few days, there should be management regulations for the film industry."

Han Sanping revealed another piece of news.

"Can you tell me?"

"No, but I can tell you clearly that the domestic film industry is about to change."

"So what does Mr. Han mean?"

"Morning Light Entertainment can serve as a representative of private film studios and take the lead in our film industry. By the way, if you have some spare funds, you can buy a few more cinemas."

Zhang Chen understood that Han Sanping’s last sentence was the key point.

Even if Han Sanping did not point it out, he knew that the theater chain system would be implemented soon, and the market-oriented mechanism would be fully implemented from the terminal screening link to lower the entry threshold. Policies supported the entry of private capital and foreign capital, and the "catfish effect" stimulated market competition vitality.

At the same time, distribution companies and production units supply films directly to theater chains, and there is no longer a need to specifically hang the film studio’s logo before a film can be released as before.

"Mr. Han, let me tell you the truth. I do hold the investment distribution rights for the Harry Potter series of films, but when we signed the contract, there was an additional clause, which was that under the same conditions, Warner had the priority investment right."

This needs to be made clear. It's not that Zhang Chen is unwilling, but if China Film wants to get in, it must invest at a price higher than Warner.

“Also, the reason why I don’t dare to agree to your request now is very simple. I want to wait until Warner gives me my share of the profits before I agree to let them make the second film.

If I start filming the second part too early, I might not be able to get back the money I made from the first part.”

Everything Zhang Chen said was true, except that he was hiding some of the things he wanted.

"I heard that Chen Guang is planning several TV series?"

"Mr. Han also knows something about TV dramas?"

"I know a little bit, but I think maybe Star Media can be of help to you? This year China Film Group will have some cooperation with them."

China Film Star Cinema Chain? This is a big piece of cake.

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