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Chapter 531 Another big move! (Second more please subscribe!)

On the press conference stage for the establishment of Ahli Film Group, CEO Zhang Qiang was busy accepting questions from reporters.

As one of the few listed film and television culture companies in China, Wenhua Zhonghua is not as popular as the big film and television giants in the public mind, and even Tangren and Haiyun are more famous.

However, it was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Although it borrowed the shell of Shanghai United Cement, it is not a small company with a market value of more than 20 billion yuan.

Spending a huge amount of money to win such a company, Ah Li made a big move as soon as it was established.

At the same time, the reporter also has doubts, 40 billion Hong Kong dollars won 60% of the shares, which means that Ah Li's valuation of Wenhua Zhonghua is about 66 billion Hong Kong dollars, which is equivalent to 53 billion yuan.

However, the current market value of Cultural China is only 28 billion, which has doubled the premium.

Moreover, the 26 billion market value of Wenhua Zhonghua was partly driven by Fujixun’s shareholding at the beginning of this year. Otherwise, it would be a few well-known metropolitan newspapers, a few not-so-famous game companies, and not-so-glamorous film and television performances. , 28 billion is too much.

In this regard, Zhang Qiang also said some more official words to deal with it.

The bosses of the major companies in the audience were also frowning. Ah Li's move was 40 billion Hong Kong dollars, which was more than all the working capital of the several giants present combined.

If you don't make a move, you can do it, and if you make a move, it will be a blockbuster.

However, it was Tang An who was the first to bear the brunt. Wenhua Zhonghua held a lot of shares in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", and now it is in the hands of Ah Li Pictures.

During the Spring Festival next year, Han and Tang will face two major companies, Huayi and Ahli, with one against two.

Tang An withdrew his thoughts, turned to look at Wang Zhongjun, and said indifferently, "Wang Dong must have already known it, right?"

Wang Zhongjun didn't evade Tang An's questioning, and sighed slightly, "I only found out about it at noon today, and Ah Li's big move has kept us a secret."

Wang Zhongjun didn't lie, even if Hua Yi was going to cooperate with Ah Li next time, he didn't know about it much earlier than they did, and someone only told him at noon.

But this happened, and it happened. The growth of Ah Li Pictures was inevitable. Didn't they spend a lot of money to buy a large number of companies in the past?

Moreover, next year's Spring Festival file "Hong Kong囧" is not an opponent that can be underestimated. The two blockbuster movies "Thailand" and "Thailand: Chinatown Detective" are enough for everyone to see the potential of the series. The addition of the Spring Festival stalls.

Even if "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" is a masterpiece that Zhou Xingchi has sharpened his sword for several years, as early as 04, "Kung Fu" beat "House of Flying Daggers" and "A World Without Thieves" to become the annual box office champion.

Later, even if "Yangtze River No. 08" was not a comedy film in [-], it earned [-] million at the box office, ranking among the top five in the annual box office, and it was not released on a popular schedule.

However, "Journey to the West Conquering the Demons" has one of the biggest hidden dangers, Zhou Xingchi will no longer appear in it.

The combination of Wen Zhang, Huang Bo, and Shu Qi, especially the latter two, is not weak, but without Zhou Xingchi as the soul, no one can guarantee that the audience will buy it.

Originally, Wang Zhongjun believed that "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" and "Hong Kong囧" had a [-]-[-] split. With Ah Li's full support, at least [-]% of the chance of winning would be increased.

Yu Dong and Wang Changtian felt the same way. As an Internet giant, Ah Li's channels are quite powerful.

Tang An stared at the stage with his usual expression, and he was already thinking about next year's Spring Festival in his mind.

It doesn't matter to Tang An that he wins or loses in a single schedule, but he has to carefully consider the series of consequences.

If he loses, Xu Zheng, the series after the 囧 series, will not be eligible for more share, and Han and Tang can get greater benefits.

However, Ah Li is aggressive and united with Hua Yi. If he wins this battle, Han Tang's position in the circle will be more stable.

And this is also a collision between traditional film and television companies and new film and television companies!
Tang An had an idea in his mind, and continued to look at the stage with a smile on his face.

Ji'er, who was throwing out one big news after another, was a little bit inconspicuous, and announced another big news.

This time it's a new movie.

"A mature film and television company must have films that are invested and produced by itself. Although we, Ah Li Films, are a newly established company, we are determined to provide more, better and more exciting works for the audience.
At present, Ahli Films is preparing a blockbuster movie with oriental magic theme. It will cooperate with Huayi Brothers Group and Wanda Film and Television to adapt the super popular best-selling novel "Tomb Raiders Notes", and bring this novel to the big screen, bringing audiences a different mystery For this reason, we have invited the famous director Lu Chuan to direct the film, and the film is expected to be released in summer next year.”

"Director Lu Chuan is invited!"

Three big moves in a row, won part of the share of "Lost in Hong Kong", acquired Wenhua Zhonghua, and now invited Lu Chuan to remake "Tomb Raiders Notes".

Tang An didn't expect that Lu Chuan and Hua Yi would get together again. Interests are really paramount. 99% of the grievances can be resolved with interests. There is nothing that money can't solve. If there is, it is Not enough money.

Ah Li, Hua Yi, Lu Chuan, the three bad guys got together, and Wanda was added.

tsk tsk.
Tang An didn't care too much. What if history repeated itself and Lu Chuan made a film like "Nine-story Demon Tower" again?
Furthermore, "Interstellar" will be released next summer, as long as the quality of the film is sufficient, and with Tang An's current reputation, in the domestic market, even if Cameron brings a new film, he will not be afraid to fight!
However, Yu Dong, Wang Changtian, and Qin Hong are not calm anymore. Wanda, Huayi, and Ahli are cooperating. They have the largest domestic theater chain and the top domestic production team. Huayi's publicity and distribution capabilities plus Ahli's resources , is simply a perfect partner.

Although Lu Chuan's previous film achievements were mediocre, the IP of "Tomb Raiders Notes" is no worse than "Ghost Blowing the Lantern"!
"Ghost Blowing the Lantern: Finding the Dragon" was able to take in 9 million box office in the National Day file last year. As long as Lu Chuan doesn't mess around and the quality is decent, with the capabilities of the three major companies, it will definitely be able to pile up a billion box office.

"Wang Dong, you started a big production again without making a sound, and you didn't tell us about it. It's hidden deep enough." Yu Dong glanced at Wang Zhongjun, and said something indifferent.

Wang Zhongjun didn't take it seriously, he still laughed and said, "Isn't there a need for publicity here, so I can only cooperate with it, please bear with me."

Qin Hong asked, "Didn't the film copyright of "Tomb Raiders Notes" be sold to Paramount? When did Director Wang buy it?"

Wang Zhongjun didn't hide anything, and said truthfully, "Wanda won the copyright. Didn't Wanda acquire the world's second largest theater chain AMC Theaters a few months ago, and also bought back the film copyright of "Tomb Raiders Notes". Paramount had written an English script for an adventure series like Raiders of the Lost Ark, but it just didn’t work out.”

Wang Changtian glanced between Tang An and Wang Zhongjun, and said with a smile, "Tang Dong's "Interstellar" will also be released in summer next year. Wang Dong wants to fight Tang Dong."

"You guys have misunderstood. This project is dominated by Ah Li and Wanda, and the specific release time was also negotiated by them." Wang Zhongjun shook his head and pulled himself out.

From his point of view, there is no benefit in going head-to-head with Tang An, but whether it is Ah Li or Wanda, it has just been established, and if they want to defeat Tang An head-on, it will be considered a stand-in, announcing their arrival to the film and television industry.

Although he was not optimistic about the ideas of the two of them, Wang Zhongjun didn't care either. He just accounted for 10% of the investment share and led the issuance.

As for who wins and who loses?

It doesn't matter!
If Tang An lost, the biggest card of Han and Tang would also be lost. Maybe Hua Yi would still be the industry leader after a setback.

Wanda and Ahli lost, and the two large groups that came from across the industry fell into a big fight. The film and television industry still has the final say of the traditional giants.

Wang Zhongjun made some calculations, whether it is "Journey to the West: Conquering the Devil" or "Tomb Raiders Notes", he will make a steady profit without losing money.

The biggest beneficiary of the establishment of Ahli is Huayi!
Wang Zhongjun couldn't help but glanced at Tang An, wanting to see his reaction.

But he was disappointed, Tang An didn't have any emotional fluctuations on his face, let alone negative emotions such as disappointment and anger.

Lu Chuan appeared on the stage. After "The King's Feast", he once again appeared in the public eye.

Different from the predicament at that time, Lu Chuan's mental outlook is much better now.

Facing the reporters in the audience and the executives of major film and television companies, their faces were full of confidence.

Lu Chuan glanced at Tang An's side from the corner of his eye, squinted his eyes, took it back without stopping, and began to deal with reporters.

(End of this chapter)