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Xinlang news and entertainment department, as one of the largest portal websites in China, Xinlang also learned the news that the global box office of "Interstellar" broke 5 million at the first time, and the whole department is preparing for the news.

"That's more than 30 million U.S. dollars, more than [-] billion yuan, which is worth a month's domestic box office!"

"It's simply amazing. Last time there were more than a dozen people in "The Martian", this time it directly rushed to No.8!"

"However, there is still half a year left, so this No.8 is probably unstable."

"Isn't "Interstellar" still showing overseas, and it will definitely be more than [-] million in the end."

"I've been paying attention to the domestic box office, wondering when it will break 20 billion. I didn't expect the global box office to break [-] million so soon."

"Who's to say it's not? I've already prepared the manuscripts that broke the 20 billion box office, and now I have to rush out another one."

"Just modify the manuscript prepared for breaking 20 billion and send it out as an emergency. Anyway, it will take some time to break 20 billion."

The global box office of "Interstellar" broke 5 million U.S. dollars, ranking No.8 in the annual global box office list. This is an unprecedented number and ranking.

Although Tang An is not in the country, it does not hinder the media's praise in the slightest.

It has been released for more than a month, and "Interstellar", which is on the verge of being drawn, has once again become one of the hottest topics in the film and television industry, catching up with "Wolf Warrior", which is currently being screened.

20 million U.S. dollars in the world and nearly [-] billion yuan in China are indeed worthy of special mention.

Since breaking records on the first day, the brain cells of editors and reporters of major media have been burned to death. They have to prepare a manuscript every two days, and the vocabulary taught by the Chinese teacher is not enough.

10 billion, 15 billion, 18 billion, 20 billion, this is another [-] million US dollars in the world, and there are no new words to tout in different ways.

There is nothing to do if there are no words, and I can cope with it by revising the previous manuscript and sending it out.

All of a sudden, countless pieces of praise-filled news drifted to every corner of the Internet like snowflakes, and TV stations and print media quickly followed suit.

Affected by the global box office breaking [-] million US dollars, "Interstellar" has set off an upsurge of discussion, and the stagnant box office has slowly begun to pick up.

"[-] million dollars, our company couldn't get so much box office last year!"

Huayi Brothers Group, Wang Zhongjun's tone was full of envy.

Wang Zhongjun dared not even think about this number. Originally, "Tomb Raider Notes" was an adventure and adventure movie, and he was thinking about whether it could sell some money overseas, but it didn't even make a splash when it landed in overseas markets last week.

In the first half of the year, Huayi was a bit bleak except for "Journey to the West", but in the second half of the year, "Di Renjie: The Dragon King" and "Private Order" were released. Wang Zhongjun is confident that he will sweep away the fatigue and dominate the domestic market in the second half of the year!

"Di Renjie" didn't even have a decent opponent in the National Day file. Although "No Man's Land", "Storm" and "Four Famous Man 2" were released in the Lunar New Year file, Wang Zhongjun didn't take it seriously at all.

Returning to comedy Feng Xiaogang, Wang Zhongjun has absolute confidence in him!

However, Cheng Long also has a "Police Story" to be released during the Lunar New Year this year. Although it is not a kung fu comedy, "Police Story" is also a classic series with a great reputation.

Coupled with the fact that "The Chinese Zodiac" broke one billion last year, and that Wanda-led Four Seas Distribution has a nearly 25% share of the domestic theater market, it must not be underestimated.

Fortunately, Han Tang Media did not have any films to participate in the Lunar New Year file, otherwise there would be another film like "Ghost Blowing the Lantern" and the 囧 series, and the Lunar New Year file would really have no way out.

Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei discussed their plans for next year in the office. In addition to some domestic films, there is also the Hollywood war movie "Fury".

Originally, with the urgency of those film studios in Hollywood, it is estimated that they would not be able to make money with investment alone, unless the investment was exchanged for domestic income.

But it’s impossible to make a co-production film. This is a World War II movie about the Allied forces going deep into the heart of Germany.

Wang Zhongjun also proposed with other producers that part of the scenes should be filmed in China. There is always a suitable location for such a large country.

Add a few domestic actors, add some domestic elements, and make it into a co-production.

Hua Guo also belonged to the anti-Japanese alliance in World War II, and the presence of Hua Guo's army in the allied army can be justified.

If it is made into a co-production film, then Huayi will contribute part of the capital in exchange for domestic income, and this business can still be done.

However, other producers and producers all rejected it, and Wang Zhongjun was also considering it.

After discussing for a while, Wang Zhongjun asked about another important matter.

"Zhong Lei, has the Chuanxi Film Company settled with that side?"

Wang Zhonglei said with a smile, "They agreed. Poly Wanhe Cinemas and Hantang Cinemas are already aggressively attacking western Sichuan. In the past two years, Poly Group has opened nine communities in just one city in Shudu, and each community is one. Small commercial centers, nine commercial centers, seven Polywanhe cinemas, two Hantang cinemas, plus Wanda, the Pacific Cinema Line is almost unable to keep its market share in western Sichuan.”

"Moying and Tengxun are almost confirmed. Find a time to make an appointment with all three of them and formally finalize it."

Wang Zhongjun also breathed a sigh of relief, this is good news that has been rare in the past few months.

Hantang Media has Wuzhou Distribution, and Wanda has Universal Distribution. The two parties account for nearly 50% of the theater share. Of course, Wang Zhongjun cannot sit still.

If China Film Group can't do it, then they will join hands with Moying Group, which owns United Cinemas, and Western Sichuan Film Group, which owns Western Sichuan Pacific Cinemas.

The two theaters were not enough, and Wang Zhongjun focused on the ticketing platform again.

Ah Li Pictures didn't know anything about their own affairs. Recently, it was very chaotic. Wang Zhongjun naturally found Tengxun who owns a micro ticket.

Huayi, Weiying Times, Moying, and Western Sichuan Film Group have online and offline terminals and ground distribution teams, which are already complete enough.

"Zhonglei, tell me what name the new company should have?" Wang Zhongjun asked again.

Wang Zhonglei said, "How about calling it Huaying Huaying Tianxia?"

"Not big enough."

Wang Zhongjun shook his head, thought for a while, and said with a smile, "It's called Jiuzhou Publishing. Don't they have five continents and four seas, let's come to Kyushu!"

Isn't this embarrassing.
Wang Zhonglei secretly slandered, but Kyushu is just Kyushu, it doesn't matter what name you choose.

North America, Los Angeles.

The hotel where Tang An was staying was full of noise. Many Lakers fans wearing purple and yellow jerseys were surrounding the outside, holding up banners and protesting there.

Tang An was a little speechless watching this scene in the penthouse suite. It was just a media hype, but he didn't expect that he had a meal with Old Bass yesterday afternoon and was photographed by reporters, and it turned out like this.

Although it was a pretense, it had to be put on a show, formally making an offer to the Bass family, and then the two parties sat down to talk, but the other party declined.

"The law and order in the United States is too bad. Crowds gather to make trouble, and even the city management is gone."

Tang An shook his head and was about to go out.

The acquisition of Midnight Investment Company has been negotiated before, and there is still one Open Road Films left.

But now Tang An has another goal. Yesterday, it was suddenly reported that Xiao Ma would sell his shares in the digital field, a total of 70%.

Xiao Ma won the digital field with India Reliance Group last year, and only spent 3000 million US dollars.

A special effects company that has won an Oscar for best visual effects and participated in the production of "Titanic", "Rejuvenation", "Lord of the Rings 3", and "Transformers" is only worth 3000 million US dollars, which shows its business performance.

Now the business of Hollywood special effects companies has been declining year by year under the pressure of South Korean and domestic special effects companies.

Over the past year, Tiangong Yicai has recruited several director-level special effects production and management talents from North America. They are all from Huaguo. Now they are back and can lead a team independently.

At present, the scale of the company has nearly 1500 employees, basically it has not stopped for a year, and there is no shortage of business at all.

Xiao Ma has no money now. Although it was successfully listed, Ning Hao's two films did not make any money, and "No Man's Land" has not yet been released.

A large sum of money was invested in the two parts of "Taiping Wheel" alone, and the special effects company in the digital field could not afford it.

Xiaoma owns 70% of the shares, and Reliance Group owns 30%. This is one of the largest private groups in India. The head of this year's Forbes ranks 22nd in the world, surpassing Jack Madden in 18 The richest man in Asia.

In the digital field, Tang An planned to avoid letting the Aoliang Group, which collects waste, take it away. He also played with his left hand and right hand, earning a lot of money.

This acquisition seems to be 3.1 million yuan, and the value has doubled after a year. However, Pony and Reliance Group have also invested a lot of money in it, and Pony really can't afford it.

Tang An asked Wu Feng to discuss the acquisition with Xiao Ma, and won the 70% stake for about [-] million.

After leaving the hotel, the driver had already brought the car, and the bodyguards escorted Tang An into the car and rushed to AMC Entertainment.

Tang An didn't bother to deal with those troublesome fans, and everyone's mouths were dirty.

AMC Entertainment is headquartered in Kansas, more than 2000 kilometers away from Los Angeles. Tang An is from the Los Angeles branch.

After explaining his purpose, he was ushered into a reception room, and after a short wait, Ye Tuo also came.

"Everyone, Director Tang, is here, welcome."

"Hi Mr. Ye, I just found out that you are coming to Los Angeles, so I will come to see you in this movie."

Ye twisted a smile, noncommittal.

"Tang Dong, please sit down. I haven't congratulated Tang Dong for his "Interstellar" which is a global hit and won more than 5 million US dollars at the box office."

"Boss Ye, you're being polite. The box office of [-] million yuan is incomparable to that of the United States." Tang An waved his hand.

The two sides chatted casually like old friends reminiscing about the old days.

Tang An "stealed" the distribution rights of "Beijing Love Story" at a high price, and then got involved in Dadi Cinemas, which indirectly caused the newly established Four Seas Distribution to almost go into trouble.

Ye Ting's gentle face didn't know that he already hated Tang An to death, but on the surface he was still polite.

After exchanging pleasantries, Tang An went straight to the point.

"Mr. Ye, actually, I have something else to do this time. AMC Entertainment owns part of the shares of Open Road Films. I wonder if it can be sold to me?"

Tang An said sincerely, "Mr. Ye, please don't worry about the price. I will never let you suffer."

Ye Shun already knew Tang An's reason for coming. Open Road Pictures is a distribution company jointly invested by AMC Entertainment and Emperor Entertainment. It has a relatively complete distribution channel and is capable of independently releasing medium-sized productions with an investment of about 5000 million US dollars.

Like domestic theaters, Hollywood theaters are unwilling to be squeezed by distributors, and mergers and acquisitions between film companies and theaters have occurred more than once.

Relying on two major theater chains, Kailu Films has established a relatively complete distribution network in just three years, not only theater distribution, but also DVD and other channels, and the promotion channels have also been opened up.

However, it lost several million dollars last year, and the two parties have decided to give up.

Emperor Entertainment had already sold that part to Tang An, and Ye Tuo would not keep it.

However, Tang An's purpose of acquiring this distribution company is very clear, to distribute his own movies.

Judging from the two films "The Martian" and "Interstellar", the North American distribution share and copyrights such as video tapes have allowed the distributors to earn tens of millions of dollars.

Thinking of this, Ye Ting smiled and said, "Since Director Tang needs it, then I will be the beauty of an adult, but AMC needs to retain 30% of the shares."

"20%."

"Okay, just 20%."

Ye twisted and agreed, and didn't continue to bargain.

The people below went to discuss the issue of the contract, and Ye Xing talked about another matter.

"Director Tang must also know about the recent separation of Legendary Pictures and Warner. I am here this time to discuss the acquisition of Legendary Pictures. I wonder if Director Tang is interested in working together?"

Tang An did not answer, but said, "Legendary Pictures is not comparable to a pioneering film industry. Your company is really big. Could it be that they want to directly enter the Hollywood market?"

Ye Tuo smiled slightly, adjusted his glasses, and said confidently, "It's not just Hollywood, our goal is the global film market, opening up the promotion and distribution networks in Europe, Asia, and the United States, so that Chinese films can truly go global."

"That's a great thing, and it's a great thing that will benefit Chinese-language films forever."

Tang An nodded, and then said with regret, "But Legendary Pictures is valued at more than 20 billion US dollars, and only a big company like Wanda can afford it. I really don't have that much liquidity. Not only Kailu Films, but also the acquisition of two companies need money, domestic microblog also needs a large amount of capital injection, there is nothing we can do."

What an international joke, Legendary Pictures is a bull, a top second-tier studio.

Every giant in Hollywood has a cooperative second-tier production company, not only Warner, but also Disney, Sony, and Fox.

But after Legendary Films was acquired by Wanda, things didn't go well. Even if Tang An had the foresight, he didn't have the right to take the lead, so he had a shit to use, and watched as Wanda was defeated!
"Dong Tang, Legendary Films is a film and television company that ranks among the top in the second echelon of Hollywood. It has the ability to independently produce blockbuster films, complete publicity and distribution channels, and also takes into account film and television investment. Winning Legendary Films is a great contribution to Hantang Media in North America. Development is beneficial."

Wanda didn't have so much cash at the moment, so it had to raise money from the outside world. Of course, Tang An, who had 40 billion in cash, would not let it go, and he had to persuade him again.

But Tang An didn't let go, there was no need to go through this muddy water.

After leaving AMC's Los Angeles branch, Tang An breathed a sigh of relief. He negotiated two companies, one for production and one for distribution, and a top-notch special effects company in Hollywood. This trip to North America was not in vain.

It's different when you have money. Waving a check to buy, buy, buy, that feeling is so cool.

It was only then that Tang An realized the pleasure of Da Ma's continuous acquisition of other companies, which was so refreshing.

The task in North America has basically been completed, and there are other overseas copyrights of "Interstellar", and if you get this money, you can go back to China.

Fox, Columbia, Sony, Warner... All major companies have the intention to buy, so we have to talk about it one by one.

(End of this chapter)