Entertainment, I just like making movies

As expected.

In the next two days, several major companies secretly staged a wave of exciting business wars in order to compete for the final share of "Mermaid".

It wasn't until March 25 that the matter was settled.

Alibaba Pictures finally won and signed an investment contract with Xinghui for 60 million soft sister coins from Tengxun, LeTV, and Bona who came later.

15 million production funds, 10 million to make up for Starlight, a full premium of 35 million.

At this point, all the 300 million investment in "Mermaid" has been received, and production can start only after the script has been reviewed.

Hengyu headquarters.

Fang Ziheng looked surprised, looked at Lin Wei and Guo Fan in front of him and asked: "What's going on? Didn't Zhou Xingchi reject Alibaba Pictures?"

"Yes, Chairman, the two parties had only been talking for a few minutes when they saw Fan Luyuan and Zhang Qiang coming out. Their faces were very embarrassed, and the conversation fell apart at the first sight!"

Guo Fan spread his hands and smiled bitterly.

He wanted to take advantage of it, but he didn't even understand what method Alibaba Pictures used to persuade Zhou Xingchi.

Fang Ziheng touched his chin, thought for a while and said to Lin Wei: "Please ask the hotel if Zhou Xingchi met anyone from Ali yesterday?"

"Okay, I'll call and ask."

Without saying anything, Lin Wei took out his mobile phone and dialed the number of the room manager of Ruihua Hotel.

In the past two days, he and Guo Fan had stayed and ate in Ruihua, and they were very familiar with the beautiful manager of the housekeeping department.

Not a moment.

Lin Wei hung up the phone, looked at Fang Ziheng in surprise, and said solemnly: "Chairman, the room manager said that a big shot came to their hotel last night and had a supper with Zhou Xingchi!"

"who?"

"Chairman of Alibaba Board of Directors, Hangcheng Ma!"

"It's him, no wonder!"

Fang Ziheng was stunned for a moment, and then showed an expression that was like this.

Hang Chengma made an appointment with Zhou Xingchi and took action himself!

With Lao Ma's deception ability, Zhou Xingchi was deceived in minutes.

Don’t talk about martial ethics!

Fang Ziheng sighed with emotion, skipped the topic, and said to the two of them: "Now that the investment is all set, the next step is to snatch the guaranteed distribution of "Mermaid". You two go back quickly and pay attention to the quotes from major film and television companies!"

"Remember, our first-round offer must not be less than 1 billion!"

"clear!"

Lin Wei and Guo Fan responded loudly and stood up to leave.

When they returned to the headquarters this time, in addition to reporting on the general situation of the past two days, the two of them mainly applied to Fang Ziheng for the Shang Fang Sword.

Involving a quotation of more than 1 billion, they would not dare to make the decision without Fang Ziheng's approval.

outside world.

The news of the "Mermaid" project soon became a hot search topic on Weibo.

# 300 million investment, the king of comedy # The word "new work" topped the list of hot searches, attracting countless Zhou Xingchi fans and netizens to watch.

"Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" sold well for 1.3 billion, which did not completely drain the public's affection for Zhou Xingchi. On the contrary, because of Alibaba Pictures' smear campaign, fans felt particularly sorry for their idol.

But fans didn't know that just two days ago, their idol had sex with the boss of Alibaba Pictures.

Of course, they would not know that Alibaba Pictures was discrediting "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons" last year.

Netizens are seeing things through the fog, while colleagues in the industry who know the inside story are filled with emotion!

After these two days of fermentation, several major investors in "Mermaid" have appeared on the desks of major film and television companies and industry peers.

Zhou Xingchi!

This once-in-a-century film genius is so proud and innate, but he has to compromise with capital and money.

While sighing with emotion, everyone focused on the casting of "Mermaid" and wondered whether their actors could be promoted to the crew. At the same time, they were always paying attention to the guaranteed release of "Mermaid".

Which company can come out on top and seize the guaranteed distribution rights of "Mermaid".

March 26th.

Hengyu Media took the lead and formally quoted five investors including Xinghui, China Film, Guangxian Media, Wanda Film and Television, and Alibaba Pictures.

1.1 billion soft girl coins!

Compared with "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", it is a full 150 million!

Wanda Reign Hotel, five investors gathered together again, together with Hengyu, a film investor and guaranteed quoter.

Zhou Xingchi did not show up. He was selecting actors at the Huairou Film and Television Base.

Under Hengyu Media, Deng Chao, Song Yi, Lei Jiaying, Li Qin, and Zhang Yu all received audition invitations from the crew.

This time Lao Deng was so awesome that he was spotted by Zhou Xingchi and selected as one of the three candidates for the male lead.

Zhou Xingchi sent his assistant Chen Zhenyu over to coordinate the issuance battle and report on the situation of Ruihua Hotel in real time.

Five people, sitting in a medium-sized leisure box on the 10th floor of the hotel, rejected Lin Wei and Guo Fan within a few words.

Wang Changtian, Song Ge, and Fan Luyuan looked sideways at the Hengyu two opposite, showing a strange look.

With a box office of 1.1 billion, who do you look down upon?

This price is too low, not even close to their expectations.

After receiving the reply, Lin Wei and Guo Fan were very calm and did not show any displeasure.

This is just to inspire others, don’t be in a hurry!

Guo Fan even had the leisure to take out his mobile phone and send a 'rejected' message to Fang Ziheng.

27th, morning!

Wanda Film and Television's quotation, Song Ge boldly increased the price from 1.1 billion to 1.4 billion in front of several people.

This time, Hengyu Media was the first to refuse!

After some discussion, the four companies, China Film, Guangxian, Alibaba and Xinghui, seconded the proposal and rejected it.

27th, afternoon.

Chen Yu from China Film Group arrived, and after a few pleasantries, he offered a high guarantee of 1.5 billion.

It’s useless!

There was no need for Hengyu to open his mouth, Guangxian, Wanda Film and Television, and Alibaba Film and Television still refused.

Although the box office of 1.5 billion is high, the three of them can also quote this price, so they might as well distribute it themselves.

However, the person who came was Chen Yu, currently one of the top five leaders of the China Film Group. Everyone was relatively polite. They first detailed the development of the film market in the next two years before refusing in a serious manner.

"Mermaid" started filming this year, starring Zhou Xingchi, and will not be released until 2016. In two years, it will have a box office of more than 1.5 billion.

On the 27th, night!

Alibaba Pictures made an offer to several film investors for the first time. Fan Luyuan did not come, and Zhang Qiang became the representative.

1.7 billion!

Alibaba Pictures is indeed a big player. On the basis of the 1.5 billion reported by China Film Group, it increased its revenue by 200 million in one go.

Lin Wei, the representative of Hengyu Media, said without even thinking: "Reject!"

Then, Guangxian Li Xiaoping, Wanda Film and Television Song Ge, and a deputy director of the distribution department of China Film seconded the rejection.

At this point, the first round of small tests and quotations are completed.

The next day, March 28th.

It was still the Ruihua Hotel, and representatives of the six controlling parties, Lin Wei, Guo Fan, Zhang Qiang, Song Ge, Wang Changtian, Chen Zhenyu, and China Film Group met again.

Everyone came out of the sauna wearing bath towels and sweating profusely. They wiped their sweat with towels and drank herbal tea.

While everyone was leisurely, Chen Zhenyu revealed the first quotation of the day: "Everyone, I received a quotation this morning. Guangxian Media offered 1.8 billion. Director Wang hopes that everyone will consider it carefully."

As he said this, he glanced at Wang Changtian, who was a few steps away from the crowd and smoking.

"reject!"

Song Ge flatly refused without even raising an eyelid.

As soon as he spoke, Wang Changtian's smoking hand paused, an unhappy look flashed across his face, and then he took a deep puff and looked over leisurely.

"It's okay. It's normal to refuse. Next, Lao Wang will look at your quotations."

"As long as Director Wang understands."

Song Ge smiled, sat on a chair nearby, wiped his sweat with a towel, and analyzed: "According to Wanda Film and Television's internal evaluation, two years later, the box office of "Mermaid" will be at least 1.7 billion to 1.8 billion, no more." few."

"Yes, we at Hengyu are also optimistic that the movie will be a hit and the total box office will not be less than 1.8 billion."

Lin Wei followed up and told a piece of false information that had never been confirmed.

As Lin Wei finished speaking, others also showed signs of approval.

The box office of 1.8 billion barely reached everyone's expectations, or the bottom line.

Hengyu Media has also made an internal assessment of "Mermaid", but it is not 1.8 billion, and the specific amount must be kept confidential.

At this time, Song Ge looked at Lin Wei and smiled slightly: "Mr. Lin, does Hengyu still make an offer?"

"Report, of course!"

Lin Wei smiled confidently and made no secret of his ambition for "Mermaid".

Zhang Qiang's eyelids jumped when he heard this.

Before coming today, Fan Luyuan specifically told him that Ali's second quotation would start from tomorrow, which would definitely surprise the major prosecutors.

Zhang Qiang was originally quite looking forward to it, hoping to see the surprised faces of everyone present tomorrow.

But when he saw Lin Wei being so confident, he couldn't help but think that the price quoted by Alibaba Pictures tomorrow would not be as high as that of Hengyu Media.

I have to say that Zhang Qiang’s intuition is really accurate.

The next day, March 29th.

Hengyu Media and Alibaba Pictures quoted prices for the second round, with Hengyu quoting 2.2 billion and Alibaba quoting 2.1 billion.

Compared with the 1.8 billion reported in the glossy report, it is a full three to four billion higher!

The courage of Hengyu Media surprised Song Ge and others. They were all in disbelief when they received the news!

2.2 billion guaranteed!

There is no such high quotation in the past, and no Chinese-language film has ever achieved such results.

"Tang Detective 2", which just broke the record, is just on the verge of breaking the 2 billion box office mark.

Tempted!

At this moment, Stephen Chow's assistant Chen Zhenyu, Wang Changtian, and China Film's representatives were all tempted.

Even though Hengyu’s quotation will give priority to deducting up to 15% to 20% of the issuance share, the peak figure of 2.2 billion will definitely make people’s hearts flutter and instantly scratch everyone’s itch.

As long as the contract is signed, everyone can share the money!

A week ago, they gave Zhou Xingchi's Xinghui Film and Television production funds, and a week later, they can get the return on investment.

As soon as you go out and come in, you can make some money even after deducting the premium. Once you get the money, you can also start new investments.

This deal is done!

On the afternoon of the 29th, six investors gathered together again.

This time, the person who came was of a higher level.

Chen Yu from China Film, Wang Changtian from Guangxian, Lin Wei from Hengyu headquarters, Guo Fan, Hengyu Interactive Entertainment CEO Mo Xiangwan, Wanda Songge, Liu Ge, Alibaba Pictures Fan Luyuan, Zhang Qiang, plus assistant Zhou Xingchi, a total of ten people.

Chen Zhenyu received Zhou Xingchi's consent reply in the morning. His heart was surging and he looked at everyone with a smile in his eyes.

"Everyone, Hengyu quoted 2.2 billion, what do you think?"

Following Chen Zhenyu's inquiry, China Film Chen Yu was the first to show his interest and nodded in agreement.

Then came Wang Changtian, who looked at Lin Wei with squinted eyes and gave a thumbs up, indicating that we are still awesome.

Guangxian was used to playing small and small things in the past, but this time he was able to take 30% of the share of "Mermaid" and occupy absolute control. It can definitely be called Wang Changtian's investment in Deyi.

In addition, Zhou Xingchi has given up on movie distribution and will sell to whomever offers the highest price.

Among the six companies present, apart from Xinghui Film and Television, Guangxian, the company with the largest investment share, has a say.

After several days, everyone has made their bids. Hengyu Media has the highest bid, and it’s time to make a decision.

All I can say is that Lao Wang is still timid!

Just as he gave a thumbs up to Lin Wei, Mo Xiangwan, and Guo Fan, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan spoke one after another.

One after the other, two numbers are reported!

"Everyone, on behalf of Wanda Film and Television, I am offering a guarantee of 2.3 billion!"

"Everyone, on behalf of Alibaba Pictures, I offer a guarantee of 2.3 billion!"

Two voices appeared in the box at the same time, one was firm and forceful, the other was careless.

After finishing speaking, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan looked at each other and smiled. Then they sat firmly on the fishing boat and waited for everyone's reply.

hehe!

It’s true that Hengyu is rich, but are Wanda and Alibaba worse off?

Wanda Film and Television and Alibaba Pictures have long been coveting their investment shares in "Mermaid".

One company used theaters to win over Zhou Xingchi and got 10%, while the other relied on Hangzhou Ma to brainwash them and get the last 5%.

Wanda has made a lot of moves this year, and next year there will be Lao Mouzi's "Warring States", but the film has not yet been released the year after that.

Naturally, I don’t want to miss the distribution rights of “Mermaid”.

This is especially true for Alibaba Pictures. Fan Luyuan's ambition for "Mermaid" is even stronger than Song Ge's.

There is no way, the five movies announced by Alibaba Pictures after the beginning of the new year are not blockbusters, let alone big hits, and they can be popular without being thrown into the street.

From Alibaba Pictures, only "One Step Away", which was released during the Lunar New Year period, can compete with "Mermaid".

With a guarantee of 2.3 billion, the risk is indeed extremely high. The film has not started shooting, and everything is unknown until the film is completed.

But who made Hengyu fall in love with "Mermaid"?

Heng Yu's fancy is equivalent to Fang Ziheng's fancy, and Fang Ziheng's vision is obvious to all in the industry.

In order to shorten the gap with Hengyu Media, Song Ge and Fan Luyuan both made up their minds to grab "Mermaid".

The sudden opening of the two people made everyone else in the box startle and be surprised.

Chen Zhenyu took a deep breath, and then his face turned red. He was so happy that he took out his mobile phone to inform Zhou Xingchi.

It was Guo Fan next to him who held him back and told him to wait and report the results as soon as possible.

After being surprised, no one spoke in time and fell into a short silence.

A good while.

China Film Chen Yu winked at Wang Changtian, frowned slightly, looked at Song Ge and Fan Luyuan, and said in a serious voice: "You two, do you really want the distribution rights of "Mermaid"?"

"Yes, please help me!"

Song Ge was the first to speak up and bowed his hands to everyone.

Immediately, he stared at Fan Luyuan with an arrogant expression and whispered: "Director Fan, Alibaba's publicity ability seems to be a bit poor. A project as big as "Mermaid" cannot be promoted solely through the Internet!"

Yes, this guy regards Alibaba Pictures as his opponent and wants to step on it first.

When Fan Luyuan heard this, he rolled his eyes and groaned without replying.

Although Song Ge's words were unpleasant, they hit Alibaba Pictures' weak spot.

Even with Taopiaopiao, Alibaba Pictures' publicity and distribution capabilities are at best dominant online, ranking among the top four or even three in the country.

Hengyu, Guangxian, China Film, and even Tengxun, the four companies also have unparalleled promotion capabilities on the Internet, no less than Alibaba Pictures.

Offline, Alibaba Pictures is just a younger brother, and there aren’t many film and television companies that can beat them.

Not to mention Hengyu, Guangxian, China Film, Bona, Wanda Pictures, and Huace, even Galloping Pony, which fell out of the rankings, has stronger offline capabilities than Alibaba Pictures.

Generally speaking, Alibaba Pictures' promotion and distribution capabilities are not among the top five in China, and it is okay to release a film with an investment of over 100 million.

A blockbuster with an investment of 300 million is really a big deal!

The last time "Qixing Lu Wang" was released, Alibaba asked Huayi and Focus Media for help to handle the nationwide offline material laying, digital screen promotion, etc.

"Everyone, please rest assured that Alibaba Pictures knows that its promotion and distribution capabilities are limited, and it can use funds to make up for it. Alibaba Pictures can use 150 million to fully promote and distribute the movie."

"Before coming, I discussed with Alibaba Pictures internally that 50 million will be used for online promotion and 100 million will be used offline. Alibaba will then invite powerful companies to help!"

Fan Luyuan talks eloquently and has a very thick skin. He first admits Alibaba Pictures' weaknesses, and then uses money to throw money at people.

We at Alibaba Pictures are not good at it, but we have money!

Money can make all the difference, and anything that can be done with money is nothing!

Fan Luyuan's arrogance was noticed by everyone, and they all lamented that Alibaba was really a big dog, and he knew how to use money to throw money at people.

"hehe.."

"Director Fan, we are in the film and television industry and we are not used to the Internet."

At this moment, a female sneer suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.

Mo Xiangwan, who had been silent until now, smiled disdainfully and said coldly: "One is one, two is two. Director Fan said that 150 million yuan will be invested in publicity and distribution funds. I can also say that 200 million or 300 million yuan will be invested in publicity and distribution funds. Anyway, It can be deducted from the distribution fee after the movie is released.”

Having said this, Mo Xiangwan raised his head slightly and looked at Fan Luyuan teasingly.

"Isn't that right, Director Fan!"