Since 1983

Columbia now has only one office in Beijing, and later opened a Columbia (Asia) company, which is responsible for the investment and distribution of Chinese films.

It's a pity that the vision is not very good. Except for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Kung Fu, the rest performed poorly overseas.

For example, in Big Wrist, Feng Pants originally imagined that it was to film the funeral of a big name in the mainland. Once Columbia came in, it became a Hollywood mogul and brought in Donald Sutherland, the president from The Hunger Games.

The cost was 3.3 million US dollars, or more than 20 million RMB, and it cost 10 million to invite foreigners.

43 million domestic box office, overseas hit the street. Feng Pants thinks that he is losing money and spending money for nothing, and he can't get rid of the burden and play Chinese style humor, so it is better to focus on the mainland market.

Of course, it is not a loss in terms of investment, and the bulk is taken by Colombia.

So it’s very interesting. Columbia’s original intention may be to invade capital, but it turned out to be a good friend of Chinese films, with one-stop production and sales...

This is also a common problem of Chinese-language movies. Except for a few that can make a name for themselves overseas, commercial films are basically all-in, and the real popular ones are literary films.

Like Zhang Guoshi, he has been supported by foreign capital since his debut.

Ju Dou is invested by Japan's Tokuma Bookstore, Raise the Red Lantern and Alive are invested by Times International (Hong Kong), but the parent company is Taiwan, and the boss is Qiu Fusheng.

Barbara Robinson, who later became the managing director of Columbia (Asia) Company, worked in Era International at that time, and she also had a relationship.

But when it came to Speak Well, firstly, it was an urban film, and secondly, Gong Li didn't participate in the performance, so the capitalists all ran away.

But now when filming Not One Less, foreigners can see that it is a rural drama, ouch! Ok, Ok.

We are very interested in Director Zhang's new film, which conforms to his consistent style and themes he is good at, and has broad prospects for distribution.

First of all, I am very grateful, and secondly, I am sorry. Our budget is completed, the funds are in place, and we are preparing for the shooting. If you want to participate in the investment, it seems that there is no need.

But overseas, I can entrust you with the responsibility.

It hit it off and reached a preliminary intention immediately.

The overseas distribution of Not One Less was handed over to the other party. Xu Fei didn't want to share in the global box office. It just sounds good, so he might as well buy it out.

Ever since, the cost came back and earned.

Teacher Xu began to pluck the wool again, and said with a smile: Actually, we just finished a movie called The Wind, which is about what you call spies and secret agents.

The cast is huge, including Gong Li, Zhang Manyu, Ge You, Jiang Wen, and Liang Jiahui. I think in the European market, at least the degree of recognition is relatively high, and even has a certain degree of popularity.

oh?

The two chatted quietly in English for a while, and said, We are interested, can we have a look at the samples first?

certainly.

We talked about two films when we met for the first time, and we couldn't continue. The atmosphere of the three people's wine table was warm, and they toasted the possible long-term cooperation.

That night, the study.

A picture of Mountain Ghost hangs on the wall, an incense burner from the Ming Dynasty is placed on the table, and a rhinoceros horn cup from the Qing Dynasty is played in his hand.

As soon as Xu Fei thought about it, he went back to his home, and his body and soul could get energy.

Colombia is keen to invest in Chinese films, but it is not a good choice, and at this stage, Chinese films cannot be released at all. Not to mention now, even in 2020, it will not be possible to play.

We still have to curve to save the country...

He touched the rhino horn cup, put it back on the table, and continued to write his English script.

With his English level, reading and speaking are no problem, but writing is a more advanced thing. Get out the draft first, and then ask a master to smooth it out.

…………

February.

In Southeast Asia in 1997, most countries were immersed in a feast of assets, unaware of the loopholes in their own economic systems.

Such as Thailand.

The Thai baht has good liquidity and a huge asset bubble. The trade deficit for several years has caused the Thai government to sell a large amount of foreign exchange, and the Thai baht is obviously overvalued.

This currency is simply a meal on the plate, and international speculators have begun to do it.

Chinese people know nothing about and don't care about things that happen in places that only have the concept of New Malaysia and Thailand tourism. After the Spring Festival, Times Media's various tasks are running in an orderly and rapid manner.

Sohu Corporation.

Everyone was having a meeting, and Zhang Hu said: Yinghaiwei has launched a nationwide network, and is already the largest network service provider in China.

Their users exploded to 40,000, and we only had 5,000. I think we need to change our strategy and launch e-mail first, so that we can quickly attract users.

agree.

agree.

Everyone had no objection, and Zhang Huhu said again: I also heard a piece of news that several network access providers jointly filed a negotiation, believing that the Internet access fee is too high and has become a bottleneck restricting the development of the Internet.

Relevant departments attach great importance to it and may report it to the State Planning Commission. If the Planning Commission takes over, it is estimated that an investigation will be launched.

Go to Yinghaiwei?

Of course, who makes it the biggest?

But isn't the superior not allowed to promote the Internet?

That was last year, and this year is different. I think the country's position is very firm, and the Internet can't be wrong.

Why is Ying Haiwei called a pioneer? In addition to being one step ahead of others, he has also assumed many industry responsibilities. Just like this time, the investigation team of the Planning Commission stayed in Yinghaiwei for a month to investigate all operational details and determine the cost.

Then in June, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications invested 7 billion yuan to start the 169 national multimedia communication network. By the end of the year, the price of Internet access has been greatly reduced, from thousands of yuan per month to hundreds or even tens of dollars.

But Ying Haiwei was at a loss, and the momentum of triumphant advancement slowed down until it disappeared.

...

Tianxia Office, the crew of Endless.

Feng Pants was still a little uneasy sitting on the large and comfortable leather chair. Compared with this, Haomeng was not even as good as the grass-stage team. But he looked at a few acquaintances and relaxed again.

Ge Ye, an old artist with both virtue and skill.

Sister Xiaobei, a film and television star with both talent and appearance.

Comrade Fu Biao, simple and honest, a powerful star with excellent acting skills.

Got it, fart! Liu Bei was covered in goosebumps.

When old friends meet, it is inevitable that they will be sincere. Please understand...

Feng Trousers laughed happily and gritted his teeth: Endless is the play of the three of you. With you, it will be 80% successful. The remaining 20 will be left for me to do some trivial work.

I thank you in advance.

He didn't reach out to hit the smiling person, not to mention he was full of good words. He made the three of them very comfortable and polite.

The heroine of the original version is Wu Qianlian, it is said that in order to open up the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets. Just kidding, Endless couldn't even open the southern market, and returned to the Hong Kong and Taiwan markets.

Now that there is no interference, Feng Pants, just to be on the safe side, naturally invited Liu Bei to play.

Historically, the third part of the Lunar New Year film trilogy Party A and Party B, See You or Be There, and Endless has the lowest box office. Because of the similarity, there was no breakthrough.

The world's New Year's films have become a brand, this time Xu Fei let go, and a large number of companies posted up and asked for advertisements.

What Bank of China, Konka, a certain real estate... Before the auction started, I took 10 million first.

Damn! Feng's trousers sucked his teeth, and he was more angry than others.

...

Papa Xu!

Ah bah, Teacher Xu!

The young master jumped up and down in the meeting room, raised his hands and said, I finished filming Suzhou River, and I did a great job!

Yeah, sit down!

This is a small conference room, director Zhang Zien, male lead Pan Yueming, female lead Zhou Xun, supporting roles Jiang Wu, Liang Tian, ​​Wang Yan, Xiao Taohong, Zhu Yuanyuan, Xin Baiqing, etc.

There was another one named Li Xiaoran who said hello timidly. She graduated from Beiwu and only acted in one movie, but somehow she was discovered by Teacher Xu again.

Oh, the skin is so white, Chi Liu Chi Liu!

Zhu Chongba is played by Sun Baoguang, Zhu Di is played by Wan Hongjie, the original lineup.

There are two versions of Zhu Chongba's appearance, one has a big face, regular features, and a dignified appearance; the other is like Liao Fan.

Liao Fan was too young, so he could only find Sun Baoguang.

Historically, Zhu Di was 17 years older than Zhu Yunqi, but it's not a big deal for drama. Wan Hongjie is Song Li in Wulin Outer History, with a mature and stable beard.

Pan Yueming himself is a baby and looks young.

Jiang Wu and Liang Tian played the role of two idiot princes, Wang Yan and Li Xiaoran were the villains, Xiao Taohong and Zhu Yuanyuan were the girlfriends of the heroine, and Xin Baiqing was the eunuch...

From the lineup, you can see how much the company attaches importance to.

Teacher Xu personally presided over the small meeting, saying: This year and next year's ten dramas, the six groups of Tianxian Duo, Tang Bohu, Getting on the Wrong Sedan Chair, and Serious Cases have all been filmed.

Tai Chi and Li San are currently filming, and the rest are Never Close My Eyes, Zhu Bajie, Da Zhai Men, and this drama.

To be honest, I attach great importance to both this drama and Zhu Bajie, because it is a pioneering drama. A story about time travel and a story about mythology will definitely set off a trend.

There are more and more scenic spots in Xiangshan, and the studios have been built. You will be permanently stationed in the film and television city. Especially you, be mentally prepared to make your home in Xiangshan this year.

Hee hee, I can handle it!

Xiao Taohong is happy, her eyes are gone, and she still has Zhu Bajie's scene.

The filming is planned to start in the summer. I will definitely watch it then. Give me a lot of energy. Don't...

As he was talking, he was suddenly interrupted by a voice from nowhere.

Everyone was stunned, Xiao Taohong spoke bluntly and blinked: Huh? Why are you still playing mourning?

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