A great director who grew up happily

Chapter 354: Industry Reshuffle Inspired by Butterfly Wings

Mr. Wang and Mr. Wang from Huayi looked at each other across the table, and the atmosphere froze for a moment.

In the end, it was his younger brother Wang Zhonglei who took a step back, put the teacup back on the table, and spoke helplessly.

"Brother, I can't control your news, but can you take a look? For the last movie, not counting the copyright sales, his company received over 1.8 million in box office revenue alone. Now, 'The Beginning' has only been online for half a month, and it has already brought his company 700 million in profit. Do you know what Penguin is offering him for his next TV series? The copyright starts at million per episode."

"Chen Jinnian's company is now a money-printing machine. Will he sell it? If you were in his place, would you sell it?"

Faced with his brother's questioning, Wang Zhongjun took off his glasses and threw them on the tea table, rubbing his temples irritably.

There was a reason for his anxiety. For the entire last year, Huayi had been entangled with Wanda, or to be more precise, it was beaten on the head. All its movies were pre-scheduled for screening in Wanda Cinemas' own theaters, and the ten movies in which it participated in the investment throughout the year only earned 31 billion yuan at the box office.

The share of box office revenue that Huayi gets is pitifully small. After deducting the production costs and investment, it is almost a loss. The company has suffered a complete defeat in the film business sector. The only reason it can still make a profit is entirely due to the boost from the investment sector.

If Wang Zhongjun wants to take advantage of Chen Jinnian's company and suck his blood, it depends on whether Chen Jinnian agrees.

"Is there any hope for investing?"

"Impossible! This guy is very smart. He owns 90% of the company's shares, and the remaining shareholders are all his people. Even Wanda's attempt to acquire shares at a premium is blocked." Wang Zhonglei said depressedly. He now felt like a dog wanting a turtle, and he didn't know where to start.

"Can I participate in the investment and distribution of the film?" Wang Zhongjun still did not give up.

"It's difficult. He now only accepts investors who have cinema chains and publicity channels, such as Penguin Weibo or Wanda China Film. Not only do they give a small share, but they also have no say."

Wang Zhongjun stood up and stood by the window to express his depression.

"I don't believe that money can't buy him out. It's simply that the price isn't high enough. Try to contact him again. Even if I offer him a tenfold premium, I'll take his shares. Also, find out when his film 'Ballet Revenge' will be filmed and released. It's all about ballet. I don't believe it's such a coincidence."

There have been no movies with ballet elements on the market for many years. However, just as "Youth" started shooting in January, Chen Jinnian submitted "Ballet Revenge" for review in February, which seemed like a sign of a potential competition.

"Also, tell Feng Kuazi and Fan Xiaopang to prepare for "Cell Phone 2" in advance. We can't delay it any longer. The film market is surrounded by wolves, and we must release a blockbuster movie." Wang Zhongjun's expression was extremely serious.

But Wang Zhonglei still has lingering fears about "Cell Phone". He invested in this movie back then, and there are too many behind-the-scenes things involved. If possible, he really doesn't want to take on this hot potato.

However, seeing his elder brother's stubborn expression, he nodded in agreement. After all, Xiao Cui had resigned from CCTV and was now just an ordinary teacher at Communication University of China. Without the protection of CCTV, he would at most be bombarded online, but he could just endure it.

Chen Jinnian, who was secluded in the office, naturally had no idea that he was being targeted by many people and might even have inadvertently caused a major reshuffle in the industry. He was now entangled in trivial matters.

"I've said it many times, I won't see them." Chen Jinnian said to Liu Tingting irritably.

"They are all producers and celebrities in the industry. Wouldn't it be a shame not to go?"

Liu Tingting looked at those familiar names and felt like she was in a dream. They were all actresses that she could only see on local TV, but now they had to line up to treat her boss to a meal.

"Haha, what's wrong with that? My film's approval came out last month. Why didn't they come then? Now that my web series is popular, they all want to meet me. Is that to see me? I'm embarrassed to expose them."

Chen Jinnian rolled his eyes and said this, then he kicked his feet and pushed his office chair to the water dispenser next to him to get some water.

"Reject them all, reject them immediately. My movie can't afford these big names like Yang Tianbao and Da Mi Mi. I'm crazy. I'm giving them roles. I admit they are beautiful and famous, but what's the point? This is an action movie. Are they going to have to perform a self-admiring cutout and a 'Are you okay?'"

After he finished his crazy complaints, he immediately drank a sip of water, but then frowned, "The machine is broken, why is the water cold?"

Liu Tingting sighed and walked over to turn on the water dispenser.

"Boss, are you sure? They're both the most popular right now. They both just started new dramas at the beginning of the year, especially 'Eternal Love', which has already gone viral."

"Nonsense, what's the point of fire? I'm not a money launderer. I don't have that much money to pay them. I refuse all of them."

Movies are his private domain and cannot be opened to outsiders, especially now that we are in the era of traffic. The profits earned by investors are not as high as the salaries taken by stars.

There are many characters in "Ballet Revenge", but they are basically all cannon fodder roles. There are only three main female characters. The female role is given to Wang Yidi, and the female high school student is given to Zhao Jinmai.

He has also chosen the only ballet dancer and plans to go to the Central Academy of Drama in the afternoon to see her.

"Okay then." Liu Tingting said with a little disappointment. She had thought that she could take advantage of this opportunity to see with her own eyes those big stars on TV and mobile phones, but she didn't expect the boss to be completely dismissive.

"Also, the special effects company needs to purchase a large amount of equipment. Director Yu is already waiting outside. Do you need any..."

Hearing this, Chen Jinnian slapped his forehead with a headache. Without Liu Tingting saying anything else, he knew that she was here to ask him for money.

"I don't want to see him. Tell him to talk to my dad and Director Tong. There's no point asking me for hardware equipment. But tell him to get everything he needs. If graphics card prices skyrocket in the future and he comes to me for equipment again, I'll skin him alive."

Chen Jinnian had just received a share of the box office from "Hello Teacher", but now it seems that he can't keep it. The purchase of machines and the expansion of staff will require another 300 to 400 million yuan in investment.

Seeing his depressed look, Liu Tingting smiled, but did not leave. She still stood there waiting.

After a while, Chen Jinnian also noticed it and looked up and asked, "Do you have anything else to do?"

"The boss is really smart."

"Sister Tingting, stop flattering me and speak quickly."

Liu Tingting flipped through the folder in her hand. "Mr. Huang's agent sent you an inquiry, saying that if it's convenient for you, Mr. Huang would like to give you a call to chat."

Chen Jinnian understood who Teacher Huang was referring to, but he didn't understand why Chef Huang didn't call him directly, but instead went around in circles to inform him.

After thinking for a while, he waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about this matter. I will handle it myself."