Chapter 403 Cooperation with Guangguang
The news that Wang Changtian, Deng Chao and others appeared at the Xingchen Film and Television Company naturally could not be concealed from the reporters who had been waiting there for years.

As soon as the two entered the company, the reporter thought of them in the TV series "Breakup Guru".

"This means they have reached a deal to collaborate, right?" said a reporter from Sina Entertainment after seeing several people coming out.

"Of course. Didn't you see them heading straight for the restaurant next door?"

"That's Tong Liya, right?" Someone with sharp eyes spotted Yaya at the first moment.

"Yes, so Tong Liya will be starring in Deng Chao's new movie?"

By the time the group headed straight to the hotel, the reporter had already posted the latest news online.

...

On the other hand, Liu Yifei, who stayed at home, naturally saw the news online.

After Gu Wei returned, the young lady asked about the situation and then showed an expression of disinterest.

"Netizens say that Happy Twist's plays are very funny. Let's go and watch them when we have time. Bring Chang Chang with us. She's going to act in a comedy, so it's a good opportunity to learn from her."

"Okay, then let's go before the end of the month." Gu Wei agreed immediately. Calculating the time, "The Blade of the Assassin" should be completed this month.

The next day, Gu Wei went to the company as usual, and the young lady made an appointment with Zhang Liangying and others to go shopping.

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"whats the matter?"

Gu Wei and Song Ge looked at the assistant at the door at the same time, and the latter asked first.

"Boss, Mr. Song, the Film Bureau called and asked the company to send someone to a meeting at 10 a.m. tomorrow."

"Here they come. It seems the General Administration can't wait any longer." Song Ge said after hearing this.

Gu Wei also nodded, "Okay, I understand, you can go back to work first.

"Director Gu, it should be the matter of "The Flowers of War." Song Ge spoke again to confirm.

Gu Wei nodded and said affirmatively: "Apart from that incident, what else could it be?

The uproar was so big that the producers and the theater chain held several meetings but could not come to an agreement. "

"I heard that the two sides met several times these days, but each time they parted on bad terms.

The bottom line of the cinema chain is: if they can’t reach an agreement, they won’t show “The Flowers of War”.

Zhang Weiping was also very persistent and refused to allow theaters to screen the film unless the share and ticket prices were increased.

It seems that the continuous increase in share has given Zhang Weiping confidence. " Song Ge said with some emotion.

"Before, Zhang Weiping was able to succeed many times thanks to Zhang Yimou, but now we hear that the conflict between the two is getting bigger and bigger. Everyone thinks that the two may break up and don't want to give them any face.

Furthermore, now is not like before, there are more and more directors in the industry, and there are too many movies produced every year to be shown. Even if the theaters refuse to show "The Flowers of War", they will only make less money. "

Song Ge listened to Gu Wei's analysis and nodded unconsciously.

"In the long run, this box office share still has hidden dangers. After all, the box office revenue must be three times the investment cost to make a profit, which is too much pressure for producers and investors.

If we can’t negotiate well this time, the producers will still be suppressed by the theaters in the future.”

Song Ge was a little worried. It was his dream to build Xingchen Film and Television into the largest film and television complex in the country, but certain domestic systems and environment did restrict the development of the film industry, and this was not something that one person could change.

The deeper you get into it, the more powerless you feel.

Perhaps seeing his worries, Gu Wei encouraged him: "Don't be discouraged. Even if you can't change it this time, there will still be ways to break through in the future, and the environment will get better and better."

"Then should I go this time?" Song Ge asked. As for what Gu Wei said, Song Ge just regarded it as a consolation.

"Forget it, let's go together. The Film Bureau must want me to attend the meeting. Besides, the people present tomorrow should all be the heads of various production companies, or big directors and producers, plus representatives from the theaters, so it can be considered a formal meeting."

In the domestic film and television industry, many well-known directors have their own production companies, and a few are studios.

Gu Wei was also waiting for the meeting to start. After all, he also had his own demands to express.

Hearing this, Song Ge responded and left the office to make preparations. There are many directors under the company, and everyone must speak with one voice first.

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The next day, the entrance of the Radio and Television Station was really bustling.

As soon as Gu Wei arrived at the door, he saw a group of people gathered together.

Seeing Gu Wei, Song Ge, Wuershan, Ning Hao, Lu Yang and others coming together, Wang Changtian strode over.

"I'm here, Director Gu. I've been waiting for you."

While speaking, Wang Changtian pointed to a group of people not far away. Gu Wei looked closely and saw that everyone was there.

Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun, the two big guys leading the group.

Wang Zhongjun, Wang Changtian, Wu Kebo, Yang Shoucheng, Yu Dong.

Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Chen Hong, Gu Changwei, Jia Zhangke, Zhong Lifang, etc.

Everyone at the scene was familiar, and greetings were heard constantly.

As the leader, Zhang Weiping also came forward and said, "Director Gu, thank you for your support. Today's matter depends on you."

"Producer Zhang, you're too polite. Everyone knows that you are the initiator and today is your home court." Gu Wei chatted with the other party with a forced smile.

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In the distance, people from the cinema were also gathering together, with no intention of approaching. "Boss Ye, Director Gu is here too. Do you think the General Administration will not favor them this time?" The representative of Xingmei couldn't help but ask.

Ye Ning looked at the group of people opposite him, thoughtfully.

"No, the General Administration is only mediating the conflict. The main thing is that we both need to reach an agreement."

Wanda and Stellar Media are both ranked in the top eight cinema chains, with Wanda ranking first and Stellar Media ranking behind.

Among the eight major cinema chains, only these two are familiar with various directors, after all, they are also producers.

When Ye Ning spoke, everyone else nodded.

"Boss Ye is right. The General Administration can't force us to drink water. We are of the same opinion and firm in our attitude. There is nothing they can do."

"That's right, I will never give in this time."

"Yes, we can't let Zhang Weiping be too arrogant, and we can't let the price go up every time he says so."

"I don't think he will be able to keep going for many more days."

At this moment, everyone else kept talking, and it seemed like they were united in their hatred of the enemy.

After a while, seeing that everyone had arrived, both parties walked into the meeting room.

After entering the General Administration, everyone found their seats and took their seats.

The leaders of the General Administration sat in the middle.

The cinema chain is on the left, and the production company is on the right.

To be honest, producers definitely want to increase their share of the profits, especially those without the support of theaters. They will be in an unfair situation from the first day they are born.

When Gu Wei came in, he sat directly on the producer's side. Wang Changtian changed his seat and sat next to Gu Wei.

"Hey, there's something exciting to watch today."

Wang Changtian was a little excited. Does this mean that the producer’s share of the box office will increase from today?
"Whether it's lively or not depends on the performance of producer Zhang. After all, he is the main force."

Gu Wei smiled and exchanged a glance with Zhang Weiping. The other party felt that his fighting power was at its peak at the moment. It was obviously winter, but he felt a little hot all over.

"Cough cough." A cough was heard and the conference room suddenly became quiet.

“I invited everyone here today to talk about a big thing that happened in the circle recently. I believe everyone already knows what it is.

In that case, let's get started. If you have something to say, talk it out nicely. If it doesn't work once, try it a second time. Don't make threats if you can't reach an agreement."

Director Tong first made an opening speech and set the tone for the meeting, which was to have good discussions and finalize matters, and not allow anyone to disrupt the stable development of the industry.

After all, it's really you threatening me and I threatening you on both sides.

While saying, if you don't improve, I won't let you go.

While saying, then we will ban it.

On the production side, Zhang Weiping naturally spoke first. This time he was smarter and did not start with "The Flowers of War", but directly talked about the cooperation with the theater chain.

"Director Tong, leaders!
I won’t say much about the cause of the incident, but the theater chains have recently colluded privately to form an alliance. Their move is undoubtedly a monopolistic behavior and violates relevant national regulations.

If theater chains are really allowed to form alliances, then by then, I'm afraid that scheduling, partnering, ticket prices and other behaviors will not be determined by market demand, but by the theater chain alliance.

In any industry, the emergence of a monopoly "oligopoly" is the beginning of a pathological situation, and this time is no exception.

If the cinema alliance is truly realized and the boycott of "The Flowers of War" is successful, it will undoubtedly be a disaster for the Chinese film industry. From then on, mainland films will decline and have to catch up with Europe and the United States and develop. "

Zhang Weiping's words are quite insightful. After all, neither the General Administration nor the producers want such a situation to occur.

Gu Wei's mouth curled up when he heard this. Who said Zhang Weiping only knew how to make up stories? These words were obviously carefully prepared.

Sure enough, after hearing this, the other people in the production team were all excited and communicated with each other through eye contact.

"Nonsense, who said the alliance is a monopoly?"

When the representative of the cinema heard this, he immediately refuted it. Zhang Weiping's words were simply heart-breaking. After all, it involved monopoly and violated national regulations. With this big hat put on him, even if he was right, he would become wrong.

"Director Tong, leaders.

There is no basis for what Zhang Weiping said. The theater alliance is just verbal talk and there is actually no specific agreement at all.

Furthermore, cinema chains also have difficulties. After all, movie screenings require venues and equipment, which require huge investments and are not something that can be achieved simply by saying so.

In recent years, the film industry has developed rapidly. In order to keep up with the development of the times, some newly built cinemas have high costs and it is difficult to make a profit. A 2% profit share adjustment is not a small amount. Especially once this is made, many blockbusters next year will surely follow suit.

Once Mr. Zhang opens his mouth, he will adjust the ticket prices privately, which may also cause the cinema chain to lose money. Only when you manage the household do you know how expensive firewood and rice are. The producers cannot only consider themselves and not consider the downstream cinema chains. "

Ye Ning said slowly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he received unanimous approval from the theater chain.

"Yes, leader, Mr. Ye is right."

"Leader, it's really difficult to run a cinema. It's not like what Zhang Weiping said, you can just make money by doing nothing. If a cinema doesn't show movies, the seats will just be empty. That's nonsense from people who have never worked in a cinema."

"People who run cinemas have to leave behind a fixed asset when they build them. If those who make movies lose money, they have to bear it themselves. All the risks are on us, and the cinemas get the lion's share of the profits. What are you dissatisfied with?" Zhang Weiping continued.

Ye Ning and others from the cinema continued to refute.

The two sides started talking to each other in an instant.

(End of this chapter)