Entertainment 1998

Chapter 699: 698, How to Kill Pirates
[Reporter Tu, did you interview Jiang Feng on December 12? ]

At 10 o'clock this morning, Jing Wei was sulking in the studio when he suddenly received a text message from Zhang Weiping, the producer of the movie "Hero".

When he saw the text message, Jing Wei felt inexplicably happy.

The world premiere of the movie "Hero" will be held at 8 o'clock in the evening and will be broadcast live to the whole country and even the world through movie channels. This is a big event.

But unfortunately, since I was just an intern reporter at the film channel, I had no chance to host such a major event.

But now, things seem to have taken a turn for the better.

The producer of "Hero", Zhang Weiping, actually contacted me via text message.

Therefore, Jing Wei gave a serious reply immediately.

[Of course I interviewed him.

The interview footage was broadcast on the movie channel's program "Movie Report". Mr. Zhang, have you also seen my interview video? 〕

[Yes, I saw it! ]

[Reporter Tu, this is what happened. I need Jiang Feng's help with something small. But you also know that asking for help comes at a price. This is called equal exchange.]

[Well, let me put it this way.]

Reporter Tu, if you can persuade Jiang Feng to help me, I will give you a house in the Third Ring Road, about 120 square meters, and a brand new red Cadillac. 】

hiss…

As a trainee reporter from an ordinary family and a college student who is still half a year away from graduation, Jing Wei desires to own his own car and house more than anyone else.

Because of these two things, I can be considered a Beijinger.

Therefore, when Jing Wei saw Zhang Weiping's text message, he could not hide his excitement.

But after calming down a little, Jing Wei realized what price he would have to pay...

A few days ago, someone in the station gave a similar hint, Jing Wei, if you want to stay in the movie channel after graduation, I feel like you should look for someone.

Regarding this matter, Jing Wei wanted to think about it for a while. Even if the other party was a super handsome and super talented person like Jiang Feng, this lady is only 22 years old this year and has never experienced sex.

And just when Jing Wei was hesitating, Zhang Weiping increased the bet.

[Reporter Tu, if you think the car and the house are a little too little, it’s okay, I promise to give you another 50 RMB.]

Money and silk touch people's hearts.

After seeing the figure of 50 RMB, Jing Wei immediately took a taxi to Xingtan Road near Beijing Film Academy. As soon as she got off the car, she saw Zhang Weiping with a frustrated look on his face.

"Mr. Zhang, hello."

"Oh, you're here. Come in if you're here. Now it depends on whether you can persuade Jiang Feng to help you."

Having said that, Zhang Weiping raised his hand and looked at his watch.

"It's 12:10 now. There are still more than 7 hours until the world premiere in the evening. I hope you can deal with Jiang Feng during this time!
Otherwise, I will jump off the building tonight."

"Ah..." Jing Wei was surprised.

The time is too tight.

You have to know that according to the experience of the female hosts in the station, they all drink coffee and chat, then take a plane to another place, find a place where no one knows them, and the two of them will stay there for two or three days before coming back.

But now, you want the results this afternoon?
"Well, Mr. Zhang, can you tell me what you want Director Jiang Feng to do for you?"

"I've already told Jiang Feng, you don't need to know. Your task now is to help me persuade him."

Having said this, without hesitation, Zhang Weiping pushed open the door of Xinfusheng Restaurant, and Jing Wei, wearing a white down jacket, hurriedly followed.

……

"Hi, Brother Feng!"

Walking into the restaurant and seeing Jiang Feng who had just sat down, Jing Wei greeted him sweetly.

Jing Wei not only greeted Jiang Feng, but also politely extended his hand to Jiang Zhiqiang, Zhang Yimou, Han Shanye and others.

"Hello, Mr. Han. I'm Jing Wei, an intern reporter from the movie channel."

"Hello, Director. My favorite movie of yours is Raise the Red Lantern."

"You are Mr. Jiang from Edko Films, right? Many people in the industry say that you have a keen eye for talent. You produced and released Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and then you collaborated with the director on Hero."

Beautiful women, old men like them very much.

What's more, Jing Wei is also an intellectual beauty who is very good at speaking and graceful.

So, as soon as they shook hands, Jiang Zhiqiang and Zhang Yimou took the initiative to make room for her.

"Reporter, please sit down. We still need your help to promote the movie 'Hero' tonight."

"Thank you!"

Jing Wei thanked him and sat down next to Han Shanye, opposite Jiang Feng.

"Brother Feng, do you still remember me? This is the second time we've met. The last time we met was at the entrance of the airport terminal."

"remember."

Jiang Feng opened his beer and nodded with a smile.

However, while Jiang Feng was busy, he did not forget to observe the interaction between Han Shanye, Zhang Yimou, Jiang Zhiqiang and Zhang Weiping, well, to be precise, the eye contact interaction.

Seeing Zhang Weiping, Zhang Yimou, Han Shanye and Jiang Zhiqiang all looked at him and asked, "What happened?"

Zhang Weiping shook his head slightly, then glanced at Jing Wei inconspicuously.

Ha ha…

It seems that this was a conspiracy among the four old men. One of them did the dirty and tiring work, while the other three came up with ideas and solutions.

Of course, even though he understood their little actions, Jiang Feng didn't say anything. If he did, everyone would be collectively embarrassed.

The chef at Xinfusheng Restaurant is very reliable.

In less than 20 minutes, almost all the dishes ordered by Han Shanye were served.

Beef brisket stewed with tomatoes, fried vermicelli with duck eggs, shredded pork with Beijing sauce, and lucky charm. Well, it’s actually a whole pig. Now it’s the beginning of the 21st century. If it were a few years later, Han Shanye would not eat this stuff even if he was asked to.

Celebrities' health preservation started probably in 07 or 08.

The last dish was the crystal pork elbow that Jiang Feng ordered.

The reason why he ate so lavishly was because Jiang Feng had been filming abroad for such a long time and had never had the chance to eat this.

Now, the food is here.

Jiang Feng naturally picked up the chopsticks and was about to attack the elbow, but as soon as he stretched out the chopsticks, he felt something strange on his leg. A high-heeled shoe was rubbing against his calf gently.

Ok…

Jiang Feng didn't even need to look down to know that it was Jing Wei who was sitting opposite him.

But this action is too awkward.

Not to mention comparing with Fan Jiuyi, she can't even be compared with the love-brained Gao Yuanyuan.

Thinking of this, Jiang Feng gently tilted his body to move his legs further away from the other side, then he picked up a piece of elbow meat with chopsticks and put it in his mouth to chew slowly.

"Brother Feng..."

"Ok?"

"Mr. Zhang has already told you the actual situation. Do you have any way to help him?"

Perhaps because Jing Wei's feet couldn't reach her, she actually stated her purpose directly at the dinner table.

The purpose of my coming here is actually to ask you to help Zhang Weiping. Jiang Feng's first reaction to Jing Wei's behavior was "Is this woman a tiger?" We were just playing dumb, but I didn't expect you to point it out.

However, Jiang Feng couldn't help but admire this woman's cleverness.

Because by doing this, Jing Wei was actually putting himself on the fire.

Han Shanye, Zhang Weiping, Jiang Zhiqiang and Zhang Yimou are all here. If you have the ability but don't help, you will basically offend the entire Chinese-language film industry. If you don't have the ability, then there is no need for me to continue to bother you.

And I'm touching your legs...

Damn it, ladies, you have to use your brain to make money, okay?!

Ok…

Jing Wei's sudden question not only startled Jiang Feng, but also woke up Zhang Yimou, Jiang Zhiqiang, Zhang Weiping and Han Shanye. Yes, the situation is so critical, we don’t know whether Jiang Feng can solve it.

Then everyone looked at Jiang Feng.

Facing everyone's gaze, Jiang Feng frowned slightly and raised the beer glass in his hand.

"Everyone, I'll drink first as a sign of respect, you can do whatever you want."

"Wait, don't rush to drink!

Jiang Feng, tell me the truth, can you solve this problem? As far as I know, the pirates have already distributed the goods and are just waiting for our movie to be released.

As soon as the movie is released and the news gets heated, I guarantee that pirates will be able to sell pirated discs of the movie "Hero" all over the world overnight." Jiang Zhiqiang of Edko Films was indeed quick to speak.

Now that the window paper has been broken, there's no need to hide it.

"Um…"

Jiang Feng chuckled softly.

"Mr. Jiang, you have seen big scenes in Hollywood, and you have also worked on how the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won awards.

Well, let's put it this way for now.

I think the $200 million that China Film Group and Edko Films spent on The Departed seems a bit too little.”

"How much do you want?"

"Add another 200 million US dollars!" Jiang Feng stretched out two fingers.

"With an additional $200 million in operating expenses, I'll leave it to fate whether the movies "Departures" and "The Departed" can win awards."

"..."

Jiang Zhiqiang and Han Shanye were silent.

Some time ago, China Film Group and Emperor Entertainment Group paid Harvey Weinstein 200 million US dollars in operating expenses.

If we have to pay another 200 million now, it is not that we cannot afford it. After all, the money earned by "The Departed" has far exceeded this amount. However, China Film Group is owned by the state, and Emperor Entertainment Group has shareholders.

It is easy to deposit this money, but it seems a bit difficult to take it out.

Jiang Feng was not in a hurry and ate and drank slowly.

Pick up a piece of pork elbow, put it in your mouth, and then drink a glass of beer...

"Well..., Jiang Feng, can you guarantee that the method you said will work?"

After being silent for almost 10 minutes, Zhang Weiping finally couldn't help it. Although Xin Pingmei Film Company was not the major shareholder in the investment of the movie "Hero".

However, Xin Ping Pictures is the only distributor of the movie "Hero" in mainland China. If pirated discs flood the mainland, Xin Ping Pictures' revenue will be the first to suffer.

China Film Group and Emperor Entertainment Group will distribute this film globally.

"Mr. Zhang, I can guarantee that as long as you use my method, you will definitely be able to kill the pirates."

"Pfft, cough cough cough..."

Jingwei, who was drinking water, reacted a little too strongly.

I have only heard of pirates cheating film producers and distributors; I have never heard of film producers and distributors cheating pirates.

So now, I have reason to suspect that Jiang Feng is bragging.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Weiping actually believed him.

"Jiang Feng, go ahead.

I promise you here that no matter whether China Film Group and Edko Films agree to give you an additional 200 million US dollars in operating expenses, I am willing to give you 100 million US dollars. "

Hearing that Zhang Weiping could afford half of the money, Jiang Zhiqiang and Han Shanye, who had been hesitant just now, suddenly became excited and patted their chests and said, "We will transfer the money to Harvey Weinstein this afternoon."

All are adults.

They were all very familiar partners. Seeing that they had promised, Jiang Feng did not ask them to sign and just spoke.

"In fact, it is very simple to do. Xinping Film Company will hold a press conference and publicly promise to the public that if ordinary people catch someone selling pirated discs, they will be rewarded 10 yuan.

If you report this to the police and they catch someone selling pirated discs, you will get a reward of 5 yuan, which will be paid on the spot once the person is caught."

groove…

Originally a gentle girl, Jing Wei couldn't help but swear at this moment.

I have to say, Jiang Feng's move was really awesome!

Because money is a great attraction, and under the stimulation of huge prizes, ordinary people no longer have to go to work in the company, but just stroll around the streets. As long as they find anyone selling pirated discs of "Hero", they will get 10 yuan if they catch them.

If you feel there is danger, report it to the police and you can get 5 yuan if you catch one.

You have to know that at this moment, the average annual salary of Chinese people is only 11000 yuan.

In this way, it is equivalent to completely cutting off other sales channels for pirated discs, because people who sell pirated discs do not need to commit crimes in defiance of the law. As long as they dare to go to the streets, they will see ordinary people with green eyes.

But now there is a question: where will the huge bonus come from?

It won't take much. Even if they catch 100 street vendors selling pirated discs, Xin Picture Film Company will still lose a lot of money. You have to know that this is a full 1000 million RMB.

But before Jing Wei could ask the question, Zhang Weiping raised the question.

"Jiang Feng, your idea is good.

I dare not say more, but as soon as Xinping Pictures announces this move, the movie "Hero" will immediately occupy the world news pages.

After all, no one in the world has ever cracked down on piracy like this, and pirates will also lose a lot of money because no one dares to sell what they produce.

But now there is a question, where does the huge bonus come from? "

“Two places.”

Jiang Feng smiled and stretched out two fingers.

"First, didn't you say you were going to spend 1000 million to combat piracy? Each cinema will have to have five security guards, and there will be professional escorts during the transportation of copies, and we will have to spend money to sign confidentiality agreements with the cinemas.

Why do you need to come up with so many fancy things? Just give the money to the people and let them help you supervise.

Second, fines. According to Article 52 of the Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China, copyright piracy may result in civil liabilities such as ceasing infringement, eliminating impact, making apologies, and compensating for losses.

This means that pirates not only need to bear criminal liability, but also need to compensate the copyright owner for the losses caused by piracy.

Mr. Zhang, think about it, isn’t the huge bonus you gave to the whistleblower the actual loss caused to you by the piracy?”

groove…

Before Jiang Feng finished speaking, Zhang Weiping cursed, then raised his glass and said, "Jiang Feng, I'm convinced. Let me drink first!"

It was very refreshing. After finishing the wine, Zhang Weiping got up and left.

"Boss Han, Boss Jiang, Yimou, I'll go make the arrangements first. Take your time eating. We'll see you at the Great Hall of the People tonight!"

(End of this chapter)