New Age Artists

Chapter 416: Not Helping Hong Kong Films, Branding the Main Theme (23)

Shen Santong made a specific request: "I don't need China Film Group to use administrative resources to favor me, but I want a fair environment."

"I can't steal the box office. The theaters don't like me very much."

Han Sanping was a little confused: "Stealing the box office?"

Shen Santong explained: "It means writing the box office of my Red Cliff as Wu Yusen's."

Han Sanping had never thought of this method: "No way?"

Shen Sandong said: "I want 50% of the box office revenue for Red Cliff, and his share is normal. The cinema chain is very likely to do the same."

Han Sanping nodded: "Okay, I'll say hello."

Don't argue with Shen Santong.

Afraid of being slapped in the face.

Everything Shen Santong said in recent years that he thought was impossible has basically come true.

Only then did Shen Santong feel relieved.

China Film Group does not have many cinema chains of its own, but it has control over imported films and can decide the release dates of these films.

In addition, Han Sanping has an administrative level and has amazing say in the film industry.

With Han Sanping's support, he can have a fair competition with Wu Yusen's "Red Cliff".

Han Sanping asked a question: "I saw your comments online and you don't want to buy Jiahe anymore?"

Shen Santong: "Are you still surfing the Internet?"

Han Sanping: “.”

He accepts new things quickly!

Shen Santong said: "I'm not very interested anymore. I'd rather spend my energy on making Chinese films. I'll just leave the Hong Kong films to them."

Han Sanping corrected him: "Hong Kong films are also a type of domestic films. Be careful with your words in the future."

Shen Santong said: "That's the truth."

I don't want to buy Jiahe anymore.

In other words, there is not much interest in it, and the cost-effectiveness is not high, like chicken ribs.

In the next few years, the entertainment industry is in an era of rapid change.

Photography exhibition, Hong Kong circle is broken.

Financial crisis, reduced external intervention.

Various new forces emerged.

Qianshi Guangxian also developed rapidly during this stage, and so did Pony.

The Internet has also started to come in and is in the stage of paying tuition fees.

The worst one is Huayi, the first stock in the film industry, which has been in a shabby state since its listing.

But Shen Santong, who lived in this era, realized that some concepts of later generations were inconsistent with reality.

After the photography exhibition, the Hong Kong circle did not become a thing of the past, nor did it just breathe half its last.

There is still strength.

It has entered a state where directors come from Hong Kong circles and actors come from Wandao.

In his previous life, Yang Mi went to the Hong Kong circle for 10 years.

The general trend is the rise of domestic entertainment and film and television companies, but the Hong Kong circle still has a stock, and it can even be said to be at its peak.

The highest point of the decay curve.

If it were last year, Shen Santong would still be interested in buying Jiahe.

His original plan was to defeat Wu Yusen in "Red Cliff", then come to Hong Kong Island and violently bombard Jiahe.

Competing with the Hong Kong circle for the right to define Hong Kong films is like "bullying the door".

This year there is little interest.

Not only Han Sanping was educated, but Shen Santong himself was also educated.

Chen Kesin is even more deceptive when it comes to "The Warlords".

It’s not new to get involved in “Nanjing”.

Once you teach people, they will be able to do it.

I don't want to get involved in Hong Kong movies.

The Hong Kong entertainment industry is about to decline, why should we help it?
And there is a high probability that it will cause trouble.

Use Jiahe to conduct experiments and train the team?
Why sacrifice the near for the far.

With that money and energy, it would be better to support mainland directors to make more movies.

Moreover, the Hong Kong entertainment industry is sticking together, with various associations and the Film Commission creating obstacles that could bring him to his death.

The Academy Awards will not be open to him either, probably to keep him hooked and tame him.

So as soon as the six-month lock-up period expired, he began to sell Jiahe shares one after another.

There were all kinds of speculations from the outside world, but he was too lazy to respond directly, and only said something online. Some netizens asked him why he sold Jiahe shares, and whether he didn't want to buy anymore?
Shen Santong replied: I love Hong Kong movies very much, but recently, some of my filters have been broken. I don’t want to buy them anymore.

Netizens speculated why his filter was broken.

Shen Santong was expecting Han Sanping to ask why he didn't buy Jiahe.

He wanted to see if the leaders appreciated the photography exhibition.

very curious!
Unfortunately, Han Sanping didn't ask, but mentioned an idea he had: "Next year is an important time node for us, the 60th anniversary, and I want to make a tribute film."

Han Sanping said, "I plan to do it myself. Filmmakers in Hong Kong are unreliable. You know what's going on in the mainland."

"On the one hand, I really want to do it, and on the other hand, I want to try to come up with a theme."

Han Sanping has a passion for the main theme and spoke enthusiastically: "I admire the Chairman very much."

"In 91, I wrote and directed a feature film that captured the Chairman's life over a 1947-year period, from his crossing of the Yellow River in 1975 to his meeting with the daughter of US President Nixon in 30."

"When I was the director of the Beijing Film Studio, I organized the production of "Kong Fansen", "Police Story" and "Zhang Side."

"Many people think the main theme is not good, but it is still good if it is filmed well, and the audience response is also very enthusiastic."

"Now that it's market-oriented, I want to brand mainstream films."

Shen Santong: "The history of New China is inspiring. If we can dig it out well, it will be good to take pictures of it."

In his previous life, he also felt that the main theme, especially "Founding of a Republic", was that so many stars were invited to perform for free, but they were still charged for the release, which made the price even more expensive, so he complained about it.

Looking at it now, at least the problem from 0 to 1 has been solved, and the main theme has been turned into a movie brand.

People will only shoot films if they can make money, which is at least better than no one shooting.

Han Sanping was not as confident as Shen Santong: "I am thinking about the audience's acceptance. These historical events cannot be changed when filming. There is no novelty for the audience."

Shen Santong used the experience of later generations: "How simple it is, just find a celebrity. Every character needs a celebrity, as long as they show their faces, they need a celebrity. There are hundreds of celebrities, just counting the stars is fresh enough."

Han Sanping's eyes lit up. This was a good idea, but it was very expensive. "How much does it cost?"

Shen Santong said: "If you come to direct, I think many celebrities will fight for your approval even if they don't want any money."

"You can even say that some celebrities will try to find connections in order to get important roles."

Han Sanping's eyes lit up like light bulbs: "That's great, you can act it out too."

Shen Sandong said: "I don't even act in my own plays now."

Han Sanping directly pointed out: "The motherland is offering you a gift, can you still refuse? You take the lead."

Shen Santong had to admit that Han Sanping had a really strong learning ability.

This will be used to control people immediately.

Of course, only Han Sanping, the chief controller, could invite so many celebrities.

The subject matter is one aspect, and the other aspect is Han Sanping’s influence in the industry.

Only when the two are combined can it be officially certified.

Similarly, since it has an official nature, this type of film must shoulder the due responsibilities.

Not everyone can take responsibility if they want to.

You need to be famous and have the ability.

Not only should we be able to shoulder this responsibility, but also if something really goes wrong, we can hold those responsible accountable.

Shen Santong couldn't organize this situation.

He is the boss of a private film company, and it would be difficult to hold him responsible if things go wrong.

Nor are they qualified to interpret or explain this history.

Only when Han Sanping takes the lead can a situation be created where all the stars are vying for a role of just a few seconds.

Talk about it.

Shen Santong came out of the shadow and couldn't help but think.

At this time, Han Sanping probably wanted to use celebrities to expand his influence, get everyone to pay attention to this period of history, and turn it into a brand.

In later generations, the situation was reversed, and some people used the main theme to whitewash themselves.

It’s a good thing, at least it has become the main theme.

At this moment, the main theme is not worthy of its name, and there are many people singing a different tune.

It doesn't matter if ordinary audiences complain. Some people's remarks about using too many stars and charging for movie tickets are also indirect criticism.

Why can’t you make money if you are patriotic?
Don't wait any longer.

Chapter 3 Tomorrow.

Speed ​​up, the subscription system is a bit broken, it’s my problem, everyone is tired of the magic changes.

I plan to write this book of 24 million words, and I need to change my writing style. My current writing style will take me years and I still won’t be able to finish million words.

Think of a way to increase the rhythm.

If you have any good ideas, please leave a message.

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(End of this chapter)