Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 375 Deceiving Cui, Taking Revenge on the Wang Brothers! Encountering Tang Yan Again?

"Record broken! DVD rights can fetch 2000 million?"

"Hero not only achieved box office success, but also created a huge wave in the copyright market!"

"An unprecedented situation has emerged! Is the era of piracy about to end?"

"This is a victory for the genuine product!"

"The impact of 'Hero' continues!"

The auction price of over 2000 million yuan has truly shocked everyone who follows the Chinese film and television industry.

There's no way around it, it's just too amazing!

We cannot deny that we live in an era rife with piracy.

Moreover, with the development of the internet, piracy will enter a completely new era.

It has become even more rampant and rampant.

The internet really does spread information very quickly.

In such an era, it's astonishing that a film's video recording could fetch such a price.

Good thing!

This is absolutely fantastic news!

Some people have even started to envision a better future.

We might be able to quickly end the era of piracy and usher in a wonderful era of legitimate products!

Of course, many people also say that's just wishful thinking.

Regardless of the circumstances, this news will definitely boost morale in the current Chinese film and television industry.

The market is so cold right now, we really need some good news to warm everyone's hearts.

But for some people, it was a chilling feeling.

"Are you kidding me? How did it get this price?"

“I’ve spoken with people from Hualu, and they think this film can still make a profit.”

"Is that why?"

"Probably trying to generate some news. The film market is indeed not doing well right now, so creating this kind of news will have some effect."

"Hmph! What good would doing this do?"

"Brother, I understand. This news should have fallen on us, right?"

"Of course!"

The Wang brothers were not only heartbroken, but also furious.

The biggest problem is that they didn't make this copyright business!

If the bargain isn't yours, you feel like you're losing out.

Besides, their expectations are very high. If we calculate based on the box office of "Cell Phone" breaking 100 million, we can draw a parallel with the box office of "Hero".

Even if it doesn't sell for 2000 million, it should at least fetch one-third of that price.

That's about 700 million.

That's an incredibly high DVD copyright fee!

Unfortunately, that's not possible now.

Their movie "Hero" grossed 3 million, while their movie "Cell Phone" struggled to even reach 3000 million.

I'm getting angrier and angrier the more I think about it!

But the two of them were still not satisfied, especially since they also thought of Ma Xun.

"He must make a lot of money, right?"

"It's said that at least half of it must be."

"Why?"

"You know that Ma Xun got over 100 million yuan from Colombia back then."

"We might be able to do it too!"

The eldest son of the Wang family was extremely unwilling to accept this.

They even started criticizing Zhang Weiping.

So, how much did Ma Xun make from the movie "Hero"?
One hundred million?

impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Thinking about this, the eldest son of the Wang family was almost possessed by Ah Q.

So he said to his younger brother, "We absolutely have to destroy that 'The Terror Live' thing!"

"That's easy to handle. Actually, as long as we control public opinion, that's enough."

To be honest, the second son of the Wang family has a very clear understanding of things.

It's true that we're in the film and television business, but we must also pay attention to the social impact.

If a film can cause problems in public opinion, then the authorities will definitely consider doing something about it.

At best, they'll be talked to; at worst, they'll be blacklisted.

These are all standard operating procedures.

Moreover, the Wang brothers, having worked in the advertising industry for so many years, are well aware of a simple truth.

Public opinion can be manipulated!
Even if it's true, it can be said to be false.

Especially now, rumors and other such things are flying everywhere!

There are countless examples of this, some of which are even written in textbooks.

If someone were to enter university to study journalism now, they would almost certainly come across a news story from back then about counterfeit alcohol.

In other words, a major incident of people dying from drinking counterfeit liquor occurred in a certain place, and the counterfeit liquor pointed directly to a very famous brand.

Fenjiu liquor.

At the time, it was widely reported.

Fenjiu was originally a national banquet wine, and it was originally a well-known brand with a thousand-year history.

As a result, because of this incident, their business is about to collapse.

However, later investigations revealed that the counterfeit liquor in the incident had absolutely nothing to do with Fenjiu; in fact, Fenjiu itself was a victim.

However, the truth revealed in the subsequent investigation could not undo the negative impact caused earlier.

Five years have passed, and Fenjiu is still at rock bottom with no chance of climbing out.

Even if this incident has already entered textbooks, serving as a typical case of the first of the three principles of journalism, 'truth,' to awaken students.

Unfortunately, it still doesn't work.

Fake news is rampant these days, and rumors and slander are rampant!

However, they call it artistic creation.

"Let's get all the promoters busy!" "Just so you know this film won't pass censorship?"

"It's more accurate to say that this film contains explicit and illegal scenes."

"No, the movie hasn't been filmed yet."

"Who cares whether it was filmed or not."

Good grief, they're even criticizing movies that weren't even made!

Anyway, it's just a few articles, and then pushing traffic online.

For the Wang brothers, this was a trivial matter and didn't cost much at all.

There will be no responsibility afterwards.

Just like that movie before, we brothers were able to make money!

The two brothers were still feeling smug when their assistant came in.

what is this?
summons?

The Wang brothers immediately sensed that something was wrong!
……

But what can I do? Should I sue them?

What happens after the lawsuit is filed?
How could he not want to sue?

Teacher Cui certainly wanted to, but the pressure from all sides made it impossible for him to take action.

He himself even felt that the matter should just be left at that.

The idea that those who are falsely accused should endure humiliation is even a habitual way of thinking in today's society!

However, Ma Xun's explanation was much simpler and more direct.

Of course, those bastards who spread rumors cannot be let off the hook!
Ma Xun talked about many things, among which two principles were particularly practical.

Let's just let the impact of "Cellphone" pass.

But can it really be acceptable?

Do you know how many years it will take for the negative impact of this movie to gradually fade away?

And do you think this movie, "Cell Phone," is over after its theatrical run?
The movie will still be released on DVD, and will also be available online later.

Even later, when people brought it up for comment, some defined it as a classic film!
Ma Xun also raised an even more important issue.

He said, "You are a big celebrity, and your every move will serve as a role model, right?"

The reason your boss doesn't let you sue is actually because of this.

However, it is precisely because of this.

If you don't report it, what about the others in the future?

How many more celebrities will be subjected to such baseless rumors in the future?

Doesn't that just embolden those who spread rumors?
There will be more victims in the future!

Teacher Cui was moved and made up his mind.

Now, he has come to find Ma Xun in person.

Ma Xun was very decisive, saying without much preamble, "Teacher Cui, no doubt about it, I must strongly support your 'Legend of the Movies' program!"

"Isn't what you're saying... that's not a good idea?"

"Why not? This is definitely the best way. Otherwise, wouldn't you have to go out and find funding?"

Oh, so there's this investment too.

Ma Xun seems to prefer a two-pronged approach.

He's not just someone who talks a big game or preaches grand principles.

Ma Xun was well aware that no matter how profound the reasoning, it was sometimes less important than offering the other party a small benefit.

Spending half a day talking is not as effective as giving the other person a sweet treat.

Teacher Cui is a smart person; he's not someone who can be easily fooled.

So, while explaining the big principles, Ma Xun also directly agreed to an investment.

It's "The Legend of Cinema".

Ma Xun had watched this show before and it left a deep impression on him.

We won't talk about what happened to Teacher Cui later, but just talking about this program, he did a pretty good job.

Many of these are classic revolutionary films, which are truly invaluable.

To put it bluntly, many old movies from back then will truly be forgotten by later generations if no one digs them out.

Ma Xun's generous donation was a real lifesaver for Teacher Cui!

Given the current situation, Teacher Cui is truly besieged on all sides.

No one supported him when he tried to gain public support, and in terms of media coverage, many reporters would ask him about "Yan Shouyi" whenever they met him.

That's really mean.

Thank you!

As Teacher Cui spoke, she shook hands with Ma Xun properly!

You see, he has to thank us.

Ma Xun's bluff this time actually had some merit.

As for how to proceed with this lawsuit, Ma Xun really doesn't know much about the law.

He is not a professional lawyer after all.

but!

Ma Xun believed that there must be some lawyers who were particularly eager to become famous who would help Cui Yongyuan for free!

You taste, you taste carefully.

Ma Xun didn't even need to help.

Of course, there's no need to elaborate on this.