Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 658 "The Sound of the Wind": How to Lay Out the Scheme? Ma Xun Steals Jia Yueting's Business!
The movie "Bad Genius" has been confirmed.

However, according to the normal movie production process, this can only be said to be the beginning.

The script hasn't been written yet.

You should know that there are standard procedures for making movies in China.

Nowadays, buying factory labels isn't as strict, but once the script is written, it must be submitted to the bureau for project approval.

Getting the project approved first can also serve to protect copyright.

Of course, companies that are good at this will also use this project approval process to snatch projects from others.

Simply put, as long as the bureau approves the project, only our company will be able to produce the film with this name and script. Therefore, those who submit scripts, especially those who are not well-known, will have no choice but to accept the company's terms.

There are many unscrupulous companies in the entertainment industry that really exploit people.

I won't go into those details, let's get back to the movie "Bad Genius".

Ma Xun estimates that filming will probably not start until next year, which is still a very optimistic estimate.

If this is a very simple movie, or if Ma Xun intends to treat it with very ordinary standards, then this movie is fine.

But he was already almost convinced that this movie had great potential.

Dilraba is a very suitable choice for the lead role, and Ma Xun also plans to have Yang Mi and others try out for the other supporting roles.

So, at least their schedules should be taken into account.

Although Yang Mi hasn't reached the level of a top star yet, she is still a very popular young actress.

Ma Xun has always treated her well, so giving her a supporting role this time is somewhat of a disservice to her.

Therefore, we should try to arrange the schedule reasonably.

Then there are other arrangements, such as which school to use if filming is in Hong Kong, and so on.

Well... Ma Xun fully embodied the principle of being a hands-off manager.

After roughly finishing the script, I sent it to the bureau to wait for project approval.

Then, he simply sent the project to Xiaoran.

Since Li Dabai wanted to retire from the entertainment industry and move behind the scenes, this project would be the perfect fit.

Of course, Ma Xun wouldn't let her start with a difficult project, so he simply asked Xu Qing and Jia Jingwen to help her.

Well, the main reason they were chosen is because both of them are capable of starring in this movie.

They're playing teachers and parents.

Oh right, if we're going by the standards of teachers and parents, then Li Dabai, Jia Jingwen, and Xu Qing could all play the role.

But it seems we can't have only teachers; we should include some actors from Hong Kong.

Maybe Cherie Chung will also be included, along with Rosamund Kwan and Michelle Reis.

Great! It seems this movie can boast an all-star cast.

However, if such a cast is assembled, and the female lead is a newcomer, then Dilraba is indeed very lucky!
Of course, Ma Xun understood that this was putting too much pressure on her.

This is a test for Dilraba.

If she cannot withstand such a test, then her future will probably be the same as in the original timeline.

To become a top star whose film and television works are not particularly strong, but whose commercial value is very high.

But if she can pass this test, then Dilraba will definitely be different from the original timeline.

Become a truly powerful top influencer!
In any case, regardless of whether she passes the test or not, Ma Xun is guaranteed to make a profit.

With the plan finalized, Ma Xun went to attend to other matters.

There was no way around it; he was just incredibly busy.

Moreover, this year's situation is quite different.

Because the movie that's about to be released is "The Message"!
……

With the end of the rivalry between "The Forbidden Kingdom" and "Dragon Ball".

The summer movie season is coming to an end.

This is usually the settlement period, and some companies have already released their results.

Let's calculate whether we made a profit or a loss.

However, since the summer movie season isn't over yet, some companies still have to keep fighting.

Among these companies, Leshi is quite peculiar.

"Old Zhang, what's the deal with this 'The Message'?"

Zhang Zhao couldn't help but get a headache whenever Jia Yueting mentioned this movie.

Because of this film, before that, you, Mr. Jia, looked down on Feng Xiaogang.

We were the ones who took the initiative, but you think that Feng Xiaogang is not doing so well anymore, so you've been a bit neglectful of him.

The most crucial thing here is the movie "If You Are the One".

When the movie was first released, you didn't pay any attention to it at all. Little did you know that it would do quite well at the box office.

Because the film had a small budget, although it was filmed in Japan, it didn't have any big scenes and was basically just about talking and chatting.

Of course it won't cost much.

Low cost, box office exceeding 100 million.

That would be an absolutely fantastic project!

But let's be honest, if Mr. Jia had invested more resources back then, this movie might have broken 200 million.

However, Zhang Zhao would not say these things, because he knew very well that if he did, his fate would certainly not be good.

In ancient times... well, Tian Feng, right?

Anyone who has read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms will surely remember this person, Tian Feng, who is very well known.

If the lord wins, then at most a few words of reproach will be given in the face of a great victory.

If our lord loses, then... he will lose his life.

finally……

Zhang Zhao came here to make money; he didn't want to make things so dangerous.

"Boss, Feng Xiaogang and his team have now made up their minds to cooperate with Ma Xun."

Yes, let's say that.

Zhang Zhao's meaning was very clear: let's not get involved with them.

Jia Yueting is someone who wants to ruin Ma Xun all the time, and he'll seize any opportunity to do so.

Now the movie "The Message" is coming, and in it...

"Old Zhang, isn't there any other way?"

"Well... Boss, what are your thoughts?"

"My idea is very simple, which is... how about we just poach Professor Feng and his team?"

"Huh?" Zhang Zhao wanted to curse inwardly. What were you planning back then?!

This matter... needs to be handled this way.

"Boss, let me make this clear to you. The film that Feng Xiaogang most wants to make is really too expensive; it requires a huge investment."

In other words, if we want to recruit him, we have to invest in this movie.

"This……"

As expected, Zhang Zhao's move was very powerful.

Jia Yueting was considering backing down; after all, he wasn't stupid anymore.

Even if that person is Feng Xiaogang, the movie he's going to make has such a large investment, and Zhang Zhao's words implied that the movie would be difficult to make money.

That means... there's no fun left!
But Jia Yueting was not willing to give up. "Is there really nothing we can do about this film, 'The Message'?"

What this means is, it's okay to annoy your opponent.

Zhang Zhao breathed a sigh of relief; he still had this trick up his sleeve.

"It's the tail end of the summer movie season, and the National Day holiday is coming up next. I guess the current position of the movie 'The Message' is probably due to Ma Xun and Han Sanye's discussion."

Boss, you should know, this year is a special year. Master Han is releasing a very big movie.

"Correct!"

"Then let's give them a round of applause!"

"what?"

Zhang Zhao said that Jia Yueting really didn't understand the word "praise".

"It's simple. Let's give 'The Message' a boost, and then wait for Master Han's blockbuster to come out. What if that blockbuster doesn't do well?"

Holy crap! Great idea!

Jia Yueting understood immediately, "Haha! That's exactly what Lao Zhang will do!"

It's quite obvious, isn't it? If the momentum of "The Message" surpasses that of Han Sanping's blockbuster, then Ma Xun will be in real trouble!

Even if the box office doesn't surpass it, what if it does in terms of word-of-mouth?
Jia Yueting really understands the ins and outs of this, so Zhang Zhao's move is quite something.

Obviously, someone who has never worked within the system wouldn't have come up with this idea.

Little did they know that at that very moment, Ma Xun and Han Sanping were discussing something.

……

"Xiao Ma, given the current situation... I'm planning to give you some advice."

"Please go ahead, sir."

After work, the two of them went out for a drink. There's nothing wrong with that, right?

Of course, we also talked about business.

Han Sanping values ​​Ma Xun quite a bit, and besides, Ma Xun is now the most successful private film and television company in China.

So, after work, Han Sanping stopped putting on airs.

"Little Ma, I'm only a few years older than you, so let's not talk about being leaders or anything like that."

"Haha, great! Brother Han, let's have a drink!"

"it is good!"

At this point, Ma Xun's response was absolutely correct.

Han Sanping is trying to get closer to you, so stop calling her "leader" all the time.

It's important to understand that being able to grasp this step is already quite remarkable. Ma Xun's background isn't bad either. Han Sanping is a powerful figure at China Film Group, but if he were to leave China Film Group, he might still have to rely on Ma Xun.

Therefore, this can also be seen as Han Sanping paving the way for himself, since he actually couldn't hold power for many more years.

The two of them then ate and chatted, mostly about everyday things, and even talked a lot about Han Sanping's daughter.

Ma Xun had previously contributed his efforts, and Han Jia Nu even starred in a movie that is now considered a classic.

As a result, the atmosphere got better and better.

At this moment, Han Sanping finally spoke about the important matter.

"Xiao Ma, I feel that you might suffer from the future screening schedule."

"Oh, what do you mean?"

"You know there's a movie called '2012' coming out at the end of the year, right?"

"I only heard about it recently."

"This film is going to be a huge success!"

"Ah, this..."

"So, your Inception either... "

Ma Xun nodded, "Thank you very much."

Actually, it's not just the end of the year that's problematic; there's also a problem with next year's Spring Festival film season, namely, the release of "Avatar" during the Spring Festival!
At that time, the film that Enlight Media will release is "Crazy No Man's Land," which Ning Hao promised to movie fans!
And now that Han Sanping has said this, Ma Xun is even happier.

"Okay, Xiao Ma, if you want to make any adjustments, just tell me."

"Oh, that's wonderful! Also, that movie 'The Message' is related to yours..."

"It's nothing, I've known your feelings for a long time!"

Alright, the more the two talk, the closer they get.

Jia Yueting certainly didn't expect that his move would fail before he even used it.

And so, regarding the release of "The Message"... Han Sanping couldn't help but ask a question.

"I've always heard that you're excellent at managing films. So how do you plan to do this film, 'The Message'?"

This can be considered a test question.

Ma Xun understood what he meant, and he laughed, took a sip of wine, and said confidently, "I had already made arrangements a long time ago."

Huh? What did you do?
Han Sanping was very surprised, because there was no such news at all.

Ma Xun then said, "The TV series 'Lurking'."

What does this mean?
Han Sanping was still somewhat puzzled after hearing this.

Ma Xun patiently explained, "This is also a spy drama, and it has received quite good reviews. So, I've already opened up the spy drama market ahead of time!"

Oh! So that's how it is!
Han Sanping laughed heartily after hearing this, "Little Ma, you're really amazing! So, for some future movies..."

Ma Xun chimed in, "If they can use my skills, I'll definitely help!"

Han Sanping spoke by extending his hand.

The two covered their mouths and burst into laughter.

Jia Yueting is still unaware that many of the film promotion and distribution deals that Leshi had previously secured are about to be snatched away!

(End of this chapter)