Huayu Entertainment: Tianxian really wants to improve

Chapter 227 The Most Impossible Arrangement
Wang Zhongjun looked at the obedient Wang Zhonglei in front of him.

Of the two brothers, Wang Zhonglei is more interested in movies than his brother, so he usually makes the final decisions, while Wang Zhonglei is responsible for carrying them out.

For him, movies were just a tool to make money.
Any other business of the company that can make money is a useful tool.

Now, looking at Gu Bei's three films in Hollywood, each one is more profitable than the last, especially Twilight, which is a series that could easily be made into four films.

His first thought was to replicate Gu Bei's way of making money.

"Zhonglei, what are you talking about, punishment or not!"

Instead of being sad about the broken egg, we should learn from the paths others have taken to success!

Wang Zhongjun first comforted Wang Zhonglei, and then revealed the decision he had prepared long ago: "I have decided to set up a branch in Hollywood!"

Just like Rose Pictures, the financial backer of Gu Bei, they collaborate with small and medium-sized distribution companies to break into the market with low-budget films.

"I agree with your idea, brother!"

Touched by Wang Zhongjun's comforting words, Wang Zhonglei immediately chimed in, "The domestic market is too small. We need to sell to the world like Hollywood movies to make big money!"

Feng Xiaogang quietly smoked his cigarette; this matter didn't really concern him.

Upon hearing this, Chen Guofu felt it was somewhat unreliable.

Hollywood isn't so easy to get into.
In the decades since the development of the film industry in Xiangdu, only a handful of people have managed to establish themselves in Hollywood!
However, he saw Wang Zhongjun's resolute expression and Wang Zhonglei's agreeing look.

finally,
He opened his mouth, but didn't say anything to offer advice.

He's not a shareholder of Huayi, just a close partner. Why risk offending the two kings and doing something risky?

"In that case, the Hollywood branch is settled!"

Wang Zhongjun slammed his fist on the table with high spirits. His past experience in the army made him exceptionally decisive in his decision. "Also, next year is a special year."

Gu Bei snatched the "Wind and Sound" project, which is a major theme in the project, definitely aiming at the special significance of next year.

Furthermore, Han Sanpin's patriotic project has been scheduled for release next year.

We at Huayi must keep up with their pace!

Wang Zhongjun now has a very high opinion of Gu Bei's judgment.

If we can't recruit Gu Bei, then we'll imitate Gu Bei's mainstream projects.

Furthermore, Gu Bei and Han Sanpin both started the main theme project at the same time. It's impossible that they both made a mistake, right?
Thinking of this,

Wang Zhongjun turned his attention to Feng Xiaogang.

If he had some doubts a couple of years ago, the success of the period epic "The Banquet" and the war film "Assembly" made him no longer doubt Feng Xiaogang's directing ability.

He smiled and said, "Xiaogang, how's your script for 'Back to 1942' coming along?"

"Absolutely no problem!"

Feng Xiaogang immediately burst into laughter.

Previously, people were discussing top domestic directors,

To say that Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou are the Palme d'Or and the Lion are true.
When it comes to his turn, it's Feng Xiaogang's comedies. He's made period epics and war epics, and now he wants to make a more profound film, maybe he can win an award!

“Then let’s start preparations and release it during next year’s National Day holiday,” Wang Zhongjun said decisively. “If Gu Bei wants to make a living from this patriotic film, then we’ll make a living from it too!”

"But……"

Wang Zhonglei hesitated for a moment, "Then we'll have no film slots for the Lunar New Year this year?"
There's only one film, *The Dragon and the Phoenix*, co-produced with Media Asia Films; there aren't any films we primarily control.
"I originally wanted Xiaogang to hurry up and release a comedy film, maybe it could make it into this year's Lunar New Year film season!" Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaogang's expression changed slightly.

If Wang Zhonglei had spoken first, he might not be as upset as he is now.

However, he had already been promised the "Remembering 1942" project by Wang Zhongjun, and asking him to work on a comedy film made him feel like something that was already in his hands had been taken away, which naturally made him unhappy.

"There's no need to rush, Huayi will never lack projects!"

Wang Zhongjun turned to Chen Guofu and asked, "Guofu, do you have any suitable projects?"

Chen Guofu thought for a moment: "Gao Qunshu, who came to the company before, the Xifenglie project he discussed was quite good."
It combines elements of Hong Kong martial arts with the hard-hitting style of Hollywood.

Wang Zhongjun then looked at Wang Zhonglei: "Zhonglei, look, isn't this it? We'll ask him to come over and have a chat later."

After a pause, he said to Feng Xiaogang, "Xiaogang, just focus on preparing for the 'Review of 1942' project. This is Huayi's most important project next year!"

Feng Xiaogang grinned.

For a director, if they can make a film like Back to 1942, why would they want to make those slapstick comedy films again?

Unless it's for the money!

In just a moment,

Wang Zhongjun has clearly outlined Huayi's plans for the coming year.
This gave Wang Zhonglei the illusion that Wang Zhongjun had come prepared.

but……

A sense of unease crept into Wang Zhonglei's heart.

The decision to establish a Hollywood branch is correct.
But Feng Xiaogang and Chen Guofu's arrangements
He actually thought they should switch places.
The most reasonable arrangement would be to have Feng Xiaogang in this year's Lunar New Year film season and Chen Guofu in next year's National Day film season.

But why is it that "Remembering 1942" is a project that Feng Xiaogang has been longing for?

The most reasonable arrangement turned out to be the least likely one!
"Hey……"

Wang Zhonglei sighed.

That's all we can do!

He was the one who missed out on Gu Bei's potential back then, and now that Wang Zhongjun is going to learn from Gu Bei's path to success, he naturally has no grounds to question it.

"Then let's call it a day!"

Wang Zhongjun waved his hand, stood up, and prepared to go home. "Tomorrow afternoon... no, it's already today. There's the premiere of The King of Kung Fu this afternoon."

In the afternoon, at Asahi Park in Kyoto.

Although The King of Kung Fu won't be released in mainland China until the 24th,

However, the global premiere was held in the country on the 16th.
Jackie Chan and other members of the film crew will fly back from North America to attend the premiere, then fly back to North America to continue the subsequent promotional activities, and then fly back to China to participate in the promotional activities.

Besides Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Liu Yifei, and other cast members,
All the stars under Huayi Brothers Entertainment showed up, one after another walking the red carpet to support the premiere.

When Wang Zhongjun appeared, a reporter suddenly asked, "Mr. Wang, Twilight has already grossed over $100 million in its opening weekend in North America and over 60 million RMB in China. Do you think the box office of The Forbidden Kingdom, which was released later, will be affected?"

I'm not particularly interested in Twilight.
"At my age, I really can't accept stories of vampires falling in love."

Wang Zhongjun smiled slightly, "Why don't you go ask Miss Liu Yifei behind you? She's the perfect age!"

(End of this chapter)