Originally, several people were very happy when they heard that there was a new song, but their brother refused, which made several people stunned.
"You owe me a song and I'll remember it. Don't default on the debt again." Anita Mui glanced at her brother and seemed to understand what her brother meant by refusing, and she also spoke.
"Yes, yes, you owe us a song. Remember it first." Andy Lau also reacted.
Maggie Cheung nodded and echoed beside her.
"Don't worry, even if I forget to eat, I won't forget to promise you anything." Yang Dongxu smiled and raised his glass to signal everyone to have a drink.
When his brother refused, he was stunned for a moment, and then he tasted what he meant. In the music world, the name "Xiao Xu" is a classic representative.
Over the years, I don’t know how many people who wanted to approach him for a song appointment were rejected. Unless they had a good relationship, he would only write songs for his artists.
But this time a few people came to do charity. If one person went back and got a song by Xiaoxu, it would definitely attract a lot of people's attention. When the time comes, these people will also come to do charity, and then what will happen if they ask Yang Dongxu for a song?
Don't overestimate the moral bottom line of those who want to be famous. There are many people in the entertainment industry who want to be famous, and there are many of them.
After returning to Yanjing, Yang Dongxu first went to his godfather's place. The old man said he would consider the support education plan he proposed before. It has been a long time, but he didn't believe it at all. He was a little anxious.
The result of the inquiry was that it was brewing, and it was still brewing after a few months, although Yang Dongxu felt a little delayed. But it is still satisfactory. After all, it is being brewed to show that if the proposal is adopted, it will be implemented, which is better than not being adopted.
After leaving his grandfather's house, Yang Dongxu went to Haina Company. The fund-raising market has been a bit chaotic recently. Many people raising funds have asked celebrities to come to the platform. He must instruct the company's artists not to get involved in such things.
When the big boss arrives, Luo Wenhua naturally needs to make some reports. The first thing is about the film and television department. After all, Li Zongsheng is in charge of the records, and his work is mainly focused on the film and television department.
Compared with the success of Haina Company in TV series in the past two years, this year the company has adjusted the proportion of TV series. It only filmed one movie in the whole year, "Big Era", which was co-produced with TVB and will not be released until after the National Day. .
Compared with the TV series, Haina Company has invested a lot in movies in recent years, not counting the four movies starring Maggie Cheung.
"The Deer and the Cauldron" played by Zhou Xingxing, "The Deer and the Cauldron 2: The Dragon Master", "Play Back to School 2", and "The Martial Champion Su Qier" are also being released one after another.
Then there are Andy Lau's "The Legend of Inspector Lei Luo", "The Twelve Young Masters of Temple Street", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Jet Li's "Once Upon a Time in China, Only Men Should Be Strong".
Haina Company's artists have starred in nearly twenty movies, and they have participated in even more movies. Yang Dongxu took a look at the movies that his company has not finished filming, and the sum of all the movies released before the end of this year is actually It occupies half of Hong Kong and Taiwan movies, which is really shocking.
And this half of the country is not only due to the number of movies, but also half of the total box office. Excluding those movies that have not yet been released, as of the end of September, the total box office of Heiner's movies was 800 million.
If this box office is recorded in future generations, it may be the total box office of a movie. But this was 1992, an era when a movie exceeding 10 million would be considered a classic, and reaching 50 million might be the annual box office champion.
The total box office in Hong Kong totals about 1.5 billion, and the Heiner family accounts for more than half. Even if more than half of the money has to be distributed to those theater chains and theaters, the profit has reached more than 300 million.
This does not include the income of its artists from commercial performances, concerts, participation in other movies and TV series, and the income from the release of records.
Counting all these, excluding the company's daily expenses and everyone's salary, the company has already made a profit of 400 million yuan without waiting for the end of the year. The end of the year is a good time to make money, and there are several movies released. If we work hard, the company's profit this year is likely to exceed 600 million.
"MD, they say that making movies in Hong Kong and Taiwan is equivalent to making money. This thing is indeed similar to robbing money. No, it is faster than robbing money." After taking a look at the financial statements, Yang Dongxu couldn't help but shook his head with emotion, and then frowned. He frowned and said, "What do you think we should invest in theater chains and cinemas?"
Seeing that his company has made so many good movies, he doesn't want to worry about taxes. His arms can't hold his thighs. He doesn't want to take risks just to save a little tax, but the money allocated to theater chains and theaters really hurts him. It's hundreds of millions. Woolen cloth.
"It's not a big problem to cooperate or negotiate a share ratio. If the company owns theaters and theater chains, you have to find connections in the mainland. It's a little difficult for Hong Kong and Taiwan." Luo Wenhua pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Is that so?" Yang Dongxu rubbed his forehead and immediately understood what Luo Wenhua meant.
There is definitely no one with a simple background who can afford theaters and theaters these days, and who still earns nearly half of the movie’s revenue. In the mainland, it is said that Yang Dongxu still has a lot of favors in his hands. In addition, the market is currently not big, so as long as he is willing to spend money to enter, there is basically no problem.
It would be difficult to do this in Hong Kong. Although Haina Company has been prospering in recent years, which many Hong Kong entertainment companies can't stand, it is still living a happy life.
The only reason why many Hong Kong entertainment companies dislike him and can't get rid of him is not because he, Yang Dongxu, is the best. But Haina has brought benefits to many people.
For example, when it comes to movies, many people can't bear to see Heiner making money in Hong Kong. However, theaters still schedule films for Heiner Company's films, and they focus on them. Why? It’s not just because the movies produced by Heiner Company can sell well, allowing theater chains and movie theaters to make more money.
Therefore, if Yang Dongxu wants to put the big cake of theater chains and cinemas into his own pocket and not share it with others, he will really be boycotted by the entire Hong Kong entertainment industry, and it will not be possible to join forces with Uncle Six.
"Let's talk about it and come up with a suitable distribution ratio. As for the theater chains and movie theaters in the mainland..." Yang Dongxu paused here: "Leave it to Hurricane Construction to build in several developed cities first. , I will find someone to handle the formalities. The mainland film market is not yet mature, so take your time and don’t rush. By the way, how is the new talent training plan?"
"We are in the process of training our own talent scouts and have established relationships with several major domestic drama schools. We can go to schools at any time to select suitable roles."
"Where are the contracted artists?" Yang Dongxu nodded and continued to ask.
"Andy Lau, Jet Li and Zhou Xingxing have signed long-term contracts. As for female stars, Carrie Lam, Rosamund Kwan, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Min, Zhu Yin and mainland diva Chen Hong have all signed long-term contracts." Luo Wenhua couldn't help but glance at Yang Dongxu when he said this.
"Why do you look at me like that? Is Chen Hong the only one signed in the mainland?" Yang Dongxu rolled his eyes.
That's why we have signed so many female artists, and they are all beautiful women. Is this a sentiment? Not what I want to do. Even a stallion like Fu Decai, who can change women faster than clothes in the entertainment industry, knows that rabbits don't eat grass on the edge of their nests. Could it be that I signed these beauties to hide them in the golden house? What a look, although there is indeed a hint of it in my heart...
"Yes. Nowadays, famous actors in the mainland are basically recruited by the state. There is no big problem in cooperating in filming. If they sign, there will be some related problems." Luo Wenhua nodded tactfully.
"Like This."
There is actually no shortage of good actors in the mainland now, such as Uncle Ge, Jiang Wen, Feng Gong, etc. But at present, the slightly famous actors in the mainland are all recruited by the state. They are either from art troupes, or they are assigned to the national film studio or drama troupe after graduation.
It’s no problem to collaborate and make a movie together, the remuneration is good, and you can get some convenience. If you want to sign it completely, let alone whether these people are willing to give up their current organization, the subsequent problems will be enough to give you a headache.
For example, let’s say you sign an actor from a national studio and spend resources to make a few popular movies. Do you agree that the studio wants to work with you on a few movies? If you agree, the remuneration must not be calculated based on your current fame. After all, it is your 'mother's family' and you have to give some discounts. If you don't agree, it will be more complicated. First of all, you will be labeled as ungrateful.
If the studio leader is particular, he will definitely be grateful after helping to shoot a few movies or TV series, and it will bring some convenience to the company.
The shameless thing is to use the stars of other companies as human beings, and to greet you at all kinds of activities and parties. The cash cow you cultivated with great effort by spending resources is as if you cultivated it for him.
"Let's not talk about other things for now. Let's pick them from the drama school in the past few years. Let's see if there are any good talents and we can cultivate them ourselves. If we meet the ones we are satisfied with, we will sign them before they assign them. Of course, if we meet the good ones, we will have the system. You can also sign, after all, there are still many people who want to show off these days."
"Okay, I'm keeping an eye out. By the way, do you want to apply for a spot in this year's Spring Festival Gala?"
Although it has just arrived in September, there are still several months before the Chinese New Year. But the quota for the Spring Festival Gala has already begun to be competed for. Going to the Spring Festival Gala now is not as insignificant as it was in later generations.
These days, if you can show your face on the Spring Festival Gala, it will become famous all over the country in a matter of minutes. Therefore, the quota is not only selected by the leadership, but you must also actively strive for it. Otherwise, if so many people want to attend the Spring Festival Gala, why would they choose you?
"Let's fight for Chen Hong. If Andy and Jet Li are free, let them participate." Chen Hong is really fighting for it. After all, although she is a little famous now, she is still a few levels behind Andy and Jet Li. Andy Lau and Jet Li will be invited.
"Are you only fighting for this one spot?"
"I'm fighting for one, but including Andy Lau and Jet Li, there are three. Any more would be too conspicuous. If it weren't for Chen Hong's several dramas to be released next year, I wouldn't even fight for her to be nominated. If we don’t want to fight for it, then whoever the superiors will notify will be chosen. Whoever we want to be famous does not necessarily have to rely on the Spring Festival Gala.” Yang Dongxu waved his hand.
As the Spring Festival Gala has become more and more popular in recent years, the water has become deeper and deeper. Yang Dongxu does not want to participate too much if it is not necessary.
"Oh well."
"Okay, let's keep things like this for now. Don't forget to inform us of your instructions. I'll leave first if it's okay." Yang Dongxu put down the folder in his hand and stood up.
