Who are you calling "little fresh meat"? I'm the king.

Chapter 131 Preparation (14)

Brother Song...

This name sounds familiar!
Ji Xiang gave some background information: "Song Ge was previously the chairman of Perfect World... He later founded Perfect World Pictures and invested in 'Perfect Match'... He's a very famous film producer. He's currently the general manager of Wanda Pictures."

In 07, Song Ge co-founded Perfect World Films and Television, and despite opposition, they produced the low-budget film "Perfect Match," which grossed nearly million yuan. However, the company's partners believed that the film industry was too risky and wanted to make TV series instead.

So, in 2009, Song Ge accepted Wang Jianlin's invitation and joined Wanda Film and Television, which was under preparation.

Brother Song wants to build a film and television company that integrates theaters, production and agency.

Of course Wanda has a chance - Wanda itself has the country's top cinema chain, production and artist management, and it can be done by spending money.

He suggested, "We already have a cinema chain. Let's bring Wang Jinghua and the others over, and then sign Chen Guofu, Zheng Xiaolong, Zhang Yimou and others to Wanda, and turn it into a trust with management, production, and cinema chains!"

Wang Jianlin has absolutely no interest...

You have to remember that in 2009, China's box office was only 62.06 billion yuan. If a movie broke million yuan, it would make news. The profits of film and television companies are very low...

Lao Wang felt that this amount of profit was not enough - Wanda was making great strides in those years, with a net profit of 200 billion a year!
I don't care about this little fight...

To be precise, Lao Wang looks down on Chinese film companies - if he wants to play, he wants to play big, like acquiring one of Hollywood's Big Six.

But Brother Song must have come into contact with Wang Jinghua!

Later, he founded BJ Culture, whose subsidiary Xinghe Culture was responsible for artist brokerage projects, and the actual controller was Wang Jinghua.

Therefore, the entertainment industry is really a small world, and it’s just the same few people coming and going!
Shen Yan pondered for a moment, then said, "We can give Wanda some investment shares. After all, they have a cinema chain."

"Then give it some light too!"

"Okay, then we'll take 60%, and they'll each take 20%... Oh, and the director needs to find a new talent!"

Ji Xiang was puzzled: "Newbie? Why don't we find an experienced director?"

"Experienced directors don't want to listen to me!" Shen Yan waved his hand: "My main purpose is to help me and be in charge of the camera. I will be the producer and supervisor!"

“…Then I’ll find a few advertising directors?”

"Hmm..." Shen Yan gave two names: "Please help me audition, one is called Guo Fan, and the other is called Sha Weiqi..."

"Sha Weiqi...your music video director?"

"Correct!"

Ji Xiang then asked, "Who is Guo Fan?"

Guo Fan... the director of "The Wandering Earth"...

Of course, he's not very well-known now, and the most recent time he was involved in the circle was when he edited and drew the comic "Fate" in 08 (the comic prequel to the movie "The Forbidden Kingdom").

I've been in a few commercials, but I'm not very famous!

Shen Yan recalled for a moment, then said, "He should be studying for a master's degree at the Beijing Film Academy... You can ask around. I've read his comics, and the storyboards are amazing!"

"Okay, I got it!" Ji Xiang continued, "I've set up a film and television company called Spark Studios. "Love Through the Millennium" and "My Girlhood" can both be approved through this company!"

"spark?"

"A spark will start a prairie fire!"

"Then let's settle the accounts, brothers...how much of the shares do I own?"

"You take 50%, I take 40%, and the remaining 10% belongs to the company!"

Shen Yan shook his head: "My shares are too small... I am the provider of content and creativity!"

Ji Xiang sat upright and asked, "How much do you want?"

Shen Yan grinned and said, "Give me 75%, you take 5%, and the remaining % is for the company!"

Ji Xiang shook his head: "Your ratio is too high..." Shen Yan's tone was very serious: "The film and television industry is all about content. If you hadn't been taking care of me all the time, I wouldn't even want to give you 20%!"

He doesn't want to be a sucker...

Like Yang Mi, she clearly carried Jiaxing on her own, but ended up owning the smallest share!
You know, Jiaxing was just established and it all depends on Yangmi Milk Company...

Not only did he use his traffic and fame to boost the company's popularity, he also signed many new people. Even when speaking at events, he would give the initiative to the newcomers behind him...

Turns out to be just a small shareholder?

Isn't she said to be smart?

Let’s talk business... This is a matter of great importance to his own interests, and Shen Yan will not give in!

Ji Xiang could only choose to retreat: "...Okay, 20%, 20%..."

"Oh right," Shen Yan remembered something: "Isn't it time to change my agency contract?"

"Next year, we'll change it to... a 2:2:6 ratio... What Hu Jun and the others signed is just a jerk!"

Shen Yan was not very satisfied: "Why do we have to hand over 20% to the company?"

Ji Xiang was confused: "...We are company employees now!"

"What will happen if you leave?"

Ji Xiang shook his head. "One should always remember the people who dug the well when drinking water... You are where you are today, no, we are where we are today because the company has contributed a lot... I couldn't get an audition for Tangren's play on my own... The producer of your album was introduced to you by Sister Hua..."

"Okay, okay, I was wrong!" Shen Yan felt a little ashamed by what he said...

Be grateful in life!

He was able to quickly rise from an extra to the leading actor, a genius screenwriter, and a genius musician... In addition to his own connections, Wang Jinghua did contribute a lot.

But Ji Xiang continued, "Anyway, our contract will expire in two years. Let's talk about it then!"

……

Whether it's "Love Through the Millennium" or "My Girlhood", they need to speed up the progress...

The former will be broadcast during next summer vacation, and the latter will be broadcast during the National Day holiday!
Because of the time-travel element, "Love Through the Millennium" must be aired as soon as possible;

"Our Girlhood"... because the Lunar New Year period was too crowded.

Next year's Golden Dragon Battle - "The Flowers of War" vs. "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate"...

Other release dates are unsuitable, leaving the National Day period to be a battle of weak contenders – “Legend of the White Snake” versus “Painted Wall”…

There is no reason why "Our Girlhood" can't beat these two bad movies!
Then, Ji Xiang will be busy...

The preparation of a film crew cannot be done with just one sentence. Although the script and the leading actors are ready, you still need to find supporting actors, right?
The good thing is that Liang Shengquan has his own team!
He has an efficient filming team, including photographers, editors, art designers, etc.

Just selecting actors is also a complicated process!

Many actors verbally agreed, but when filming officially started, they joined other crews...

Ji Xiang knows many directors who specialize in casting...

I recommended many actors...

Zhu Yawen, Zhang Ruoyun, and Liu Duanduan have been confirmed, while the actresses include Wan Qian, Mao Xiaotong, Reyiza, and Zhao Qin...

By the way, the actress who plays Jin Jing is Ma Li - this role is actually sharp and funny, so it’s best to find a female comedian!
In short, at the end of November, the team for "Love Through the Millennium" was set up, and Liang Shengquan also ended his working career in the "Painted Skin TV Series" and returned to Hengdian. He took Lin Yufen and Huang Junwen with him to start filming planning.

Shen Yan also participated several times and offered some suggestions on art and lens design.

After all, "Love Through the Millennium" is the first work of Shen Yanye and Xinghuo Studio, so we must strive for perfection!

(End of this chapter)