That year Huayu

Before the dinner was over, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei left early and returned to Beverly Hills.

After returning, Miss Liu immediately changed out of her dress, took off her expensive jewelry, and put them away with the help of her assistant;

Because wearing these things is really not free, and you have to carry them all the time;

The people from the brand will come to collect it tomorrow morning.

That is to say, Liu Yifei has this kind of treatment. If it were any other domestic first-line actress, she would have to return it immediately after the event. You would not be allowed to stay overnight.

Late at night in Hollywood, the moon is also very round and bright;

Firstly, it’s because the latitude here is roughly the same as that in China, and secondly, it’s because the Lantern Festival has just passed and I feel homesick after seeing the full moon.

At this time, news on the domestic Internet was already extremely lively, and Oscar information spread.

“The 88th Academy Awards ceremony ended successfully one hour ago;

Leonardo DiCaprio won his second career Oscar for his movie "The Revenant" after last year's "Manchester by the Sea." "

"Director Lin Nan served as an award guest to defend Leonardo DiCaprio's Best Actor title. The latter was so excited that he laughed and asked Liu Yifei in public if he could forcefully kiss Director Lin Nan, but the two of them 'severely refused' ”

"Jing Tian updated her Weibo and posted a photo of her at the Oscars dinner with Liu Yifei, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gong Li and others. Her temperament is elegant and tranquil, not inferior to that of Hollywood actresses."

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Originally, Weibo was abuzz with news about the Oscars, talking about the celebrities on the red carpet and the makeup and appearance of the actresses... Actors and entertainers in the film and television industry were envious.

But more than two hours later, an announcement from Huayi directly suppressed all the news from Hollywood and Oscars on the other side of the ocean.

The content of the announcement simply scared the entire film and television entertainment industry half to death.

Because the case was solved, the two top giants in the industry publicly broke up with each other, and Huayi "went to war" with Wanda!

“After the proposal of Chairman Wang Zhongjun and the vote of all directors of Huayi Group’s board of directors, the appointment of senior personnel of the group is now announced:

Appointed Ye Ning as President of Huayi Pictures, fully responsible for the management and operation of all related businesses of the group's film and cinema lines;

Appoint Ye Ning as deputy general manager of Huayi Group, allocate original shares, and nominate him as a director candidate for the group's board of directors, with voting and decision-making rights;

Appointed... 34 others as theater managers of Huayi Cinema Line, holding option shares, enjoying dividends, and being middle-level managers...

In addition, the group is scheduled to invite many industry media to hold a large-scale media press conference in Beijing on the morning of March 1;

At that time, the group's chairman Wang Zhongjun, general manager Wang Zhonglei, as well as 35 middle and high-level managers including Ye Ning will be present..."

Huayi unknowingly pried Wanda's corner and poached Wanda's vice presidents in charge of film industry, theater chain, and distribution companies, as well as 34 core backbone managers and middle-level managers of the theater chain!

What is this if not a business war? What is this if not a naked war?

Over the past 11 days, the entire industry has been constantly speculating, trying to pinpoint the "bandit" who committed Wanda's crimes;

Well now, Huayi not only stood up and admitted it publicly, but also blatantly held a large-scale media press conference!

What does it mean? What do the Wang brothers want to do?

Undoubtedly, this is a slap in Wanda’s face, ridicule and contempt!

In the entire industry, there is no film and television company or capital that is not paying attention to Huayi's announcement or waiting for Wanda's sudden "counterattack";

And the Internet is even more excited.

Because of this large-scale poaching and cornering, it is also a "business war" between two top giants;

In the past, this could only be seen in TV series and novels. This time it is reflected in reality and everyone has gained insights. Can everyone not be excited?

"You actually want to hold a press conference? How dare these two people?!" Wang Changtian muttered in shock.

Although he had deduced that Hua Yi did it before, Hua Yi's 'unscrupulous' behavior still shocked him. This was already arrogant!

"That's cruel enough! Since you've already offended me, you might as well break up your skin completely and fight until death!"

Yu Dongdu admired Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei's ruthlessness. No, in just half an hour, Huayi's stock has started to surge upwards. The rise is rapid!

La Peikang, Ren Zhonglun and others, who had just arrived at the film office and were preparing to attend the "Mermaid" seminar, were all stunned at this moment.

"It really doesn't stop, and there are more and more crooked ways every day. But I have to say that directly picking Wanda's peaches is indeed a good move to benefit oneself at the expense of others. Hua Yi's strength skyrocketed instantly..."

Han Sanping opened his mouth to comment, but he didn't have a good impression of Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei.

"I just don't know if it will affect the industry? Wanda will definitely not give up. A fight between these two companies will have a much greater impact than Lin Nan's attack on Anle Pictures!"

La Peikang was a little worried and looked at Zhang Hongsen.

"Wanda Cinemas is the largest cinema chain in China, and including AMC Cinemas, they are also the largest cinema chain in the world... Wanton dominance of monopoly status is expressly prohibited no matter where it is!"

Before Zhang Hongsen could speak, they heard Tong Gang's voice floating over; everyone looked sideways and saw that Tong Bureau had already entered the conference room door with a serious expression.

"That's good!"

After hearing Tong Gang's words, La Peikang felt more relieved.

I'm afraid that Wanda will directly block Huayi's movies, which will affect the stable development of the domestic film market. This is a big deal. Fortunately, the law and the system do not allow it!

As the industry speculated, the internal strife within Wanda has reached the extreme at this time, like a huge powder keg that is full of fire, with just a spark missing.

In the huge conference hall, Big Lao Wang sat at the head with a dark face. More than 20 senior executives attending the meeting all had frosty expressions on their faces.

If 11 days ago, Wanda had been beaten, had her bones sucked out, her vitality severely damaged, and the person who had done the dirty work could not be found, she was extremely aggrieved;

Then today, it is a naked embarrassment in the entire industry and even the entire country, and it is "humiliated" by Huayi in front of his face!

"...I don't mind if anyone spreads what I say here today... From today on, one year, two years, three years, five years... As long as Wanda is still alive, this account will not be settled...

... Hyenas are always despicable. Once you catch them, we will beat them until they have a memory, chop off their claws, or even kill them... Our attitude... first issue an announcement..."

At around 4 p.m. domestic time, Wanda’s announcement naming Hua Yi, Ye Ning and others was issued, and it immediately attracted the attention of the entire industry and the entire network.

From Big Lao Wang’s commendation of Ye Ning at the annual meeting a few months ago, to Huayi’s premeditated large-scale poaching that seriously violated industry ethics, and finally to the collective of 35 middle and senior managers who were saddled with non-competition agreements but had no professional ethics. Run away from Huayi...

Wanda's long announcement can be described as detailed, sharp, and full of indignation... Until the end, the sense of swords and swords facing each other, unwilling to give up, or even fight to the death, was not concealed at all...

All the film and television companies and capital in the industry can see that the matter between Wanda and Huayi is not over but just beginning. This problem cannot be solved!

“No need to respond today, we’ll talk about it at the press conference tomorrow!”

"Okay, brother."

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Standing in the courtyard of the villa, Lin Nan stretched; the weather in Hollywood was very good today. As expected of a city close to the Pacific coastline, the sky was very blue.

Tom sat in the pavilion in the courtyard, chewing steamed buns and reading entertainment news;

The pavilion was built in a very pure Chinese style by Tom according to Lin Nan's instructions.

"Lin, something big seems to have happened to the parent company of Legendary Pictures?"

"Yeah, I know, it's a big deal."

When he woke up early in the morning, Lin Nan saw Hua Yi's announcement, which was forwarded by Yue Jun;

At that time, it was late at night and early morning in Hollywood, but now, it was already late at night in China.

"Lin, the appointment time is at 10:30 in the morning at Crystal Pictures. Do you want to bring Jing Tian with you? She is the unofficial female lead."

Hearing this question, Lin Nan looked in the direction of the Hilton Hotel. Liu Yifei went there to see off Zhang Yimou and his party, and should be back soon.

"No, they have a morning flight and will leave for the airport at around ten o'clock."

Not only Zhang Yimou and others, but also Zhang Ziyi, who has been in the United States for more than half a year, is also on the flight back home today. I heard that he was deliberately on the same flight as his "mentor";

After returning to China, the international chapter will have to be busy with his comeback.

But again, the bigger the actress, the harder it is for her to make a comeback;

Because during the time you left, your competitors were not idle. The resources of the same level have been divided up by you, and they may even be gone in the next one or two years.

Therefore, if Zhang Ziyi wants to come back in a short time, it will most likely be very difficult, unless she is willing to "drop her status"; but if she is willing to "drop her status", will she still be an international chapter?

At 10 o'clock in the morning, Liu Yifei, dressed casually and wearing sunglasses, walked back from outside surrounded by her assistants and bodyguards.

"Director Zhang and the others have already set off, Zhang Ziyi is with them, and Sister Gong Li is also here to see her off. Lin Nan, is it almost time?"

Taking off her sunglasses, Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan and asked.

"Tom and I are waiting for you. You are really big-hearted, and you went out for a walk without makeup, huh? It's only been one night, and you already have acne on your chin? I didn't even notice it in the morning, let's see..."

"Oh, don't touch it, it hurts a little."

Liu Yifei opened Lin Nan's hand. She was a little angry. It was a matter of diet.

"Lin, Crystal, let's set off now. People from Warner and Lions Gate should be on the way too."

Tom urged from the side, although Beverly Hills is very close to Crystal Pictures, as the host, you still have to get there first, right?

"Okay, let's go."

"Yeah, let's go."

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According to Hollywood film production rules, once a commercial blockbuster, especially a science fiction blockbuster, is successful, it must become a series.

Because only by making a series of films can we develop this IP to the greatest extent and expand its commercial value and huge peripheral value.

And "Pacific Rim" completely meets these conditions and is a chicken that can lay golden eggs!

It has been more than five years since its first film was released, and until now, it is still continuously generating high peripheral commercial profits.

Therefore, Warner and Lions Gate have been urging the second part from time to time as early as two or three years ago.

Crystal Pictures, third floor, small conference room.

As usual, the person who came over from Lions Gate was Paul, and he is now one of the vice presidents of Lions Gate’s global business;

Warner is also an old friend, having worked with him on Inception and Pacific Rim 1.

After serving coffee, the assistant left. There were seven people in total, including the assistants brought by Paul and his partner, and everyone immediately started talking about today's business.

"In order to ensure that Pacific Rim 2 can be as successful as the first one, the preparations before the official start of filming, such as mecha design, costumes and props, sample manufacturing... the special effects team during filming... the production and rendering of post-production special effects shots, and the quality of the finished film must strictly match the first one, or even surpass it.

A large part of the charm of the Pacific Rim series lies in the various mechas, their heavy feeling, the mechanical texture between the gears when moving, etc., all of which are the passion of men; after the special effects come out, I don't want to give the audience a feeling that the mecha is made of paper, light and fluttering..."

Lin Nan briefly stated his requirements, and the people from Warner and Lionsgate were nodding their heads, looking like they fully agreed.

"The budget for Pacific Rim 2 is initially set at $165 million. Warner, Lionsgate, and Crystal Pictures will each send one person to join the production team. If there is an overspending, we will talk about additional investment.

But with Hollywood's mature production system, I think there will be almost no overspending problem, unless there is a problem with the production team. Now, let's talk about the share."

As Lin Nan's voice fell, everyone present was immediately refreshed; even Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to Lin Nan, was a little curious about how the investment share would be distributed.

"Lin, is the share of the Chinese market and the investors still the same as last time? But why don't I see anyone other than you and Crystal?" Paul asked in confusion.

Lin Nan smiled and shook his head, "The investors on the Chinese side have been adjusted this time, you don't have to worry about it, I will take the share back and distribute it to them."

"Warner got 25% last time, this time..."

"Warner can only get 20% this time! The Chinese market is getting bigger and bigger, you all know it." Lin Nan interrupted the other party with a firm tone.

The vice president of Warner looked at Lin Nan with a helpless expression on his face:

"Lin, although what you said is right, Warner has made great efforts for this, especially the first one..."

"But aren't you also doing the global distribution business? The profit of this business is already very considerable, isn't it?" Liu Yifei added with a smile.

"This? Okay, Crystal, 20% is 20%, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

The vice president of Warner nodded with a smile. He just wanted to get as much as possible, but the control and IP copyright were in Lin Nan's hands!

"What about us Lionsgate, can we keep 20% like last time?" Paul looked at Lin Nan and asked.

"Yes, but Warner will take the majority of the global distribution business, two-thirds, excluding the Chinese market."

Lin Nan gave a reasonable allocation, and the people from Warner smiled immediately, and Paul nodded without objection: "Yes."

"This time, Lin Nan Pictures will not participate in the investment, Crystal Pictures will invest 25%, and Tom will personally join the producer team... I will return to China with a 35% share, and there will still be a state-owned enterprise in the Chinese production company...

As for the Chinese filming location, it is initially scheduled to be in the Oriental Movie Metropolis... After I return to China, "Pacific Rim 2" can be officially prepared. All the preparatory work before the start of filming, including the review process of co-production films, is expected to take more than half a year. The teams of both sides will be organized as soon as possible..."

At 12 o'clock in the morning, Warner and Lionsgate hurriedly left Crystal Pictures. They had to go back to report on "Pacific Rim 2".

Lin Nan had thought carefully about the 35% Chinese share. For global distribution, Hollywood still has to take the majority.

However, excluding the companies under his name, the total share of other domestic companies actually increased:

Because last time China Film had 20%, Wanda had 10%, and this time the total share of domestic companies was 35%!

The last day in Hollywood was also the last day of February.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei visited many places together, including being invited to leave handprints at the Chinese Theater...

In the evening, Lin Nan wanted to insist on watching domestic entertainment news, mainly to see the excitement at the Huayi press conference.

But he didn't see it because Liu Yifei didn't let him!

The pair of snow-white and delicate long legs was even more eye-catching, and the tight buttocks were eroding... Well, Director Lin seemed to be a little angry... and then went to bed early.

In the middle of the night in Hollywood, domestic time officially entered March 1st.

In the morning, Huayi's large-scale media press conference was "full", with more than 200 media present, and the entire film industry was paying attention.

Ye Ning and 35 other new middle and senior managers of Huayi are undoubtedly the focus of all media cameras.

At the press conference, the most core question raised by all media reporters was whether it was too unethical for Huayi to poach so many middle and senior managers from Wanda at one time, and Huayi's response to Wanda's accusation that they seriously violated industry ethics and behaved despicably.

Undoubtedly, the current actual situation is that Huayi has the upper hand;

So Wang Zhonglei's answer to the questions at the press conference was naturally "impassioned" and "righteous":

"Where can there be so many immoral things? In the final analysis, it is nothing more than: people go to higher places, and water flows to lower places.

If the remuneration is not enough, why can’t employees leave? Even if they have a non-compete agreement, are they really unable to change jobs in the industry? Is it immoral to change jobs?

What is a non-compete agreement? Non-compete agreements are relative! Is there no black and white marking on the non-competition agreement that can terminate the non-competition agreement by paying liquidated damages?

Huayi acted in accordance with the contract and was willing to pay the liquidated damages of the non-compete agreement to Wanda for Mr. Ye and 35 other people. It could be contacted within two days and paid at any time. How is it immoral to act according to the contract?

For the top senior talents and managers in the industry, companies that want to deny stock options, lock out employees with non-competition agreements, and kidnap morality are the truly unethical companies in the industry..."

Well, after a press conference, Hua Yi not only felt confident, but also pointed out the real reason why Wanda couldn't retain people in a weird way.

Now, Wanda, who was originally a "victim", instantly became the object of real jokes and contempt in the entire industry.

After this round of fighting, Huayi won completely!

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How chaotic the domestic news was, how Wanda and Huayi were tit-for-tat, and how colleagues in the industry were watching the excitement... Lin Nan selectively ignored these.

As soon as a group of 10 people got on the plane, he slept next to Liu Yifei. The first class cabin has this advantage and makes sleeping more comfortable.

The plane passed through the sea of ​​clouds and flew directly to the Capital Airport in a 12-hour flight.

After stroking Lin Nan's face, Liu Yifei also smiled and leaned her head against her. Well, let's sleep together with our fingers intertwined.

In China, it’s a new day, and the conflict between Wanda and Huayi is still on the hot searches;

But other movie information is no less popular, and is even vaguely used to divert public opinion.

"Exclusively produced by Alibaba Pictures, adapted from a popular IP, produced by the famous director Zhang Yibai, and co-directed by directors Zhao Xiaodeng and Anthony Lamorinara;

The movie "Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" was officially completed this morning. Actors Yang Mi, Yang Yang, Luo Jin, Yan Yikuan, Li Chun, Gu Xuan and others attended the final press conference. "

"After 23 days of release, the total box office of "Mermaid", a Spring Festival comedy, romance, and science fiction blockbuster directed by Zhou Xingchi, exceeded 3.2 billion, and the daily revenue dropped by 20 million..."

"The total box office of "Macau 3" is set at 1.02 billion, and the daily revenue is less than 50,000. It may be withdrawn early."

"The movie "Journey to the West: Monkey King Three Fights the Bone Demon" lasted for 23 days, and the total box office reached 1.088 billion, with a daily revenue of less than 100,000..."

"Produced by Weinstein Pictures, directed by well-known martial arts instructor and director Yuan Heping, and starring Donnie Yen, Yang Ziqiong and others, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2: Sword of the Dark" was released for 12 days and ended with a box office of 102 million. ...The production cost of 20 million US dollars has already been lost..."

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The weather in the capital is also sunny. Although the sun is not very bright, it is really dazzling.

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both wore sunglasses and walked out of the airport hand in hand, surrounded by bodyguards and assistants.

It was absolutely impossible for such a large group of people to hide from the media cameras, so the two of them did not hide.

As you can imagine, as soon as they walked out of the passage, they were surrounded by a large group of reporters.

When they heard the chatter and rushed questions, Lin Nan and Liu Yifei both showed helpless smiles. It was indeed what they guessed.

"Director Lin, what do you think about Huayi poaching 35 of Wanda's middle and senior managers?"

"There are rumors that it is because Wanda is too stingy on options and treats its executives harshly..."

"Wanda Pictures is a long-term partner of Lin Nan Pictures. Regarding this change in Wanda, Director Lin..."

…

Lin Nan signaled Liu Yifei to get into the RV in Hongxingwu first, so as to save him the trouble of running away.

Miss Liu understood instantly, and with the help of her assistants and bodyguards, she successfully left the media circle and got into the car.

At this time, Lin Nan spoke to the handed microphone:

"How should I put it? From the perspective of a bystander, these seem to have nothing to do with others; they are nothing more than job-hopping, non-compete agreements and liquidated damages.

But from the perspective of a partner, poaching so many people from Wanda at once does have sinister intentions. Isn't it just to destroy the other party's theater chain?

As for remuneration, this is a matter of the internal system of other companies. We outsiders are really not qualified to comment. It is a platform and a place where both parties can achieve mutual success...

But when it comes to poaching people, I can't help but want to say one more thing: I would like to thank Director Yue Jun and Director Jiang Yuerou as well as some of the company's middle managers for their trust in the company. They stood firm in their hearts and minds and did not waver when faced with the temptation of Huayi. Determined to stay at Lin Nan Pictures..."

In a confused state of a large group of media reporters, Lin Nan quickly "breaks out" and got into the RV; when they caught up, the RV and several commercial vehicles had already started...

Sitting next to Liu Yifei, Lin Nan took out his mobile phone and called Yue Jun:

"Inform Director Zhang of the Western Film Production Department and ask them to come to the company tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

"Okay, Director Lin. Have you and Yifei gotten off the plane?"

"Well, I just got into the car picked up at Hongxingwu."

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