Chapter 384 Cameron

Li Chen's move this time is like the Ming Cult challenging the six major sects on Guangmingding.

Not only the media focused on it, but also the big and small artists in the circle were craning their necks to watch.

Gu Yongkeng and Cao Guowei both called Li Chen with only one request, which was to allow the people from Youku and Sina to have exclusive coverage.

Both of them need hot spots to continue to seize market share.

A Weibo that needs headline news to promote its internal beta version.

Cao Guowei also complained about Li Chen. Sina Weibo had been in internal testing for almost two weeks and was officially launched on September 9.

Why haven't he and Liu Yifei registered yet? His two internal test spots were wasted.

As a result, Li Chen responded with one sentence, saying that the comment, forwarding and private message @ functions were not maintained properly.

Why are they so anxious to get the couple to register?

After hearing this, Cao Guowei laughed out loud, feeling that Li Chen was more knowledgeable than he was.

Er Dongsheng's "The King of Guns" has started filming.

However, the female lead was changed from Zhang Baizhi to Li Qiaoqiao.

The reasons are beyond elaboration.

But Li Qiaoqiao was really happy, as this was not the first time he had partnered with Louis Koo.

The two met through "Painted Skin" and they can talk about anything when they meet again.

It’s just that Director Li has gradually drifted away from the two of them.

With just one move, the eight major cinema chains will gather together to watch Splendid Diamonds.

"Right now, I think Director Li is the only one in the country who is qualified to get the eight major cinema chains to sit down and talk."

Li Qiaoqiao, Wu Yanzu, Louis Koo, and Er Dongsheng, the main creators on the set, couldn't help but talk about today's decisive battle for Splendid Diamonds.

Er Dongsheng also agreed with what Li Qiaoqiao said.

"After Curse of the Golden Flower, Zhang Yimou no longer had an advantage over Li Chen at the box office."

"In the past two years, Rongchen Pictures' box office revenue has exceeded 1 billion yuan each year."

“Whether the two Zhangs of New Picture and the two Wangs of Huayi admit it or not, this is an indisputable fact in the industry.”

"Otherwise, the eight major cinema chains would not care about this gambling agreement at all."

"But I can't figure it out. This is clearly a bet that is impossible to win. It's totally unlike Director Li's style."

Even Er Dongsheng couldn't figure it out, and Li Qiaoqiao and Louis Koo, who had worked with Li Chen at the scene, were even more confused.

The other member of the duo is also on a national roadshow with the crew of "Wheat Field".

Unfortunately, all people are talking about today is this gamble of the century.

Fan Qiaoqiao was extremely envious. She wondered when her studio would be able to have an equal dialogue with the eight major cinema chains.

On the way to the event, in the nanny car, Fan Qiaoqiao and his agent Mu Xiaoguang were also discussing today's focus.

"To be honest, I really have the urge to stand on Brother Chen's side, but unfortunately, the theater chain doesn't think highly of our small workshop."

Fan Qiaoqiao crossed his legs and wore a pair of cool black high-heeled sandals.

The white skin between the ankles is faintly visible, and every move is full of charm.

Mu Xiaoguang was pleased with the sight and laughed, "We are just starting out, so we can't compare to him."

"But it's not as good as the best, but better than the worst."

"Among the female stars nowadays, only we and Li Xiang are at the forefront. Don't worry, Qiao Qiao."

"With me here, I will help you become the most popular star in both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong!"

Fan Qiaoqiao lazily leaned back on the leather seat, his eyes full of desire and longing: "Definitely!"

It was very lively in the No. 1 conference room of Rongchen Pictures.

People from the eight major cinema chains have all arrived.

At exactly nine o'clock, Li Chen led Yu Miao and Yang Siwei into the conference room.

The heads of the eight major cinema chains all know Li Chen.

The only one who was familiar with him was Ye Ning.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. Please take a seat." Li Chen took the initiative with a smile as he came in.

Yang Siwei smiled secretly in his heart, always feeling that this scene was familiar.

Earlier, during a meeting at Rongchen Pictures.

The same goes for all the senior executives; when the boss arrives, everyone stands up.

The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries and then got down to business.

Ye Ning made a request on behalf of the cinema chain, and they were willing to sign the gambling agreement.

But there are three conditions.

45. If other producers also request to increase the profit sharing ratio to % in the future, Rongchen Pictures cannot interfere.

To put it bluntly, if other producers become jealous in the future, Rongchen Pictures will have to stay out of it and cannot be the leader.

This is the collective appeal of the eight major cinema chains. It is no longer the time when "Hero", "House of Flying Daggers" and "Curse of the Golden Flower" can dominate the market.

If New Picture dares to threaten the eight major cinema chains as before, it will be courting death.

But if Rongchen Pictures is included, the eight major cinema chains will be in trouble again.

Today's Rongchen Pictures is much more terrifying than the original New Picture.

Every year, more than a quarter of the country’s box office revenue comes from Rongchen Pictures, a top-tier producer.

The eight major cinema chains are not a monolithic entity, and no one dares to fall out with Rongchen Pictures.

2: The eight major cinema chains only recognize your scripts, Li Chen. Other scripts written by others that you have invested in or co-produced are not included.

This rule is set by the eight major cinema chains to prevent the emergence of dark horses.

3: Movies with box office revenue below 300 million are not included in this list.

Li Chen did not interrupt and listened to Ye Ning's endless speech. "If Director Li can agree, I will agree to this gambling agreement on behalf of all the theater chain bosses."

Li Chen tapped the table with his fingers, and the CEOs of various theater chains in the conference room were staring at Li Chen.

He looked like he had a winning chance.

Li Chen didn't say anything. Yang Siwei looked at Li Chen. Li Chen nodded silently. Yang Siwei spoke first.

"Bosses, the third one won't work."

"If the film with a box office below 45 million is not to be based on 41%, then it cannot be based on 43%. It should be based on the current %!"

Yu Miao also reacted and immediately said, "Boss Yang is right."

"Bosses, you have all gained a great deal from this gambling agreement. Why are you still bothering about this little profit?"

The heads of the eight major cinema chains were whispering to each other and discussing the matter.

Finally, Ye Ning spoke on behalf of everyone: "Well, only Director Li is qualified."

"If Director Li has no other requests, then it's settled?"

"Wait a moment." Li Chen interrupted Ye Ning.

"The first one needs to be changed as well."

The eight major cinema chains suddenly became nervous, as the first one is their core.

The purpose is to separate Rongchen Pictures from other producers.

As long as Rongchen Pictures does not take the lead, the theater chains will not be afraid if other producers join together.

Ye Ning understood the hidden meaning of Li Chen's words and just wanted to make some changes, not completely deny it.

"How does Director Li want to change it?"

Yang Siwei and Yu Miao looked at each other, and neither could see any room for change in the first line.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Today, the producers such as China Film Group and Shanghai Film Group are unwilling to stand on the same front with me."

"If they want to raise it to 45% someday, I will certainly not do something that is thankless."

"But if the increase is more than 45%, that's another matter."

These words were like a thunderclap, and the eight major cinema chains were instantly in an uproar.

Seeing everyone talking, Li Chen stood up and laughed: "You can discuss it slowly, and we will talk again after the discussion."

As soon as Li Chen left, everyone talked even more without restraint.

"Who else is qualified to raise the ratio to more than 45? Unless his box office can surpass Rongchen Pictures?"

"I think it's acceptable. Don't forget, the guidance given by the General Administration this year is that our upper limit should not exceed 50%. 45% is their limit."

“Yes, unless there is a policy adjustment, there will be no change in at least five to ten years.”

After some discussion, the eight major cinema chains agreed to Li Chen’s request.

The two parties signed a bet agreement, and the eight major cinema chains all smiled.

Li Chen laughed even happier than them.

They thought Li Chen was a fool, but Li Chen thought they were fat sheep.

Sina Entertainment News

"Today, the leading producer Rongchen Pictures signed a 10 billion bet agreement with the eight major cinema chains."

"Ye Ning, a representative of Wanda Cinema, responded to the reporter: "Rongchen Pictures is the leader in the industry and is qualified to make demands on them. If someone surpasses Rongchen Pictures in annual box office one day, they will naturally be willing to sit down and talk!"

Not only did domestic media rush to report on it, but Hollywood also reprinted this billion-dollar gamble.

Cameron was stunned.

In the past, when the media came to interview him, they would ask when his movie would be completed and when it would be released.

Today, a bunch of people suddenly came to ask him if he had the confidence to achieve a box office of 10 billion in China.

Because you, Cameron, have been all in by Li Chen, the boss behind Chiyou Pictures!
Many Chinese-American netizens even made fun of it on Twitter.

"Cameron, please don't embarrass Leo. Titanic made Leo famous."

"This Avatar is the second Titanic!"

When Cameron was interviewed, he first released a wave of goodwill to please domestic movie fans.

He said he really likes Zhang Yimou's "Hero" and Li Chen's "Shoplifters". As for the 10 billion box office: I will try my best.
As soon as the domestic media reported it, netizens on the Internet talked about it with great relish.

"Leo is so domineering, he just went all in on Cameron, I'm going all in!"

"Even if Leo loses this time, he still wins in terms of temperament. Even Chow Yun-fat's God of Gamblers doesn't have such a stupid temperament!"

"Brother Chen is mighty! Brother Chen is awesome! Brother Chen is stupid and no one can be as stupid as him!"

Everyone in the circle was happy to laugh at Li Chen's joke.

Zhang Weiping was the first to stand up and even advertised "Three Guns".

"He's too impulsive. Our film 'Three Guns' should definitely be the champion of the Lunar New Year period and the most profitable. We didn't even dare to think about 10 billion."

"There are two reasons why I, Zhang Weiping, dare to say this. First, our film Three Guns was low-cost."

"Second, I have the hardware. My brand is Zhang Yimou. After the Olympics, the whole country's audience will stand behind him!"

"Which director has a greater influence than Zhang Yimou in the hearts of ordinary people?"

Look, this is Zhang Dapao, at least he is not a hypocrite.

Lu Tailang happened to be caught dating Qin Lan.

“Although the truth is in the hands of a few people, it is not in the hands of one person. He is too arrogant. I hope this lesson will make him recognize himself.”

Yu Dong, a domestic distribution tycoon who was scared off by Li Chen's 500 million yuan guarantee, also said in an interview: "I admire Director Li's talent very much."

"But Director Li is young after all. Who hasn't been impulsive when they were young?"

At the same time, Li Chen and Liu Yifei finally registered and authenticated their Sina Weibo accounts at the urging of Cao Guowei.

(End of this chapter)