Even Yang Qi couldn't help but watch Xiao Ran stand up and ask: "Mr. Xiao, you can't do this. You know that our company's financial resources are not as good as Phantom. If the production fee is increased significantly like this, it will definitely lead to a skyrocketing cost.
The profit margin is much smaller!”
Zou Wenhuai looked at the audience with a sneer. He thought proudly that Xiao Ran was destroying the Great Wall. If he didn't make such a mandatory request, the leading position would be the Phantom. But now that this variable has appeared, he is very worried.
He is sure to replace Xiao Ran and control the Film Association.
What is He Guanchang thinking now? It's hard to imagine his mood. Not long after he met Xiao Ran, he felt that Xiao Ran was not a dormant person and was very ambitious. Sure enough, everything that happened later confirmed his view.
However, Xiao Ran's rapid expansion since he founded Phantom also shocked him. At the same time, he was more admired and confused about Xiao Ran. The admiration was because only Xiao Ran saw the benefits of directly controlling the distribution rights, and he admired Xiao Ran's ability to
He promoted newcomers at a loss. According to his understanding, Phantom invested at least 200 million in newcomer experiments last year.
There are absolutely very few people who are willing to lose 200 million. Even if Xiao Ran is worth tens of billions, it is all money. He Guanchang knows that Xiao Ran really wants to make movies, but his confusion comes from Xiao Ran's various strategies and practices. The most typical one is the computer department.
, when he heard the inside news that Phantom had invested a total of several billions in the computer department, he almost fainted.
He Guanchang is not a fool. Of course he knows very well that if these billions are invested in real estate, it may even become tens of billions in more than ten years. But Xiao Ran invested it in the computer department, which confused him, but
He thought that Xiao Ran must have a reason for doing this, it was his intuition.
Among the four major companies, Pan Disheng was the most difficult to accept this request. Due to the subject matter, Debao basically did not spend much on pure production costs. The main thing was to hire celebrities to spend more. This is simply
It is to force Pan Disheng to harm his own interests.
However, the four major companies are better. In terms of large-scale productions, Golden Harvest would still be ahead of others without the emergence of Phantom. However, smaller distribution companies such as Meiya can't bear it. Phantom has made the market soar in the past two years.
Several times, production costs have been severely reduced. If such conditions are set now, it will simply swallow up their profits.
When it comes to profits, who is willing to give in? It was Li Xingguo who suddenly stood up with a stern look on his face: "Mr. Xiao, your proposal will definitely not work. If we do this, our profits will definitely be shared by the costs!"
Pan Di didn't say anything, but stared at Xiao Ran, trying to figure out what Xiao Ran wanted to do. Because he realized at that moment and quickly calculated the proportion of the actors' remuneration and the total production cost of "The Love Between Ghosts".
.That is a ratio as high as one to eight, which means that the production costs are basically spent on film production.
In addition, his mind was spinning rapidly. What good would this do to Xiao Ran? In short, it would definitely not do him any good. In the short term, of course it would not do them any good.
Idiots all know that increasing costs will inevitably reduce profits.
This was also a risk for Xiao Ran. He and Wei Dongling had discussed it beforehand, and whether it was necessary to raise it now. Wei Dongling was easily persuaded by Xiao Ran to agree to this ratio, and even thought it should be higher. The reason was very simple, because Wei Dongling
I saw that the computer special effects in "Terminator 2" had a budget of 30 million.
Thinking of the 30 million, Wei Dongling smiled bitterly. He thought he really understood why Xiao Ran had to increase film production fees and personnel remuneration at the expense of profits, and he also understood why Xiao Ran had to gradually increase the investment figure.
Today, in order to allow the market to more clearly accept the advent of this new era of movies.
He even guessed that the so-called one to four was just a plan that Xiao Ran came up with because he was afraid that everyone would not be able to accept it. However, in actual calculation, the ratio of one to four is suitable for literary and romantic films.
It's definitely not suitable for action movies and other genres.
He still doesn't quite understand Xiao Ran's plan. Xiao Ran is trying to make the maximum production fee of Phantom exceed 100 million US dollars in three years. Although the advantage of Hollywood is not exactly big production, it is definitely the biggest reason why it has become mainstream around the world. Xiao Ran
If you want to defeat Hollywood, you must beat them in terms of production fees.
Xiao Ran even considered that even if he was losing billions of dollars every year, he would raise production costs to fight with Hollywood. This was his loss-making strategy to win the market, and it was also one of the ways he thought of dealing with Hollywood.
Anyway, Phantom controls the stocks of companies such as Dell and Cisco. When it comes to money, as long as Dell's stock soars faster and faster in 1992, he is not afraid at all. This is the biggest advantage of his choice of this strategy. I am afraid that the world
He is the only one in Xanadu who would do such a stupid thing.
Therefore, for Xiao Ran, time is running out. The production costs of Hong Kong films must soar in the short term. The result of the high production costs is well-made films. It is natural for well-made films to reach the market. He
He had no choice but to take the risk of making this mandatory requirement now. Even if other companies did not agree, he would never give them a chance to hinder him and launch the Phantom Chariot to crush them.
The most important thing is that the mainland market needs such a batch of Hong Kong films to impact and establish the deep-rooted position of Hong Kong films, so that they can snipe the advancement of Hollywood in the mainland. Xiao Ran's current overall strategy can be said to be quite thorough.
It's about the specific operations.
Just when everyone was talking and making noise, Zou Wenhuai suddenly sneered, looking extremely cunning and sarcastic: "I don't know when Phantom became the Film and Television Department, and it actually controls the operations of major companies.
Intervene. Besides, even the Film and Television Department would not dare to interfere like this!"
Wei Dongling's heart suddenly shrank. This old man was clearly provoking. However, Xiao Ran had a calm look on his face, as if he hadn't said anything just now, or that he was already confident about the situation.
As soon as He Guanchang heard Zou Wenhuai's sarcastic remarks, he knew something was wrong, and it was too late to stop him. Especially when he saw Xiao Ran's unmoved look, he felt that something was wrong. He thought that Xiao Ran must be very talented.
This requirement is certain to be met, but what is Xiao Ran’s trump card?
After being provoked by Zou Wenhuai, Xiao Ran smiled slightly, but there was a sinister meaning in the smile. He knocked on the table as if he didn't care: "This is not a discussion, but a notice to you."
The whole audience suddenly calmed down, and everyone realized that they seemed to have overlooked Xiao Ran's other two identities because of his kindness - the underworld godfather and the most influential film company boss in Southeast Asia!
At this moment, everyone thought of Haile's fiasco, which was a small victory. At that time, Xiao Ran's financial resources were far inferior to Haile's, and he still played Haile to a disastrous end. Now if he wants to deal with them, Xiao Ran even just
One hand is enough.
Only the strange rhythm that Xiao Ran was accustomed to was left in the conference room, which seemed to hit everyone's heart, making people break out in cold sweat. Zou Wenhuai never expected that with just such a sentence, everyone would
Closed his mouth.
The heavy breathing was particularly harsh in the empty conference room. One of the company bosses stood up suddenly. He was thin but had a bad temper. He glared at Xiao Ran and shouted: "Xiao Ran, don't think that Phantom has any
Money is important. If you think you can control everyone with money and background, go to hell, I will never agree to this bullshit notice!"
The thin boss opened the door and left with majestic steps. Xiao Ran sighed with regret. In fact, he liked this kind of person with personality. Unfortunately, in terms of the overall situation, he had to control it with an iron fist.
He lived in the Hong Kong film industry to become his safe rear. Therefore, he had to do some things that were against morality.
"I should have said that I'm not here to seek approval, but to inform you. If anyone doesn't follow it, it's breaking my rules!" Xiao Ran finally stopped the knocking on the table that made people's hearts beat.
He looked around slowly and gently, focusing his eyes on Zou Wenhuai's face: "Breaking my rules means challenging me. If you want to challenge me, you must be prepared to be kicked out in advance!"
Zou Wenhuai was furious, and Xiao Ran's words were clearly aimed at him. He was about to get angry, but He Guanchang quietly stopped him, and stopped all movements in surprise. He Guanchang shook his head slightly towards Zou Wenhuai, indicating to see what Xiao Ran said next.
What do you want? Zou Wenhuai then realized that his Jiahe had reached this ratio many times, and he was afraid of what Xiao Ran would do.
As everyone knows, when he thinks like this, he is actually afraid of Xiao Ran. I don’t know what means Guan Xin and Liang Kun used. At present, the Hong Kong underworld is under control, although there is no evidence that Xiao Ran has anything to do with the underworld.
But these two people are Xiao Ran's subordinates. This is certain. After inferring from this, even a fool would guess that Xiao Ran is the real talker of the underworld.
If the underworld is still a thing that cannot be brought to the table, then Zou Wenhuai will not be afraid of Phantom's financial resources. In just three years since he started his business, he has become the 86th richest man in the world. This kind of financial resources is not something Jiahe can resist.
of.
Moreover, because Golden Harvest does not cooperate with the market in terms of remuneration, a large number of artists and staff are very close to Phantom. Although with Phantom's encouragement, they still accept films from other companies, but all fools know that they rely on Phantom.
In terms of financial resources, power, and popularity, Jiahe cannot compare with its heyday three years ago. Since last year, its momentum has plummeted, let alone confronting Phantom. Now, of course, we are talking about the four major companies, but everyone knows
, Phantom is now the dominant player, forming a semi-monopoly.
Everyone was secretly frightened and regretted what they had just said. Unexpectedly, when he was regretting it, Wei Dongling laughed loudly and said to Xiao Ran sideways: "Aran, don't say so scary. Don't, everyone.
I misunderstood what A Ran meant, his notice is for everyone’s good!”
This drama of red faces and white faces is too obvious! Zou Wenhuai thought with disdain. Wei Dongling smiled softly. He and Xiao Ran had never discussed about white faces and red faces, but they just saw this embarrassing atmosphere, so they
He took the initiative to explain, and even called Aran to calm the atmosphere.
Li Xingguo didn't believe it and felt that the play was too deliberate. But he couldn't help but prick up his ears and listen to what Wei Dongling had to say. Wei Dongling nodded to Xiao Ran, stood up and walked around a few times, relaxing slightly.
His legs were a little numb before he smiled and said: "What do you think about the current salary of actors and behind-the-scenes staff? Let me know first!"
Li Xingguo leaned back on his chair and responded loudly: "Their remuneration is too high, which affects the profit of the film, and the production cost has to be reduced!"
"Correct answer!" Wei Dongling happily snapped his fingers, walked to Li Xingguo, patted his shoulder and raised his head and said to everyone: "Actors are paid high because they are worth the price. Do you think Fa Ge is worth four hundred?"
A price of half a million? The answer is obvious. The staff behind the scenes are the key to the quality of the film. Only by giving them enough remuneration can they devote themselves to the creation."
Li Xingguo couldn't help but nodded. He could understand these two aspects. Everyone could understand. Xiao Ran had already analyzed the stakes clearly last time.
"Tell me, why did Shaw Brothers stop production?" Wei Dongling's performance was quite lively. He came to Pan Disheng and patted his shoulder and asked. This only made Xiao Ran laugh bitterly. It turned out that he had become a villain after being in trouble for a long time.
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Pan Disheng suddenly wanted to know what kind of explanation Wei Dongling wanted to give them, and immediately answered without thinking: "The system is rigid, creativity is low, talent is lost, investment intensity..."
I have to admire Xiao Ran. After performing such a scene, he can still chuckle in his heart and think about Shaw Brothers. Let’s not mention other things about Shaw Brothers. The loss of talent alone has been ridiculed by people in the industry for a long time.
It is no exaggeration to say that the three brothers, Bruce Lee, Cheng Long, Hong Jinbao and Hui, supported Golden Harvest because they were the talents that were overlooked by Shaw Brothers.
Pan Disheng suddenly couldn't speak anymore, because he found that he seemed to have hit the point. Wei Dongling had a relaxed smile on his face: "Here is the key, investment intensity. When major film companies have already taken location shots around the world,
Shaw Brothers are still building sets in studios to save costs..."