"The Ministry of Culture rejected our conditions, claiming that censorship would make it difficult to open up!"
Rejected! It was really rejected! Xiao Ran felt dizzy for a while, and his face had changed several times. If he hadn't been so calm, he might have shown it immediately. He felt gloomy in his heart, and he still rejected their request.
, as expected, I still don’t want to open up the most critical ones!
Xiao Ran had expected this result, but he still held on to a glimmer of hope, hoping that it would pass. However, now he refused. Xiao Ran smiled miserably, never expecting that all his efforts in the past eight years had turned into a river of spring water.
Reluctantly greeting the others, she took the phone and kicked the gravel on the beach and walked away. The others didn't notice Xiao Ran's expression, but Lin Qingxia couldn't see it, so she just said hello.
Followed.
After taking a few steps, Xiao Ran's frantic mood gradually calmed down. If this matter hadn't been related to everything, he would never have been so flustered. Fortunately, the good calm skills he had practiced allowed him to calm down quickly. Wei Dongling on the other end of the phone was very worried.
Understanding Xiao Ran's mood, he did not continue to say anything, but quietly waited for Xiao Ran to speak.
After taking a deep breath, Xiao Ran slowly calmed down and quickly thought that this matter might not turn around. He immediately asked in a deep voice: "What is the reason for their refusal? This is very important!"
"They believe that the grading system is not suitable for introduction at present, and they believe that our requirements are not suitable for mainland China's national conditions, so they rejected it!" Wei Dongling smiled bitterly. He has been partnering with Xiao Ran for so long, and besides Lin Qingxia, he knows best
Xiao Ran was an ideal person. Unexpectedly, just one word now sealed their ideal.
Xiao Ran's heart sank again. These reasons did not completely block the expansion of Hong Kong films, but at least in the short term, there would be no further progress. If the national conditions were brought out, Xiao Ran would know.
Next, Wei Dongling described the matter. This was Huang Qun's official call to him. Huang Qun told him that there had been quite a few debates within the government about this, and the chief did not say anything about it. Finally, he
I used this move to temporarily seal it.
"Moreover, Huang Qun told me as the deputy minister of culture!" Wei Dongling's tone became even more bitter: "Mainland will send a recall message to all filmmakers who were exchange students in mainland China, so that we can be prepared for everything!"
Xiao Ran's whole body trembled slightly, and there was a look of disbelief in his eyes. At present, film talents from mainland China account for at least 30% of the main creative staff in Hong Kong. If they are recalled, there is no need to mention what it means!
But why do they do this? Countless thoughts flashed through Xiao Ran's mind, and suddenly his face changed suddenly, and he spat out word by word: "They are planning to abandon us and make their own movies, and make their own Chinese movies!"
Wei Dongling was already feeling miserable on the other side of the phone. He had just heard about this incident and quickly realized it. What he didn't understand was, didn't the higher-ups see how much this would bring to Hong Kong films?
Is it harmful? In terms of talent, Phantom even opened up a key company like Infinite Special Effects to exchange students for learning. Unexpectedly, this sudden move was really chilling.
Xiao Ran no longer had the energy to smile bitterly, so he just smiled miserably: "They make movies? What do they use for it? Do they have money or equipment, or do they still have enough methods? How can they do it without us! I don't believe that mainland film studios can do it.
What kind of movie is coming out?"
"Fortunately, they are not forcing a recall. Instead, they are only recalling exchange students who are still receiving salaries in the film studio. As for the others who have taken root in the local area, they can go back if they want. This is what Huang Qun told me!" Wei Dongling is
Because of this sentence, he reserved the breath to talk to Xiao Ran, otherwise his first sentence would have made Xiao Ran give up the movie completely.
If even the country does not support him, then he will be a dead end. Xiao Ran's heart immediately became excited. If there is such a mystery, it means that the government has not given up on Hong Kong films, and it will naturally be a big problem in the future.
There is an opportunity for maneuver.
Lin Qingxia chased after her and stayed quietly behind Xiao Ran. Then she asked softly: "What happened? Tell me, don't always bear it alone!"
"Ah, when did you come!" Xiao Ran realized that he must have been in a very confused mood just now. He was so confused that he didn't even know that Lin Qingxia was behind him. He sighed heavily and told Lin Qingxia everything.
Lin Qingxia only thought about it briefly, then her face changed drastically: "The censorship system is stuck, and now it has to be recalled, then you might as well give up!"
"It's okay. If I give up because of such a trivial matter, I'm afraid you won't marry me!" Xiao Ran tried to be calm, not wanting his wife to worry too much, and smiled coldly: "Mainland Film Studio, give them money
With the equipment and talent, they can’t produce anything decent! Just wait and see!”
Xiao Ran has always looked down on mainland movies, just as he looks down on men's football. Before the market is commercialized, the mainland can never afford to invest tens of millions in large-scale productions. It doesn't mean that there is no money to invest, but it will definitely be enough if it is invested.
loss-making.
That night, Wei Dongling went to Xiao Ran's home. They felt the cool air next to the swimming pool and sighed deeply. The current situation was not very good for them, no wonder. If Wei Dongling didn't know Xiao Ran's ideals, he would definitely persuade Xiao Ran
Or stop the movie business.
Lin Qingxia came to them with Xiao Ling'er in her arms and sat down next to Xiao Ran. The little guy was fine at first, but when she saw Xiao Ran, she immediately stretched out her little hand to grab it, but she couldn't catch it.
Then she burst into tears. Lin Qingxia was so depressed that she jealously gave Xiao Ling'er a hug: "It's better not to let her see you in the future, otherwise she will ask you to hug her again when she sees you!"
Xiao Ran scraped the little guy's small nose lovingly. The little guy immediately stopped crying and looked at his mother proudly. Then he focused his eyes on Xiao Ran's face, as if there were some flowers on Xiao Ran's face.
Holding Xiao Ling'er in his arms, Xiao Ran fell into deep thought. It was difficult to describe the whole thing. However, he still believed that all this was not the worst ending, and it was not necessarily that there was no chance of salvation: "I think the government wants to gain its own
The film industry, but mainland films have always been disappointing, so they turned their attention to us!"
"After a few years, the number of exchange students has increased, and the number of film talents we have trained has also increased. At this time, we have proposed further liberalization of the censorship system, which may be unacceptable to them. So.
, they think it is still necessary to grasp it themselves. However, they may not be very confident at this point, after all, marketization cannot be formed in a moment! So, it is not that we have no chance."
Wei Dongling sighed, knowing that he could not hide it from Xiao Ran. However, Phantom has become so big now, and it will not be easy to suddenly transform. If it is really completely blocked by the mainland, then if Phantom wants to find the best development plan
, the best way is to enter Hollywood. But in this way, the base of Phantom will be transferred to North America.
"Things are not as bad as we thought..." Wei Dongling quickly sorted out everything and said thoughtfully: "Except for these two points, other aspects have been opened up. China Film Group no longer has a monopoly on distribution, and the theater investment has the largest proportion.
It can reach 51%. I think in this way, they are giving us a quid pro quo."
Xiao Ran shook his head. This is not necessarily a wonderful thing. Regardless of the return of talents, the key is that the censorship system is stuck. As long as we can get this opening, plus distribution and theaters, then Xiao Ran will have enough courage to enter the mainland market.
.
What’s interesting is that at least 30 or 40 Hong Kong films can enter mainland theaters every year. The film bureau’s censorship basis is very interesting, it’s so interesting. They first exclude it based on Hong Kong’s classification system, and they definitely exclude it.
Category III films are excluded, while Category I films can enter without censorship.
Therefore, film bureaus tend to focus on Level 2A and Level 2B. They are slightly more relaxed at Level 2A. Most of them can pass, while only a few can pass Level 2B. The four major companies are responsible for
Mainland distributors often complain that it would be better to have their own grading system that is straightforward and clear.
"I have thought about it. Judging from the current situation, we can quickly discuss entering the mainland market." Xiao Ran thought about it and decided that investing in theaters would be a matter of film. In terms of distribution, the four major giants have all opened branches in the mainland.
company, you can set up an issuing company at any time.
"However, regarding the censorship system, we cannot deliberately change our creative ideas to take this into consideration. To put it simply, we can't miss out on everything that should be included. We would rather not release it in the mainland!" Xiao Ran said in a very decisive tone and waved his hand fiercely.
Now, he doesn't care about anything. Phantom can't afford to lose money. If it loses its unique charm in order to cater to it, then there will be no need for anyone to attack it, and it will become soft and lose its competitiveness.
"In this way..." Wei Dongling sometimes didn't know whether to call Xiao Ran stupid or persistent. Businessmen pursue profits, and Xiao Ran pursues profits in other industries, but it is for movies: "Okay, I want to do this here
I have no say in this aspect as you do!"
"One more thing, we will immediately announce a 20% salary increase within the industry tomorrow!" Xiao Ran smiled coldly: "Working in the Hong Kong film industry is one of the best careers now, so I will give them another push.
Jin, let’s see who can challenge the status of Hong Kong movies. I would like to see if the exchange students are willing to go back..."
After being reminded by Xiao Ran, Wei Dongling then remembered something: "The estimation report has come out. This time, I believe that only those who are still receiving salaries in the film studio will leave. This number is only for the two groups of people who came in the past year."
, accounting for about 35%. I believe other people will not choose to leave Hong Kong, so the loss to us due to this return flow is not particularly large."
Xiao Ran breathed a sigh of relief. Currently, there are 30,000 people working in the Hong Kong film industry, of which the main creative staff account for about one-twentieth. If there is no mainland market and the number of films produced does not increase, it will basically reach 30,000 people.
It is saturated. This does not go far and leaves a certain amount of loose space.
While Lin Qingxia listened to their discussion, she stared at the little Ling'er in Xiao Ran's arms. The little Ling'er, who was still in her infancy, seemed to feel very comfortable in her father's arms. After listening to Xiao Ran and the others talking for a while, she stretched out her arms.
He stretched out his soft little hands, closed his eyes, and slowly fell asleep.
Xiao Ran followed Lin Qingxia's eyes and showed a faint smile of relief when he saw that the little boy was sleeping. Men who have children are particularly different. Seeing the expressions of the couple, Wei Dongling clicked his tongue: "
Please stop irritating me, okay? I don’t have a wife or children, and I will be pissed to death by you sooner or later!”
"Have you not proposed to Li Jiaxin yet? Or is she unwilling to marry you?" Lin Qingxia laughed. She also needs a little gadget to spice up her stressful work: "Mr. Wei has a net worth of almost tens of billions.
Super rich!"
Wei Dongling felt depressed when he mentioned this. He didn't want to propose a proposal too plainly. It would be great if it could be as romantic as Xiao Ran's proposal to Lin Qingxia. However, it seems not easy to do this. After all, it was praised as the most popular proposal of this century.
The most romantic proposal. As long as it reaches three-quarters, then he will be embarrassed to propose.
"Aran, please help me think of a romantic way to propose!" Out of anger, Wei Dongling immediately shouted, trying to solve his lifelong problem: "Otherwise I will still pester you in the next life, and that guy Ge Wenqiu and An Yuxuan will be separated.
Everyone is getting married, you can do it yourself!"
Lin Qingxia burst into laughter immediately, and Xiao Ran felt very depressed. Wei Dongling's proposal had nothing to do with him, and he actually asked him to design it: "How about this, when she wins the best picture next year, you can propose to her."
"Isn't this trick too old-fashioned? The whole world is imitating you, and I am imitating it. That's too much!" Wei Dongling certainly didn't do it. After Xiao Ran did this, many women asked their boyfriends to do something romantic.
After proposing, Xiao Ran was resented to death by men all over the world.
"OK, I'm afraid of you!" Xiao Ran raised his head in frustration and took a sip of water before saying, "Publish an advertisement in all newspapers in Hong Kong tomorrow to propose to her. This should be romantic enough!"
After thinking about it, Wei Dongling glared at Xiao Ran and shook his head. Such a move was still not romantic enough. Xiao Ran thought for a while, it would be easier if Wei Dongling was an actor, and he could take the opportunity of filming to propose. This would not be bad. Think about it again.
, and immediately smiled strangely: "How about this, you pretend to be shot, and propose to her before pretending to die!"
Wei Dongling wanted to beat Xiao Ran now and gave him a hard punch: "Are you helping me or destroying me? Forget it, I will solve it myself and let's talk about business!"