Knocking on the table gently, there were whispers from the customers around him. In such a quiet environment, he quickly made a decision. Instead of using Hollywood companies to expand the influence of Hong Kong films, it would be better to rely on his own strength.
Moreover, I believe that within ten years, Hollywood will be on the verge of collapse under Xiao Ran's strategy, and Hong Kong films will also be able to achieve better results at that time.
After pondering for a moment, everyone else stopped enjoying the food and stared at Xiao Ran. Xiao Ran's eyes opened slightly, with a strange look flashing in his eyes: "Since no one wants it to enter, then force it to die within half a year."
Just quit."
Yang Qi and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that if Xiao Ran really nodded and agreed, then they would be in big trouble. Xiao Ran gave a countermeasure without thinking: "In that case, let the news go, don't accept Warner's drama, don't give it to
If it makes any breakthrough, it will definitely quit after half a year!"
Before it got dark, everyone in the industry in Hong Kong knew about the ban of the four major companies. Some Japanese and Western filmmakers were attracted to it. Unfortunately, there were no Chinese actors to star in the film. Although this film is made into a Chinese film,
After all, it was still unable to be released as a Hong Kong film. Six months later, as Xiao Ran expected, Warner sadly backed down.
Xiao Ran won because the four major companies controlled theaters and distribution. Even though Warner also controlled one of the largest distribution networks in the world, as an American company, it was clear that no one would think of the films it distributed.
It's a pure Hong Kong film, coupled with the indifference of the filmmakers, it becomes conceivable to quit.
Xiao Ran just secretly cried out in his stomach that it was a pity. Originally, he planned to use Warner a few more times and finally defeat him in one fell swoop. For this reason, he even secretly contacted Mr. Shao and asked Metropolis to be a gold medal undercover. Everyone else thought he was
There was a dispute with Mr. Shao, but no one knew that they had completely reconciled under the mediation of the central government.
With Metropolis as an undercover agent, the benefits that can be obtained are definitely greater than now. But after careful calculation, Xiao Ran finally stopped the plan, after all, it seemed to be more harmful now.
In April, "True Colors" only won the Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Although it was shortlisted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, it was ultimately unsuccessful. This made Xiao Ran determined to order Hong Kong films not to be sent to the Oscars and to fully develop the film industry.
Like an award, let it replace the Oscars.
In 1995, Phantom contacted Cameron to start preparations for "Titanic", and Universal invested in the filming. "Speed", which took a year to be released, was released during the summer vacation. The film, which was more popular and intense than the original version, quickly became a hit at the box office and had overseas distribution deals.
For Phantom, it grossed $500 million at the global box office.
Phantom Animation's Fantasy Animation finally created "Toy Story", which was released during the summer vacation and grossed US$450 million at the global box office. In the same year, a series of adventure films "The Legend of the Dragon" produced by Phantom Pictures became the dark horse of the year's box office.
, has raked in US$470 million worldwide during its non-prime period. Another big dark horse is Basic Pictures' love drama "Love in Paradise", with a global box office of more than US$300 million.
The war film "Never Bow" invested and filmed by Phantom was well received, with a global box office of 230 million US dollars. The most dazzling movie of the year was "God of Gamblers 3", with a global box office of 640 million. Not counting Universal's
Within the film, Phantom has six films in the global box office top ten, and three films in North America. "God of Gamblers 3" even won the championship.
This year, "Schindler's List" finally came out. American Jews almost shed tears as they watched the film, and they were even more fond of Phantom. Another film that Phantom started filming, depicting the brutality of the Japanese army, was released around the world.
It caused a shock. In the same year, driven by Phantom, Universal raised the maximum salary to 20 million.
In April 1995, not long after "Schindler's List" was released, in Xiao Ran's office in the towering Phantom Building, he was talking to Guan Xin about a very important matter, something that stood in his position as the richest man in China today.
Something that has to be done.
With Guan Xin as his master, Xiao Ran has never liked to beat around the bush, because he knows that Guan Xin doesn't like to beat around the bush either: "Master, are the Indonesian affairs prepared properly? That is very important. We must do as much as we can do!
"
"No problem, although I don't understand why you are doing this!" Guan Xin shrugged. It's not that he has no brains, he is just too lazy to think too much, and he is not suitable for such conspiracy methods. But after everything he has experienced
Of course he knew everything. If Xiao Ran wanted to do something, it would definitely not be for no reason.
Xiao Ran sighed softly. How could he ignore things like the Indonesian Massacre? If he didn't have the ability to help, that would be fine, but he had the charisma and ability, so he had to do it.
Ordered something.
Seeing that Xiao Ran didn't say anything more, Guan Xin said calmly: "We can't find any evidence of corruption against the President of Indonesia. Will it affect your plan?"
"It's okay, that's just the icing on the cake." Xiao Ran was stunned for a long time. If it could be there, that would be the best. Without it, the impact would not be very big.
After Guan Xin Zi Gu Zi left, Wei Dongling and Bai Pengfei, the CEO of Shuxiang Media, came. It was Xiao Ran who asked them to come. Since it is planned and step-by-step, of course it must be done more perfectly: "A Dong, you
In my name, I would like to extend an invitation to representatives of Indonesian Chinese rich people to come to Hong Kong. I want to talk to them about a very important matter!"
"Pengfei, a riot is likely to occur in Indonesia in the near future. Shuxiang Media must mobilize all resources to report it as soon as possible." Xiao Ran stared at the somewhat confused Bai Pengfei and said: "Besides, I guess that incident will be very serious.
It is serious. The lives of journalists will be in danger. All participants will be treated as war correspondents and their insurance will be increased."
Thinking about the riot, Xiao Ran knew very well that if his plan could succeed, he would probably avoid the one in 1998. Moreover, it would definitely not be without benefits to him. As long as he succeeds, he will definitely have considerable influence around the world.
Considerable appeal, establishing power and prestige in front of governments of various countries.
"During that period of time, you can mobilize any resources of the seven flagship companies to do this!" Xiao Ran stared at Bai Pengfei, suddenly turned around, and left a sentence: "In short, using all possible means, I
I want the whole world to see all those scenes!”
Bai Pengfei couldn't help but be shocked. It was rare for Xiao Ran to attach such importance to one thing, and he was allowed to mobilize all the resources of the seven flagship companies. This showed that Xiao Ran attached great importance to it. But what was it? Only Wei Dongling vaguely understood it.
two.
After Bai Pengfei left, Wei Dongling finally couldn't help but question: "Would your judgment be wrong? If it doesn't happen, then our losses will be huge!"
"If it happens, then the losses to the Chinese in Indonesia will be really too great!" Xiao Ran said firmly. He would rather not have this happen, but now he is no longer relying solely on historical knowledge to make judgments, but
He relies on his own vision of the strategic situation to judge: "As long as that happens, I will make Indonesia never reincarnate in the world!"
The appeal of Xiao Ran, the richest man in China, was still very strong. Almost all the invited representatives of the rich Chinese Indonesians came. For this reason, Xiao Ran held a banquet at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to cleanse them. After the banquet, he carefully checked whether
After using the bugs and monitors, Xiao Ran invited these people to a very large hall.
Arriving at the temporary stage, Xiao Ran looked at everyone in the audience with a very serious expression: "Everyone, I want to tell you something when I invite you to come this time. The situation in Indonesia is unstable recently. In order to avoid unnecessary losses,
, you should evacuate Indonesia as soon as possible!"
There was an uproar in the audience. What does it mean that the political situation is unstable and Indonesia needs to be evacuated immediately? The famous banker Li Wenzheng questioned Xiao Ran: "Mr. Xiao, if we don't even know that the local political situation is going to be shaken, then why do you know?"
"This is the result of my speculation. You don't have to believe it." Xiao Ran said with a smile: "However, I am reminding you because we are all compatriots. No matter what, I hope that if something happens by then, everyone can
Save the local Chinese!”
"Mr. Xiao, don't you want to occupy the Indonesian market while we are evacuating?" One of the relatively young guys shouted dissatisfiedly to Xiao Ran. This guy's name is Huang Jiawen, and he is a rich man who inherited the family property.
Xiao Ran frowned slightly, why is this Huang Jiawen so brainless? Even a blind person can see that Phantom's core industries are basically high-tech and entertainment media. What market does he want in Indonesia? Does he want to make rubber?
In any case, this negotiation was a complete failure. It is not that Xiao Ran has no appeal around the world, but he has never done anything particularly big internationally, which makes it difficult to gain prestige for him.
On May 7, 1995, as Xiao Ran analyzed the situation, a large-scale anti-Chinese incident broke out in Indonesia, and many Chinese were massacred overnight. The reporters of Shuxiang Media had been on standby for a long time, and they tried their best to bring all this to life.
They were recorded. Of course, some of them were secretly photographed.
In the early morning of the next day, Xiao Ran received the news, and he thought about it quietly for a moment. In fact, his previous arrangements were already in place, and he didn't even need to personally come forward to settle it.
It was on this day that Piao Tian Literature was in charge of reporting. Seeing the bloody and brutal scenes on the TV screen, the whole world was shocked.
It was on this morning that Xiao Ran received a call from Beijing. The superiors hoped that he could come forward on behalf of the government and use his influence to save more people. Xiao Ran kept smiling bitterly. What could he do for such a thing? He was just seven
The president of the big flagship, not the president of the country.
However, under arrangement, Xiao Ran held a press conference at one o'clock in the afternoon. There were reporters from all over the world, and even an Indonesian reporter. Xiao Ran almost kicked the Indonesian out of the venue as soon as he saw it. If it weren't for
It still has value, and since this was a live broadcast, he must have complied.
Looking at the room full of reporters and cameras, Xiao Ran still didn't prepare any speech. He always liked to improvise. However, what surprised all the reporters was that among them, some staff from Shuxiang Media all spoke in black and white.
Sexy dress.
However, what surprised them even more was that Xiao Ran and other phantoms were also dressed in black and white. After glancing at the sixty or seventy reporters in the audience, Xiao Ran stood up with a sad expression and said slowly: "First of all,
I am very sad and angry to announce to everyone
One thing is that a large-scale anti-Chinese campaign broke out in Indonesia yesterday. The locals committed countless atrocities against us Chinese, burning, killing, and looting. As of last night and an hour ago, according to incomplete statistics, the number of local Chinese casualties was at least three.
Hundreds of people!”
The reporters were not surprised. They had already seen the news on TV. Xiao Ran said in an extremely sad tone: "As the chairman of the board of directors of Shuxiang Media, I am here to announce that because of the atrocities in Indonesia, a team of people sent by Shuxiang Media were
After a female reporter was kidnapped, she was raped and killed!"
Here, Xiao Ran, whose anger had almost reached its peak, reluctantly picked up an information bag on the table. After opening it, what was shown in front of everyone was a very cruel death photo, as well as the female reporter's information.
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This picture immediately became the focus of attention for all the reporters in the room. But when Liang Jiabao and the others took a look at it, they immediately felt sick and wanted to vomit. Every one of their eyes turned red, and every reporter was trembling, wishing they could immediately
Scold Indonesia half to death.
At this time, Xiao Ran walked aside, helped up the two middle-aged men and women who suddenly cried, turned to the reporters and said: "These two are the parents of the female reporter who was brutally killed. Here, as a scholarly media, I
In the name of the chairman of the board of directors, I would like to express my deepest apologies to them, because of the group’s negligence, their daughter lost her precious life in the Indonesian riots!”
"She is a very, very good reporter. Losing her is the loss of Shuxiang Media!" Xiao Ran closed his eyes slightly, the sadness in his heart was indescribable. If he didn't send someone, if the bodyguards could protect her better, that woman would
Nothing will happen to the reporter: "We feel sad that she passed away. However, we will never lose our professional ethics. We have the right to report all the truth to the world! This is the professional ethics of our media, no matter who it is
Not even one country will be able to stop us."
All the reporters at the scene fell silent and took off their hats. Now they knew why Liang Jiabao and the others were wearing black, but this only made them feel sad. If it was them who went there, would they have suffered the same thing?
What would happen if it were somewhere else? They didn't know, but they knew they could do something.