Director’s Legend

October 2004 has passed, and the north wind blows in November, and the capital has begun to enter the cold. Shao Shuaijun stands in front of the 11th floor of Qiaohengyuan Community, feeling that everything in life is getting better. In the past October days, happy events have continued.

First of all, after half a month of preparations for "Crazy Racing", the cast and filming location have been determined, and the filming is currently in Ludao City (referring to Xiamen ~~~~~~ Gate). Shao Shuaijun was overjoyed that the filming of "Crazy Racing" has not yet started, and many merchants have already come to the door to request placement of advertisements. In the end, the negotiation reached 18 million. This alone earned most of the capital.

"Crazy Racing" Huayi Brothers and Huayi Shao Shuaijun's studio each invested half, and the split was also half. It was originally planned to invest 10 million yuan, and an additional 20 million yuan in publicity expenses will be added. Both parties will share 15 million yuan equally. Now only 6 million yuan will be shared equally.

The second thing is that Shao Shuaijun's studio finally settled down. On the 11th floor of this bridge Hengyuan community, three units of 101, 102 and 201 were leased. Because it is in Chaoyang District, not far from Huayi Brothers' Fenglian Plaza, the rent is very expensive, more than 20,000 yuan a month.

The staff did not find all the staff, and there was no time to look around. For the time being, Liu Sanxi, Anan, Sishui, and Zebra were asked to come and look at the door. Shao Shuaijun also asked the old lady to take care of the studio's finances. Make the accounts of "Crazy Racing" and "Source Code" first.

The third thing, the investors of "Source Code" have been negotiated. Huayi Brothers invested 25 million and was responsible for the issuance, accounting for 35% of the box office share; Poly Bona invested 20 million to account for 26% of the box office share; Media Asia Investment invested 18 million, accounting for 22% of the box office share; Shao Shuaijun invested 5 million to occupy 7% of the box office share, as the director, screenwriter and lead actor at the same time, accounted for 10% of the box office share, a total of 17% of the box office share.

These investments add up to 68 million.

The contract also stipulates that once the box office of the movie does not exceed 100 million in the mainland, Shao Shuaijun's 10% director share will be reduced to 5%, and the other 5% will make up for the losses of the three investors. Correspondingly, the production and shooting of the film is solely in charge of Shao Shuaijun's studio, and investors have no right to interfere.

At the same time, overseas box office, because of the few film companies, do not have good overseas distribution channels. Therefore, it will look for third-party issuance. In addition to agency fees, the three companies and Shao Shuaijun each account for 25% of the profit distribution.

The fourth thing is that Huayi Brothers has reached a financing agreement with TOM Group. On the basis of the original Huayi Brothers Taihe Film and Television Investment Company, it will buy back 45% of the shares of Taihe Investment and form a new company-Huayi Brothers. Media group. TOM Group acquired 30% of the shares of the new company with a financing of US$10 million. The brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei obtained 65% of the shares of the new company. Shao Shuaijun obtained 5% of the shares of the new company at a consideration of RMB 30 million.

The new company Huayi Brothers Media Group, with a registered capital of 126 million yuan, has truly become a giant in the mainland entertainment industry.

Everything went smoothly, making Shao Shuaijun feel particularly comfortable. Once reborn, he has not had much ambitions so far. It seems that it is enough to make a favorite movie while enjoying a happy life with his family.

On the first Monday of November, in Hong Kong, Huayi Brothers Media Group held a grand press conference. Wang Zhongjun, Wang Zhonglei, Shao Shuaijun, as well as TOM Group's resident representative Stephen, sat down on the podium. For this action, almost all well-known media across the country, whether it is entertainment media or economic media, flocked to it.

Today’s protagonists are the Wang Zhongjun brothers and TOM Group. As the first private entertainment company in China, the IPO will definitely have a profound impact. With the rapid development of the domestic economy, the entertainment industry continues to prosper, and it will certainly occupy a greater position in the lives of the people and the country's economy.

It can be said that the IPO of Huayi Brothers is not only the advancement of Huayi Brothers, but also the advancement of the mainland entertainment industry. It indicates that the mainland is opening up its own entertainment industry, and it will send out a fatal temptation to Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign capital.

Feng Xiaogang, who is promoting the new play "A World Without Thieves" in Hong Kong, also attended the press conference with Ge You, Xu Fan and Li Bingbing. Looking at Shao Shuaijun sitting stupidly on the stage, Feng Xiaogang was not jealous that it was a lie, but it was a pity. Not to mention that Feng Xiaogang is more famous than Shao Shuaijun, but he has less money.

Feng Xiaogang makes a lot of hard money in making movies. In addition, he spends a lot of money. Every time he makes a movie, he has to look for money and investment everywhere. It is really worthless to buy shares in Huayi Brothers. Shao Shuaijun succeeded too quickly, especially in "Crazy Stone". His own investment made more than 20 million in the mainland alone. Southeast Asian films have been released one after another and have achieved good box office.

It can be said to have earned 40-50 million yuan, and there is enough money to invest in buying shares.

Why is there such a big gap between people and people? Feng Xiaogang couldn't help sighing.

At the same time, Shao Shuaijun also said with emotion: "The entertainment industry is so profitable now. Huayi Brothers has only a capital of more than one billion yuan. Later generations will have a market value of tens of billions. Think about it. Millions of worth, second- and third-tier starlets in later generations will cost tens of millions in a game. It's not comparable!"

Time is rushing.

After dealing with the Huayi Brothers IPO, Wang Zhonglei announced on the spot: "Huayi Brothers Media Group has a bright future. We have invested in music, brokerage, TV, film, advertising and other businesses. As a new company after the establishment of For the first business plan, I am here to solemnly announce that the Huayi Brothers Media Group, together with Poly Bona and Media Asia Variety Show, invested 100 million, and the latest movie "Source Code" directed by Shao Shuaijun was officially established!"

Wow!

The flashlight of the entertainment media suddenly burst, one hundred million. How many domestic movies have an investment of over 100 million?

"Red Zone" and "Thunderbolt" in 1995, "A Good Man" in 1997, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in 2000, "Hero" in 2002, "New Police Story" this year and the upcoming " "Ambush on Ten Sides", next year's "Promise", "If·Love" are over 100 million, and there is no more of them!

The entire Chinese-language movie has only nine movies, claiming to have invested more than 100 million yuan. In fact, only less than half of them actually exceed 100 million yuan.

"Source Code" is also an investment of over 100 million yuan. The media naturally knows that there is water in it, but it is definitely a large investment, and it is definitely breaking news.

"Excuse me, Mr. Wang, is it too sloppy to invest in a newcomer who has only made two movies and spend over 100 million yuan?"

"It's not hasty, this is a decision made by the company after discussion. We are optimistic about "Source Code" and even more optimistic about the director Shao Shuaijun. This will be a movie that makes money and earns reputation."

"Director Shao, as a newcomer, shooting sci-fi movies is still costly. Are you ready? What gives you so much confidence. Have you ever thought about what to do if you fail?"

Shao Shuaijun picked up the microphone and stretched out his hand to signal everyone to be quiet: "To be honest, I am a very commercial director, or to say, I am a director who likes to watch the market and make movies. Nowadays, what is the most profitable Chinese-language movie? It can be said clearly. Comedy and romance movies are the most profitable. I just want to make a box office movie..."