Chapter 752: The Old Leader’s Connections
New Year's Day of 1995 arrived as scheduled. "The Fugitive", which had been wreaking havoc in the domestic film market for more than a month, was just taken off the screen a few days ago, generating a box office of 25.8 million RMB.
Don't underestimate the box office of 25.8 million. You have to know that this is the result achieved by "The Fugitive" in only six cities in China.
If this movie really gets the same screening treatment as domestic films, it won't be a problem for its performance to increase several times.
This blockbuster, which has been released overseas for 15 months, has fired the "first shot" in Hollywood's attempt to make money in China. In the days to come, the release of movies like "The Fugitive" will become the norm in the Chinese film market.
The premiere of "Police True Colors" on CCTV has also ended, achieving an average viewership rate of 28.4%, becoming CCTV's annual viewership champion in 1994, which is a huge honor for such a short TV series.
Yanshi TV has already registered "A Better Tomorrow" for the 1995 Feitian Awards and Golden Eagle Awards.
"Police True Colors" was jointly invested by Guowen Publishing House and Liu Yanming's Hairun, but it was produced under the name of Yanshi.
In 1986, the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television issued the "Interim Regulations on the Implementation of the TV Drama Production License System", requiring that from June 1, 1986, production units must hold production licenses to provide (sell, exchange, or donate) TV dramas to the Central Television and local TV stations at all levels. Otherwise, the Central Television and local TV stations at all levels are not allowed to receive and broadcast them.
Due to such restrictive policies, private capital was not allowed to enter the field of TV drama production at the beginning of reform and opening up.
But every policy has its countermeasures. In the past two years, many private film and television companies have emerged in China. The most commonly used tactic among these private film and television companies is to rely on others.
These private companies will cooperate with some qualified state-owned units and pay the license usage fee directly to the affiliate in one lump sum or per episode. The prices vary, and some state-owned units will charge tens of thousands of yuan per episode.
Some state-owned units even go so far as to contribute very little or even nothing, yet still split the profits equally or even the lion's share with private companies. Some units will even proactively provide machinery and equipment, and even if the price is much higher than the market price, ordinary private enterprises dare not refuse.
Under such circumstances, the success of Guowen Publishing House in its foray into TV drama production formed a sharp contrast with the difficult struggles of these private film and television companies.
After being broadcast on CCTV, the copyright of "Police True Colors" has attracted the attention of many local TV stations in China, most of which are provincial TV stations. In just a few days, the copyright of the TV series was sold to 7 provincial TV stations, with an average transaction price of 17,000 yuan per episode and a total transaction amount of 1.19 million yuan.
Not only did it help the producers recoup their costs, it also generated a profit of nearly 1 million yuan.
In the future, "Police True Colors" will continue to bring profits to all parties involved in the production.
There are four parties that benefit from the copyright of "Police True Colors", namely Liu Yanming, Guowen Publishing House, Yanshi and the main creative team. The profits were all agreed upon beforehand, 6:2:1.5:0.5.
Of the 1 million yuan in profit, Liu Yanming got 600,000 yuan, Guowen Press got 200,000 yuan, Yanshi got 150,000 yuan, and the main creative team got 50,000 yuan.
In terms of the amount of money, Liu Yanming certainly made the most money, and Yanshi did not lose money either, which meant that he received 150,000 yuan in registration fees alone, not to mention the training of talents.
Not to mention the main creators, although Guowen Society didn’t seem to make much money, this foray into the TV drama field was a success, and it successfully brought Hai Yan, Ren Hao and others into the Guowen Society’s big team, and the results were equally good.
Win-win for all parties and everyone gets what they need, this is the effect that Lin Weimin pursues.
The copyright of the local TV station has been sold. As the party that benefited the most from this investment, Liu Yanming very generously arranged a table at the Yanjing Hotel on the weekend to entertain all the partners.
When they met, the big furniture was in high spirits.
Liu Yanming also did not forget to invite Wang Shuo, Feng Xiaogang and others. He had heard about Lin Weimin's investment in the Haomeng Company project. Now everyone is of the same mind, so of course they should have a good exchange when there is a chance.
"How's the script going?" Lin Weimin stared at Wang Shuo as soon as they met.
When the script was mentioned, Wang Shuo felt itchy all over, "It's almost there, it's almost there!"
Feng Xiaogang explained to Lin Weimin: "We will be done with about ten more scenes. Master Shuo is really serious this time."
Lin Weimin asked Wang Shuo purely out of wanting to put some pressure on his grandson, and he didn't take it to heart after asking.
When the dinner started, Liu Yanming, the host of the banquet, was busy organizing the event and toasting everyone one by one. It was obvious that he could drink a lot and was really happy.
He entered the advertising industry in 1989 and became a hot figure in the Yenching advertising circle in just a few years. He had his own ambitions.
In his opinion, entering the film and television industry is a major turning point in his career.
Last year he took a fancy to the Haomeng Company, but he trusted the wrong person. Fortunately, this year he got lucky and got the support of Lin Weimin.
In less than half a year, the TV series "Police True Colors", which cost 1 million yuan to produce, was broadcast and became CCTV's annual ratings champion, bringing him another 600,000 yuan in revenue. This number will continue to increase in the future, and the revenue may reach one million yuan.
The cooperation with Lin Weimin not only brought him profits, but also allowed Liu Yanming to see the possibility of further advancement in his career.
We have established a closer cooperative relationship with CCTV and our investment in the film and television industry has been a success.
Liu Yanming was in high spirits, but he did not get carried away.
"Teacher Lin, I want to toast you again. Thank you for not abandoning me and helping me to become rich!"
Lin Weimin drank a glass happily, "Mr. Liu, we are all acquaintances, so don't be so polite."
"Yes, yes, you are right." Liu Yanming finished his drink, sat down, and said a few more words to Lin Weimin.
While the two were chatting, someone knocked on the door of the box. Feng Xiaogang, who was sitting at the serving area, went to open the door swiftly. He whispered a few words to someone at the door, then ran to Lin Weimin and played the role of secretary.
"Teacher Lin, Director Han from Yanying Studio is having dinner here and would like to offer you a glass of wine."
"Director Han? The deputy?"
"No, it's true. Director Cheng has retired. Director Han was just transferred here this year. He said he knows you and is waiting for you at the door." Feng Xiaogang explained.
"oh."
Lin Weimin stood up and said, "This is a bit rude."
The director of Yanying Studio is, in theory, on the same level as Lin Weimin, but Lin Weimin's strength and status are there, so it is not excessive for an ordinary studio director to wait at the door for a while when he comes to visit.
As he spoke, he walked all the way to the door of the box, pushed it open, and saw a familiar face waiting there.
Lin Weimin was still searching his memory when the man's face broke into a brilliant smile and he eagerly shook Lin Weimin's hand.
"Hey, Teacher Lin, long time no see. Han Shanping, do you still remember me?"
Lin Weimin also smiled. "How could I not remember, Director Han? Old Teng kept talking about you! Excuse me, excuse me. Come in, please come in!"
"Sorry for bothering you!" Han Shanping clasped his fists towards Lin Weimin and entered the box.
Lin Weimin introduced Han Shanping to everyone present, and then introduced everyone present. Han Shanping said: "It turns out that we are all in the same industry. Today is our first meeting. It is a good opportunity to take advantage of Teacher Lin's glass of wine, so I will also toast to everyone."
Han Shanping toasted everyone around and everyone present was flattered. This was the director of Yanying Studio, but everyone also knew that Han Shanping came for Lin Weimin's sake.
Han Shanping finally toasted Lin Weimin, and said in a very humble manner, "Teacher Lin, if you have time, please come to our factory to give us some guidance."
Lin Weimin smiled and said, "I don't dare to give instructions. When we have time, let's go to Old Teng's place and have a chat."
"Okay, call me anytime you have time."
After chatting for a few words, Han Shanping took the initiative to say goodbye. After he left, the atmosphere in the box returned to what it was before.
Unexpectedly, less than two minutes after Han Shanping left, someone knocked on the door of the box again.
Feng Xiaogang ran to open the door, and it was Han Shanping again.
He looked a little embarrassed and said to Feng Xiaogang, "I'm really sorry. I'm inviting leaders from several provincial and municipal film distribution companies to dinner today. I just came to toast them. When everyone heard that Teacher Lin was here, they all had to come and toast him too!"
Feng Xiaogang turned back and said something to Lin Weimin. Lin Weimin stood up and walked to the door, saying with a smile: "Director Han has already come to toast me once, how can I let you come to toast me again?"
Lin Weimin's action made Han Shanping smile. As the director of Yanying Studio, his rank was certainly higher than those leaders of provincial and municipal distribution companies. But the reality was that the distribution companies held the lifeblood of the studios, and as the director of a studio, he had to drink with the guests.
When these publishing companies heard that Lin Weimin was having dinner here, they all came to toast him. Han Shanping certainly knew what these people were thinking.
When "Farewell My Concubine" was released, the producers launched a special campaign to "crack down on the concealment and underreporting of movie box office figures." It was said that Lin Weimin helped behind the scenes.
He helped, and dozens of people from film distribution companies across the country went in to eat the steamed buns.
Last year there were rumors that Lin Weimin was going to take over the position of Director of the Film Bureau. Although it did not come true in the end, it was said that it was because Lin Weimin disobeyed the imperial order and offended the official of the Ministry of Personnel.
Then it was reported that Lin Weimin stood up for Zhang Yimou and threatened to ban Qiu Fusheng from Taiwan Island.
You have to know that he is a friendly person, and he cannot be banned just because someone says so. In the subsequent films of Zhang Yimou, Qiu Fusheng’s investment was indeed gone, and there was no news that Qiu Fusheng invested in any mainland films this year.
It seems that the rumors are true, and everyone has once again recognized Lin Weimin's influence.
In recent months, a rumor has been circulating in the domestic film industry from an unknown source.
It is said that it was Lin Weimin who suggested to Tian Congming of the Ministry of Radio, Film and Television that China Film Corporation introduce 10 imported blockbusters.
If Lin Weimin heard this rumor, he would probably be wrongly accused to death. He took a look at the document and found that it was Tian Congming who took the initiative to request it. How could it be his idea?
Of course the rumor is not credible, but his previous achievements were so brilliant that people couldn't help but believe it!
Even though they privately hated Lin Weimin because of the 10 imported blockbusters, when they really met him, the leaders of these provincial and municipal film distribution companies still had to come and show cordiality with Lin Weimin.
After bringing Lin Weimin back to the box, Han Shanping looked at the enthusiastic and slightly flattering faces of the originally reserved leaders of the publishing company, and for some reason, he felt a sense of pleasure in his heart.
"Thank you, Teacher Lin!"
After the toast, Han Shanping saw Lin Weimin out and held Lin Weimin's hand outside the box to express his gratitude.
Today Lin Weimin came to the box to toast, which was considered to be giving him enough face!
Lin Weimin patted his shoulder and said, "With Old Teng here, we are all family, don't be so polite!"
Han Shanping nodded. These were all the connections of the old leader!
(End of this chapter)
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