Chapter 549: A Massive Move into Science Fiction
"Should we care about this kind of money-sucking, no-name product??? Okay, okay, how are the press conference preparations going?"
Zhou Anan did not continue this worrying topic and was not at all worried about what the science fiction film "Guarding the Magic City" would be like. Instead, she became concerned about the press conference this afternoon.
The title of the film sounds like it will flop. I wonder how much investors' money Liunian Entertainment has scammed.
Even if the other party really makes a good movie, it would be a blessing for Chinese science fiction movies, wouldn't it?
Haha, only they, Blue Whale Entertainment, can take up the banner of the revival of Chinese science fiction films, the others are all losers.
This confidence must be there.
"We're almost ready."
After hearing what the major shareholder said, Feng Jiming put aside the slight worry in his heart and talked about the preparations for today's press conference.
After several days of casting, the male and female protagonists and many important supporting roles of "The Martian" have been confirmed. The reason why the announcement was made today is that the company only completed the acquisition of Jiying Special Effects Company yesterday.
Everything is ready, just waiting to be announced to the world.
Unfortunately, someone stole the limelight from him early in the morning, and Feng Jiming was of course a little unhappy.
"That'll do."
Zhou Anan waved her hand and prepared to continue working.
"The press conference is about to start, do you want to go over?"
"No, you just host it."
"Okay, I'll go over first."
Without planning to attend the press conference, Zhou Anan simply took a quick look at the company's documents and prepared to slip away.
Unfortunately, he was stopped by Secretary Chi who was waiting there: "Boss Zhou, Boss Feng asked you to take some time to attend the company's party dinner."
"Okay, what time does it start?"
Facing the general manager's secretary who looked serious, Zhou Anan asked about the schedule.
"It starts at 5:30. I will contact Special Assistant Huang then."
"Um."
There were still two and a half hours left, so Zhou Anan didn't waste any time and started playing online games in the office.
After a period of negotiation, Five Star Game Company has agreed to allow Mingliu Group to represent the Chinese region of the DNF game. The agreement has been signed and the Chinese region server will be opened in mid-September.
Under pressure from Five Star Games, Southern Dynasty M Game Company had no choice but to give up the copyright of "Hot Blooded Jianghu".
The original Chinese copyright agent for "Legend of Sword and Fairy" was about to expire, and after paying a small amount of liquidated damages, it was taken over by Mingliu Group.
September will be a new turning point for Mingliu Group.
Thinking of this, Zhou Anan controlled the swordsman in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" to slash monsters bravely. He didn't know if there was a problem with the maintenance in the last few days. The Internet speed in his chairman's office was a bit laggy.
From time to time, someone on the world channel uses the Golden Lion Roar (a game prop) to complain about the slow internet speed of the game. Just one roar can cost you a few dollars.
Fortunately, because of the agreement, the promotional price of the gold items in the game can only be 10% off, which does not have much impact on the prices in the game.
All these issues will be upgraded and handled after Mingliu Group takes over.
If you do the math, the system will only be shut down for two days for upgrades.
"Everyone, now please welcome our director Li Donglai and his creative team to come on stage."
In the large conference hall of Blue Whale Entertainment, dozens of media reporters were armed with their guns and cannons, and when director Li Donglai appeared, lights flashed.
Although many entertainment media reporters were waiting to see the inside story of the so-called 500 million investment movie, many large media outlets sent people to attend the press conference under the appeal of the cooperation between Blue Whale Entertainment and director Li Donglai.
The most important thing is a free luxurious buffet and valuable gifts or red envelopes after the press conference.
For these entertainment reporters who travel around the world, the practical things are the most attractive.
If you have money, you will get applause.
“Wow.”
Amidst applause, Li Donglai and a group of main creators walked onto the stage.
Even though the male and female protagonists are both first-tier movie stars who have won Best Actor and Best Actress awards, many reporters' attention is still on director Lee Dong-lai, who has 'returned as the king' of Hollywood.
"Director Li, what is the name of the movie you are working on with Blue Whale Entertainment, and what genre is it?"
Soon, the first reporter who was called to ask a question asked a normal question very obediently.
In terms of director status, Li Donglai, who returned from studying in Hollywood, is comparable to several billion-dollar directors in China. Reporters like them also need to have a correct attitude and show respect.
"The first film I worked on with Blue Whale Entertainment was called The Martian, a science fiction film about China's conquest of space and Mars in the future."
When everyone heard Li Dong say that the new project was also a science fiction film, they immediately started talking about it, with hands raised all over the venue.
A female reporter with decent looks was selected. She stood up and immediately asked, "Director Li, what is the total investment for this science fiction movie?"
"I will answer this question for Director Li. The initial investment for this science fiction film is 300 million yuan, and we will increase it later according to the shooting plan. There is no upper limit. Moreover, before we started shooting this science fiction film, we had already spent a huge amount of money to acquire the Jiying Special Effects Company in Hong Kong, which is specially responsible for the special effects production of this science fiction film."
Feng Jiming, who was sitting next to Li Donglai, took the microphone at the right time and announced the presence of Blue Whale Entertainment.
As for the glorious history of Jiying Special Effects Company, it would not be appropriate to waste time on this occasion. These reporters would naturally find out the relevant content afterwards, and might even know more comprehensive information than he did.
"Wow"
I didn't expect Blue Whale Entertainment to be so generous. The reporters present were shocked and the shutters of their cameras flashed continuously, as if the film was free.
Just this morning, Liunian Entertainment and several other companies announced a 500 million investment to enter the science fiction film industry. In the blink of an eye, Blue Whale Entertainment and Li Donglai produced a 300 million science fiction movie. This is a rare event in the Chinese film industry in many years.
Apart from the costume dramas directed by several top domestic directors, there has never been such a large investment in science fiction films in the history of Chinese film.
"May I ask this reporter?"
There was another round of raising of hands, and Li Donglai chose a new questioner.
"Director Li, hello, I am a fan of yours. I would like to ask what prompted you to return to China to shoot a science fiction film?"
“That’s right.”
After asking Li Donglai more than a dozen questions, everyone's attention shifted to the male and female protagonists of the movie.
While the press conference of Blue Whale Entertainment was in full swing, the heads of two of the top three domestic companies sat together to discuss new cooperation plans.
"Brother Huang, if we don't work it out, we will have no place in the Chinese film industry."
Looking at the real-time news reports refreshing on the webpage, Huang Qiulian of Huang Pictures said with a smile.
"Qiu Xiaomei, give me an idea."
After lighting a cigar, Huang Dongqing of Bohua Film and Television knocked on the table, waiting for the other party's next words.
They are all billionaires and they don't waste time on small talk.
"Let's work together and invest a few hundred million to make a science fiction movie."
"Okay, let's do it."
(End of this chapter)
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