Chapter 997 An unexpected surprise

Zhou Xingxing contacted them first, but in the end, if Ye Ming participated in a movie performance, there was no need to mention it. Who made Zhou Xingxing take a fancy to Ye Ming's acting skills.

But if they want to invest, shouldn't they still ask Huayi to invest at this time? But Ye Ming directly intervened and invested in the film.

Later, Wang Zhongjun also knew the reason why Ye Ming could invest in Zhou Xingxing's movie. At this time, Wang Zhongjun cursed and smashed the teacup in his hand: "What a piece of shit."

If it hadn't been for the financial crisis in Europe, Ye Ming wouldn't have had any chance to invest in Zhou Xingxing's movie. But everything was too late. Ye Ming and Zhou Xingxing had cooperated. No one could stop this from happening.

After signing the contract, Zhou Xingxing had another long conversation with Ye Ming. The purpose of this conversation was actually the process of selecting actors.

Zhou Xingxing said bluntly: "Although the crew's finances are a bit pessimistic, there are still some things that cannot be saved. For example, choosing actors requires auditions. This is an opportunity to expand the impact of the movie.

The last movie, "The King of Comedy", was not screened in the Mainland, and I have to say it was a failure. Therefore, for my fans, they have not seen my movie for a long time. I did some research and found out that The movie that had the greatest impact on me was Westward Journey, which almost made me bankrupt. This is a huge irony for me. "

Westward Journey, the filming was too nonsensical and the investment was huge, but the script was too advanced. It's hard to understand what is being said. Therefore, Westward Journey is Zhou Xingxing's most disastrous film failure, more tragic than The King of Comedy, and almost bankrupted him. No one can deny this.

Later, Zhou Xingxing did not make a movie for several years because of the influence of Westward Journey. After all, The King of Comedy claimed to have made money when promoting it. Although it did not make money, it actually did not lose money. This big claim is that Westward Journey has suffered miserably. It invested more than 60 million yuan, and it would take at least 120 million yuan to avoid losing money. As for the final box office of Westward Journey, even if it is officially announced, it will not exceed 50 million, and it is the total box office of the two films.

In this case, the investors will not receive more than 30 million, and they will suffer losses of at least 30 million from time to time. Moreover, Westward Journey Westward Journey is aimed at Chinese-speaking areas, and there is no market abroad. Therefore, there is no overseas market, and with the surrounding areas, investors in Westward Journey Westward Journey will only lose money.

It is said that the income around the harbor city of Treasure Island in Westward Journey is less than 10 million. As for the mainland, are there genuine DVDs in the mainland?

They were all piracy. Therefore, the investors of Westward Journey, where Zhou Xingxing was one of the investors, suffered a huge loss. After two years of busy work, they finally lost at least 20 million.

The 20 million yuan in 1996 was almost equivalent to 100 million yuan today.

Therefore, this movie is Zhou Xingxing's most classic, but also the most miserable one. It wasn’t until Shaolin Football Player that Zhou Xingxing had the courage to become a producer again.

At this time, Ye Ming nodded and said: "Auditions can indeed be very attractive. It is a good way to promote the film. There are still no movies in the mainland like this. You have given the mainland a good start."

Zhou Xingxing said helplessly: "This is a good start, but it is indeed losing money. Auditions also cost money, and we cannot audition in one place in the mainland, so the investment required will be more." of.

This is a pressure for me. Fortunately, having you as an investor has alleviated the pressure. "

Zhou Xingxing will naturally not admit to outsiders that there is a problem with the funds of his crew, otherwise it will affect the progress of the crew. But now Ye Ming is no longer an outsider, he is an investor and one of his own. Therefore, in such a situation, Zhou Xingxing told the truth, maybe he didn't mean to let Ye Ming pay.

Anyway, if the movie makes money, he doesn’t make it alone. If it loses money, then at times like this, it’s not Zhou Xingxing who loses money alone.

Ye Ming was stunned for a moment. Didn't Zhou Xingxing have an investor before in his audition? Why haven't I heard him mention it until now? Didn't he find an investor? The last audition for Zhou Xingxing, a young Shaolin football player, had a sponsor.

Therefore, Ye Ming immediately said: "This matter is very simple. Just find a sponsor. Just rely on your popularity and reputation to find a big company in the mainland to cooperate with you and let them pay to sponsor your overseas product." How much money is needed for the audition, double it, is their naming fee. In this case, not only the cost of the audition is solved, but there is also a part left, which can be used as the cost of the crew."

This method made Zhou Xingxing’s eyes light up. Find a sponsor? Zhou Xingxing said doubtfully: "In Hong Kong, this kind of talent show is held with the crew's own money. And if they want to make it big, they have to spend money for advertising. In mainland China, you can find sponsors for this kind of event." Business?"

Zhou Xingxing expressed some doubts about this issue. After all, he said that in such a situation, there was no precedent in Hong Kong City.

Ye Ming said with great certainty: "There is absolutely no problem with this matter. Hong Kong City is a Hong Kong City, and China is China. The market conditions are different. You can find a cooperative enterprise, and the mainland's economic development is so fast that it surpasses yours." I imagine that there are many rich people, and there are also many people who are willing to advertise. I believe that not only one company can pay for the draft, but there will always be people who are willing to pay. If you are at ease, then I can recommend several companies. for you."

Zhou Xingxing was immediately overjoyed and said: "This relationship is good, but if it is a big company, a big company with a good reputation, let alone a small company, I don't want to be scolded by consumers?"

Although Zhou Xingxing is sometimes a little greedy for money, a little stingy, and has a weird temper, it is undeniable that he still respects his fans and cherishes his reputation very much.

He can fall out with everyone in the circle, but he will never fall out with his fans again.

Because Zhou Xingxing knows very well what his confidence is, that is, his fans. In Hong Kong City, he has offended many colleagues, directors, actors, screenwriters, and even film company bosses.

But what can this do? As long as movie fans still like Zhou Xingxing and as long as Zhou Xingxing's market appeal is still there, then under such a situation, others will not do anything to Zhou Xingxing. Therefore, even if you choose to cooperate with enterprises, it will only work with large enterprises. Small enterprises, even if they have money, cannot cooperate with them even if you give them money.

Ye Ming nodded and said: "Of course they are big companies. We help each other. They use your reputation to promote, and you want the money they give. This kills two birds with one stone. Lehehe, this company is good, and it is currently working on a new type of product." Beverages are the time when the market needs to be opened. If you are willing, I will let someone help you."

At this time, Zhou Xingxing finally felt a little moved.

He nodded and said, "This is a good feeling. In a situation like this, I need someone to help me get through this difficult situation."

When Zhou Xingxing nodded, Ye Ming boldly told him that he could go to Fang Fang for this matter. As a confidant's agent, Sister Fang Fang was connected to many companies. Therefore, facilitating this shouldn't be a problem.

Sure enough, when Zhou Xingxing heard Fang Fang's name, he had more expectations for the future. Fang Fang had a wireless background, so in such a situation, Zhou Xingxing naturally felt a little cordial. , after all, he came from a wireless station, so he is also very much looking forward to a cooperation.

Sister Fang Fang received a call from Fang Nan, Zhou Xingxing's executive manager, and she was not ambiguous at all. She directly contacted Lehehe Group and expressed that Zhou Xingxing's draft was looking for a title sponsor. This time, it also played into the Lehehe Group's ambitions.

In fact, their new drink was completely blank in the market before. Under such circumstances, not many people would refuse Zhou Xingxing's olive branch. Soon, everyone finalized the intention to cooperate, and the signing ceremony was held in a grand ceremony. From then on, Zhou Xingxing's road to the draft began.

Lehehe Beverage’s exclusive weekly star talent show, what are you waiting for? Wang Chan definitely didn't expect that at this time, he should have been focusing on the showdown between [Poor Man's Happy Millionaire] and [Pearl Harbor], because this day was imminent. Although he knew that Pearl Harbor was He suffered a misfortune, but no matter what the situation was, he still had to go all out to do this job.

Because many people in the country are waiting to see his jokes. If he says that he cannot win this time, many people will get into trouble.

Moreover, even if he goes all out, many media outlets still pessimize Ye Ming's movies.

It's not that the Chinese media has a habit of criticizing Ye Ming. On the contrary, the attitude of Ye Ming and the Chinese media is very good. Under normal circumstances, most of the West China media will always side with Ye Ming.

But the last time was different. In a good situation, Ye Ming was facing a Hollywood blockbuster at this time. Therefore, in such a matter, Ye Ming filmed a domestic film by himself, and whether it was In terms of investment, stars, or market influence, compared with Hollywood's big production Pearl Harbor, there is no hope of victory at all.

Even some entertainment programs expressed a pessimistic attitude towards Ye Ming's challenge.

If it weren't for Ye Ming being the ambassador for the Olympic bid, there would probably be more people who would be interested in Ye Ming. At this time, this is a huge pressure for Ye Ming and the company.

Ye Ming wanted to show his all-out attitude. Such an incident would be a huge blow to the media and the clamoring free commentators.

But at a time like this, a company still came to visit, Yangcheng Pharmaceutical Group.

At this time, the information Sister Fang Fang was holding belonged to the Yangcheng Pharmaceutical Group. Among state-owned enterprises, Yangcheng Pharmaceutical Group has huge influence in the south, especially in the Pearl River Delta region.

At this time, Sister Fang Fang said: "Yangcheng Group knows that you have joined Zhou Xingxing's movie, and has attracted investment from Lehe Group for Zhou Xingxing, so it thinks that you intend to enter the beverage market. He has a plan here. I hope You can take a look, it’s a herbal tea called Wang Jixiang, and I want you to find a company for cooperative development.”

A flash of lightning flashed in Ye Ming's mind immediately, Wang Jixiang, good guy, the most powerful herbal tea in the country, hasn't this officially started yet?

It seems that Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "Wang Jixiang, their Yangcheng Pharmaceutical is a state-owned enterprise, can't they find a company to cooperate with?"

Sister Fang Fang said: "Sometimes, Yangcheng Pharmaceutical Group has a cooperative enterprise. They cooperate with a company called Jiabaobao in Hong Kong City to develop Wang Jixiang herbal tea, but even in Guangdong and Guangxi, sales are not very optimistic. , outside Guangdong and Guangxi, no one in other places is accustomed to drinking herbal tea, who cares about this kind of drink.

Therefore, their cooperation was not very pleasant. It is said that in such a situation, as a new adult, I actually don’t like drinking herbal tea very much. "

Wang Jixiang, plus baby. Sure enough, in such a situation, the history is surprisingly similar. Jia Baobao still hooked up with Yangcheng Pharmaceutical. Now they are probably in the running-in period and have not yet reached the honeymoon period, let alone breaking up and getting divorced. the point. It is very normal for some problems to occur during the running-in period.

Ye Ming immediately decided to say: "This is a good thing. Don't look for other people. Ask them about the price first. If the price is right, then we will take it ourselves."

Sister Fang Fang was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, and she said curiously: "Are we going to enter the beverage market? The company has no such plan at all. You didn't just come up with the idea just by patting your head, right?"

Ye Ming clenched his fists tightly, and his heart felt like ten thousand grasshoppers passing by. Wang Jixiang, that is the largest enterprise in China in the future that almost defeated Coca-Cola. If it weren't for those villains in Yangcheng Group who went back on their word, it is estimated that it is not certain that they would be the first in China in the industry.

In fact, they did this in the beginning.

If he said that he would not eat any fat meat that was put to his mouth, then Ye Ming felt that he simply said that he was in need of treatment.

Therefore, Ye Ming waved his hand and said that he had made up his mind: "Sister Fang Fang, you don't have to worry about this. You go and find out the authenticity of this matter first. If it is true, then it will be easier for us in the future. Just take down yourself You can do it or subcontract it to others. Anyway, you won’t lose money.” (To be continued)